Eventnoire lit up the city with the 2025 Chicago Culture Ball on March 1, honoring cultural pioneers who continue to shape the soul of Chicago. The star-studded evening welcomed leaders from across industries, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, historian Shermann Dilla Thomas, and multi-platinum producer Hitmaka, who was honored with the Chicago Legend Icon award.
Held in grand style, the night began with a red carpet hosted by Frankie Robinson and celebrated 12 individuals and two nonprofit organizations—P33 Chicago and SocialWorks—for their outstanding contributions. ABC news anchor Samantha Chatman and culture curator Dave Jeff led the festivities as co-hosts.
A standout moment of the evening was the announcement of $1,000 scholarships for Chicago Public School juniors and seniors, reinforcing Eventnoire’s commitment to community upliftment. With support from sponsors including Three Cities Social, Rémy Martin, and Sox, the Culture Ball proved to be a powerful tribute to the innovators and changemakers pushing Chicago’s cultural narrative forward.
