On The Scene Earns ADMC Designation!

We are proud to announce that On The Scene has successfully completed the requirements for the Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) designation!  The ADMC program is managed by the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) which is the pre-eminent organization for Destination Management Companies.  The ADMC designation assists the meeting planning community by identifying and qualifying standards and criteria that are indicative of the highest quality destination management service providers.

On The Scene ADMC Press Release (pdf, 376kb)

Why select an ADMC?-ADME website

Chicago Flipbook

The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau has created an excellent Chicago video 'Flipbook', to help promote the city as a business and leisure destination.  The CCTB conducted a year-long video shoot capturing footage of the city in all 4 seasons, as well as additional footage of McCormick Place.  The end result is a fascinating, stunning high definition look at the many cultural and architectural treasures of Chicago.  Enjoy!

Gala Evening at the Art Institute of Chicago

'Form Follows Function': Over 500 international guests enjoyed a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired evening utilizing old and new spaces in the Art Institute of Chicago.  Starting with cocktails and hor d'oeuvres on the Grand Staircase, guests perused the world famous Impressionism and Post-Impressionism galleries.  Then, guests moved into the Modern Wing for an elegant seated dinner in the Renzo Piano designed Griffin Court.  Inspirational quotes by Frank Lloyd Wright were projected on the gallery walls, while dining under a 25 foot waterfall projected on the west wall.  After dinner, cocktails and dessert were served in the stylish Terzo Piano restaurant, featuring stunning views of Millennium Park and the Chicago skyline.  Guest mingled in the hip lounge inspired space, with vibrant lounge vignettes, colorful Lucite lamps and specialty uplit tables. 

Winter Wonderland Event at Navy Pier

On The Scene created a Winter Wonderland at the Lakeview Terrace of Navy Pier for an RSNA Customer Appreciation Event. Shades of white and blue emphasized the winter wonderland feel. Four modern white fringe-fabric sofas offered comfortable seating for the estimated 500 guests. Dramatic cylinders covered in mirrored organza fabric were suspended over the central bar. Each cylinder was lit from within by a pair of crystal chandeliers. Several 10'x12' light screens were positioned throughout the space featuring customized branding within vertical strands of tiny white lights.

On The Scene Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Second City!

The influential improv theater Second City celebrated its 50th Anniversary last week in Chicago. Countless Second City alumni, including Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Jim Belushi, returned to Chicago to commemorate ’50 Years of Funny’. Three full days of events, including a 50th Anniversary Show and a SCTV reunion, took place to mark this milestone. Southwest Airlines, who sponsored the private Second City charter flight, called upon On The Scene to arrange the red carpet arrival at their hangar at Midway Airport. As the private Southwest charter arrived, the air stairs were pulled up and the red carpet was rolled out. Waiting to greet the Second City Alumni flight were various Second City founders and alumni as well as local press and media. As they stepped off the plane, guests were greeted with a champagne toast by Andrew Alexander, the CEO of Second City and a reading of a proclamation by the City of Chicago.

On The Scene Named Spotlight Award Finalist!

We are proud to announce to all of our event colleagues that On The Scene has been selected as a Finalist for the 2010 Event Solutions Spotlight Award in the category of Event Company of the Year. We invite you to visit http://www.event-solutions.com/, click on the VOTE NOW button. Then scroll to the Event Planner of the Year category and review some of our top event accomplishments.

The Event Solutions Spotlight Awards are unique to the event world. These prestigious awards recognize and honor the top individuals and companies which lead our vibrant industry. For detailed information about the Spotlight Awards, including a complete list of 2010 Spotlight Award Finalists, please visit-http://www.event-solutions.com/spotlight_awards.

“We are honored to be nominated as a finalist for the Event Solutions Spotlight Award”, said Jamie Orr, Event Manager at On The Scene. “The Spotlight Awards represent the pinnacle of event management achievement. This year’s finalists are the leaders in this industry, whose passion and commitment to delivering world-class events are our inspiration”.

The recipients of the Event Solutions Spotlight Awards will be announced at the 2010 Spotlight Awards Event, Monday, March 8, 2010 in Las Vegas. The voting site closes on January 31, 2010.

La Gran Familia Goya!

To celebrate the opening of Goya Foods’ new state-of-the-art distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL, On The Scene created a memorable event focusing on the rich tradition and heritage of the Goya Foods brand. Nearly 250 Goya employees, customers, and friends & family attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 147,000 square foot facility.

Upon arrival, guests were greeted with calypso melodies provided by the local Roberto Clemente High School Steel Drum Band. As guests made their way into the warehouse, a ‘Canstruction’ display-over 3,200 colorful Goya product cans stacked to spell ‘Goya’-guided guests as they arrived. The food products on display were donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

As guests entered the warehouse, a store isle display of the 1,500 Goya product offerings provided a rich and colorful atmosphere. The food products were arranged according to region-Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, Central and South America, highlighting the high quality products that have satisfied generations of customers for over 70 years. The stage backdrop consisted of stacked pallets of Goya products, configured around the stage to create an amphitheatre style environment for the various speakers and dignitaries. Erin O’Connor, the reigning Miss Illinois, sang a soaring a capella rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’. As the ribbon was cut to officially open the warehouse, confetti cannons went off as the local Goya employees entered the room though a break-away banner adorning the Goya logo. The warehouse employees got the group on their feet, as they lead the guests into the warehouse loading dock, where lunch was served.

The loading dock was transformed into a vibrant celebration featuring the local Latino neighborhoods that thrive on Goya products. Each buffet station was designed to represent the various regions that Goya represents-Mexican, Caribbean, South American, and Central American. Each ‘vignette’ featured colorful images of Chicago’s rich Latino neighborhoods, while displaying regional Goya products and offering a tasty selection of traditional Goya recipes. A lively Spanish guitar duo provided background music, flamenco, classical and Latin American styles ranging from traditional to pop. Throughout the lunch, guests were invited to tour the warehouse and visit the functioning bean packaging operation.

“Let me take this opportunity to thank On The Scene for an excellent job, the two events were great. Everyone is saying that they had never been to a Grand Opening like the one we had, fantastic.” -General Manager, Goya Foods Midwest

On The Scene-Goya Foods Warehouse Opening Press Release-Nov '09 (pdf, 415KB)