Culture of Chicago

Freeze Tag Launches Team Events With Eventzee

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Culture of Chicago, University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt, Scavenger Hunt, Virtual event

While in the past, event participants could potentially work as a team under a single Eventzee account, this worked better for in-person events.

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  • While in the past, event participants could potentially work as a team under a single Eventzee account, this worked better for in-person events.
  • With virtual events, coordinating with team members in different locations and maybe even different time zones is already difficult, said Craig Holland, CEO of Freeze Tag.
  • The main difference between Eventzee team events and regular events is that team events have extra Team Scoring options for event hosts to specify their requirements.
  • Unlike some other scavenger hunt apps, each team members score can affect the overall team score in Eventzee team events, if the host chooses.

MERRELL LAUNCHES FAN EVENT WITH EVENTZEE

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Friday, April 2, 2021
Footwear, Culture of Chicago, University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt, Scavenger Hunt, Merrell, Atlanta

Utilizing Eventzee technology, the Atlanta Scavenger Hunt presented by Merrell encourages both fans and community members alike to celebrate the great outdoors throughout the city.

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  • Utilizing Eventzee technology, the Atlanta Scavenger Hunt presented by Merrell encourages both fans and community members alike to celebrate the great outdoors throughout the city.
  • Those in the Atlanta, GA area can download the Eventzee app and enter the join code stepfurther to participate in the ongoing event.
  • The event will run through Friday, April 30th, allowing players nearly a full month to complete all the challenges.
  • Merrell has made great use of nearly all the challenge types Eventzee has to offer, said Craig Holland, CEO of Freeze Tag, The variety will create a rich experience for those who participate.

AMERICAN DREAM CAPTURES “THE HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS” WITH MONTH-LONG SERIES OF EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & WAYS TO GIVE BACK

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Culture of Chicago, University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt, Epcot

Take a break and tune in as American Dream brings the magic of weekly, holiday-themed performances right to your living room.

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  • Take a break and tune in as American Dream brings the magic of weekly, holiday-themed performances right to your living room.
  • Talented local performers will be showcased across American Dreams social channels and live pop-up performances throughout American Dream.
  • Thursdays Candy Cane Passport Hunt: Come to American Dream each Thursday for a trip around American Dream with a festive scavenger hunt.
  • For more information on American Dream and our health and safety protocols, visit www.americandream.com or follow us on Instagram @americandream .

Chicago Music Artist femdot. and Muralist Liz Flores Partner with Play Together

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Flores, Culture of Chicago

, a first-generation US-born Chicago rapper and social activist, along with the sought-after fine artist, muralist, and TedX speaker, Liz Flores , for its next audio-visual collaboration to benefit the nonprofit Delacreme Scholars .

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  • , a first-generation US-born Chicago rapper and social activist, along with the sought-after fine artist, muralist, and TedX speaker, Liz Flores , for its next audio-visual collaboration to benefit the nonprofit Delacreme Scholars .
  • and will direct funds provided by the Play Together collaboration to offer art scholarships to Black and Brown youth artists of Chicago.
  • Flores will draw inspiration from the music to create a painting and a mural dedicated to the project located in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.
  • Each Play Together collaboration strategically pairs a musician with a visual artist to benefit a chosen nonprofit cause in Chicago.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin Collaborates With Hebru Brantley To Launch First-Ever Artist Designed Bottle

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Materials, Writers, Alcoholic drinks, Gins, Bacardi, Bombay Sapphire, Sapphire, Culture of Chicago, Visual arts of Chicago

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bombay Sapphire, the world's number one premium gin by volume and value, announces its collaboration with contemporary Chicago artist Hebru Brantley to launch its first-ever artist-designed bottle in North America.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bombay Sapphire, the world's number one premium gin by volume and value, announces its collaboration with contemporary Chicago artist Hebru Brantley to launch its first-ever artist-designed bottle in North America.
  • As an extension of Stir Creativity, the global platform from Bombay Sapphire, the new Hebru Brantley Limited Edition bottle embodies the brand's mission to inspire and awaken creative potential within everyone.
  • Continuing to channel hiswork on new unexpected canvases, the artist has collaborated with Bombay Sapphire to create a design for the iconic gin bottle.
  • The Bombay Sapphire Hebru Brantley Limited Edition bottle is available in select states from July 1 and at ReserveBar.com.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin Collaborates With Hebru Brantley To Launch First-Ever Artist Designed Bottle

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Materials, Writers, Alcoholic drinks, Gins, Bacardi, Bombay Sapphire, Sapphire, Culture of Chicago, Visual arts of Chicago

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bombay Sapphire, the world's number one premium gin by volume and value, announces its collaboration with contemporary Chicago artist Hebru Brantley to launch its first-ever artist-designed bottle in North America.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bombay Sapphire, the world's number one premium gin by volume and value, announces its collaboration with contemporary Chicago artist Hebru Brantley to launch its first-ever artist-designed bottle in North America.
  • As an extension of Stir Creativity, the global platform from Bombay Sapphire, the new Hebru Brantley Limited Edition bottle embodies the brand's mission to inspire and awaken creative potential within everyone.
  • Continuing to channel hiswork on new unexpected canvases, the artist has collaborated with Bombay Sapphire to create a design for the iconic gin bottle.
  • The Bombay Sapphire Hebru Brantley Limited Edition bottle is available in select states from July 1 and at ReserveBar.com.

Associa Chicagoland Hosts Informational COVID-19 Webinar

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Friday, June 12, 2020
Chicagoland, Culture of Chicago, Media in Chicago, Chicago metropolitan area, States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Illinois

The one-hour presentation hosted a dozen participants and was led by Erica Horndasch, CMCA, AMS, vice president of Associa Chicagoland, and Julie Jacobson, attorney at Chicago condo law firm, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit.

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  • The one-hour presentation hosted a dozen participants and was led by Erica Horndasch, CMCA, AMS, vice president of Associa Chicagoland, and Julie Jacobson, attorney at Chicago condo law firm, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit.
  • Associa Chicagoland understands that communities are facing many management issues as the COVID-19 health crisis continues, stated Stephanie Skelley, Associa Chicagoland president.
  • With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa delivers unsurpassed management and lifestyle services to nearly five million residents worldwide.
  • For more than 40 years, Associa has provided solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision.

"Sweet Home Chicago" Telethon To Feature A Special Appearance By Mike Ditka And The Chicago "Superfans" Joe Mantegna, George Wendt And Robert Smigel

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Television stations in the United States, Television in the United States, American people of German descent, Television, Chicago Cubs, Bill Swerski's Superfans, Culture of Chicago, Mike Ditka, Telethon, George Wendt, Robert Smigel, Chicago

CHICAGO, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition announced that the Sweet Home Chicago Telethon will feature a very special appearance by Mike Ditka and the Chicago "Superfans" Joe Mantegna, George Wendt and Robert Smigel, in a new version of their routine first made famous on Saturday Night Live.

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  • CHICAGO, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition announced that the Sweet Home Chicago Telethon will feature a very special appearance by Mike Ditka and the Chicago "Superfans" Joe Mantegna, George Wendt and Robert Smigel, in a new version of their routine first made famous on Saturday Night Live.
  • The telethon will be broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago on May 16 at 5 pm CDT, in addition to simultaneously streaming on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
  • In addition to sports stars, Sweet Home Chicago will feature appearances by Chicago's very own entertainers, comedians and musicians.
  • The musical lineup includes performances by Common, Jeff Tweedy, Chicago, Jamila Woods, and The O'My's with Kevin Coval and the Chicago Children's Choir.

Associa Chicagoland Honored at the 28th Annual Community Associations Institute Illinois Chapter Excellence Awards and Winter Gala

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Chicagoland, Culture of Chicago, Media in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Chicagoland community manager, Lea Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, took home the 2019 CAI Illinois Olympus Award, which honors those chapter members that have had a profound influence on the development of the chapter.

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  • Chicago, Illinois, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Chicagoland community manager, Lea Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, took home the 2019 CAI Illinois Olympus Award, which honors those chapter members that have had a profound influence on the development of the chapter.
  • The CAI Excellence Awards and Winter Gala was an evening of excitement and inspiration that celebrated and honored the outstanding achievements of chapter members over the past year.
  • Associa Chicagoland is extremely proud that the CAI recognized Lea for her continued achievements, stated Stephanie Skelley, Associa Chicagoland president.
  • With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa delivers unsurpassed management and lifestyle services to nearly five million residents worldwide.

Empire Today® Wins Two Awards, Including Gold ‘Company of the Year’ from 2019 Golden Bridge Awards®

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Monday, October 28, 2019
Architecture, Online Retail, Other Retail, Family, Consumer, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Retail, Building Systems, Home Goods, Interior design, Culture of Chicago, Empire Today, Customer satisfaction, Flooring, Business, Economy, Industries, Empire Today, LLC, the Golden Bridge Awards

Empire Today, the countrys largest shop-at-home provider of installed carpet, flooring, and window treatments, was named the Gold Winner Company of the Year from Golden Bridge Awards in the consumer products category.

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  • Empire Today, the countrys largest shop-at-home provider of installed carpet, flooring, and window treatments, was named the Gold Winner Company of the Year from Golden Bridge Awards in the consumer products category.
  • These recognitions from the Golden Bridge Awards is a testament to the great work of our team, and Im proud to celebrate the success of Empire Todays accomplishments over the past year.
  • The 11th annual Golden Bridge Awards program recognizes the worlds best businesses in organizational performance, innovations, products, services, and customer satisfaction programs from every major industry.
  • A panel of more than 160 thought leaders from a broad spectrum of industry voices participated in judging to determine the 2019 Golden Bridge Awards Finalists and Winners.