D. Wade's "Chicago Has Talent"

D. WADE’S “CHICAGO HAS TALENT” IS BACK AS A PART OF THE 5^th ANNUAL

GATORADE WADE’S WORLD CHARITY WEEKEND HOSTED BY CHICAGO’S OWN NBA CHAMPION DWYANE WADE

Miami HEAT All-Star and Chicago-native Dwyane Wade is bringing together family and friends from the sports and entertainment world for Wade’s World Weekend, a 4‐day fundraising event in Chicago. As part of his ongoing commitment to giving back to his hometown community, between August 23 and August 26, Wade will host a benefit dinner, bowling event, education programs, youth talent showcase, gospel showcase and star-studded nightlife events. On August 25^th, the highly anticipated talent showcase Chicago Has Talent takes place at the Chicago Theatre at 7:30pm featuring Jacob Latimore and Disney Star Coco Jones of the “Let it Shine” Movie.

Wade’s World Weekend Event Schedule

· Thursday, August 23^rd

o Wade’s World Foundation Kick-Off

· Hosted by Nelly

· 9:30pm-2am CT

· The Mid (306 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661)

· $20 donation

· · Sponsored by Chambord, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniels, Finlandia, Heineken and Juan and Only Events

· Friday, August 24^th

o Wade’s World Foundation Congratulates Dwyane Wade on his 2012 NBA Championship and 5^th Anniversary of Wade’s World Foundation

· 9:30pm – 2:00am CT

· MDA City Apartments (63 E. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601)

· Hosted by Fan Found

· $125 Donation Includes Passed Hors D’oeuvres and Hosted Bar

· Sponsored by Chambord, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniels, Finlandia, Heineken, and Juan and Only Events

· Saturday, August 25^th

o 4^th Annual “D. Wade’s Chicago Has Talent Showcase

· Hosted by Tika Sumpter (Actress - “Sparkle”, “The Game) and Lil Rel (Comedian)

· Citywide talent showcase that gives kids ages 7-18, currently enrolled in school, “a shot” at winning the title and opportunities of a lifetime including trophies, television appearances and more.

· 7pm – 10:00pm CT

· Chicago Theatre - 175 N. State St.

· Featuring Jacob Latimore and Disney's Coco Jones from the “Let it Shine” movie

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o Dwyane Wade’s 2012 Championship Celebration

· Hosted by Common & Tika Sumpter, featuring interactive brand experiences courtesy of Akira

· 10pm-3am CT

· Hard Rock Hotel – Fender Ballroom (230 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601)

· $25 Donation (in advance), $30 Donation (at door)

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