Events
Vivica A. Fox to Host GiGi’s Chicagoland Gala!
We are thrilled to welcome actress, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Vivica A. Fox as our 2019 GiGi’s Playhouse Chicagoland Gala host! Also, we are pleased to announce Patti V. Vasquez from WGN Radio as our emcee. Musical guests, 7th Heaven will be there again this year to rock the dance floor! Join us for an amazing evening…
Read MoreGallery Debut In The News
GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Returns to Gallery Victor Armendariz Bruce Dempsey, the program leader and retired Art Professor, helped the Art Explosion! program participants put their spin on classic pieces like Edvard Munich’s “The Scream” and Vincent Van Gogh “Starry Night” to name a few. His love and dedication to the program is a huge reason…
Read MoreArt Explosion! Returns to the Gallery
Artists at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Thanks to our incredible two program leaders, Bruce Dempsey and Jenny Popova, along with the hard work and dedication of the participants and other volunteers, we had another successful fall season of Art Explosion! This year, the class created their interpretations of Matisse’s cut-outs; Kandinsky’s circles; Jackson Pollack’s drip paintings; Edvard…
Read MoreHappy Anniversary GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago!
Cheers to 8 years! The Chicago location was the fourth playhouse to open their doors back in 2010! Eight years later we have more than doubled our space from the renovation in 2016, we’ve got over 14 programs running strong, 500 families living in our community, and over 400 hours of volunteer service a month!…
Read MoreJoin Us Again for our 4th Annual Dance-A-Thon
Show us your newest dance moves at our 4th Annual Get Down With Down Syndrome Dance-A-Thon! What is the Get Down With Down Syndrome Dance-a-thon? The Get Down With Down Syndrome Dance-A-thon is a three-hour dance party, complete with a DJ, fun and games, a photo booth provided by Picture Day, and great snacks. …
Read MoreBest of All: Rising Star Emma
Nobody puts Emma in a corner! Emma has been wanting to attend a dance class for a long time. So, when we stared our Dance and Yoga program they jumped at the opportunity. Every Wednesday night we’d see Emma on the dance floor improving skills in memorization of the new routine, and body coordination to…
Read MoreReady for RibFest 2018
It’s RibFest Time! Volunteer at RibFest = Earn money for GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! We have ONE shift on Saturday, June 9th and need thirty (30) volunteers to fill these slots: GATE – 6:00–10:00 pm ID LINE – 6:30–10:15 pm BEVERAGE – 6:30–10:15 pm VIP TENT – 6:30–10:15 pm KIDS SQUARE – 5:15–8:30 pm Volunteering is easy! Complete the RibFest 2018…
Read MoreElvis has left the building
We had a SUPER time! As most of you know, March 21st was World Down syndrome day and we did not miss the opportunity to celebrate it! Our theme was “Super”. You could come as a super hero or a super star/rock star. The playhouse was decked out and we were ready to have a…
Read MoreTeen Tastic FUNraiser: Custom Made Cards
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our Teen Tastic program participants hand-made custom cards for your friends and loved ones. The cards are custom designed and come in three sizes. The suggested donation for each size is listed below. Small Cards: $1 Medium Cards: $2 Large Cards: $3 Package Deals: 12 Small…
Read More3rd Annual Get Down With Down Syndrome a HUGE Success!
Get Down With Down Syndrome 2017: A Fun Filled Afternoon of Dancing and Inspiration! The 2017 Get Down With Down Syndrome Dance-A-Thon was a success on many levels. With nearly 300 people in attendance, it was our largest event to date! We raised over $31,000 and contributions are still rolling in through matching donations, friends…
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