Below are more details about each venue space

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions

General Information

Applicable to all venue spaces and rental agreements

All day rental up to 12 hours

Half day rental up to 6 hours

9AM - Open for venue set up

12AM - Rental ends

  • Outside caterers permitted, however outside caterers must utilize a separate food prep facility and bring food ready to be served.

  • Tables & chairs included. Table linens and chair covers are NOT included; referrals available upon request. Client is responsible for the setup of tables and chairs and any decorating. McGowan Hall ensures required tables and chairs are on floor level and room is clean and presentable prior to the event. McGowan Hall provides trash drums and trash liners and removes waste throughout the event.

  • Client is responsible for clearing tables of any debris after the event, and for removing all event decorations the night of the event.

  • McGowan Hall breaks down tables/chairs and cleans unless otherwise noted.

  • Bar Options:

    • Flexible cash bar

    • Open bar

      • $20 per person Beer & Wine

      • $30 per person Beer, Wine, & Liquor

    • Run-a-tab

    • All-inclusive

  • 1 bartender included up to 5 hours of event time. $20/hr per bartender for each additional hour.

  • Damage Deposit: $300 or 25% of rental price, whichever is greater.

    • Non-refundable if event is canceled.

    • Refunded after the event pending space is left in good order.

Grand Hall

The marquee event space

Can accommodate up to 400 seated guests with tables and chairs with room for a dance floor and buffet

A standard hall rental includes the following:

  • Up to 50: 5' round tables

  • Up to 20: 6' rectangular tables

  • Up to 30: 8' rectangular tables.

  • Up to 400: Black banquet style (trapezoid back) chairs.

  • Table linens and chair covers NOT included. Referrals available upon request.

Saturday Rates: $4,800 up to 12 hrs | $3,100 up to 6 hrs

Sunday-Friday Rates: $3,600 up to 12 hrs | $2,400 up to 6 hrs

Council Room

Simple yet elegant: oak hardwood floors, neutral tones, and sconce accent lighting

Seating for up to 100 with tables and chairs

A standard Council Room & Lounge rental includes the following:

  • Includes up to 15 total:

    • 5' round tables

    • 6' rectangular banquet tables

    • 8' rectangular banquet tables

  • Up to 90 tan, round back banquet chairs included. Additional black banquet chairs available upon request at no additional charge.

Saturday Rates: $1,400 up to 12 hrs | $900 up to 6 hrs

Sunday-Friday Rates: $1,100 up to 12 hrs | $750 up to 6 hrs

Bar Lounge

Complete with a 1970s era jukebox spinning 45s, our basement piano lounge has a nostalgic speakeasy vibe and hosts our regular jazz jams. It can also be the setting for your next private party or shower: comfortably seating 50 guests.

A standard Lounge rental includes the following:

  • $150 damage deposit is in addition to rental balance and not refundable if the event is canceled.

  • Damage deposit is refunded after the event pending hall is left in good order.

  • Assorted round, square, and rectangular tables and chairs for 50 people come pre-set up.

Saturday Rates: $800 up to 12 hrs | $500 up to 6 hrs

Sunday-Friday Rates: $600 up to 12 hrs | $450 up to 6 hrs

Grand Hall, Council Room & Bar Lounge Package

The Grand Hall, Council Room & Lounge rental package can accommodate up to 550 people.

  • Exclusive access to parking lot

Saturday Rental Rate: $5,800 up to 12 hrs | $3,600 up to 6 hrs

Sunday - Friday Rental Rate: $4,400 up to 12 hrs | $2,800 up to 6 hrs

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