Event Services

David Ranalli Magician & Corporate Emcee

Chicago, Illinois

• Description: David typically provides his stage show of magic and mind reading as after dinner entertainment, or integrated into a conference program. His close up magic is great for cocktail receptions and networking events.

Harris Kal Productions

Chicago, IL 60061

• Description: At age 10, he joined the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and took his first acting job at the Goodman Theater playing Mamillius in A Winter’s Tale. He is also an alum of Chicago’s famed Second City. In 1979, he met a Chicago casting director in search of new local talent who insisted he read for a TV pilot the next day. The script was sent out by messenger as Harris was playing baseball. After his screen test, Harris ventured to Hollywood, met with casting directors, retained an agent, and, within a year, landed his dream part on Happy Days.

Jim Cornelison

Chicago, Illinois 60654

“All That Jazz” Chicago Review

Chicago, IL

• Description: The "All That Jazz" Chicago Revue brings together a talented cast of performers to deliver all the drama, humor, and excitement of 1920's "Chicago" to your next audience with our unique presentation of song and dance. The revue, designed especially for the corporate event setting, is primarily driven by the recognizable music from the 1920's - including many classic tunes and medleys that evoke the spirit of Chicago and many other jazz, swing, and blues favorites. Corporate & Special Events focused.

Celebration Authority Party & Event Rentals

220 S. Shaddle Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060

• Description: We supply Inflatables, Climbing Walls & Sports Inflatables, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Boxing Rings, Mechanical Bull Rental, Bounce House, Moonwalks, Slides, Giant Slide Rentals, Water Slide and Water Inflatables Rentals, Event Rentals. Tents, Tables, Chairs, Decor, Catering and Concessions. Casino and Party Games, Carnival Games, Festival & Carnival, Crafts & Photo. Entertainment and Chicago Entertainers. DJs, Shows and Bands. Artists, Magic & More for your summer picnics, special events, parties and Corporate events.

Hard Rock Cafe Private Events & Escape Room

63 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654

• Neighborhood: River North
• Description: Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers a rockin' memorable private dining and event experience in Chicago's trendy River North neighborhood for up 650 guests. PLAN YOUR NEXT CORPORATE OUTING WITH THE ESCAPE GAME AND HARD ROCK CAFE. You’ve probably spent countless hours in front of a screen watching a hero save the world, solve a mystery, plan a prison break or repair a spaceship to return home. Now it’s your turn to do so with up to 30 of your guests! We offer an escape from ordinary life that allows you to live the stories you love. You and your team are locked in a room and have one hour to complete a mission and escape. Escaping will require teamwork, quick thinking,determination and a sense of urgency!
• Capacity: 650 guests

The Caroling Connection

Chicago, Illinois

• Description: The Holidays are for reconnecting with friends, family and that childlike sense of wonder that makes them so special. How can you be sure to reconnect with the magic of the holiday season? That’s where The Caroling Connection can help, with Dickensian-costumed a cappella singers that are a perfect fit in any situation, ranging from private parties to the largest corporate event. The Caroling Connection, Dickensian Carolers who make Holiday memories.

Dance All Night

1340 Woodland Ln
Riverwoods, IL 60015

• Description: Video projection and live video simulcasts, sound systems, lighting and special effects. Disc jockeys and karaoke too! Recent clients include Hillary Clinton, Kanye West, Bill Cosby, Dennis Miller, John Legend, Ludacris, Pink, USO: Guantanamo Bay – Cuba. Est. 1977 . Celebrating over 25 years. Visit our website for refs and price info.

Chicago Honey Bear Dancers

Chicago, Il

• Description: Chicago Honey Bear Dancers provide customized Entertainment for corporate events, trade-shows, casinos, conventions, private parties, resorts, military bases, fairs, festivals and special events.

Mediatainment corporate and performance workshops

73 W Monroe
Chicago , Illinois 60603

• Description: The corporate and performance workshops offered by Mediatainment are run by veteran comedians from Chicago’s professional improv programs. We will work with you to customize a program to your needs. Our interactive and high-energy workshops can be focused on relevant skills including: -Team Building -Confidence in creativity -Speech writing and Delivery -Listening to new ideas -Cultivating a supportive environment -Presentation and pitch coaching

Aries Charter Transportation

4525 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, Il 60624

• Description: Book a charter bus or private car for travel groups, corporations, weddings, proms, special occasions, sporting events and more. Serving the Chicagoland area for over twenty years, Aries Charter Transportation is your group transportation expert. If you are planning to travel in or around the Chicagoland area, call or email us with your transportation needs.

