While the doors to the Beatrice Inn have been padlocked since last week, leaving devoted regulars feeling as if they were "locked out of their apartments," word started to travel that there would be a "Free the Beatrice" party at an unnamed location in the days to come. While curiosity grew and rumours circulated regarding the events destination -- it became quite clear that the 21st floor penthouse of the Cooper Square Hotel would act as the Beatrice Inn on this past Friday night.

With a wrap-around balcony featuring stellar views of the city, guests drank Andre Saraiva's 1X Belvedere Vodka and danced to the beats of Jackson 5 and James Taylor. With a guest list that included the likes of Nate Lowman, Waris, Aurel Schmidt, Beatrice resident DJ Matt Creed, Rebecca Guinness, Rory Guinness, Kai Kuhne and Lissy Trullie, the highlight was the crowd proudly wearing T-shirts (in various color variations might I add) emblazoned with "Free The Beatrice" across the chest.