We’re the answer to the same-old, same-old corporate event! Take great meeting space, delicious menus, unique event areas, and add a reputation for great service, fun teambuilding events, signature drinks, lively bars, world-class billiards and shuffleboard, and 200+ games and simulators, and you’ve found D&B – the perfect something-for-everyone place!

Watch our Video of all of our event spaces at Dave & Buster’s

Oak Room (banquet): 100 dining, 150 reception, 175 theater. $150 rental includes LCD projector, screen, podium, microphone, and dedicated service staff.

Viewpoint 1 (billiards): 30 dining, 45 reception. $30 per hour rental fee includes free billiards (1 table), snooker (1 table), shuffleboard (1 table) and dedicated service staff.

Executive Billiards (billiards): 30 dining, 45 reception. $50 per hour rental fee includes free billiards (2 tables), shuffleboard (1 table), a private television and dedicated service staff.

Viewpoint 2 (billiards): 75 dining, 100 reception. $60 per hour rental fee includes free billiards (5 tables), shuffleboard (1 table) and dedicated service staff.

Viewpoint 3 (billiards): 45 dining, 65 reception. $40 per hour rental fee includes free billiards (3 tables), shuffleboard (1 table) and dedicated service staff.

Lower Level: Capacity of 500. Lower Level rental agreemetns are custom created and have no fixed rental fee.

Total Capacity of Venue:
2000.

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s) :
No

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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.

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It’s all inclusive! Enjoy a food and drinks and watch the Cubs game on Brixen Ivy Rooftop all while networking with colleagues and friends.

When: Friday April 16th, 2010

Where: Brixen Ivy Rooftop, 1044 Waveland Avenue

Game: Cubs Vs. Houston

Game time: 1:20 pm

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Must mention Hereschicago.com and book event by March 31, 2010 to receive discounted pricing.*New picnic proposals only.

Taking advantage of WCF’s experience gained from executing over 1,600 picnics and outings is priceless. Don’t settle for anything less!

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As the winter weather takes hold of the Chicagoland area, many companies are already busy working to select and plan their 2010 summer outing – typically the largest event of the year and the one requiring the most planning. Even though many companies were unable to hold a summer outing in 2009, most of them are planning for a return to their summer outing in 2010. Through my experiences with summer outings and client feedback, I have identified key components of the decision-making process that planners should consider to ensure their summer outing matches the mission and objectives of the event while maximizing value, participation and fun. Most importantly as the economy continues to rebound, don’t wait! Many companies are already booking their summer outings to guarantee the location and date of their choice.

Mission & Objectives
The first step in the decision-making process is defining the summer outing’s key mission and objectives. Without determining these elements, it is virtually impossible to plan and select an event that maximizes participation, fun and value for employees and guests of all ages. Some of the questions to consider in this step include:

• What is the budget for the event?
• Is a focus of the event to build camaraderie and goodwill amongst employees and/or employees and their families?
• Is the event focused on enhancing relationships amongst employees?
• Is the event strictly to reward employees?
• Is the priority on younger employees (generally without families) or those employees with families or both?
• If the priority is on both, how will the needs of the different groups be addressed?

Once the objectives are determined, the planning and selection process for the ideal summer outing begins.

Weekday vs. Weekend Events
The next step in the decision-making process is determining if the event is to occur on a weekday or weekend. With benefits to either option, the company’s mission and objectives drive this decision. For instance, a company looking to provide a highly engaging and entertaining event for employees and their families would prefer to host a weekend event to ensure family members are able to attend. However, clients who want to guarantee a high employee attendance rate and want to focus on building relationships amongst employees are likely to choose a weekday event. In addition, weekday events are typically less expensive since family members do not attend.

Day vs. Evening Events
After selecting the day of the week, planners must choose the best time of day to hold the event. Traditionally, summer picnics are held in the afternoon taking advantage of the warm weather, time off work during the week and the optimum time for family members of all ages to attend, just to name a few. However, a recent trend towards evening picnics held from 5:00-9:00 PM has proved popular with many companies. Evening picnics are a good choice for a variety of reasons such as cooler weather, lower costs, larger range of available dates and more!

