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Halloween 2013: Zombie Boogie Down on Fulton
The people who brought you the epic Halloween event series at the Warehouse, Loft Party at Bottom Lounge, and Red Violet are back at it again. This year we are bringing you back to the warehouse style as we present Zombie Boogie Down on Fulton. Join Chicago’s young Asian American professionals at our exclusive former factory space in the historic Fulton warehouse district. We are providing a 4 hour premium open bar to go along with the best beats spun by multiple DJ’s headlined by KISS FM and Chicago legend JayFunk. We realize that this takes place after Oct 31, but this year Halloween is on a Thursday, so save those costumes for 2 more days. Come experience first hand why Halloween is the best party of the year and why our events are legendary.
The freaks come out at night once again on Saturday 11.02.13
1133 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
Doors open at 10pm
Must be 21+ with valid ID
Early bird admission (limited time only) – $35.00
General admission – $45.00
We expect a full sellout, so get your tix early or risk being left in the cold!
Purchase your ticket here:
https://www.wepay.com/events/halloween-2013-tapchicago
The goodies:
-Premium Open Bar
-2 floors -2 rooms with 2 different vibes (pop, electronic, hip hop & old skool) feat. Kiss FM’s Jayfunk, DJ Granite, DJ Krazy, Ariel Salazar, Chikuan, and H
-Photo Booth
-Costume contest for best female, male, and group
For additional info contact Grant Wu at grantwu@gmail.com
Community partners: TAP-Chicago, AACN, ASCENE-Chicago, and TJCCC
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/56858253318958
Art of Leadership Diversity Conference w/Ascene and KACC
Join TAP-Chicago, Ascene, and KACC for an one day leadership conference designed to enable and empower young professionals and college students to unlocking their potential to become leaders in their community, professional and personal lives.
The event will have speakers who are leaders and experts from various professional backgrounds in the arts and entertainment, politics and government, as well as business and entrepreneurship. It will be interactive as they will share their stories and experiences of how they became leaders and successful in their field.
There will also be an opportunity to receive advice from career counselors for resume and cover letter review and for mock interviews and we are also reaching out to various companies to be onsite for job recruitment as well.
There will be a complementary lunch buffet.
Registration:
$20 for college students
$30 for professionals.
Use discount code “TAP” for $5 off registration at http://aoldc.eventbrite.com/
Portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Chade Foundation scholarship fund
Sponsored by the CIA, Chade Fashions, and American Family Insurance
For more information see: http://aoldc.eventbrite.com/
Mid Autumn Festival Party
Join TAP-Chicago to celebrate one of the major Taiwanese holidays, the Mid-Autumn Festival. We will have traditional holiday foods such as pomelos and mooncakes for everyone to enjoy, as well as icebreakers, games, DJ, and an open bar!
After light snacks, dinner will consist of a 6-course Taiwanese meal with dishes you’ll be hard pressed to find on menus in Chicago! The celebration will take place on the 33rd-story rooftop party room, perfect for moon-gazing with its amazing views of the lake.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Cocktails (open bar!), ice breakers, games, and pomelos
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Delicious 6-Course Taiwanese dinner.
9:00pm – 10:30pm: Networking and after-party featuring DJ Krazy
OPEN BAR
We’ll provide the usual beer, wine, hard liquor, and soft drinks all evening long.
THE FOOD
– Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice (魯肉飯)
– Taiwanese 3-cup Chicken (三杯雞)
– Taiwanese Lion Head Meatball (獅子頭)
– Taiwanese Omelette with Dried Radish & Scallion (菜脯蛋)
– Green chives with tofu (韭菜炒豆絲)
– Chicken Roll (雞卷)
COST
Early Bird ticket: $30 by Sun, September 22nd.
General Admission ticket: $35 by Wed, September 25th.
Late/On site registration: $40 if space is available.
Buy your tickets using the Wepay link here:
https://www.wepay.com/events/tapmidautumn2013
This event sells out every year, so register early! We will close late and on site registration if we reach capacity.
