{"id":17597,"date":"2015-10-29T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T13:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=17597"},"modified":"2015-10-27T08:47:32","modified_gmt":"2015-10-27T12:47:32","slug":"electronic-music-record-label-maek-is-re-opening-graffiti-nightclub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=17597","title":{"rendered":"Electronic music record label, Maek is re-opening Graffiti Nightclub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maek, the largest electronic music record label in the Midwest now operates a nightclub. Beginning October 30th, Graffiti Nightclub located on 116 W. Hubbard will be re-launched with an entirely new look, calendar, and management.<\/p>\n<p>Maek is starting off their tenure with two signature back-to-back events,\u00a0<i class=\"\">Uncensored<\/i>\u00a0on October 30th at 9:00pm and<i class=\"\">\u00a0The Rave of Wall Street<\/i>\u00a0on October 31st and 9:00pm. Graffiti Nightclub will be the only record label operated nightclub in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe want to add something different to Hubbard Street,\u201d<\/em> said President and CEO of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">Maek<\/span><span class=\"\">, Jason Sizer. <em>\u201cWe want the new Graffiti Nightclub to be a place that people from all walk of life can come and have a great time. I want this to be a central point of entertainment for the entire city!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Maek\u2019s most recent acquisition marks their first significant move since their press conference in September announcing a new roster. The label promises that each night will be a different experience and dedicated to accommodate a variety of communities in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>On October 30th,\u00a0Maek hosts Uncensored,\u00a0inspired by London\u2019s influential nightclubs, this event brings an upscale European flare into the Chicago nightlife scene. Followed by the Rave of Wall Street on October 31st\u00a0innovated to bring the underground party lifestyle of Wall Street business moguls to the city for a weekly celebratory event.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond a new design, the Graffiti Nightclub will feature a new calendar with daily activities.\u00a0Aside from Uncensored and Rave of Wall Street, other weekly events include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Art Battle &#8211; A weekly art competition featuring the cities best artist across a variety of mediums on Mondays at 6pm\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Start Tank &#8211; A networking event where start-ups and entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas to a panel of potential investors on Tuesdays at<\/span><span class=\"\">6:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Dope &#8211; A night dedicated to the best hip-hop music on Wednesdays hosted by Chicago icon Sean Mac starting at 9:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Cold Tech &#8211; Focusing on minimal techno and deep house music on Thursdays at\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">9:00pm<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Business and Booze &#8211; An after work hotspot featuring food, drinks, karaoke, and jenga starting on Fridays at 5pm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Maek, the largest electronic music record label in the Midwest now operates a nightclub. 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