Hamilton County Democratic Party to bring Roaring ’20s to first fundraiser of the year

The Hamilton County Democratic Party has announced its second annual A Night for the Blues fundraiser.

A Night for the Blues was created in 2022 to celebrate the winners of the primary election, engage citizens, and galvanize voters. After a successful inaugural event, the gala is back and is sure to be the cat’s pajamas. Attendees can dress to the nines while dancing the night away to the sounds of Indianapolis’ own Howlin’ Owls and their old-time jazz, swing, Americana, and blues music.

The evening of Friday, May 12, will feature music, dinner, and dancing. Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. at the newly opened Gateway Event Center, 10300 Kincaid Drive, Fishers, with the event starting at 7 p.m. Several special guests include two keynote speakers, Kurt Meyer and Torrie Hudson, who will share their anecdotes, stories, and insights into Hamilton County life. Additional speakers will be announced later this month. Attendees will also have the option to hear from a variety of elected officials and Democratic candidates during sessions held in an intimate setting just outside the main event space.

“We are so excited to bring back A Night for the Blues,” said Jessica Vandergraff, Hamilton County Democratic Party’s Events Committee Chair. “We can’t wait to see you enjoying a Roaring ‘20’s evening with a Gatsby feel!”

Tickets are still available for the general public, with event sponsors welcome as well. Early-birds can get discounted tickets through the end of the month. Tickets cover event admission and a catered dinner and dessert provided by Windmill Grill Catering, along with entertainment. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s period attire or semi-formal dress.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at this link.

About the Speakers

Kurt Meyer is a 35-year Noblesville resident. He is a former teacher and has been a Realtor for 31 years, with annual sales placing him among the top 10 percent of agents in the greater Indianapolis area. A published novelist and former newspaper columnist for the Noblesville Ledger and Noblesville Times, Meyer is also a blogger expressing progressive views in a conservative community. He was a founding member of the Noblesville Preservation Alliance and the first president of Noblesville Main Street. Meyer served on the Board of Commissioners of the Noblesville Housing Authority and many other civic committees. He’s a father of four and grandfather of two, and lives with his wife, Andrea, a local business owner, in a restored 1895 home.

Torrie Hudson is an artist, entrepreneur, and Indiana native. His passions include branding, marketing, portraiture, fashion, wedding, and storytelling photography. Hudson likes to use his passion for photography and collaborative mindset to connect with others and their communities or industry to find ways to support each other. “I tend to use art as a segue into helping with the bigger picture,” he said. “Food photography has become a passion that I have been exploring. It has led to some really cool opportunities. The neat thing about photography is that I never know where the arts are going to take me, but I’m always ready!”