| Friday Nov 17, 2017 5:30 PM - Friday Nov 17, 2017 9:00 PM | $30.00 - $195.00 |
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Event
Chicago Fair Trade's Globalfest
WHEN: Friday, November 17, 2017 5:30-9:00
(Day of the Dead exhibit is open exclusively to attendees until 7:00)
WHERE: The National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street in Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood.
Join us for our annual benefit bash, Globalfest 2017. Purchase tickets now and save! Discounted tickets are still availble!
Enjoy an evening of music spun by DJ Jamie Hayes, an open bar featuring fair trade wine and local craft beer, heavy appetizers and a donut and pour over fair trade coffee bar. Bid on dozens of items (many fair trade of course), experiences, and other offerings in our popular silent auction. Visit the Museums acclaimed Day of the Dead exhibit; from 5:30-7:00, it will be open exclusively to Globalfest guests.
Help us honor our Changemaker Award winners, Jerome McDonnell, host of WBEZ's beloved noontime Worldview program, and fair trade fashion heroes Mata Traders, both steadfast champions of Chicago Fair Trade and of all things fair trade. And hear from our very special guest, Nasreen Sheikh. Nasreen began working in a sweatshop in Nepal at age 11. At age 16 she launched a fair trade project and opened a fair trade store in Kathmandu.
We hope to see you at this celebration.
PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE! On-line tickets are available through November 15.
FREE PARKING is available at Orozco Academy on the corner of Damen and 18th Street-entrance is on 17th street just east of Damen.
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LocationNational Museum of Mexican Art (View)
1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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