TODAY: KINGS BOWL LINCOLN PARK PARTNERS WITH RASHIED DAVIS FOR “CHEF BOWL 2016”

KINGS BOWL LINCOLN PARK PARTNERS WITH RASHIED DAVIS FOR 

“CHEF BOWL 2016” CELEBRITY CHEF BOWLING FUNDRAISER 

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Event Proceeds to Benefit Saturday Place

Kings Bowl Lincoln Park will become a hub for Chicago culinary enthusiasts and sports fans Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. when former Chicago Bear Rashied Davis hosts “Chef Bowl 2016.” The event will bring together Chicago’s hottest chefs for a day of bowling, delicious food and festivities to support Saturday Place.  Participating chefs include Kevin Cuddihee (TWO), Kevin Hickey (Bottlefork/The Duck Inn), Tony Priolo (Piccolo Sogno/Piccolo Sogno Due) and Paul Virant (Vie/Perennial Virant), among others.

Sports celebrities scheduled to attend the event include Aja Stevens, Jerry Azumah, Garrett Wolfe, Jason Davis and Kelvin Hayden, among others.

Saturday Place is an academic enrichment program for 3rd and 4th grade Chicago Public School students performing at least one year below grade level and living in under-resourced communities. The program meets weekly on Saturdays, offering students an additional day of academic instruction and support. For the past four years, Saturday Place students demonstrated growth in math (99th percentile) and reading (60th percentile) during their two years in the program.

“Saturday Place provides opportunities for students to gain both personal and academic success regardless of their backgrounds,” said Davis. “We are excited to partner with Kings on this event and bring people who believe in the future of Chicago’s students together. 

“Chef Bowl 2016” is chaired by All-Tech Decorating executive Jessica Helmer. All-Tech Decorating will serve as the event sponsor. Additional sponsors include the Chicago Bears, Pepper Construction, S Mechanical, Snaidero and Related.

“Our employees are proud to align themselves with Saturday Place through the sponsorship of Chef Bowl 2016,” said Helmer. “It’s clear to see that the program displays strong results in making a difference for Chicago’s children.”

“Chef Bowl 2016” lane sponsorships are available and range for $2,500. General admission tickets are also available for $65 and include entry to the event and samplings of Kings’ renowned made-from-scratch menu. All guests will also have access to the Chef Bowl auction, offering a variety of packages including exclusive experiences from the Chicago Bears and participating chefs. For tickets and more information, visit saturdayplace.org.  

About Kings Bowl of America, LLC

Kings Bowl first opened its doors in 2002 in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. From the start, Kings has focused on rekindling the fun and escape of bowling by creating a memorable entertainment experience, emphasizing good food, cold beer, creative cocktails and great music.  Each Kings location features upscale, retro-inspired décor and executive-chef designed menus brought to life by “best-in-industry” service. With varied entertainment options, themed nights and state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, Kings sets itself apart as an unparalleled social scene for all occasions. Whether one is looking to host an unforgettable party, share a superb meal or catch tonight’s big game, Kings is committed to insuring that when you leave, you’ll be planning to return soon.

October Fun Abounds In Rosemont

FALL ENTERTAINMENT AND ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 

AT MB FINANCIAL PARK AT ROSEMONT 

THIS OCTOBER

  

Whether you like your fall scary, sweet, philanthropic, or full of multicultural foodie fun, Rosemont's got you covered. 

October Events are in Full Swing this Season 

with A-List Comedians, New Offerings And Halloween Scares 

at MB Financial Park’s Restaurants and Attractions

MB Financial Park at Rosemont’s restaurants and attractions will offer specials throughout the month of October. Celebrate the season with authentic German food, beer and entertainment at Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s Oktoberfest through October 31. For the thrill seekers in the family, nothing will make spines tingle and palms sweat more than the Disturbia: Screams in the Park haunted house which will spook everyone now through November 1. 

Click here for our guest review and full details on the haunt.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the first and only German micro-brewery, beer hall and restaurant in the Chicago area, is celebrating Oktoberfest now through Oct. 31. Festivities include authentic Bavarian entertainment, stein holding competitions, celebrity keg tapping ceremonies and freshly brewed “Oktoberfestbier” which utilizes the recipes and techniques from the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany.

Limited-time Oktoberfest specials, changing daily, are offered Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Specials include HB Bier Gulasch, an Oktoberfest Roulade and Brew Master Chicken Schnitzel. In addition to the Oktoberfest daily specials, Hofbräuhaus Chicago offers traditional cinnamon sugar roasted nuts Thursday-Sunday evenings during Oktoberfest. For more information or reservations, call 847.671.BREW (2739). www.HofbrauhausChicago.com.

