Venue Summary
Top Contenders
Pro's: Classy, ample space, great food options
Con's: Price, no stage/lighting, no dressing room
Pro's: Cost, ample space, lighting/stage in the sanctuary
Con's: Ambiance (too casual, too churchy?)
Pro's: Cost/free, unique feel, big dressing room & food onsite
Con's: Low ceiling, no stage/lighting
Pro's: Beautiful venue, lots of space, high ceilings
Con's: Floor too slippery?, no stage/lighting, far from town
Pro's: Beautiful venue, convenience of being at the hotel, stage & lighting
Con's: Cost, likely cannot set up vending early
Still Waiting for Responses
Theaters
Illinois Central College - Performing Arts Center - em 1/23, vm 2/5
Scottish Rite Theater - em 1/23. I heard they may not be operational right now
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Venues/Ballrooms
The Waterhouse - em 1/23, vm 2/5
GAR Hall - em 1/27, text 2/2, vm 2/5
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Other Possibilities
The Table - $1,000 all day rental. No stage, no lighting, essentially a large restaurant space
Cater Inn - $1,230 (inc room, bartender, tax, gratuity) - no stage, no lighting, not super appealing
Peoria Women's Club - $750 for the entire first floor. I think the space may be too small
Universalist Unitarian Church - not centrally located. If we're going with a church, FCC is closer to town and hotels
Not Viable
Already Booked
Haven on the Farm
East Port Banquets
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Too Expensive
Warehouse on State - $5,000 min
Premier Event & Entertainment Center - $4,000 min
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Other Reasons
Riverfront Museum Auditorium - stage is too shallow
Madison Theater - still under construction
Apollo Theater - closed indefinitely
Meyer Jacobs Theater (Bradley University) - only available to Bradley students