Festivals, Conventions and Summer Events In Chicago
Everyone knows that Chicagoans put up with the winter just for our awesome summers! June is alive with endless festival and summer event options. Events 12 is a great resource of all the festivals in Chicago: http://www.events12.com/chicago/june/ But don't forget...
Top 5 Rooftops in Downtown Chicago
Cindy's at the Chicago Athletic Club Cerise at the Virgin Hotel I/O Urban Roofscape at the Godfrey The Terrace at Trump International Hotel & Tower Drumbar at the Raffaello Hotel
Read of the Month: Performing Under Pressure
We have ALL been there and being able to perform under pressure is key for any event planner. While this book may not have been written by event planners, it could have (should have?) been. Clients can cause a lot of stress and during an event, a worried client is...
Realistic Organization Tips
Start Off Easy - Stop Trying to Completely Change How You Live Sometimes it's hard to be organized, especially if you do not have any OCD tendencies. In the events world, everyone assumes your home and work space looks exactly like a Crate & Barrel display. But...
Caterer of the Month: Cappuccino Catering with CCI Presents
Our Caterer of the Month is CCI Presents. What makes them interesting is the vast array of beverages they offer in addition to the unique and beautiful presentations of their offerings. When I first saw this company at a Choose Chicago event, I was blown away by the...
Festivals, Conventions and Summer Events In Chicago
Everyone knows that Chicagoans put up with the winter just for our awesome summers! June is alive with endless festival and summer event options. Events 12 is a great resource of all the festivals in Chicago: http://www.events12.com/chicago/june/ But don't forget...
Top 5 Rooftops in Downtown Chicago
Cindy's at the Chicago Athletic Club Cerise at the Virgin Hotel I/O Urban Roofscape at the Godfrey The Terrace at Trump International Hotel & Tower Drumbar at the Raffaello Hotel
Read of the Month: Performing Under Pressure
We have ALL been there and being able to perform under pressure is key for any event planner. While this book may not have been written by event planners, it could have (should have?) been. Clients can cause a lot of stress and during an event, a worried client is...
Realistic Organization Tips
Start Off Easy - Stop Trying to Completely Change How You Live Sometimes it's hard to be organized, especially if you do not have any OCD tendencies. In the events world, everyone assumes your home and work space looks exactly like a Crate & Barrel display. But...
Caterer of the Month: Cappuccino Catering with CCI Presents
Our Caterer of the Month is CCI Presents. What makes them interesting is the vast array of beverages they offer in addition to the unique and beautiful presentations of their offerings. When I first saw this company at a Choose Chicago event, I was blown away by the...
10 Things To Do Before the End of Summer
You look at the calendar and repeat the date back to yourself. August? And it's almost over?! Before you know it the Chicago snow will be rolling in while the temperature drops and the sun goes away for everything but late morning and afternoon. It always seems...
Labor Day Party Ideas For Inside City Dwellers
When reading through different labor day party ideas I hoped to find a wide variety of creativity. It was basically "stuff to do in your backyard." Well if you're like many Chicagoans, chances are you're lucky if your building has a roof or balcony or any kind of...
Using Twitter for an Event
Recently I had a coworker come in and say to me "Hey guys, we should all get on twitter! I just figured it out and it's awesome." To which my immediate thought was You just figured it out? ...I get it, though. I feel like I've just gotten the hang of Pinterest and...
More Things To Do In Chicago
There are so many awesome things to do in Chicago and when I put it out my Top 5 list, it was quickly made apparent that it should be a Top 10 list! So firstly I must thank the lovely fellow Chicagoans on Linked in for these great ideas! Here are a few more items to...
10 Pop-up Event Venue Ideas
Sometimes other people can say things better than you can yourself. Cvent has this great blog post about Pop-up Event Space that I just HAD to share! So reconsider how you may use an empty space and turn it into a fabulous party!...
RM Champagne Salon
All Photographs by Derek Richmond RM Champagne Salon: The name alone sounds pretty fabulous. The concept is also great - a cozy yet classy establishment with great wines and champagnes complemented by small plates, cheeses and salad options. There's a lovely...
Taking My Own Advice: Social Media in Real Life
Last week I wrote about the importance of getting more involved in-person with your social media efforts. This week I had the pleasure of working a dinner for a company who wanted to display their products for people they recognized to be very influential for...
Have an Event with Grand Lux Cafe
There are so many places to enjoy in Chicago, especially when it comes to food. Grand Lux has always been one of my favorite restaurants since I first moved here about 7 years ago. There's a wide variety of delicious food and the decor is beautiful. My family...
Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
Let's say you're just here on business or you've only got a weekend in the city and you've never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago...
What to do this weekend: Festa Italiana & Classical Music in the Park
After Lollapalooza, some of us need a break but if you don't, check out Festa Italiana which starts today at 5PM and runs through Sunday. To learn more click here. Want something enjoyable and relaxing to do on a Sunday morning? Check out Classical Music in the Park...