ComedySportz is the longest running short-form improv show in Chicago. Now in our 23rd year! It’s not stand-up comedy about sports…it’s improv comedy played as a sport! We’re also known for corporate training and corporate entertainment, improv classes and as a great place for any group celebrating a special occasion. If you like great comedy improvisation, visit our theater, the ComedySportz Theatre

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Photo booths are extremely popular additions to Chicago weddings, corporate events, charity events, anniversary parties, school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16’s and private parties. Photo booths are the perfect way to capture all of the fun and excitement of your event and a great way to give your guests unique and memorable keepsakes.

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Entourage
1301 American Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173

ENTOURAGE, Schaumburg’s Premiere Restaurant is the ultimate place for all of your events. We specialize in business seminars, group luncheons, dinners, board meetings, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and much much more!

With our teams expertise and our state of the art private dining areas, we can specifically create any type of event that best suits your needs. Our exceptional service combined with our eclectic, exhilarating ambiance will be the perfect location for your next event!

Our most Important Target Market is at Entourage?

Business seminars, corporate events, family reunions and gatherings, company holiday parties, group luncheons, dinners, board meetings, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and much much more!

Entourage on American Lane is also perfect for:

Anniversary
Bachelor/Bachelorette
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Company Meetings
Conventions/Conferences
Corporate Events
Fund Raiser
Graduation Party
Group Travel
High Schools
Non Profit Events
Private Party
Retirement Party
Reunions
Weddings

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Hereschicago.com features all of Chicago’s best Chicago restaurants for your upcoming holiday party. Whether you are seeking Chicago restaurants with indoor and outdoor rooftops venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, corporate holiday party and more. Great for groups, business meetings, client entertaining, private events and private dining.

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Hereschicago.com features all of Chicago’s corporate holiday party ideas for your upcoming holiday party. Whether you are seeking Chicago restaurants with indoor and outdoor rooftops venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, corporate holiday party and more. Great for groups, business meetings, client entertaining, private events and private dining.

View From The Top: Indoor and Outdoor Rooftop Venues

Visitors and locals to Chicago will agree about this fact: The city and surrounding communities are flat as the proverbial pancake. The prairie landscape shouldn’t hold back those who have lofty ideas for holding a party or other special event. In this sea-level, altitude-challenged metropolis, there are places that offer a view from the top.

Private clubs, like the Metropolitan Club in the Sears – make that – Willis Tower and the University Club on Monroe Street at Michigan Avenue, offer unparalleled views, facilities, cuisine and service. But these and others only allow members and guests the privilege of hosting events. Here are some venues that will give you and your guests a window to the world that is Chicago.

One private club does open its doors to non-members: The Mid-America Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Center at 200 E. Randolph St. Founded more than 40 years ago, the club boasts something others can’t match: A 360-degree view of the Chicago skyline and lakefront parks and attractions. Planners can host small receptions for 20 guests, a seated banquet for more than 600, or reception for 1,000. The club offers various private rooms and an expandable ballroom in its more than 8,000 square feet.

Perhaps the hottest new sky-high venue to come on line recently is the aptly-named ROOF, the lounge and party space taking up the 27th floor of the Wit Hotel at 201 N. State St. Lines to visit the high-rise venue stretched 30-plus deep this summer to make the scene at ROOF’s indoor and outdoor areas. Reserve this party location and have all 7,000 square feet for you and your guests. They’ll enjoy handcrafted drinks, food from an Italian-themed small plate menu and views of the Chicago River and beyond. ROOF will accommodate up to 150. Contact theWit Hotel

Long-time Chicagoans know the “grand dame” of vertical venues is the Signature Room at the 95th in the John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Av. Known for fine food, romantic dinners, floor-to-ceiling windows and views that can bring in three surrounding states, the Signature Room also can be reserved for a wide range of events, from rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and weddings to themed parties, receptions and corporate dinners.

Want someplace a little more “down-to-earth?” Here are three locations that are, indeed, up on the roof, only a lot closer to the pavement than the aforementioned.

A stalwart on the Greek Town dining circuit, Pegasus at 130 S. Halsted St. opens its Veranda, a second-level outdoor space between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Guests can dine on Greek tapas-style cuisine and take in awesome views of the Chicago skyline. The space can be reserved for 20 to 80 people, depending on the day of the week.

The Rock Bottom Brewery anchors the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and State Streets. Along with various traditional style indoor party rooms, this brewery and casual restaurant offers a rooftop deck during summer months. The views include surrounding office buildings, but Rock Bottom is perhaps the only outdoor venue of its kind within the downtown area. Contact Rock Bottom Brewery

Out in west suburban Oak Park, the Avenue Ale House, 25 S. Oak Park Av., is a popular, spacious year-round restaurant and lounge for after work drinks, a great “pub” menu, live music and catching sports on huge plasma TVs. When the weather warms up, patrons often head upstairs to the only outdoor rooftop deck in the west suburbs. The views aren’t great, but the casual atmosphere, great food and drink make the Ale House a great option.

