A Trip to the Moon: Out of This World Fundraiser!
Schedule
Sat Oct 12 2024 at 06:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Location
HÜG - Highland Üniversal Gatheringspot | Akron, OH
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Akron Soul Train invites you to embark on a one-of-a-kind cosmic adventure with its upcoming soirée and fundraiser, "A Trip to the Moon,” inspired by the surreal world of early 1900s cinema. This event promises a night of stellar entertainment, all while supporting Akron Soul Train's mission to foster creativity and artistic expression in the community.Step into a fantastical George Méliès film set as we transport you to a lunar wonderland filled with music, comedy, art, and intergalactic surprises. Attendees will be immersed in a night of extraordinary experiences that are sure to leave them starstruck!
YOUR LUNAR JOURNEY INCLUDES:
*Musical Moonwalk. Dance through the stars with live performances from:
-Time Cat - Akron’s favorite rock wizards perform Bowie’s album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.”
-Hyperius Blake and the Sound Experiment - step into the starship lounge with groovy space jazz.
-Haren and Thorla - debuting newly composed instrumental music embodying the moon's phases.
*Cosmic Comedy & Stellar Emcee. Akron’s own Matt Farkas of Rubber City Comedy will bring you laughs that are out-of-this-world as the evening’s emcee.
*Silent Film Reels. Enjoy vintage George Méliès cinema throughout the venue, adding a classic touch to the futuristic fun.
*Intergalactic Entertainment. Pose for photos at our Moon landscape station and enjoy roving vaudeville acts in our celestial corridors.
*Cosmic Consumables. Indulge in FREE otherworldly food, while Baxter’s Speakeasy serves up stellar drinks at the cash bar (additional purchase).
*Lunar Loot. Bid in the silent auction, or purchase from our art sale, with 50% of proceeds supporting featured artists.
*Costume party. Please come dressed as your favorite silent film star, space explorer, or celestial being, and prepare for an evening that defies gravity!
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Where is it happening?
HÜG - Highland Üniversal Gatheringspot, 133 Merriman Road,Akron,OH,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: