THE SALON: Mad Men (2015)
an Antique Cocktail party
On April 10, 2015 we instigated an exclusive 'Antique Cocktail' party celebrating the final season of the "Mad Men" TV show, and the 1960's - with live music, DJs, classic burlesque, go-go dancers, and more. The centerpiece of this special event, was a classic cocktail menu made from unopened bottles of vintage 1960's liquor used as props on the set of 'Mad Men' at the beautiful & historic olde-New York private club, The Players.
press:
THE NEW YORK TIMES
WALL STREET JOURNAL
TIME OUT NY (Critic's Pick / Perfect Weekend)
DKNY / New York Magazine
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THE PROGRAM
AVALON
Timeless American standards & French jazz song with a hot twist. Avalon Jazz Band also played at the official MAD MEN season premiere party in LA on March 25th.
MATTHEW PIAZZI & THE DEBONAIRS
1950's & 1960's Doo Wop, 50's pop, Rhythm & Blues and Soul, vocalist Mr Piazzi was also a Top 10 Finalist on "America's Got Talent"
SAMMY MILLER & THE CONGREGATION
Playing cool jazz of the 1960s, and featuring vocalist MICHAEL MWENSO, from Jazz at Lincoln Center.
plus
DJs JACK FETTERMAN & GINA OF THE JUNGLE
MC DANDY WELLINGTON
GABY GALORE & HER SUGAR SHAKERS
1960s fashion & clothes by Rue St Denis
classic burlesque by
HAZEL HONEYSUCKLE
GAL FRIDAY - a 'Beatles' burlesque
BUNNY BUXOM - a 'Joan' striptease
with
MISS KACIE MARIE and SYDNEY SUNRISE
guest bartenders mixing the Antique Cocktails
ERYN REECE - head bartender at Death & Co
DAMON DYER - Clover Club, Rum House, Flatiron Lounge
ANTIQUE SPIRITS
The antique spirits being served were purchased directly from the props department of MAD MEN by Edgar Harden (Old Spirits Company) and used on the sets of the show. They are also all unopened vintage bottles from the 1960s. The classic cocktail menu was designed based on the most frequent drinks observed on the show. In addition to these full-size cocktails, straight pours of select spirits will also be available neat or on the rocks.
VIP TIckets include one Antique drink of your choice. Antique drinks will also be available for purchase at the event, or in advance. We encourage guests to pre-order antique drinks while purchasing tickets as there are limited quantities of these rare and fine spirits. Our guest bartenders are from some of the finest cocktails bars in the country, and will be preparing each drink to your specifications.