Visit our directory for a list of all of Chicago’s best indoor and outdoor rooftop venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, holiday party and more.

The Private Dining Rooms of Fulton’s on the River offers a number of unique rooms for you to choose from for your next private event. The spectacular location serves as an excellent backdrop for social and corporate events. In the heart of Chicago, The Private Dining Rooms of Fulton’s on the River unites the finest in classic and contemporary dining. Located on the east bank of the Chicago River with a spectacular view of the skyline, it’s the prime location for your next private event. Whether you’re hosting a wedding or a corporate function, we can accommodate 10 – 1,500 guests with grace and ease. Select one of our seven dining spaces to create your perfect party.

Fulton’s on the River, located on the Chicago River with views of downtown, offers the best of both worlds. A classic seafood and steak house, with an unparalleled devotion to procuring nothing but the highest quality ingredients. Quality service and an extensive wine and cocktail selection provide a
great place to dine, relax and celebrate!

Our Distinctive Event Areas Seated or Reception
330
500

The Bridge House Room also offers pristine views of the river.
125
175

A semi-private space with a lovely view, the Main Branch Room is elegantly lined with windows overlooking the water and city skyline.
60
100

If your dream is an outdoor affair, plan your party on the Veranda and enjoy the open air.
80
300

In the west end of the building, also at river level, sits the exclusive Falling Waters Room.
125
175

The Murdoch Lounge, with plush design and relaxed atmosphere, provides the perfect atmosphere for a casual event or cocktail party.
75
150

For an intimate affair, have your guests dine among the extraordinary vintage selections of Fulton’s on the River in The Wine Room.
10
N/A

For larger-than-life events, book the entire restaurant.
1000
1500

Total Capacity of Venue:
1500

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Unique views?
The Chicago River

Contact Fulton’s on the River steakhouse for your next private dining function. ”Tell em Hereschicago.com sent you”

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M&M is one of the premier providers of event services in the country.  Our full-service Environment Design department carries an essential collection of tables, chairs, linens, serviceware, event furniture and tents.  In addition, M&M offers an in-house Design Studio for customized theme elements, floral pieces and branded platforms.   Our Strategic Services team delivers the extra level of service to any planning process at any stage. Product launches, sales meetings, incentive programs, employee recognition functions, as well as Weddings, Mitzvahs, Anniversary and Sweet 16 parties, virtually any kind of live event can be managed at M&M.

Our customers primarily consist of Corporations, Country Clubs, Hotels and other event venues, Caterers and Food Service, and Charity Accounts, as well as a steady stream of social clients planning their important life celebrations.

Business History

In 1982, Michael and Marcia Berk established M&M Parties, primarily an event planning entity catering to social and corporate clients.

In April of 1992 they expanded services and purchased Naperville Rental, primarily a homeowner tool rental store with some party rental business in the western suburbs of Chicago. They operated out of a 1,500 sq ft store front with a 2,000 sq ft annex for storage and cleaning of the party rentals. They shared the upstairs bedroom as a general office with the bookkeeper and 3 person outside sales team. A 6’ Santa Claus was stored in the bath tub!

In 1994, M&M purchased Party Plus in Elmhurst, Illinois from Taylor Rental mostly for their extensive inventory of tenting and party rental equipment. The business was moved to a 10,000 sq ft warehouse for our party rentals.

In 1995, M&M added 10,000 additional sq feet of warehouse, office and showroom space in the same building.

In 2000, M&M moved to its primary location a 43,000 sq ft showroom, office and distribution center in Carol Stream. The team grew to more than 60 full time event professionals.

In 2006, Rick Luckow and Eileen Boone, the owners of The Party People, a theme décor and floral company joined M&M as our Creative Director and Senior Producer bringing their following of customers and expertise to the M&M team.

In January of 2008, Bonnie Hansen Rybicki joined our team as V.P. of Strategic Development with the intention of helping our business evolve into a fully integrated event planning, production and rental supplier to the industry.

M&M The Special Events Company Description of Business

M&M is one of the premier providers of event services in the country.  Our full-service Environment Design department carries an essential collection of tables, chairs, linens, serviceware, event furniture and tents.  In addition, M&M offers an in-house Design Studio for customized theme elements, floral pieces and branded platforms.   Our Strategic Services team delivers the extra level of service to any planning process at any stage. Product launches, sales meetings, incentive programs, employee recognition functions, as well as Weddings, Mitzvahs, Anniversary and Sweet 16 parties, virtually any kind of live event can be managed at M&M.

