Built in 1886, Webster Hall has been a gathering place for the people of New York City and the world for 137 years.

Over the years, its main stage has hosted the likes of Green Day, Mick Jagger, and Prince, Iggy Pop, Guns and Roses and Eric Clapton.

During Prohibition, infamous mobster Al Capone owned Webster Hall and upon prohibition’s repeal threw one if its most legendary parties – “The Return of John Barleycorn.”  Emma Goldman, Marcel Duchamp, and others hosted costume balls benefiting nascent political and social causes. With a deep cultural history that reflects the vitality of New York City’s dynamic East Village and its seminal role as a beacon for art, music, politics and social causes, Webster Hall is the perfect entertainment venue.

In the 50's R.C.A. records recognized the extraordinary acoustical integrity of the building and converted it into their East Coast recording venue, Webster Hall studios.  Such stars as Carol Channing, Julie Andrews, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra along with their orchestras recorded some of the classics of the time in the Grand Ballroom.  In it's next incarnation, the classic venue became The Ritz, a renowned showcase venue for such musical stars as Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Prince, Sting, Kiss, B.B. King and Guns 'n Roses. By this time, the Grand Ballroom had earned the distinction in many circles as the best stage in New York City.

Now we are proud to be able to offer new artists the opportunity to experience the magic of performing on Webster's historic and respected stages. With the gracious support of the Ballinger Brothers who took this majestic venue and brought it back to life, The Quarterly Arts Soiree has been able to showcase a wide range of performing and visual artists and looks forward to continuing this important event.