For those interested...

Saturday, Nov. 19, at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Black tie is optional.

6 p.m. – Cocktails
7 p.m. – Program, Part 1
7:45 p.m. – Dinner
8:45 p.m. – Program, Part 2
9:30 p.m. – Live music, dessert, and dancing until midnight

Tickets:
$250 per person or $2,000 per table
(fair market value per table is $150 per person)

http://northernillinois.imodules.com/s/1...nt_id=1610

Please note that this room block expires Friday, Nov. 4. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-HILTON and ask for the NIU Foundation room block rate, which is $89.

Sorry, can't make it. I popped a button on my tuxedo pants and I would hate for my pants to fall during the festivities. It may offend some of the mega donors.

Ah the Red and Black. I've been to a couple of these. Didn't have much fun. Not sure why I went the second time.

(11-04-2016 02:54 PM)HuskiesCHI27 Wrote:  Ah the Red and Black. I've been to a couple of these. Didn't have much fun. Not sure why I went the second time.

They're for people who enjoy a heavy dose of starch in their clothing. I just donate the money directly to Athletics. I don't need a meal and to rub elbow with stiffs in love with their wallets.

They should call it The Red & Black GOLLAday

(11-04-2016 03:03 PM)HappyHuskie Wrote:  They should call it The Red & Black GOLLAday

those who i know have attended said it was an outstanding event. It a very important event because it draws alumni that are not necessarily all about sports. At these perilous educational times we live in, these are the people that have to come through.
It usually draws about 400