You're Invited to MFA's Celebrating Compassion Galas!

Grab your leather-free dancing shoes! You are formally invited to an unforgettable evening honoring community leaders and their vital work to build a kinder world for all creatures at Mercy For Animals' upcoming Celebrating Compassion Galas in Chicago, Columbus, and New York City!

The must-attend Galas will feature amazing live music, mouth-watering vegan hors d'oeuvres, a delicious vegan dinner and desserts, wine and spirits, a cruelty-free silent auction, extraordinary entertainment, and an inspiring awards ceremony.

Chicago, Illinois

Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: 7 p.m. - Midnight
Location: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL
Price: $75. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Sneak Peek: Enjoy an exclusive live performance by famed singer Nellie McKay while sipping on eco-friendly cocktails from VeeV, or organic wine from Frey Vineyards. Then enjoy a delicious vegan dinner featuring dishes from some of Chicago's top vegan restaurants.

Click here for all the exciting details for the Chicago event.

Columbus, Ohio

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 7 p.m. - Midnight
Location: Landmark Gateway Theatre, 1550 N. High St., Columbus, OH
Price: $35. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Sneak Peek: Indulge in a delicious vegan dinner from Wellness Forum Foods featuring Match vegan meats. After dinner, enjoy wine and spirits paired with decadent vegan desserts from Pattycake Bakery.

Click here for all the exciting details for the Columbus event.

New York City

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time: 7 p.m. - Midnight
Location: Prince George Ballroom, 15 E. 27th St., New York, NY
Price: $75. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Sneak Peek: Mingle with celebrity guests of honor while enjoying organic wine from Frey Vineyards, and vegan hors d'oeuvres from some of New York's top vegan restaurants. Hosted by Queer as Folk's Hal Sparks, the event will feature legendary artist Peter Max, CNN's Jane Velez-Mitchell, HBO film producer Tom Simon, Super Size Me co-star and author Alex Jamieson, famed musician Nellie McKay, bestselling author Victoria Moran, "Discerning Brute" Joshua Katcher, GirlieGirl Army's Chloe Jo Berman, and many others.

Click here for all the exciting details for the New York event.

The formal affairs will raise important funds to support MFA's life-saving work on behalf of animals. Please purchase your tickets today, as quantities are limited and each event is expected to sell out.

Please also consider supporting these momentous events through a special individual or business sponsorship, donating items to the silent auction, or program advertisement. For more information, please contact Alicia Boemi at AliciaB@MercyForAnimals.org or 847.917.3660.

For all the exciting details, please visit www.CelebratingCompassion.com.