The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement announces upcoming programs as well as a variety of monthly drink specials, tasting events and weekly live music in The Underground speakeasy and distillery.
The full roster of July and August happenings follows.
The Rise of ‘Big Dope’: Organized Crime and America’s Raging Opioid Crisis
Date: Tuesday, July 26
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: In the historic courtroom on the second floor. A livestream of the presentation will be available on the Museum’s website. To RSVP to attend in-person or for the livestream link, click here. Pre-order book here.
Cost: Free for Museum Members or with Museum admission.
Description: The deadliest drug crisis in U.S. history started with people overdosing on prescription opioids, an epidemic fueled by profit-driven drug manufacturers and doctors. Today, the epidemic is largely a result of illegal synthetic drugs – meth, heroin and especially fentanyl, created in China and distributed by Mexican cartels. Journalist Sam Quinones, the nation’s foremost chronicler of this heartbreaking crisis, will explain what is happening and offer ideas to address the onslaught of addiction that devastates American communities. A book signing with Quinones will take place in the courtroom immediately following the program.
Speaker: Sam Quinones is a journalist, storyteller, former Los Angeles Times reporter and author of several acclaimed books chronicling the opioid crisis in America.
Live Entertainment in The Underground Speakeasy
Remaining July Dates:
- Friday, July 29 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Dixie Flats
- Saturday, July 30 from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.: Colte Julian
- Sunday, July 31 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: The Old Fashions
August Dates:
- Friday, August 5 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: The Volsteads
- Saturday, August 6 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Colte Julian
- Sunday, August 7 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Gatsby Gang Trio
- Friday, August 12 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Michael Ross Nugent
- Saturday, August 13 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Nieve Malandra Band
- Sunday, August 14 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Colte Julian
- Friday, August 19 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Shaun DeGraff
- Saturday, August 20 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Dixie Flats
- Sunday, August 21 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: The Volsteads
- Friday, August 26 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Red Penny Arcade
- Saturday, August 27 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Amanda King
- Sunday, August 28 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: The Old Fashions
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: Free
Description: Revel in the sounds of the Jazz Age once more with music in The Underground speakeasy. Featuring a rotating roster of talented performing artists presented in a lively atmosphere surrounded by Prohibition-era artifacts, The Underground offers an immersive 1920s-inspired experience like none other.
For more information on the lineup or updates regarding live entertainment, please click here.
International Beer Day
Date: August 5
Time: All day
Cost: $2 off draft beer
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery and at concessions on the 2nd floor of the Museum.
Description: In honor of International Beer Day, guests are invited to raise a glass to one of the oldest man-made beverages with The Underground’s new Big Al Ale, which is an easy drinking Kolsch-style Ale with fruity malted hops on the nose. The Museum will also offer $2 off on draft beer on August 5, 2022.
The Whiskey Club: Middle West Spirits
Date: Wednesday, August 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: $69 for August’s Whiskey Club. $14 per additional cocktail.
Description: Guests are invited to experience the August curated whiskey tasting led by Middle West Spirits ambassador Victor Spotloe. Attendees will taste the greatness of Middle West’s Pumpernickel Rye, Pumpernickel Port Rye, Wheated Bourbon and Sherry Cask Bourbon paired with award-winning Jean-Marie Auboine Chocolates.
Additionally, The Underground will offer exclusive cocktails for Whiskey Club attendees available for $14 each, including:
- Cbus Sour – Named after what Columbus locals call their hometown, this libation is prepared with Middle West Wheat Whiskey, lemon juice, Licor 43, egg whites, Angostura Bitters, topped with a dash of Lustau Sherry then garnished with raisins.
- Made in the Middle – A balance of flavors this cocktail is crafted with Middle West Wheat Whiskey, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, brown sugar simple syrup and served over ice in a highball garnish with a dehydrated pineapple.
- Short North – Named for the Columbus neighborhood Middle West Spirits call home, this sip is made with Middle West Rye, Amaro Albano and orange bitters and garnished with an orange swath.
To reserve tickets, please call (702) 229-2713 or email sales@themobmuseum.org.
National Rum Day
Date: August 15 to 19
Time: Available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Friday from noon to midnight.
Cost: $12
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Description: William “Bill” McCoy was one of the most famous and prolific rumrunners along the Atlantic Coast during Prohibition, specializing in selling high-quality liquor. The phrase “the real McCoy,” stands today as a reference to the “authentic”. Celebrate National Rum Day in The Underground with a Real McCoy cocktail made with rum, passion fruit, pineapple, lime and sugar.
National Whiskey Sour Day
Date: August 22 to 26
Time: Available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Friday from noon to midnight.
Cost: $12
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Description: Visitors are invited to celebrate National Whiskey Sour Day, recognized on Thursday, August 25, all week long. The Underground will offer the Scioto Sour made with Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye, lemon juice, simple syrup, orange juice and egg white garnished with an orange and cherry flag.
Middle West Bourbon and Rye Tasting Flight
Date: Through the month of August
Time: Available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from noon to midnight.
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: $35 for a flight of four bourbons.
Description: Guests are invited to enjoy the distinctive collection of Columbus’s finest bourbons and ryes from the heart of the Ohio River Valley. The Middle West Whiskey flight includes the Pumpernickel Rye, Pumpernickel Port Rye, Wheated Bourbon and Sherry Cask Bourbon.
B1G1 Admission for Locals on Tuesdays
Description: Nevada residents receive a discount on admission every day of the week. In addition, local residents visiting The Mob Museum on Tuesdays after 1 p.m. will receive buy one, get one admission to the Museum. Local visitors must present a valid Nevada I.D. at the box office.
For more information, please call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.
 |
