DetailsDon your fairytale best and follow us deep into the Märchenwald!Watch out for the Hexen and steer clear of the big bad wolf! Join us for a fun night while we raise money for the DANK Haus German American cultural center! This event will feature live music, a seated dinner, silent auction, booze, beer, and more. All proceeds will benefit the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center and will be utilized to improve and maintain our facility and to enhance our cultural, and educational programming. If you can't join us at the Haus, you can still participate in our online auction! Register now and we will contact you as soon as bidding begins! Thank you to our current and past sponsors for helping to make this event possible! You can also support the DANK Haus by making an in-kind donation to our silent auction or event. Please contact us at donations@dankhaus.com if you would like to give today! |
We are so happy to announce that we will have a live musician during the event! Cocktail hour and dinner will feature a live performance by Ulli Meta, composer and lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist. Ulli is proficient in piano, vocals, guitar, hand drum, and singing bowls. She continuously explores the possibilities of life with more than 300 compositions/songs in her repertoire as well as creating a unique experience by her spontaneous creations. https://ullimeta.com | German/American/Turkish choreographer Nejla Yatkin, recently awarded the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship and the 2022 DCASE Esteemed Artist Award, will surprise Gala attendees as Firebird/Phoenix in the beautiful Dank Haus Märchenwald on May 6th. In many myths and cultures, the Firebird/Phoenix is a messenger of hope, purifying the land and sea, bestowing fertility wherever it lands. In addition, the mythical creature represents the union between the Earth and the Sky serving as the mediator and messenger between the two. ![]() |
The evening will close with more drinks and dancing as a lively DJ plays into the night!
REcommended attireWe encourage guests to wear their fairytale best to this year's gala. Wear your favorite fairytale inspired formal wear. Be creative and have fun! We have partnered with Fantasy Costumes again this year to provide discounted costumes and accessories to our guests. Just mention the DANK Haus Gala to receive a discount! | Silent AuctionBrowse and bid on items in our Silent Auction from the comfort of your own home! The auction will be available to view and shop from closer to the event date. |
Support DANK Haus programs such as: German-language school, multicultural art exhibitions, and preservation of German American artifacts. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
MAIFEST CHICAGO |
HARIBO |
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Platinum Sponsor |
Gold Sponsor |
Law Offices of Terrence Kennedy, Jr. |
NEW TRADITION |
International Book Import Service, Inc. |
Transatlantica & Architekt Wunder |
SCHUMACHER IMPORTS |
Glunz Beer |
Assured Partners |
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Welcome Cocktail Sponsor |
Bronze Sponsor |
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Decor Sponsor |
Copper Sponsor |
In Kind SPonsors |