Friday, December 7, 2018
Hilton Chicago
Black-tie
6:30 p.m. – Reception
8 p.m. – Dinner & Dancing
10 p.m. – Late Night Café
Join more than 1,300 guests as we celebrate the 29th Annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball with a reception, gourmet dinner and wine, live entertainment, cocktails, dancing and late night “sweets and treats” at this black-tie celebration of the Christmas season. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities Children’s Programs which serve nearly 200,000 children in Cook and Lake counties each year.
Honorary Chairmen
Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago
Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland
President, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
2018 Chaircouple
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Swanson
Past Media Coverage
Fox Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago, Michigan Avenue Magazine, Modern Luxury Magazine, SPLASH SunTimes, CS Magazine, TCW Magazine, Chicago SunTimes, Men’s Book, West Suburban Living, Pioneer Press, WGN, CBS 2 Chicago, Sheridan Road Magazine, Make It Better Magazine, Windy City Live
Live Entertainment
Ken Arlen Orchestra
Back by Popular Demand!
All guests of the Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball are invited to participate in our newly added Celebration of Giving Toy Drive! Donations of new, unwrapped children’s toys and gifts will be accepted at the entrance of the Ball. All the toys collected will be distributed to the children that Catholic Charities serves this Christmas season. Participation in the Toy Drive is entirely optional for any Ball guest.
For gift ideas or more information about the Celebration of Giving, please visit: https://www.catholiccharities.net/miscustompages/dafwidget.html/Events/ProgramEvents/CelebrationofGiving.aspx
Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are still available.
Individual reservations are $550.
For information or to reserve your table or sponsorship, please contact Annie Scully, Special Events Manager, at 312-948-6797 or ascully@catholiccharities.net