{"id":411263,"date":"2022-11-18T09:01:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T15:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=411263"},"modified":"2022-11-18T09:02:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T15:02:03","slug":"the-chicago-scots-host-the-177th-annual-st-andrews-day-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-chicago-scots-host-the-177th-annual-st-andrews-day-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chicago Scots Host the 177th Annual St. Andrew\u2019s Day Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0The Chicago Scots<\/a>, the first and oldest non-profit organization in Illinois, is kicking off the holiday season with the biggest celebration of Scotland and Scottish identity by hosting its\u00a0177th\u00a0<\/sup>Annual Saint Andrew\u2019s Day Gala, \u201cThe Feast of the Haggis\u201d, on Friday, December 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. This year\u2019s uplifting evening will again be hosted at the Chicago History Museum located at 1601 N Clark St.<\/p>\n

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Throughout this spectacular night of tradition, attendees who are Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination, will enjoy a cocktail reception, a formal seated banquet dinner live entertainment, a special awards presentation to honor this year\u2019s Distinguished Citizen, access to the museum\u2019s latest exhibitions and more \u2013 all delivered with Scottish flair!\u00a0\u00a0All proceeds from the evening will benefit the organization\u2019s principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care in North Riverside.<\/p>\n

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This uniquely Scottish event will present its highest honor, the\u00a02022 Distinguished Citizen Award,\u00a0to\u00a0this year\u2019s recipient,\u00a0Richard Colburn.\u00a0Colburn is the President of the Negaunee Foundation, a local non-profit foundation that aims to provide aid and support to cultural, historical, educational institutions and museums, along with performing arts organizations. During the pandemic, the Negaunee Foundation gave the challenge gift for a Million Dollar Match.\u00a0 This campaign inspired others to give generously to help refresh Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care\u2019s legacy building, The Scottish Home and the Chicago Scots were able to meet the challenge one year ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n

Additional recognitions during the awards presentation will acknowledge Constance Nestor as the 2022 Kinswoman of the Year, and Jim Sim for the 2022 Kinsman of the Year.<\/p>\n

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Tickets to the event begin at $250 per person for general admission, including access to the open bar, dinner, and exhibits; Patron and sponsorship packages are also available.\u00a0\u00a0For more information on sponsorships, please email Dawn Miller at DawnMiller@ChicagoScots.org<\/a>. Donations of any kind are also very welcome.\u00a0For more information about the Chicago Scots or to purchase tickets to the\u00a0177th<\/sup> Annual St. Andrew\u2019s Day and \u201cFeast of the Haggis.\u201d The dress code for the event is black tie and tartan recommended!<\/p>\n

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