Dining & Entertainment

1000. Eight Week Class at The Second City! Train with the best! Enjoy an eight week adult class at Second City Training Center in Lincoln Park. Adult classes are for students aged 19 and up. $350

1001. Sangria and Salsa Lessons for Two Get the best quality of dance instructions in ballroom dancing at Fred Astaire Dance Studio! This package includes four private sessions and two newcomer parties. Enjoy lessons at any of our many locations including West Loop, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Park Ridge, South Barrington, St. Charles, Burr Ridge, and Mokena! Pair this delicious white wine as a base for your fruity sangria mix. $415

1002. Reader's Delight with Bookclub Visit and Wine Enjoy Windy City Blues, a new historical novel from the bestselling author of White Collar Girl and What the Lady Wants -- and a visit from the author, Renee Rosen, via Skype! Share three bottles of wine with your book club for the visit. Also included are an autographed copy of Kings of the Earth, a powerful and haunting story of life, death, and family in rural America from Jon Clinch, an autographed copy of My Life with the Lincolns, by Gayle Brandeis, and an audio book of The Swans of Fifth Avenue, by New York Times best-selling author, Melanie Benjamin. $343

1003. Chicago Night In Get comfy cozy for a night in with pizza, wine and a copy of Sin and the Second City, by Karen Abbott. This New York Times bestselling novel, describing Chicago's colorful history of madams, ministers and a battle for American's soul. Satisfy your craving of real authentic Chicago pizza with $75 in gift certificates from Lou Malnati's! Accompany your dinner with this medium-bodied red wine with favors of raspberry, violet, and mint.

$101

JDRF - - 4160 1004. Dinner at Petterino's and Two Tickets to Goodman Theatre Celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a night out with Petterino's and a show at the Goodman! Dine at Petterino's with a $75 gift card, a theatergoer mainstay serving steak, seafood and other delicious Italian-esque American fare. Then enjoy two tickets to an available upcoming performance at the renowned Goodman Theatre, located in the Loop. $225

1005. Lincoln Park Dining Partake in all the Lincoln Park has to offer, with certificates for Summer House Santa Monica and Stella Barra Pizzeria. Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House Santa Monica presents an escape to the warmth and laid-back vibes of the West Coast. The menu is California inspired and focuses on market driven ingredients, local and sustainable farming, and seasonal specialties. Make a weekend of it and enjoy Stella Barra Pizzeria artisan style pizzas for brunch, dinner or happy hour! $200

1006. Tapas and Theatre! Chicago's finest Spanish tapas restaurant, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, serves authentic Spanish cuisine in a warm, hip setting enhanced by lively music. Guests can dine inside or outside on the all-season patio while enjoying award-winning sangria, tapas, pintxos, and paella. Partner your dinner out with two tickets to any performance in the 2017 calendar year at the Steppenwolf Theatre! Steppenwolf has received unprecedented national and international recognition, including a series of Tony® Awards, and The National Medal of Arts. Upcoming 2017 shows include Pass Over, Hir and The Rembrandt. $250

1007. Lunch Cruise for Two on The Spirit of Chicago Enjoy a beautiful day on the water with a friend on one of Chicago's best cruise companies, Entertainment Cruises. Taking off from Navy Pier, The Spirit of Chicago trip includes an afternoon on the water with lunch, while seeing the sights of Chicago. $144

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 1008. Make Your Evening Easy with Maggiano's! Enjoy a $25 Maggiano's gift certificate, coffee mug and additional $100 gift card for use at four different locations! $100 gift card available for use at Maggiano’s Little Italy, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On the Border or Chili's. Make dinner a snap or enjoy a night out!

