Recently worked with Paint the Town for a networking event and had a wonderful experience. Our…read morepainter was Kaelin and she was amazing, she was prompt, brought a great energy with her, and was extremely helpful in instructing all of our guests with their paintings. Paint the Town has an amazing team of people behind-the-scenes as well, they were able to answer any and all questions we had during the entire process and booking was very easy. From booking to set-up to clean-up, everything was handled and we were able to focus on our event. Will definitely book with them again for future events.

Kaelin was super fun and made our team building event special. 100% recommend booking with her…read more Thank you!

This place is great. I needed to learn how to weld and what afternoon my instructor completely told…read moreme what to do and I've been doing it on my own ever since. I plan to go back for a refresher because they're so good. They also rent benches if you are a true welder, you can go in there and do your own work for a minimal fee.

Took MIG1 & 2 from Daniel and had a great time. Other people in the class were fun to hang out…read morewith, I felt completely safe all the time, I felt like got good 1 on 1 instruction. I will definitely book some shop time soon so I can practice and then finally weld that bumper I've been meaning to weld for a year!

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

I visited Beach Buds on 9/4/2023. I support the local DJ's in the Northwest Indiana Area and the…read moreline up was excellent. I will note here I have a career supporting major companies who have achieved several JD Power awards. I understand achieving those types of accolades is not within your attainable goals. I mentioned this because I know all too well what good customer service should look like. Here's my observation. We arrived the beach and attempted to park by Beach Buds and the area was full. We were able to pay the fee, park and walk about 6 minutes back to Beach Buds. There was a group of us and we proceeded to sit in the Patio area under a ledge (facing Lake Michigan). We all decided to purchase food and drinks. The line was horrible to order and to pick up. This entire process for me took about 20 minutes. Upon retrieving our food, we went to have a seat back within the patio area. We decided there one 2-seater that if we moved it we could eat, drink and be out of the sun. We moved it and got settled and ready to eat and drink. The manager immediately came out and said we can't have you move the furniture. The new location for the 2 seater was not even 4 feet away from it's original placement. We asked what difference it made if we were patronizing the establishment and just wanted to be out of the sun. The "person in charge" not sure if she was a manager or not, basically said no. I would like to add here there was a couple there also sitting under the ledge drinking out of their water bottles and not eating or drinking. Because there are also rules in place that you cannot drink or eat outside food I have to assume these were relatives of the Beach Budz staff. They were out of the sun where we were attempting to move the other chairs next to them. My immediate thought was with the amount of time it took to order and receive our food and drinks management's efforts should definitely be concentrated elsewhere. Instead of improving the amount of time patrons stood in line and ensuring a quicker process she left her staff to come talk to us. If you have ever visited Beach Buds you know that the food and drinks are not cheap. A complete meal with drink will cost you approximately $30-40. There were 5 of us who purchased drinks and food. The alternative was to move our group across the street, in the shady grass, and have someone bring food and drinks which is what so many others did. The discussions in the grass with about 60 of us concluded we wouldn't patronize the establishment ever again with all the rules. I understand you still saw an increase in your numbers from last year ( year over year) however think of the money you potentially lost. This created a negative customer experience for so many of us when it could have had a positive impact on your establishment. Please understand when there is a need to relax your "Rules" especially when dealing with a mature crowd and individuals spending money to support you. Some rules are meant to be broken especially if it's not impacting safety or your brand image.