The Beautiful City Project Podcast

David goes behind the scenes with Big Shoulders Fund, the organization where June's production of FAME: THE MUSICAL's proceeds will be headed.Join us as we talk with Josh Hale (CEO) about the incredible work being done across the beautiful city (and into Northern Indiana), an organization that should absolutely be on your radar.Big Shoulders Fund was founded in 1986 to provide support to Catholic schools with demonstrated need in Chicago. For nearly 40 years now, Big Shoulders Fund has helped Chicago’s children in need achieve their dreams through access to a quality, values-based education. They currently serve 20,000 students and 72 schools in the Chicago region.Catch the fine folks of Big Shoulders Fund at FAME: THE MUSICAL, on Monday, June 29th at 7:30pm at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL.Tickets for this incredible production can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets⁠⁠⁠Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David goes behind the scenes with BandWith Chicago, the organization where March's production of DESIGNER RUN proceeds will be headed.Join us as we talk with Anna Palomino (Founder & Executive Director) and Kyung Chee (Development & Communications Director) about the incredible work being done in Garfield Park with BandWith, an organization that should absolutely be on your radar.BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to promote wellness for underserved Chicago communities through lasting access to high quality performing arts programs.Catch the fine folks of BandWith Chicago at DESIGNER RUN, on Monday, Match 16th at 7:30pm at the Porchlight Rehearsal Studios (4200 W Diversey Ave).While this show is fully sold out, tickets for future production can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets⁠⁠Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David goes behind the scenes with CAKE 4 KIDS, the organization where May's cabaret proceeds will be headed.Join us as we talk with Monica Zaknoun (the Chicagoland Ambassador of CAKE 4 KIDS, an organization that delivers free custom homemade birthday cakes to at-risk and underserved youth across the country!The youth they serve may be in foster or kinship care, living in group homes, survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking, living in low-income housing with or without a parent, or even homeless. It may just be a cake, but the children they bake for know that a stranger took the time and effort to do something special just for them.Catch the fine folks of CAKE 4 KIDS at PURE IMAGINATION, on Monday, May 5th at 7:30pm at the lovely home of Genevieve Thiers in Lincoln Park.General Admission (sold out) & VIP (handful remaining) tickets can be found here: ⁠⁠www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets⁠Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David goes behind the scenes with SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES, the organization where February's cabaret proceeds will be headed.Join us as we talk with Kimberly Salley (the Executive Director) and Margo Brooks (the Development Director) of SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES, an organization whose mission is to seek the renewal of the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice. They seek to engage and empower youth, families, and guests of their community to thrive and lead fruitful, healthy lives through faith, connectedness and opportunity. They're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's February production of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION.Catch the fine folks of SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES at THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, on Monday, February 24th at 7:30pm at the lovely Chicago Theater Works on Belmont. General Admission & VIP tickets can be found here: ⁠www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-ticketsStay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David goes behind the scenes with GILDA'S CLUB CHICAGO, the organization where October's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with LauraJane Hyde, the CEO of GILDA'S CLUB CHICAGO, an organization whose mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. They're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's October spectacular. Catch the fine folks of GILDA'S CLUB CHICAGO at THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG, on Monday, October 7th at 7:30pm at the gorgeous Den Theatre. General Admission tickets can be found here: https://shorturl.at/shmQY And VIP tickets can be found here: www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David goes behind the scenes with CHICAGO VOYAGERS, the organization where March's cabaret proceeds will be headed.Join us as we talk with Jesy Cordle, the Director of Programs for CHICAGO VOYAGERS, an organization whose mission is to empower youth through adventure therapy programs that foster healthy relationships and skills for life success. They describe themselves as "Adventure Programs for Teens", and they're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's March spectacular.Catch the fine folks of CHICAGO VOYAGERS at MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB, on Monday, March 18th at 7:30pm at the gorgeous Venus Cabaret Theatre. General Admission tickets are sold out, but there's a few VIP tickets still available.www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-ticketsStay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David and Hershey go behind the scenes with MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION ILLINOIS, the organization where January's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Jessica Miller, The Senior Communication Manager of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION ILLINOIS, an organization dedicated to granting wishes to some of our most vulnerable kids facing critical situations. Jessica and company are truly making a difference, striving to help build a Beautiful City. Which is why they're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's January spectacular. Catch the fine folks of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION ILLINOIS at MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB, on Monday, January 29th at 7:30pm at the gorgeous Venus Cabaret Theatre. Tickets still available until they sell out! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved!

David goes behind the scenes with GUITARS OVER GUNS, the organization where June's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Andre "Add2" Daniels, the Chicago Regional Director of GUITARS OVER GUNS, an organization that offers students from our most vulnerable communities a powerful combination of music education and mentorship with professional musicians to help them overcome hardship, find their voice, and reach their potential as tomorrow's leaders.  Andre and company are truly making a difference, striving to help build a Beautiful City. Which is why they're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's June spectacular. Catch the fine folks of GUITARS OVER GUNS at 90s SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, on Monday, June 26th at 7:30pm at the beautiful Venus Cabaret Theatre. VIP tickets still available until they sell out! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com

David goes behind the scenes with URBAN REFORMERS, the organization where February's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Jonathan Reynolds, the Founder of URBAN REFORMERS, a creative coalition of young leaders who desire to have a direct impact on our local neighborhoods for the kingdom of God by practicing proximate justice, pursuing holistic restoration and promoting biblical ethics.  Jonathan and company are truly making a difference, striving to help build a Beautiful City. Which is why they're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's February Black History Month spectacular. Catch the fine folks of URBAN REFORMERS at THE GOSPEL TRUTH, on Monday, February 27th at 7:30pm at the beautiful Venus Cabaret Theatre. Tickets still available until it sells out! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com

David goes behind the scenes with THE NIGHT MINISTRY, the organization where October's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Anthony Monterroso, a Diversion Specialist for THE NIGHT MINISTRY, an incredible Chicago organization that compassionately provides housing, health care, outreach, spiritual care, and social services to adults and youth who struggle with homelessness, poverty, and loneliness. Anthony and company are truly making a difference, striving to help build a Beautiful City. Which is why they're the PERFECT partners for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT's October Halloween bash. Catch the fine folks of THE NIGHT MINISTRY at PROJECT MOONFALL, on Monday, October 31st at 7:30pm at the beautiful Venus Cabaret Theatre. Tickets still available until it sells out! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com/shows-and-tickets Stay tuned! Join us for a show! Act up! Get involved! www.thebeautifulcityproject.com