WINDY is available for private charters, for weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees, reunions, church outings and Worship Sails, tour groups, team building, and educational experiences. Windy may be chartered for a maximum of 150 guests. YOUR EXPERIENCE aboard WINDY is meant to be an outdoors one. However, we also have a grand interior “salon”, which can hold 50-70 standing guests, available for dining and for getting out of the sun or weather. It is adjacent to our kitchen, or “galley”. The caterer usually sets up buffet style inside the salon, or and guests are free to move in and out.

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Tall Ship Sailing Adventures

These 60 or 75 min. Skyline Cruises are the family favorites! Each day of our daily and weekly sailing schedule is unique, with every trip dependent on the direction of the wind. No two tours are alike. Each sail also has a tour theme led by our enthusiastic crew-educators! Our tall ship crew are multi-talented individuals, many of whom have experience in the study of history, maritime lore, the arts, music, and theatre- ready to bring their experience to enhance your enjoyment aboard Windy! You can simply relax on deck in quiet, or gather around for storytelling and hands-on fun!

Tall Ship Educational Sail Training Programs

Educational cruises are offered to school, church, scouts, corporations, and other groups. This program provides a variety of hands-on activities and several talks on topics including maritime history, sailing, maritime arts, physics, navigation, marlinespike, seamanship, marine wildlife, group dynamics and the like. Call to discuss your desires, as we can design an event for your students.

We already have a great program for badge work for Girl Scouts! Programs are designed for each group. Much more details are located on the Education page on the web site. In 2008, over 8,000 students sailed with us!

Tall Ship Private Charters

The WINDY is available for private charters, weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees (no phones to distract members), team building, reunions, church outings, tours, fun getaways, and educational experiences. Groups as large as 150 can be accommodated. A full range of menu options can be provided by the ship’s caterers. Call early to confirm availability and to make plans. Reservation dates are guaranteed with payment. Also consider a Pirate Themed Charters for something truly extraordinary!

Corporate team building activities are also offered.

Unique views?
Chicago’s Skyline from Lake Michigan, Navy Pier

Our most Important Target Market is?

Private charters, for weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees, reunions, church outings and Worship Sails, tour groups, team building, and educational experiences.

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About the Absolutely Chicago Segway Fireworks Tour – This lakefront tour is absolutely breathtaking. We’ll glide along the lakefront on The Segway Personal Transporter to our secret spot for viewing the City’s fireworks show. It’s difficult to decide which is more spectacular the fireworks or the Chicago skyline in its evening splendor! Seasonal.

Our other tours include:

Art and Architecture Tour – Chicago is world-renowned for its incredible architecture. Our guests will see examples of Chicago’s most famous sculptures, and be amazed by stories of the architects and buildings that made our skyline famous.

Museum Campus Tour – We’ll visit the scenic grounds of The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Soldier Field. This sightseeing tour has plenty of photo opportunities!

Private and Group Tours – If you’re planning a company event, get out of the stuffy conference room and into the open air with a private tour. Choose from one of our standard tours or we can bring Segway PTs to you (within a 40 mile radius of Chicago) for a customized adventure. Translated tours are available.

Click here for more information or to contact Timmie at Absolutely Chicago Segway – Be sure to mention that you found us on Hereschicago.com

Oakbrook Terrace, IL –Following the resounding success of RAGTIME, Drury Lane Theatre continues their celebration of ‘the year of the Director’ with Jim Corti’s dazzling production of the musical comedy SUGAR which previews at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, on June 3, opens June 12 at 8:30 p.m. and runs through August 1.  Adapted from the Oscar winning 1959 Billy Wilder gem “Some Like It Hot” starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, SUGAR is a sexy Prohibition-era musical farce that romps from Chicago to Miami, with a slew of chaotic mishaps.  Jim Corti, who directed and choreographed last season’s sensational production of CABARET and won the Jeff Award for Best Director for Drury Lane’s SWEET CHARITY, brings a uniquely cinematic approach to this rarely revived forgotten beauty.  Rod Thomas (directly from the Las Vegas production of THE LION KING) and Jennifer Knox (national tour of CATS) return to Chicago to headline the all-star cast.

On the eve of the Great Depression in Chicago, the St. Valentine’s Day massacre plays out its bloody aftermath in a Clark Street garage accidentally witnessed by Joe (Rod Thomas) and Jerry (Alan Schmuckler), two down on their luck musicians.  After being discovered by Capone’s hit men, their only ticket out of town is to disguise themselves as females and join Sue (Tammy Mader), the leader of Sweet Sue And Her Society Syncopaters, an all-female band headed for Miami.  The chase is on but the boys can’t help chasing a skirt themselves when they fall for the band’s lead singer, a blonde bombshell named Sugar (Jennifer Knox.)  At risk of being caught by The Mob, Joe and Jerry pursue Sugar while keeping their real identities a secret.  More than anything, Sugar wants to marry a millionaire, prompting Joe to disguise himself as the man of her dreams. Meanwhile, wealthy and elderly Osgood Fielding Jr. (Joe Lauck) is pursuing Daphne, unaware she really is Jerry in drag. 

