One Night Only! Sunday, May 20 at 7 pm. Our own Justin Hayford is back by popular demand, offering his take on the wit and wisdon from Children's Public Television. At this Sunday evening performance you set the admission price, which is donated to AIDS Legal Council of Chicago.

Two of the most influential television programs in history – Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood – produced some of the wittiest and most endearing songs in the American popular songbook. Chicago cabaret performer Justin Hayford has put them together for this special program, along with the fascinating stories behind their creation. You'll hear well-knows classics like Bein' Green, Sing! and Won't You Be My Neighbor? along with obscure gems like When Bert's Not Here and It's You I Like. The songs may have been written for children, but their cleverness, insight and poignancy resonate at any age.

This special encore performance will include additional songs not heard in the original show. Thanks again to Davenport's for hosting this ALCC benefit - Sunday May 20 at 7 pm.

Davenport's Cabaret & Piano Bar
1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue at Honore
Admission: You set the price!
Two drink minimum
Reservations: www.davenportspianobar.com or 773-278-1830

"These men and women are on the frontlines of the epidemic and they represent some of the most dedicated and inspiring people in HIV care and advocacy today," says ALCC Executive Director, Ann Hilton Fisher. "Some of them have been widely lauded for their efforts in the past, while others work quietly and with little recognition. It's important that we pay tribute to them as a community and acknowledge the profound difference that their work can make."

A warm, supportive crowd was in attendance as ALCC and Windy City Times staff spoke about the accomplishments of this year's honorees and then presented the awards to:

• State Rep. Greg Harris
• Matthildur "Matta" Kelley of Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP)
• Cheryl Potts of Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry
• Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) which is celebrating its 25th year of service
• Ed Jeske and John Hern - Friend of the Council Award

The 2012 Advocates of the Year Awards was generously supported by leading sponsors Sidley Austin LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Our Legal Beagles team participated again in this year's AIDS Run & Walk, raising more money than ever– about $16,000!

All of these donations are awarded to ALCC, so the effort of the Legal Beagles helps us directly. Many thanks to our hard-working team members and generous supporters!

More than 300 people turned out on August 24th to take part in ALCC's annual fundraiser at Sidetrack.

This year's theme was the Orient Express and our guests were generous in their support — bidding on the many silent auction items and scooping up raffle tickets. As promised, we had a delightful spread of food and got to watch Kerensa DeMars perform three traditional Turkish dances. Check out her web site.

Everyone enjoyed the evening, whether in the middle of a boisterous crowd at one of the bars or tucked away in a corner on the roof deck. If you missed it, start thinking about attending next year! We always like to host a great party.