I could write a long review about every amazing attention to detail The Venue helped provide to us,…read morebut my fingers would get tired and I would probably just ramble. The crew at The Venue are absolutely outstanding, extremely thoughtful, very organized, and truly care about making your day memorable and seamless. They provided the experience we wanted - choice to hire local caterers, setting up and taking down without feeling rushed, hair/makeup done on site easily, day of coordinating/point of contact, etc - without the hassles other venues in the area put you through. Not to mention, it is in the perfect location downtown Champaign. The whole place is stunning and spacious; we couldn't have asked for a better experience. (Photos by Sara Gardner photography)

A bride to be, just came into my place of work and told me that this venue pulled the rug right out…read morefrom under plans to have a reception and they canceled them. Only to have someone that was paying more money in their place.

The staff was amazing! There was a snow storm and they were very understanding and helpful! Would…read moredefinitely recommend

We used Palace Events for our wedding and were very happy with how everything turned out! Our…read morewedding reception was held in a machine shed, so we needed some elegant decor to dress it up. Palace Events provided drapery, lighting and a chandelier, which created the perfect setting! Courtney was the coordinator we worked with and she was polite and very organized. She also was proactive in seeing an issue with the lighting and fixed it before I had to mention anything. In addition, we used their Standard Photo Booth and were so glad we did! Sam was easy to work with and created the perfect photo design for our wedding! There were many options, including videos and GIFs--our guests had a blast with it! Overall, we're very pleased with Palace Events and are happy we used them for our wedding! *Professional photography by Miranda Malliet Photography

Recently rented their party room to throw a birthday party for 30 guests…read more The room can fit anywhere from 50-100 guests, and has been used for weddings, birthdays, graduation parties, or retirement parties. They provide the long tables and chairs. They are flexible about bringing in outside food and soda, but they want you to buy your alcohol from them provided that you are 21 and over. There is a bar downstairs that is convenient while you throw your party or they can arrange to hire a bartender upstairs for an extra fee. I have shopped everywhere around town and the location was perfect, not to mention, most of the proceeds go back into helping veterans. If you are a veteran, and just want to come here for the cool bar environment drinks are really cheap, (no drink is over $3.75) and they have a jukebox, pool table and old fashioned video games. And the people there are great!

Very friendly folks, affordable drinks, wonderful atmosphere. Quiet, country, fun.read more

They claim that their warm therapy pool is 86 degrees or warmer. It is not. It has never been even…read more'nearly warm' since I joined. I have heard other members complaining as well. The owner/operator does not seem to care or makes excuses. He told me I could bring my own thermometer to test the temp if I wanted too. Too bad, because it is a very convenient location, but between the dirty facilities and the cold pool, It is a solid one-star place. They also do not ever have a lifeguard on duty. I was told if I needed help and I was alone to get out of the pool and push a call button. Hard to do when you are drowning... Two weeks later: rates are doubling this month.

I was in the area for a weekend of roller derby. This a new venue for the Twin City Roller Girls…read more The exterior looks like a really old house. The interior is kept up pretty well. The roller derby game was held in an empty pool and was pretty small. There was seating on the floor and a second floor of seating on two sides. This seems like a neat building that probably gets overlooked as it blends in with the rest of the neighborhood buildings.

This place is gross. We were there for the 2016 Jurassic Quest. There were dumpsters overflowing,…read morepaint splattered all over the out buildings, pallets and scrap wood piled everywhere - even an old hot tub right in the middle of all the action. If I were planning an event here, I'd be pretty upset.

Blues Blast was best music event held in CU and there was a good lineup of events and great…read morebeverage choices CU was not forward thinking enough for this venue but will miss it for the next several decades. DW.

I ordered my box and received it so quickly! It's been so helpful while I plan my daughter-in-laws…read morebaby shower and helped me think outside the box!! Amanda is truly an expert in her field!

I am also an event planner in central Illinois and I purchased Inspire Your's full Knowledge Box -…read moreHead Over Heels. It has been a lifesaver when working with clients and other vendors. It helps to know what I'm talking about and even all the available options. The cards are very easy to use and the graphics/words are clear and easy to read. I will admit, I had a hard time understanding the product until I met with Amanda and she walked me through the cards. As an event planner, I highly recommend the Knowledge Box!