Spring Brunch & Fashion Show 

Experience the beauty of spring at the Chicago House Spring Brunch and Fashion Show, returning to the iconic Winter Garden Ballroom in the Harold Washington Library on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

This year, immerse yourself in the theme "True Colors," a celebration of spring's vibrant hues and the rich diversity of the communities we proudly serve. Inspired by Cyndi Lauper's timeless anthem, "True Colors are beautiful," our event echoes the message of embracing authenticity and diversity."

We are currently in a sold out position. However, open seats may become available. Email us at development@chicagohouse.org to be added to the waiting list.

THIS YEAR’S 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. Matthew and his co-host, Cortney Hall, are a fun and dynamic duo highlighting the latest hotspots and adventures across Chicagoland. They are constantly on the lookout for trends in food, celebrity, beauty, events, and entertainment.

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. Season 2 will debut June 1st.

Matthew previously worked as a host and producer with POPSUGAR while hosting their nationally syndicated entertainment show. He's also collaborated with The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS’s The Talk, NBC’s The Voice, Cirque du Soleil, BBC, Hilton Hotels and ABC’s The View and The Academy Awards.

CO-CHAIRS

Ryan Garrison and Nabeela Rasheed

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Accenture

Archer Daniels Midland

Comcast

Deloitte

Foley & Lardner

Garrison Olson

GCM Grosvenor

Illinois Tool Works

KPMG

Lakewood Strategy & Consulting

McAndrews, Held & Malloy

MediraRx

Meridian Health

Pierce Family Charitable Fund

Quatrro BBS

Sagin LLC

Wintrust Financial Group