July 15, 2007 - BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the fastest growing gin, announces 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO, a three-day celebration of Chicago an 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.

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.

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.)