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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY DRAG BRUNCH

BENEFITTING THE ZACH THEATER YOUTH FUND

Saturday, August 9 at 12 Noon | Gina's on Congress

Follow the Yellow Brick Road straight to Gina’s on Congress for a fabulous Friends of Dorothy Drag Brunch, celebrating the upcoming Texas-style, immersive Zach360 production of The Wizard of Oz at Zach Theater. Join your hostess Emerald van Cartier along with show-stopping performances by Ritzy Bitz and Celia Light for a magical afternoon of music, mischief, and mimosas.

Enjoy Gina’s All Day Menu + Brunch Features, with cocktails and beverages available for purchase.

This isn’t Kansas—it’s even better.

Seating is limited, and tickets are just $20 to reserve your spot. All proceeds support the Zach Theater Youth Fund, helping inspire the next generation of performers.

BUY TICKETS

Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz at Zach Theater, August 13–September 21. There’s no place like your seat—get yours at zachtheater.org.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 9
• Time: 12:00 Noon
• Venue: Gina's on Congress
• Website: https://friendsofdorothybrunch.planningpod.com

Ticket Information

• Cost: $20.00 (Food & Beverage Additional)

Presenter Details

• Name: Gina's on Congress

Paris meets Rome at Gina’s on Congress with fresh takes on classic bistro cuisine. Dishes are relatable and with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, elevated depth of flavor, and presentation. Boutique estate wines, classic cocktails, and espresso drinks keep the bar bustling.

Built in the late 1800’s, 314 Congress has been reinvented over the past century-plus as a jail, brothel, office, and saloon. The space has unique charm with original brick walls and a large wooden bar with decades of history.

Gina is short for Regina in Italian and translates as Queen. Famed Italian actress, photographer, and international icon Gina Lollobrigida popularized the nickname after rocketing to fame as a queen of the Italian big screen in the 1950’s and 60’s. At one point dubbed “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” Lollobrigida became an inspiration to the rich and famous.

Nested in the heart of downtown on Congress Avenue in a historic turn of the century building, Gina’s on Congress is a place where locals can feel like royalty and visitors become inspired.

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