Our customers primarily consist of Corporations, Country Clubs, Hotels and other event venues, Caterers and Food Service, and Charity Accounts, as well as a steady stream of social clients planning their important life celebrations.

M&M The Special Events Company Unique or Innovative Approaches

Michael Berk asked himself, why would people utilize M&M when there were already a number of good companies in the market supplying equipment rentals, linens, flowers, décor, lighting, tenting…?

He decided to create a company that would provide a comprehensive approach by providing ALL of these elements from a single location, all utilizing the efforts of a experienced and well trained group of company employees who could help fashion the best end result for the client using the broad array of products and services as opposed to being fully dependent on any segment and being better equipped to satisfy the clients wishes, time frame and budget.
“With the economy slowing down, some companies with a $50,000 budget for an annual event might have to scale back their parties this year, but with us, they might still be able to get that $50,000 party for $30,000.” Berk says. “That’s because we’re a one-stop shop. Some of these companies have to contract with four or five people to get everything done, whereas we have the staff to handle it all for one price.”
G. Customer Service

The biggest piece of feedback that M&M gets from clients about their customer service is how responsive and flexible everyone is.  The M&M Team knows that events can be plagued by the little details falling through the cracks and then the mad scramble to try and remedy the problem before the guests start showing up.  M&M has decades of anticipating these types of snafu’s and jumping to help when the unexpected inevitable arises.

Naperville entrepreneur Cindy Shanholtz, who runs her own event planning business, Effortless Events, raves about the last-minute service from M&M. Shanholtz said she has called on them at least 100 times.
“The M&M people are a team effort who work together and are all about customer service,” she said. “… When I’ve called on them at the last minute, they’ve never let me down.”

Shanholtz said that once she was an event planner for a funeral. The meal service afterward was her responsibility, but a family member of the diseased “dropped the ball on ordering the furniture rental.”
“It was 10 o’clock at night, and I sent an e-mail to M&M so at least they would see it first thing in the morning since we needed the stuff that day,” Shanholtz said. “The next morning, I called M&M at 9 a.m., and they told me not only did they get the order, it had just left three minutes ago on the truck.”
H. Community Involvement

In the past M&M has worked with such organizations as the National MS Society, The United Jewish Defense League, the Gateway to Cancer Research, Naperville Garden Walk, Naperville Ribfest, The Edward Foundation , The Chicagoland Aids Foundation, and the Illinois Catholic Women’s Association, among many many others. Each group is given a very generous discounting of all of M&M’s equipment and services to support their cause and keep their event costs to a minimum. 

M&M routinely donates to community groups and houses of worship.

In 2008 M&M implemented an internal program for recycling paper and plastic to do our part to reduce waste.

M&M The Special Events Company Unique or Innovative Approaches

Michael Berk asked himself, why would people utilize M&M when there were already a number of good companies in the market supplying equipment rentals, linens, flowers, décor, lighting, tenting…?

He decided to create a company that would provide a comprehensive approach by providing ALL of these elements from a single location, all utilizing the efforts of a experienced and well trained group of company employees who could help fashion the best end result for the client using the broad array of products and services as opposed to being fully dependent on any segment and being better equipped to satisfy the clients wishes, time frame and budget.

“With the economy slowing down, some companies with a $50,000 budget for an annual event might have to scale back their parties this year, but with us, they might still be able to get that $50,000 party for $30,000.” Berk says. “That’s because we’re a one-stop shop. Some of these companies have to contract with four or five people to get everything done, whereas we have the staff to handle it all for one price.”

M&M The Special Events Company Customer Service

The biggest piece of feedback that M&M gets from clients about their customer service is how responsive and flexible everyone is.  The M&M Team knows that events can be plagued by the little details falling through the cracks and then the mad scramble to try and remedy the problem before the guests start showing up.  M&M has decades of anticipating these types of snafu’s and jumping to help when the unexpected inevitable arises.
Naperville entrepreneur Cindy Shanholtz, who runs her own event planning business, Effortless Events, raves about the last-minute service from M&M. Shanholtz said she has called on them at least 100 times.
“The M&M people are a team effort who work together and are all about customer service,” she said. “… When I’ve called on them at the last minute, they’ve never let me down.”

