CHANCE THE RAPPER & SOCIALWORKS KICKS OFF ITS 4TH ANNUAL “A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
ANNUAL “A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
of SocialWorks’ 4th Annual A Night at the Museum Event taking
place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, December 16th, at the Museum of
Science and Industry, 5700 DuSable Lake Shore Drive. At ‘A Night at
the Museum’ (ANATM), SocialWorks and Chance the Rapper reimagine
the Museum of Science and Industry as a holiday wonderland. Guests
will engage with 50+ event-only vendors, activations, performers, unique
Chance opportunities, SocialWorks’ updates, and explore the 400K
square foot museum and its exhibits after hours.
serves as a donation hub for SocialWorks’ Warmest Winter clothing drive, benefitting Chicagoans experiencing homelessness. All guests are encouraged to bring warming items - coats, scarves, gloves, toys, hygiene items, etc. - to help clothe the most individuals in need. Through thoughtfulness and unity, A Night at the Museum presents an evening filled with family- friendly fun and holiday cheer fueling SocialWorks’ annual Warmest Winter campaign.
experiencing homelessness through service, events, and direct support.
The annual initiative begins with a Chicagoland area donation drive
starting in October, with ‘A Night at the Museum’ as the last time to
collect donations publicly. SocialWorks then sorts, counts, and distributes items to shelters and families in need between January and March, the worst of Chicago’s winter season. The Warmest Winter initiative has collected over 156K warming items, directly affecting 81 unique shelters throughout the Chicagoland area. The Warmest Winter campaign has also partnered with Universoul Circus, Top Fashion, Chicago Park District, and more outside of the usual winter campaign to connect low-income families and those experiencing homelessness to the joys of Chicago. “We’re excited to share the building with over 50+ vendors and showcase some surprises. Thank you to Ben & Jerry’s and all our sponsors and guests attending; your support will help us warm Chicago in the coming months.” shares Justin Cunningham, Executive Director of SocialWorks.
Museum.’ As a key sponsor and vendor of this year’s A Night of the
Museum event, attendees can expect to see Ben & Jerry’s and Chance
the Rapper’s ice cream, Mint Chocolate Chance. Guests can also expect
make-and-takes, movie screenings, giveaways, performances from
notable Chicago artists, and the full range of the Museum of Science &
Industry for the price of admission. Those looking to purchase tickets
to ‘A Night at the Museum’ can do so via black-owned ticket company
EventNoire.
learn more about A Night at the Museum and SocialWorks’ Warmest
Winter Initiative, follow @socialworks_chi and visit their website, www.
socialworkschi.org.
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