$140

1009. Day at Brookfield Zoo! Enjoy a day at the Brookfield Zoo and experience all it has to offer with friends or family! This package includes admission for six, parking, and passes for all paid admission areas and exhibits. Experience the Butterfly exhibit, The Carousel, Dinos & Dragons, Dolphins in Action, and so much more. $360

1010. Gourmet Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Basket Take home this delicious variety of gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Olive n' Vinnie's, located in Glen Ellyn, offers the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils and premium aged balsamic vinegars imported from Modena, Italy. The items in this basket are a perfect way to keep cooking interesting and spice up the flavors in your food! $170

1011. Kingston Mines and Vaughan's Hospitality Group You and 11 of your friends can enjoy admission and one drink each at the world-famous blues club, Kingston Mines in Lincoln Park! Certificates can also be split into three opportunities with four guests each. Each night, two bands perform on two stages, and keep the party going until late into the evening! Named Chicago Reader’s 2016 Best Blues Club, Chicago Music Awards 2016 Most Popular Blues Club Award, and 2016 Torch Bearer of Blues in Chicago Award. Kingston Mines is also a a Chicago Concierge Favorite Award-Winner. Pre-show, enjoy authentic Irish fair at Vaughan's Pub, Corcoran's Grill & Pub, Emerald Bar & Grill, Monty Gaels, Square Celt or Vaughan's Pub - Northwest. $350

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 1012. Experience Ravinia Have a relaxing evening in the park and listening to The Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform at Ravinia. Get lost in the music in two reserved seats for the CSO's 70th-birthday celebration of John Adams conducted by Kent Nagano, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. To accompany your night out, enjoy this wonderful picnic basket packed with the essentials (two plates, glasses, sets of silverware and a bottle opener) and a bottle of Rombauer Vineyards Vintage Zinfandel 2012. $170

1013. Lookingglass and Le Colonial Take an afternoon off and enjoy a matinee showing of "Plantation!", a play about a Texas matriarch and the chaos erupting on her family plantation at the Lookingglass Theatre on the Mag Mile. Follow up the show with dinner at the Le Colonial, located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Le Colonial is known for traditional, delicate Vietnamese fare, capturing the beauty, romance and spirit of French Colonial Southeast Asia from the 1920's.

$250

1014. Day at Arlington Racetrack Come experience the most beautiful track in America! Arlington International Racecourse offers activities for fun and special occasions, and this package includes admission for six. To add to your experience, enjoy a $50 Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate and $50 Visa gift card. $148

1015. Pizza Night! Bring together all the key items to make your best homemade pizza! This package includes a cookbook, a pizza pan, a dough roller, and a pizza server and cutter to serve to all of your guests! Relax and enjoy your handiwork with two bottles of pinot grigio. $76.95

1016. Four VIP Passes to Chicago Premiere of Spider-Man! Enjoy the hottest movie of the summer with this family four package VIP Experience to the newest Spider-Man movie premiere! Starring Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, and Michael Keaton, the movie is set to release July 7, 2017. VIP experience includes reserved seating and concessions. Promotional screening date, time and location forthcoming, but will be in Chicagoland area. $80

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 1018. Bagels for a Year from Panera Bread Make breakfast easy at home or work with this Panera Bread gift certificate for a whole year of free bagels! Each month, receive 13 bagels and two tubs of spread with this year-long punch card. $160

1020. Gift Certificate for Noodles & Company Catering for 10 People Enjoy this gift certificate from Noodles & Company, offering a catering for a party of ten of your friends, family, or coworkers! Choose one pan from the Catering Menu, Tossed Green or Caesar Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Iced Tea/Lemonade or Dessert Tray, and use a "Hot Food Hold Kit" to keep it warm. Kids catering options available. $100

1021. One North Kitchen & Bar Gift Card Enjoy this Gift Card from One North Kitchen & Bar, a contemporary eatery serving a creative menu of New American fare amid a warm and comfortable setting. $100

Sports

2000. Mike's Hard Lemonade and Golf Package Add some style to your golf game with this Mike's Hard Lemonade golf gear package, which features a Nike golf bag, golf gloves, golf tees and golf balls. Relax with two folding chairs and a variety of Mike's Hard Lemonade beverage products. Come out and enjoy this relaxing round of golf at The Glenview Park District nine hole golf course in The Glen. It includes two motorized carts and you are able to bring up to three people to play with you! $492

