Windy City Strut
Join us for an end-of-summer bash not soon to be forgot with Dandy Wellington and his band!
Dandy Wellington and The International Museum of Surgical Science invite you to the Windy City Strut (September 26th -28th) a 3 day Vintage Weekender in Chicago packed with cocktails, conversations, concerts, and more!
Set in the halls of the museum’s storied Lakefront mansion home, this weekend will feature special museum tours, panel conversations about the vintage lifestyle and the hot Jazz sounds of Dandy Wellington and His Band as they blend the syncopation of 1920's Chicago with Harlem rhythm.
In this celebration of era-less elegance guests are encouraged to don their most fabulous frock from the Gay Nineties to the roaring twenties and beyond as we embark upon three days of vintage frivolity.
Events
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
VIP House History Tour
VIP Tickets - $45
On Friday at 6:00pm, we're kicking off the weekend with an exclusive VIP tour with drinks and a tour of our historic 1917 building!
Only 50 spots available!
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Lake Shore Serenade
Early Bird - $50 (Until July 1st)
Presale - $65
Join us for an evening of cocktails and intimate arrangements of Chicago & Harlem jazz performed by Dandy Wellington and his Red Hot Boys at 7:00pm. Your ticket includes refreshments and 4 drink tickets.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Vintage Lifestyle Panel
Early Bird - $25
(Until July 1st)
Presale - $35
Dandy Wellington will be joined in conversation by other Vintage Lifestyle influencers from Chicago and the US, discussing Fashion, Style, and history, followed by Audience Q&A.
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Windy City Strut
Early-Bird - $95
(Until July 1st)
Presale - $115
Join us on September 27th at 7:00pm for an evening of music, dance, food and drink featuring the infamous Dandy Wellington and his Band! The evening will feature refreshments and your ticket includes 4 drink tickets.
Stay tuned for Sunday happenings!
More soon...
Dandy Wellington
Jazz, Style, Culture
Boasting an impressive and eclectic list of clients that includes the likes of AirBnB, Bergdorf Goodman, Penhaligon's London, Hendrick's Gin and the National Museum of African Art, Dandy puts his uniquely well-dressed stamp on everything from his events to his music. Whether he’s organizing a dinner party at Gage and Tollner, moderating talks at Goodwood Revival or crooning with his jazz band at The Rainbow Room, the crowd is well-coiffed and the scenery is elegant.
Dandy’s signature panache and eye for detail has earned him features in The Financial Times, Country Living, The Robb Report, Vogue Magazine, and various other outlets renowned for their taste and sophistication.
Mr. Wellington epitomizes the undeniable cool of the Jazz Age, while also bringing a progressive perspective befitting of the ever-changing landscape of our modern lifestyle. His appreciation for the swinging big bands, elegant parties, and beautifully tailored clothing of the 1920’s/30’s, paired with his contemporary edge, make him a certifiable renaissance man and a true modern dandy.
Our Partners
Location
The historic lakeside mansion houses the International Museum of Surgical Science was constructed in 1917. The house is named for Eleanor Robinson Countiss, who oversaw the construction of the four-story mansion. Her father, JK Robinson, an executive of the Diamond Match Company, generously provided the home building fund.
The Countiss family held sole ownership over the building until it was acquired by Dr. Max Thorek and the International College of Surgeons. After several years of renovating the building and forming the Museum collection, the Museum opened its doors to the public in 1954 .
One of the few remaining lakefront mansions in Chicago, and the only one open to the public, the building received historic status in 1988, and is listed in the National Register and the Illinois Register of Historic Places and is a City of Chicago Landmark.
Parking & Transit
Paid Parking options (Prices Vary)
The IMSS has no on-site parking. Ample discounted parking is available in 2 locations within a few minutes walk of the Museum. Retrieve a discounted validation voucher/stamp at the Museum box office to present to the parking attendant upon exiting the lot/ramp.
*Please note: the Museum cannot verify lot prices due to fluctuation. Most range between $9-$17. Please call lot directly for pricing information.
Public Parking Lot – Behind the Chicago History Museum located at Clark and LaSalle Streets, Chicago, IL 60614; entrance on Stockton Drive. 773.549.3145.
Public Parking Lot – In the condominium building at 1350 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610; entrance on E. Banks Street. 312.337.1350.
Spot Hero: For alternate parking options we recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. To reserve your parking spot, visit the International Museum of Surgical Science Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
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Public Transit
The Museum is easily accessible by bus or train:
The CTA bus #151 stops at North Avenue, half a block north of the Museum.
From the Clark/Division stop of the Red Line elevated train walk east on Division until you reach Lake Shore Drive. Turn north and walk a few blocks to the Museum.
From the Sedgwick stop of the Brown Line and Purple Line Express elevated train, walk east on North Avenue until you reach Lake Shore Drive. Turn south and walk a block to the Museum.
For train and bus schedules call the CTA at 312-836-7000.
Going NORTH on Lake Shore Drive: Exit at the LaSalle/North Ave. Exit. Take a left off the ramp. Take another left onto Southbound Local Lake Shore Drive. The Museum is on the first block, on the right.
Going SOUTH on Lake Shore Drive: Exit at the LaSalle/North Ave. Exit. From the ramp go straight through the light onto the Southbound Local Lake Shore Drive. The Museum is on the first block, on the right.
From the Kennedy Expressway: Exit at the North Ave Exit. Travel east on North Ave. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on Burton. Burton ends at Lake Shore Drive, turn left. The Museum is on the first block on the left.