Shipping containers form the outdoor venue called Container Collective Social in Carpentersville. | Courtesy of Container Collective Social
Music, food and the Chicago Bears on the big screen are on tap this weekend at the grand opening of Spring Hill Mall’s Container Collective Social.
The outdoor entertainment venue will open officially starting Friday in the parking lot outside the former Carson Pirie Scott store in Carpentersville.
“We’re just excited to bring some community involvement there,” Village President John Skillman said. “It helps keep the mall active as long as we can.”
The new venture comes as West Dundee is in talks with the mall’s owner, Kohan Retail Investment Group, to purchase the Carson’s building and the main part of the mall.
Earlier this year, West Dundee trustees approved the purchase of the shuttered Macy’s and Sears stores at the mall. Though most of the mall is in West Dundee, the Carson Pirie Scott store, Kohl’s and a portion of the mall are in Carpentersville.
In August, Carpentersville trustees approved plans for the Container Collective Social. It features shipping containers that help set up the perimeter of the venue, which also includes a sound system, stage and large screen.
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This is an eyesore. Noise can be heard for over a mile, indoors with the windows closed, when there’s an event. Obnoxious all the way around.