2001. Two Tickets to a 2017-2018 Game Enjoy two great seats on center ice with a view of the whole game! Tickets available for a mutually agreeable game in 2017-2018 season (located in Section 317, Row B, Seats 17 & 18). Cheer on your team and enjoy the wild atmosphere of the Madhouse on Madison! $300

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 2002. Two Tickets to the July 24 White Sox at Cubs Game Cheer on your favorite Chicago team at the most exciting rivalry game of the year! Tickets are for Monday, July 24 and are located in Section 117, Row 3, Seats 6 & 7. Game start time is 1:20 PM. $150

2004. Four Tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals at Enjoy four tickets with friends or family to watch the Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals! Tickets are in Section 114, Row 1, Seats 1-4 and are for Saturday, July 22, 2017. Game time is 3:05 PM. $353

2005. Blackhawks Autographed Hockey Pucks Take home an autographed hockey puck from Chicago Blackhawks great Bobby Hull. Bobby Hull is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His blonde hair, end to end rushes, incredible skating speed, and ability to shoot the puck at very high velocity all earned him the nickname, "The Golden Jet." He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Partner the old with the new, and also bring home an autographed puck from Tanner Kero, 2014-15 WCHA Player of the Year and NCAA First All-American Team member. Kero joined the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015. Both pucks include a certificate of authenticity. $82.99

2006. Cubs Artwork and Wine Take home this Chicago Cubs framed poster of multiple photos featuring Wrigley Field and the team in the past and the present. To accompany your artwork, enjoy an official bottle of Cubs wine (60% Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Monterey County Merlot blend) in an etched and hand painted bottle. Couple your artwork and wine with Cubs gear-- a Large Navy Wrigley Field Sweatshirt, a copy ofThis Old Cub on DVD, and a Cubs hat. $231.93

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 2007. Three Pieces of Bears Memorabilia Show your pride for the Bears and dislike for the Green Bay Packers with this signed 16x20 inch photo of former All Pro linebacker for the Dick Butkus smashing four Packers players at once! Includes certificate of authenticity. Also includes an autographed trading cards of Chicago Bears great Gayle "The Kansas Comet" Sayers with certificate of authenticity, and Chicago Bears Cornerback Shaun Gayle. Certificate of authenticity not included with Shaun Gayle card. $310

2008. Joe Maddon Signed Photo, 2015 Manager of the Year Take home a piece of Cubs memorabilia -- a signed photo and commemorative plaque -- featuring Cubs Manager and 2015 MLB Manager of the Year. $191

2009. Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo Signed Photo Take home this autographed photo of Chicago Cubs First Baseman and fan favorite, Anthony Rizzo! Includes certificate of authenticity. $334.99

2010. Cubs Tickets and Autographed Ron Santo Baseball Card Enjoy this package of two tickets to a Chicago Cubs game and an autographed Ron Santo baseball card! Watch the Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, August 15 at 7:05 PM. Your seats are in Section 425, Row 3, Seats 5 & 6. $282.99

2011. Autographed Baseball by Chicago Cub Zac Rosscup Take home this great collectible signed by Chicago Cubs relief pitcher, Zac Rosscup! Enjoy this basket full of sports collectibles from your favorite Chicago team, Chicago Cubs!

