Night Out in River North - The Baton Show Lounge

Name: Night Out in River North - The Baton Show Lounge

Date: May 14, 2015

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CDT

Website: http://www.thebatonshowlounge.com/index.html

Registration: REGISTER NOW

Event Description:

This summer, take the opportunity to enjoy all that River North has to offer with RNBA's Night Out in River North series. RNBA will make the arrangements - all you need to do is come and have fun!. These events are open to members and non-members alike so bring your friends. These events are casual, social gatherings at River North Business Association members so you can show your support and have fun, too!

 

Join your friends for a casual night out at one of our long time members - 

The Baton Show Lounge!

 

Meet other RNBA members and enjoy the world's most professional female impersonators. You will not believe your eyes as the entertainers take the stage in their one-of-a-kind solo numbers and extravagant group productions. The Baton is the longest running revue of its kind in North America. Who needs Vegas with the Baton Show Lounge right here in River North.

 

 

 

 

Location:

Baton Show Lounge
436 N. Clark

Date/Time Information:

Thursday, May 14

 7:30 PM Check in at the Lounge so you can enjoy a drink before the show

Show starts promptly at 8:30

Contact Information:

SEND AN EMAIL

Fees/Admission:

$12 - includes a $10 drink credit

River North Business Association Announces Sixth Annual OctoberFeast™ in River North, October 7

 

Sixteen new River North restaurants have signed on for the River North Business Association‘s sixth annual OctoberFeast™, presented by Motorola Mobility, LLC. OctoberFeast™, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday, October 7. The new restaurants include: Chen's, Citizen Bar, Farmhouse, Firecakes, Freestyle Food & Drink, Gino's East River North,  House of Blues, John Barleycorn, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, P.F. Chang's, Piccolo Signo Due, Pranzi, Rev Burger, River Roast, Seasons52, and Troquet River North.

Octoberfeast showcases 25 of Chicago’s most popular restaurants and venues in River North, allowing participants to experience the excellence and variety of one of the country’s most vibrant restaurant districts.  Returning restaurants include: Blackfinn Ameripub, Fogo de Chao,  Hooters, Kinzie Chophouse, La Madia, Maxwell's at the Club, Moe's Cantina, The Redhead Piano Bar, and Sullivan's Steakhouse.

Link to video:

https://vimeo.com/103526560

How it works. 

OctoberFeast™ is a progressive tasting tour, leading groups of 50 or less to visit five of the participating and fabulous restaurants in the River North neighborhood. OctoberFeast™ offers five different routes for participants to explore. Each restaurant provides specialty food and drinks. The evening will begin with registration at Maggiano’s Little Italy (111 W. Grand Ave.) where participants will receive a map and schedule to guide them throughout the evening. Each group will spend 20 minutes at each venue. The evening will close with an after party at SHAY (222 W. Ontario St.). 

 Sponsors for the event include BMO Harris, Comcast Business, East Bank Club, Friedman Properties, Mesirow Financial and Urban Innovations, amongst others.

 Purchase your tickets now to take part of this fun event.

OctoberFeast™ tickets are $75 per person and $100 per person for VIP tickets.  VIP ticket holders

are entitled to express registration, the ability to choose their own route, and access to an exclusive VIP lounge at the after party at SHAY.

Tickets are available for purchase at the OctoberFeast™ website: http://www.OctoberFeastchicago.com,  www.rivernorthassociation.com or by calling the River North Business Association at 312-645-1047.

River North Business Association represents more than 325 businesses in the area bounded by the Chicago River to the south and west, Division on the north and Wabash on the east. The area boasts the highest concentration of restaurants and entertainment venues and is Chicago’s most exciting neighborhood to live, work, shop, dine and play. For more information, visit www.rivernorthassociation.com.

Complete list of participating restaurants:

Blackfinn Ameripub, Chen's, Citizen Bar, Farmhouse, Firecakes, Fogo de Chao, Freestyle Food & Drink, Gino's East River North, Hooters, House of Blues, John Barleycorn, Kinzie Chophouse, La Madia, Maxwell's at the Club, Maggiano’s Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, Moe's Cantina, P.F. Chang's, Piccolo Signo Due, Pranzi, The Redhead Piano Bar, Rev Burger, River Roast, Seasons52, SHAY, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Troquet River Northhttp://www.octoberfeastchicago.com/

Get ready to take on the 2014 River North Challenge June 24

Let the games begin! Competitors are eagerly forming teams to compete in the 5^th Annual River North Challenge hosted by the River North Business Association June 24. Teams will spend a memorable evening adventuring through River North hotels, partaking in mental and physical challenges. Each check point presents a new challenge, when accomplished earning competitors “challenge points” towards a grand prize as well as a stamp on their “passport”. A team’s overall point sum, completed passport and the accuracy of their challenge answers will ultimately determine this year’s River North Challenge winner!

The locations along the River North Challenge will keep you fueled for success. This event, which delivers in the fun and games department, is accompanied by complimentary food and beverages at River North’s favorite destinations -- Challenge Stops.

Each Challenge Stop presents teams with the choice of an active challenge, mental challenge or both to gain maximum points. Upon completion of each challenge the team will be provided with the location of their next challenge.  Bonus Checkpoints along the journey will provide competitors with additional opportunities to increase point totals.

Start getting your team together because you won’t want to miss out on these prizes. The winning team will take home a tremendous prize package from the Businesses of River North. All event participants also will be entered in a Door Prize Drawing to further their chances of taking home great prizes such as gift certificates from restaurants, bars, hotels and spa packages.

Teams are encouraged to wear costumes and uniforms, or design their look around a team theme. Go big or go home, because the teams with the most creative attire will win big!

Upon completion of the challenge, enjoy the River North Challenge After Party at Cantina Laredo. While waiting for the Challenge winners to be announced, competitors can relax with food and beverages.

Register as a team of four for $150 or purchase a Single ticket for $40 and be placed on a team. Food and beverage will also be provided at each major hotel stop.

Registration takes place at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza beginning at 5:30 pm. The Challenge takes place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is followed by the after party at the Cantina Laredo at 8:30 p.m. June 24.

River North Challenge is presented Comcast Business Services and brought to you by the River North Business Association. Registration Sponsor is  Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza and After Party Sponsor is Cantina Laredo. Hotels involved in the event include Aloft City Center, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn and Suites, Homewood Suites and Hyatt Place.

For questions call the River North Business Associations at 312-645-1047.

River North Business Association represents more than 325 businesses in the area bounded by the Chicago River to the south and west, Division on the north and Wabash on the east. The area boasts the highest concentration of restaurants and entertainment venues and is Chicago’s most exciting neighborhood to live, work, shop, dine and play. For more information, visit www.rivernorthassociation.com.