26 before 26: Drinks at the Den, show at the Fox

 
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So, on my 25th birthday, I made this list. And last week, I checked another thing off of it. I’d been having one of those weeks, I think we all know exactly what I mean and by the time Thursday evening rolled around and I barreled through the door with precisely 12 minutes to eat, change and head out to the concert, it all sounded rather exhausting. But then we found a killer parking spot and our tickets came with VIP bracelets and free drinks and I found myself sitting in the dark attic of the Den, martini in hand, feet kicked up, leaning into my husband, minutes away from seeing Bon Iver.

The Fox is a gorgeous venue, recently rescued and lovingly restored. It’s full of awesome details, like these two buddhas, whose eyes glow in the dark.

Also, this ceiling cut-out, which I had inexplicable and immediate love for.


Here’s the stage before the show.


And here it is, properly populated.

Here we are, being happy.

And finally, my favorite shot – Bon Iver on stage.


Not bad for a point-and-shoot!