3rd Annual J&J Weekend Getaway

Have you ever been to a networking event, and it wasn't at all what you expected? Everyone was wearing a fake mask, so you decided just to "play it cool" by yourself, and maybe your significant other, in the corner. If so, we've been there too.

Have you ever been on a vacation, and it really didn't feel like a vacation? By the time you planned your entertainment for the trip you forgot that you have to eat and drink! Not to mention, getting yourself to the venues. If you don't get charged by a rideshare service then you have to worry about parking and maybe not having as much fun as you could've because you have to drive back to the hotel. Oh, the hotel! You end up booking at the last minute and get a terrible rate. If you've been there, so have we.

We say all this to let you know that the Diamond Hand Media Group's Annual "J&J Weekend Getaway" (JNJWG) is the solution to all those problems. The JNJWG is an all-inclusive networking event that is packed with endless entertainment! All you have to do is acquire a ticket and cover your hotel room, which we secure for you at an incredible rate, and we take care of the rest. The venues, entertainment, food, drink, and transporation is all on us! Picture this:

You roll into the DoubleTree Hilton in Skokie on Friday morning and check into your room. You begin to meet various attendees at the lobby bar and settle into the weekend. You freshen up and by 5:30 a full transit bus is waiting for you outside to take you to the first venue. We arrive at a public space where we have a private VIP section. Can you say "everyone's looking at you"? In the VIP section is all the food & drink (alocholic or non) that you can handle. You enjoy some electric entertainment of the musical variety, and after an amazing evening the bus takes us back to the hotel for a little after party. Where were the worries? Did you hear about any stress? Not a single bit.

We repeat the process on Saturday, but this time around it's for some "adult gaming". We provide transportation on the same bus to and from the gaming venue. We once again provide all the food you can eat & drinks (alcoholic or non) that you can take down! Get ready for some serious competition though. Our attendees don't play around!

For the final day, we give you a chance to wind down. Our hotel is located right across from the Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie where you can explore many different shops & unique spots throughout the location. After your explorations, meet us back at the hotel for a Pool Party where we once again provide all the food & drink you can devour while we say our "goodbyes" in the final few hours.

So, are you in or what?! If so, secure your spot for the 3rd Annual J&J Weekend Getaway today! Tickets are limited to 55 people. We want to keep this as an exclusive, elite, event. Spots will begin to slip away, so don't delay!

For more information on venues, entertainment, and the J&J Weekend Getaway in general check the "Agenda" & "FAQ" sections of this page.

Info: Attendees begin checking into the hotel and starting their welcome process for the 3rd Annual J&J Weekend Getaway. Past attendees reconnect and new attendees become part of the crew! This is a chance to "break the ice" before the real magic begins.

Info: ***PRIVATE VIP SECTION (Negaunee Tree Top Porch) AND FOOD & DRINK INCLUDED AT RAVINIA*** MORE ABOUT RAVINIA: Beyond presenting outstanding performances by the world’s greatest musicians, our mission as a not-for-profit organization is to develop broader, more diverse audiences and performers in the music industry with our Reach Teach Play® community engagement and education programs, our Steans Institute’s collaborative and experiential artistic training programs, and more. Together, Ravinia’s initiatives serve tens of thousands of students, families, and emerging professional musicians.

Our 36-acre park is home to North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival and its most artistically diverse. Over 100 different events featuring a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, indie, and country performers make up a typical summer season across our open-air and indoor stages, including the annual residence of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. **THE ROOTS ARE PLAYING LIVE!**

Info: We will be giving out our exclusive DHMG Challenge Coins to new Members of the Diamond Hand Fam. You can join the Fam today via the Diamond Hand Media Group's Gateway! Work your way up the ladder and you could receive a Challenge Coin at this year's Getaway.

Info: Get ready for an electric evening of competition! Whether it's friendly, or there's something on the line, JNJWG attendees always bring their "A game", so you better bring yours! Saturday's event will feature Bowling & Bocce Ball with some other activities thrown in. ***PRIVATE VIP SECTION AND UNLIMITED FOOD & DRINK PROVIDED AT VENUE**

Info: Since we been running all weekend we give you some time to chill and go at your own pace on Sunday morning. The exclusive J&J Weekend Getaway Hotel is located directly across from the Westfield Old Orchard Mall. A perfect place for you to explore! There are also a few local monuments and points of interest near the hotel. Explore at your own leaisure!

Info: This is our final sendoff event! We will be providing a full pool party at the exclusive J&J Weekend Getaway Hotel. We will provide an iconic "Chicago Style" meal for you to enjoy while you swim and enjoy the poolside vibes. We will keep the party going as long as they let us, or until everyone passes out! Not really, but you know we'll do it right to close out the weekend! Some attendees may leave, but most will stay all the way through Monday.

Info: We will be finalizing all the check outs from the 3rd Annual J&J Weekend Getaway exclusive Hotel. A small group of us likes to get together and close out the weekend with breakfast. You're more than welcome to join us to put the final cap on top of the Getaway!

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