DuPage Historical Museum to host Gatsby Casino Night
DuPage County residents can get a taste of the fabulous parties described in the classic American novel "The Great Gatsby" when DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation holds its fifth annual Casino Night from 7 to 10 p.m. March 7 at the museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton.
Funds raised from the event will benefit the historical museum.
Guests are encouraged to come in cocktail attire or 1920s period clothes. In the past, many have really gotten into the fun, dressing as flappers, mobsters, and other period characters. The event's "Great Gatsby" theme reflects the growing appreciation of the era as seen in the popularity of shows such as "Boardwalk Empire" and the Baz Luhrman film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby."
Games will include roulette, craps, poker, and black jack with local celebrity dealers. Guests can also gamble their best shot on raffle items and a silent auction.
The museum holds several fundraisers throughout the year, including the On Par golf outing in October, but this event is a chance to be inside the museum for a one-of-a-kind, exclusive party.
"Guests will not only be able to place bets in downtown Wheaton, but enjoy the county museum exhibits to themselves for a few hours," said Scott Shorney, member of the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation.
Tickets cost $75 each, $125 per couple, or $500 for groups of 10. The price of each ticket includes food, beer and wine, and $50 in charity chips for guests to enjoy while they mingle. Wine will be provided by Cooper's Hawk and Chick-fil-A will offer late-night snacks.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the ongoing work of the DuPage County Historical Museum. These efforts include supporting the museum foundation, educational programming, free admission, and future exhibits like the Abraham Lincoln exhibit coming in spring 2015.
The DuPage County Historical Museum was chosen as one of 50 museums in the country to host the Lincoln exhibit and will offer it in conjunction with the museum's current exhibit, "Inheriting DuPage: A Family History."
To register or for more information on sponsorship, being a celebrity dealer, and volunteering, visit dupagemuseum.org, email rsvp@wheatonparks.org, or call the museum's development office at (630) 510-4986.