The Art of the Game

Bring your bestie or your honey and experience the Chicago Bulls with two Bulls tickets with a great view at the 100 level near the tunnel.  

Don’t stop with the men, take your honey and two besties to see a WNBA game! The package includes 4 tickets to the Chicago Sky v. Golden State Valkyries on August 21. Seats are in Section 112, Row M. Wave your 4 Chicago Sky rally towels to show your fandom! 

Grab a pizza on your way with Lou Malnati’s gift card for $100. 

To show your basketball fandom at home, hang this original modern, urban art piece of a basketball player in action by John Nelson-Alden, Chicago’s own innovative artist, designer, full-stack software developer, marketer, cook, and rescuer of dogs. 

Continue the fun with a professionally run trivia night to your next party with a fully hosted, produced, and customized game from Whaddayaknow? Free Bar Trivia—the same crowd-favorite team behind our Young Professionals Board Trivia Night each fall! Whether you're planning a social celebration with friends, a fundraiser, or a corporate gathering, this package includes everything you need to entertain your guests and keep the energy high. Whaddayaknow? handles all the details—from game content to hosting—so you can relax and enjoy the fun.  

VALUE: $1,435 

Made possible by: Lauren Reeves, Ashley Olson, John Nelsen-Alden, and Whaddayaknow? 

Heat Up & Cool Down in Historic Lake Geneva

Experience the Lake Geneva area like never before.  

Choose a long weekend, either the 4th of July or Labor Day, and relax with friends for a 3-night stay in style in this beautiful cabin-style vacation home that sleeps 8 in East Troy, WI (about 30 minute from Lake Geneva). This beautiful, large-windowed home has 4 bedrooms, a beautiful kitchen, and a large, open space to enjoy time together.   

After a day of swimming off the dock right into spring filled Lake Beaulah, have dinner on the screened porch, and pour a cool drink to end the day relaxing in the hot tub out back while dreamily looking out on the lake, then start up a fire for some s’mores. Or spend the evening in the media room with a good movie or the game room playing pool and pinball.   

Stroll through the East Troy town square and visit the cute bookstore, gift shops, or grab a bite at one of the restaurants. Not far away is the East Troy Brewery, where you can let go with cold beers and hot wings, or a delicious pizza, and hopefully catch some live music with this $100 gift card.  

When you are ready to head out, heat up and cool down at your own pace on a private sauna cruise on the beautiful Lake Como (about a 30 minute drive from the cabin). The Svett Ship provides a 1.5 hour sauna cruise for up to 6 passengers plus the Captain. Enjoy essential oils for an aromatic steam, then take a cold plunge into the lake. 

VALUE: $1,000 

Made possible by: Wendy Bloom and The Svett Ship

Nature Meets Nurture in the Indiana Dunes

Featuring a beachfront location and a beach view, this vacation home is a great spot to soak up some sun and explore the dunes with a four-night stay in a stunning five-bedroom, three-bathroom retreat—perfect for up to 10 guests. Relax in the beautiful, tranquil yard, on the deck, head over to the beach, or enjoy the cozy fireplace while burgers sizzle on the grill. When you need an outing, shop and dine in the area’s fully walkable downtown, with unique shops, art, restaurants, and street murals.  

This luxury home offers over 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space ideal for a cozy off-season escape waiting just 35 miles from the Chicago loop.  

Miller Beach is a distinct coastal neighborhood in Indiana, located at the southernmost point of Lake Michigan, nestled within 5 miles of sandy beaches and surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park. Miller Beach sits at the heart of over 20 miles of interconnected biking and hiking trails, and is a premier birding hotspot, best visited from August through early December, or again in the spring, for shorebirds, jaegers, and migrating waterfowl. 

To enhance your getaway, this package also includes a beautiful wine basket to enjoy on the beach or by a cozy fire as you relax in luxury and natural beauty. Also included, a $100 gift card for Estel’s Cantina, a highly rated Mexican restaurant loved by locals and tourists alike! 

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*Redeemable between September 8, 2026, and May 15, 2027, excluding holidays. 

VALUE: $2,750  

Made possible by: Elena Peters and Lauren Reeves 

Oceanfront Escape to the Outer Banks

Picture yourself unwinding for seven serene nights—from October 11th to 18th—in a stunning 6-bedroom oceanfront home in Duck, NC. Nestled in the heart of the Outer Banks, Duck is a coastal treasure known for its wide, uncrowded beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and welcoming small-town charm. Whether you're sipping coffee while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic, biking through the village, kayaking on the calm Currituck Sound, or exploring local boutiques and galleries, Duck offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. 

Whether you're planning a relaxing family vacation or a memorable getaway with friends, this is your chance to experience the Outer Banks at its very best.

VALUE: $4,350 

Made possible by: Margaret Duval and Christopher LaRosa 

relax + regenerate + rebalance

INA is a beauty sanctuary that embodies all things beauty, strength and divinity dedicated to being your full body, mind and spirit journey in all things self-care and self-love. Whether you are hoping for a relaxing day of therapy and serenity, a peek into all things regenerative, a chance to rebalance, or simply a refresh; INA is the only answer. Self-love begins with self-care and INA provides a beauty sanctuary of services led by industry experts using top of the line products at highest of standards to enhance and enrich your every day. 

The INA Ultimate Beauty Package includes: 

• 1 Global Aerolase Laser Treatment  

• 1 Bioskin Microneedling Session 

• 1 Full Blood Panel & Consult  

• 1 Free Skin Consultation 

• 5 Pack Yoga/Pilates 

After a day of total pampering, experience the Chicago Athletic Association’s boutique hotel in downtown Chicago for a 2-night stay. Inspired by the athletic heritage of the historic building, paired with new world design.

VALUE: $1,800 

Made possible by: INA and the Chicago Athletic Association 

Sox Scout Seats

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Guaranteed Rate Field! You’ll score four (4) premium Scout Seats—some of the best in the house—for the Chicago White Sox vs. the Cincinnati Reds at 1:10pm on August 13, 2026. Enjoy unparalleled views, in-seat service, and access to exclusive lounges. Come hungry! This package includes a premium buffet in a private lounge including drinks, as well as seat service for food and beverages. Plus, skip the hassle with a premium reserved parking pass included. It’s the perfect summer night out for any baseball fan! 

VALUE: $1,200 

Made possible by: Illinois Sports Facilities Authority