The good folks at the Davenport are calling it a Punk Rock Prom, but this Valentine’s Day dance is actually quite a ritzy affair. For $50, a couple gets a fully catered dinner (vegan options are available), dessert, a fully stocked open bar, party favors, pictures, and free entries to a tattoo giveaway by Addicted Body Arts. Another $10 gets you and your date/escort a reserved table and a bottle of high-proof Lambic brew. Dress code is loosely formal: Leisure suits, pimp gear, and old prom dresses are welcome. Says prom committee chair Todd, “If it was ever considered formal, it works for us.” Tickets are advance-purchase only; get them at the bar or at Addicted (6517 Pearl Rd., Parma Hts.). The theme, by the way, is “The Love Boat.” So come on board — they’re expecting you.
This article appears in Feb 13-19, 2008.