GRAMMY Watch Party Chicago
The Recording Academy
Chicago Chapter
224 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 250, Chicago, IL 60604
www.grammy.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
*** TIP SHEET FOR SUNDAY FEB. 10, 2008 ***
THE RECORDING ACADEMY® CHICAGO CHAPTER HOSTS
LOCAL VIEWING PARTY FOR 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS TELECAST
Proud Sponsors include Hard Rock Cafe, USA Today and Shure, Inc.
WHO: Recording Academy members, GRAMMY® nominees and The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter Board members, music business professionals, and invited VIPs.
WHAT: The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter presents the official viewing party of the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast on CBS celebrating the past year in music at the Hard Rock Cafe. Telecast Viewing Parties on GRAMMY Sunday will include live entertainment, food, drinks and special giveaways, hors d'oeuvres and official show program book. Join The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter to cheer for its Midwest nominees including Donald Lawrence, Herbie Hancock, Kanye West, Plain White T's and Wilco.
Admission is free for Recording Academy and GRAMMY U members. Tickets are not available for purchase to this event.
Sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe, USA Today and Shure.
WHERE: Hard Rock Cafe
63 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, Ill.
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, 6 - 10:30 p.m.
6 p.m. Doors open
7 p.m. 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards live telecast begins
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards - the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music - The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture.
The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter, founded in 1961, works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in the Chicago and Midwestern cultural communities. The Chapter represents music professionals from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, and Minneapolis as well as other prominent areas across the Midwest region. For more information about The Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com/.
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Event Contact:
Sarah Mudler/The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter/312.786.1121/773.209.8031 day of
Media Contact: Jennifer Fortney, Cascade Communications for the Chapter/773.529.7547/jfortney@cascadecomms.com
Lourdes Lopez/The Recording Academy/310.392.3777/LourdesL@grammy.com