Green Tie Ball – Chicago Gateway Green

Wow, I can’t believe the poor reviews! But alot must have changed because I have been the last two years (’11, ’12) and have had an AMAZING time each time.
You can’t go wrong with an event with 70 great CHICAGO RESTAURANTS like GT Oyster, Boka, Bombay Spice, 90 Miles, etc, just to name a few, preparing yummy and delicious appetizers all night long. Me and my date at 45 of the 70 items. incredible.
Open bar, great music (Pete Wentz was the highlight this year). I think it’s a GREAT night out with friends in a fun, festival yet formal environment.
No long lines for either drinks or food. I don’t think i waited longer than a minute and I drank alot and ate alot!

Went to the 2006 and 2007 GTB’s and would love to be able to go to the 08 one as well. Definitely worth the (tax deductible) splurge. Great crowd, great food and ample supply of alcohol. For the 2007 event, it was great that they provided trolley service back to the loop to catch a cab. Definitely a great event for a great cause.

«The 2006 Green Tie Ball, with Fantasy Island theme at the Adler Planetarium was definitely an interestingly presented event with lots to do and see. However, if you were a girl in high heels at this formal event you were in for a surprise, because there wasn’t a place for you to sit except at the front of the venue away from the action. (I noticed this even though I wasn’t in uncomfortable shoes)
There were music stages, a casino, Texas Hold-​em, fireworks and an endless supply of cocktails and a ton of food. Though the food appeared to be quite impressive, I went stag and having eaten dinner beforehand I had no intent of dripping anything on my evening gown. The DJ’s and live bands could be seen on huge stadium-​sized screens if you were on a different part of „Fantasy Island“.
There was an absolute sea of beautiful, handsome well-​dressed (tuxedos and evening gowns) men and women. Would I go again? It was a fun time, I got to really dress up, I won $ 600 smackeroos (you turn in the chips for raffle tickets) in the casino and its for a good cause… yeah, I just might.»