Join TAP-Chicago for our July Happy Hour at Vertigo Sky Lounge–Chicago’s premiere party lounge and bar! Vertigo Sky Lounge has been on Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List since 2009 and ranked in the Top 3 Hotel Bars of the Year in 2012 by the Nightclub Bar Awards. This year, the lounge and outdoor patio have been recently renovated and will be a hot place to hang for the summer!
In addition, we are excited to announce that Be the Match will be our special guests for July’s happy hour! Be the Match is a global leader in the field of conducting research to improve bone marrow transplant outcomes. They provide support and resources for patients in need to bone marrow transplants. For more information about our guests: http://bethematch.org/.
RSVP ACTION: Get your FREE Early Bird ticket by RSVPing here before 7/8: http://tap-vertigo.eventbrite.com/
Anytime after 7/8 and at the door will be $5 for admission.
for more info, please contact:
Stephanie Tao – steph@tapchicago.org
Yen Tsai – yen@tapchicago.org
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/732176643491379/
Run a 5K to build a better community! The Chicago Chinatown 5K & Youth Run is a fast course that runs through the heart of Chicago Chinatown. The Chinatown 5K partners with not-for-profit organizations to help raise funds for their various programs. This year, TAP-Chicago is running to support Project Vision and all net proceeds go to support this great cause.
To register to run with TEAM TAP-CHICAGO, please rsvp and pay through the eventbrite link: http://tap-chinatown5k.eventbrite.com/
If you would like to donate to the cause OR if you want to be a pledge runner, please visit: https://www.crowdrise.com/tap-chicago5k/
To learn more about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
Project: VISION is a nonprofit youth center that serves underprivileged students in grades 6-12 through free after-school programs including tutoring, college application help, English Language Learner classes, service learning opportunities, internships, and more. Project: VISION prides itself on keeping youth successfully engaged in their academic careers while also fostering confidence, building character, and encouraging community involvement. Join the TAP-Chicago team supporting Project: VISION and make a difference for community youth! Funds raised through the Chinatown 5K will to allow them to expand enrollment in their After School Homework Tutoring Program
To learn more about Project Vision: http://www.projectvisionchicago.org/
To learn more about the Chinatown 5K: www.chinatown5k.com
contacts:
Grant Wu – grant@tapchicago.org
Sam Chau – sam@tapchicago.org
SOCIAL QUARTERS YACHT PARTY!
Presented by:
AACN – Ascene – FAN – KACC – Kollaboration – TAP-Chicago
Sponsored by :
AKIRA – BopNGrill – VORA – SoundBar
On Saturday, July 19 :
Get ready for the best networking mixer of the year on our 400 person private yacht!
Social Quarters has teamed up with other local organizations for an annual mixer that allows you to meet other people outside your organization.
Buy early and save! You don’t want to miss the most talked about event of the year!
****** BUY TICKETS AT http://socialquarters.org/ *******
Be sure to select TAP-Chicago at the scroll down menu!!
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– Live Performances & DJ on the main floor.
– Live Pianist on the Piano Bar floor. (Steve Tzeng aka “JustSteve”)
– Full cash bars on all 3 floors!
– After Party will be at SoundBar in the late evening.
(Password = Social Quarters)
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– BOARDING STARTS AT 1:30 PM
– YACHT DEPARTS AT 2:00 PM (SHARP)
– YACHT RETURNS AT 5:00 PM
– AFTER PARTY AT 10:00 PM (SoundBar)
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* Photo ID & Ticket is required to attend this event. (21+ only)
* Dress Code: Smart Casual (Summer Dresses / No Suits Required / no flip flops)
* Please arrive early so we can set sail promptly at 2:00 PM.
* Don’t forget to bring your business cards!
* Event will go on Rain or Shine.
* Majority of proceeds will be donated to the Chicago Korean Festival.
* Minority of proceeds will be donated to the presenting organizations.
WANT TO BE UPGRADED TO V.I.P. TICKETS FOR FREE?
CLICK “GOING” ON FACEBOOK & SHARE THE EVENT AND YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ENTERED TO WIN!
DIRECTIONS:
The Anita Dee II is docked at Dusable Harbor on the Chicago River at Lake Shore Drive.
