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SUMMARY:History on Tap 2025
DESCRIPTION:Now with more trivia!\nOpen to the Public — Tickets are selling FAST!  \nYou are cordially invited to the Downers Grove Historical Society’s 6th Annual History on Tap Trivia Pub Crawl Fundraiser. Invite your friends and have fun as you stroll through Downtown\, answer all new Downers Grove historical trivia questions\, and enjoy a 12 oz. beer\, 4 oz. glass of wine\, soft drink\, or an appetizer\, at all five crawl locations. Plus\, you’ll get a bonus ticket you can use at any location. Top off the evening at Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar for our legendary after-party. Turn in your completed trivia card for six chances to win gift cards from one of our participating venues. All this is included in the ticket price.  \nNet proceeds support the mission and programs of the Downers Grove Historical Society.  \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 13\nTime: 5-10 pm\nPrice: $40 Members; $50 Non-members\nClick here to become a member and receive discounted pricing and early notice on future Historical Society events. (Memberships good until 2027.) \nPub Crawl: 5-9 pm at Ballydoyle\, Cadence Kitchen\, Cellar Door\, Orange & Brew\, and Wasabi. \nAfter-Party & Raffle Drawings: 9-10 pm: Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar. Light food will be served at no additional cost\, plus a cash bar will be available. There will be six gift card prizes awarded at the After-Party. (Winners must be present when your name is called.)\nCheck in: Select your desired check in location at time of purchase. Pick up your drink/food tickets at the venue you selected. Once you have checked in\, you may visit the venues in any order you prefer.\nPayment: We use Yapsody for ticket sales. During the checkout process\, after you click on the blue “Pay with PayPal” button\, you will be given the option of paying via Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. (You do not need to be a PayPal member.)  \n\n\n“Day of” Instructions:\nThe event starts at 5:00pm. You may check in anytime between 4:45-6:30pm* \nAgenda for the evening:\n4:45-6:30 pm\nCheck-in at the location on your Yapsody ticket. You can find your ticket by searching your email inbox for “Yapsody <donotreply@yapsody.com>” Your ticket(s) is an attachment to that email. You can either print out that attachment with its QR code\, or have the attachment open on your phone when you check in. \nAn event volunteer in a navy blue t-shirt will give you your trivia card and a set of six\, color coded drink/appetizer venue tickets. You can use one ticket at each location\, and the gold bonus ticket can be used at any location of your choice. \n5:00-9:00 pm\nYou can start your pub crawl at any of the five locations and proceed in any order you prefer. Search for trivia answers at each venue and answer each question on your card. \n9:00-10:00 pm\nAfter-Party at Gatto’s: Your completed trivia card will serve as your ticket to enter. Turn in your completed card and enjoy some light food. Beverages will be available for purchase. There will be six gift card prizes awarded at the After-Party. (Winners must be present when your name is called.) \nIf you have any questions\, please text or call Amy Gassen (630) 390-9883\, or email us at info@dghistory.org. \nHave a wonderful time!\n* Must be 21 to participate. ID is required to show proof of age.\n* Liquor establishments have the right to refuse service to anyone who appears to be intoxicated
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/history-on-tap-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove\, multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Fundraiser,registration-tickets
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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SUMMARY:History on Tap 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Downers Grove Historical Society on our 5th annual History on Tap Trivia Pub-Crawl fundraiser through Downtown Downers Grove! With a trivia card in hand\, you’ll stroll to seven local watering holes to find answers to interesting (and brand new) Downers Grove historical questions\, while enjoying a 10 oz. beer\, 3 oz. glass of wine\, soft drink\, or an appetizer (new this year) at all seven venues. (No need to eat before you come.) Then top off the evening by turning in your completed trivia card at Another Round\, where they will be serving their delicious pizza\, at our legendary after-party. You will have seven chances to win a gift card from one of the 7 participating locations. All this is included in the ticket price. (Net proceeds fund the various programs of the Historical Society.) \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 14\nTime: 5-10 pm\nPrice: $40 Members; $50 Non-members (Click here to become a member to receive discounted pricing on this and future DGHS events. New annual memberships and renewals run through 2025.)\nCrawl 5-9 pm: Ballydoyle\, Cadence Kitchen\, Cellar Door\, Gatto’s\, Pierce Tavern\, Orange and Brew\, and Wasabi.\nAfter-Party & Raffle Drawings 9-10 pm: Another Round (Winners do not need to be present to win).\nCheck in: Select the venue where you would like to pick up your drink/food tickets when you purchase them. (First come\, first served.)\nPayment: Yapsody will give you the option of paying for tickets via Debit/Credit Card or PayPal during the check out process. (You do not need to be a PayPal member to pay by Debit or Credit card\, but you will need to click on the “Pay with PayPal” button first.)\n\nSOLD OUT!\nParticipating Locations:
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/history-on-tap-2024/
LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove\, multiple locations near Main St and Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Fundraiser,registration-tickets
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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SUMMARY:2023 History on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the annual “History on Tap” pub crawl! This year we are excited to announce that we’ll be adding a seventh location to the crawl\, so you’ll have even more opportunities to brush up on your Downers Grove history. We’re also bringing back the after-party for food and chances to win gift certificates for those with all the right answers. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the link below. Sales will end the day before the event and no tickets will be sold at the door.
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SUMMARY:Tivoli Theatre Owners Featured in Documentary and Honored as 2023 Historians of the Year
DESCRIPTION:The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce a special premiere screening of a documentary featuring Willis & Shirley Johnson\, the owners of the Tivoli Theatre. Prior to the screening the Johnsons will be honored as 2023 Historians of the Year. \nThe historic Tivoli Theatre has been owned and operated by the Johnson Family for over 50 years. The theatre is a popular destination for both locals and tourists and has hosted many notable events\, including concerts\, plays\, and movies. \nThe documentary includes interviews with the Johnsons and their family members\, as well as archival footage of the theatre. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Tivoli Theatre and Downers Grove. \nThe screening will take place on May 2 at 6pm at the Tivoli Theatre. Tickets are free for members and $5 for non-members and can be purchased online at www.dghistory.org/tickets. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.  All attendees must register online. There will be a reception following the documentary at which theatre staff will be available for Q&A regarding the building. \nUpdate: This film is now available on the Downers Grove Historical Society YouTube Channel.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/tivoli-theatre-owners-featured-in-documentary-and-honored-as-historians-of-the-year-2023/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Fundraiser
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