Virtual DJ for Events & Parties

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• Description: The DJ Firm has a perfect record for creating an unforgettable corporate or private event experience! With more experience than your average event DJ, the partners and associates at The DJ Firm strive to offer each client the best virtual party imaginable. The DJ Firm works with you to provide highly regarded entertainment representation that fits all your unique needs.

Chicago Roaring 20 Theme Party Entertainers

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• Description: Roaring 20's Chicago dancers, entertainers, songs, ideas, roaring 20's theme party ideas, planning, venues for roaring 20's.

“The Chicago Rat Pack”

Chicago, IL

• Description: The “Chicago” Rat Pack performance can be anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, performed to CD tracks. The celebrity impersonators are authentic character actors, and can combine walkaround meet-and-greet before or after their show.

Audio Visual One LLC

9611 West Foster Ave.
Schiller Park, Illinois 60176

• Description: From the most basic presentation to a full-fledged theatrical production, Audio Visual One LLC works with numerous Fortune 500 companies directly as well as through producers and meeting planning companies nationally. For over 30 years, we are one of only a few full-service serviceoriented audio visual companies that have been meeting the needs of a wide variety of clients.

Game Show Gurus

Hoffman Estates, IL 60173

• Description: Chicago Game Show Gurus provides Karaoke, DJ services, green screen and of course our favorite - Game Shows for Tradeshow Booths seeking traffic via trade show games, Chicago Game Show Production for Events, Parties, Tradeshows, Contests, Event Marketing, your upcoming Birthday Party, Corporate Event, function, festival, fair, wedding bar mitzvahs, mall, casino or any other occasion. We can bring in model sample games from TV’s most popular game shows.

TCS Transportation: A Division of the Convention Store

405 Headquarters Dr. Suite 7
Millersville, MD 21108

• Description: The Convention Store (TCS) provides transportation system design and management for conventions, trade shows, sporting events, airports, parking facilities and special events. We thoroughly understand the needs of our clients and tailor our management team and staff to meet those needs. No matter how small or large your event is, TCS is the one-stop-shop for all your shuttle bus and transportation needs.

Casino Party Planners

14737 Drexel Ave
Dolton, Illinois 60419

• Description: Casino Party Planners doesn't just claim to be the premier casino event planning company in Illinois...our equipment, our staff, and our above and beyond commitment to servicing our clients speaks for itself! With over 30 years of event planning experience, our highly professional team specializes in bringing the thrill and excitement of Las Vegas directly to your Private Home Party, Charitable Fundraiser, or Corporate Event.

Intermedia Meetings & Events

736 N. Western Avenue #389
Lake Forest, IL 60045

• Description: Intermedia Meetings & Events is a full-service meeting management company that provides customized meeting and event management solutions, "The Meeting Planning Experience" - a proprietary onsite training program for non-traditional planners, and association management services for organizations.

Arena Americas

6901 S. Santa Fe Drive
Hodgkins, IL 60525

• Description: From weddings and personal celebrations to sporting events and national corporate events, Arena Americas can professionally, economically, elegantly and efficiently meet your event and party rental needs no matter where you plan them. Our top priority is to provide exceptional service and a full range of event rental equipment including tents and canopies, tables, chairs, linens, china, and flatware to meet every aspect of your special occasion.

Shedd Aquarium Event Spaces

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605

• Neighborhood: Downtown Chicago
• Description: Shedd Aquarium is the “must-sea” destination in Chicago, with 32,000 animals from the rivers, lakes, oceans and wetlands of the world. From the vantage point of the expansive Abbott Oceanarium, guests can enjoy leaping dolphins or chirping beluga whales against a sweeping view of Lake Michigan. Your event can also have access to two outdoor two lakeside terraces featuring Chicago’s famed skyline for a backdrop.
• Capacity: Shedd Aquarium has had events for intimate groups of as few as 35 guests to formal dinners for 1,200. With our unique footprint, we make sure your guests have access to see all the aquarium and what we have to offer.

Island Dreams Corporate Music Entertainment

Chicago, IL

• Description: Island Dreams Music is a multicultural family of highly creative professional musicians based in Chicago. For more than a decade we have performed Live Music with a uniquely dynamic flair, satisfying corporate and private clients with our experience, flexibility, and personal attention. We offer Live Music in the Chicago area for holiday parties, corporate events, receptions, weddings, and parties. You are sure to be pleased with our ability to offer authentic and unique styles of music including Caribbean, Steel Drum, Calypso, Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Jazz, Dance, and Swing.

