The 1919 Lounge at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota is an unforgettable experience with cabaret-style performances presented by acclaimed Broadway performers in a transformed setting on the Empire’s historic stage. The 1919 Lounge delivers a unique and unforgettable nightlife experience in an intimate setting designed specifically to highlight these remarkable world-class performances.
Please join us for The 1919 Lounge with Adam Jacobs
on September 9 and 10, 2022, at 8 pm each evening.
New York City in your living room
The Empire has been unable to host The 1919 Lounge since fall 2019, but The 1919 Lounge is returning in September 2022. Typically, the 1919 Lounge is presented biannually, features a Broadway performer, and seats approximately 50-60 audience members in an upscale environment with table side service for food and drinks. Each table is only a few steps away from the performer, making for an unforgettable experience. Tickets are available by reservation only, and due to the limited number, we recommend buying in advance. There is no dress code for this event, although many audience members do choose to dress semiformal.
In conjunction with performances at The 1919 Lounge, the Empire Arts Center contracts with each artist whenever possible to provide a master class that is open to local students and to the public. For more information about attending or performing in a master class, please call the Empire Arts Center.
From the stage to the screen
The 1919 Lounge features some of the world's best cabaret and jazz singers in an environment as intimate as your living room. Since its beginning in 2016, we are proud to have hosted Tony nominees, Emmy award winners, and critically acclaimed recording artists.