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What can live events learn from the world of film? 🎬

On November 17, we’re heading to @facetschicago Cinematheque for Scene + Heard, an evening exploring how film captures attention, creates connection, and leaves a lasting impression, and what those ideas can inspire in the way we design live experiences.

We’ll hear from a leader in Chicago’s independent film community, dig into the ideas behind memorable storytelling, and then keep the conversation going in the FACETS lounge with classic movie theater concessions.

Think film, ideas, conversation, and a fresh perspective on the experiences we create.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 FACETS Cinematheque
1517 W Fullerton Ave., Chicago

Grab your ticket through the link in our bio.

#SceneAndHeard #ILEAChicago #FACETSCinematheque #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #EventStorytelling #LiveExperiences taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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Get ready to step into the spooky side of the season. 🎃

ILEA Monster Mash is coming to the @surgicalmuseumchicago on Thursday, October 29, and it’s bringing a frightfully fun night of tricks, treats, and a little bit of magic.

Indulge your sweet tooth at the candy bar, enjoy spooky bites, and watch an expert mixologist brew up mysterious potions.

Feeling lucky? Test your fate with the Trick or Treat Raffle for a chance to win some frightfully fun prizes. Then, see what the cards have in store with a tarot reading, because you never know what the night might reveal.

Come for the treats, stay for the tricks, and get into the Halloween spirit with the ILEA Chicago community.
Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60610

Buy your tickets today.
🔗 Link in bio

#ILEAChicago #ILEAMonsterMash #ChicagoEvents #HalloweenEvents #LiveEvents #EventProfessionals #EventIndustry taken in Chicago, Illinois by @ileachicago

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@ambrosia.chicago is bringing the Halloween theme straight to the table. 🎃

We’ve already introduced you to Ambrosia Foods Chicago, but their role in Monster Mash deserves another look.

For this year’s event, their catering is leaning into the theme with creative, Halloween-inspired small bites designed to feel just as playful as the night itself.

Think thoughtful presentation, clever seasonal touches, and food that becomes part of the experience, not just something served alongside it.

We won’t spoil the menu, but let’s just say Ambrosia Foods is having some fun with it.

Thank you to Ambrosia Foods Chicago for bringing creativity, flavor, and a little Halloween spirit to Monster Mash.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 @surgicalmuseumchicago

Grab your tickets through the link in our bio.

#ILEAMonsterMash #ILEAChicago #AmbrosiaFoodsChicago #HalloweenCatering #CreativeCatering #ChicagoEvents #EventProfs taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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Some venues host events. Others help shape the experience. 🎬

We’re excited to spotlight @facetschicago Cinematheque, the venue sponsor for Scene + Heard.

For more than 50 years, FACETS has created spaces where people come together through film, conversation, and shared discovery. Its historic arthouse cinema, lounge, studio, concessions, and iconic marquee all contribute to an experience that feels intimate, distinctive, and rooted in storytelling.

For Scene + Heard, that setting could not be more fitting. We’ll gather in the cinema to explore what live events can learn from film, then move into the lounge to continue the conversation over classic movie theater concessions.

Thank you to FACETS Cinematheque for welcoming the ILEA Chicago community and helping us create an evening where film and live experiences meet.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 FACETS Cinematheque

🎟️ Tickets available through the link in our bio.

#SceneAndHeard #ILEAChicago #FACETSCinematheque #VenueSponsor #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #EventStorytelling taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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Consider this your two-week warning. 👻

Monster Mash is almost here, and we’re packing the night with spooky bites, cocktails, tarot readings, sweet treats, and a Trick or Treat Raffle.

Come ready to sip, snack, mingle, and see what the night has in store.

Tickets are waiting at the linkin our bio.
https://www.ileachicago.com/event-details/ilea-monster-mash taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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Coffee, conversation, and plenty to think about. ☕

Our latest Coffee & Conversations brought event professionals together at @vjosachicago for a thoughtful discussion on how job descriptions, RFPs, and websites can shape who feels welcomed, represented, and included.

From language choices to accessibility and hidden barriers, the conversation highlighted how small changes can make a meaningful difference across our industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their perspectives.

