The STC Chicago Chapter has made arrangements for two excellent optional events for conference attendees. If you plan to arrive early or extend your stay to see the sights you might want to go on one of these. Register when you register for the Summit. If you’ve already registered for the Summit but want to sign up, email stc@stc.org.
A few tickets are still available for theses events. Email stc@stc.org to reserve your ticket today. Once these tours have reached capacity, we will close registration. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow STC members and explore what Chicago has to offer! Register today to reserve one of the few remaining seats.
Second City Theater
Saturday, 19 May, 5:30–10:30PM
See the rising stars of comedy at the famous Second City Theatre! The Second City theatre opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December 1959. The Second City was experimental and unconventional in its approach to both theatre and comedy. With the debut of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, populated by Second City Alums John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Gilda Radner, the theatre became internationally known for its ever increasing roster of comedy superstars. Today, The Second City continues to produce the premiere comic talent in the industry. From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey—The Second City imprint is felt across every entertainment medium.
This event includes round trip coach transportation and ticket to the show. The bus will depart from the Hyatt Regency at 5:30 PM, getting you to the theatre at approximately 6:30 PM. There are a number of restaurants close to the theatre and the STC Chicago Chapter will coordinate group reservations. You may also take advantage of the food service at the theatre. Here are the restaurants where the Chicago Chapter will have reservations:
Adobo Grill (Mexican)
Kamehachi (Japanese)
Topo Gigio (Italian)
You must contact the Chicago Chapter by 7 May to be included in the restaurant reservations. You must fill out this form to reserve space with STC Chicago for dinner.
The cost for dinner and refreshments is NOT INCLUDED in the ticket for this event.
Everyone will meet at the theatre at 7:40 PM to be seated. The show starts at 8:00 PM. The show will run two hours. You will need to return the bus immediately following the show, or find your own way back to the Hyatt!
Cost: $67.00 per ticket. This event requires a minimum of 25 participants.
River View Architectural Tour
Wednesday, 23 May, 1:30–6:00 PM
A one-hour cruise of the historic Chicago River showcasing over 40 landmarks of modern American architecture. Professional guides knowledgeable in the architecture field recount the dramatic story of Chicago’s rise from the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture. See buildings by world-famous architects including Mies van der Rohe, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and Helmut Jahn.
A complimentary map and guide is a souvenir of the cruise. Tour boat boards at Navy Pier, goes down the main branch of the Chicago River, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past Sears Tower to the old Post Office Building.
ADA Note: For your convenience, all of the tour boats have easy boarding ramps and are accessible to people with disabilities. The vessels, however, are not equipped with elevators. Restrooms, which are located on the lower deck, and the upper decks of the Architecture Cruise boat are not accessible to those in wheelchairs. Additionally the upper decks of the boat are open and do not provide protection from the elements.
Event includes round-trip executive coach transportation from Hyatt Regency O’Hare and ticket for boat tour. Lunch is on your own prior to departing the Hyatt.
Cost: $63.00 per ticket. This event requires a minimum of 20 participants.
