With the 2007-2008 Emmy nominations announced, the 50th Annual Emmy Awards

are just around the corner. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, October

18th at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and will be a return to the traditional

dinner event of yesteryear with some extras, special guest appearances and a

few new twists and surprises. The event will be held in the REGENCY BALLROOM.

The 5-6 p.m. cocktail hour will feature an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and

TV monitors showing off videos of Chicago TV station history-making news

and programming. A 4-course dinner will follow cocktails and present

attendees the opportunity to choose one of four wonderful entrée options:

Grilled Filet Mignon with Shallot Demi Glace, Pan Seared Chicken Breast Stuffed

with Apple Fennel, Grilled Salmon with Honey Bourbon Sauce, or the

vegetarian option of Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Strudel with

Fire-Roasted Pepper Sauce. Wine will be served with the meal, a choice of red or white.

Following the coffee and dessert service, the Emmy ceremony will begin at 7:30.

Along with the excitement of announcing this year’s winning entries, the evening

promises to be a wonderful homage to Chicago television icons and a look at Emmy

moments from the past decades. There will be live music during the show,

heart-warming acceptance speeches and enough surprises to delight

everyone in the ballroom on this special night.

After the ceremony, the “Late Night Band” will help everyone dance the

night away and the open bar will re-open after the awards.

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter only turns 50 once, so the 50th

Committee has been working to make this evening one to remember.

We hope you’ll join us October 18!