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'Love Out Loud' ball Feb. 8
2020-02-05

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In Demand Entertainment and CSU Royal Court are presenting the Love Out Loud Ball on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2-10 p.m., at Chicago State University's Student Union Building, 9501 S. King Dr.

The ball-approved event is offering up to $14,000 in prizes, incentives and scholarships, with the latter sponsored in part by In Demand Entertainment, Chicago State University, South Side Help Center, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, STAR Team Agency and The HIV League Scholarship.

The emcees will be Icon Neiman Marcus Escada and The Adonis 007.

See "17th annual Love Out Loud Ball" on Facebook.


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