Disturbia: Screams in the Park: Only the bravest should dare to enter Disturbia: Screams in the Park in Rosemont, located in the basement level of the parking garage at MB Financial Park at Rosemont.  There are terrors every step of the way in this immersive haunted house experience, where guests become part of an interactive world of horror, complete with an industry-unique entry that sucks guests into the haunt—whether they are ready or not.  Disturbia: Screams in the Park will remain open from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. through Saturday, Nov. 1. 

Disturbia: Screams in the Park is an indoor environment that operates rain or shine. General admission tickets are $25.  VIP tickets, which allow ticketholders to skip the line from immediate entrance to the haunted house, are also available for $35. A minimum age of 13 is recommended and parental discretion is advised.  Tickets are available for purchase online or on site.  For more information, including haunted house hours, and tickets visit www.disturbiascreams.com 

Adobe Gila’s Margarita Fajita Cantina will host a pre-Halloween event Thursday, Oct. 30 for those working in the service industry Oct. 31. Festivities include a costume contest with a cash prize for the winner. The celebrations will continue on Oct. 31 with Halloween drink specials, costume contests and more fun that is sure to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. For more information, call 847.233.0080. www.chicago.adobegilas.com

Award-winning Fogo de Chão, the authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse, opened its newest addition, Bar Fogo this month. Guests can now enjoy unique Brazilian-inspired appetizers and delicious small plates, including Picanha Sirloin Sliders and Warm Hearts of Palm, with specialty cocktails and carefully selected wines. For reservations or more information call 847.678.7200 or visit www.fogo.com.

HELP OUT:

Kings Bowl will be the home to “Stars and Strikes,” a special benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted by 103.5FM’s ‘Fred and Angie in the Morning’ October 23 at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy the evening with cocktails, raffles, silent auctions alongside celebrities bowling for a cause. Patrons can sponsor a lane for $1,500 and bring a team of six to bowl with a celebrity guest. VIP tickets are available $100 and spectator tickets are available for $35. VIP tickets give ticket-holders lane access along with drinks, appetizers and an invitation to a VIP cocktail reception. Spectator tickets include appetizers and two drink coupons.

Kings will also be celebrating Halloween with plenty of entertainment options from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. Festivities include cash prize costume contests for both children and adults, a variety of food and drink specials, live DJs and NFL game-day specials. For more information call 847.233.0099 or visit www.kingsbowlamerica.com/rosemont. 

Muvico Theaters plans to instill classic Halloween fear in moviegoers this October. Guests can return to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to experience the cult classic “Halloween” Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 11:30 p.m. Muvico will also celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of the original “Saw” film with showings from Oct. 31 through Nov. 6.

Guests looking for even more chills and thrills can purchase tickets to Muvico’s Haunted House Double Feature Oct. 17, 18, 24 or 25. The $26 ticket includes admission to “The Exorcist “(playing Oct. 17 and 18) or “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (playing Oct. 24 and 25) and admission to Disturbia: Screams in the Park haunted house. For more information, show times, and tickets call (847) 447-1040 or visit www.muvico.com.  

Park Tavern will be celebrating Halloween festivities on October 31 at 9 p.m. Plenty of “shocktails,” a live DJ and late night kitchen will be offered to partygoers for an evening of friends, food and fun. VIP Tables can be reserved for a minimum of four people. Park Tavern will also be having a costume contest with prizes for winners. For more information, or to reserve seats or VIP Tables call, (847) 349-5151 or visit www.parktavernrosemont.com.

This October, prepare to roar with laughter at Zanies Comedy Club. Saturday, Oct. 18, guests can enjoy a side-splitting show from “The Chelsea Lately Show” regular and “Last Comic Standing” semifinalist, Fortune Feimster. Monday, Oct. 20, “Last Comic Standing” star Doug Benson comes to the Zanies stage. His sketches landed him a reoccurring spot on Comedy Central’s “@midnight.” Wil Anderson’s award winning show “GoodWil” comes to Zanies Saturday, Oct. 25. For reservations or more information, call 847-813-0484. www.zanies.com

HELP OUT:

About The Village of Rosemont, Illinois: Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland’s business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago’s downtown. Rosemont is home to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, the Allstate Arena, the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, and a host of entertainment and retail venues. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. MB Financial Park at Rosemont features an array of great dining and entertainment options. For more information, visit www.Rosemont.com.

About The MB Financial Park at Rosemont: MB Financial Park at Rosemont is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex whose 10 venues offer upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. The address is 5501 Park Place, a new looping street situated west of River Road between Bryn Mawr and Balmoral Avenues.  A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station and Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available. For more information visit www.mbparkatrosemont.com.