Top Left: Samantha Ronson (Courtesy of Samantha Ronson), Middle: Sophia Bush (Courtesy of Maarten De Boer), Top Right: DJ Sandra Suave (Courtesy of Venegas Photography), Bottom Left: Monica Raymund (Courtesy of Bryan Whitely), Bottom Right: The Fly Honeys (Courtesy of Megan Lee Miller)
WHERE: Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Alport St., Chicago, IL 60608
WHEN: Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
WHAT: Join Clandestina Chicago, a monthly pop-up for queer women, allies, and friends, along with celeb hosts, Chicago Fire’s Monica Raymund & Chicago P.D’s Sophia Bush, as they present Election Eve Bash, a pre-election dance party!Whether you voted early, or are waiting for election day, pump up the vote and dance for democracy with live sets by celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson and DJ Sandra Suave at Thalia Hall. The Fly Honeys, a group of empowered individuals who create a safe-space for advancing gender equality and promoting self-love, will also perform a 45-minute burlesque series. Proceeds from the event support **Project Vote http://www.projectvote.org/, whose mission is to build an electorate that accurately represents the diversity of the people of the U.S. through advocacy, litigation, and technical assistance. $3 drink specials will be served from 7-8 p.m. to get the party started!
TICKETS: $25 for general admission, $35 for seated balcony. Email clandestinachi@gmail.com clandestinachi@gmai.com with a photo of your voter registration card to receive a $5 off coupon code. Opera Box seating is $310 and includes a bottle of bubbly.
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ABOUT THALIA HALL:The historic Thalia Hall property was originally commissioned by John Dusek in 1892 with the hopes of bringing arts and entertainment to the surrounding Bohemian community in Pilsen. Designed by immigrant architects Faber & Pagels to model the Prague State Opera House, the Hall existed as one of the most ornate theaters of its times. This inner opulence, which differentiated it from more traditional theater interiors, helped the building receive granted landmark status in 1985. Sitting vacant and sedentary since the 1960s, Thalia Hall remained virtually untouched until the end of 2013. Under the direction of partners Bruce Finkelman (Beauty Bar, Bite Café, Empty Bottle, Longman & Eagle, The Promontory), Craig Golden (Longman & Eagle, SPACE), and their growing hospitality group 16” on Center, they set out to restore the grand old building to its former glory. Working within the formal constraints imposed by the building’s landmark status, the goal was to reinvent the era from which the building was birthed. Maintaining elements such as the tooled-tin crown molding, original stone arches and door hinges from its ground floor’s time as a carriage house, various features have been updated with time, but the authentic charm is still intact. In 2015, Thalia Hall was named a recipient of the Chicago Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award and also received the Urban Land Institute Vision Award for Historic Preservation. Named the South Side’s “Top Music Venue” by TimeOut, over a century later, John Dusek’s neighborhood flagship ideal continues to thrive at Thalia Hall through the venue’s restored take on eclectic music, dining and performance offerings. For more information, www.thaliahallchicago.com
