Sugar RushFourth Annual

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Hosted By

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Sweet & Savory Tasting Benefit

Event Chair & Advisory Board Member

Executive Board Event Committee

#SugarRushCHI@SparkProgramCHI

Jim EvansSenior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Entertainment Cruises

Ashley LavinVice President & Private Banker, Wealth Management at Northern Trust

Robin LavinPresident, The Osa Foundation & Executive Board Chair

Charles CallowayAttorney at Chapman & Cutler LLP

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Welcome MessageDear Friends:

Thank you for joining us at Spark Chicago’s Sugar Rush sweet and savory tasting benefit. In our fourth year, we are honored to have your support as well as the support of our event host City Winery, the top Chicago chefs who make this event such a delicious success, our corporate sponsors, in-kind, and silent auction donors, mentors, school partners, and last but not least our Chicago Executive and Advisory Board members.

Spark is the leading organization partnering with schools, families, great companies like our Sugar Rush sponsors to pair 7th and 8th grade youth with mentors to empower learning and inspire big dreams. Our mission is to get our students - who are at a critical time in their lives and in their education as middle schoolers - engaged, on-track, and ready for success in high school and beyond.

Together, we are helping Chicago youth discover what’s out there and achieve what’s possible - and it’s working. Here in Chicago, 95% of Spark students complete 8th grade on-track for high school compared to 71% district wide.

On behalf of the entire Spark family, thank you for making a difference. We greatly appreciate your generous support and hope you have a wonderful evening!

With heartfelt gratitude,

Kathleen St. Louis CalientoSpark Chicago Executive Director

Charles CallowayAttorney at Chapman & Cutler LLPSugar Rush Event Chair & Advisory Board Member

Jim EvansSenior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Entertainment CruisesSugar Rush Event Committee & Executive Board Member

Ashley LavinVice President & Private Banker, Wealth Management at Northern TrustSugar Rush Event Committee & Executive Board Member

Robin LavinPresident, The Osa FoundationSugar Rush Event Committee & Executive Board Chair

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Event Agenda6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:45 PM

9:00 PM

Premier Reception Opens

6:35 PM Brief Welcome RemarksSee pages 5-6

7:35 PM

Premier Reception Opens

Brief Event Program

Silent Auction Closes

See pages 7-11

See page 12

Event Concludes

Get Social wit h SparkShare your Sugar Rush moments & tag #SugarRushCHI for a chance to be featured on the social wall on stage! We would love to see...

Instagram posts of your favorite chef tastings Tweets about why you support Spark Photos of top punches at the punch board And of course, let’s take a #SparkSelfie

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Corporate SponsorsExecuti ve Chef Sponsors

Chef de Cuisine Sponsors

Sous Chef Sponsors

In-Kind Supporters

Executi ve Chef SponsorsExecuti ve Chef Sponsors

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Beverage SponsorsBeverage SponsorsBeverage Sponsors

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Exclusive Pr emier Event Features

Lawrence Letrero of Sable Kitchen & Bar is originally from Windsor, Ontario Canada and moved to Chicago IL in 2006 to attend culinary school at Kendall College. As the Executive Sous Chef at Sable Kitchen & Bar, Chef Lawrence enjoys utilizing the bounty of the Midwest, creating dishes that are approachable, fun, and technique driven.

Roger Waysok of South Water Kitchen draws inspiration from Chicago’s diverse culinary heritages and quickly changing seasons to capture the spirit of the city with bold, calendar-driven Midwest fare at South Water Kitchen.

Welcome to City Winery where you can escape the everyday hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago and step into “Urban Wine Country” at Chicago’s only functioning winery. We are honored to share with you City Winery’s unique Barrel on Wheels program. Roving sommeliers will lead tastings of specially curated wine, an experience you won’t forget.

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Savory tastings provided by Kimpton Executive Chefs

City Winery’s Barrel on Wheels program & passed hors d’oeuvres

Brief welcome remarks by Sugar Rush Event Chair Charles Calloway

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Charles Calloway currently practices law at Chapman and Cutler LLP where he represents financial institutions and other businesses in connection with domestic and international direct placements of senior and subordinated debt in secured and unsecured financings including real estate, public utilities, sports finance, and general corporate financings. Charles has been a Spark mentor since 2009, first in San Francisco, and helped launch a partnership between Spark Chicago and Chapman and Cutler LLP in 2013. Chapman and Cutler LLP recognized Charles as the recipient of the national 2013 Pro Bono and Volunteer Achievement Award for organizing and leading Chapman attorneys and staff who have dedicated 500+ pro bono and volunteer hours to mentoring over 30 students. He also serves as a leader on the Spark Chicago Advisory Board as 2015 Sugar Rush Event Chair and was the 2014 Mentor of the Year award recipient.

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Representing the musical talents of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s “Jazz Alive” program in CPS schools, these students (grades 5-8) receive free weekly band instruction and mentorship from orchestra musicians. Jazz Alive targets schools with little to no music programs to establish a sequential learning program that tracks students from grades K – 12 for continued participation in music and band programs. Many Jazz Alive students continue their music learning over the summer at the two-week intensive summer Jazz Academy, one of the city’s most accessible full-day music camps, serving students from under-resourced communities.

