Before Motown, Detroit had a significant impact on the development of jazz in America from the 1920s into the 1950s. Come celebrate Detroit’s golden age of modern jazz at our first annual Forge Formal, hosted at the Detroit Institute of Music Education!
Bring a date and wear a vintage outfit with some dancing shoes 😉
Make sure to RSVP here: bitly.com/forgeformal
We’ll have appetizers, a photo booth, a silent auction, a cash bar and musical performances throughout the evening.
Live music by:
Lushh
Mario Sulaksana
Chelly K Lewis
Anna Isachenko
Sara Barron
True Sound Experience
& more!
Silent Auction items include a tote bag of goodies from Mama Coo’s Boutique and a variety of works from local artists Jessica Krcmarik, Brach Tiller, and Ro Melle. Reach out to us if you’d like to take part: theforgedetroit@gmail.com
Doors at 7:30 pm
Tickets are $15 presale, $20 at door
RSVP & ticket info: bitly.com/forgeformal
All proceeds go towards The Forge to build out a music studio and special programs at the residency. Thank you for supporting the Detroit creative community.
XOXO
