# Event Details - **Event Name**: HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: You’re invited to a special event! Join Hedwig Dances in celebrating a legacy in motion and a vision of 41 years and counting!About this EventYou’re invited to a special event:Hedwignites Anniversary Gala + Awards CeremonyJoin Hedwig Dances in celebrating a legacy in motion and a vision of 41 years and counting!Thursday, June 25, 20265:30 pm - 8:00 pmThe Arts Club of Chicago201 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611We invite you to join us for an evening of celebration as we honor 40+ years of artistic achievement, the enduring spirit of our dance community and to honor an esteemed member of our dance community — Michael McStraw for his outstanding leadership and for his work in preserving dance history through the Chicago Dance History Project.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS5:30 PM | PRE-PERFORMANCE RECEPTIONMingle with the company’s internationally-acclaimed artistic directors, dancers& our enduring dance community!Passed Hors D'oeuvres, Wine, and RefreshmentsFeaturing Hedwig Dances’ outstanding dancers performing a selection of on-site dances6:00 PM | WELCOMEAmanda Zinn, Hedwig Dances Board PresidentARTISTIC REMARKSJan Bartoszek, Artistic Director/Founder6:15 PM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS, AWARD PRESENTATION + VIDEOJulia Mayer, Executive Director of See Chicago Dance presentingMichael McStrawExecutive Director, Chicago Dance History Project (outgoing)Interim President and CEO, Harris Theater for Music and Dance (incoming)6:30 PM | FUND THE NEED7:30 pm | CLOSING REMARKS & TOASTFestive AttireOn-Site Paid Parking AvailableFor More Information on our program, please visit HedwigDances.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044 - **Event Categories**: art, performances, entertainment, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-06-25T22:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Arts Club of Chicago - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Arts Club of Chicago - **lat**: 41.89321269999999 - **long**: -87.6224203 - **full address**: The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 East Ontario Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6608caa553fe520f16b73bac6e8b9163b5da5b057da8f3b03c0adc4159995327-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc191712-gmir.jpg?v=1778799613 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY being held? - **A:** HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 East Ontario Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY? - **A:** HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY is organized by Hedwig Dances. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6608caa553fe520f16b73bac6e8b9163b5da5b057da8f3b03c0adc4159995327-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc191712-gmir.jpg?v=1778799613", "startDate": "2026-06-25", "endDate": "2026-06-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Arts Club of Chicago", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "201 East Ontario Street", "postalCode": "60611", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.89321269999999", "longitude": "-87.6224203" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "You’re invited to a special event! Join Hedwig Dances in celebrating a legacy in motion and a vision of 41 years and counting!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-25", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "10000.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": "158.49", "name": "Gala Ticket: Admits One" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": "315.99", "name": "Patron Ticket : Admits One" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": "1000.00", "name": "Bronze Sponsor: Admits Four" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": "2000.00", "name": "Silver Sponsor: Admits Four" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": "5000.00", "name": "Golden Sponsor: Admits Four" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": "10000.00", "name": "Platinum Sponsor: Admits Four" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": 0, "name": "I am unable to attend. Enclosed is my donation." }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/hedwignites-gala-awards-ceremony/100001988788869044", "price": 0, "name": "Fund a former Hedwig Dancer!" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Hedwig Dances", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hedwig-dances/23476254", "description": "www.hedwigdances.com312-285-5185contact@hedwigdances.com" } ] } ] ```