Vintage Cabaret Brings Jazz Era Glamour to Summit County Main Street
Park City native Kate Chanson opened a vintage inspired cabaret at the Velvet Room on Main Street beginning in early December, with an opening night on December 9 and a run of Friday and Saturday performances through January 17, 2026. The intimate show celebrates torch and jazz era singers and has already shifted operations from first come first served seating toward a reservation model as demand grows.
Kate Chanson launched a vintage inspired cabaret at the Velvet Room, 427 Main St., with an opening night on December 9 and a scheduled run of Friday and Saturday evenings through January 17, 2026. The production pays homage to classic torch and jazz era singers including Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Peggy Lee, and it used the Velvet Room's velvet draped, intimate setting to create a boudoir style atmosphere suited to close up vocal performance.
Organized and led by Chanson, a Park City native with a history of local music collaborations and community productions, the show assembled a creative team of local musicians and production staff to recreate the arrangements and mood of mid century cabaret. Early performances operated on a first come first served basis, and organizers indicated they would move to a reservation system as the run progressed to manage demand and seating in the small venue.
For Summit County residents the production represents more than an evening of music. Small scale performances like this sustain downtown evening activity during the winter season, and they support local hospitality businesses on Main Street by keeping foot traffic active on traditionally slower weeknights. The run through mid January offers roughly a dozen weekend performance nights, providing ongoing opportunities for local artists to work and for businesses to capture additional patronage during prime winter weeks.
The show also contributes to the diversity of the local cultural calendar by offering a niche form of live entertainment that does not require a large stage. That accessibility can help cultivate repeat audiences and build programming continuity for independent venues. Practical details for attendees include the Velvet Room address at 427 Main St., Friday and Saturday scheduling through January 17, and the transition from first come first served seating to reservations as the engagement continues. The production underscores how locally produced arts events can influence both cultural vitality and small scale economic activity in Summit County.
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