Dillinger's Event Center

 
BUCYRUS — A local business owner’s dream that became a reality before he lost his battle with cancer is being carried on by his family and employees.

Harmon Guss renovated the former Julie’s Restaurant and opened Gus’s Grill and Grog in 2009.

Just a few weeks before he lost his battle with cancer, he opened an accompanying facility, called Dillinger’s Event Center, at 144 Washington Square.

“We officially opened in mid-October,” said Rich Edgington, chef and manager of the center.

Edgington said it was Guss’ goal to provide an event center to support the Bucyrus community.

“Harmon was always looking for ways to keep dollars and people local. He created a place where people can hold events such as conventions, wedding receptions, parties and meetings and not have to drive out of town,” Edgington said.
Guss’ wife and owner of Dillinger’s, Julie, is running the business with the help of two of their three daughters.
Dillinger’s disc jockey, Shawn Ridgeway, said the event center will be open to the public from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday unless it is booked for a private event.

“We will have music and a full bar,” Ridgeway said.
Ridgeway said monthly events for the public are planned.
“Saturday we are having an ’80s party with contests, prizes, full bar and plenty of ’80s music,” Ridgeway said. “We may charge a small cover charge in March when we have our country and western theme night due to the expense of a mechanical bull.

“I think it will be a lot of fun to have one available.”

Ridgeway said in February the theme night will be Mardi Gras.

“We want to offer something different for the community,” Ridgeway said.

A marquee at the front of the building will alert the public when a private event is being held on a Friday or Saturday night.

“Otherwise, we are open to the public on those evenings,” Ridgeway said.

Angel Lange, who helps plan events at the center, said a Battle of the Bands event is being planned, along with a Bridal Show in early spring.

“We want to show brides everything we have to offer here,” Lange said.

The event center aims to be a full-service operation for a party, meeting or wedding reception.

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