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2 New Under-the-Radar Event Spaces in Chicago

Jenny Berg
April 13, 2011

Quietly open since January, these hidden-gem spaces host meetings, receptions, and dinners.

1. Exposa, an antique-furniture showroom on North Avenue, is now open for events. The 2,600-square-foot space is suited to cocktail receptions for 100 and dinners for 70. Event Creative manages functions held within the venue, and the list of preferred caterers includes J&L, Blue Plate, and Entertaining Company. Other exclusive vendors are Classic Party Rentals and V.I.P. Valet.

2. The Museum of Science and Industry's Columbian Room opened on the museum's first floor early this year. The room offers Wi-Fi and can hold 120 for lectures, lunch meetings, or roundtable discussions. The venue is open during regular museum hours, and guests have access to permanent exhibits.

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Photo: Courtesy of Exposa
Exposa is filled with Bidermeier furniture, which guests can purchase or simply lounge on.
Exposa is filled with Bidermeier furniture, which guests can purchase or simply lounge on.
Photo: Courtesy of Exposa
Exposa offers 2,600 square feet of event space.
Exposa offers 2,600 square feet of event space.
Photo: Courtesy of Exposa
Exposa can host seated dinners for 70. Preferred caterers include Blue Plate.
Exposa can host seated dinners for 70. Preferred caterers include Blue Plate.
Photo: Courtesy of Exposa
In the Columbian Room, setup options include classroom seating, roundtable discussions, lectures, or lunch meetings.
In the Columbian Room, setup options include classroom seating, roundtable discussions, lectures, or lunch meetings.
Photo: JB Spector/Museum of Science and Industry
A space adjacent to the Columbian Room offers food and beverage service.
A space adjacent to the Columbian Room offers food and beverage service.
Photo: JB Spector/Museum of Science and Industry
The Columbian Room can accommodate groups of as many as 120.
The Columbian Room can accommodate groups of as many as 120.
Photo: JB Spector/Museum of Science and Industry
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