GETTING THERE
CTA Red, Orange, and Green line: Roosevelt, street parking on Michigan or west of 14th street
More info about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
Questions? Call or email:
Ming Young 847.571.3369 | ming@tapchicago.org
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Kollaboration Chicago 2013 Showcase
Join TAP-Chicago in supporting the Kollaboration Chicago 2013 Showcase. Kollaboration is an annual talent show to promote a strong Asian American presence in entertainment, media and performing arts. This year’s show includes Taiwanese American Derek Suen, we’ll be cheering him on!
Tickets are on sale at http://kollaborationchicago.org/events/2013-showcase/
Use discount code “TAP” to get $5 off general admission tickets!
Ticket Prices
$20 General Admission
$40 VIP Admission
View the Kollaboration Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_doT_GH9E
After-Party (TBA) Hosted by MC Ilmoon Jo – Radio talk show producer/host 2013
FINALISTS
Alan & Ashlee
Allen Tusic Tu
Alvin Lau
Briana White
CODA
Derek Suen
Francis Perfecto
Phonadics
Sisa del Carmen
Steve Tzeng
Two Bored Dorks
Vince Nantes
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS
Jun Sung Ahn (2012 winner)
Lil Crazed & Jargon (Chicago hip-hop artist & YouTube Rapper Sensation)
More About TAP-Chicago
http://tapchicago.org/
Project: VISION & TAP-Chicago 6th Annual Fall Soiree & Silent Auction
Join the TAP-Chicago team as we support Project: VISION’s 6th Annual Fall Soiree & Silent Auction. Come meet Project Vision’s board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters for an evening of food, drinks, and an exciting silent auction as we celebrate PV’s recent successes and look forward to another year of progress and new opportunities!
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2013 from 7p-10p
Where: Design Cloud Gallery @ 118 N Peoria 2N, Chicago, 60607
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Includes:
-Appetizers
-OPEN BAR
-Silent auction with over 30 prize packages
-Raffle
-Live DJ
Exciting auction items we have lined up so far:
-Caribbean resort packages
-Disney park passes
-Original artwork
-Dinner for 2 at Table 52
… and much more!
To purchase tickets – http://pvfallsoiree-silentauction.brownpapertickets.com/
All proceeds from the event will benefit Project: VISION’s after school programs, serving youth ages 12-18 in the Chinatown and Bridgeport neighborhoods. Learn more about Project: VISION at www.projectvisionchicago.org
Learn more about TAP-Chicago at www.tapchicago.org
Getting there:
CTA subway: Green Line – Morgan/Lake
CTA bus: #8 (Halsted) or #20 Madison from (Chicago OTC)
September Happy Hour at Benchmark w/Project Vision and Kollaboration
Summer may be winding down, but TAP-Chicago plans on going out in style. Come hangout with old friends or come expand your network at our September Happy Hour mixer @ Benchmark. We have reserved a lounge area space on the 2nd floor with retractable roof deck. So rain or shine it’s going down!!! Benchmark pairs great food and drinks with friendly service. With its 46 flat screen tv’s, it is the perfect spot to catch an NFL Thursday Night game. Come enjoy a great night of networking with Asian American professionals under the summer stars.
Drink specials: $6 Bacardi mixed drinks and $8.50 Tallboys (beer).
Complimentary appetizers will be provided so get there while supplies last.
Cost: Free ticket in advance at this link by Wednesday, September 11th 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door. https://www.wepay.com/events/TAPBenchmark
Getting there: Red Line Clark/Division, Brown Line Sedgwick, or #22, 36, 72, and 156 buses.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchciago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
August Happy Hour at Pump Room with FAN
Come celebrate the last days of summer with your new and old TAP-Chicago & FAN friends at one of Chicago’s favorite historic hot spots! We’ve reserved private space for you at the chic and modern Pump Room to nosh on complimentary passed canapés while sipping on local, domestic and international draughts and bottled beer in addition to their exotic, specialty cocktails!
