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Saturday at The Grove – It was The 4th of July
It was Saturday in the Park and it was actually the 4th of July for the Thomas & Amie (Conway) Gebavi ceremony & reception outside at The Grove (http://www.glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/the-grove/) in Glenview. Relatives and friends witnessed their ceremony as well as … Continue reading
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Yelp Review – Testimonial
Thanks to Brad & Jackie (Houriet) Gillaspie for this wonderful unsolicited Yelp Review, who had us at their reception on June 20, 2015, at The Lehmann Mansion. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-windy-city-hit-man-arlington-heights “I wish I knew where to begin with this AMAZING DJ company… … Continue reading
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Surprise 90th Birthday Salute to Elmo
Hey a Surprise 90th Birthday Party! It was an honor to be the entertainment for Elmo Gonzalez’s Birthday celebration on June 27 in Arlington Heights in the backyard of his daughter’s home. Only four blocks from our office. Loved the … Continue reading
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Jackie & Brad Become One in Christ
It was truly a great joy to be with Brad & Jackie (Houriet) Gillaspie for the celebration of their marriage on June 20. Relatives and friends gathered in a festive mood at the Historic Lehmann Mansion (www.lehmannmansion.com) in Lake Villa … Continue reading
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8th Grade Graduation Fun
St. Peter’s Luthern Chuch Fellowship Hall in Arlington Heights was the appropriate venue for an Eight Grade Graduation Party for students from St. Peter Luthern School. Adults and kids were in attendance. DJ Brain played the music for dancing, games … Continue reading
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Cancer Survivor Birthday Theme
It is always so wonderful to be with Kim Jensen and the committee from Northwest Community Hospital for their annual Cancer Survivor Celebration at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. On June 14 I had the privilege to provide the music … Continue reading
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Linnea & Jim Celebrate in Indiana
It was truly a great joy to have been with Jim & Linnea (Smith) Baney for their wedding reception in Central Indiana on June 13. Their family and friends celebrated with them in a tent on The Smith Family Farm, … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversary Dance, Indiana Event, Introduction Music, Out of State Event, Tent, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Let’s Personalize your Event not just Customize it
When ordering food/meat at a fine restaurant we tell them what we want and how we want it, whether the meat is to be rare, medium rare, medium, medium well or well done. That is our food is customized to … Continue reading
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Katie & Kevin Celebrate at Pazzo’s
I have always had a great time entertaining at Pazzo’s (https://pazzoschicago.com) in Downtown Chicago, and June 6 for Kevin & Katie (Flaherty) Ward’s Reception was no exception. The sound was solid and clear with our four speaker system setup, designed … Continue reading
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Sunday Outdoor Wedding Fun at The Grove
It was a joy to be with such a fine Christian couple; Daniel and Jenna (Wright) Trew on their Wedding Day at The Grove – Redfield Estates (http://www.glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/grove-redfield-estate/) on May 31. We were involved in the ceremony and reception which … Continue reading
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