Journey to 30: The Miracle Center’s 30th Anniversary Benefit
Celebrate 30 years of impact with an immersive evening of performances, storytelling, and community at The Miracle Center.
Welcome Home.
For 30 years, The Miracle Center has transformed lives and strengthened communities through the power of the arts, media, music, and sports. What began in a Logan Square basement has grown into a 77,000-square-foot creative campus in Belmont Cragin, where young people, artists, entrepreneurs, and families discover opportunity, build confidence, and bring bold ideas to life.
On Saturday, October 17th, we invite you to join us for Journey to 30, the pinnacle celebration of The Miracle Center’s 30th Anniversary Season. This inaugural benefit brings together alumni, community leaders, artists, partners, families, and supporters to honor three decades of impact while investing in the future of creativity, opportunity, and community in Chicago.
Throughout the evening, guests will journey through immersive experiences that celebrate the people, programs, and partnerships that have shaped The Miracle Center’s first 30 years. From inspiring performances and powerful storytelling to interactive activations and moments of celebration, every experience reflects the creativity, resilience, and belonging that define our community.
More than a celebration, Journey to 30 is an investment in what comes next. Every ticket purchased supports The Miracle Center’s mission to transform lives and communities through the arts, media, music, and sports. Proceeds from the evening help expand creative education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community programming, ensuring more young people, artists, and families have access to opportunities that inspire lifelong growth.
As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of The Miracle Center’s journey.
If you’re unable to join us on October 17th, you can still be part of this milestone celebration. A gift through our donation form directly supports the next generation of artists, leaders, and changemakers while helping The Miracle Center continue creating opportunities for our community for the next 30 years and beyond. Visit our website to donate today: www.themiraclecenter.org.
Lineup
Lourdes Duarte
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Event Emcee
Justina Machado
Award-Winning Actress, Legacy Award Recipient
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- ages 18+
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
The Miracle Center
5450 West Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
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Agenda
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Doors Open & Welcome
Join us as we open our doors and welcome you to "Journey to 30." Check in, connect with fellow guests, and prepare to experience an unforgettable evening celebrating 30 years of The Miracle Center.
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Opening Ceremony
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Lourdes Duarte, our opening ceremony brings our story to life through a powerful blend of music, storytelling, dance, and multimedia. Together, we’ll reflect on the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped The Miracle Center over the past three decades.
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Honoring Justina Machado
We’ll proudly recognize acclaimed actress and longtime supporter Justina Machado for her contributions to the arts and her commitment to uplifting the community through storytelling and creativity.