How would you like to Rock & Roar all weekend long? 
Thanks to the James Hotel you can!  We have partnered with the James and their Peace, Love & Room Service package.

Special Rate: $219/night from July 9-11. 
Click here
for a direct link to this special Zoo Ball package.


EZ Pay
We encourage you and your guests to present your credit card upon check-in for Zoo Ball.  It is a quick step that will save you time when departing.


Beer Donor Secured! 
We are pleased to announce a partnership with New Belgium Brewing.  Be on the lookout for a cold frosty beer at Rock & Roar! 



Brisk Table Sales!
69 tables have already been sold, with only 100 total tables available!  This year is sure to be a sell-out, so get your tickets and tables reserved!
Harley is in the house!
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Wild Fire Harley-Davidson/Buell. A 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200 Low motorcycle will be on display the evening of Friday, July 9 for all of your great photo opportunities, and it will be offered in the Silent Auction!




A huge thank you to Neiman's for a rockin' Zoo Ball kick-off party on April 21. 
The ladies-only event was a roaring success.  And, thanks to our fellow Women's Board members-models, Gay Leffel, Samantha Muldoon and Karen Peterson, who rocked the runway with chic fashion from Neiman's and gorgeous jewels from Bochic.



Wine Partner
We are pleased to announce that Southern Wine and Spirits has generously offered to partner with us for Zoo Ball and will be providing premium label wines: Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine, Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, and Concannon Cabernet.   And, there’s more:  they have also donated (3) 3Ltr Bottles of Concannon Cabernet Singed by the Wine Maker!




www.southernwine.com


Neiman's will be rockin' on 4/21

Many thanks to Neiman Marcus for hosting a Ladies’ Night Out celebrating Zoo Ball 2010, "Rock & Roar" on Wednesday, April 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Third Floor of Neiman Marcus, Michigan Avenue location.  Chicago stylist Tom Kolovos will drum up your rock vibe with chic styling tips to transform your Ball look into a roaring sensation. Party like a Rock Star while listening to white-hot music, sipping cool cocktails, and enjoying tasty bites. Hope to see you there!

Contact 312-742-0166 for more details, and to purchase tickets to this great night out with friends! 


Fabulous Raffle Packages Announced!

www.lpzooball.org/raffle.html

Another Supporting Sponsor Secured! 
We are pleased to announce that Sears Holding Company has signed on as supporting sponsor of the Zoo Ball.



www.searsholdings.com

Caterer Selected
We are pleased to announce the caterer for the Zoo Ball this year will be J&L Catering.

For more than 20 years, J&L Catering has been one of Chicago's most celebrated catering services. From private entertaining to executive food service management, J&L continues to bring freshness and creativity to Chicago's catering market. We are thrilled that they will be bringing their energy and flair to our event!

www.jandlcatering.com


First Supporting Sponsor Secured
Just minutes away from Navy Pier, Water Tower, and Chicago's Magnificent Mile, the Pritzker Military Library is free and open to the public, with live events and a collection of books, posters, photographs, and other fascinating artifacts that tell the story of the Citizen Soldier in American military history.

www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org


“Rock & Roar” 2010 Headliner Band
Featuring Dr. Bombay

A party band with a heart as big as its sound, Dr. Bombay rocks the house on behalf of non-profits throughout Chicago. Specializing in cover tunes from every era on your FM dial, Dr. Bombay is a regular at many of Chicago’s largest fundraising events -- donating its services to worthy causes while cranking tunes. The band is comprised of local business professionals (with secret rock 'n' roll backgrounds) who understand the value of a party in generating charitable donations. The band’s goal is to add to the fun and atmosphere of an event, while adding money to the bottom line by eliminating the typical cost of live entertainment. Oh, and did we mention that they rock? Dr. Bombay – not just a random reference to a character on Bewitched, but the most fun you've had in a very long time.

www.drbombayband.com


Corporate Chair Signs On!
We are thrilled to announce that Anne R. Pramaggiore has agreed to serve as our “Rock & Roar” Corporate Chair.

Ms. Pramaggiore, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ComEd, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, which delivers electric service to customers throughout northern Illinois. ComEd has 5,900 employees and revenues of approximately $6.1 billion.

Anne was promoted to her current position in May 2009. She is the first female to hold the post of President and the highest-ranking woman at the electric utility. Her civic involvements include serving on the Board of Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lookingglass Theatre, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and she is a member of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Committee on Conservation and Committee on Museum Education.



www.comed.com