Happy Anniversary!

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I would credit this photo, but I just copied it off the Union Hall Myspace page

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Photo courtesy of Lara Weissling

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Happy Anniversary to Union Hall! Union Hall's first year has been amazing. There have been special anniversary shows all this week, and there are still three great events to come. Tonight is a free dance party. Tomorrow night, Enon is playing. Sunday night is extra special with the celebration taking over both floors: Michael Showalter, Eugene Mirman, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Todd Barry...and a secret surprise band playing downstairs.

Beyond my own personal affection for the place, it really is a nice space. As one person wrote, "Freaking cool bar with a library, bocce ball, unisex bathrooms, and basement music hall. Love!" Oh, and they have food too! There's music, comedy, dance parties, films and Secret Science Club, where they recently hosted Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel!

You really should check out Union Hall if you never have. I remember the Math & Physics Club saying that they felt like they were playing their set in a game of Clue. I love the cameo portrait of some random lady that watches over the bands as they play. I only wish I lived closer, so I could hang out there even more than I already do. I included some photos of the place, and hope I credited all the photographers properly and also hope no one gets miffed at me for snagging the pictures. I tried to include a picture of that snazzy unisex bathroom, but no luck.

Special thanks to Jack. My recent "unofficial" event at Union Hall was super awesome, and I owe it all to him.