If Driving- There will be Anita Dee signs at the foot of Randolph St. to enter the Dusable Harbor Public Parking Lot. (Do not park in the members lot)
If Walking from The Loop- walk east down the south side of the River walk, will end at Anita Dee II
By Cab- Drop off at the foot of Randolph St., Columbia Yacht Club turn around. Take the path north towards Chicago river and end at Anita Dee II
****** BUY TICKETS AT http://socialquarters.org/ *******
Be sure to select TAP-Chicago at the scroll down menu!!
For more information, please contact:
Steph Tao
steph@tapchicago.org
Ashish Shah
ashish@tapchicago.org
773.451.5665
More info about TAP-Chicago:
http://tapchicago.org/
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!! http://kollaborationchicago.org/events/2014-showcase/
USE PROMO CODE: “TAP” to receive a discount!
TAP-Chicago is proud to again be a community partner of Kollaboration Chicago. Please come support our best local Asian American musicians, dancers and other performing artists, as they display their talents on stage for 1 night only, crowning 1 champion to go on to perform at the National level.
Kollaboration is an annual movement produced by young Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) professionals and students to promote a strong Asian American presence in entertainment, media, and performing arts. The level of talent, passion, and aspiration that exists in the Asian American community emphasizes the mission of Kollaboration: Empowerment through Entertainment.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS: http://kollaborationchicago.org/events/2014-showcase/
PROMO CODE: “TAP” to receive a discount!
Since 2000, Kollaboration has expanded to 14 cities across the continent, bringing together hundreds of volunteers, thousands of live audience members and millions of online viewers. Throughout the years, Kollaboration has drawn widespread recognition in each major U.S. city as the premier source for locally- based Asian American musicians, dancers, and other performance artists.
Kollaboration Chicago consists of 50+ passionate staff members, all of whom believe in the cause and are dedicated to making a difference in the Asian American community. Volunteers have an opportunity to be part of a non-profit organization that is highly dynamic, where they can grow their skills and experience professionally. Furthermore, Kollaboration extends their mission to build strong relationships with surrounding communities, organizations, schools, and local businesses. It is through this strong foundation that Kollaboration carries its mission forward of bringing a paradigm shift of perceptions, breaking down stereotypes, and paving the way for future Asian Americans to accomplish their goals and dreams. Kollaboration sheds a light to other artists who are waiting to be inspired to boldly chase after their dreams.
With this community, combined with the support of fans, generous sponsors, and large network of hard working students and volunteers, Kollaboration aims to create a launch platform that positively impacts these artists and performers to not only pursue their dreams, but redefine the presence and image of Asian Americans in entertainment. The talented artists of Kollaboration represent those in the forefront of the battle to put Asian Americans in the entertainment industry.
For more information about Kollaboration Chicago – visit:
http://kollaborationchicago.org/
For more information about TAP-Chicago, visit http://tapchicago.org/
Join TAP-Chicago to experience a blast from the past as we experience the Taiwanese Fun Fest at the TECO Cultural Center in Westmont. Play your favorite games like chopstick egg carry and catch the goldfish and taste authentic Taiwanese treats like pork belly rice, squid soup, pork buns, bao bing, and noodles!
A great opportunity to check out TECO’s brand new Culture Center and maybe even make a stop at Ding Hao for Taiwanese groceries and food court.
If you need a ride or are willing to give rides, please email hauwei at tapchicago dot org. You MUST email, if you don’t receive confirmation of a ride, please do not assume you have one.
Meet at 11:00 am at 161 W Kinzie lobby to carpool together.
Cost: $5 contribution to drivers for gas. $10 ticket for event paid at the Fun Fest.
Visit the Lunar Ball 2014 website >>
To purchase tickets, visit: http://lunarball2014.eventbrite.com/
Join TAP-Chicago as we support GenKAC 2013, the largest event organized by our friends at the Korean American Coalition of Chicago (KAC-Chicago). This special 10th anniversary event will be held on Thursday, December 19th at Tozi Korean BBQ in Wicker Park. TAP-Chicago attendees will meet new friends from 16+ Korean American organizations that are part of the KACC network.
