Chicago Meeting Planners Guide 2009 - (Page 252) Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, 60540 630-420-6010, Fax: 630-305-5255 towncrier@naperville.il.us www.napersettlement.museum Open year-round and located in downtown Naperville, 28 miles west of Chicago, Naper Settlement is all about adventure, history and fun. As the only accredited outdoor history museum in Illinois, Naper Settlement features historic homes, businesses, interactive exhibits, special events and play areas. Meeting and party space available. Event hot line 630-305-5255. MUSIC Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S. Michigan Ave., 60604 312-294-3000, Fax: 312-294-3107 mlavin@cso.org, www.cso.org Symphony Center hosts more than 200 concerts each year, featuring the finest in jazz, pop, orchestral and world music. The world-famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs in Orchestra Hall Sept.–June. Concert times vary daily. Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, 60069 847-634-0200, Fax: 847-634-7358 www.marriotttheatre.com Redmoon Theater 1463 W. Hubbard St., 60622 312-850-8440, Fax: 312-850-4430 information@redmoon.org, www.redmoon.org Redmoon transforms streets, stages and architectural landmarks into places of celebration via a language of masks, puppets, robust physical movement and live music making work that is accessible by large and diverse audiences. Lyric Opera of Chicago 20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860, 60606 312-827-3580, Fax: 312-419-0061 www.lyricopera.org Lyric Opera is recognized as one of the great opera companies of our time. Located at the Civic Opera House, Lyric Opera performs Sept.–March. For more info visit the Web site or call 312-827-5600. National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame 1431 W. Taylor St., 60607 312-226-5566, Fax: 312-226-5678 www.niashf.org The NIASHF is a 501 (c)(3) museum and educational institution whose mission is to preserve honorable values through sports by honoring and promoting the history and heritage of Italian Americans who have made significant contributions to sports and society. We offer a multimedia, state-of-the-art exhibit gallery, gift shop and special event/conference facilities. Royal George Theatre Center 1641 N. Halsted St., 60614 312-988-9105, Fax: 312-944-5627 www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1650 N. Halsted St., 60614 312-335-1650, Fax: 312-335-0440 customerservice@steppenwolf.org www.steppenwolf.org Sheffield Garden Walk 773-929-9255 KDG3333@aol.com, www.sheffieldgardenwalk.com Chicago’s finest summer festival held July 18–19, 2009. Ten excellent national and regional bands. Most sophisticated festival band selection. More than 100 neighborhood gardens open for viewing. One block long. Kids’ corner, pony rides, petting zoo and P.I.G train. Guided and self-guided garden and architectural tours in this 125-year-old neighborhood. Bands noon–10pm, gardens noon–5pm, Kids’ Corner noon–5pm both days. Tommy Gun’s Garage 2114 S. Wabash Ave., 60616 800-461-0178, Fax: 312-225-3034 chrisgun@sbcglobal.net, www.tommygunsgarage.com Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., 60614 773-755-5100, Fax: 773-755-5119 info@naturemuseum.org, www.naturemuseum.org Located in Lincoln Park, the Nature Museum engages visitors, especially urban dwellers, in new ways to connect with and preserve the natural world through a unique indoor/outdoor experience. Open weekdays 9am–4:30pm and weekends 10am–5pm. $9 adults; $7 students (13–22); $7 seniors (60+); $6 children (3–12). Free on Thursdays. Chicago residents always save $1 off general admission. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding 230 W. North Ave., 60610 312-664-8844, Fax: 312-664-9610 groups@tonyntina.com, www.tonyntina.com THEATERS Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E. Congress Pkwy., 60605 312-922-2110, Fax: 312-431-2360 info@auditoriumtheatre.org, www.auditoriumtheatre.org Pritzker Military Library 610 N. Fairbanks Ct., Second Fl., 60611 312-587-0234, Fax: 312-587-0536 www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org The Pritzker Military Library provides the ideal atmosphere for first-class special events, including corporate meetings, receptions and private parties. With broadcast-quality cameras, equipment and multimedia projection system, the Pritzker Military Library has unlimited possibilities. S P O RT S A N D R E C R E AT I O N BIKE/SKATE/RECREATIONAL RENTAL Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours Millennium Park, 239 E. Randolph St., 60601 312-729-1000, Fax: 312-540-1800 info@bikechicago.com, www.bikechicago.com Bike and Roll Rentals and Tours offers the largest rental fleet in town. More than 500 bikes to choose from at three locations — Millennium Park, Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach. Reservations visit www.bikeandroll.com or call 888-BIKEWAY. Blue Man Group 3133 N. Halsted St., 60657 773-348-3300, Fax: 773-348-4108 chicagogroups@blueman.com, www.blueman.com Broadway in Chicago 17 N. State St., 60602 312-977-1701, Fax: 312-977-1740 events@broadwayinchicago.com www.broadwayinchicago.com Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60605 312-939-2438, Fax: 312-939-0201 contactus@sheddaquarium.org, www.sheddaquarium.org Call for ticket availability. 