Edward Fox Event Photography & Video

6133 N. Northwest Highway Suite A
Chicago, Il 60631

Lori Brittin

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• Description: Mention that you saw me on Here's Chicago & I will give you one hour of free cocktail music. Whether it’s an office holiday party, a corporate function, a non-for-profit gala, a wedding or an intimate reception Lori’s music can either be front and center or provide a great background effect for your event.

CSz Chicago – ComedySportz

929 W. Belmont
Chicago, Il 60657

• Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, Lakeview
• Description: The CSz Theater Chicago is a charming 137-seat theater and lobby. The theater includes a full bar, and we can accommodate catering from your choice of restaurant. Our versatile space is great for everything from meetings to holiday parties.
• Capacity: 150

Bruce Wolf

Chicago, IL 60610

• Description: When you think of Chicago media, Bruce Wolf is in the top celebrity ranks and grabs an audience with stories about sports legends and TV stars bringing a motivational message which relates to everyone. His presentation is clean and “safe” for all audiences from corporate to social groups.

Total Event Resources

700 N Sacramento Blvd. Suite 320
Chicago, IL 60612

UpBeat Music Productions | Corporate Event Band | Chicago Wedding Band

UpBeat Music Productions | Chicago Wedding Band 3615 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613-4789

• Description: With a diverse variety of musicians, ensembles, and theme party entertainment, UpBeat Music Productions is a trusted standard for creating the perfect atmosphere for your Chicago area corporate event, party or wedding reception. THE UPBEAT BAND, a dynamic 10 piece orchestra – UpBeat Orchestra, a 14 piece orchestra – The Michael Cascio Orchestra, a jazz group – Michael Cascio Trio or jazz quartet for reception music, a string quartet for classical ceremony music, solo piano or strolling violin, a blues group, or a custom theme for a corporate gala, we know how important your special event is – creating the perfect party atmosphere is what we do.

CREATIVE IMPACT GROUP

801 Skokie blvd. Suite 108
Northbrook, IL 60062

• Description: Creative Impact Group is a comprehensive supplier to professionals who plan meetings, events and trade shows. A full service production/destination management company servicing the Fortune 1000 corporations and associations – nationwide – since 1976. We are known for our creativity, innovative ideas, and superb service. We custom design our production services for every project.

A-Z Entertainment

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• Description: A-Z Entertainment DJ's also produce interactive dance parties, corporate game shows, fashion shows, and fundraisers.

Most sought after Corporate Comedian Tom Dreesen

Los Angeles, CA

• Description: Tom Dreesen has appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists like Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole and Sammy Davis, Jr. Tom has acted in numerous television shows – from Columbo to Murder She Wrote – and appeared in motion pictures including Man on the Moon and Spaceballs. He has recorded comedy albums, starred in his own TV comedy special, Dreesen Street, and hosted a late night talk show in Chicago, Night Time Starring Tom Dreesen.

U.S. Poker & Casino Parties

820 Eagle Drive
Bensenville, Illinois 60106

• Description: Casino night theme parties and events, U.S. Poker & Casino Parties is the leading provider of casino night entertainment throughout the Chicago area. We pride ourselves on making your event a resounding success by providing you with the very best in elegant casino tables, fun and professional dealers, entertainment and casino theme decor. We are one of the longest standing providers of casino night parties in Chicago. We will make your party or fundraiser a night to remember!

Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary entertainer

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• Description: As an in-demand corporate entertainer, Michael Grandinetti is renowned for combing stunning visual illusions with a company’s brand,  message, and executives to convey their product benefits in a unique, compelling, fun, and, most importantly, memorable way.  Named by Entertainment Weekly as “a great magician who can truly communicate with a TV audience” and Hidden Remote as a “fan favorite…with charisma and an easy rapport with an audience”, Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary entertainer.

PettyCash Band Chicago

Chicago, IL

• Description: So what happens when 5 musicians who love amazing music get together for good times & great tunes? PETTYCASH! First of all, who DOESN'T like the music of Tom Petty or Johnny Cash, especially while hanging out, cold brew in hand, at your local festival? Songs you know? CHECK. Singing along allowed? CHECK. Dancing in the aisles to your favorite songs? REQUIRED!!

Dance Spectacular Productions

Chicago, Il 60654

• Description: Choose from one of our 11 Themed Shows. All of our Themed Shows feature the "Dance Spectacular" Singers & Dancers & include audience interaction. Option to book with a live orchestra or track music. Shows typically run 30-45 minutes however they can be customized for your event. Dance Spectacular, All That Jazz, Rockin' to the Oldies, Boogie Wonderland, Dance Country, Born to Dance, Tribute to Our Troops, Holiday Spectacular, FEARce BOOgie, Kids Dance Jams, Razzle Dazzle