An Amazing Weekend!

This past weekend was jam-packed with so much fun, we needed to blog about two events this week! First on Saturday night we had our New Member Ice Breaker! There were a TON of new faces to welcome. They all had a blast playing “People Bingo” and getting to know interesting facts about one another! After the meeting, mingling, and buffet, it was game time! With air hockey, shooting games, racing games, and tickets to win, we were like little kids in a candy store! It was great to see a lot of new members mingling and fitting in with the group so well! It was a great night had by all…but then there was Sunday! Sunday Funday at 6 Flags Great America! With the new amazing ride Goliath out, that’s where we headed first… only to find out there was almost 4 hour wait! A little disappointed, we set out to ride some other rollercoasters. Turns out, it was great that everyone else was in line for Goliath, because that meant shorter lines everywhere else! Everyone said they’ve never been able to go on so many coasters in one day! We even had a take breaks to give our stomachs a rest. By the end of the day, we were very tired and ready to head home after a long day of excitement. What an amazing weekend with E&A! Events and Adventures Chicago

We Finally Got To Play Volleyball!

After weeks of cancellations due to weather, we finally got to play volleyball last night! While it was misting the whole time, we still managed to have a great event! There was lots of friendly competition and even a little smack talk throughout the four games. It was, of course, all in good fun and everyone had a blast! We welcomed a new member Dan for his first event! He definitely had some skills on the court! We’re crossing our fingers for some sunshine next week, but just glad we all got together for a great night! Events And Adventures Chicago

New Member Meeting & Friday Night Mingle!

Friday night at Bar Forza was an amazing mingle! First our new members (and we had a lot!) arrived to go over E&A policies and get to know one another. Once the regular members joined us, the real party started. We were spoiled with our own private room and even a surprise buffet! The new chef delighted us with parmesan French fries and bruschetta, what a treat! The food was a clear hit with everyone as it was gone in about 5 minutes! As the night went on and the music got louder, people started to put on their dancing shoes and bust some…very interesting moves. Overall the night was a huge success with the mingling of old and new members. For our first event members, we hope you had an amazing night and can’t wait to see you at another event soon! Events And Adventures Chicago

Members Meeting & Bowling!

STRIKE!!...is what we were hoping for this past Saturday night at the Member Meeting & Bowling Social, and some of us achieved that! A few people were a bit rusty and needed the first game to get their bowling skills back, but win or lose, we had a ton of fun! The star of the night was definitely Fred! His stance and swing might have looked a bit crazy, but man did he knock those pins down! I think somebody’s been practicing… Before the bowling fun began, we sat down as a group and discussed events the members would like to see on the calendar this summer…they had some amazing ideas! Overall the night was full of energy with cheering and high fives! We can’t wait to put our clown shoes back on! Events And Adventures Chicago

Getting Out And Having Fun On Valentine's Day!

Our winter here in Chicago has definitely been one to remember… The polar vortex part one, oh and two; and all the snow almost 70 inches has left its mark on the city, but not on us!  We used Valentine’s Day as an excuse to come out and jive, not sit and sulk like our Debbie Downer friends and neighbors.  Red Ivy on Clark in the old Gangster part of town was the spot, the secret speakeasy room was the space, and all of us were guilty of something that evening! 

Dino and Sinatra on the horn the dim lights of mystery and an old fashion at the bar, not the drink but the tender set the tone for the night.  What makes a night of great food, libations and dancing even better, a working photo booth, especially one with a privacy curtain!  As the night passed we transitioned in to a more modern mix of music and an array of chocolate covered goodies!

All in all a wonderful event and the most important message that singles should remember on Valentines Day is that love is not just for couples...it is for all of us !  Events And Adventures Chicago

Have Your Cake And Eat It Too.....Our 1 Year Anniversary In Chicago!

Over the weekend E&A celebrated their 1 year establishment in Chicago! The party took place at the same location downtown where we held our very first event ever, The Castle. We partied in the historic stone building which was built in 1892. The entrance is dressed with a large pair of winged gargoyles and the inside is decorated with a fashionable, gothic style.  We had a private area all to ourselves where we mingled and talked about our favorite events the past year, and boy were there tons! Pictures were on display which gave us all some good laughs. We watched a video compiled of the great times we’ve had and reminisced together. Nobody could believe how fast the time has gone by. It was an important reminder that you have to live your life to the fullest! It is so important to have fun and surround yourself with awesome people! We talked about some of our favorite events that we can’t wait to do again. We also made a list of new things we want to try. The night carried on with eating, drinking and of course…dancing! We were the first ones on the dance floor and even up on stage. Whenever I need to get the party started I know I can always count on the Chicago members. We have the best group of friends and I can’t wait to see what memories year 2 has in store for us! Bring it on! Events And Adventures Chicago

An E&A Ski Trip!

Chicago has seen over 60 inches of snowfall this winter season! So we bundled and headed to the slopes! Usually the most dreaded part is the road trip, but not with E&A. We started the morning off with coffee and donuts and all piled in a bus together. We sat back and relaxed as we were chauffeured to the lodge. When we arrived we geared up with our skis and snowboards and had a private instructor awaiting us for lessons! We spend the whole day admiring the views from the lift and atop the mountains. The sun was shining and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. There was nothing that got in the way of us snow bunnies! Although, we did break for some hot cocoa and shared some laughs about the latest stories on the slopes. In our group, we had some beginners as well as some experts, but at the end of the day we all had wonderful winter day of fun together!  Events And Adventures Chicago

What’s The Worst Part About Living In Chicago?

 The WINTER of course!  But not when you’re a member of E&A!  We took that 17 degrees and ran with it, all the way to rooftop of the exclusive Dana Hotel.  The Dana Hotel is the home of Vertigo Sky Lounge, a bar with an incredible outdoor lounge nestled in the heart of downtown Chicago.  But it would be a shame to let this view go to waste because of the winter cold, so Vertigo created an ice bar for the outdoor area.  That’s right!  A whole lounge made entirely out of ice!  We got a few cocktails from the ice bar and admired the incredible view of the city.  Huge fire pits kept us warm and gave a beautiful glow to the intricate ice sculptures that inhabited the rooftop.  We sat on couches made of ice that were topped with cozy fur blankets.  Even though our bodies were cold that night, spending the evening with each other warmed our hearts. Events And Adventures Chicago

Trapped In A Room With A Zombie.......

The night was cold, the air was crisp and the moon was full. This makes for a perfect evening to be trapped in a room with a zombie! Us E&A members really got to know each other as we put out heads together in order to fight for our lives! (not really). We had one hour to work together to solve a series of riddles and puzzles in order to reveal the key that opened the door to freedom. Doesn’t sound too difficult, right? Wrong! I forgot to mention we only had 1 hour and there was a  live zombie that was out to get us! Even though he was chained to the wall, he was struggling to get his rotting hands on us any way that he could!  To make things worse, every 5 minutes a link in the chain was released allowing the zombie to inch closer and closer.  The team work was amazing! We solved every clue but one… that meant we were zombie meat!  All in all this adventure was totally awesome and it was my favorite event yet.  Next time E&A is takin’ that zombie down!   Events And Adventures Chicago