Category: Unique Chicago Venues

Historic Chicago Party Space Downtown Chicago

January 6, 2013 |

Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group
17 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

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Have a truly unique event experience within the setting of the historic Berghoff building at 17 West Adams Street in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. The Historic Berghoff building offers individuals or organizations access to four beautiful event rooms. Additionally, we are able to provide off-premise catering at an array of different venues across the city. With over 25 years experience, we’re familiar with each space and have great working relationships to ensure we get you the best value from all involved vendors.

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Total Capacity of Venue and all spaces for private event: **Private Dining specific**

Seated dinner 250; Reception 400 – different combinations of private rooms can be combined depending on event

Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms:

1. Century Room: 100 seated (with dance floor), 200 reception
2. East Room: 50 seated, 75 reception
3. West Room: 80 seated, 120 reception
4. Chefs Room: 20 seated

Is there Private or Semi private space available? Yes, all 4 rooms mentioned above are available for private events.

How is the room set at capacity (Long tables? Rounds of X per table)
We are flexible with the set up of each room

Do you offer any unique views? Historic building with original woodwork, woodcarvings and bar since 1913. Original light fixtures and Tiffany’s stained glass windows.

Is there an F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s)? yes, it varies based on the time of year, space needed, etc – please inquire

Is there a rental fee to reserve / use the room? If so, how much is the rental fee? no

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Navy Pier Chicago Event Space for up to 1500 Guests

November 14, 2012 |

The Crystal Gardens is a perfect and unique location to host your event. The Crystal Gardens is a beautiful indoor, one-acre – botanical garden. This six-story glass atrium with a 50 foot arched ceiling holds over 80 live palm trees, lush foliage, hanging “twinkle lights” and dancing “leapfrog” fountains. Located on Chicago’s famous Navy Pier, the Crystal Garden provides spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline, Lake Michigan, the Ferris wheel, and Navy Pier’s Dock Street.

The Crystal Gardens, operated by Phil Stefani Signature Events, is located on Navy Pier, one of Chicago’s premiere tourist attractions. We are on Lake Michigan near the heart of the Loop, and offer beautiful views of the Chicago Skyline, and the rest of Navy Pier. Our six-story glass atrium and one-acre botanical garden provide a lush and beautiful look, that makes us an ideal corporate event venue. Under our 50-foot arched ceiling, we offer more than 80 live palm trees, and lush foliage that gives the garden a pristine outdoors feel.

The Crystal Gardens provides spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline, Lake Michigan, the Ferris wheel, and Navy Pier’s Dock Street. The Crystal Gardens is a magnificent place to host your next Corporate or Social Event.

The Gardens can accommodate groups of 100 to 1,500 guests. Each event is individually planned by one of our sales and catering representatives to ensure a customized menu and a unique experience for each of our clients.

Total Capacity of Venue:
1500

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Unique views ?
Yes, Lake Michigan, Chicago Skyline

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room:
Yes

Email us directly for details and pricing

Large Indoor Rooftops in Chicago for Events & Holiday Parties

November 12, 2012 |

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“One of three top rooftop lounges in the world” – Travel + Leisure

A glamorous, 7,000 square foot escape on the 27th floor of theWit, ROOF has earned international praises for its gorgeous design, sweeping views of Chicago, entertainment programming and expressive hand-crafted cocktails and cuisine. Share sushi, small plates and incredible flatbreads from our wood burning oven such as an Austrailian Black Perigord Truffle pizza with carmelized onion, fingerling potatoes, asparagus and burrata cheese. Delight in the desserts from our celebrated pastry chef, including chocolate churros made expressively with Patron XO. Take in various views of the city from a cabana booth on the Patio, a cozy enclave by the fireplace in the Living Room or a breathtaking table on The Hangover which jets out over the side of the building. Enjoy varied programming from acoustic guitar performances on Tuesday evenings to a high-energy club scene on Friday and Saturday nights and a whimsical afternoon experience—ROOF Sundays: A Daytime Affair—a colorful day party where dancers, live musicians and performers groove along to some of the world’s best DJs.

A new retractable glass enclosure over the outdoor portion of ROOF ensures that the party will go on all year long in any kind of weather. Capacity: 350 guests.

Click here to email our event manager directly to request information for your upcoming party or event.

Increase Your Creative Potential

November 9, 2012 |

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Increase your creative potential

We all experience creative blocks in our work. Sometimes we feel stuck, or fear making the wrong decision, or maybe we are on the right track but just don’t know it yet. While we can’t always get out of the office, many artists and innovators agree that a change in scenery, or at least routine, can help jump-start your latent creative potential. Here are five suggestions that well-known creative professionals use to get inspired. Try one, or all five. Here’s to your next brilliant idea!