Shanholtz said that once she was an event planner for a funeral. The meal service afterward was her responsibility, but a family member of the diseased “dropped the ball on ordering the furniture rental.”
“It was 10 o’clock at night, and I sent an e-mail to M&M so at least they would see it first thing in the morning since we needed the stuff that day,” Shanholtz said. “The next morning, I called M&M at 9 a.m., and they told me not only did they get the order, it had just left three minutes ago on the truck.”
H. Community Involvement

In the past M&M has worked with such organizations as the National MS Society, The United Jewish Defense League, the Gateway to Cancer Research, Naperville Garden Walk, Naperville Ribfest, The Edward Foundation , The Chicagoland Aids Foundation, and the Illinois Catholic Women’s Association, among many many others. Each group is given a very generous discounting of all of M&M’s equipment and services to support their cause and keep their event costs to a minimum. 

M&M routinely donates to community groups and houses of worship.

In 2008 M&M implemented an internal program for recycling paper and plastic to do our part to reduce waste.

Contact M&M The Special Events Company for your next meeting, wedding or event.

With sexy servers, classic Celtic décor, traditional pub food and sports all under one roof, the new Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Chicago is sure to create a local sensation.

The Tilted Kilt, a sports bar that pays homage to the old public houses of America, England, Scotland and Ireland, will open its newest franchise location at 17 North Wabash, 2nd Floor in Chicago, on May 14, 2009

“Initially, guests are drawn in for the girls. But what keeps them coming back is the great food, the selection of drinks and the unbeatable atmosphere,” said Tilted Kilt President Ron Lynch. “This is a modern sports pub that carries out the traditions of old-world pubs, one burger and one beer at a time.”

At Tilted Kilt, the entire experience follows the theme of a theatrical production. Servers are called “cast members,” wearing mini-kilts made of the Tilted Kilt’s own registered tartan plaid, a starched camp shirt, sporran, stockings and flashings. When a new restaurant is hiring, the “directors” (store managers) hold a “casting call” where servers audition to be part of the “show.” They are trained to be the “star” and the act starts the minute a guests walks through the door.

“We put a huge emphasis on recruiting warm personalities and training staff to make connections with every guest,” Lynch said. “From start to finish, our guests keep coming back because they feel part of the production.”

The menu is a mix of traditional pub food like fish & chips and shepherds pie, but also features creations like drunken clams, meatloaf and pasta dishes. Beers from around the world are available, and as the famed Tilted Kilt slogan goes, “A Cold Beer Never Looked So Good.”

It’s not just the cast members that look good at Tilted Kilt. The architectural features at every location remind guests they are in a classy establishment. Dark mahogany wood fills the bar and the stained glass doors and wainscoting add to the charm. Combined with pool tables, dart boards and large plasma TVs, Tilted Kilt is the best place to watch sports and hang out with friends. Humorous and slightly bawdy limericks are even seen throughout the pub, creating an atmosphere that is fun and entertaining.

For female guest enjoyment, Tilted Kilt also recruits “cast members” as male bartenders who wear the Tilted Kilt uniform. All female cast members are trained to interact with women who enter the establishment – before looking at the men.

By the end of 2009, company executives expect to have 50 Tilted Kilt restaurants open across the United States. Since first starting to franchise in 2006, 100 potential Tilted Kilt franchisees were already in line to go through the qualification process, many of which were regular patrons who wanted a Tilted Kilt of their own. New restaurants will soon be open in Houston, Tampa, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville, Atlanta and other communities.

About Tilted Kilt

Tilted Kilt is different than other sports bars because of its theme that combines Celtic décor, humorous limericks and sexy cast members with great food, drinks and fun. Currently with 20 open units and 12 in development, the original restaurant concept was developed in the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas in 2003. The company projects 50 restaurants will be operating by 2009.

For a complete guide to all unique nightlife and private event spaces in Chicago, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s online resource for event planners seeking Chicago meeting and event venues and services.

Chicago Watercraft small boat custom cruises for northerly island concerts, bachelorette parties, corporate events, unique client outings, and more.  10 - 12 people on your own boat on Lake Michigan!

Enjoy a Northerly Island concert and hear a great show surrounded by all your conveniences of your CW party boat! It’s like Ravinia on the water. Why spend $100+ on tickets, parking, drinks? Listen to Your favorite music on the lake with spectacular views. Charter a CW party boat/yacht; use our caterer or BYO food and beverage. Spilt costs!

Visit Chicago Watercraft and ask for Captain Vernon Patrick.  Tell em Hereschicago.com sent you!

Visit Hereschicago.com for a complete list of Chicago’s best Wrigley rooftops for your next company outing, friends get together, bachelorette party, or corporate event. Wrigley rooftops are one of the best networking venues in Chicago. It’s truly a unique and cost effective way to bring friends or clients together for one of Chicago’s most memorable corporate activities during the summer.

Prior to or after the game, book your group space at Cubby Bear or Vine’s on Clark. Both Wrigleyville venues are across the street from Wrigley Field and have group space for small and large groups!

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