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Art is often taken too seriously; with the impression that it's only created in ivory towers, a long time ago. These salons attempt to break that stereotype as an informal and spontaneous place where creative people can get together for a good time and share their talents with other like minded people.

Since 2001 Mr. Soluri has been hosting salons inspired by those from 19th century Paris. At these salons artists, musicians and performers have the opportunity to perform amongst friends. Performances can range from jokes and original songs to poetry, opera arias and visual art. The evening is filled with live jazz by some of the best musicians in town.

Call it a performance, a show, a salon, or a damn good party, it is just an excuse to have a good time - and don't forget your dance shoes.

STAY TUNED FOR A SUMMER 2009 SALON - MORE INFO COMING SOON! Dance/Lounge Dress up/Dress Down Old School/New School Change & Hope Are Upon Us. We mix it up & get electric. Live. Life. Love. Art. Join Us www.thesalon.biz instigated by Patrick Soluri, Andre Soluri, Loungerati and Prohibition Productions.
Recent Salons: The last Salon was at GALAPAGOS ART SPACE on Saturday January 17, 2009. Featured acts included the J. WALTER HAWKES QUINTET, Freedom Haters, Moniker:Red, burlesque by Ruby Valentine and Weirdee Girl and Guest Mixologist & Specialty cocktail menu by Fredo C. from Loungerati. October 30th 2008 at Galapagos Art Space featured JC Hopkins Biggish Band with KARLA MOSLEY, DEWITT FLEMING JR, QUEEN ESTHER & TODD LONDAGIN including vignettes from the Jazz, Swing, Burlesque Musical "Underneath A Brooklyn Moon." SUGAR SHACK BURLESQUE with Legs Malone and RunAround Sue. DJ Swank - spinning classic & modern lounge, swing, and trippy go-go electronica for your aural pleasure. VERGE – a group show of visual artists currated by Tiffany Hunold. Specialty cocktail menu by Loungerati and Giuseppe Gonzalez. Guest Mixologist & Bartender: Giuseppe Gonzalez. June 27th, 2008 at the Players Club featured the notorious, the noir-ish JC Hopkins Biggish Band with Nicole Nelson and special guest Jolie Holland. Hosted by the irrepressible Mel Frye, dilapidated denizen of the Slipper Room and featuring the illustrious, the talented, Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque, Jo Boobs. Tickling of the ivories by Jesse Gelber, accompanied on trombone and tap by Todd Londagin. Specialty cocktails by Loungerati. December 30th. 2006 at Salon NYC featured the Todd Londagin BIg Band, Cocktail Angst in the downstairs lounge, plus the triumphant return of DJ Chops. July 22, 2006 at Salon NYC featured the JC Hopkins Biggish Band w/ Andromeda Turre, a 12 piece big band with mostly original tunes by JC Hopkins. The second band was Vintage a 1920's & 30's quartet playing music of the era. Guest performers included a belly dancer, singer/songwriters, classical duets and others. At the bar the specialty drinks were invented and researched by Kevin Brown such as the French75, KB's Perfect Manhattan, a Proper Mint Julep and a Basil & Ginger Mojito. What started as a quest to rent a space with air conditioning evolved into an amazing event and just the beginning. This Salon was hosted by Patrick Soluri, Tom & Judith Sunshine of TommyWhiteTie.com and Andre Soluri and Lesley Martin of Prohibition Productions (the same folks who brought you the Piano Store). Check out photos, Podacsts & music samples   • May 6, 2006 Derby Day Salon features photos, Podacsts & music samples • February 18, 2006 Haute Chocolate & B-day Jam features photos, Podacsts & music samples • October 29, 2005 A Halloween Masqurade Salon... features photos & music samples • September 10, 2005 features photos & music samples • July 23, 2005 features photos & music samples • February 19, 2005 features music samples • Louisville Salons: 2001 - 2003 feature article from the Louisville Courier Journal