Past Event

Eat, THINK, and Be Merry 2009 Benefit Luncheon

The Eat, Think, and Be Merry 2009 Benefit Luncheon celebrates the culmination of the IHC’s 35th anniversary and will honor the wonderful work of the IHC through the creation of conversations. Each table will have its own discussion on a timely issue, facilitated by well-known local personalities and experts in their field. Click here for an up-to-date list of conversation hosts and topics!

Registration starts at 11:30 AM. The luncheon begins at noon.

Honorary Chairman: Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago
Co-Chairs: Deborah Epstein and Arthur M. Sussman

Tickets & Sponsorships
Please visit our online registration page, or download the sponsorship reply form, or call Maureen McCarthy at 312.422.5580 for tickets ($150/ticket) and sponsorship opportunities, including the purchase of tables.

Sponsorship Opportunities*

  • Visionary ($10,000 and up) – Receive a table for 10, preferred seating at the event, signage at the event, premier Host Committee listing in the program and on the IHC’s website, and be announced from the podium.
  • Benefactor ($5,000 and up) – Receive a table for 10, Host Committee listing in the program and on the IHC’s website, and be announced from the podium.
  • Sponsor ($2,500 and up) -Receive a table for 10, Host Committee listing in the program and on the IHC’s website.
  • Patron ($1,500 and up) –Receive a table for 10, Benefit Committee listing in the program and on the IHC’s website.
  • Supporter ($750) – Receive 2 tickets, Benefit Committee listing in the program and on the IHC’s website.

*All pledges received by August 28, 2009 will be listed in the invitation. All pledges received by October 14, 2009 will be listed in the program.

Reservations are held at the door. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

All funds raised will help the Illinois Humanities Council create and maintain opportunities for lifelong learning, civic reflection and dialogue, and community enrichment.

For more information, please call Maureen McCarthy at 312.422.5580.