BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Brings Together Jesse Jackson Sr., Michelle Williams, Twista, Rhymefest, Da Brat, and More in an All-Star Lineup of Chicago Talent At 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO July 15-17, 2007

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Brings Together Jesse Jackson Sr., Michelle Williams, Twista, Rhymefest, Da Brat, and More in an All-Star Lineup of Chicago Talent At 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO July 15-17, 2007

"Chicago is the other half of me and that's just how it has to be." Rhymefest

CHICAGO, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the fastest growing gin, is pleased to announce 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO, a three-day celebration of Chicagoan art, culture, entertainment and music, from Sunday, July 15 to Tuesday, July 17, 2007. With an all-star lineup of Chicago-honed artists set to participate, the private, invitation-only event will be held at the River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois Street.

'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO builds upon the rich artistic tradition of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE in furthering contemporary art, design and music throughout the U.S. It also marks the brand's fourth year of hosting private performances with America's top urban talent in cities across the country. Earlier this year, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE hosted 'INSPIRED' IN NEW YORK, a seven-day celebration of New York City urban culture during Black History Month featuring Talib Kweli, Kelly Rowland, DJ Premier, Big Daddy Kane, Malik Yoba and Brian Keith Jackson among others.

'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO comprises three private, invitation-only nightly events themed around the city's thriving urban creative scenes such as music, art, film, politics, business and philanthropy. An urban icon whose life and work is affiliated with Chicago will host each night to honor the talent that has inspired them.

Music patriarch George Daniels - whose fabled George's Music Room has been a bustling cornerstone of the city's music scene for nearly 30 years - has collaborated with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE as co-curator of 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO to produce a unique event program that includes:

Sunday, July 15. 8-11 pm

BLACK TIE, BLUE JEANS: opening-night gala honoring Jesse Jackson Sr.
-- Special presentation by David Lang, VP Managing Director, BACARDI
USA, to honor the socio-political achievements of Rainbow P.U.S.H.
Coalition.
-- BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Perfect Pairings cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
-- Live music by Chicago neo soul artists Zzaje.

Monday, July 16.

7-11 pm 'INSPIRED' BY THE ARTS: a night of visual arts.
7-9 pm, Art:
Opening of STRAIGHT UP, a special exhibition of Chicagoan African-American
contemporary art curated by gallerists Andre Guichard and Jumaane N'namdi.
-- Live art installation by Stephen Flemister.
-- 10% of sales donated to Chicago's La Rabida Children's Hospital.
9-11 pm, Film:
Premier of TRACI TOWNSEND, American Black Film Festival (ABFF),2006
selection comedy; on general release July 20, 2007.
-- Short Q&A with the film's stars Jazsmin Lewis and Richard T. Jones.
-- Musical performance by Megan Krantz.

Tuesday, July 17. 8-12 pm

'INSPIRED' BY MUSIC: an all-star celebration of Chicago urban musical
talent.
-- 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO co-curator George Daniels honored by his
goddaughter, Da Brat, for his contribution to Chicago urban culture.
-- Live performances by Twista, Rhymefest, Da Brat, and Michelle Williams
(currently starring in the Chicago cast of The Color Purple.)

At 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE will be making special charitable donations to the Rainbow P.U.S.H. Coalition, and to La Rabida Children's Hospital who will also receive proceeds from the sale of artwork on show in the Straight Up art exhibition.

About BOMBAY SAPPHIRE

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is the world's fastest growing gin. The combination of its ten unique botanicals, vapour infusion process and authentic British heritage secure BOMBAY SAPPHIRE as a leader among gins, as well as a symbol of style and sophistication. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE strongly supports inspired adult individuals who create passionate work in design, film and other artistic arenas. For more information, please visit http://www.bombaysapphire.com/.

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