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Category Archives: Outdoor Events
12th Annual Salute 5K & 10K Run
For the 12th year I have had the honor and privilege to provide the sound system and music for The Salute (http://www.saluteinc.org) 5K & 10K Run and Walk in Arlington Heights. With well over 900 runners supporting our troops and … Continue reading
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Gangsters/Mob Night in Arlington Heights
It’s not every day that The Windy City Hitman have the occasion to draw from their name and deep library of music and deliver tunes to create the atmosphere for a Mob/Gangsters themed event. Just five blocks from our headquarters, … Continue reading
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Graduation Fun with Karaoke & Good Tunes
I always enjoy playing in backyards especially when it is at a beautiful home on a spacious piece of property & only 10 short minuets from our office. The occasion in Mt. Prospect on July 19th was Mark Fernandez’s Graduation … Continue reading
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Graduation Fun for Alexis & Alyssa
Alexis & Alyssa celebrated their graduation from 8th grade in style. Outdoor fun with family & friends included a great spread of food, basketball & a big size version of Jenga. The addition of a fantastic varity of music only … Continue reading
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11th Annual Salute 5K & 10K Run
This was our 11th time providing the sound and music for The Salute 5K & 10K run in the streets of Arlington Heights. It was a beautiful day to run, watch, cheer and just soak in all the excitement. Both … Continue reading
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City of Volo – 20 Years
It was a privilege to have provided the sound and music for the City of Volo’s (www.villageofvolo.com) 20th Anniversary Picnic on September 8. City trustees and residents enjoyed the festive outdoor occasion. Family activities included games for kids, a petting … Continue reading
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Pool Fun at Royal Melbourne
It was not just Beach Songs, Island Tunes, Reggae & Jimmy Buffett on September 7 for Royal Melbourne Country Club (www.royalmelbourne.net) Member’s Summer Pool Party. It was also a lot of 80’s Rock & Roll along with Current Top 40. … Continue reading
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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
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Scenic Ceremony & Reception
We had a great time celebrating with Andrew & Suzanne (Haflich) Brown at the quaint Emerson Creek Pottery & Tea Room in Oswego on June 15. Outdoor ceremony, coctails & dancing in the barn & station dinner served in the … Continue reading
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Family Outdoor Festival
It was family fun in the sun for the folks at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital (www.advocatehealth.com/gshp/default.cfm?id=1) in Barrington on August the 25th. Compass Rose Events (www.compassroseevents.com) hired us to play good music for the entire family from 11am till 4pm. … Continue reading