{"id":784947,"date":"2026-01-15T16:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=784947"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:32:02","slug":"drew-nugent-the-midnight-society-partner-with-world-cafe-live-for-landmark-mardi-gras-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/drew-nugent-the-midnight-society-partner-with-world-cafe-live-for-landmark-mardi-gras-show_784947.html","title":{"rendered":"Drew Nugent &#038; The Midnight Society Partner With World Cafe Live for Landmark Mardi Gras Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/01\/1768498341.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Drew Nugent &amp; The Midnight Society Partner With World Cafe Live for Landmark Mardi Gras Show\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/01\/1768498341.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Nugent &amp; The Midnight Society Partner With World Cafe Live for Landmark Mardi Gras Show\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society to Usher in a New Era of Spectacle at World Cafe Live this Mardi Gras<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>PHILADELPHIA, PA &#8211; January 15, 2026 &#8211;<\/strong> This Fat Tuesday, the spirit of the French Quarter migrates North as World Cafe Live proudly presents Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society for a transcendent Mardi Gras celebration on February 17th, 2026. This performance marks a significant turning point for the iconic Philadelphia venue, signaling a new age of curated, immersive, and culturally rich programming.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Steeped in the hot jazz traditions of the 1920s and 30s, Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society are the city&rsquo;s premier purveyors of &#8220;red hot&#8221; syncopation. For this one-night-only engagement, the ensemble has curated a specialized repertoire that pays homage to the birthplace of jazz, blending the brassy exuberance of New Orleans street parades with the sophisticated charm of a Delta ballroom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An Evening of Sensory Immersion The experience extends far beyond the bandstand. World Cafe Live will transform into a bastion of Southern hospitality, featuring:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The Big Easy Banquet: A specialty menu crafted specifically for the occasion, featuring authentic New Orleans flavors that evoke the culinary heritage of the Gulf Coast.<\/li>\n<li>Voodoo &amp; Vieux Carr&eacute;: A bespoke cocktail program featuring NOLA classics&mdash;from the potent Sazerac to the refreshing Hurricane&mdash;designed to transport guests to the cobblestones of Bourbon Street.<\/li>\n<li>The Golden Age Atmosphere: In the spirit of the holiday, the venue will embrace the history and decadence of the carnival season, encouraging a night of revelry and elegance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By pairing the historical mastery of Drew Nugent with a fully realized culinary and atmospheric experience, World Cafe is ushering in a new standard for events at the venue. They are honoring the past to define the future of Philadelphia nightlife.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Event Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Dinner &amp; Spirits: 6:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>The Main Event: 7:00 PM &ndash; 9:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><br \/>Tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tickets are available now at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/82234438\/mardi-gras-2026-wdrew-nugent-the-midnight-society-philadelphia-the-lounge-at-world-cafe-live\">MARDI GRAS 2026 WCL<\/a>. Due to the specialized nature of the menu and the intimate curation of the evening, early booking is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Led by the incomparable Drew Nugent, the Midnight Society is a collective of musicians dedicated to the authentic preservation and energetic performance of early 20th-century jazz. Known for their wit, style, and virtuosic command of the genre, they remain Philadelphia&rsquo;s most sought-after vintage jazz ensemble.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About World Cafe Live:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since its inception, World Cafe Live has been a centerpiece of the Philadelphia music scene. As it enters this new era, the venue is committed to producing multi-sensory, high-concept events that bridge the gap between world-class performance and immersive hospitality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Media Contact: Chad Fain, Executive Vice President, World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/Worldcafelive.org_174142.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">World Cafe Live<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Chad Fain<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=drew-nugent-the-midnight-society-partner-with-world-cafe-live-for-landmark-mardi-gras-show\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>3025 Walnut St  <br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Philadelphia <br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> PA<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/Worldcafelive.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Worldcafelive.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=drew-nugent-the-midnight-society-partner-with-world-cafe-live-for-landmark-mardi-gras-show\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society to Usher in a New Era of Spectacle at World Cafe Live this Mardi Gras PHILADELPHIA, PA &#8211; January 15, 2026 &#8211; This Fat Tuesday, the spirit of the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/drew-nugent-the-midnight-society-partner-with-world-cafe-live-for-landmark-mardi-gras-show_784947.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[433,454,402,429,446],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-784947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Arts-Entertainment","category-Celebrity","category-Food-Beverage","category-Hospitality","category-Society-Culture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=784947"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784947\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=784947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=784947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=784947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}