Get the most out of your at-home Lollapalooza experience It’s not news that many of the things we love most about summer have been temporarily put on hold, if not outright cancelled. Going out for dinner and a drink, catching a movie, and attending a concert have suddenly become nearly impossible. Most entertainment industries were able to pivot, offering at least part of their normal services. Bars and restaurants ramped up their…
Events
The Abt Customer Appreciation Sale is Here
Early February is the time for many a great tradition: that big Sunday football game, the Groundhog deciding the severity of remaining winter, and, best of all, the first Abt Customer Appreciation Sale of the year. 2020 marks our 84th year in business, a milestone that we could not have reached were it not for the continued support of our customers. The Customer Appreciation Sale is our chance to give back to…
Abt Halloween Costume Contest 2019
Help us select the winners of this year’s Halloween costume contest! After another successful turnout at our annual Halloween costume contest, we’re now facing the difficult task of selecting the winners—and we need the public’s help. To vote for your favorite entries, head over to the Abt Facebook page and have a look through the album. Hit “like” on any of the costumes that you like. There’s no limit to the amount…
Abt Customer Appreciation Sale
The final Abt Customer Appreciation Sale of 2019 is now underway, and it’s a great time to save on a wide assortment of products before the holiday shopping season officially begins. You’ll find special savings on 4K TVs, kitchen appliances, personal and home audio, and so much more. Look out for special bundles and limited-time rebates, or brand-wide savings like 20% off of all Breville Smart Ovens. Get a jump on your…
BlueStar Cafe Grand Opening Event with Chef Paul Kahan
The newest addition to our ever-evolving showroom had its official opening last night, with a special event led by renowned local chef Paul Kahan. Chef Kahan, best known as the creative force behind Chicago restaurants Blackbird, avec, and The Publican, among others, stopped by Abt to lead guests through a multi-course cooking demonstration utilizing BlueStar kitchen appliances. Attendees got to enjoy Chef Kahan’s dishes, and everyone also walked away with a copy…
Cruisin’ For Awareness Returns This Month
Cruisin’ For Awareness is rolling into Abt this month! The charity car show and R/C racing event returns for its sixth year, and it’s going to be another day filled with automotive action that makes it a must-visit for area gearheads and casual car fans alike. As in years past, the show will have two major components. First up is the R/C racing competition. Racers will battle in a series of classes,…
LG Brings Cookies and Tasty Treats to Abt
The internet’s most beloved food network is coming to Abt! Next month, our friends from LG are rolling into town with the Tasty mobile kitchen, and they’ll be giving you the opportunity to become the star of your very own Tasty video. All afternoon-long, product specialists will be demonstrating the features of LG’s newest double ovens. In addition to packing in more cooking capacity than any other oven in their class, these…
Pink Heals Firetruck Visits Abt
For the last few weeks, our mobile audio installation team has been working on a special vehicle, unique even compared to the typically eclectic parade of cars and trucks that passes through our shop. Her name is Diane, and she’s part of the Pink Heals fleet of firetrucks. She came to us for a sound system rewire, and now that the job is done, we’re wishing her on her way—but not before…
Yamaha Surround:AI Demonstration
The foundation to any good home theater experience is a dedicated surround sound system. But simply placing speakers around your theater room and hooking them up to an A/V receiver is only the start of the process. To take your experience from good to great, it’s important to make sure that sound from your speakers has been optimized to deliver the best quality for your room and the content you’re listening to.…
It’s not every day that you get a chance to meet an industry icon, let alone sit down and have lunch with him. But over the weekend, dozens of G-Shock aficionados got to do that with Mr. Kikuo Ibe, the creator of that legendary watch line. One of just a few appearances in the USA this year, Mr. Ibe’s visit to Abt drew ardent fans of the brand from as far away…