DALE CITY, VA - JUNE 07: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks to supporters and volunteers as she campaigns for her husband President Barack Obamaâs re-election at the VFW Post 1503 June 7, 2010 in Dale City, Virginia. According to a poll that was released today showed that Obama is still leading Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in Virginia. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NBC Chicago First Lady Michelle Obama will be Glee-fully dancing her way around Chicago next week as she is scheduled to host two fundraisers downtown, including one co-hosted by TV star Jane Lynch.
The First Lady is set to appear June 26 at an 11 a.m. luncheon co-hosted by the popular Glee star and Dolton native at Fulton’s on the River, at 315 N. La Salle St.
Tickets range from $250 to $5,000 for the soire. The event is expected to generate support from the LGBT community.
Lynch, a suburban Dolton native, has been a vocal supporter of Obama, narrating a campaign video in which the president expresses support for LGBT rights. Obama is the first sitting president to express support for same-sex marriage.
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