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.

Pavilion Bar and Patio
Limited reservations are accepted on South Branch’s patio for groups of 20 or more with start times between the hours of 1:30 and 4pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. South Branch does not accept patio reservations on Thursdays or Fridays. Patio reservations do not guarantee inside space in the event of inclement weather and minimums do apply.

Main Dining Room
Our main dining room can accommodate seated groups from 20 to 50 guests or provide cocktail reception space for groups ranging from 20 to 100. Happy hour events can be booked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with start times from 1:30 to 5:00pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30pm. Minimums to reserve this space do apply.

Private Dining Room
Our private dining room can accommodate seated groups for 10 to 20 guests and a standing cocktail for 15 to 25 guests. Dinner and happy hour reservations are accepted from 1:30 to 7:30pm. A food and beverage minimum of $175 per hour applies to book this space.

The Monroe Bar
The Monroe Bar can accommodate seated groups for 10 to 20 guests or provide cocktail reception space for 50-60 guests. Happy hour events can be booked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with start times from 1:30 to 4:30pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Minimums to reserve this space do apply.

Private Group Events
South Branch’s unique space is perfect for private weekday and weekend events. Whether you are hosting a company outing, planning a wedding, organizing a charity event, or just celebrating with friends, South Branch is the perfect place to host large group gatherings. With our riverside patio and pavilion bar, spacious Main Dining Room, and chic Monroe Bar areas to choose from, South Branch has everything you need to execute any type of event. 100 guests are required to book a private weekday or weekend event. Minimums do apply.

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CHICAGO RESTAURANT PRIVATE ROOMS/AUDIO VISUAL

Full restaurant buy-outs are available with a food and beverage minimum, ask your Event Planner for details.  CLICK HERE TO EMAIL OUR EVENT PLANNER DIRECTLY TO INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR MEETING OR EVENT

Max Seated/Reception:

Grill Room 70 / 100
Grill Room Semi Private 40 / 50
Summit Room 20 / 30
Ranch Room 90 / 150

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Historical Meeting Space

The perfect place for special events featuring well-appointed indoor spaces and an outdoor plaza with a spectacular view of Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. A variety of event spaces—including the Chicago Room, with the adjoining Robinson Gallery; the Rubloff Auditorium and adjacent Wrigley Gallery; the North & Clark Café; and the Mandel Conference Room—offer options for your event.

The Chicago Room

Chicago Room with round tables with its Georgian-style architecture and breathtaking views, the Chicago Room provides a classic setting for any event. Entering through the Sanger P. Robinson Gallery, the space features east-facing windows overlooking Uihlein Plaza and Lincoln Park. The interior walls contain back-lit cases displaying exquisite stained glass panels.

Cafe from upper level

Located on the Museum’s first floor, the newly renovated North & Clark Café is available for private rentals. The Café features floor-to-ceiling windows offering unique views of Lincoln Park and the Children’s Fountain. Set on two levels, the Café accommodates 60 to 80 guests for a plated meal and up to 120 guests for a cocktail-style reception.

Rubloff Auditorium

The Rubloff Auditorium is one of the most handsome and versatile theaters in the city. The fully operational theater is the perfect setting for a variety of events. The adjacent Wrigley Gallery is perfect for receptions prior to or following a program in the auditorium.

Mandel Conference Room

This elegant conference room includes forty armchairs with burgundy fabric cushions and ten six-foot tables, which can be arranged to suit your needs. Seats 40.
 
Guild Room

The Guild RoomThe newly renovated Guild Room features state of the art audio visual capabilities and floor to ceiling windows along the South Wall of the Room. Twelve six-foot tables and fifty arm chairs are included with the rental of the space. Seats 50.

Click here to request information from The Chicago History Museum

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Stanley Field Hall

The Field Museum is Chicago’s most elegant and unique setting for special events. Whether it is an intimate dinner for 75 or a rockin’ reception for 8,000, we can accommodate your needs 364 days a year! Let us treasure you and your guests by providing superior service and priceless exhibitions to experience.

