The independently run Pitchfork Music Festival has consistently proven to be one of the most welcoming, comfortable, reasonably priced and rewarding weekends of music around. In addition to its musical offerings, the event features a wide array of other activities for its 50,000 attendees of all ages from 45 states and 26 countries. With 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the fest not only supports local businesses and economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.
Kicking off the street fest season is the annual Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale. This signature Chicago street fest pits great shopping, live music and family entertainment together under the summer sun. Spanning a lengthy 10-city blocks, this year’s bash features the Family Fun Fest, a Do-Fashion section, a multi-block sidewalk sale, and great food, crafts and artisans – highlighted by some of the best live music of fest season (band lineups TBA). Music critics and fans alike typically rate the lineup among the best of the music fest season – and at only a fraction of the price ($5) compared to the other top guns. The bottom line: Do-Division Street Fest gives the estimated 70,000-plus attendees each year a taste of what makes West Division (aka, “Do-Division”) one of the hottest destination corridors in Chicago!
CHICAGO FASHION FEST Two days of non-stop fashionista action celebrating the latest looks from Chicago’s top designers and boutiques on a bleachered-in runway stage. Bands and DJs will set the tone as models tout “What’s in” in over 20 fashion runway show segments. "Shopper’s Row" is home to 50 exclusive booths of local fashion designers, boutiques, and salons, as well as food and drink tents and a dedicated kids area. Each night there's a Wicker Park after Dark charity-hosted red carpet extravaganza. Division St. & Damen Ave. Noon –10 pm Wicker Park After Dark runway shows 8 p.m. $5; donation benefits local non-forprofit TBA chicagofashionfest.com
Platform Studios is a working artist's studio offering figure drawing classes Wednesday and Thursday 7-9:30 pm. Live, nude model, starting with 1-minute gesture poses, then progressing to 5 and ten minute poses. The remainder of the class will feature two medium length and one long pose. Just bring your drawing materials and we supply the rest! Just $10/ class and always just drop-in. No sign-up is needed. Below are links to the resident artists of Platform Studios Chicago. www.platformchicago.com www.trevoroneil.com www.michaelobriant.com www. www.markverwoerdt.net www.Nickalas.com http://www.angierenfro.com http://amandakelleysmith.com/home.html http://someofmydrawings.wordpress.com http://www.mattjohnsonstudio.com http://sites.google.com/site/markyeedesign/home http://danmacdonaldstudios.org www.markverwoerdt.com http://angierenfro.com http://chicagoartistscoalition.collectrium.com/artists/134236/
CMN Events brings fans together at over 2,800 promotions and events around the globe each year. We produce worldwide music tours, manages top artists, and activate sponsorships for leading brands. We have represented artists such as Marc Anthony, Shakira, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Mana, Enrique Iglesias, Romeo Santos, Camila, Juanes, Luis Miguel, Marco Antonio Solis, Chayanne, Alejandro Fernandez, Wisin & Yandel, Daddy Yankee, Alejandro Sanz and Juan Luis Guerra among many others.
Saturday & Sunday September 30 4:00p.m-10:00p.m & October 1 12:00p.m- 10:00p.m On Noble St. from Chicago Ave. to Chestnut St. West Town Food Truck Social will bring together food aficionados in an affordable, accessible, and entertaining manner. The best local food trucks plus chef driven restaurant vendors, live music by local record stores, Live Art and more!
Floral | Furniture & Décor| Art & Graphic | Fabric Treatments | Lighting Schemes HMR Designs is a full-scale event design & production firm specializing in luxury environments for weddings, galas, celebrations and corporate events. As a talented team of skilled designers and artisans, we work with you to bring your inspiration to life. Often imitated, but never duplicated, let HMR collaborate with you to make a truly unforgettable event.
Turn our 4000 sq. ft. studio into a canvas for your next private event! - Exposed brick walls and 25 ft. ceilings - Convenient entrances, including back loading dock - Easily dividable space - Newly designed modern restrooms
On August 8 & 9, 2015 The Great Chicago Fiery Foods Show will bring together some of the top spicy food vendors from across the country to sample and sell their products in the best city in the world! Hosted by Bigfat's Hot Sauce at The Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium at 1340 West Washington Blvd. in Chicago's beautiful West Loop neighborhood the public is invited for a weekend of awesome capsaicin fueled fun. Stay tuned for more details!