$135

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 2012. Two Tickets to St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs Game on Sunday, July 23 Enjoy this pair of tickets as the Cubs take on their biggest rival, the St. Louis Cardinals, on Sunday, July 23, 2017! The tickets are located on the first baseline in right field in Section 434, Row 1 Seats 7 & 8. Game time is 7:08 PM. Take home a bottle of Chicago Cubs themed Jim Beam Bourbon, set of coasters, and World Series hat to have while watching the Cubs at home! $180

Daily Living

3000. Beach Fun Celebrate summer with a fun read, beach bag and crisp white wine! Sure to thrill fans of The Girl on the Train and The Widow, this autographed copy of The Marsh King's Daughter is a mesmerizing and suspenseful story of a woman who must risk everything to hunt down the dangerous man who shaped her past and threatens to steal her future -- her father. Pack up your book, towel, decanter, plate, napkins, and a bottle of wine in a beautiful patterned pink and white duffle bag, made of laminated cotton. $168.90

3001. India Hicks Bags and Kate Spade Earrings Have you been dreaming of a beautiful new pair of earrings? These Kate Spade studs will help personalize your style with a dash of incandescent charm. Enjoy a quilted shopper tote bag and matching wash bag in poppy red. Versatile and fashion forward, these bags can accompany on all of your summer trips!

$241

3002. Tory Burch Port Post Earrings Want to add style to your look? These beautiful Tory Burch Port earrings will make a statement with their bright blue color and large, round cut stones! $100

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 3003. A Night Out Unique and trendy Elle Earrings in Teal Magnesite (1 1/2 inch length, French earwire, Rhodium gunmetal plated over brass) are paired with a matching half open cuff Andy Teal Magnesite bracelet. With a pop of genuine banded agate, these classic Kendra Scott pieces are sure to spark conversation. Add style to your look with a blowout from Blowtique (located at 1 E Huron St). Then, enjoy a lovely dining experience at Ron of Japan, with locations in both Streeterville and Northbrook. With your choice of Japanese favorites such as seafood, chicken, steak and vegetables artfully grilled on an iron plate, their phenomenal table-side cooking experience is truly and experience worth sharing.

$224.94

3004. Beauty Basket, Charm Bracelet and Candle Going for a bright and glamorous look? Juicy Couture delivers an element of surprise in all of its designs. Add classic elegance to your ensemble with this beautiful charm bracelet. Take home beautifully aromatic spa lotions and soaps and relax with their calming scents of lavender and oatmeal. Enjoy an oak moss and myrrh scented candle, made with 100% natural soy wax blend, cotton wick, essential and high quality fragrance oils. $134

3005. Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker Enjoy the outdoors with a Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker! Make family cookouts even easier with this professional grade, large, digital smoker.Features include four chrome-plated racks, remote, integrated meat probe, smoker box, water pan, grease tray and drip pan. $300

3006. Oliver Peoples Gold Aviator Sunglasses Don’t miss out on this stylish eye wear! Handcrafted of the finest materials, Oliver Peoples brand glasses are the choice of many Hollywood elite, framing such famous faces as Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr. and Katie Holmes. $450

3008. $125 Williams Sonoma Gift Card Pick up kitchen accessories, housewarming gift, wedding present, or housewares to beautify and customize your home with a $125 gift card to Williams Sonoma. $125

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 3009. CB2 Gift Cards Pick up a few affordable modern items for your home or office! $200

3010. Date Prep Give your teeth the clean that they deserve with the Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Brush System. This unique system combines the power of water flossing and a sonic brush in one convenient system for easy and effective cleaning. Gift certificate for signature haircut and mini facial at iMale salon, located at 401 W Ontario in Chicago. $164

3011. Ulta Beauty Gift Basket Experience all things beauty, all in one place with this assortment of make-up, skincare, and hair care products from Ulta Beauty. This gift basket, suited for any beauty guru, features a mix of favorite brands including Bliss, Philosophy, NYX Cosmetics, Matrix, Hempz, and No7. $425

3012. Bose Quiet Comfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones You can’t control how noisy your environment is, but you can control how much of it you hear with these Bose Nose Cancelling Headphones. Set your own levels of noise cancellation, and decide how much of the world you want to let in. $299.95

3015. Beauty Night at Kiehl's You and up to 12 of your friends are invited to an After Hours VIP Party (7:00 - 8:30 PM) hosted at the Lincoln Park Kiehl’s location. Enjoy wine, chocolate, and learning about Kiehl’s amazing skincare line! Each attendee will receive a sample gift bag. Finish off your night with a JA Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse 2015! This bottle impresses with its wonderful focus and precision all the way through the beautiful finish. $281