Want to dive deeper into the key takeaways and reflections from the discussion? Visit our website to read the full event recap.
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#CoffeeAndConversations #ILEAChicago #DEIInEvents #InclusiveEvents #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #EventRecap taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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We’re serving up something special at ILEA Monster Mash. 🎃

Meet @ambrosia.chicago, one of the sponsors helping bring this year’s event experience together.

With Michelin-starred expertise and culinary experience across Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris, Ambrosia Foods brings an elevated approach to catering with locally sourced ingredients, polished service, and menus designed to leave an impression.

Whether it’s a corporate gathering or private celebration, their focus is simple: thoughtful food, memorable flavor, and an experience guests will remember.

We’re excited to have Ambrosia Foods supporting Monster Mash and helping make the night even more delicious.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 @surgicalmuseumchicago

Grab your tickets through the link in our bio.

#ILEAMonsterMash #ILEAChicago #AmbrosiaFoods #EventCatering #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #EventSponsors taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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A great bar experience should do more than serve drinks. It should add something to the night.

That’s exactly what UnMuddled Bartending Co. is known for with their signature Cocktails With Personality approach: curated, memorable drinks served by a team that brings hospitality, approachability, reliability, and humor to every event.

For ILEA Monster Mash, we’re excited to have unMuddled Bartending Company helping bring even more personality to the experience.

Thank you to unMuddled Bartending Company for supporting Monster Mash and helping make the evening one to remember.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 International Museum of Surgical Science

Grab your tickets through the link below.
https://www.ileachicago.com/event-details/ilea-monster-mash taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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The views were incredible, the room was buzzing, and @figmedia kept the soundtrack going. 🎶💜

As our Welcome Reception DJ, Fig Media helped set the tone for the first night of ILEA Live 2026 at ROOF on theWit, bringing the energy as our community reconnected, made new connections, and kicked off three days of Creating Futures in Chicago.

Thank you, Fig Media, for bringing the sound, the vibes, and the perfect start to ILEA Live 2026. ✨

📸 Photo Credit: @figmedia taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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24 hours until we’re pouring the coffee and getting into the conversation. ☕✨

Tomorrow, Coffee & Conversations brings event pros together for a morning of honest discussion, fresh perspectives, and practical takeaways.

We’ll be talking about how bias can show up in RFPs, company websites, and job descriptions, and what we can do to make those everyday decisions more inclusive.

No long lecture. No talking at you. Just good coffee, thoughtful conversation, and ideas you can actually take back to your team.

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
📍 @vjosachicago

24 hours left to RSVP.
Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to join us.

#CoffeeAndConversations #ILEAChicago #DEIInEvents #InclusiveEvents #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #EventIndustry taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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One detail that went everywhere our attendees did. 💜

As the Lanyard Sponsor of ILEA Live 2026, @absolutelycreativepromotionsil helped bring our event branding to life with custom lanyards worn throughout three days of learning, networking, and connection in Chicago.

From registration to the final sessions, these lanyards became a recognizable part of the ILEA Live experience and a great example of how thoughtful branded details can make an impact.

Thank you, Absolutely Creative Promotions, for helping us wear ILEA Live 2026 proudly. ✨

📸 Photo Credit: @figmedia

#ILEALive2026 #AbsolutelyCreativePromotions #LanyardSponsor #EventBranding #EventProfs #CreatingFutures #FigMedia taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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The right details can completely transform a space, and that’s where @windycitylinen comes in.

Serving the event industry since 2008, Windy City Linen is known for high-quality linens, a wide range of styles and colors, and dependable service for events of every size, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.

As we get ready for ILEA Monster Mash, we’re excited to recognize Windy City Linen as one of our event sponsors and thank them for supporting the ILEA Chicago community.

Their commitment to quality, service, and constantly evolving with the needs of the industry makes them a valued partner in creating memorable event experiences.

Thank you, Windy City Linen, for being part of Monster Mash.
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 @surgicalmuseumchicago

Tickets are available through the link in our bio.

#ILEAMonsterMash #ILEAChicago #WindyCityLinen #EventSponsor #EventProfs #ChicagoEvents #EventDesign taken in Chicago, Illinois, USA by @ileachicago

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