Celebrate the season with Columbia alumni, family, and friends at our Annual Holiday Party: Midwinter Merriment. The evening begins with a cheerful social hour, followed by a delicious sit-down dinner prepared by 2024 James Beard Award–winning chef Jason Hammel of Lula Café, renowned for his farm-to-table creations. After dinner, the spotlight shines on The Frost Line Showcase—an unforgettable talent celebration where guests share stories, music, poetry, magic, and more. Great company, exquisite food, and dazzling performances—it’s the holiday highlight of the year!

Note: the registration link is below in green text.

Club Member Exclusive: You must be a Club Member to attend the Holiday party. Club Members can bring one guest.
Member Ticket Discount: We celebrate our members by subsidizing every ticket to "Midwinter Merriment"with a 40% discount off the total per person cost!

Event Cap: There are 5 seats out of 40 available as of November 6, 2026.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026

Location: LouLou, 3057 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM

Evening Agenda

6:00PM-6:45PM: Social Hour With Cash Bar

6:45PM-8:00: Welcome By Club President Anne Moore and Sit-down Dinner

8:00-9:00: The Frost Line Showcase

The Frost Line Showcase

The frost line runs deep this time of year, but a lyrical line stirs what lies beneath. Join us for an evening of warmth, wit, and talent as the nights grow long. Frost Lines is your moment in the spotlight: read a poem, tell a story, sing a song, perform a magic trick, play an instrument, or share any talent that makes you sparkle. Each performance runs 5–8 minutes.

Bring your creativity, your courage, and your holiday spirit. The top three performances will win special prizes, and everyone will leave a little warmer than they arrived.

Register & Pay For "Midwinter Merriment": Register Here

$75.00 Per Person Ticket Includes:
Social Hour (cash bar)
Full sit-down dinner with dessert (cash bar)
The Frost Line Showcase - Entertaining Presentations by Attendees (cash bar)
The cost of the event covers the room rental, dinner, dessert, service charge, tip, and taxes.