SUGAR first opened at the Majestic Theater in 1972 and ran for 505 performances, earning four Tony Award nominations.  The rarely seen musical comedy features an exhilarating score by composer Jule Styne and lyricist Bob Merrill (GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL) with a book by Peter Stone.  Both outrageous and touching, SUGAR features memorable musical numbers including Penniless Bums, The Beauty That Drives Men Mad, We Could Be Close, Doin’ It for Sugar, What Do You Give (To a Man Who Has Everything?), Beautiful Through and Through and November Song.

The all-star cast of SUGAR also includes Norm Boucher as “Spats Palazzo,” Christopher Damiano as “Dude,” Stef Tovar as “Bienstock”, and ensemble members Jason Bayle, Steve Calzaretta, Brandon Dahlquist, Trisha Ditsworth, Lauren Fijol, Michael Glazer, Tiffany Herlien, Kelli Morgan, Danielle Plisz, Andrea Prestinario, Megan Simmons, Brandon Springman, Richard Strimer, William Travis Taylor and Andrew Weir.

Joining Director and Choreographer Jim Corti will be Musical Director Ben Johnson.  Set Design is by Brian Sidney Bembridge, Costume Design by Melissa Torchia with Costume Manager Erika Senase, Lighting Design is by Jesse Klug, Sound Design is by Cecil Averett and Properties Design is by Greg Isaac. 

The performance schedule is as follows:  Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ($31), Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ($31) and 8 p.m. ($38), Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ($45), Saturdays at 5 p.m. ($45) and 8:30 p.m. ($45) and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. ($45) and 6 p.m. ($40).  Lunch and dinner theater packages range from $45.75 to $68 depending on the day of the week.  Student tickets start as low as $19 and Senior Citizen tickets start as low as $27 for matinees and $41.75 for a matinee luncheon package.  For reservations, phone (630) 530-0111 or call TicketMaster at 800.745.3000.

Here is one of the best in Chicago Segway Tours!

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Scavenger Hunts In Chicago (SHIC) is Chicago’s largest provider of exciting and creative “Mission Impossible” Scavenger Hunts and Great “Amazing Races” taking place at locations throughout the city and suburbs. SHIC creates, organizes and leads your event as teams collaborate to solve clues used to reach fun and unique destinations. At each destination, groups are required to complete missions, take hilarious pictures and collect unique items. One facilitator is provided per team. With a facilitator assigned to keep people focused and answer questions, SHIC is able to create a significantly more sophisticated and challenging event.

The event concludes at a destination of your choice – a meeting, cocktail reception, dinner or a Cubs game!

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Chicago’s Featured Planner Preferred Bus Charter Transportation Companies – Bus Charters, Trolley Rentals, Ground Transportation Coordination/Services, Limousine/Sedans

Chicago Bus Charter Services/Rentals/Companies

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company – Chicago’s Planner Preferred charter bus rental company. We provide transportation for Chicago’s corporate groups, company parties, shuttle service to conventions, city tours for new hires & visitors, group specialty tours, golf outings, one day tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, convention shuttles, proms, graduations, tradeshows, senior outings, weddings, sporting events and team building outings.

Coach USA Chicago

Coach USA Chicago is Chicago’s Premier Motor Coach and Bus Company providing Airport Transfers, Charter, City Packages, Convention/Meeting Services, Custom Group Tours, Incentive Tours, Meet & Greet, Mini Bus, Motorcoach, Multi-Lingual Guides, Multi-Lingual Tours, Receptive Services, Sightseeing, Groups, Step On Guides, Transit, Van Rentals and gound transportation services in Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs.

Riteway Bus Service

Riteway’s Charter Bus division offers Chicago charter bus rentals for all of Illinois. Riteway works with a wide variety of groups within the Chicago area to accommodate your Chicago charter bus rental needs. Groups include but are not limited to: universities, K-12 school groups, church organizations, corporate functions and conventions in the greater Chicagoland area. Riteway is your one stop Chicago charter bus provider for almost any city in Illinois. Some of the cities that we service are: Northern Illinois, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Gurnee, Lake forest, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Oak Brook, IL. Our Chicago charter bus associates can help you organize your charter bus rental no matter what the occasion or destination.

Colonial Coach Lines Chicago

Colonial Coach is one of the most established charter companies in Chicago, Illinois. Our modern fleet of over 80 motor coaches and transit buses can accommodate from 21 to 72 passengers. With over 100 years of charter management experience and the DOT’s highest safety rating, you will always feel safe traveling with Colonial Coach Lines.

