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MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala
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Date and time
Thursday, October 31, 2019 · 7 - 11pm CDT
Location
International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60610
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MEMENTO MORI
The International Museum of Surgical Science Annual Gala
October 31, 2018
7-11 PM
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.
The International Museum of Surgical Science cordially invites you to our second 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!
Buy your tickets early to secure your spot! Early bird pricing is available.
Evening haunts include:
Dancing in the shadows among the Hall of Immortals
Goulish hors d'oeuvres and desserts provided by our sponsors
Open bar of beer and wine
Halloween Costume Contest with grand prize
Tarot Readings
Antique Tin Types
Photo Booth
DJ
Adopt and Name a Skull fundraiser
Silent auction featuring 1st class prizes from our Chicago partners
IMSS gift bags
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Tin Type Photography with Jen Jansen
We're excited to host an amazing silent auction this year thanks to our partner! Special prizes from:
American Writers Museum
Big Bus Tours Chicago
Broadway In Chicago
Classic Kids Chicago
Corner Bakery Cafe
Eddie V's
The Great Escape Room - Chicago
Hotel EMC2
Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
Innovative Dining Group
John G. Shedd Aquarium
KOVAL Distillery
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
Lookingglass Theatre
Lou Malnati's
Max Mara
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
The Peninsula Chicago
Poetry Foundation
Porchlight Music Theatre
Protein Bar + Kitchen - Michigan Avenue
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago
Sanders Fine Portraits
Shore Club Chicago
Nuns 4 Fun
Vivo Masks
Wines for Humanity
Doors open at 7:00pm
Museum is open until 11:00pm
Alcohol served to guests 21+, ID required
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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About the organizer
The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically thematized exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program.
The Mission of the Museum is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, development, and advances in surgery and related subjects in health and medicine.