Illinois State Museum to host Gen-X Prom

 
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum in Springfield will celebrate the opening of its Growing Up X exhibition with a Gen-X Prom on Friday. Guests will be invited to break out the hairspray and their best ’80s or ’90s attire. The after-hours event will have prizes for the best ’80s and ’90s attire. The Growing Up X exhibit features cultural touchstones of the late seventies to early nineties in an interactive setting. Funds raised at the event will support the Illinois State Museum.
“Whether you were prom queen or spent prom night playing Dungeons and Dragons at home, whether you went to prom in 1966, 1986, or 2016, this event is for you!” said ISM Curator of History Erika Holst. “We hope you’ll buy tickets and join us for a truly rad night.”
Tickets are $40 for ISM members and $50 for non-members and include Gen X-inspired food, non-alcoholic drinks, and sick tunes spun by local DJs. Alcoholic-beverage packages and individual beverage tickets are available for pre-purchase online or at the door.