3021. Fresh Look and French Food Enjoy this day of pampering by having Christine Linderman (of Bristle and Grace Salon in Lincoln Park) cut and custom color your hair, including an option of balayage ( graduated, natural-looking highlights)! After your pampering, celebrate with Sunday brunch or dinner at Mon Ami Gabi, located in Lincoln Park. Mon Ami Gabi is an authentic turn-of-the-century Parisian bistro serving delicious French classics like Steak Frites, Onion Soup Au Gratin, Trout Amandine, and Escargots de Bourgogne. $400

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 3022. Burton Snowboards Artwork Add some color to your room or the room of your favorite winter sports enthusiast by taking home this original illustration by PJ Loughran that was created for the Burton Snowboard line. $634.34

3023. Elisa Boughner Artwork Local Chicago artist, Elisa Boughner, has a unique and highly personal style that brings extraordinary vibrance to often ordinary subjects. Boughner uses traditional forms such as still life, but animates them through bold, often unconventional color and dynamic brushwork. Take home this lovely piece of Elisa's artwork (12 inches by 16 inches) to grace your home or office. $147.12

3024. Pair of Bucketfeet Shoes for Men Bucketfeet showcases unique shoes created by artists from all over the world with a purpose of bringing people together and sparking conversation. Select your favorite pair of men's shoes online for a value up to $125. You are sure to stand out in these beautiful and artistic shoes. $125

3025. Pair of Bucketfeet Shoes for Women Bucketfeet showcases unique shoes created by artists from all over the world with a purpose of bringing people together and sparking conversation. Select your favorite pair of women's shoes online for a value up to $125. You are sure to stand out in these beautiful and artistic shoes. $125

3026. Manicure and Pedicure and All-Natural Beauty Basket Pamper yourself with a manicure and pedicure from Salon 212, located in Oak Park. Then continue your day of beauty with a beautiful arrangement of homemade beauty and household products from Pure and Simple Studio! $145

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 Wine & Spirits

4000. Beam Suntory Liquor Basket Take home this wonderful variety of liquors for your in-home bar including Effen Vodka, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Jim Beam, and so much more! $291

4001. Large Format Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013 Enjoy this 1.5L bottle of Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon! Barely a mile wide and three miles long, the Stags Leap District comprises some of the most coveted vineyard land in the world for Cabernet Sauvignon. Utilizing fruit from a diverse selection of vineyard blocks, this wine showcases the region's singular ability to produce Cabernets of lush texture and tremendous ageability. Wine Spectator rating of 98. $170

4002. Large Format Piper-Heidsieck Napa Valley Brut Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Champagne is elaborated by Regis Camus, seven times "Sparkling Winemaker of the Year" by the International Wine Challenge. Cuvee Brut, with it's golden color and fine bubbles is dominated by notes of fruit pears and apples. Break open this 1.5L bottle on your next special occasion! $110

4003. KOVAL Cocktail Class for Two and Whiskey Basket Upgrade your understanding of whisky and learn how to create your own cocktail at Chicago's own KOVAL Distillery! You and a friend will leave KOVAL Distillery, located in Ravenswood, with a new set of techniques and knowledge. Additionally, take home this exciting basket that includes Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Compass Box Spice Tree Scotch, Bulleit Small Batch Rye, Hibiki Suntory Whisky, Glenlivet Scotch aged 12 years, four crystal glasses and a three piece ice mold set. $326

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 4004. PRP Eight Bottle Wine Tasting for up to 12 PRP Wine International promotes small, family-owned vineyards from around the globe, providing high-quality, exclusive wines, with no added sulfites. This Wine Tasting entitles you to an eight bottle fun and casual wine tasting for up to 12 people. A representative comes to your home or place of business -- all you need to do is provide is a place to hold the tasting, a wine glass for each person attending, water, a dump bucket, and pens. If you wish, you can provide cheese and crackers or light appetizers. The event lasts approximately two hours, but you keep the wine and continue the party after the representative leaves. $300

