Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council Hosts 2015 RED OR WHITE BALL Tonight

The Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council hosts one of Chicago's most exciting spring events, the 2015 Red or White Ball tonight, April 10, 2015 at 9pm (with the highly anticipated VIP Reception beginning at 7:30pm). Hundreds of young arts supporters will gather at Chicago's sleek, contemporary Venue One (1034 W Randolph St) for a high-energy celebration supporting Steppenwolf's nationally recognized arts education program, Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA).

The signature event for the city's most influential young professionals begins with a VIP Reception with Steppenwolf artists and food presented by Chicago's leading chefs, followed by a party with open bars, food, exciting auction and raffle packages and D.J. Matt ROAN spinning late into the night. This year's Red or White Ball celebrates SYA's season-long exploration of the art of revolution. Proceeds from the Red or White Ball benefit SYA, a program which annually impacts more than 15,000 students, teachers and families.

VIP Reception tasting and cocktail stations will feature creations from Arami and Chef Frederick Despres, Chef Justin Ferguson of Executive Chef of Ideology Entertainment, Blue Door Farm Stand and La Storia Ristorante, Cantina de la Granja and Chef Diana Davila. Main event partners include Cheesie's, Cookie Bar, III Forks, The Dawson and Tesori. The 2015 Red or White Ball Kick Off partner is The Tie Bar. The Red or White Ball is sponsored by Ice Miller and the After Party sponsor is Nellcote. Raffle prizes include a private arena tour of the United Center for four and drinks at The Ogden, a Steppenwolf Premium Package with two seats at an Opening Night Celebration of your choice with dinner, show and after-party, the chance to win an iPad Mini 3 and more. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25.

Tickets for the 2015 Red or White Ball are on sale now. Individual tickets are $125; a limited number of $250 VIP tickets are also available and include an exclusive cocktail reception at 7:30pm, chef tasting stations, VIP gift bags, special access to Steppenwolf artists and other perks. Also available is a $540 rate for groups of six tickets when purchased together and $1,000 Arts Education Circle sponsorships for 10 tickets. Tickets and tables can be purchased online at www.bidpal.net/redorwhiteball or via e-mail by contacting Development Associate Karyn Todd at ktodd@steppenwolf.org.

The 2015 Red or White Ball Chair is Tanya Stanfield. Co-Chairs include Jon Blanc, Isaac Colunga and Julia Luscombe.

Last year's Red or White Ball raised nearly $60,000 for Steppenwolf's nationally recognized arts education programming. Steppenwolf for Young Adults is a comprehensive educational initiative that annually serves 15,000 students, teachers and families. The program provides access to the theater for a broad base of Chicago's youth, ages 12 - 19, and schools throughout the Chicago metropolitan area with a strong focus on partnering with Chicago Public Schools.