Studio 35 Gala
September 28, 2024 | 7 pm – 12 am
Iridescence & Amnesia at Motor City Casino
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Our milestone party will include legendary views of Detroit,
a delectable strolling dinner, and a stellar dance floor.
Disco era dress is encouraged, but not required. Are you ready to party like it’s 1977 with our groovy community?!
Enjoy an open bar, strolling dinner, a live DJ, complimentary valet parking, and more. Proceeds go towards funding our center and programming.
For questions regarding Gala, please contact Annie Martin at amartin@goaffirmations.org
What To Expect…
Emcee: Perry Dox
From the corn fields of New Lothrop to the streets of the 810 from Flint, Perry Dox is one of Michigan’s silliest & brightest drag entertainers. At 26, Perry has been performing & doing drag for 9 years now. She calls herself “one of god’s court jesters in life” because her mission is to bring laughter into any space she’s in. Perry Dox is currently one of your hosts at Necto Nightclub in Ann Arbor. She can be found there or all over Michigan any given weekend. She has opened for pop sensation; Chappell Roan, collaborated on content with Governor Whitmer, & frequently works with LGBTQ+ organizations (I.e. Affirmations or Wellness Services in Flint) to help & be involved with her communities. Perry strives & hopes to keep pushing her envelope with her charm, looks & comedic bones.
DJ Nouveau
DJ Nouveau doesn’t just play music, she brings people together through it. Regularly spinning for queer events, DJ Nouveau is known for turning the dance floor into a vibrant space of inclusion and fun through her eclectic open format sets.
Event Day Parking
Self-parking and valet are both free and convenient. The casino valet entrance is on Temple Street; the hotel valet entrance is on Brooklyn Street. The hotel valet entrance is open 7am-11pm daily for arrivals, 24/7 for departures.
The Venue
Situated on the 16th floor of our hotel tower with spectacular views of Downtown Detroit. The balcony level is perfect for your cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing on the main floor. Amnesia has 3,440 square feet of event space that can accommodate groups of 35-200!
