Fade to White: A look Back at the N’Digo Gala

The N’Digo Foundation kicked off Chicago’s summer social scene with the annual black-tie Gala on Saturday, June 20th at the new UIC Forum (725 W Roosevelt Rd). The N’Digo Foundation Gala, which raises funds for college scholarships and honors stellar individuals who have excelled in their careers, attracted a star-studded Who’s Who from business, corporate, civic, education and government communities.

This year’s affair themed, “Fade to White: A Carnivale Experience,” included a private live concert performance by the legendary Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, who are known far and wide as one of the best live shows in R&B.

This year’s gala was also special because it is the 20th Anniversary of N’Digo Magapaper. With more than 500,000 readers each issue, N’Digo magapaper is the largest circulated alternative weekly in Chicago and the No.1 urbane weekly newspaper in the country.

The N’Digo Foundation Gala continued its tradition of presenting merit-based college scholarships to students in partnership with numerous colleges and universities, corporations, foundations, community organizations and generous individuals. The best and brightest students from the Chicagoland area were presented on stage and announced their scholarships. The N’Digo Foundation has awarded over 200 scholarships since its inception.

The N’Digo Gala ended with a much anticipated “after party” which combined an upscale, private club experience with a flair of excitement. The “after party” featured one of the most important pioneers of Chicago’s house music scene and internationally known DJ Steve “Silk” Hurley and rising star DJ Jeff Da Illest.

The online auction to benefit the foundation is still open. Visit www.ndigo.com to bid on exclusive items.