A who’s who of Chicago nightlife threw back artisan cocktails in a decidedly hip midcentury mod setting at the opening of the new retro-cool Highball Lounge on Dec. 8. The creation of industry vet Perry Fotopoulos, buzzy Highball specializes in classic cocktails like Dark and Stormies, Moscow Mules, Last Words and Pimm’s Cups. About-town notables such as D.C. Crenshaw, Ryan Baker, Marcus Riley and Monica Canellis mixed and mingled in the Mad Men-era environs while sampling hors d’oeuvres from Good Earth Catering and taking in the good vibrations from DJ Joe Bryl. