EVENT PLANNING
Gorton’s Event Coordinators are delighted to help you plan your presentation, special event, or performance. Whether it’s your wedding reception in the Stuart Community Room, a concert in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater, or your business meeting in the 1861 Room, our team will provide you with strong support and exceptional personal service to assure an incredible experience.
Full-Service Caterers
BellaRu Catering
847.461.3995 | www.bellarucatering.com
Maya Rotman-Zaid
maya@bellarucatering.com
Catering by Kenny
773.299.4704 | www.cateringbykenny.com
Jennifer Karnazes-Hernandez
karnazesj@hotmail.com
Catering by Michael’s
847.966.6555 | www.cateringbymichaels.com
Harvey Hoffman
events@cateringbymichaels.com
Chief’s Pub
847.234.3444 | www.chiefspub.com
Marissa Amposta
m.amposta12@gmail.com
Elegante Cuisine
847.806.0000 | www.elegante.net
Jesse Rewers
jrewers@elegante.net
Froggy’s
847.433.1560 | www.froggyscatering.com (Thierry Mace)
Pear Tree/Hel’s Catering
847.459.1100 | www.peartreecatering.com
Shelly Saletta
shelly@peartreecatering.com
Restaurant Food Providers
BYG Backyard Grill
847.681.8400 | www.eatbackyardgrill.com
1825 2nd St, Highland Park
Cluckers
847.432.2582 | www.cluckerscharcoalchicken.com
405 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
Mean Wiener
847.266.1411 | www.themeanwienerhw.com
532 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
Local Grocery Caterers
Fresh Market
847.482.0643 | www.freshmarket.com (Margaret Smith)
Sunset Foods
224.619.8341 | www.sunsetfoods.com/catering.php (Stephanie Karp)
Beverage Services Only
Linen Rental
BBJ Linens
7855 Gross Point Rd, Skokie
800-592-2414 | www.bbjlinen.com
Carousel Linen/Top Choice Rentals
2119 81st Street, Kenosha, WI | 262-652-2717
www.topchoicerentals.com
Tabletoppers Inc.
1161 S. Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan | 800-826-9576
www.tabletopperslinen.com
Party Planners Trend Event Rentals (Mary Hess)
312-802-7622 | mary@trendeventrentals.com
The Creative Planners (Stephanie Cook)
847-913-2600 | www.thecreativeplanners.com
Elliestyled (Ellie Crouch Nottoli)
847-664-9370 | www.elliestyled.com
Flowers
Designs by Jody
152 Baker Drive, Lake Bluff
847-816-6661
www.designsbyjodyinc.com
Flowers by Katie Ford
49 Sherwood Terrace, Suite P, Lake Bluff
(262) 324-6043
www.flowersbykatieford.com
Lake Forest Flowers
546 N. Western Ave, Lake Forest
847-234-0017 | www.lakeforestflowers.com
M on the Square
259 Market Square, Lake Forest
847-604-4255 | missy@monthesquare.com
Twigs Florist
38 E. Center Avenue, Lake Bluff
847-234-8944 | www.twigsflowershop.com
Photographers
C. Saville Photography (Caitlin Saville Collins)
847-644-7339 | www.csavillephotography.com
Jason Edward Photography (Jason Muelver)
312-725-9760 | www.jasonedwardphoto.com
Kerri Sherman Photography
773-610-348 | www.kerrisherman.com
kerri@kerrisherman.com
Gifts & Centerpieces
Tied with a Bow (Kim Ratkin or Lisa Hoffman)
773-562-7078 or 847-477-5887
www.tiedwithabowchicago.com
Equipment Rental
Hall's Rental Service
6130 West Howard, Niles
847-929-2222 | www.hallsrental.com
Highwood Rental
1500 Old Deerfield Rd, #16, Highland Park
847-831-0323 | www.highwoodrental.com
DJs
Bizar Entertainment
847-564-1269 | www.bizaronline.com
Charizma Special Event Entertainment
847-480-7210 | www.doyouhavecharizma.com
Mobile Music
847-808-1500 | www.mobilemusiconline.com
2025 Sponsor
Wellness Class Sponsor
Arts Programming
2025 Show Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
Burns Supper Sponsor
The Lister Family
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Safety Town Sponsor
Ssafety Town Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Chip Leighton Sponsor
Landscape Maintenance
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
Let's Dance! Girls Night Out Dance Party!
Don’t miss out – join us for the ultimate girls’ night! Calling all ladies who love to have fun and dance but don’t want to party until dawn – this is your night! Girls’ Night Out is the ultimate women-only dance party where you can let loose, own the dance floor, and relive your best moves. And we let you do it all without sacrificing your beauty sleep.
Bags-Beer-Rock 'n' Roll
Join us for Gorton’s 4th annual Cornhole Classic and Concert! It’s a great way to enjoy an afternoon of summer fun with your friends. Enjoy great music, food and drink and cheer on your favorite team. New this year and open to all- a variety of “Challenges” from pop-a-shot to long toss and more-a chance to flex all your tossing skills!
