about the event

Join us at the inaugural 2021 Poker and Casino night benefitting Kovitz Cares Foundation and Lakeview Pantry! The event will feature charitable gaming including Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps as well as a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament featuring over $15,000 in prizes. Win the tournament and you'll have massive bragging rights along with a $10,000 seat to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas! There will also be plenty of prizes up for grabs for the casino games. Beyond the charitable gaming, Butter & Vine will be providing food and serving up drinks throughout the entire night to keep everyone in good spirits! There will be plenty of additional fun including raffle prizes and silent auction items! Not a gambler? There are loads of reasons to attend; hangout with old and new friends, make new business connections, support local charitable organizations, or simply unwind with a fun night out!

about the beneficiaries

Kovitz Cares was established in 2020 and seeks to raise funds to assist local charities in helping the people of nearby communities who are most in need of support for food, shelter, education, and more. Comprised of employee volunteers, Kovitz Cares has two key initiatives – organizing group volunteer projects for Kovitz employees and raising funds to donate to selected charities with aligned missions. This year’s leading beneficiary is Lakeview Pantry. Opened in 1970, Lakeview Pantry originated from the efforts of a few dedicated neighbors who wanted to help people in their community who were struggling to secure the food they needed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeview Pantry responded by providing nearly 200,000 clients throughout Chicago with 4 million meals, in addition to thousands of free mental health and social services. 2020 was a special year for Lakeview Pantry as they celebrated 50 years of feeding hope!

To find out more about Lakeview Pantry, please visit www.lakeviewpantry.org.

the venue

Located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, Theater on the Lake is a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline. Designed in 1913, Theater on the Lake is a Prairie style structure constructed in brick with sweeping steel arched pavilions throughout.

sponsors

We hope we can count on you to support our cause. Your support in this event will help raise funds for Kovitz Cares and Lakeview Pantry, positively impacting the lives of many local Chicagoans. Did you know that over half of Lakeview Pantry’s clients report having to choose between buying groceries and paying for rent, utilities, or medication?

Is it your personal desire or your company’s culture to “give back”? Would you like to associate your company’s name with those who are doing good? Do you see value in entertaining some key customers at a well-done and fun event with an open bar and high-quality food, and having your customers see your company’s name all around the venue and on other promotional materials? If so, please click the button at the bottom of this page to see the variety of ways in which you can make a real difference.

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