The Chicago Activator - October 2, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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October 2, 2017

Please Join Us

Making Strides 5K Walk Chicago Creative Relief Chicago Singers Collective Senior Resource Day

2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk

Attention Member Filmmakers

Saturday, October 21

Member Perks

Join SAG-AFTRA Members and Staff at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise money for the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives and raise awareness about breast cancer prevention, as well as to honor survivors and remember those lost to breast cancer. Please join our team and walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, and help us make it a special, fun day. If you can't join us, consider making a donation to help this wonderful cause.

Walk with us to: Celebrate survivors Remember those lost to breast cancer Encourage the newly diagnosed Raise funds for innovative research and free programs Click here to sign up for our team and/or make a donation. We appreciate your participation.

When: Saturday, Oct. 21 Check-In: 8 a.m.

Opening Ceremony: 9 a.m.

Walk: 10 a.m.

Where: Soldier Field 1410 Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605

Travel and Transportation: Public Transit: Take the CTA L-Train Red, Orange or Green Line to the Roosevelt stop.

By bus: From the Roosevelt stop, walk west to Roosevelt and State. From there, take the CTA Bus No. 146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express to the Soldier Field and Field Museum stop. Then walk south to Soldier Field, Stadium Green. Or by foot: From the Roosevelt stop, walk east to the Museum Campus, then walk south to Soldier Field, Stadium Green. About 1.2 miles.

Parking: Waldron Deck, 600 E. Waldron Dr. A $20 parking fee is required Park with SpotHero and they will donate $1 to Making Strides and give you 5 percent off your parking reservation. Enter the Promo Code NOMORECANCER (limit one per user).

Donate Today to Help Provide Aid for Hurricane Victims We have been deeply struck by the magnitude of the devastation from recent hurricanes and have been thinking about what we can do to help. The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local is proud to partner with Creative Relief, a group made up of Chicago's creative agencies, in a united effort to raise funds for this cause.

With the support of the Chicago creative community, we are asking everybody in our larger community to consider showing their support. The designated beneficiary for all donations is All Hands Volunteers, which has already made a pledge for a two-year commitment to aid recovery efforts in affected areas. All Hands Volunteers (hands.org) has an A+ rating from Charity Watch and a 4/4 rating from Charity Navigator.

If you'd like to lend a hand, please visit chicagocreativerelief.org. Let's rally together to support this humanitarian effort!

Chicago Singers Collective Performs Classic Hits from the '60s - Oct. 23 You're invited to attend the Chicago Singers Collective's debut performance of their original production OREO on Oct. 23.

OREO will feature a wide variety of hit songs from the 1960s that are considered commentaries on the social climate of that era. And through these powerful songs, OREO will tell the story of the tension, battles and triumph.

You won't want to miss out on this electric story and brilliant showcase of talent that parallels our social issues of the present day.

When: Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

Where: Chicago Federation of Musicians 656 West Randolph St. Suite 2W Chicago, IL 60661 RSVP: jolene.jones@sagaftra.org

Free public performance The Chicago Singers Collective is comprised of SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity and Chicago Federation of Musicians members.

RSVP for SAG-AFTRA Senior Resource Day (lunch will be served) - Wednesday, Oct. 18 Sponsored by the SAG-AFTRA National Seniors Committee Attention all SAG-AFTRA members over age 50: Please join us on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for SAG-AFTRA Senior Resource Day. We'll have presentations from The Actors Fund, AARP and the Alzheimer's Association, technology help, headshot sessions and much more. Read more for event schedule and contact information.

Read more Attention SAG-AFTRA Member Filmmakers! - Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 Are you an actor who wants to make a short film? Now is your chance and SAG-AFTRA is here to help you learn how. Each session will be on a Monday night from 6 - 9 p.m. and is presented by members of the local independent film community. Read more for a sneak preview of this fourweek intensive series.

Read More Member Perks Industry Night - Mondays at the Davis Theater Spend $20 at Carbon Arc and get a free movie ticket and free small popcorn for you and a guest.

Get 50 percent off any draft beer or house menu cocktail. Just present your valid SAG-AFTRA ID card or digital card on your app.

Click here to make reservations.

4614 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60625 davistheater.com

Member Discount to Comedy Night at Black Ensemble Theater Creative Cypher is offering a 15-percent discount on tickets to comedy night at the Black Ensemble Theater. Come out for a night of laughter and fun.

Click here for more details and to purchase tickets. Discount code: chicago When: Monday, Oct. 9, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Black Ensemble Theater 4450 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60640

In response to members' requests to stay informed, The Activator may include notice of rallies, pickets and other actions by unions and the labor movement that have not been sanctioned by the National or Chicago Board of Directors of SAG-AFTRA. This information is provided as a convenience.

The information contained herein regarding workshops, vendors, special offers and the like is provided for informational purposes and is not intended to imply endorsement by SAG-AFTRA of them or the information, material, products or services provided. SAG-AFTRA makes no warranties or representations regarding the use of the material or the quality of the services or service providers.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago: (312) 573-8081 Email: chicago@sagaftra.org Website: SAGAFTRA.org