312-692-3333 group sales. 9am–5pm. Open seven days a week except for Christmas Day. See all Shedd has to offer with an All Access Pass, which includes the original aquarium building, Wild Reef, Amazon Rising and the Oceanarium: adults $23; senior citizens and children ages 3–11 $16; children 2 and under are admitted free. Other ticketing options are available, and discounted pricing is available for groups and Chicago city residents. The Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St., 60601 312-462-6300, Fax: 312-462-6364 feedback@thechicagotheatre.com www.thechicagotheatre.com BOWLING/BILLIARDS 10pin Bowling Lounge 330 N. State St., 60610 312-644-0100, Fax: 312-644-1592 parties@10pinchicago.com, www.10pinchicago.com Located in landmark Marina City, 10pin redefines the bowling experience by combining a retro sport and a hip, upscale lounge into one 20,000-square-foot high-energy package. With 24 state-of-the-art lanes and eight high-definition theater-size screens, 10pin is one of Chicago’s most unique and exciting private party spaces. Two sophisticated lounge areas as well as a full buyout option are available for private parties. Guests can enjoy a complete range of menu options featuring innovative American cuisine for groups of 20 or more. ComedySportz Theatre Chicago Center for the Performing Arts 929 W. Belmont Ave., 60657 773-549-8080, Fax: 773-549-8142 jo-el@comedysportzchicago.com www.comedysportzchicago.com THINGS TO SEE & DO Spertus Museum/ Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 610 S. Michigan Ave., 60605 312-322-1700, Fax: 312-922-6406 museum@spertus.edu, www.spertus.edu Chicago’s Jewish museum recently opened in a stunning new facility on Michigan Ave. Exhibitions showcase the museum’s world-class collection and explore identity and contemporary culture. Additional features include an interactive Children’s Center, Wolfgang Puck kosher café and gift shop. Sun.–Wed. 10am–6pm; Thurs. 10am–7pm; Fri. 10am–3pm. Admission $7 general; $5 for students and seniors; children under 5 free. Free museum admission every Tues. 10am–noon and every Thurs. 3pm–7pm. DCA Theater Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs 78 E. Washington St., 60602 312-744-8497, Fax: 312-744-8921 dcatheater@cityofchicago.org, www.dcatheater.org Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place 175 E. Chestnut St., 60611 312-642-2000, Fax: 312-642-2012 www.drurylanewatertower.com Diversey River Bowl 2211 W. Diversey Pkwy., 60647 773-227-5800, Fax: 773-227-1521 www.drbowl.com Not your basic bowling center! We’ve opened a new fullservice dining room, and we would like to host your next event. We feature a full menu including fresh stone-ovenbaked pizza, steaks, seafood and vegetarian selections. We have 36 rockin’ lanes, an awesome sound system and a phenomenal light show. Party packages for groups of 20–400. Open lanes available every night. Sun.–Fri. noon–2am; Sat. 10am–3am. Excalibur Nightclub 632 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 60610 312-337-3836, Fax: 312-337-1836 mpoulos@aceplaces.com www.excaliburchicago.com/catering The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows 600 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, 60610 312-595-7437 Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior St., 60612-1327 312-421-8020, Fax: 773-772-2883 Discover Ukraine’s rich culture through colorful Easter eggs, ceramics, costumes, intricate embroidery and religious artifacts. Learn about the Ukrainian Genocide Famine and the Chernobyl disaster. Goodman Theatre 170 N. Dearborn St., 60601 312-443-3811, Fax: 312-443-3821 www.goodman-theatre.org North Beach Chicago 1551 N. Sheffield Ave., 60622 312-266-7842, Fax: 312-266-8762 brianne@northbeachclub.com www.northbeachclub.com If bowling is your game we’re the place. With our four lanes of cosmic bowling we are the perfect venue for private events. This space offers a completely private room as well as your own bar. Sun.–Fri. 10am–2am; Sat. 10am–3am. The Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph Dr., 60601 312-334-7777, Fax: 312-334-3153 communications@harristheaterchicago.org www.harristheaterchicago.org Chicago Meeting Professionals Guide
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