COMING UP · SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 · EMBASSY SUITES LOMBARD

The Winter Wonderland Gala

Illustration of a winter-themed ballroom in blue light, with many couples dancing under chandeliers beside a snow-covered tree and an ice sculpture of a reindeer.

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Dinner, dancing, and a little sparkle for the whole CGSA community. Join us for an evening that also raises funds for the Center on Halsted.

Tickets $100 · Early-bird member price $80 until November 22

The evening

Where: Embassy Suites Lombard Ballroom, 707 Butterfield Road, Lombard

‍5:00 Doors open

‍5:30 Reception and cocktails

‍6:30 Dinner and program

‍Then Dance ’til you drop!

‍Plus A photo shoot, The Sparkle Walk, and more

Pay what you can

To make sure everyone can join us, we’re offering pay-what-you-can tickets at a $50 minimum. If you have the means, please consider attending at the Sponsor level ($150) or the Donor level ($200).

‍Tickets

‍$100 recommended ticket

$80 early-bird member price, until November 22

Filling the room at $100 a ticket lets us break even, so even if you register early, please consider purchasing a $100 ticket.

The gala is more than a fun party. It is a meaningful evening that raises funds for the Center on Halsted, a vital part of our community that has supported LGBTQ+ health, wellness, and community in Chicago since 1973. Center CEO Joli Robinson will speak.

Stay over

Make a night of it! A block of rooms is reserved for December 12 at $159 per room. Book by November 21.

Reserve your room at the CGSA rate →

HOW TO PAY

1 Card, Venmo, or Apple Pay

Pay online through PayPal. A $5 fee applies.

Pay online →

‍2 Zelle

‍No fee. Send to our treasurer at CGSA.gender@gmail.com.

‍3 Cash at the door

No fee. For an accurate headcount, please email valerie.wolfs1951@gmail.com with the subject “Winter Wonderland Gala.”