Summer 2009

Special Use Facilities

South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. Shore Dr.
773-256-0149

Those who built this fabulous facility understood that entertaining can be a fine art.

The country club-like interior, grandiose ballrooms, cascading chandeliers, meeting rooms, and stunning art gallery make hosting here exceptional.

Stage a small convention, honor employees, or throw the party of a lifetime!


Top this with a nine-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, view of the lake, plus ample free parking outside and it’s easy to see why this site is incomparable.


Location Capacity Private Corporate Non-for-Profit
 
Solarium
(Includes Blue Room Prep Area)		 150 M-Wed $1,125
Thu-Sun$1,545		 M-Wed$1,663
Thu-Sun$2,163		 M-Wed$1000
Thu-Sun$1,081
 
Dining Room
(Includes Prep Area and Dining Foyer)		 300 M-Wed $1,352
Thu-Sun $1,802.50		 M-Wed $1,977
Thu-Sun $2,577.25		 M-Wed $1,037.50
Thu-Sun $2,177.50
 
Paul Robeson Theatre
(Includes Prep Area and Dining Foyer)		 600 M-Wed $1,352
Thu-Sun $1,802.50		 M-Wed $1,977
Thu-Sun $2,577.25		 M-Wed $1,037.50
Thu-Sun $2,177.50
 
Music Library (Meetings only)
(2hr. minimum rental)		 30 $50/hr
$250/day		 $50/hr
$250/day		 $25/hr
$125/day
 
Oak Room (Meetings only)
(2hr. minimum rental)		 50 $50/hr
$250/day		 $50/hr
$250/day		 $25/hr
$125/day
 
  • The Solarium, Dining Room and Paul Robeson Theatre require an additional maintenance fee of $250.
  • Limited rental opportunities are available due to the Chicago Park District community arts partnerships.
  • Any event surpassing the allotted time will be charged accordingly.
  • Above fees do not include catering charges.
  • All events to conclude by 11pm.
Individual Room Sizes

Location Sq. Ft. Measurements Height Facility Equipment
 
Solarium 3,890 66' X 41'
32' X 37'		 20' 8' Banquet Tables (25)
 
Blue Room Prep Area 870 30' X 29' 12' 6' Banquet Tables (25)
 
Dining Room (total) 5,500 110' X 50' 25' 72 " Round Tables - Dining Room Only (30)
 
Prep Area 400 10' X 40' 8' 72" Round Tables - Solarium Only (15)
 
Dining Foyer 1,860 31' X 60' 20' Green Padded Chairs - Dining Room Only (300)
 
Paul Robeson Theatre 10,368 128' X 81' 30' Brown Padded Chairs - Solarium Only (200)
 
Theater Foyer 1,767 31' X 57' 20' Padded Chairs - Paul Robeson Theater Only (600)
 
Music Library 375 15' X 25' 8' 48" Round Tables (10)
 
Oak Room 902 22' X 41' 9' 60" Round Tables (10)
 

Additional Services and Fees:

Wedding Package
  • Includes 2-hour use of Solarium for ceremony and 4-hour use of Dining Room for reception, use of tables and chairs from existing inventory, and rehearsal date (if available).
  • Based on availability, rehearsals may take place for 1 hour between the hours of 6 to 9pm, Monday through Thursday.
  • The total cost of a wedding package is $2,575.
Catering
Insurance
  • The Chicago Park District requires any individual or group hosting an event on Chicago Park District property to obtain a certificate of insurance. Serving alcohol will require additional insurance coverage. For more information, please call 312-742-5369.
Equipment Rental
Additional Hours
  • $200 per hour for any event.
Deposit Policy
  • An Event booking is not secure until an executed Permit Agreement and non-refundable deposit is received by the CPD.
  • The total non-refundable Room Permit Fee is due upon execution of the Permit Agreement for Events under $250.
  • The CPD deposit policy for an indoor Special Use Site, upon execution of the Permit Agreement, is a minimum non-refundable deposit of $375 or 25% of the Room Permit Fee whichever is greater.
  • The remaining deposits for Room Permit Fees, CPD reimbursements (expenses) and Security Deposits are due no less than sixty (60) days prior to the Event.
  • The Permittee may cancel an Event with a full refund by submitting a written confirmation in writing to the CPD up to 180 days prior to the Event.
  • The Security Deposit for an Indoor Special Use Site is the Room Permit Fee up to a maximum of $500.
  • There is a security charge of $140 for events of 300 people or less.