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Exclusive Pr emier Event FeaturesLive Performance by the Jazz Alive Ambassador’s Combo Presented by

the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

Support from West Monroe Partners made the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic performance possible

Performers…Lionel Hampton Elementary Jazz Alive BandKevin, Trumpet, 5th grade | Tariq, Alto Sax, 7th grade |

Berniece, Flute, 7th grade | Terrell, Percussion, 7th grade |

Jazz Alive MentorsMichael Salter, Sax

John Sutton, Bass

Mikel Avery, Drums

Thank you Spark for allowing West Monroe to be part of your rewarding apprenticeship program.

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Alison Cates of Green Zebra enjoyed global experiences that have gifted her with a unique understanding of the various foods available around the world, as well as an appreciation for not so aggressive, yet sweet, dessert offerings. Cates is currently mentoring a Spark student.Honed skills at Sepia, Perennial Virant (mentored by Elissa Narow), Longman & Eagle, Blackbird

Kym DeLost of Acanto criss-crossed the globe growing up in a Navy family. Now the sweets she puts on the plate tell the tale of her adventures: elderflower jellies, pea and olive oil cake, and buttermilk mousse. Her Instagram feed is bliss for dessert lovers. Honed skills at Mindy’s Hot Chocolate, Storefront Company

Kelly Helgesen of Lula Cafe is a Houston native who has been cooking and baking since she could read the recipes on the back of cans and chocolate chip packages. Her cuisine is self-characterized as accessible and honest, yet creative and new. Honed skills at L2O, Bottega Louie in Los Angeles, Oxheart in Houston

Joseph Heppe of Oak + Char is a chef to watch who puts the influences of previous experience together to create an exciting modern Midwestern melting-pot cuisine grounded in Asian, Spanish and American ingredients and technique.Honed skills at Vermilion, Mercat a la Planxa, Untitled

Kang Kuan of Tyson Foods was born in Taipei, Taiwan and immigrated to Los Angeles when he was 12 years old. He spent much of his teenage years helping on the family farm in Napa Valley, California. Following years of experience in restaurant kitchens from California to DC and New York, Kang now leads flavor and product development as well as education and culinary events as Executive Research Chef for Tyson Foods where he works closely with Spark mentors and students. Honed skills at Morimoto Napa, French Laundry, CMC Rudy Speckemp and James Beard Award Winning Fabio Trabocchi in DC, Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York

Sugar Rush 2015 Chefs Sweet & savory tastings prepared by Chicago’s top chefs, including...

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Jimmy MacMillan of JMPurePastry promotes high quality, well designed media product for the restaurant and baking industry. For more information on JMPurePastry services visit: www.jmpurepastry.com. MacMillan has also served as a Spark mentor. Honed skills at The University Club of Chicago, Avenues in the five-star five-diamond Peninsula Chicago, Four Seasons and Driskill Hotel in Austin, Houstonian Hotel, and Conrad Hotel Indianapolis

Nate Meads of RM Champagne Salon was named one of the “12 Most Important Chefs Right Now” by Time Out Chicago Magazine in 2009 and has become a singular pastry talent during his years in the Chicago culinary community. Honed skills at Fritz Pastry, Blue Water Grill, TRU, Everest Room at the Chicago Stock Exchange, Brasserie Jo

Elissa Narow of Perennial Virant and Vie combines old-school baking with hints of modern technique, leaving guests a touch sweeter than when they arrived. As her philosophy focuses on using fresh, seasonal ingredients, Narow’s dessert menus change often and feature simple yet elegant desserts. Narow has also served a number of times as a Spark mentor. Honed skills at Blackbird and Avec, Custom House, Illinois Institute for Art in Chicago

Leigh Omilinsky of Café des Architectes oversees Sofitel Chicago’s entire pastry program including private dining, amenities and the plated desserts. In 2013 Omilinsky was awarded the Jean Banchet award for Rising Pastry Chef and was one of Zagat’s 30 Under 30. Honed skills at L2O, Tramonto’s Steak, TRU restaurant, Johnson & Wales University

“Sweet Relief” charcuterie board provided by West Loop Salumi

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Sugar Rush 2015 Chefs

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Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red is richly concentrated, juicy and dense with woodland berries, ripe dark cherry, bergamot and fig, accentuated by nuances of warm spice and dark chocolate. Supple and beautifully complex, offering a lengthy, generous, decadent finish. Pairs well with duck confit, Asian BBQ, skirt steak, hamburgers, grilled vegetables, charcuterie, harder cheeses like cheddar and gouda, hearty pizzas and rich pastas.

Angels & Cowboys Rosé has bright, mineral and ethereal aromas with hints of pink grapefruit, white peach and spicy floral notes.This lively, racy, dry Rosé with flavors of citrus blossoms, pink grapefruit, and mineral is one of the few wines that works well with vegetable dishes and spicy ethnic foods. Enjoy it with curry rice, Tandoori meats, seared tuna, any sushi from vegetables to strong fish, Yakitori kabobs, baked tofu, crab cakes, shrimp cocktails and ceviche.

