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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Celebration & Ceremony in Crystal Lake
Energy & excitement discribes Scott & Becky (Trammel) Eisner outdoor ceremony and reception at The Crystal Lake Holiday Inn (http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/crystal-lake/chicl/hoteldetail) on July 20. Exceptional dancing throught the evening. Check out the great Ccke cutting action photo. “Windy City Hits” (http://www.windycityhitman.com/267/windy-city-hits) … Continue reading
Posted in Cake Cutting Music, Cakes, Ceremony, Cocktail Music, Dance Lighting, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Ending Song, Keeping the Dance Floor Packed, Lighting, Rat Pack, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs, Windy City Hits
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Funtime with Matt & Lia at The Grove Redfield Estate
Enjoying the unique ambiance The Grove in Glenview (http://glenviewparks.org/index.php/facilities-parks/the-grove/redfield-estate) provides assisted in making Matt & Lia (Lapat) Gornick’s reception on July 19 so special. Set up in the historic Redfield Estate for cocktails, intoductions, dinner and cake then outside for … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktail Music, Instrumental Jazz, Jazz Instrumental, Open Dance Song, Outdoor Events, Reception Venue, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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60th Reunion with Main Township High School
The Class of 1953 from Main Township High School met on July 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn (http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hilton-garden-inn-chicago-ohare-airport-ORDCHGI/index.html) on River Road in Des Plaines to reminisce with each other. To set the mood I played tunes from their high … Continue reading
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Independence Evening Concert in Decatur
I had the privilege to host an evening 4th of July weekend concert on July 7 at the Primrose Retirement Community (http://www.primroseretirement.com/decatur-illinois-senior-care-communities/assisted-living-facilities.phpin) in Decatur Illinois. With about 65 seniors and guests in attendance we started out with many patriotic tunes … Continue reading
Posted in 4th of July, Dance Music, Dance Time, Parties, Patriotic Tunes, Retirement, Themes, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Relaxed, Casual, Non-Traditional Reception in Downtown Peoria
Made the trip to central Illinois to celebrate with Dave & Jill (Hayes) Templin at the Cornerstone Building (http://www.thecornerstonebuilding.com) in Downtown Peoria Illinois. A historic Presbyterian Church converted into a unique banquet hall. It was planned out to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Banquet Halls, Blackhawks, Children, Dance Music, Dance Time, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Remembering Gettysburg – 150th Anniversary
This 4th of July we need to realize and reflect that today July 3, 2013, marks the 150th Anniversary of The Greatest Battle in History on American soil. The decisive battle of the Civil War took place July 1-3 1863. … Continue reading
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Chicago Blackhawks – 2013 Stanley Cup Champions Medley
Chicago Proud Congratulations From The Windy City Hitman DJs Enjoy
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Matt & Emily Celebrate All Night Long
Oh Yeah, it was such a wonderful experience to have been at The Royal Melbourne Country Club (www.royalmelbourne.net) in Long Grove on June 29 to “trip the night fantastic” with Matt & Emily (Beckley) Franz, family & friends. It was … Continue reading
Posted in 50's Jitterbug, Banquet Halls, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Florist, Guest Requests, How to Keep the Dance Floor Packed, Keeping the Dance Floor Packed, Last Dance, Oldies, Power Ballads, Sets of Music, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Carnaval of Hope
June 23 was again time for our celebration at the Arlington Heights Seniors Center with the Cancer Survivors of Northwest Community Hospital of Arlington Heights. This years theme was a Carnival of Hope. With the smell of popcorn, a balloon … Continue reading
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Erin & Joe Having A Great Time
Wow, it was a total blast to have entertained at the wonderful Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club (bridgesofpoplarcreek.com) on June 22 for Joe & Erin (Ericksen) Dettlo Reception. Great location, great couple, great parents, great photographer Vanessa (www.jolieimages.com), great … Continue reading
Posted in Banquet Halls, Dance Lighting, Dance Time, Dancing Under The Stars, Dinner Music, Florist, Italian American Favorites, Photographers, Reggae, Tropical Favorites, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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