Join local celebrity chefs Jimmy Bannos (Heaven on Seven) Stephanie Izard (The Drunken Goat) and Tony Priolo (Piccolo Sogno) and many other area culinary artist for the 2009 Meals on Wheels Chicago Celebrity Chef Ball, held on Oct. 16 at Macy’s (111 N. State St.).

For $250, you can join The Chef's Table, a VIP dining portion of the event, featuring a seated, interactive dining experience with live cooking by celebrity chefs and wine pairings, followed by access to the chef tasting party. If you’re not into dropping that kind of dough (even for a good cause), $100 gets you a spot at the chef tasting party, which includes tastings, premium cocktails, wine and beer, casino gaming, an interactive photo booth, and both live and DJ entertainment.

Proceeds for the event go to Meals on Wheels, which helps provide food for elderly and disabled Chicagoans. For more info and to buy tickets, check out the group’s Web site or call (312) 744-2120.