Memento MORI: The Int’l Museum of Surgical Science Gala
@ International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
Opening Friday, October 26th, from 7PM - 10PM
memento mori: [muh-men-toh mawr-ahy, mohr-ahy, mawr-ee, mohr-ee; Latin me-men-toh moh-ree] noun.
1. Latin. remember that you must die.
2. an object, as a skull, serving as a reminder of death or mortality.
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The International Museum of Surgical Science cordially invites you the first annual MEMENTO MORI gala fundraiser. Join us for a haunted evening at the best Halloween party of the year at 7 PM at 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive. Guests will receive the exclusive pass to celebrate Halloween among the Museum’s surgical collections, artworks and antique medical texts. This evening includes an array of offerings to make sure you won’t be bored to death.
Dress the part, and join us in our galleries for a macabre evening with cocktails, bites and an exciting program of art and surgery!
General Admission:
$50 early bird
$60 after October 1
Members receive an additonal $10 off.
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Evening haunts include:
.Dancing in the shadows among the Hall of Immortals
.Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts provided by our preferred caterers
.Open bar of beer and wine
.Halloween Costume Contest with grand prize
.Memento Mori Scavenger Hunt – each finisher receives a gift
.Adopt and Name a Skull fundraiser
.Post-Mortem Instant Sharing Photography with 1907 Ansel Field Camera
.Special Guests Dr. Pembroke & Kolzac
.Special Guest Lauren Lowe Tarot Readings
Special Guest Teresa of Principe Palmistry
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Doors open at 7:00pm
Museum is open until 10:00pm
Alcohol served to guests 21+, ID required
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Additional donations support programming and exhibitions at the International Museum of Surgical Science. For more information about the Museum’s programs, visit our website. Thank you for your generosity!
For more information about the gala or the International Museum of Surgical Science, don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Rinard at michelle@imss.org or 312-642-6502 ext. 3118.
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