Bitter Betty Bazaar is a monthly shopping and cocktailing pop-up event at the Innertown Pub (1935 W. Thomas) -- Free to the public! We provide local Chicago small businesses, artists and crafters a fun and casual venue in which to sell their product ... plus killer drink specials! We're always on the lookout for new vendors, so if you're interested in selling at a future pop-up, please contact us. Also, we'd love to take the BBB on the road, so if you have a bar, salon, shop that would be interested in hosting a pop-up event, give us a shout! Cheers to shopping local! Bryanna & Nicole Bitter Betty Bazaar [email protected]
We are a small luxury boutique floral studio. Flowers, styling and party designing. Will travel. https://twitter.com/lovethefoxglove http://foxglovestudio.blogspot.com/ http://pinterest.com/foxglovestudio/
Chicago Vintage Weddings is an event planning + vintage rental company with the largest, most affordable vintage rental collection in the city. We take pride in handling all the details so you can relax. From going above and beyond for our clients to giving back to our community, we are passionate about creating and celebrating happiness. We accept a limited number of planning and design events each year so that we can focus on producing the highest quality of work. Contact us today to get started!
At Ashland Addison Florist, we have been making wedding visions come to life for nearly 80 years. We staff a team of dedicated professionals who will escort you through the décor planning process and help you turn your dreams into reality. We want your special day to be an amazing & unforgettable experience, not only for you, but for your guests as well. We provide many décor rentals & design services; including linens, chairs, lighting, aisle runners, fabric treatments, glassware, candelabras, pedestals, urns, arbors & chuppahs. We specialize in custom floral designs & embellishments with farm fresh botanicals shipped direct from growers all over the world. If you're a photographer and have shot one of our weddings, we would love to feature your work showing our work ;) Also, we received our pictures from all over, so if you see your work on our page we would love to give you credit. Just let us know! :)
We are a full service event florist waiting to make your dreams come true! Please call or e-mail us for an appointment, we are a by appointment only florist. I can't wait to meet with you and begin the creative process.
Exquisite Designs provides decor, floral, lighting and draping for special events in Chicago, Southwest Michigan and Southern Wisconsin.
Whether you are looking to host a corporate dinner, intimate cocktail soiree or glamorous wedding the chefs at LM Catering offer a contemporary take on your favorite dishes. We offer the luxury of custom building your menu from the ground up with only the freshest, most seasonal ingredients. We’re the team people turn to when they want a different take on catering. By that I mean we’re cool and artsy and we show people how to think outside the ballroom. Our customers love us because on the one hand we’re a touch unconventional, but on the other we’re completely professional. We pay attention to every last detail.
Situated in Chicago’s hot West Loop neighborhood, Moonlight Studios offers highly unique and versatile spaces for special events and production. The facility, a repurposed factory, consists of more than fifteen thousand square feet of industrial chic space including the 6,000 square foot open studio, 4,000 square feet of gallery space, a 1,500 square foot production office, as well as pre-function, prep and green room areas. All of the spaces are interconnected and can be configured with endless possibilities. Modern neutral finishes and reclaimed accents that hint back to the building’s past provide a visually interesting yet neutral backdrop for events and shoots. Directions: FROM DOWNTOWN: Travel West on Grand and turn left on Armour which is one block East of Ashland. Travel two blocks South on Armour until you reach the brick wall/train tracks and turn left. Travel down about 500 feet to the glass double doors which is the main entrance to Moonlight Studios. FROM THE NORTH: Take I-94/I-90 East. Take the Division Street exit and turn right on Division. Travel West on Division to Ashland and take a left on Ashland. Travel South on Ashland and cross over Grand Street and take the first left on Hubbard. Go down one block to Armour and turn right and travel to the brick wall/train tracks and turn left. Travel down about 500 feet to the glass double doors which is the main entrance to Moonlight Studios. FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-55 North and exit on Damen Avenue. Turn left on Damen and right on Ogden Street. Travel North on Ogden to Hubbard Street. Take a left on Hubbard and go approximately 4 blocks to Armour Street and turn left. Travel to the brick wall/train tracks and turn left. Travel down about 500 feet to the glass double doors which is the main entrance to Moonlight Studios. @moonlightstudioschicago
When a Chef and Event Planner Fall In Love, a Catering Company is Bound to Grow. Great Food and Creative Style is our Gift to Share. Nothing is more Satisfying than a Great Menu with a Presentation that makes you Smile before Even Taking a Bite. Antique Kitchen Is A Boutique Catering Company Based In Chicago. Focused on Locally Sourced Ingredients. Every Menu Is Custom Designed With A Creative Touch And Picture Perfect Presentation.
Chicago Casino Suppliers will Plan your next Las Vegas Party, Corporate Outing or Charitable Fundraiser. Play any casino game for FUN in your own home, or play to raise money for your cause!
