Smarty Pants was fantastic at our recent event AND each and every time I've seen him perform over…read morethe years - which is many times (because many people see how amazing he is)!! It's not just his talent with super fun and surprising balloon characters but his adaptive nature and outstanding personality, engaging everyone at the parties/events. I would absolutely recommend him for all types of occasions : private or big birthday parties, festivals, block parties, - anywhere there will be children!! He is one less thing at your party you need to worry about because he is a sure thing! Truly, he is a whole family favorite!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

I just got married 10/5/24 and I wounded with spin city and I truly could not have had a better…read moreexperience!! Everyone I talked to was so kind and helpful. Any questions or ideas I had Anna heard me out and helped make my ideas come to life! Marcus was an incredible dj he kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! Even when we didn't want the night to end he kept the music going even as clean up begun. I have been getting so many compliments on how efficient and how easily the day flowed! Anna and Marcus were both great at communicating with me and my husband with how the night was going and if there was Somthing we needed to get done! I truly had the most amazing day and they are 100% to thank for it!!

From the owner: Spin City Events and Production is your go-to for professional audio and lighting production, and…read moreDJ services. We specialize in creating the perfect atmosphere with high-quality audio and intelligent lighting systems designed to elevate your event. At Spin City Events and Production, we pride ourselves on providing appropriate and professional sound and lighting that meets youe standards and budget. Let our expert team provide you with top tier execution for every event no matter the size. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, wedding, or social party, we bring your vision to life with top-notch DJ services and production. Trust Spin City Events and Production to deliver you an unforgettable experience. Contact us today at info@spincityeventsandproduction.com.

Chef Jack's catered a wedding we went to on New Year's Eve. The food was amazing! I reached out to…read morethe bride the next day needing to know where the food came from. The pasta salad was delicious. The penne Mac and cheese was a definite favorite. There was a green bean, asparagus, tomato side that was very good. Chicken wrapped in puff pastry and beef tips, all fantastic! Hoping to go to another event that has them or use them for something myself! All so good!

Chef Jack's was our caterer for our wedding on 11/9, and they were the perfect choice. At our…read moretasting, the team put together an amazing meal filled with numerous appetizers, two main courses, two sides, and a sweet treat. You MUST do the grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters, they were a hit! Chicken en croute is also a must for the main dish. We are still dreaming of that meal. Our guests complimented the food all night and for weeks after the wedding. Somehow it was even better than the original tasting. Candy was our lead from Chef Jack's, and she was incredible, coming out often to check on us and the flow of the room overall. They were incredibly accommodating to any and all allergies and dietary restrictions that we had with our guests, and not a single person was unable to be fed, and for two of my guests who had been to weddings where they were unable to eat, this was important to me. I would recommend Chef Jack's over and over again!

I can't recommend this company enough. From the very beginning, Dan was incredibly kind,…read morecommunicative, and easy to work with. He kept us informed every step of the way, followed through on everything he said he would, and truly went above and beyond for our family. It's clear that this company is run by people who genuinely cares about their customers and treat them with kindness and integrity. The bounce house was delivered exactly when he said it would be, the process was simple and enjoyable. Our kids had the best time! We're so appreciative of everything Dan did to help make our event a success. Thank you again!

Very pleased with the service. Easy to select. Equipment delivered to the house and set up quickly…read more It was a big hit. Would definitely rent again!

I visited with some friends to make a glue-up cribbage board. Several other types of crafts were…read morehappening at the same time, which was cool but it took away from what I think could be a more organized experience, as staff were pulled in multiple different directions. Example: We had to find staff to ask questions or move on to the next step rather than being supervised/guided along the way. Perhaps more staggered starting times would allow each person or group to receive more focused attention. Overall, we had a fun time and it did feel fairly hands on. I think the quality of wood could be better, though.

My family and I did a workshop at Fisk. For the price, I expected quality. But, we are thoroughly…read moredisappointed. First, it was over crowded. They were so busy that it felt like our group was an afterthought. We received basic instructions and then we were left on our own until we flagged someone down to tell them we were finished. Half of the epoxy cured in the cup so it was wasted. They didn't warn us this could happen. Instead of giving us more, they said they would fix it. Then, the our finished projects were atrocious! The hardware quality on the river boards was subpar. They used screws with little grooves making it questionably food safe. The wood was cracked on one of them. The coasters were uneven and incredibly thick making them unusable as coasters. The lazy Susan looked unfinished. The epoxy wasn't trimmed around the edges and the hardware is visible under the epoxy. So, we asked them to fix it and they kindly agreed. We received a refund for 2 of the coasters. Then, it took well over a month to receive the fixed products during which we had to follow up a few times. The final products are better-ish, but they are full of visible brush strokes of clear epoxy (apparently this is the solution to epoxy that cured before we could use it). All in all, we had a lot of fun together but the service is subpar and the products are not what I would expect for the price. I will not be back nor would I recommend Fisk as the destination for this experience.

Chef Alicia catered an excellent funeral lunch for our family in Elm Grove, Wis. She was lovely to…read morework with, talking me through her many menu options. Highly recommend. Mary

We hired Alicia and staff to cater our son's backyard "covid" wedding this summer. The food was…read moreoutstanding (pulled agave pork, spicy chicken, mac n cheese, fried green tomatoes, coleslaw) and they served our guests individually (wearing masks and gloves) which was key in keeping people safe . They helped us serve baked beans a relative brought in (!) and adapted without complaint to our somewhat small set up/serve area and completely cleaned up afterwards. Just as important, we appreciated their upbeat and vivacious attitude and presence! We highly recommend Tasteful Events Catering and plan to hire them again in the future!

been going there for years that man gershom works so hard and his partner with the blond hair thet…read morefixes everything

This is a great company! I am often in need of assistance in event planning and sometimes I don't…read moreeven know what's possible. With Leaping Lizards, I know they will not only give me quality care, they will provide me with advice from their vast experience in this field. You have an even coming up? Let them show you how they take all the stress out of it so you can have fun at your own event!

Overall I was impressed with atmosphere from the start of the wedding service until I left in the…read moreevening. Since the weather was extremely hot extra self serve "watering stations " were available to keep people hydrated Plenty of room between tables is a major plus so that people can sit comfortably and servers can swiftly come around to do their duties Due to the extreme heat just wish they had some kind of fan system to keep people cool

I attended a wonderful wedding last night at the only barn wedding facility in the state. Women…read morewore dresses, skirts and pant outfits. Men wore suits, business casual and jeans. The barn was nice and clean. They have beautiful bathrooms. The wedding ceremony was at 500pm in front of the oldest hickory tree in the county. They set up 200 chairs with an aisle down the middle for the wedding party to enter. The property has a nice area to take pictures and enjoy and outdoor pre-reception. Our reception was inside the barn we ate comfortably and heard bride and groom stories, prayer, a charge from the father of the bride. Dinner was catered by Thunder Bay Grill. The wedding party DJ played nice taped music during the dinner. Dessert was a cheesecake. At the end of the reception we launched balloons with lights in them sending off in the air on a new adventure, just like the bride and groom. A beautiful night. I highly recommend this facility.