Today July 4th, marks the 236th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Though the country is as divided as ever when it comes to political, economic, and social perspectives, we all come together today to celebrate the great things about the country and being American.
In New York City, Loungers will be flaunting their patriotic pride at the Liberty Belle Spectacular at the Empire Hotel rooftop bar and lounge. Expect lots of seersucker and linen suits on the fellas and colorful vintage cocktail dresses on the gals. This collaboration between the producers of
Club Wit's End,
The Salon,
The Champagne Riot, and
Dances of Vice is in its third year and promises to be the place to party and enjoy the fireworks going off above the Hudson River. Once again, The Salon's Cocktail Director Fredo from Loungerati will at the back bar serving out patriotic punch, Liberty Belle Bucks, and a Red, White, and Bourbon fix that is sure to quench your thirst!
This event was chosen by TimeOutNY as oe of their recommendations for Fourth of Juy Events and is SOLD OUT as of this morning!!
Here is the lowdown from the Liberty Belle gang:
DANCES OF VICE, THE SALON, THE CHAMPAGNE
RIOT, and WIT'S END join forces to present another unforgettable
vintage Fourth of July extravaganza! Join us on the rooftop of the
Empire Hotel for live music, burlesque, da...ncing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under the stars!
THE THIRD ANNUAL LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR - A VINTAGE FOURTH OF JULY ROOFTOP EXTRAVAGANZA
Live music by GELBER & MANNING AND THE STAR SPANGLED ORCHESTRA
EDDIE CLENDENING & HIS BLUE RIBBON BOYS from the hit Broadway Show MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
MONA'S HOT FOUR
w/TAMAR KORN
Scintillating Burlesque by
GIN MINSKY
JEZEBEL EXPRESS
GAL FRIDAY
MISS EKATERINA
MEDIANOCHE
Plus....
MC DANDY WELLINGTON
ALBERT CADABRA
DJ SEI (Rebel Night)
DJ MOMOTARO
Guest Bartender
FREDO from Loungerati
Jump and swing to patriotic melodies from the 1930-40's by GELBER &
MANNING AND THE STAR SPANGLED ORCHESTRA; red hot rockabilly by EDDIE
CLENDENING & HIS BLUE RIBBON BOYS from the hit Broadway show
"Million Dollar Quartet;" and Dixieland jazz by MONA'S HOT FOUR,
featuring TAMAR KORN on vocals.
Our all-star program also
features tap sensation GIN MINSKY, world class contortionist MISS
EKATERINA, mesmerizing burlesque by JEZEBEL EXPRESS, GAL FRIDAY, and
MEDIANOCHE; magic by The Great Deceiver ALBERT CADABRA; and our dapper
MC DANDY WELLINGTON.
DJ'S SEI (Rebel Night)) and MOMOTARO keep
you dancing all night, and delicious cocktails by guest bartender FREDO from Loungerati all on one of New York's most beautiful rooftop
venues makes for a Fourth of July to remember!
Be crowned Mr
& Mrs Liberty Belle, and win cool stuff! Judges will be observing
incognito during the party!
Dress Code: We
celebrate the Fourth in vintage style, and we encourage our guests to
do the same! Vintage & vintage-inspired cocktail looks from the
1920s-50s are encouraged, but not required. But please, men: no
sneakers or shorts!
July 4, 2012
EMPIRE HOTEL ROOFTOP
44 West 63rd St, NYC
Doors at 5pm
21+ (ID required)
ADMISSION
$25 Early Bird *sale ended June 23rd*
$30 in advance (w/reserved admission time)
$35 at door (cash only)
$25 Group Tickets (for groups of 10 or more)
TICKETS & MORE INFO:
http://www.libertybellespectacular.com
