2022 GMC Yukon Denali
The Chicago Auto Show will return to its traditional February dates – Feb. 12-21. The show is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, except for the final day (Presidents Day) when it closes at 8 p.m. The Media Preview will be Feb. 10-11 and First Look for Charity the evening of Feb. 11.
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 114th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.
I’m super excited to cover the Chicago Auto Show each year and all the preview events! One of my FAVORITE preview event is the Chicago Auto Show First Look For Charity Gala. I attended the media preview for the gala today at Goose Island Barrel House. You’re in for a treat! At the exclusive preview today we sampled an assortment of gourmet food and beverages that will be available at First Look for Charity, from popular Chicago eateries like Lettuce Entertain You, Catered By Design, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Goose Island, Trinchero Wines and more.
Tavi J and News Reporter Tonya Francisco at #FLFC2022 Gala Media Preview
The “First Look” event, on Feb. 11, gives benefactors the chance to see hundreds of new vehicles on display amid an elegance not present when the masses converge on McCormick Place during the auto show’s 10-day consumer run, Feb. 12-21.
Tavi J. 2020 First Look For Charity Gala
Seventeen Chicago area charities will benefit from more than $2 million expected to be raised by a black-tie gala held in conjunction with the 2022 Chicago Auto Show in February. Now in its 30th year, First Look for Charity is held the evening before the auto show opens to the public.
Benefactors in attendance also have the chance to win a 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir and a 2022 GMC Yukon Denali. Attendees at the charity gala will be treated to fine hors d’oeuvres; champagne, wine, mixed drinks, beer and soft drinks; and special entertainment presented by the automakers in their displays.
First Look for Charity has become one of the special events on the winter schedules of Chicago socialites and car buffs. “The Chicago Auto Show is uniformly regarded as the finest auto show in the country, but the charitable cause demonstrates that this auto show is about more than just vehicles and accessories,” said Bill Haggerty, chairman of the 2022 show. “It’s also about giving something to the charities of our community.”
The 16 organizations participating in this year’s First Look for Charity predominantly are children-oriented. Some operate on a global level; others, locally. The charities receive all of the proceeds from the event, and all those proceeds are used in their efforts in the Chicago area, Haggerty said.
Charities involved in the 30th First Look for Charity gala are the 100 Club of Illinois; Advocate Health Care; the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter; the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago; and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Also, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet; Franciscan Community Benefit Services; Glenwood Academy; Susan G. Komen, Chicago; Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Lydia Home & Safe Families for Children; and Misericordia. And, New Star; Special Olympics Illinois; Turning Pointe Autism Foundation; and the Jesse White Tumbling Team.
Tickets to the event are $275 each and can be ordered by telephone at (630) 495-2282 or online.
First Look For Charity Gala
Where: McCormick Place
Date: February 11th, Friday
Time: 7-11pm
Cost: $275/person
Benefactors should indicate which charity or charities they want their donation to benefit. Of each ticket, $223 is tax- deductible as a charitable expense. Tickets and additional information about First Look for Charity can be found at http://www.FirstLookforCharity.org.
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