Whether selecting a traditional afternoon picnic or opting for the newer evening picnic trend, planners must make sure to match the advantages of each to fit their needs.

Exclusive Company Event vs. General Admission Event
With the day of the week and time selected, the next step is choosing the type of event: an exclusive interactive event or a general admission event. Exclusive company events are private events strictly for the company, such as private summer picnics or BBQs, company softball tournaments and interactive receptions. These events provide a great environment for internal networking and enhance relationships between the company, the employees and their families. General admission events take place in public environments such as amusement parks and zoos. These events are designed to be a reward or “thank you” to employees and their families. While they may provide a short lunch for anyone interested, the intent of the event is for guests to enjoy the venue with their families independent of the company. Both event types are intended to reward the employees along with enhance employee morale. Exclusive company events are also designed to build goodwill and camaraderie along with enhancing relationships between the company, employees and their families since the group is together (or in the same area) throughout the entire event. Your event objectives will determine which event type meets your specific goals.

Book Early
Now that you’ve selected the details of your event, it is imperative to start the process of booking your event early. Certainly one of the key ingredients to a great event is booking the location and date of your choice. In order to accomplish this, you should start planning no later than February of each year and preferably sooner. Make sure your employees have something to look forward to this year and book your 2010 summer outing now. The sooner you book, the more value you receive on your investment throughout the year.

Now that you are ready to book your outing, here are some key factors when selecting the company to best execute your next summer event…

Award-Winning Experience: Selecting a company with the experience to handle every aspect of planning the event, selecting trusted quality vendors and making your event run seamlessly with no hassle for you is a key element to a successful event.

Activities for All Ages: Find a vendor who provides activities for all age groups attending the event. Regardless of each attendee’s interests, select a company that provides an array of activities capable of entertaining everyone. Do not forget those guests without children. The group that is always the most challenging in terms of motivating to attend on a weekend are those 20-30 somethings without kids. If they comprise a reasonable percentage of the company be aware of the following realities:

- They will not travel far. If you are a downtown company, do not book a summer event in the suburbs. Despite their best intentions, they will not attend.
- Make sure there are activities specifically for them and clearly promote these activities in your correspondences. If kids are involved, you do not want the 20-30 somethings to assume the event is only focused on families.
- This group also prefers Saturday late afternoon events to weekend midday events.

Premier Venues: Location! Location! Location! Location is the key to an event and an element that requires a planner with access to the right venues.

Hassle-Free Planning: Find a vendor that allows you to focus on enjoying your event and mingling with your employees and co-workers. From acquiring permits and selecting the caterer to adding interactive entertainment and facilitated activities, the company must handle all the details of your event so you don’t have to worry. You just sit back, relax and enjoy the event. Best of all, you get all the credit!

Cost-Conscious Planning: Many options exist for cost savings that still allow for an amazing event. Find a vendor who knows how to meet your budget but not reduce the value of your event.

I hope that you find this information helpful as you look to plan your next summer outing. Best of luck in 2010.

Murrel Karsh, President and Co-Founder of Windy City Fieldhouse, the Midwest’s largest Team Building and Entertainment Company. WCF has helped define team building and summer picnic trends over the past 11 years.

WCF is an Inc. 5000 honoree, awarded to the nation’s fastest-growing small businesses and a recipient of Illinois Meetings & Events Magazine “Best Team Building Company” Award for three consecutive years and nominated for a fifth again this year.

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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.

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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.

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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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Workforce suffering from low morale, poor team spirit, or a general lack of fun? Don’t fret, we have the cure and practically guarantee that your group will let loose, relax and laugh for hours.

WhirlyBall combines basketball, lacrosse, bumper cars, and an exciting series of ethical dilemmas, like “I know the boss is on my team, but I’d sort of like to crush him anyway.” Basically, it involves normally
sane adults driving bumper cars while using hand-held scoops to pass a whiffle ball to each other – and ultimately at a scoring target.

But while the score certainly matters to some, most people find themselves preoccupied with making their co-workers look silly.

