Our last holiday party was at the Redhead Piano Bar. We've hosted it there before, many years ago. We started to throw some ideas around and it popped up again, mostly because of how much fun we had the time before. When throwing a party, you need to keep in mind the size of your party and if the venue accommodates everything. If you book a venue that is too large, the party will look empty, no matter how many people attend. We've always had a struggle with this because we want the right type of atmosphere so people would stick around. Believe it or not, if the venue is too intimidating, that affects our audience as well. Number one in planning a party is to know your demographics. I'm a single city girl who loves to have a good time, but the majority of my colleagues come from the suburbs from a completely different environment. They catch the train at Union Station and usually have limited access to commute. We plan our parties right after work so people could hang around for a couple of hours before catching the last train out.
One of the reasons I enjoy the Redhead Piano bar is because it's been around for years. It's a Chicago staple located on Ontario street, which hosts a string of nightlife clubs and lounges. Who doesn't love a piano bar?? I loved the fact that the party lasted until 10pm when the regular patrons were allowed to come in. Some of us hopped in a cab and headed to another bar, this time karaoke. It was a long day indeed, but we couldn't stop talking about it here at work!
Our Firm's Christmas tree!
Old Hollywood glamour sets the tone for The Redhead Piano Bar
Sing along with the piano man!
For our holiday party, we are allowed to wear jeans to work. I wore my red jeans instead for a more festive look.
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