You Made Magic Happen!
As Chicago House celebrates four decades of life-changing work, Once Upon A Runway became more than just a theme. It was a tribute to the courage, creativity, and resilience of our HIV heroes. And thanks to your incredible support, the Spring Brunch & Fashion Show raised over $470,000, our highest total ever!
From dazzling designs by Raaz Couture, Bates Design, and Cram Fashion to the unforgettable performances that lit up the Winter Garden Ballroom, this sold-out celebration was the event of the season.
Thank you for showing up, showing out, and standing with us!
Shout out to Ingrid Bonne for her incredible eye behind the lens. We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do!
Entertainment
OPENER: KIKI QUEENS
The Kiki Queens are a Chicago-based collective of live-singing drag queens and specialty performers on a mission to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ nonprofits through performance. Formed in 2017 and inspired by the legendary Rubi Girls of Dayton, Ohio, the Kiki Queens use their talents to entertain while giving back, combining artistry with advocacy.
FINALE: MEGHAN MURPHY
Meghan Murphy is an actor/singer/producer/solo artist currently performing in the worlds of Theatre, Music, and Cabaret. Her incredible range of talents has taken her all over the world, creating and performing in countless musical theater shows and concerts, delivering her long-running one-woman show The Big Red Show, and singing in her Chicago-based blues band, Everybody Says Yes.
EMCEE: MATTHEW RODRIGUES
Emmy winning Matthew Rodrigues has hosted and produced NBC Chicago’s top-rated lifestyle show ‘Chicago Today,’ which airs weekdays on NBC 5, since 2019.
He recently created, hosted and Executive Produced the GLAAD Award Nominated Peacock interview series “It’s Ok to Ask Questions.” Each highly rated episode showcases open and honest conversations between Matt and trailblazers in the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits.
