The British-American Business Council,
Chicago

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The BABC, Chicago, invites you and your guests to
 

"A Very Beatles Christmas" 

featuring 

Beatles Tribute Band

The 14th Annual British Christmas Gala
December 5, 2008
at the Drake Hotel, 140 E. Delaware, Chicago
6 PM to Midnight

Reception music provided by the British School of Chicago Children's Choir

Black tie optional

Join us for an elegant evening of outstanding cuisine, impressive silent and live auctions, Made in Britain Food Store, scotch tasting and other Christmas festivities.  The gala provides an ideal opportunity for you to entertain clients, colleagues and friends during the holiday season.

TICKET PRICE

Registration

$270.00 for non-BABC Member or $2,700.00 for table for ten
$290.00 non-BABC Member or $2,900.00 for table of ten

To purchase your tickets:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

STAY THE NIGHT!  After the festivities, take advantage of the hotel's special room rates available to gala attendees!
Drake Hotel room reservations for Friday evening may be made for the rate of $235, plus tax (standard room) by calling The Drake at 800-553-7253 or e-mail reservation requests to reservation.drake@hilton.com.  Please request the group rate for the British-American Business Council.  Reservations must be made by November 5, 2008 or until the room block is filled.  After November 5, rooms and rates are subject to availability.

Wake at your leisure on Saturday to enjoy a day of shopping, admiring the Christmas window displays, and experiencing the holiday glow of the city.

Thanks to our Sponsors
 

Sponsors of the traditional Scotch tasting

Market Your Company through the British Christmas Gala

Click on the following links for ideas to help you make the most of the British Christmas Gala to market your company:

* Become a Sponsor

*Donate an Auction Item

* Advertise in the Program Book

A portion of proceeds from this year's Annual British Christmas Gala will be:

* donated to the American Airlines Chicago Charities Fund with a focus on children with special needs. 

* used to sponsor one or more highly-motivated high school students to participate in a two-week British Studies Summer program in the UK through the American Community International Schools, England.

LINKS

2007 Christmas Gala Photos

2008 Auction Donors