The Funniest Commercial in Chicago!

Throwback - 227

Enstrumental x Lupe Fiasco's FNF = Limited Edition "DUMB IT DOWN"

Clearly a "must buy"! The folks at Enstrumental are ALWAYS at the forefront of fashion!

NOW AVAILABLE @ www.enstru-mental.com

GoGetter of the Week - Jen! - Celebration TONIGHT at ReMix!

We love to see a Chica who is driven and about her business! Our GoGetter of the week, Jen, is just that! Why do we love her?

1) She's one of the sweetest women you'll ever meet
2) She's an AMAZING poet...this woman has a way with words!
3) She's active in her community and is a volunteer and fundraiser for Camp of Dreams - a non-profit organization who's mission is to prepare underprivileged young people to reach their full potential through the development of life skills, knowledge, and cultural enrichment.
4) Not as important as number #3, but she works hard SO she knows how to PLAY HARD (yea...she's well rounded)!
5) Her most admirable qualities are her unshakable positive and fiery spirit, her wit and her overall intelligence (Most recently, she's the proud recipient of a Master's Degree from Columbia College - we'll be celebrating this achievement with her tonight at Mix, located near Halsted and Diversey)
Jen, you're awesome and we're proud of you...You're a TRUE GoGetter!

XOXO,

ChicaGoGetter

ChaCha - 242242

We love finding tools to help streamline our lives! Some amazing folks put us up on ChaCha. It's mobile service that is a cool mix between Google SMS and Wikipedia. Essentially, you text 242242 and submit queries concerning anything from "What is the weather forecast for the next 3 days in Chicago, IL?" area to "Is the new Iron Man movie any good?". Go to www.ChaCha.com to read more about the service or simply try it on your phone! Standard messaging rates apply!

We're loving ChaCha!

XOXO,

ChicaGoGetter

ReMix for a Cause Tonight!

To show their support of women and families challenged with Breast
Cancer, the Black Alumni Network is donating proceeds from this
weeks edition of the ReMix to the Breast Cancer network of Strength!

The Breast Cancer Network of Strength and its network of
affiliates provide information and support to anyone touched by
Breast Cancer. As originally envisioned by Network of Strength founders, all programs and services are available free-of-charge.

We're definitly going to be in the building for this one. It is great to see people who party for a cause! If you're wearing pink and looking muy caliente, you just might end up in ChicaGoGetter's event recap!

Ladies free before 11:00pm! / $10 til Midnight!
Gents $5 before 10:30pm!

DISCOUNTED admission until midnight for everyone dressed in PINK!!!

Want to get in free before 11:30? Email ChicagoGetter@gmail.com and we'll tell you how!

XOXO,

ChicaGoGetter

Super Mom - Proving A Point - Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women who have played a role in mothering a child, surrogate, birth, god, "play" or otherwise!

XOXO,

ChicaGoGetter

We Want YOU! Looking For A Few Good Men And Women...

We're looking for a few good men and women (10 exactly)to join the ChicaGoGetter.com team for the 15th Annual Chicago Cares Serv-a-Thon.Volunteer at Chicago's largest day of service!

The Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon is the largest day of community service in Chicago. Join thousands of volunteers to paint a brighter future for Chicago children. Help students succeed as we beautify Chicago school classrooms, libraries and playgrounds! In just one day, Serve-a-thon volunteers transform schools into wonderful, vibrant places to learn and grow.

Now doesn't that sound like fun? ChicaGoGetter.com has pledged to raise $100 for Chicago Cares towards this event as well. If you are interested in helping financially as opposed to physically, that works all the same!

Shoot an email to ChicaGoGetter@gmail.com if you are interested. Rumor has it that treats will be provided.

XOXO,

ChicaGoGetter

Looptopia 08' : This Friday

For those of you who had a chance to experience Looptopia last year, you know that this event is one of a kind.

From Looptopia.com: "Inspired by "White Night" events in cities like Rome, Paris, and Madrid, Looptopia made its wildly successful debut as the first American event of its kind last year. And Looptopia 2008 is shaping up to be even more spectacular than the first."

Also check out the site for maps, featured artists and a hour-by-hour event guide (sweet!).

My only caution to you folks is to make sure you wear some warm and comfy clothes ( although a good portion of the events take place in doors, it may rain and it is a little chilly) and limit the random valuables you bring (its fun..but hey better comfy and safe than sorry).

Gauge Your Workplace Worth

Funny sad..but somewhat true. The latest and greatest from Careerbuilder.com:

Throwback Video - Ricki Lake

Remember these clips....straight out of the 90's ya'll. I have to wonder, where are these folks today? And be sure to take a look at the "My Sister is a Hoochie Makeover". Its crazy!

