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Roaring 20s entertainment and décor brought to your venue in Chicago & Chicagoland. Starter includes accessories, a best-dressed contest, basic Art Deco accents and a curated playlist, with an optional live duo. Hosted programs with a password-door welcome, live jazz, dancers and lessons are available in other packages. Among our main packages, 2–4 mingling characters start with Gala; Starter and Signature do not include them.

No. We do not provide bar, alcohol, mixology, or beverage service of any kind. Your client team, venue or caterer handles the bar and catering.

No. Food and catering are handled by your venue or caterer. We are entertainment, décor and hosting only.

Starter includes only an accessory station (boas, pearls, fedoras and headbands), a best-dressed contest, basic Art Deco décor accents, and a curated 1920s playlist, or add a live duo. It does not include a host, password-door experience or photo backdrop. Signature includes Starter plus a professional host, password door, vintage photo backdrop, Charleston instructor, fuller décor, a Great Gatsby Jazz Band quartet and 2 swing & Charleston dancers for up to ~150 guests, without mingling characters. Gala is a full production for large rooms with 2–4 Gatsby-style 1920s mingling characters, a featured dance troupe, lighting coordination and a photo activation.

Starter runs about 2 to 2.5 hours. Signature and most bundles run about 3 hours. Gala programs scale with your schedule. Extra character hours can be added.

A clear arrival path or doorway for the password-door moment, a 6 x 8 ft area for the accessory station and backdrop, a dance-friendly floor, and standard power outlets. We work with your venue's AV for microphones and lighting.

Yes. Indoor is easiest. For outdoor or tented events we need a weather plan, covered power and a flat surface for dancing.

Yes. The Jazz Age Duo bundle pairs the Gatsby Party program with the Great Gatsby Jazz Band. The band is also included in the Swing & Charleston Showcase and Speakeasy + Casino. The Signature package includes a quartet, and you can upgrade to a 5-piece.

Yes. Performers and teachers who put on a showcase and then get your guests dancing. The Swing & Charleston Showcase bundle includes the Great Gatsby Jazz Band, a dancer performance and an instructor-led group lesson.

Yes. The Speakeasy + Casino bundle includes the Great Gatsby Jazz Band, swing & Charleston dancers and a group lesson, Gatsby-style 1920s mingling characters, a password-door welcome, an accessory station, décor accents and casino tables with dealers. Play money and prize tickets only.

Yes. The Speakeasy Mystery Twist bundle threads an interactive mystery beat through the evening with clue cards and a reveal.

Yes. Uplighting and Deco wash, a live event painter, and a silent disco after-party are all available as add-ons.

December Fridays and Saturdays and New Year's Eve book first. We recommend reaching out by late summer or early fall for Q4 dates.

Ideally 8 to 12 weeks for most dates, and earlier for December. Inside 21 days we can often still help with a rush booking add-on.

[[DEPOSIT POLICY PLACEHOLDER — e.g. a retainer to hold the date, balance due before the event.]] Exact terms are confirmed in your written proposal.

We serve Chicago & Chicagoland, including Chicago, Evanston, Oak Brook, Naperville, Schaumburg, Rosemont, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Hinsdale, Arlington Heights, Oak Park, Wheaton, Barrington, Northbrook. Events outside the service area may include a travel add-on.

Yes. We can issue a certificate of insurance naming your venue or company on request.

All prices shown are starting-at, editable placeholder pricing. Final price depends on date, guest count, hours, venue and add-ons. Your written quote is what counts.