Christine Janda Design & Events provides personalized full-service wedding and event planning and floral design. Christine’s floral expertise coupled with her calm and cheerful demeanor will put you at ease, bringing your vision to life while recommending Chicago’s top vendors, ultimately providing you with a smooth, unforgettable celebration.
Loft on Lake is an event venue and photo studio that offers urban elegance with a creative edge. Exposed brick walls, 20ft ceilings, timber beams, and a dramatic 65 ft long skylight provide exquisite urban ambiance. Loft on Lake is a blank canvas for any type of event and is completely transformable to meet your most creative specifications. We host event for up to 150 seated and 200 cocktail-style. We welcome corporate events, meetings, brainstorming sessions, office parties, product launches, promotional gatherings, trade shows, set locations, photography sessions, etc. Public events such as fashion shows, book signings, fundraisers, benefits/charities, cooking classes, training programs, art gallery shows, etc. Private parties such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies, post nuptual celebrations, graduation parties, bar and bat mitzvah, children's parties, baby shower, cocktail parties, birthday parties, etc.
About . Description With a Twist is Chicago’s top bartending service for your wedding, private party, holiday party or corporate event. Our Chicago bartenders will bring a great sense of flair and enthusiasam for making your event go off without a hitch and ensuring a great guest experience. With a Twist can design a bartending package for any type of event. We can provide Just the Bartender or a Complete Bar Package with a portable bar and all supplies. Our professional bartenders will arrive on time, ready to work, professionally dressed with black button-ups and black ties. All of our bartenders are liquor liability insured and BASSET certified giving you an extra layer of protection for your event. Chicago Weddings are a specialty of ours! Our Chicago bartenders work hundreds of weddings every year in the greater Chicago metro area. Our wedding specialist can help calculate your alcohol needs, organize a champagne toast and create signature drinks for your wedding day. Check out some of our favorite Chicago wedding venues and party planners.
Amy Beck specializes in creating beautiful custom and creative cakes. Offering a large variety of scrumptious cake flavors and fillings, beautiful designs and incredible detail, Amy Beck Cake Design is a full service custom cake design business. All cakes are served fresh with no frozen ingredients. Cakes and fillings are made with real butter, cream, chocolate and fruit. Amy makes all of her cakes in a licensed, commercial kitchen located in the River West neighborhood of Chicago.
Cooking and event planning are in Jordan Spritz’ blood. We have a history of creating memorable events. We hope you give us the opportunity to create a wonderful event experience for you and your guests. Our commitment to excellence never varies. Our Team is passionate about entertaining, and their culinary expertise, creativity and attention to detail insure that every event is created and executed with the highest of standards. JFOD has built its reputation for exquisite food and impeccable service through our five years of extraordinary service. JFOD takes pride in buying locally grown organic foods, hormone and antibiotic free beef and poultry, recycling and using biodegradable products. Giving back to the community and taking care of our planet is a serious concern of our business. Going green is not just a fashion, but also a necessary way of life in the 21st century. We offer organic local cuisine and humanely treated meats. Beyond the food, JFOD offers a variety of green services including green event planning, organic florist treatments, and biodegradable or wildflower invitations. ##### At an early age Jordan developed a profound respect for ingredients working at a local farmer’s market on Chicago’s North Shore. In the fresh air, he studied produce seasonality and selection, heightening his respect for each individual ingredient. From there, he took his first kitchen job at a private country club and developed his skills in catering large-scale events, upwards of 5000 guests. Paired with knowledge of event planning from his uncle, Chuck Share, owner of the upscale Wedding Inc. and his love for cooking, Jordan found he could succeed in planning and catering large events with the feel of intimate fine dining. Jordan linked up with Gordon’s renowned chef, Don Yamaguchi, beginning the lessons that would refine his culinary capabilities. With a desire to continue his epicurean education, Jordan headed to the Culinary Institute of America in New York. There he polished his technique, style, and presentation among America’s culinary new guard. Returning after graduation to his hometown of Chicago he worked at Le Francais and Charlie Trotter’s while catering private parties on Chicago’s North Shore for friends and family. Jordan longed for a space of his own to plan and create intimate events. After stumbling upon a loft-like space Jordan, the entrepreneur, created a new style of private dining. This space includes a fully exposed show kitchen, no walls and an original 126-year-old wrought iron window separating the dining room and showing off the cleanliness of the dish area. Nothing to hide was the goal. Today Jordan is owner and executive chef of Jordan’s Food of Distinction. ***** Please email us today for a FREE event planning consultation @ [email protected]******