Click here to send an email request directly to the Field Museum’s Event Coordinator

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Oxygen Bars are perfect for Private Parties:

Breathe new life into your next party and feel the oxygen difference with an Oasis Oxygen Bar from Casino Party Planners. We will provide a beautiful lighted bar with bubble walls that transcends into any decor. We combine 92% pure oxygen along with popular aromatherapies to create an uplifting, invigorating, and therapeutic session that your guests will be talking about long after the event!

Each bar seats four guests at a time, providing oxygen “shots” that last from five – ten minutes each (our recommended per-person session time for special events). Individual sessions can actually go as long as 20 minutes for a private party.

Oxygen Bars are perfect for Corporate & Special Events:

For corporate events, this is the perfect way to keep potential clients seated and listening to what you have to say in a relaxing manner. Imagine how easy it is to start up a conversation with a client or prospect about the services your company could provide during an oxygen session, giving you yet another golden opportunity to give event visitors your sales pitch.

This is the perfect way to keep potential clients and/or party guests entertained. There are always long lines of people waiting to try the bar. No other product can offer you this type of relaxed, receptive, and captive audience, especially at our low cost!

With an Oasis Oxygen Bar, you and your company will be the main attraction! Our Oxygen bars are an unbelievable attention grabber and powerful sales tool for our clients; the visitors to the event will remember your logo, your company, and the incredible oxygen bar adventure you provided. Oasis Oxygen Bars will make your clients beg for an invite to your next event.

Let an Oasis Oxygen Bar make your future trade show, expo, convention or special event an affair to remember!

Please visit our listing on Hereschicago.com to contact us directly and please mention you found us on Hereschicago.com!

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Navy Pier collects its third win (2007, 2008) for Best Attraction. Historically, Navy Pier has been a shipping facility, military training site and college campus—no matter the activity or function, this legendary site has it covered. Fifty acres of shops, restaurants, rides and event space overlook Lake Michigan and offer an endless array of amenities that are appealing for recreation and business.

Click here to contact Navy Pier for your upcoming meeting or event

Teambuilding Facility
THE WINNER IS:
Windy City Fieldhouse

Windy City Fieldhouse has provided teambuilding activities for more than 2,000 corporate clients in its tenure. Established in 1998, this multisport and entertainment facility has 55,000 square feet with options for off-site activities as well. Teamwork is important to Windy City not only for the activities they provide, but also in the customer service they extend.

Windy City Fieldhouse, Chicago, 773.486.7300

RUNNERS UP: Corporate Event Interactive, Catalyst Ranch

Click here to contact Windy City Fieldhouse for your next meeting or event

Hotel with Meeting & Event Space (more than 400 rooms)
THE WINNER IS:
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

The winner of this category three years in a row is the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The name may be a mouthful, but the abundance doesn’t end there: some of the staggering amenities include more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space, 1,173 posh guestrooms and a Grand Ballroom that can host 2,200. This hotel has it all inside and outside its doors, as it stands within walking distance of the downtown’s finest dining, shops and attractions.

RUNNERS UP: InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Pheasant Run Resort

Click here to contact the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

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Catering Company
THE WINNER IS:
Levy Events Catering

As one branch of the national Levy Restaurants group (the team behind Chicago-area Café Spiaggia, Fulton’s on the River, Bistro 110 and more), Levy Events Catering delivers the same dependable, polished service and food that their restaurants are known for providing. Acclaimed chefs and event planners create customized menus, which leaves no mystery as to why the list of venues Levy caters to is so long. Among them, Lincoln Park Zoo, McCormick Place and Wrigley Field.
Levy Events Catering, Chicago and Highland Park, 312.335.5062,

RUNNERS UP: Tasty Catering, Cork Catering & Special Events Banquet/Reception

Golf Club

THE WINNER IS:
Eaglewood Resort & Spa

The 37,000 square feet of function space, 295 beautiful guestrooms, and numerous options for upscale dining are only the supporting cast to Eaglewood Resort’s star amenity: the lush championship golf course just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Flanked by 100-year old oak trees and three glittering lakes, the 6,017-yard course opened in 1928 and underwent an update in 2006 to restore all bunkers, which has increased challenges while maintaining the course’s natural beauty.

Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, 630.773.1400

RUNNERS UP: Pheasant, Run Resort, Butterfield

A/V Provider
THE WINNER IS:
The AV Department Inc.

The AV Department Inc. specializes in providing technical support for small-to-medium-sized events. From onsite lighting, sound, projection and video and recording equipment to a staff of trained personnel, A/V services for meetings and events are completely taken care of by this second-time winner (2009). Furthermore, established sales, installation, and rental divisions offer top-notch guidance and service that match the company’s on-site abilities.

The AV Department Inc., Lemont, 630.243.0500

RUNNERS UP: The Meetinghouse Companies Inc., Destination Audio Visual

Destination Management Company
THE WINNER IS:
Chicago Travel Consultants

Chicago Travel Consultants provides premier destination services that offer attention to every detail. CTC assists meeting and event planners with securing venues and price breaks, as well as dinners, tours and teambuilding activities. They also provide contact with Chicago service providers including lighting, transportation, and catering professionals. Showcasing Chicago’s to-the-minute experiences, CTC’s staff manages around 250 programs annually, which range from 20 to 100,000 attendees.

Chicago Travel Consultants, Chicago, 773.880.5878

RUNNERS UP: On the Scene, In the Loop-Chicago

Boats/Cruises/Charters
THE WINNER IS:
The Red Witch

Within the fleet of Lakeshore Sail Charters is the Red Witch, a crimson-hulled traditional sailboat that measures 77 feet long. This gorgeous ship, also winner of this esteemed award in 2009, holds up to 49 passengers and was designed by arguably one of the world’s greatest naval architects, John G. Alden. Catered meetings, parties, teambuilding activities, and Lake Michigan tours are all offered aboard this bewitching schooner.

Red Witch, Chicago, 312.404.5800, redwitch.com

RUNNERS UP: Odyssey, Wendella

Rental Service Provider
THE WINNER IS:
Classic Party Rentals

Mainstay Classic Party Rentals is recognized as a standard bearer of quality event décor, from furniture and centerpieces to linens, stemware and more. This company knows events, and has the ability and the inventory to supply virtually any rental need. Between the event consultation, premium service, and 40 years experience, it’s no surprise that Classic Party Rentals is this category’s winner for the past three years.

Classic Party Rentals, McCook, 708.485.8010

RUNNERS UP: BBJ Linen, Hall’s Rentals

Historic Venue
THE WINNER IS:
Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center opened in 1827 as the city’s first central public library and was established as the Chicago Cultural Center in 1991. Countless free events offering music, dance, theater, art and family themes are presented in this gorgeous venue to encourage appreciation of the arts. Designed to impress, the building contains luxurious materials such as mother of pearl, polished brass and imported marbles and boasts the world’s largest stained-glass Tiffany dome.

Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, 312.744.2947

RUNNERS UP: Navy Pier, The Field Museum

Photography/Videography
THE WINNER IS:
GoPho

The photography pro behind GoPho is Ben Gonzales, a Southern Illinois University Cinema and Photography alum. With a great eye for capturing moments and scenes of beauty, Gonzales’ work has been featured in The Onion as well as advertisements for Pepsi, Jose Cuervo, and more. GoPho offers personal, commercial, travel and event photography services and is based out of Gonzales’ home studio in Chicago.

GoPho, Chicago, 847.372.1871

RUNNERS UP: Edward Fox Photography, ProMax Productions Inc.

