Join us on February 29th for Chasing Freedom: Voices of Slavery
Join Polaris for an evening of cocktails and hors devours in the executive dining room of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, overlooking Wacker Drive!
You will enjoy a 30 minute dramatic performance in the CME auditorium by Polaris’ sixth graders. This original drama, featuring student-written narratives, is the culmination of the students’ original research of the Civil War and the history of slavery. The moving, multi-media performance is set to music and original student artwork. The evening will conclude with additional food and drink while guests are given an opportunity to learn more about Polaris and to support the school.
Sylvia Ewing, award-winning journalist and charter school champion, will be joining us as Mistress of Ceremonies.
We are honored by the support of the CME Group Foundation, providing the venue for the event!
Polaris Charter Academy would like to thank our Official Sponsors and Our Honorary Committee:
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Deborah Brown, NBC5
Daniel Bryant, Congo Square Theatre
Kassie Davis, CME Group Foundation
Sylvia Ewing, Illinois Network of Charter Schools
David Kersnar, Lookingglass Theatre Company
Julieanna Richardson, HistoryMakers
Silvia Rivera, Vocalo
Philip Smith, Lookingglass Theatre Company
Carol Swinney, University of Illinois-Chicago
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to support the event. Please see the attached sponsorship levels.