For questions regarding Gala, please contact Annie Martin at amartin@goaffirmations.org
Studio 35 Gala
September 28, 2024Ā |Ā 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?!
Tickets on sale NOW!
Ticket pricing and hotel room packages availableā more info below. Enjoy an open bar, strolling dinner, a live DJ, complimentary valet parking, and more. Proceeds go towards funding our center and programming.
Tickets and Packages
Single Tickets $200
Legendary Party Pack $2000
Perfect for companies and businesses
- 10 tickets
- Dancing Queen gift bag* featuring items from local businesses and queer artists
- Company name plates featured at the event
Icon Pack $1200
Perfect for large groups
- 6 tickets
- Hot Stuff (small) gift bag* featuring items from local businesses and queer artists
*Gift bags included if packs are purchased before August 28th
Room Packages
Why set a curfew for yourself? Party all night long with the convenience of booking a room on site.
A limited amount of rooms are available for Gala attendees at the discounted rate of $229 per night. Special room rates apply from 09/27/24 to 09/29/24. Rooms can be booked two ways:
- Call the hotel directly at (313) 237-7711 and reference the block nameā Big Bash
- Visit this linkĀ
- Confirm the check in and check out date, adjust if needed
- Click “check availability”
- Find the āDeluxe Roomā and click “Book Now”
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 Michiganās silliest & brightest drag entertainers. At 26, Perry has been performing & doing drag for 9 years now. She calls herself āone of godās court jesters in lifeā because her mission is to bring laughter into any space sheās 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 doesnāt just play music, she brings people together through it.Ā 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!