We are pleased to announce that Jeff Garlin will host the 49th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday, November 18, 2007. The ceremony will be held at 4:00pm at the Thorne Auditorium, 750 N. Lakeshore Dr. (alternative address is 375 E. Chicago Avenue) in Chicago. Thorne Auditorium is on the campus of the Northwestern University Law School. A post-ceremony party will take place across the street at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Avenue.

Also, please know that we have extended the early payment deadline from November 2nd to November 8th. For more information, keep reading.

Garlin both co-stars and executive produces the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The popular comedy stars "Seinfeld" creator Larry David with Garlin portraying his loyal manager. The critically acclaimed series has won numerous awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy, The Danny Thomas Producer of the Year Award from the Producers Guild of America, and the AFI Comedy Series of the Year award.

Born and raised in Chicago and then South Florida, Garlin studied filmmaking and began performing stand-up comedy while at the University of Miami. He has toured the country as a stand-up comedian, is an alumnus of Chicago's Second City Theatre, and has written and starred in three critically acclaimed solo shows ("I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With," "Uncomplicated" and "Concentrated"). Garlin recently adapted his solo show "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" into an independent film. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006 to critical acclaim and will be released in theatres in this year.

Garlin has extensive feature acting credits, including a starring role opposite Eddie Murphy in the Columbia/Tristar comedy "Daddy Day Care."

OTHER EVENT DETAILS and INVITATION

We’re also happy to welcome some very talented students from The People’s Music School. They’ll perform once during the ceremony and will also play for us as we enter the Museum of Contemporary Art for our post-awards party.

The event is black-tie optional, but we expect everyone to look their best as we celebrate excellence in our local television industry. We hope to see you there!

Download PDF copies of the Emmy Invitation, Reply Card, and Map Insert Here. To receive an invitation by mail, please email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with your address. All 2006-2007 Emmy entrants and current members will already receive an invitation in the mail.

The Map Insert contains directions to the Thorne, information on parking near the Thorne Auditorium and valet options. Or click "Read More" below for additional parking information. Coupons for tuxedo rental and purchase from After Hours Formalwear are also posted below.

To purchase tickets, please print out the reply card, fill it out, and mail it in with payment. Or fax the reply card to the TV Academy office at 312-344-8471. Also, please know that we have extended the early payment deadline from November 2nd to November 8th. For mailing, send the reply card and payment to:

NATAS Chicago/Midwest

218 S. Wabash, Ste. 700

Chicago, IL 60604

Chicago/Midwest Emmy Invitation 2007
Chicago/Midwest Emmy Reply Card 2007

Chicago/Midwest Emmy Map and Information Card 2007

After Hours Formalwear Coupon

Please know that tickets to the event will still be available until Friday, November 16th, however, we may not be able to fulfill special seating requests. Please order tickets before Tuesday, Nov. 13th, if you can. Please call 312-344-8600 to order your tickets over the phone.

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, however, special seating requests can not be fulfilled.

Also, see an article below by the Emmy Production Committee Chair, Jay Smith, about the event:

2007 Emmy Article

Award recipients will have the option of giving an acceptance speech on video tape, which will be posted online to be seen and downloaded by a potential audience of millions! Speeches will be streamed on our web site (www.chicagoemmyonline.org) by Wednesday, Nov. 21st.

To keep the program to a reasonable length, no acceptance speeches will be given on stage this year.

Valet Parking: For your convenience, valet parking will be available in front of the Thorne Auditorium at the Lake Shore Drive entrance, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., for only $20. Cars valet parked at the Thorne will be available for pick-up during the ceremony and for one hour after the Awards Ceremony is over outside the Thorne on Lake Shore Dr., after which the valet company will move to the Museum of Contemporary Art, where cars can be picked up during and after the post awards celebration.

Other Nearby Parking Lots:

680 N. Lake Shore Dr.

Water Tower Place (111 East Chestnut)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (222 E. Huron at St. Clair)

Trolley Service: Trolleys will be available to shuttle attendees to the Museum after the Awards Ceremony at the Thorne Auditorium.

Pre-ordered Tickets: Pick-up your pre-ordered tickets at the registration desk, located at the Lake Shore Dr. entrance at the Thorne Auditorium. Tickets will not be mailed to you. Tickets will be listed under the last name of the ticket holders not by station or company name. An additional entrance for the Thorne is located at 375 E. Chicago Ave.

Seating in the Theater: For the Awards ceremony, seating in the theater will be pre-arranged. Nominees and their guests will be able to sit together, based upon your requested seating, which you listed on your RSVP.

Tickets will be marked with numbered seating, which you will receive at check-in time. We would like everyone to arrive by 3:30 pm so we can begin the show promptly at 4 pm!

Food: This year all food and drink will be served AFTER the Awards Ceremony. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts, catered by Wolfgang Puck and a 1-hour open bar (followed by a cash bar) will follow the Emmys at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.

Light Supper Buffet at the MCA:

Beef Satay with Rosemary and Garlic Aioli
Field Green Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Parmesan Cheese
Wok Fried Vegetables
Breast of Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce
Miso Glazed Salmon

White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Crème Fraiche & Strawberries
Warm Chocolate Truffle Cakes
Lemon Meringue Tarts
Granny Smith Apple & Caramel Tarts
Assorted Tea Cookies

Hotel Discounts:

Discounts available at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile for

Emmy Event Attendees for the night of Sunday, Nov. 18th!

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

230 N. Michigan, Chicago

$160 special rate

Reservations: 312-334-6767

Ask for "EMMY111807" or "Midwest Emmy Awards" room block

Rates available only to November 9th so call now!

www.hardrockhotelchicago.com

Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile

(important distinction as there are 2 Courtyards Downtown)

165 E. Ontario Street, Chicago

$109 special rate

Reservations: 312-573-0800 or toll-free: 800-357-0323

Ask for "Chicago Midwest Emmy Awards” room block

Rates available to November 14th so call now!

www.courtyardchicago.com

Questions ? Please call the TV Academy office at 312-344-8600 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .