New Venues | July 2021
Pendry Chicago (Hotel) and Chateau Carbide (Rooftop) Photo Credit: Pendry Hotel ChicagoPhoto Credit: Pendry Hotel ChicagoPhoto Credit: Pendry Hotel ChicagoPhoto Credit: Pendry Hotel Chicago Pendry Hotels & Resorts is a new luxury hospitality brand from Montage...
How to Get a Job in Events
Starting a career in events was daunting before a global pandemic. Fear of an additional wave of the Delta variant may give some people planning pause, but now is the time to sharpen your skills and get out there. Events are already making a comeback, and after...
5 Things to do in Chicago July 2021
Our top 5 recommendations for fun activities in Chicago for July 2021
Welcome Back, Chicago
Dear Industry Professionals: As the Creator of Chicago Planner Magazine, I am excited to welcome you all back. On Friday, June 11, 2021, Mayor Lightfoot announced that Chicago would officially be fully reopened. With vaccinations well-distributed, and summer...
City Loosens Restrictions for Dining & Venue Capacities
On Monday, September 28th it was announced that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be easing restrictions on indoor spaces, allowing bars and restaurants to be at 40% capacity. According to the Chicago Tribune, "Chicago bars that don’t serve food will be allowed to...
New Venues | July 2021
Pendry Chicago (Hotel) and Chateau Carbide (Rooftop) Photo Credit: Pendry Hotel ChicagoPhoto Credit: Pendry Hotel ChicagoPhoto Credit: Pendry Hotel ChicagoPhoto Credit: Pendry Hotel Chicago Pendry Hotels & Resorts is a new luxury hospitality brand from Montage...
How to Get a Job in Events
Starting a career in events was daunting before a global pandemic. Fear of an additional wave of the Delta variant may give some people planning pause, but now is the time to sharpen your skills and get out there. Events are already making a comeback, and after...
5 Things to do in Chicago July 2021
Our top 5 recommendations for fun activities in Chicago for July 2021
Welcome Back, Chicago
Dear Industry Professionals: As the Creator of Chicago Planner Magazine, I am excited to welcome you all back. On Friday, June 11, 2021, Mayor Lightfoot announced that Chicago would officially be fully reopened. With vaccinations well-distributed, and summer...
City Loosens Restrictions for Dining & Venue Capacities
On Monday, September 28th it was announced that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be easing restrictions on indoor spaces, allowing bars and restaurants to be at 40% capacity. According to the Chicago Tribune, "Chicago bars that don’t serve food will be allowed to...
Feta Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto (by Amanda Martin)
Article Provided Courtesy of Amanda Martin, Event Planner and Food Enthusiast The Idea Growing up in Midwestern suburbia I developed an adorably bland palate. I liked my steak gray with a big splooge of ketchup. I demanded my Mexican fare closely resemble a Chalupa. I...
Forbidden Root Brewpub Open
Forbidden Root opened its brewpub on Chicago Avenue Thursday, offering a lovely variety of unique bites and entrees in addition to the beers on tap. By the time I arrived, the space was bustling with enthusiastic locals and there wasn't a seat in the house. I was...
Easy Rice Dish: Ginger Miso Rice in a Honey-Teriyaki Sauce
Ginger Miso & Honey-Teriyaki Rice with Chicken
Chicago Planner Magazine 2016
I am very excited about this year’s upcoming revamp of Chicago Planner Magazine and making 2016 the best year yet! 2015 was a very tough year for me, losing both my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. I had big goals for 2015 but as the lack of postings show, things...
Read of the Month: The Eureka Factor
This Month's read is all about figuring it out. Even if you brain feels like it's running low, just read this book and rest assured. Available on Amazon.com
Read of the Month
Holiday Season is upon us and sometimes we just need a refresher on how to be the best event planners possible. This book is the perfect refresher course before the insanity of holiday hits. Get it on Amazon.com
Read of the Month: Good to Great
This book illustrates what makes a good establishment from a great one. If you want to learn to be great, check out this month's read. Available on Amazon.com
Labor Day Party Ideas
Labor Day is more than just a three day weekend. It's a great reason to relax and throw a party. Here are ideas for hosting a great Labor Day Party THEMES & DECOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
Labor Day Cocktails
Labor Day is basically Summer's Last Hurrah. Make it tasty with these beverages! Blackberry Soda Recipe from Imbibe Magazine 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves, loosely packed 2 pints fresh, ripe blackberries Ice cubes Soda water...
Fall Conventions in Chicago
Conventions are happening all the time in Chicago, but fall is definitely one of the busier seasons in Chicago. Stay on top of what's going on by checking out this list of Fall Conventions from Choose Chicago.