2013 Urban Garden Party

SOUL FACTORY: MOTOWN AT THE MUSEUM

Friday, June 21, 2013
VIP 6PM | $250 ($200 for MF Members)
GENERAL ADMISSION 7-11PM | $100 ($75 for MF Members) 

Go back to a time when clothes were a little flashier, hair was a little funkier and 45 rpm was the only speed in town. Marking the museum's 35th year in Pittsburgh's North Side and looking ahead to our fall exhibition, Detroit: Artists in Residence, the Mattress Factory presents Soul Factory: Motown at the Museum. Co-Chairs Anne + Anuj Dhanda invite you to groove on over in your hippest rags for the museum's annual fundraiser, headlined Vancouver-based DJ The Gaff. This year's funk fest will feature over 40 of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants and caterers, pop-up performances by live entertainers including Kierra Darshell's Divas of Drag and DJ Zimmie, a silent auction of one-of-a-kind artwork, a Motown photo booth and dancing.

TICKETS

The Urban Garden Party draws more than 1,300 attendees each summer to help support the museum's mission in a festive atmosphere. General admission tickets ($100 / $75 MF members) get you into the hottest party of the year in the Mattress Factory's unique garden with the city's art elite.

VIP tickets ($250 / $200 MF members) open the doors to the exclusive VIP pre-party from 6 - 7:30pm, hosted by Bob Sendall of All in Good Taste and featuring signature cocktails poured by Tender and Verde with Wigle Whiskey and Clique Vodka. Title Town Soul & Funk Party will provide Motown sounds from the 60s and 70s on original 45s and a private performance by Kierra Darshell's Divas of Drag will open the floor for you to shake your own groove thang in our Soul Train dance-off. Your VIP pass also gets you access to the VIP Lounge--including exclusive entertainment, a private bar, restroom and courtyard for VIPs only--throughout the night. VIP tickets sell out early each year so don't wait!

All proceeds from ticket sales for the Urban Garden Party benefit the Mattress Factory’s artistic programs, exhibitions & education outreach.

SOUL FACTORY AFTER PARTY

After the excitement dies down at MF, slide on over to Penn Brewery at 800 Vinial Street for the official Soul Factory after-party! Wear your party wristband for exclusive drink specials, a DJ and more. Check back for details as they are confirmed!

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