Frank Sinatra Celebration Set for Palmer House Hilton Tonight

The Palmer House Hilton is proud to announce dinner, dancing and an all-star performance in celebration of the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth, tonight, Nov. 28 in the legendary Empire Room within the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by, a three-course gourmet dinner with choice of entrée, and wine service then a special "Tribute to Frank" featuring Chicago's top cabaret performers Joan Curto, Shelley MacArthur, Paul Marinaro, Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael, and Johnny Rodgers. The birthday party concludes with dancing to The City Lights Orchestra conducted by Rich Daniels until 11 p.m. Single tickets are $125, with VIP tickets, which include premium seating and an open bar throughout the night, are $150. Reservations may be made at celebrating100yearsofsinatra.brownpapertickets.com.

Francis Albert Sinatra was born December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Guests have the opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of the leading interpreters of the American songbook with this special event in one of Chicago's most legendary spaces, the Palmer House's Empire Room. The Empire Room was first opened in 1925 as an elegant dining room and immediately brought in large crowds wanting to experience an unforgettable evening. The Empire Room continues to maintain the elegance that identified it as a premiere café society nightclub of days gone by. The room's glamorous design can immediately be seen as a staircase inspired by the Paris Opera leads directly from the lobby of the Palmer House to the Empire Room. It has been said by many that walking in to the Empire Room is like taking a step back in time. Its rich history is what makes the room sparkle today.

The fabled Empire Room, which dating back to 1933, played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Judy Garland, Liberace, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte and Louis Armstrong. The Empire Room is especially meaningful in the life of Sinatra as a young Frances Albert Sinatra from Hoboken, New Jersey had his beginnings in 1938, as the "boy singer" with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.

"The Empire Room's significance, not just to the Palmer House and the city of Chicago, but to the country as a whole, was staggering," said Palmer House Hilton Director of Public Relations and Resident Historian Ken Price. "In its heyday, it was truly the place to be seen and heard by society's elite."

Three Course Menu includes:

First Course, Salad
-Classic Caprese
heirloom tomato, buratta, fig balsamic, roof top basil, arugula salad, Palmer house honey and anchovy

Second Course, Entrée (Choice of)
-Frank's favorite, Chicken Milanese with gargonelli, garlic, tomato sauce
-Bistro Steak and shaved asparagus, cipollini onion, romesco sauce, croquette potato
-Grilled Alaskan Salmon with Yukon puree, baby beets, gremolata, meyer lemon butter sauce
-Butternut Squash Ravioli accompanied by roof top sage, olive oil

Third Course, dessert
-Lemon ricotta tart with blueberry sauce

Chef's choice of seasonal pairings with all entrees.

About The Palmer House

The legendary AAA four-diamond rated hotel has been hosting visitors to the Chicago Loop for more than 140 years. Today, the Palmer House Hilton continues to thrive in the heart of the theatre and financial district, just steps from the Art Institute, Millennium Park and State Street shopping. A short walk away is Grant Park where summer festivals take place. Family attractions like the Chicago Children's Museum and Navy Pier are just a quick cab ride away. The hotel features 130,000 sq. ft. of function space with more than 77 meeting rooms, seven ballrooms and two exhibition halls. Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, located just off the lobby, is

open throughout the day serving contemporary American cuisine. Small plates and classic cocktails are served in Potter's. Balance Spa features 14 treatment rooms including hydrotherapy services for the ultimate pampering. The fitness center offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of cardio and free weight equipment, an indoor pool, whirlpool, and saunas.