We have another project in the works. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it…COMING Spring 2026 to the side of a building near you: “THE HISTORY OF MUSIC at 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd.”. A MURAL PROJECT with art by our favorite poster guy, Ryan Duggan.
This is a $50,000 project; and now that we’ve ripped that bandaid off, we’d like to admit that we would not be able to complete this project without some group fundraising. Would you like to be a part of making this happen!?
The artwork is now in production for a large-scale mural to be added to the East Wall of the property. According to a recent traffic study on the Roosevelt Rd. corridor we are located on, approximately 18,000 cars pass by us a day. That’s 18,000 chances, per day, to get someone to say, “WHAT IS THIS PLACE” and 18,000 opportunities to tell people our story, and what a story it is! Over a century of American Roots music under one roadhouse roof, and one of the longest running festivals in the country (American Music Festival). That’s 6.4 million chances a year that someone will walk in and choose to invest their time in live music, and our community.
***ALL proceeds that exceed the cost of the mural will be donated to BEYOND HUNGER***
Pre-Order a Print of the Mural (art by Ryan Duggan)
One part of the multi-pronged “Fundraise The Mural” project over here at FITZGERALDS, is the sale of poster prints of the mural design at a premium price. All proceeds from the sale of these posters will go toward our $50k fundraising goal to bring this Mural project to life.
Pre-order this Mystery Mural Design now to secure your 24″ X “14 (Landscape) poster! You may not yet know what the art looks like, but with the great Ryan Duggan illustrating the theme of “The History of Live Music at 6615 Roosevelt Rd.” you know it’s gonna be cool as can be!
The final art will be revealed for the first time at the OPEN HOUSE fundraising party on December 10th, pre-ordered posters will be available for pickup at the event, and in “The Shop” @ FITZGERALDS thereafter.
If you live elsewhere, An option to order the print for delivery to your home will become available on December 11th.
OPEN HOUSE: A Mural Fundraiser on 12/10 at 7pm
Join us for an evening of History, FREE Live Music, and help us FUNDRAISE for the “History of Music at 6615 W. Roosevelt” Mural! Options for participation include purchasing a print of the artwork that will become the mural by Chicago Music Poster designer (and American Music Festival), Ryan Duggan. Just in time for the holidays! Persons attending this event and purchasing a print will be the first to see the artwork!
This event will also include a Silent Auction which will include rare and vintage artifacts from the club such as an original “A League of Their Own” blueprint for set design, a signed drumhead from a Legendary FITZGERALDS artist, and experiences such as having the club to yourself for a night!
Have Yourself (or a loved one) DRAWN INTO THE MURAL!
The ULTIMATE gift. The LIFELONG Gift. Very limited capacity (see donation amount below). You could have yourself, or a loved one, drawn into the mural itself by artist Ryan Duggan. Click below to fill out the interest form and you will be contacted! Offer ends Friday, 11/21 at 12pm.
BUY A BRICK to be placed in the “Walk of Fame”
We have opened up the ordering portal FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY for you to order a personalized brick to be placed in the walkway to the Nightclub. Proceeds of your order will help fund the mural.
GoFundMe X FITZGERALDS Gift Card MATCH
That’s right. Whatever you donate to our MURAL GoFundMe, you will receive an equal amount in FITZGERALDS Gift Card $$.
Physical gift cards will be available for pickup in THE SHOP beginning December 10th. Stop by anytime between 5-9p Tue. – Sun. In order to track mural fundraising, we’re collecting via this go fund me rather than simply selling gift cards.