The Beautiful City Project Podcast

David goes behind the scenes with Big Shoulders Fund, the organization where June's production of FAME: THE MUSICAL's proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Josh Hale (CEO) about the incredible work being done across the beautiful city (and into Northern Indiana), an organization that should absolutely be on your radar. Big Shoulders Fund was founded in 1986 to provide support to...

David goes behind the scenes with BandWith Chicago, the organization where March's production of DESIGNER RUN proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Anna Palomino (Founder & Executive Director) and Kyung Chee (Development & Communications Director) about the incredible work being done in Garfield Park with BandWith, an organization that should absolutely be on your radar. BandWit...

David goes behind the scenes with CAKE 4 KIDS, the organization where May's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Monica Zaknoun (the Chicagoland Ambassador of CAKE 4 KIDS, an organization that delivers free custom homemade birthday cakes to at-risk and underserved youth across the country! The youth they serve may be in foster or kinship care, living in group homes, survivo...

David goes behind the scenes with SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES, the organization where February's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Kimberly Salley (the Executive Director) and Margo Brooks (the Development Director) of SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES, an organization whose mission is to seek the renewal of the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice. They seek...

David goes behind the scenes with GILDA'S CLUB CHICAGO, the organization where October's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with LauraJane Hyde, the CEO of GILDA'S CLUB CHICAGO, an organization whose mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. They're the PERFECT partne...

David goes behind the scenes with CHICAGO VOYAGERS, the organization where March's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Jesy Cordle, the Director of Programs for CHICAGO VOYAGERS, an organization whose mission is to empower youth through adventure therapy programs that foster healthy relationships and skills for life success. They describe themselves as "Adventure Programs for...

David and Hershey go behind the scenes with MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION ILLINOIS, the organization where January's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Jessica Miller, The Senior Communication Manager of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION ILLINOIS, an organization dedicated to granting wishes to some of our most vulnerable kids facing critical situations. Jessica and company are truly makin...

David goes behind the scenes with GUITARS OVER GUNS, the organization where June's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Andre "Add2" Daniels, the Chicago Regional Director of GUITARS OVER GUNS, an organization that offers students from our most vulnerable communities a powerful combination of music education and mentorship with professional musicians to help them...

David goes behind the scenes with URBAN REFORMERS, the organization where February's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Jonathan Reynolds, the Founder of URBAN REFORMERS, a creative coalition of young leaders who desire to have a direct impact on our local neighborhoods for the kingdom of God by practicing proximate justice, pursuing holistic restoration and promoting biblica...

David goes behind the scenes with THE NIGHT MINISTRY, the organization where October's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Anthony Monterroso, a Diversion Specialist for THE NIGHT MINISTRY, an incredible Chicago organization that compassionately provides housing, health care, outreach, spiritual care, and social services to adults and youth who struggle with homelessness, pove...

David goes behind the scenes with PROJECT ONWARD, the organization where June's cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Nick Jackson, the Communications Director of PROJECT ONWARD, an organization that exists to give artists with disabilities a "visual voice" to tell their stories and change the perceptions of the world. Jack and company are truly making a difference, striving to...

David goes behind the scenes with Todd Rundgren's SPIRIT OF HARMONY, the organization where April's Cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Jean Lachowicz, the Executive Director of SPIRIT OF HARMONY, who's a true advocate for music in our schools. Her belief, along with the organization, is that music education at the youth level is a moral imperative. Jean and company are truly...

This week David goes behind the scenes with some of the headlining cast of the February Fundraiser for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT, supporting OPEN BOOKS. Featuring 4 interviews: - Brianna Borger (Co-Host for February, Chicago Actress - Writer's Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Drury Lane, Porchlight) - Kelli Morgan-McHugh (Drury Lane, Marriott, Chicago Shakes, Voice Professor at Northwestern Universi...

David & Jess go behind the scenes at the Lake St. location of OPEN BOOKS, the organization where February's Cabaret proceeds will be headed. Join us as we talk with Eric Johnson, the Executive Director of OPEN BOOKS, who's not only knowledgeable, well-spoken and compassionate, but a true fighter on the front lines of literacy for our children. He, and his fantastic team, are truly making a dif...

This week David goes behind the scenes with some of the headlining cast of the Inaugural Cabaret of THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT. Featuring 2 sets of interviews: -Paul Lisnek (Multiple Emmy-Winner, Political Analyst, Philanthropist) & Tracy Elliott (President of The Anti-Cruelty Society) -Matt Crowle (Multiple Jeff-Winner, Broadway/National Tours/Chicago) & Erin Parker (AEA Performer, Seamst...

David & Jess go behind the scenes at one of the most powerful, generous, kind-hearted organizations in this whole city - The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago! Join us as we talk with Lydia of ACS, who's not only knowledgeable, well-spoken and compassionate, but a true asset to Dogs and Cats across this whole fine town. She, and the ACS, are truly making a difference, striving to help build a Be...

And thus begins the long reign of official Podcasting for THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT ! David and Jessica go behind the scenes to bring you all sorts of fantastic content. This week is just a preview of what's to come. Podcast features will include: -Guests from the charities and organizations we're raising money for every month. -Interviews with performers who's charity and organization they're pe...