Hedwignites 2023 - Annual Gala, Performance and Awards Program
May 19, 2023 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Arts Club of Chicago: 201 E Ontario St Chicago, IL 60611 Get Directions
Celebrate Hedwig Dances 38th Year and Those Who Make Our Success Possible!
Hedwignites is a special evening to support the artistry and community created by the Hedwig Dances company. Every year, friends, family, and supporters gather to celebrate an evening of food, art and conversation to help further the mission of Hedwig Dances. In 2018, the Board of Directors established the annual conferral of Hedwig Dance Awards to recognize and celebrate transformational leaders, artists, critics, mentors, and funders who create, illuminate, and nourish contemporary dance. Board President Amanda Zinn explains: “Having produced dance for more than three decades, we felt it was time we showed our gratitude to the individuals and organizations that have paved the way for contemporary dance in Chicago.”
Hedwignites 2023
Meet and mingle with our Hedwig Dance Award recipients plus Hedwig Dances' artists, leaders, dancers and designers. Be the first to learn about Hedwig Dances' exciting plans for 2024 and beyond.
For more details about our program and our honorees, visit our website
6:00 PM | WINE RECEPTION
6:35 PM | PERFORMANCE
Welcome
Jan Bartoszek, Founder/Artistic Director
Exclusive Preview of KAOS2 - Hedwig Dances’ Newest Work
by Rigo Saura/Artistic Associate
7:00 PM | DINNER
Opening remarks from honored guest Lauren Warnecke
Dance Writer and Reviewer
LIVE AUCTION and PADDLE RAISE
8:30 PM
HEDWIG DANCE AWARD PRESENTATIONS
DANCE ADVOCACY AWARD
Michael Reed
Presented by Kip Conwell
Production Director, Chicago Aerial Dance
DANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Ladonna Freidheim
Presented by Shawn Lent
Communications and Program Director, Chicago Dancemaker's Forum
HEART of THE ARTS AWARD
Mark Kelly
Presented by Sharene Shariatzadeh
President and CEO, LUMA8
CHAMPAGNE TOAST
Festive Cocktail Attire
Valet Parking Available