
Friday November 11, 2011
Celebrate the contributions of the Irish with the iBAM! Cocktail Party and Awards Dinner in the IAHC’s beautiful Erin Ballroom.
The 2011 iBAM! Gala will feature a strolling cocktail reception with participating authors, musicians and artists from 7-8pm, showcasing the IAHC library, museum and art gallery. Dinner follows immediately in the Erin Room. Dress is black-tie optional (If you don't want to wear a tux, don't worry! Sport jackets are welcome, too) Tickets are $125 ($100 for IAHC members) and reservations are required.

2011 iBAM! Cultural Honorees
Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in:
Music: Maurice Lennon ,
Performing Arts: Mark Howard,
Visual Arts: John David Mooney,
Literature: Maeve Binchy ,
Person of the Year: Father Andrew Greeley.

A special award will also be given to one of the many exceptional and deserving volunteers who support the IAHC.
Gala tickets are $100 for IAHC members and $125 for non-members and can be reserved by emailing Josephine Craven at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , calling Cathy Curry at 708-445-0700, or visiting www.ibamchicago.com. Reservations are required.

Ticket options include:
Group table prices (seats 10 people and includes cocktail party):
Chieftain Table -- $2,000
Your choice of headliner at your table (if you like), premier seating- close to action, top shelf alcohol of your choice for your group, boutonnieres for the men and corsages for the ladies, 10-8x10 photos of your choice mailed to your home with digital images on cd, your name listed as a Chieftan sponsor in the dinner program
Druid Table-- $1,500
One of our headliners at your table (if you like), premier seating- close to action, top shelf alcohol of your choice for your group, boutonnieres for the men and corsages for the ladies, your name listed as a Druid sponsor in the dinner program
Bard Table-- $1,250
One of our headliners at your table (if you like), premier seating- close to action, your name listed as a Bard sponsor in the dinner program
Click here to purchase tickets [non-IAHC members]- $125 *
Click here to purchase tickets [IAHC members]- $100*
*Please note that there is a web surcharge for tickets purchased online. There will be no surcharge on tickets paid by checks (made out to Irish American Heritage Center) sent to Irish American News 7115 W. North Ave #327 Oak Park, IL 60302 or by credit card if you call Cathy at 708-445-0700.
Complimentary Parking and Coat Check
For information on sponsor tables or any questions about iBAM! please call Cliff or Cathy at 708-445-0700
or email:
Josephine Craven ~ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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