Why isn’t the party at the HD museum again?  While we thought the HD museum was a great venue, the caterer (Levy Restaurants out of Chicago) raised their prices 40% on us!  As our goal is to raise money for Variety and not Levy, we decided to find a new location.

How many people attended in 2010 and what is capacity for 2011?  Last year we had over 650 guests!  We are going to cap this year at 600 to ensure a comfortable crowd for all.  Therefore, we strongly suggest buying your tickets soon.

The bar seemed a bit understaffed last year.  Yes, we were all a bit surprised by the 375+ walk-up crowd.  We promise more bartenders and more beer for you this year!

Who is responsible for this great party?  Patrick Griffin, Donnie Grzanna & Paul “Jonesy” Jones are your hosts and the masterminds behind this event.

How much of the ticket price actually goes to Variety?  100% of the profits!  This year we expect just about 47% of your purchase price will go straight to Variety!

How much money have you guys raised over the years? We are proud to say that we have donated over $37,800 to Variety!

What time do the bands play?  Spoiled Rotten will kick things off around 7:30 pm – so get there early!

What about Designated Drivers?  There will be free soft drinks for all designated drivers.  Simply identify yourself as you check in.