1. Change What You’re Looking At: Start keeping a folder of inspirational and funny quotes, pictures, typography, illustrations, photos, etc. Spend sometime looking through them when you’re feeling stuck for a kick-start of motivation.
2. Just Get Something Down on Paper: Stop agonizing about your words and ideas, sometimes just getting your thoughts out on paper gets you in the groove again. Doodling helps too, don’t be afraid of drawing.
3. Talk to Someone: It doesn’t matter if it is a colleague, friend, or even your kid – just explain the problem or challenge your dealing with, and they may come up with a solution that sparks an idea for you.
4. Do Something that Makes you Feel Good: Whether it’s indulging in bubble bath or shoes, or a self-improvement project like cleaning and re-organizing your workspace – when you feel good about yourself you’ll be ready to take that next big thing on with gusto.
5. Make Something with your Hands: Try an art class, or pick up a creative hobby whether it is cooking, painting, woodworking or the like. The act of creating will get you out of your head and into the moment. It’s usually in those brief moments of clarity when our best ideas strike!

Written by Claire Hurwitz – Special Events Manager at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago. Lillstreet specializes in art-focused team building and retreats to help businesses grow their creative might. Their new event and meeting center, The Lillstreet Loft, will open in January 2013.  Once an industrial gear making factory, our 40,000-square-foot facilities now house eight art departments, 22 classrooms, 50 artist studios and an intimate gallery space. Private groups can soak up the creative experience during a business meeting, group outing or art party.

*Adapted from the book BreakThrough! Overcome Creative Block & Spark Your Imagination.

Click here to contact Claire Hurwitz at Lillstreet Art Center

THE LILLSTREET ARTISAN WEDDING FAIR

THE LILLSTREET ARTISAN WEDDING FAIR

[ 0 ] July 30, 2012 |

Event Details: Date & Time: Sunday, August 12th 12pm – 4pm.

Spend an intimate afternoon at Lillstreet Art Center planning your special day. Interact with a carefully selected gathering of artistic vendors who specialize in handcrafted, custom products and services. Your ticket includes vendor samples, one cocktail and the opportunity to screen print a handkerchief or create a metal wedding charm. First 50 attendee receive a free screen-printed tote.

Lillstreet is located at 4401 N Ravenswood Ave (at Montrose). We are steps from the Montrose brown line and there is free parking along Ravenswood.

Ticket Details:

Space is limited for this special event. The advanced ticket price of $5.00 can be applied to a minimum purchase of $25 from the Lillstreet Gallery. You will receive a discount coupon upon arrival. Only one discount per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00 on event day.

Questions:  Contact Claire at 773-769-4226 and mention you found us on Hereschicago.com

The Prime Experience with Earl Bennett of the Chicago Bears

The Prime Experience with Earl Bennett of the Chicago Bears

[ 0 ] July 17, 2012 |

III Forks Hosts an Exclusive Charity Event with Local Sports Stars.  Savor a three course meal. Mix and mingle with Earl and other teammates. Sip select cocktails, enjoy live & silent auctions. All for a great cause!

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When:

Sunday, July 22

Time:

Sunday, July 22nd | 6:30 pm doors open 7 pm dinner

Where:

III Forks
Lakeshore East, Upper Randolph and Field
180 N. Field Blvd
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.938.4309
www.3forks.com

Cost:

$200 ticket / $250 VIP ticket

Before the Chicago Bears depart for training camp, receiver Earl Bennett is holding a dinner party to benefit his charity, Earl Bennett’s Legends for Literacy. III Forks will host “The Prime Experience with Earl Bennett” on Sunday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include a reception, three course dinner by Executive Chef Clark Grant, cocktails and the opportunity to meet and mingle with Earl Bennett and friends (fellow players and other sports stars). Guests will be able to ask questions about the upcoming season, purchase raffle tickets and enjoy silent and live auctions.

The fee to attend is $200 per person (includes dinner and drinks) or $250 per person (VIP ticket includes intimate reception on the rooftop with Earl and friends, photo and autograph opportunities, dinner and drinks). Those purchasing two tickets to the event, regular and VIP, will receive a signed commemorative gift from Earl. All proceeds will benefit Earl Bennett’s Legends for Literacy, which provides reading tools and training that increases the literacy proficiency rate in after school programs in and around Chicago.

