I-GO threw a holiday bash for its members and their guests Thurs., Dec. 3, at the Merchandise Mart. Perched on the 15th floor, in a sleek space with a dramatic, panoramic view of the Chicago River below, the merrymakers—at least 500 by our count—got their fill of holiday cheer, I-GO style.
A sumptious buffet was provided by an eclectic variety of local culinary faves, including Soul Vegetarian East, Hannah’s Bretzel, Bistro Campagne, Fruit Flowers, Raw Creations, Provenance Food & Wine, and Piece Brewery & Pizzeria. Lucky winners also scooped up fab raffle prizes furnished by Patagonia, the Joffrey Ballet, Lookingglass Theatre, Random House Audio, and Salon Moka.
I-GO CEO Sharon Feigon spoke about the organization’s past year of accomplishments and gave a preview of highlights to come in 2010—most tantalizingly: making the Chicago Card Plus/I-GO Card available to I-GO’s entire membership. The joint smartcard was a pilot program created by the CTA and I-GO in early 2009.
I-GO presented its Volunteers of the Year Award to Taica Shariee and Carl Westburg, who helped us spread the word on I-GO and car sharing at numerous community events in 2009. Thank you, Taica and Carl!
Guests left with gift bags made from recycled material provided by Green Depot. Many continued their night by browsing at the Merchandise Mart’s One of a Kind Show & Sale, courtesy of free passes provided by the Mart.
Thanks to all who came and made the night such a success!
We snapped a few pix and posted them on Flickr. Check ‘em out.