Cost: Free ticket in advance by Wednesday, August 14th 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door https://www.wepay.com/events/tappumproom2013
Getting there: Clark/Division Red Line or the CTA Busses #22, #36, #70, #151 and #156. Limited street parking and valet available.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out our website: http://www.tapchicago.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
To find our more about FAN, check out their website at: http://fan-chicago.org/
July Happy Hour at Vertigo Sky Lounge with Kollaboration Chicago
Join TAP-Chicago and Kollaboration to celebrate the return of the summer at our July happy hour mixer. Vertigo Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar featuring custom crafted cocktails and spectacular views from both inside and out, making it one of the best places to hang out in River North. Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle and network with new/old friends.
Drink specials:
$6 “Sky Pina Coladas”
Food specials:
$2/each Shrimp Cocktail
$2/each Angus Beef Slider
$5 Citrus Salmon Roll
$6 Hamachi Roll
$6 Spicy Tuna Roll
Cost:
Free ticket in advance by Tuesday, July 16th 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door:
http://www.wepay.com/events/july-happy-hour-at-vertigo-sky-lounge
Getting there
Grand or Chicago stop Red Line; and #22 Clark, #125 Water Tower Express, #36 Broadway CTA buses; Limited street parking. View map
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchciago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out our website:
http://www.tapchicago.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
More about Kollaboration: http://kollaborationchicago.org
April HH at Old Town Pour House with AACN & KACC
Join TAP-Chicago, AACN and KACC for a fun night filled with friends, music and drinks at the Pour House located in the heart of Old Town. Pour House is a warm, sophisticated, expansive bar and restaurant featuring over 90 beers on tap in front of the several massive flat-screen TVs. The rich and dark wood interiors and upscale tavern fare make it a perfect place to catch up with old friends and make new friends. We have reserved the entire Mezzanine Level of the bar just for you. Complimentary appetizers will also be provided so make sure you get there on time!!!
TAP-Chicago 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
The TAP-Chicago 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at the beautiful National Hellenic Museum in Chicago’s West Loop. The celebration will be the largest holiday gathering of Asian American young professionals and friends in the Chicagoland area.
The event will feature a delicious 10 course dinner, networking, DJ, dancing, photobooth, performances, raffle, and open bar. If you haven’t attended a TAP-Chicago event before, there’s no better time than the Year of the Snake to meet new friends!
Space is limited for this unique event and tickets have sold out the previous 4 years. We have a very limited number of tickets left. Make sure to get your soon!
Register
Tentative Schedule
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cocktails and Networking, Lion Dance, and Opening Remarks
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Dinner, Traditional Chinese Dance, Taiko Drumming, Hip Hop Dance Crew, Raffle
10:00 – 11:00 pm Networking and Dancing
11:00 pm and On After Party at Tantrik
Businesses interested in sponsorship and silent auction donation opportunities should view the sponsorship packet and contact Hauwei Lien, Sponsorship Coordinator at hauwei@tapchicago.org | 302.559.5948 or Daisy Yang, Silent Auction Coordinator at daisy@tapchicago.org | 616.308.8271.
Host Committee (in formation)
Anica Wu, Anne Fan, Anny Chou, Autumn Chim, Chen Chen, Daisy Yang, Edwin Nam, Frank Jiang, George Dong, Grant Wu, Hauwei Lien, Jennifer Peng, Jonathan Chu, Karen Chiu, Karen Huynh, Karen Hwang, Norm Leong, Patty Shih, Paul Ko, Phil Liou, Phil Ren, Pirada Molina, Sam Chae, Shannon Sung, Shelley Xu, Shenny Wu, Sue Chang, Tiffany Huang, Tina Ho, Tracy Lin, Yenchih Tsai
Community Partners
Asian American Chicago Network (AACN), DePaul Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Korean American Coalition Chicago (KACC)
Marketing Partners
JAConnect (Japanese American Service Committee), JETAA Chicago (Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association), Northwestern University Asian American Alumni Association (NU-A5), Project Vision, UChicago Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
Want to become a host or community partner? Other questions? Call or email:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Patty Shih 773.203.6536 | patty@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/533836896640658/