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NYE Bash at Chop Shop/The 1st Ward

Location: 2033 W. North Ave.

Date: December 31, 2013 - January 01, 2014

Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

The New Year's Eve Bash at the new Chop Shop and 1st Ward is scheduled for 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

The evening includes live music by the Gold Coast All Stars, DJ Samm of Hey Champ and a special performance by Chicago's own Serengeti, who will join the band to perform his hit "Dennehy."

General Admission is $150 and includes premium open bar, light hors d'oeuvres and the shows.
The VIP Dinner Package is $225 and includes a chef's select menu dinner with oysters and ribs among other options in the upstairs dining room, access to the private upstairs bar and VIP mezzanine level. Tickets can be bought online here.

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