The Dossier
Flashbulbs & Family Business
Come gather in our glamorous garb for a welcome champagne toast and photos against a mob wives (and associates!) backdrop before we galavant into the night.
The Compound is the official mob headquarters for our Queenpin and select members. The Compound is located in the Gold Coast right off of Michigan Avenue and one street north of Oak Street. The house number will be made available from the airbnb prior to the weekend and will be listed in the address category above.
Welcome toasts by Mother-of-the-Bride, Gina Birkemeier, and Father-of-the-Bride, Rick Schlef
Weekend starts: 4:00pm
Friday night at the compound
Bellevue place
Welcome to The Family
Francesca’s is an Italian restaurant where we will enjoy four courses plus dessert all family style. For drinks we will have Francesca’s house selections of Italian red & white wines, domestic & imported beer, and premium-level spirits.
Appetizers: Bruschette alla Romana, Polpette in Umido
Salad: Insalata Classica
Pastas: Rigatoni ai Funghi, Rigatoni dei Sardi
Entree: Pesce bianca della Casa
Dessert Platter
Dinner: 5:00 pm
The Seneca: Francescas on Chestnut
200 East Chestnut Street
Route of the Ruthless
We have a private bus and tour guide to take us to historic crime scenes across five to six neighborhoods throughout Chicago.
No drinking or eating are permitted on the bus. There will be stops along the way if anyone needs to use the restroom.
7:00 pm, 163 East Pearson Street
La Notta Continua
The after party is optional…starting at Coq d’Or which is right around the corner from the bus tour drop off…may go to other locations depending where the night takes us
As this is an optional event, the cost is not part of the group budget, please plan accordingly.
The night continues at the after party.
Coq D’Or at The Drake
140 East Walton Place
Serenity Syndicate
Check-in at the spa on the 5th floor of the hotel upon arrival starting at 12:30 pm. When entering the Palmer House, follow signs for State Street elevators and take to the 5th floor.
All guests will receive a gift bag and robe at the end of the spa day. All robes are XL.
As guests in the spa we have access to the hotel’s fitness center and saunas on the 8th floor. Let the spa know you want access prior to going to the 8th floor.
We will have our party suite from 12:30-4pm, where the food and drinks will be located and also where your spa attendant will find you when it's time for your service. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Il riposo (the rest) starts at 12:30
The Palmer House
17 East Monroe Street
Spa Schedule
The Compound After Dark
You’ve visited The Compound for “Flashbulbs & Family Business,” now it’s time to return for after dark debauchery!
Drinks will be served promptly at 6 pm with dinner to follow. After, we will have several Real Housewives themed games and prizes, led by our Director of Diversions, Kara Kahler. Don’t worry if you are not a fan of the franchises, as the games will include one and all.
6:00 pm, back at the compound
Bellevue Place
Motives & Mimosas
As it is a holiday weekend, we are going to keep the party going after brunch and into the evening…feel free to join us and stay through Monday or say arrivederci!