Chicago Bears receiver Earl Bennett says he is looking forward to the support of the Chicago Bears community as I team with Dream Builders to create the Legends for Literacy program here in Chicago. It is important to encourage our youth today to turn off the TV, and put down the video game controllers, and pick up a book and read. Join me as I work to increase the literacy proficiency rates around the Chicago community.

“The Prime Experience with Earl Bennett”

Passed Hors d Oeuvres

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Beef Croustades

Bleu Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Plated Dinner

III Forks Salad

USDA Prime Filet Mignon and Crabcake with Fingerling Potatoes

Chocolate Ganache Cake and Texas Pecan Cake

Beverages

Absolut Vodka cocktails, Blue Moon and Miller Lite beer, Terlato wines, soda, iced tea and coffee

For questions or to purchase tickets, please call III Forks at 312-938-4309.

Restaurants on the Chicago River with Outdoor Terrace

Restaurants on the Chicago River with Outdoor Terrace

January 4, 2012 |

South Branch Tavern & Grille
100 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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South Branch is one of Chicago’s newest and boldest riverside event venues; ideal for weddings and private weekend events. Envision a lavish outdoor wedding in the warm summer sun on our Pavilion Patio; an oasis in the heart of the city. In colder months, imagine sprawling views of snow falling on the Chicago River to accentuate your occasion.

Click here for details and to contact us about your next event

 

Fun Holiday Party Place Near Schaumburg for office party or company holiday party

November 12, 2011 |

TopGolf Corporate Event Space

TopGolf Parties & Events
699 W Thorndale Ave
Wood Dale, IL 60191

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TopGolf is the premier golf entertainment complex perfect for any occasion, event or private party.

Our innovative and addicting point scoring golf games, combined with our new menu and refreshing cocktails, make this a far cry from your average event venue. TopGolf is also a great alternative as opposed to reserving private space at a restaurant or bar. The fun is free, and trust us, there will be plenty of it.

Worried about the weather? No need. Rain or shine, each bay is covered so that only the good elements from Mother Nature make it in.

TopGolf Holiday Parties

Choose the party venue that is sure to hit the mark and make the holidays more than happy! And since no golfing experience is necessary, absolutely everyone can join in.

We cater for small groups of 10 looking for a lunchtime gathering all the way up to corporate events for 400 people, including a gourmet meal, open bar and live entertainment. With a tasty selection of festive menus to choose from, we have Holiday Party packages to suit every budget.

TopGolf Social Parties

The atmosphere at TopGolf is always one big party, so why not create your own and plan your next group outing at this hotspot. Adults, children, friends and family will be glad you chose TopGolf for your next:

Birthday Party
Happy Hour
Bachelor Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Family Reunion
Golf Outing
Game Watch

TopGolf Corporate Events

You could have your event at a boring meeting facility, but we know you’ll make the right decision. Our fun and relaxed atmosphere puts everyone at ease and naturally encourages team bonding and creativity!

Client Entertainment
Employee Entertainment
Team Building
Meetings
Retreats
Seminars
Training

Click here to ontact TopGolf’s event coordinator directly for your next client outing, party, special or corporate event

Large Venues Corporate Event Venues in Chicago for up to 1000 guests

Large Venues Corporate Event Venues in Chicago for up to 1000 guests

September 18, 2011 |

Enclave Chicago Event Space
220 West Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60610-3121

Enclave is the premier locale for events – 15,000 square foot, multi-level venue complete with four bars, dance floors, lounge seating and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Our open floor plan offers the flexibility to accommodate 50 to 1,000+ guests. The DJ booth sits atop a newly renovated stage that doubles as additional table service areas for our VIPs as well as the ideal performance area for our many guest-artist appearances.

Click here to request more information from Amber Goetz – Private Events Manager of Enclave

Step up and above the dance floor at one of the tables in our elevated VIP section and gain a birds-eye view of the space. With a mix of plush fabrics, oak bars and fine art, Enclave offers the unexpected delight of a night life space as well as the versatility to transform into a professional atmosphere. The space is easily manipulated to allow each and every production the versatility to create the desired layout.

Total Capacity of Venue and all spaces for private event: can accommodate 50-1000+ people, 15,000 square foot venue.

Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms (if applicable):

1. Main Level accommodates up to 700 (but can be sectioned to allow for smaller groups)
2. Lower Level accommodates up to 300

Total Capacity of Venue:
1000 guests

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Room Set at Capacity:
Reception

Rental Fee to Reserve / Use the Room:
Negotiable

Our most Important Target Market is ?

Enclave is pleased to accommodate groups ranging from 50-1000+ guests seeking a venue for corporate and/or social events.