This year’s theme for GenKAC is “Celebrate Chicago!” and the event will feature a lively environment conducive to networking and learning about the different Chicago Korean organizations and businesses.
Transportation:
– Driving: Free Parking in rear lot
– Subway: Blue Line Division stop
Cost:
$9 limited number of TAP-Chicago discounted group tickets https://www.wepay.com/
If group sold out, $15 before Dec 16th, $20 General Admission
10% off with discount code “TAPCHICAGO” at https://www.wepay.com/
The Korean American Coalition of Chicago (KAC-Chicago) is part of the national 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Korean American Coalition, based in Los Angeles. More about KAC-Chicago at http://kac-chicago.org/
Let’s kick off the beginning of the holiday season by taking in some Spanish flair in the heart of River North. Join your favorite old and new friends at the San Sebastian style Pintxo bar in Tavernita. The massive space includes modern elements such as tin ceilings and 3D murals by a local graffiti artist. There is an inventive list of Spanish-inspired bites and small plates and plenty of sangria and cocktails on tap designed by NYC-based Tipping Bros. Come enjoy a great night of networking with Asian American professionals while enjoying delicious eats and drinks!
We’ve reserved bar and table space just for you. Complimentary appetizers will also be provided so make sure you get there on time.
Drink Specials:
$4 Jameson
$4 Anakona Tiki Punch (vanilla infused vodka, hot habanero pepper infused vodka, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon, anostura bitters, orange bitters)
$5 16oz Estrella Drafts
One lucky winner will walk away with a $50 gift card to Mercadito restaurants just by dropping in your business card at the sign in table!
Cost: Free ticket in advance by Tuesday, November 12th at the following link or $5 afterward and at the door. https://www.wepay.com/
Getting there: Brown Line Chicago, Red Line Chicago or Grand or #22 & #36 busses
Questions? Call or email:
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Find out more about us!
KAC-Chicago: http://kac-chicago.org/
TAP-Chicago: http://www.tapchicago.org/
Drawing from their shared roots in Chicago’s rich multicultural spoken word scene, slam poets Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai, Kevin Coval, and avery young will share from new original works that contemplate culture, race, and identity.
After each performance, each artist will be in the “hot seat,” responding to a series of questions from the other two artists. Together, they’ll explore what it means to evolve as spoken word artists and how their work impacts and is impacted by Chicago’s changing cultural landscape over the last decade.
Youth poets from Young Chicago Authors will open the show and a reception will follow.
For more info and to register for a FREE ticket visit http://www.prairie.org/
Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai is a Chicago-born, Brooklyn-based Chinese Taiwanese American spoken word poet, playwright, and filmmaker whose award winning work has been featured at the White House, Apollo Theater in Harlem, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, & “Russell Simmons Presents HBO Def Poetry.”
Getting There: CTA Orange line Halsted or #62 bus
Questions? Call or Email
Hauwei Lien 773.819.5436 | hauwei at tapchicago dot org
Presented by the Illinois Humanities Council in partnership with Young Chicago Authors and TAP-Chicago, this event is part of Bridging Divides, a series that draws on the humanities to help local communities address seemingly intractable social, cultural and political divides.
More about TAP-Chicago: http://www.tapchicago.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/
Join us as we support OCA Chicago’s Annual Scholarship Gala. TAP-Chicago members 35 and under qualify for a special young professional discount of $40. This charity event includes a plated full dinner, wine, and networking reception.
Purchase tickets at https://www.wepay.com/events/oca-gala-2013 using the discount code “tapchicago”
At the gala scholarships will be awarded to high achieving Asian American high school and first year college students with demonstrated financial need. The event is an opportunity for Asian Americans from all communities to come together, to support the future generations. Emphasis is placed on students who have made contributions of service to Asian American communities, and are focused on community service and social justice issues. Join us to encourage and support these deserving students and future leaders.
Additionally, the Gala is an excellent opportunity to network, and meet Asian American community and business leaders in an open and welcoming environment.
For questions, or if you are interested in volunteering for the event, please contact Hauwei Lien at 773.819.5436 or hauwei at tapchicago dot org.