OUR STORY
NICOLLE WOOD, Entertainment Director of The Galaxie, has culminated 2 decades of production, artist booking, and community development into one concise and ever-growing collection of the most talented and professional performers Chicago has to offer.
Having focused her time and energy on vintage social dance forms, their development, social relevance, and sustainability in the Midwest, and producing Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa events since the form’s resurgence in Chicago in 1997, Nicolle has spearheaded many firsts in this form. She continues to develop events that quickly become the cornerstone of this niche community.
As the Artistic Director of the brick and mortar “The Galaxie”, a 10,000 sq ft space that housed dance and performance studios, artist workspaces, creative community offices, shop areas, and gallery space, Nicolle developed a collaborative community that saw the development magnificent happenings in a space where “expression matters”.
Moving her attention to artist booking, Nicolle single-handedly developed a comprehensive and far-reaching “American Roots” based entertainment roster at Chicago’s hottest River North entertainment based Supperclub, Untitled. Working with the talented team at Untitled, she developed initiatives that included the Chicago premiere of the film “The Great Gatsby”, “Unbustled- Untitled’s Inaugural Burlesque Competition”, and the long-running, critically acclaimed and ever-changing “Unbridled”.
THE GALAXIE has a supreme collection of event production support not to mention a talented and professional roster of performance-based artists ready willing and able to see your vision become reality.
COMPREHENSIVE & CONTINUED ENTERTAINMENT
& EVENT PRODUCTION, CREATION
CARNIVALE
The Galaxie has a history of providing both the finest entertainment, as well as the most innovative and comprehensive decor for some of Carnivale's largest annual events, including Halloween and Mardi Gras.
JACK DANIELS
As the brand's go to Chicago connection, The Galaxie connects some of Chicago's greatest talent with the incredibly elaborate local events during multiple years of residencies.
SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO
The Galaxie has taken "vintage theming" to a whole new level with Edwardian and Jazz age events including full custom costuming for the entire staff of Soho House Chicago for their annual Halloween event.
LILSTREET ART CENTER
The management of private and special events at Lillstreet Art Center's satellite location, 'Lillstreet Loft' became the focus of The Galaxie, and resulted in increased sales, noteworthy reviews and supreme management.
SAFE HOUSE CHICAGO
Days after opening, 'Safe House Chicago' employed the skilled entertainment innovators at The Galaxie, and enjoyed the acclaim and popularity that the specialized themed entertainment provided their fledgling venue.
LOGAN SQUARE AUDITORIUM
In the creation of some of its most popular public offerings, The Galaxie provided a strong motif that spoke to the heritage of the venue, and created 'must do' events annually.
UNION LEAGUE CLUB
The Galaxie has been honored by becoming the primary entertainment provider for the Union League Club of Chicago's annual Homecoming Event, 4 years running. We create 6 custom floors of entertainment for their exclusive clientele.
UNTITLED CHICAGO
With their popular American Roots entertainment offerings and Untitled's renown private event entertainment offerings, the influence of The Galaxie 2012-2015 created a brand that can't be beaten.
ESPPRESENTS
From entertainment emulating art to theming and talent acquisition, The Galaxie has provided multiple end clients with made to order offerings for their high profile clients.
THEY KEEP COMING BACK FOR MORE