We are most proud of our ability to ?

We are proud to offer a full-time, professional on-site Event Planner to assist you with all aspects of your event including but not limited to full catering, staging, décor, sound, lighting, videography, customized menus & audio-visual coordination

We are famous with customers for our ability to ?

Our customers are at ease knowing that our professional staff takes great pride in providing superb service for a seamless event.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers ?

Enclave offers the unexpected delight of a night-life space with the versatility to transform into a completely customized atmosphere.

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best ?

Whether a corporate event, dinner dance, gala reception, fashion show or an off-site outing for conventioneers, we can create the atmosphere you seek for any occasion

Our company enhances customer lives by offering ?

Enclave’s 15,000 square foot, multi-level venue complete with four bars, dance floors, lounge seating and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems provide a unique venue for any occasion

We offer our customers the best ?

Event experience – from initial planning through final execution and post-event details

Recent Clients:

1. Canon 2. Blackberry 3. AT&T 4. Google 5. BRIDES Magazine 6. Kohler 7. Paramount Pictures 8. Entertainment Weekly 9. PricewaterhouseCoopers 10. Edelmen 11. MySpace 12. InStyle Magazine

Awards/Achievements:

Best Nightclub – CitySearch, Top Place to See Celebrities in Chicago – Chicago Tribune, Notable Clients: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Josh Duhamel, Lady Gaga, Usher, Kim, Khloe & Kourtney Kardashian, Black-Eyed Peas, Vince Vaughn, Michael Jordan

Large Convention Party Places in Chicago Downtown

Large Convention Party Places in Chicago Downtown

September 18, 2011 |

 

Cuvee Chicago Event Space
308 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Cuvée is the premiere locale for events to be hosted–5,500 square feet, two expansive bars, lounge seating, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems are all included in our venue and available for your enjoyment. The floor plan is open, as well as fluid. All furniture is portable and can be reconfigured to satisfy most any request. The design was constructed as a means of keeping the flow of guests moving in and around the unique space. This layout offers the flexibility to accommodate up to 400 guests. The modest exterior of the venue creates a unique impression on our guests as they enter an illuminated hallway leading into an environment unlike any in the city.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION from Amber Goetz Private Events Manager of Cuvee

Cuvee is a term that refers to the very best selection used for the premier champagnes of the world.
As the name suggests, every element of this ultra-lounge was considered and careful selections were made to create an intimate, yet exciting, setting. Cuvée combines the luxurious feel of sophistication and intimacy with a unique approach to table service and layout.

Total Capacity of Venue:
400

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Room Set at Capacity:
Reception

Rental Fee to Reserve / Use the Room:
negotiable

Our most Important Target Market is ?

Cuvée is pleased to accommodate groups ranging from 50-400 guests seeking a venue for corporate and/or social events.

We are most proud of our ability to ?

We are proud to offer a full-time, professional on-site Event Planner to assist you with all aspects of your event including but not limited to full catering, staging, décor, sound, lighting, videography, customized menus & audio-visual coordination

We are famous with customers for our ability to ?

Our guests are confident in our ability to provide them with a true ultra-lounge affair with complete satisfaction in our service and sophistication.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers ?

Cuvée offers the unexpected delight of a ultra-lounge space with the versatility to transform into a completely customized atmosphere.

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best ?

Whether a corporate event, dinner dance, gala reception, fashion show or an off-site outing for conventioneers, we can create the atmosphere you seek for any occasion.

Our company enhances customer lives by offering ?

Cuvée offers guests an exclusive invitation to experience a night at our high-end ultra-lounge, one which the finest of Chicago’s VIPS call a refreshing escape and a sanctuary to enjoy champagne and celebration.

We offer our customers the best ?

We are unparalleled in our ability to provide the most refined, luxury space available for private affairs in the city. We pride ourselves on providing the best event experience – from initial planning through final execution & post event details

Recent Clients:

1. Chicago Tribune 2. US Weekly 3. Wall Street Journal 4. Bank of America 5. UBS 6. American Red Cross 7. Children’s Memorial Hospital 8. Paramount Pictures 9. Millennium Films 10. Universal Pictures

Awards/Achievements:

(#1) Top Rated Late-Night Lounges – Chicago Scene Magazine- Top Place to See Celebrities in Chicago – Chicago Tribune- Trump International Hotel & Tower Concierge Top Preferred Destination- Notable Clients: Demi Moore, Vince Vaughn, Edward Norton

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION from Amber Goetz Private Events Manager of Cuvee