Cannonball Cabernet features aromatic tiers of ripe mulberry, spiced black tea and purple floral notes. Ample at its core with flavors of cherry flambé, Oaxacan chocolate and roasted hazelnut, all contributing to tremendous depth, leading to a long and unstinting finish. Pairs beautifully with lamb chops, roasted duck, cassoulet, black and bleu burger, grilled eggplant, Stilton and dark chocolate chip cookies!

Cannonball Chardonnay has heady notes of orchard apple, lemon curd, nectarine and wild honeysuckle veiled with hints of almond. Striking yet expansive, it develops over the palate with sophisticated creaminess and racy acidity. Captivating flavors of white peach, brioche and quince compote, layered with exotic hints of vanilla and saffron, leading to an enigmatic, enduring finish.

Want to take the taste of Sugar Rush home with you? Angels & Cowboys and Cannonball wines can be found at these local retailers:

Winehouse, 3164 N Broadway Ave Blue Goose Supermarket, Saint CharlesNoble Grape, 802 N Bishope Ave Peterson Spirits & FineWines, NapervilleCabernet & Company, Glen Ellyn Artale’s Wine Company, RockfordSchaffers Fine Wines, Skokie Mariano’s and Wholefoods, various locations

Wine Tasti ngs & Pairings

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312 Urban Wheat Ale was inspired by the city of Chicago and densely populated with flavor, 312’s spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavor delivered in a smooth, creamy body that’s immensely refreshing.

Goose IPA recalls a time when ales shipped from England to India were highly hopped to preserve their distinct taste during the long journey. The result is a hop lover’s dream with a fruity aroma, set off by a dry malt middle, and long hop finish.

Matilda was inspired by great Trappist ales, our complex Belgian Style Pale Ale is fermented with the wild yeast Brettanomyces. Matilda pours a golden sunrise color with dried fruit and clove aromas, a spicy yeast flavor, and a satisfying dry finish. According to legend, a grateful Countess Matilda founded a monastery where, over centuries, monks have been brewing ale unique in character. While in Belgium, we were inspired by the story and the monks’ beer. We returned to Chicago and brewed our homage – a Belgian Style Pale Ale named Matilda.

Sofie is a sparkling Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale is wine barrel-aged with an abundance of hand-zested orange peel. Spicy white pepper notes contrast the citrus tartness. The light, refreshing, creamy vanilla finish will excite those fond of Champagne. Originally brewed by Belgian farmers to attract the best farm hands, we were inspired to brew an exceptional ale as inviting as the original Belgian Farmhouse ales. Light and effervescent, we named it for our founder’s granddaughter Sofie.

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Thanks to National Board member Alyssa Rapp, Bottlenotes for making the Cannonball partnership possible

Thanks to Advisory Board member John Oros, Anheuser-Busch for making the Goose Island donation possible

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Fernando, Spark student at 7th grader at Namaste Charter School with his Spark mentors Carlos Johnson and Raj Vohra from Google

Sonya Chaudhry, Spark alum, Stanford graduate, & current University of Chicago Masters of Social Work Candidate

Robin Lavin, Spark Chicago Executive Board Chair & Sugar Rush Event Committee member

Principal Kimberly Henderson, Spark Chicago School Partner Principal & Executive Board Member

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Take a PUNCH out of the high school dropout rate at the punch board and you are guaranteed to have fun, win a prize equal to your donation, and make an impact!

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Thanks to our generous donors, 100% of funds raised benefit Spark’s youth mentoring program that brings underserved middle school students out of the classroom and into the workplace to reengage them in their education and ensure that they enter high school engaged, on-track, and ready.

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Chicago Executive Board

Board Chairperson: Robin Lavin, The Osa FoundationAnthony Abraham, HSBC Ashley Lavin, Northern TrustBenjamin Daverman, GTCR David Leiter, KPMGAlex DeAraujo, Investcorp Neil Mann, Chapman and Cutler LLPJim Evans, Entertainment Cruises, Inc. Kathy Sandstrom, HeitmanKimberly Henderson, Mollison Elementary Nayan Shah, DeloitteCarol Henriques, HighBar Consulting Marta Stein, McGuireWoods LLP

Chicago Advisory Board

Gary Axelrod, Latham & Watkins LLP Lindsay Klindt, PepsiCoChristina Bourné, Auditorium Theatre Scott LaBoda, TOMS ShoesChristian Bryzinski, PepsiCo Patrick Lynch, CEBCharles Calloway, Chapman and Cutler LLP Matthew Lew, ArtistApril Denn, Quantcast Alison Maxwell, Tyson Kyle Goldman, Bain & Company Kristina Oderinde, KPMGÀja Hardy, Deloitte John Oros, Anheuser-BuschRich Hurh, LinkedIn Gordana Radmilovic, West Monroe PartnersShelby King, Groupon Collin Starkweather, Charles River Associates

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On behalf of the board and Executive Director Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, a very special thank you to the Spark Chicago team for their commitment to providing quality program at scale for hundreds of Chicago youth and mentors. Thanks to their tireless work, all great things are possible!

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