The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra is an icon on the Chicago music scene, performing the jumping swinging music of the 30s and 40s. The band has appeared on TV, radio and in film, and at such places as the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. It has been packing Uptown's historic Green Mill jazz club every Thursday night since 1998.
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Michelle L'amour's Chicago Starlets present...Cherokee Rose, Lady Ginger and Vivian Velvet.
Chicago Starlets are a one-of-a-kind burlesque company from Chicago. The Chicago Starlets are the highest rated and most talked about burlesque company in the Midwest. They’ve travelled internationally and have been featured at all of the top festivals from Tease-O-Rama and New York Burlesque Festival to Toronto Burlesque Festival and B.O.M.B. (Best of the Midwest Burlesk). With hit shows like the long running “Lipshtick” and the brand new “Belles and Whistles” under their belt, they show no signs of slowing down.
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The Galaxie will provide a swing dance lesson at the event. The Galaxie has
spent the past 3 years redefining Chicago's multi-arts community as the source
for creative space. The Galaxie is know for it's unique office and studio rentals
for working artists, American dance culture in the form of classes and events
steeped in the Big Band era with swing classes, social events including
outstanding workshops with the world's leading instructors, and creative event
and presentation space. 11,000 square feet of beautifully designed, professional
and inspiring space in the Logan Square area.
The Galaxie: where expression matters
Tigerlilie Salon is providing vintage hair styles and makeup for the Studabaker Girls
at this event. Let Tigerlilie Salon bring some glamour to your life, blending the best artistry
of the past and the present in color, cuts and our signature up do's. We specialize in hairstyles
from the 20's to the 60's.
Super duper photos from Photo Booth of the Stars, Chicago's Number One portable photo booth rental
company. We specialize in custom photo booths to suit all your entertaining needs.
Alhambra Palace is a spectacular dining and entertainment complex,
a grand salon of opulence and intrigue named after and inspired by the
13th century fortress in Granada Spain. Live entertainment includes
captivating belly dancers and sultry flamenco dancers. Live salsa and
Moroccan bands are also featured weekly. The menu features foods from
Tagine, Greece influenced by flavors of the Mediterranean. The menus is
directed by Executive Chef Khel Abed who launched his career at five-star
resorts in Jordan as an executive sous chef and chef de partie.
Tickets: $50 in advance,
$60 at the door