For those who may have had a bad bumper car experience as a child, WhirlyBall also offers many other entertainment options such as video games, pool tables, foosball, high-def. big screen TVs, and the
only state-of-the-art Laser Tag game in Chicago – LASERTRON®.

Along with the fun game of WhirlyBall, it is now our privilege to match your increasing entertainment demands with the exciting game of LASERTRON. The game is played within our multi-level arena with ramps, walkways and bridges, and can be played with up to 30 players at a time with up to 6 people per team.

Four different colors will distinguish the members of opposing teams. Players are given a brief introduction to the game and equipment while sliding on their lightweight vests and headsets, before being released into the futuristic arena filled with obstacles, flashing lights and fog. With phasers in hand, players must seek out and ‘tag’ opposing team members to score points for their team.

With over 31,000 square feet of flexible event space, WhirlyBall Chicago can comfortably accommodate groups of 10 to 500 attendees.

Comprehensive A/V capabilities, including wireless Internet, are available in any of our six private meeting or conference rooms, and within our entire facility for larger events.

WhirlyBall also offers a complete F&B menu ranging from burgers and wings to brunch and more formaldinner buffets. Plus, our full-service bar offers a wide assortment of top shelf brand beverages and specialty drinks to quench one’s thirst after battle.

Looking for a fun themed event? Let our team of professional Event Planners assist you with planning your special outing. We can help customize themes and packages to fit your specific needs. From
entertainers, photographers and DJs to centerpieces, lines and décor, a professional WhirlyBall Event Planner will guide you through all your available options.

Most Event Planners prefer actions to words, so we’ll make this brief. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a Corporate Outing, Team-Building Session, Business Meeting or Holiday Party, WhirlyBall is the most complete entertainment venue in Chicagoland and the only choice for your next group outing.

Our experienced staff promises a commitment to excellence and delivery of an event you will never forget. Let our years of experience within the entertainment industry work for you.Please keep in mind the following packages are only suggestions. We would be happy to customize
menus and bar packages to fit your specific needs.

CHICAGO WHIRLY ATTRACTIONS

• Pool Tables/Video Games
• Big Screen HD TVs
• 3 WhirlyBall Courts
• Superior Sound System/
Jukebox
• High Speed Wireless Internet
• LASERTRON® Laser Tag
• Private Meeting/Party Areas
• Full Kitchen and Sports Bar
• Seasonal Beer Garden

WHIRLY EXTRAS

For that extra special touch, WhirlyBall will be happy to
help you with the following services:

• Party Favors
• Balloons/Theme Decorations
• Gift Certificates
• Photography/Videography
• Catering for groups
of 15 or more
• Audio/Visual
Presentation Services

PARTY EXTRAS

• Party Favors
• Balloons/Theme Decorations
• Gift Certificates
• Photography/Videography
• Catering for groups
of 15 or more
• Audio/Visual
Presentation Services
• WhirlyBall Merchandise
• Valet Parking
• Catering Staff

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It’s that time of year!   It’s time to start planning your Holiday Party or spicing up your already planned event with an exciting new twist.  However, this year seems like most clients are looking for something informal…a chance to blow off some steam and say thank you but not break the bank with a big, formal  sit-down event. 

Keeping costs at a minimum, WCF works with you to execute a flawless evening of entertainment, great food and lasting memories.  Whether it is a themed Interactive Holiday Party, a Family Holiday Party, or adding on a Holiday Party Energizer, Event for a Cause or Holiday Themed “Mission Impossible” Scavenger Hunt to your already planned event, WCF handles it with award-winning results.
 
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CPX Sports has been conducting Corporate Team Building since 2000. Executives, management, associates, and staff all benefit from the valuable skills learned through a team emphasized paintball outing.

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Types of Business we enjoy:

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Graduation Party
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Hours of work

Mon-Fri – 10am – 5pm (by appointment only)
Sat-Sun – 9am – 5pm

For your convenience, our reservations department is open Monday through Friday year round to answer your questions and confirm date availability click here to contact Nick Hassler and mention Hereschicago.com

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