4005. In-home Wine Tasting with Private Wine Advisor Enjoy an evening of wine and entertainment in your home or office! This certificate includes a wine tasting with six bottles of exclusive and premium international wines, wine education, and a Wine Advisor to help you take a private tour through the world of wine for up to 16 of your friends or colleagues. A portion of the proceeds from every bottle promoted directly benefits families in their community struggling with homelessness. $250

4006. St. James Wines and Travel Bag Enjoy these Missouri sweet wines from St. James Winery -- County Red, Velvet White, Pink Catawba, County White, Apple Pie and Strawberry Moscato. Tote your collection to a picnic or outdoor event with a bag that includes dishware, glasses and silverware for four. $88

4007. 3 Girls Smiling Margarita Mixes and Tequila 3 Girls Smiling offers margarita mixes in refreshing summer time flavors -- original, jalapeño, and cucumber. A tangy, refreshing, and delicious concoction, their mixes are made using 100% juice with no added sugar. Get the party started with this 1.75L bottle of tequila, and bring a summer time feel to any party or gathering! $95

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 Fitness and Exercise

5000. One Month of Unlimited Yoga Connect and work out for a while month! This gift certificate can be used for one month of unlimited yoga at any of the CorePower Yoga studios nationwide. $200

5001. 10 Personal Training Sessions at Xsport Lakeview Come visit XSport in Lakeview on Ashland to take ten personal training sessions with their very own, Mario Lebinac! $660

5002. Dailey Method and Beauty Basket Treat yourself to an amazing Ross Cosmetics beauty basket! Pamper yourself with a wet brush, hand free ionic hair dryer and products that will have your hair feeling healthy. Experience the best barre workout on the planet with an unlimited month of classes at The Dailey Method. Participate at locations in Chicago's Lincoln Park and Bucktown neighborhoods. Don’t miss out! $325

5003. One Month Membership and Four Private Sessions at Fitness Formula Club Get fit for summer with this certificate for a one month membership at the Fitness Formula Club in West Loop. This certificate includes four one-hour private sessions or Pilates sessions. $539

5004. Healthy Living with LYFE Kitchen and Sweat Fitness Studio Stop by the amazing gym, Sweat Fitness Studio, in the Gold Coast with this $100 gift certificate! Enjoy a post-workout meal at any of five Chicago LYFE Kitchens, including Evanston, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, River North, and Streeterville. This dining experience offers balanced flavors from real, high quality ingredients for the freshest possible meals. $140

JDRF - Illinois - 4160 5005. Five Flywheel Sports Classes with a Flywheel Shirt Enjoy five classes in a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio! Using customized technology, cyclers track their exercise to get the full-body workout they desire. Sport your Flywheel tank (size small) while you participate in the world's most passionate indoor cycling community. Flywheel offers a variety of classes, led by motivating instructors, and has locations in Old Town and Gold Coast. $180

5006. Fit and Stylish Yoga Enjoy one month of unlimited yoga at any of the CorePower Yoga studios nationwide. Take home a Lululemon gift package including a $50 gift card, new yoga mat and water bottle. Look your best while exercising or just running around the city this summer. $326

5007. Lululemon Gift Bag Enjoy a Lululemon gift pack including a $50 gift card, new yoga mat and a water bottle. Look your best while exercising or just running around the city this summer! $126

5008. Live Grit Michigan Avenue Tune Up Get ready for summer cycling with a tune up! Bring your bike in for the Michigan Avenue Tune Up, which includes: overall bike safety inspection, tightening of all bolts, drivetrain lubrication, proper tire inflation, front and rear brake adjustments, front and rear shifting adjustments, and wheel truing. Top off your visit with $50 gift card to spend as you choose. $141.99

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