In two weeks, the party of the century returns once again, hosted by Louisville Magazine! Celebrate the Repeal of Prohibition in style at the fourth annual Louisville Swig [4] party at the Henry Clay (604 S. Third St.), sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon and Universal Linen. Louisville Magazine's popular drinking guide, SWIG: Volume VII, will make its debut at the party, and all guests will receive a complimentary copy.
Photo: Louisville Swig 2015 // courtesy of Louisville Magazine
From 7-10 p.m. on December 1st, step back in time and celebrate the end of Prohibition! Flaunt your inner flapper and dapper dandy and come dressed in your finest 1920s Prohibition-era attire. There will be plenty of things to swig, as guests will enjoy tastes from local bourbon, craft beer, wine and more. A few food vendors will be present as well, but drinks will be the focus - the theme is Prohibition Repeal, after all! The Old Forester Speakeasy is back once again by popular demand, as is last year’s Swig band, Billy Goat Strut Revue [5], and the New Lou Swing Dance Community.
New this year, we’re excited to announce Richard Darshwood, the #WhiskeyWizard himself, will be at Swig, treating guests to his special brand of bourbon magic. You may know Darshwood from his long-running Louisville dinner show, “Magic Dinner & Bourbon [6].” In addition, there will be a brand new costume contest for guests to enter. To enter, you just have to have your picture snapped by the wandering Polaroid portraitists. There will be a men's and women's contest, so dress your best! The winners will each receive a special prize package.
Photo: Louisville Swig 2015 // courtesy of Louisville Magazine
This year, we’ve also added a VIP Pre-Party [4] in the expanded Old Forester Speakeasy, from 6-7 p.m. VIP tickets include early entry, light bites, samples of a specialty cocktail and a complimentary Swig Swag Bag. After the Pre-Party, join the rest of the crowd for the usual Swig celebration. To see photos from last year’s event, click here [7].
And in addition to the Pre-Party, we’re excited to announce the Official After-Party down the street at Jimmy Can’t Dance [8] (119 S. Seventh St.). After the main party ends, follow Billy Goat Strut over to Louisville’s newest jazz club, located in the basement of Another Place Sandwich Shop.
Photo: Jimmy Can't Dance [8]
Louisville Swig is Friday, December 1, from 7-10 p.m. at the Henry Clay (604 S. Third St.). General admission is $50 in advance and $55 at the door. VIP tickets are $75, and only 100 VIP tickets will be sold. Click here to get your tickets now through Louisville Tickets [4]. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CASA [9], a non-profit that promotes advocacy for abused and neglected children by recruiting and training community volunteers to advocate on children’s behalf.
Come swig with us. After all, a little party never killed nobody.
Cover Photo: Louisville Swig 2016 // Glenn Hirsch