Chicago Ground Transportation Staffing/Coordination Services

Ariel Airport Services Inc

Ariel Airport Services Inc. is a unique supplier of multilingual travel services at major U.S. airports and cities. We cater to the corporate and leisure group needs of Meeting and Event planners, Corporations and Destination Management Companies, Receptive Tour Operators & Travel Agents. Our experienced staff is in charge of every detail, none are too large or small. Your clients are guaranteed a stress free and pleasant trip from start to finish and you can have peace of mind. We understand the importance of high standards and quality of service, and our professionalism and attention to detail leave nothing to chance.

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc.

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a full service ground transportation company. We offer charters, meet & greet services, small to city-wide shuttles, scheduled service, tour services, and group activities. Our customers enjoy the fact that we focus on a few core services and perfect them to excellence instead of trying to do everything average.

Chicago Limousines Services/Sedan Companies

Executive Chauffeuring Limousine and Sedan Service

Call Executive Chauffeuring for all your business and personal ground transportation needs, such as: Airport Transfers (O’Hare, Midway & Mitchell), Chicago Corporate Travel, Chicago Conventions, Chicago Weddings, Sporting Events, Concerts, or just a “Night on the Town”. We have a perfect vehicle for any occasion.

O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service®

O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service®, a unique, service oriented, dependable, professional transportation company serving the Chicagoland area and beyond. Specializing in a fleet of Limousines, Sedans and Deluxe Mini Coaches. We realize that our success is the result of customer satisfaction – satisfaction that must be renewed every day.

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The Best Chicago Destination Management Companies can provide the following meeting and event services:

Event planning
Site selection
Contract negotiation
Activities
Dine arounds
On-site staffing
Program logistics
Special events
Nationally recognized entertainment
Decor
Cutting edge audio visual
Integrated marketing
Tours
Transportation
Meet and greets
VIP services
Custom concierge
Amenities & gifts

Here’s a quick list of Chicago’s top Planner Preferred Destination Management Companies:

Bucom International 308 West Erie Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654

BUCOM International brings years of knowledge and experience both domestically and internationally to service your planning needs.  We have researched, developed and executied meetings and incentive programs ranging from 20 people to 6,500 people.

Total Event Resources 1920 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Under the leadership of President Kathy Miller, Total Event Resources has worked with Fortune 500 companies and associations nationwide in the management and production of their major events, trade shows and meetings.

Masterplan 1601 W. 55th St.
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
 
Established full-service DMC since 1991 with specialization in event management. As the preferred DMC of Chicago’s top hotels, Masterplan also provides transportation, customized tours/activities, and professional airport and registration staff. Our experienced team of meeting and event planners will ensure that you and your attendees are provided with outstanding service for all of your destination management needs.

In the Loop-Chicago 900 North Franklin St., Suite 403
Chicago, IL 60610

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions 2500 West Higgins Road, Suite 935
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a full service ground transportation company. We offer charters, meet & greet services, small to city-wide shuttles, scheduled service, tour services, and group activities. Our customers enjoy the fact that we focus on a few core services and perfect them to excellence instead of trying to do everything average.

Ivan Carlson & Associates 2224 West Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60612

Ivan Carlson & Associates specializes in scenic design, themed decor, stage sets and creative event design for corporate special events. We operate a 40,000 square foot facility on Chicago’s west side that is home to dynamic props, intriguing themed decor, unusual set pieces and an array of scenic design elements. ade shows and meetings.

Otis Productions 4878 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
 
For over a decade, Otis Productions has designed custom events for organizations large and small. We combine professionalism, creativity, and supplier negotiation expertise to make your next event a success.

More Chicago Destination Management Companies…

Chicago Is
151 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1104
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Chicago Meetings & More
5118 North Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
 
CTC
2000 North Racine Ave., Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60614
 
Eved Services
4811 West Oakton St., Suite 250
Skokie, IL 60077
 
Event Architects
311 West Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610
 
GMS Global Management Services Inc.
360 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1001
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Masterplan Inc.
1601 West 55th St.
La Grange Highlands , IL 60525
 
On The Scene Destination and Event Management
500 North Dearborn St., Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60610

Revel Global Events
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601 

Visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Destination Management Resource Guide for Chicago meetings and event planners seeking only the absolute best in Chicago.

Kick off the holiday season with an entertaining 2-hour lightly narrated tour aboard a warmly decorated Chicago Trolley. You’ll travel amongst the festive lights and enchanting sights of downtown Chicago including:

• The Magnificent Mile
• State Street Windows
• Daley Plaza’s 40-foot tree
• Navy Pier
 
We’ll make a special stop at “Christkindlmarket Chicago“ a traditional German American Holiday Market with distinctive crafts, artistic glass creations, delicious sweets, holiday food and drinks. The Trolley tour includes a York Peppermint Brownie and Hot Cocoa at The Hershey’s Store on Michigan Avenue. What a wonderful way to start your holiday season! Your family, friends or business associates will be asking to make this a part of their yearly holiday tradition!

Group tours run from 11/28 to 12/23/08 and are booking fast.
 
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