FRESH Networking: The Music Edit

FRESH Networking: The Music Edit

FRESH Networking: The Music Edit is a special edition of the FRESH series by Garden Grown created specifically for Chicago’s music community. This iteration intentionally centers the people shaping the city’s sound including artists, musicians, producers, vocalists, instrumentalists, songwriters, managers, venue operators, DJs, engineers, music enthusiasts, and cultural contributors.

The experience is built around FRESH’s signature guided networking session designed to facilitate intentional introductions and meaningful conversation beyond traditional mixer formats. The evening also includes a live jam hour in partnership with A New Variety and content activations in partnership with Femmehaus, all running alongside a happy hour environment until 8PM.

Rather than a performance or passive networking space, the night is designed as a working environment for exchange where ideas, resources, and relationships can evolve into real creative collaboration. Rooted in Chicago’s ongoing musical legacy, this edition creates space for the next generation of artists and cultural contributors to connect with clarity, intention, and community.

Golden Hour at Epiphany: Doors open at 5:00 PM for Golden Hour (Thursday–Saturday) with specials including half-priced bottles of wine and BOGO cocktails. Epiphany's art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show. Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.