Announcing Harry's at Hofheimer 2024 Richmond New Year's Eve Gatsby Gala

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Richmond Gatsby Gala returns New Year’s Eve to host Charity Food Drive benefitting FEED MORE

Immersive Roaring ’20s themed Gala to be held at historic HOFHEIMER BUILDING

Richmond, Virginia - Break out your best 1920s glamour and join us at the historic HOFHEIMER BUILDING in downtown Richmond for the annual New Year's Eve GATSBY GALA (21+). Guests will be treated to an immersive evening of live jazz music, dancing, 1920s era hors d'oeuvres, photo opps and of course booze due to the event's Prohibition theme.

Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods for a Charity Canned Food Drive with every two cans donated exchanged for a raffle ticket that will make donors eligible to win prizes. Afterwards canned goods will be given to FEED MORE which distributes nutritious meals and wholesome food directly to those who need it most in the Richmond area.

Featuring the Grace Street Seven vintage jazz band, guests will be treated to live jazz music throughout the evening. Performing early 20th century classic jazz tunes, this talented 7-piece band will recreate the joyful and still popular music of the Jazz Age of the Roaring '20s. The time was known as the "Great Gatsby" era of daring "flappers" & New Orleans Mardi Gras music which lends itself to all styles of dancing.

Later in the evening, those who pride themselves in knowing their way around the dance floor will be encouraged to participate in a Dance-Off Contest while accompanied by the Grace Street Seven jazz band. Although traditional swing style dancing is encouraged, any and all styles of dance are welcomed to participate.

The Gatsby Gala will also feature a handful of '20s era cocktails in addition to fully stocked bars offering various spirits, beer and win. All tickets will also include one (1) cocktail drink per ticket as well as a champagne toast and countdown happening at midnight.

Guests are highly encouraged to dress in the glitz and glamour of the '20s era with professional photos available. Suggestions for those not sure of what to wear would be to wear black, white, gold and pearls or maybe embrace their inner flapper or gangster. (NOTE: jeans, tennis shoes & street wear are highly discouraged).

Doors open at 8:00pm Dec. 31st with the Grace Street Seven vintage jazz band performing from 9-11:00pm. DJ Ghozt will spin "Electro Swing" music to help pack the dance floor before and after the live jazz band performs.

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The Hofheimer Building is a historic property that was erected in 1928, for the Herold R. Hofheimer Fine Rug Company. The Department of Historic Resources characterizes it as one of the rare examples of "Exotic-Revival style" architecture in the Richmond area. In late 2023 the first floor reopened as "Harry's at Hofheimer" with a modern twist on the classic speakeasy, a cocktail-inspired restaurant focused on innovative new American cuisine

The GATSBY GALA is co-produced by Markster Con Productions and DC Creators, the creative team which brought to Richmond the infamous annual VAMPIRE BALL in November, the upcoming Dark Valentine's FANTASY BALL: Morbid Masquerade on Feb. 15, along with the decade jumping TIME TRAVELERS GALA on Jan. 11th, all hosted at the Hofheimer Building.

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