Harmer's Town Art Center Presents....
Little Chicago Annual Gala & Fundraiser
Private Exhibition • Silent Auction • Live Jazz • Food & Drink
September 17, 2026 @ 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Vandiver Inn
ONE Night. 100 Citizens.
ART SINDICATE
For one night only, step back into the Roaring Twenties for an evening of original art, fine food, beer and wine, live jazz, and a silent auction benefiting the future Harmer’s Town Art Center.
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But don't get too comfortable.
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We got word that at 8:45 PM, the authorities will be closing in, and the Syndicate will make its escape down Market Street for a clandestine finale at the future home of Harmer's Town Art Center!
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Join the Syndicate - Only 100 Citizens will be Admitted. Cost: $100/person
(Includes Admission, Entertainment, Food & Drink + 2 Drink Tickets
The Night's Itinerary
5:30 PM: THE DOORS OPEN
Report to the Vandiver Inn. Give the right name. Look innocent. 1920s attire is highly encouraged—but you won't be turned away if the mob forgot to tell your tailor.
5:30 PM — 8:45 PM: THE SYNDICATE GATHERS
Art exhibition • Silent auction • Food • Beer & wine • Live jazz
8:45 PM — THE ESCAPE (Afterparty)
Evade the authorities by fleeing to the future site of Harmer's Town Art Center for a clandestine final drink + live fire dancers.
Only 100 citizens will be admitted.
Admission includes the exhibition, food, 2 Drink Tickets, live entertainment, and the evening's finale.
A Party with a Purpose.
Little Chicago isn't simply a night out.
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Every ticket purchased and every winning auction bid helps support the creation of the new Harmer's Town Art Center—a permanent home for art, history, creativity, and community in Havre de Grace.
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Tonight, you'll actually visit the future Art Center site.
Event Details
Where does the evening begin?
The evening begins at the historic Vandiver Inn, located at 301 S. Union Avenue in Havre de Grace, at 5:30 PM. Get Directions
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What should I wear?
Roaring Twenties Luxe is encouraged. Think flapper dresses, feathers, fedoras and suspenders. Costumes aren't required.
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What happens at 8:45 PM?
Guests will leave the Vandiver Inn and travel down Market Street to the future site of Harmer's Town Art Center for the evening's finale.
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Is food & drink included?
Yes, each guest will be served food and be provided two drink tickets. Additional drinks available for purchase at the bar.​​