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

What’s Better Than A Saturday Night And A Rockin’ Piano?

How about two rockin’ pianos!
Throw in some friends and now we’re talking great fun! Over the weekend we hit the town and enjoyed live dueling pianos and danced the night away. We had plenty of food, drinks and laughs. It was the perfect night to unwind and let loose. Plus, there were so many new members to meet! You know you’re having fun when you check your watch and 3 hours have passed in the blink of an eye. We could have sang and danced until the sun came up (especially those of us who ended up on stage). E&A definitely showed that crowd who’s boss! Only some of us left with sore feet, but we all left with new friendships! Events And Adventures Chicago

2013 Went Out With A Bang!

2013 sure went out with a bang for Events & Adventures in Chicago! Our New Year’s Eve Midnight Masquerade Party was the most extravagant event yet with over 100 members! The evening was magical as we were dressed to impress from head to toe, showing off our elaborate masks. From feathers to sequence to lace, everyone looked fabulous! The atmosphere was decorated with bright, bold colors and funky oversized furniture. Enormous light fixtures hung from the ceiling casting a soft glow upon us. Our private lounge was warm and cozy. We enjoyed floor to ceiling windows as a blanket of snow covered our beautiful city . The champagne bubbled, the excitement was contagious and the dance floor was the place to be. As the clock struck Midnight, smiles and hugs filled the room. It was the perfect setting to celebrate with friends, old and new. It is amazing to see how far we have come and it only continues to get better! We simply cannot wait to see what new friends and memories 2014 has in store for us!
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Helping Others On Christmas!

What do most people do on Christmas Eve morning? Last minute shopping? Relax? Wrap presents? Not some of us E&A members here in Chicago. We spent half of our day volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a nonprofit distribution center. We came together as a group of friends and recognized the needs of thousands of individuals and families during this special holiday. We packaged, sorted and organized food. These items went out to 650 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Chicago and the surrounding county. It was a nice opportunity to spend time together while sharing the common interest of helping others. Events and Adventures can proudly say that we assisted in feeding 150,000 hungry people a delicious Christmas meal. What an amazing accomplishment! Plus, some of us even caught a few minutes of fame as the FOX news Station reported alongside us as we were hard at work! Events And Adventures Chicago

Lions And Tigers And Bears (And Lights)....OH MY!

A little cold weather didn't stop us! We bundled up and strolled amongst the animals, right here in the heart of Chicago! With the city skyline as our backdrop, we walked around Lincoln park zoo sipping hot apple cider and looking at thousands of glittering lights. This tradition happens only once a year and boy is it a sight to see! 
From walkways, to animal exhibits, to tiny tree branches, the zoo is beautifully illuminated with every color imaginable. We made new friends and enjoyed each others' company as we viewed musical light shows, watched live ice carvings and even did a bit of holiday shopping together! Oh and don't let me forget...we kept our Christmas spirit alive by visiting Santa! (You're never too old to believe.) Events And Adventures Chicago

Tis The Season...For New Friends!

And what a better conversation starter than ugly Christmas sweaters?! We donned our knits all night, both tasteful and tacky. We talked about where we found our sweaters or how we made them. Someone even borrowed their granny's sweater just for the party. Also, not to mention any names, but one gentleman told his hilarious story of shopping is the womens section to find his perfect outfit! Our first Holiday party here in Chicago was off to a great start! The drinks were the size of fish bowls and the straws seemed as long as fishing poles. It was quite a sight!  To add to the evening, it was nice to have our own area reserved because it gave us some space to do our first annual gift exchange. The anticipation was overwhelming as each of us opened our gifts one by one for all to see. Who would have guessed that a tin of cookies would be the most demanded present. After the gift was stolen a few times, some lucky person went home and indulged in a delicious treat (you know who you are). We also had a donation box designated to Toys for Tots. It was nice to see how many members brought gifts in hopes to make the Holiday special for children near and far. This was just a simple reminder to me how awesome our Chicago members truly are. All in all, the evening was great! We even started making plans for our Holiday party next year! 
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Shopping For The Holidays?

Can’t find the perfect present? Who doesn’t love a handmade, one of a kind, gift?  Our Chicago members got a jump start on the holiday season at one of the coolest events yet, glass blowing!  We made our very own glass ornaments! Our two awesome instructors walked us through the delicate process.  We were each given a glob of melted glass at the end of a pipe, we rolled it in all sorts of different colors of broken glass, and then it was time to turn up the heat.  We had to keep our glass constantly rotating in a huge furnace to melt the colored glass shards evenly, turning our little blob into a rainbow of swirling colors.  When it was finished in heat, our instructors kept the pipe rolling as we blew with all our might to fill our colorful glass blob with air.  We pinched them off, and there you have it!  A beautiful, unique ornament, a perfect holiday gift for a loved one, or for yourself!  Glass blowing was definitely one of the most interesting and fun things the Chicago club has done yet! This event was on fire, literally! Events And Adventures Chicago