Homecoming - K.West

Another great Chicago video. Kanye ft. Chris Martin

Danity Kane's New Album - What Do You Think Chicas?

Bravo's Step It Up & Dance - April 3rd - You Better Be Watching!

(We see you Tovah! (Bottom left, pink shirt, lovely leg extension..don't try that at home kids!)


You know you have to have your eyes glued to the TV for this one! Bravo's new reality show Step It Up & Dance premieres on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 11 PM ET/PT, immediately following the live season finale of Make Me A Supermodel! One of Chi-Towns own, a damn good dancer named Tovah, will be one of the featured cast members.

Step It Up & Dance will showcase what it takes to make it big in the cutthroat dance industry as 12 finalists compete in weekly challenges in a variety of dance styles to get the final "call back" and the chance to become the ultimate dancer, winning $100,000.

Elizabeth Berkley will host the series and Emmy Award nominee and Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell ("Hairspray," Legally Blonde") will mentor the dancers. In addition, world-renowned director and choreographer Vincent Paterson (Madonna's "Blond Ambition" Tour, Michael Jackson's "Bad" Tour, and choreographer Nancy O'Meara ("Hannah Montana," "High School Musical Tour"), will serve as judges for the competition.

J&K Productions Introduces "Art: Life-Celebrating Women in the Arts - Be There!

Where - Studio E
231- E. 75th St. (Between Crandon and Oglesby)
When - Saturday March 22nd
Time - 8pm - 12am
Admission is $10

ChicaGoGetter.com will be in the building! You should come out and support too! For more info visit www.j-kproductions.com

Earth Hour - Do Your Part Chicas!

http://www.earthhour.org/

See and Be Seen...This Weekend in Chicago

A couple event for you to check out this Friday and Saturday...

First Friday's at the Victor Hotel

The Enve Groupe presents

TruElite: Kellogg BMA Conference Edition

Featuring:
The Heavy Hitter TIMBUCK2
Yaw and The Soul People (live performance)
Networking Mixer + Free Wine Tasting...and more!

This Saturday, 3.8.08 @ The Renaissance Hotel (1 W Wacker Dr)

Discounted Presale Tix Online Now: www.EnveGroupe.com

Two lucky guests will win either a pair of Jimmy Choo Stilettos or tickets to the Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour!!

Brown Eyed Girl NFP- Volunteers and Board Members Needed

Chicas -

Brown Eyed Girl NFP (http://www.browneyedgirlnfp.org/), is an organization that designs and implements programming for girls in foster care. Our programs are based on the e5 methodology: education, empowerment, exposure,
engagement and evolution.

Past projects of the organization include:
-Brunch and a trip to American Girl Place
-8-week Summer dance camp at Bryant Ballet
-Cooking classes
-Videography (culminating in movie premiere for community, teen
violence topic)
- Education and experience in the following area: Photography, sexual and emotional health, community service, body image, etc.

Brown Eyed Girl NFP is looking for 4 new board members. Board members are required
to attend 1 meeting per month (Saturday morning), assure that the
organization sticks to it's mission statement and goals. The BM
will also be responsible for joining a committee to work on various
initiatives. Experience would be great but it is not required.

Additionally, they looking for volunteers!

Please send your resume to augusta@browneyedgirlnfp.org and indicate
if you are interested in serving on our board or just volunteering.
ONLY SERIOUS APPLICANTS PLEASE!
Augusta Smith
Executive Director/Founder
augusta@browneyedgirlnfp.org
www.browneyedgirlnfp.org

***The ChicaGoGetter Team would like to emphasize the point of applying ONLY if you are serious! Committing yourself to spending time with children is a responsibility and privilege that should not be taken lightly. In an era when so many children are the products of broken or dysfunctional homes, though your intentions and hearts my be good, the last thing they need is for people to be "here today, gone tomorrow" or inconsistent with them.***


XOXO,

The ChicaGoGetter Team

ChicaGoGetter - Tovah : BRAVO Step It Up & Dance

-Photo courtesy of BRAVO.com

We love it when a "home girl" is making moves! Presenting to some and introducing to others, Tovah, an accomplished dancer born and raised on Chicago's South Side who is one of 12 contestants on the reality show "Step It Up & Dance" which will air on BRAVO starting April 3, 2008.

For those of you who know or have met Tovah, you're well aware of her dancing abilities (she has that special dancer's walk and demeanor, sorry to stereotype but its a compliment). To top that off, she has the sweet spirit and nature of a true GoGetter!

We're extremely proud of you Tovah and we're going to have our eyes glued to BRAVO for the premiere of the show!

For more info on the show click here


XOXO,

ChicaGoGetter