New Year's Eve GATSBY GALA at the Hofheimer Building

Break out your best 1920s glamour and ring in the 2024 New Year at the Historic HOFHEIMER Building as we take a trip back in time! Join us as we journey back 100 years to the 1920s for a party worthy of the Jazz age it created. Which means wear your best dancing shoes!

Step back in time and ring in the 2024 New Year with the glitz and glamour of the Roaring '20s at the highly anticipated GATSBY GALA in Richmond, Virginia! Join us on December 31st at the historic Hofheimer Building, where the echoes of the Jazz Age will transport you to the era of the Great Gatsby, flappers, bootleggers and Prohibition.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the vintage jazz band, a talented 7-piece ensemble dedicated to recreating the timeless tunes of the early 20th century. The dance floor will come alive with the vibrant, swingin’ energy of the Jazz Age, inviting you to sway to the rhythm of New Orleans Mardi Gras music - make sure to wear your comfortable dancing shoes!

In the spirit of giving, we invite you to contribute to our Charity Canned Food Drive benefitting in Richmond. For every two cans donated, you'll receive a raffle ticket, putting you in the running for fabulous prizes. Let's come together to make a difference and start the New Year on a charitable note! Read more on FEED MORE at FeedMore.org (and see how you can help support this worthy cause yourself by organizing a charity food drive of your own.)

For those with fancy footwork, don't miss our swingin' Dance-Off Contest, accompanied by the infectious beats of the jazz band. Whether you're a traditional swing dancer or you've got your own unique style, all dance enthusiasts are welcome to participate. Whether you're a traditional swing dancer or you've got your own unique style, all dance enthusiasts are welcome to participate. Make sure to sign up before the contest kicks off—more details coming soon!

The main event space in the Hofheimer - where the Grace Street Seven will be performing -once served as a dance studio during it's nearly 100 year history so smooth, finished hardwood floors welcome dancers on New Year's Eve.

As the clock inches closer to midnight, join us for the grand Midnight Countdown and Champagne Toast, creating a moment you'll cherish as we usher in a New Year filled with endless possibilities.

Each ticket includes one cocktail drink and a champagne toast at midnight, ensuring your celebration is nothing short of extraordinary. VIP ticket holders will get addditional perks, including a limited edition 8 oz. metal HIP FLASK, a sign of rebellion back in the Prohibition days!

Guests are highly encouraged to dress in the glitz and glamour of the '20s era with professional photos available at the event. 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 highly discouraged).

Join us as we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome a New Year filled with opportunity, optimism, growth, and creativity.

The doors open at 8:00pm on December 31st, with the enchanting Grace Street Seven starting their performance at 9:00pm.

Let's make this New Year's Eve a dazzling journey into the past, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

NOTE: Please bring a valid photo I.D. with you, along with your .pdf ticket which you’ll receive via email after ticket purchase.

This event is co-hosted by , the and .

• Leave heaters, gats, rods, and roscoes with the doorman.

• In the event of a raid by the coppers, drink fast.

• Do not discuss politics, religion, or upcoming heists.

• Keep it civil. Fisticuffs will not be tolerated.

• Boozehounds will be bounced.

• Dips, Sharpers, and Grifters: Leave your work outside.

• Confine your flirting to the pro skirts. Leave other men's (and women's) squeezes alone.

• Don't be a wise guy and think you can get in if you are under 21 (we'll check IDs)

• Do not leave the joint with liquor. Drink up or leave it.

• No pants made of blue denim, better known as jeans, or common street wear will be allowed so dress like you were going to toss a few back with Capone himself!

• DO WEAR: 1920s glamour or attire highly recommended! Other suggestions would be to wear black, white, gold and pearls.

• DON'T WEAR: No common (present day) street wear, jeans, blue denim or t-shirts, please.

Join us as we take a swinging dance step back into time 100 years as we ring in the New Year with a glamorous1920s themed GATSBY GALA at the Historic Hofheimer Building (21+).

The Richmond GATSBY GALA experience includes:

• Live early 20th century dance music with the , a swingin' hot 7-piece Jazz band (performing 9pm-Midnight), complete with a DANCE-OFF contest.
• (1) Drink Ticket plus Midnight Champagne Toast! (per attendee)
• Featured and Roaming Photographers (photos available online afterwards)
• Themed 1920s Cocktails (along with a full bar selection, with beer and wine)
• Keepsake GATSBY GAZETTE newspaper, printed just for this event. Inside you'll find interesting facts about the 1920s in addition to all of the important details you'll want to know in order to make the most of your NEW YEAR'S EVE with us at the Historic Hofheimer.
• Light Hors D’oeuvres
• Charity Canned Food Drive Raffle benefitting FeedMore.org
• ...and of course a New Year's Midnight Countdown with Champagne Toast into 2024!

* This is a 21+ year event. Tickets are final sale and non-refundable.

Host or Publisher Hofheimer Building