Transportation
THE WINNER IS:
Windy City Limousine

Three-time winner Windy City Limousine offers 24/7 service and boasts a large and luxurious fleet, meaning you can go anywhere, anytime in a breeze. The official limo of several Chicago celebrities, Windy City is a favorite of meeting and event planners as well. Impeccable vehicles and polished service in Chicago is this company’s forte, but they’ll even arrange rides in other U.S. locations, if needed, through exclusive partnerships.

Windy City Limousine, Franklin Park, 847.916.9300

RUNNERS UP: A-1 Airport Limousine Service, Your Private Limousine Inc.

Venue
THE WINNER IS:
Galleria Marchetti

Galleria Marchetti takes the best Banquet/Reception Venue award for the third year in a row. The facility offers a grand setting for private parties and events with outdoor courtyards, a regal tented pavilion, fine dining options and five multi-function rooms, all just five minutes from downtown Chicago yet worlds away from the city’s hustle. You can be guaranteed that the event planning team here creates experiences as charming as the lavish surroundings.

Galleria Marchetti, Chicago, 312.563.0495

RUNNERS UP: River East Art Center, Navy Pier Grand Ballroom

Event Décor

THE WINNER IS:
The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.

This is Meetinghouse’s third win for Best Event Décor. This consistently exceptional firm sits just outside Chicago in Elmhurst, and houses a 32,000-square-foot design center brimming with elegant sets, fabrics, props and backdrops. In-house design divisions cater to specialty event needs including holiday décor and business theater activities, while the technology and lighting department set off the design with innovative technique.

The Meetinghouse Companies Inc., Elmhurst, 630.941.0600

RUNNERS UP: Ronsley Special Events, Kehoe Designs

Venue Outside Chicagoland
WINNER IS:
Pheasant Run Resort

Just an hour west of Chicago lies 250 acres of championship golf courses, nearly 500 lavish guestrooms and suites, vast meeting space and conference facilities, theaters, a spa and comedy club, bowling, restaurants…should we keep going? With its dizzying list of activities and amenities, its no wonder Pheasant Run Resort won a best venue category this year. This sprawling resort offers more than 100,000 square feet of event space, including 45 meeting rooms, two expo centers, four ballrooms and an amphitheater that can hold 320, all found on the stay-play-meet-and-eat campus.

Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, 630.584.6300

RUNNERS UP: Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel, Starved Rock Lodge

Florist
THE WINNER IS:
The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.

The Meetinghouse Companies Inc. also wins for the fourth year in the florist category. Complimenting the collections of tasteful décor are the artful displays from the onsite floral department. The floral team arranges on-trend arrangements that are one-of-a-kind and enhance the overall event design and ambiance. From flowers to finishing touches, The Meetinghouse Companies Inc. is the standard for top-notch event design in a one-stop shop.

The Meetinghouse Companies Inc., Elmhurst, 630.941.0600

RUNNERS UP: Kehoe Designs, Blumen Floral & Event Design

Conference Center
THE WINNER IS:
Q Center

Although Q Center is the Midwest’s largest conference center, meetings both big and small receive expert attention here thanks to a diligent staff comprised of professional events and media service teams, a conference manager and teambuilding professionals. Q Center hosts more than 150,000 square feet of IACC-certified meeting and function space, cutting-edge technology, catering services and 1,042 distraction-free guestrooms and suites, all lushly surrounded by 95 acres of St. Charles woodlands.

Q Center, St. Charles, 630.377.3100

RUNNERS UP: Northern Illinois University-Naperville, Pheasant Run Resort

Entertainment
THE WINNER IS:
Just for Fun Entertainment and Events Inc.

Just for Fun Entertainment & Events Inc. is all about creating self-proclaimed silly, creative and zany events, yet serious about keeping the details and service polished and professional. This company specializes in several areas (business entertainment, DJs and karaoke, entertainers, holiday parties), and matches spot-on entertainment with function. From corporate icebreakers to costume parties, Just for Fun knows how to build and keep up a good time, so planners can have one, too.

Just for Fun Entertainment and Events Inc., Evanston, 708.473.6947

RUNNERS UP: Clowning Around and Celebration Authority, Standing Room Only Orchestra

CVB
THE WINNER IS:
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau

Chicago’s assets are many, and the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau has a handle on promoting them all. The category’s winner three years in a row, the CCTB works to ensure visits go smoothly and the city’s economic vitality thrives. From knowledge on Chicago’s dining scene to marketing local businesses, the staff on the CCTB gives specialized service that benefits visitors and the city alike.

Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, Chicago, 312.567.8500

RUNNERS UP: St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau, Naperville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hotel with Meeting & Event Space (less than 400 rooms)
THE WINNER IS:
Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort

The IACC-certified meeting center and Audubon-certified Willow Crest Golf Club are not the only accolades of the Oak Brook Hills Marriot Resort. The facility (also last year’s winner) houses 42,500 square feet of meeting space including a grand ballroom that can accommodate 1,500 guests. The 348 guestrooms and 38 suites underwent an elegant overhaul in 2009, creating a luxury experience unparalleled in the area.

Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, Oak Brook, 630.850.5555

RUNNERS UP: Hilton Orrington Evanston, Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

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Chicago White Sox Non Game Day Experiences

333 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616

U.S. Cellular Field offers a wide variety of party areas on game days, non game days and all winter. Impress your guests with award winning catering and service by Levy Restaurants. U.S. Cellular Field provides complimentary and plentiful parking on non-game days and options to personalize our centerfield scoreboard. We are conveniently located near public transportation including CTA, Red Line and Metra Stations along with the expressway. To make your next party unforgettable, contact our event planners today!

Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms:

1.On Field & Concourse Parties – 10 – 2,000 people
2.The Stadium Club – 90 – 600 people
3.Home Plate Club – 30 – 130 people
4.Conferenece & Learning Center – 150 people
5.Home or Visitor Club House – 20 – 100 people

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

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

Our most Important Target Market is?

Corporate, Meetings planners, Charity & Social Events

We are most proud of our ability to?

Offer a unique experience in a major league ballpark. Complimentary parking. Customize an experience to fit your taste and budget.

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

Provide one stop shopping for all event needs with fabulous customer service.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

A unique opportunity you can not get in any other MLB ball parks in Chicago. Pictures in the Dugouts. Customize the scoreboard. Complimentary Parking

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

Amazing memories, ease in planning, delicious food and great customer service.

Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

Creating unforgettable memories

We offer our customers the best?

We surprise customers with great cuisine and customer service within a Major League Baseball ballpark.

Recent Clients:

1.Banking 2.Financial Services 3.Manufacturing Companies 4.Law Firms 5.Charities 6. Premier Packaging Suppliers

Awards/Achievements:

2005 World Series Champions. 2009 Levy Restaurants named one of the 10 most innovative companies in Sports

Types of Groups that are perfect for a Chicago White Sox party:

* 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

Click here to contact Cari Gold – Please mention Hereschicago.com when contacting me

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First Official Blackhawk City Roadwatch @ 10pin took place on Thursday,  October 7, 2010 at 7:30pm

Guests joined Gene Honda, Blackhawks PA Announcer and the Bud Light Ice Crew while watching the Game on the city’s largest HD Video wall at 10pin Bowling Lounge, Chicago, Illinois.  Ticket raffles included tickets to the home opener and drink specials all night.

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Come and meet one on one (think speed dating) with meeting planners, conference planners and event planners and present your event venues, restaurants and event services. We have over 50 planners registered and expect 100 qualified planners waiting to here about you and your venues and services.

For details, register and to view actual current list of planners coming, visit:

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Come meet with meeting planners, event planners and Chicago’s top hospitality professionals

at the 3rd annual Hereschicago.com Meetings and Hospitality Industry’s St. Pat’s BASH! at Rockit Wrigleyville, Monday March 1st, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Limited tickets available.

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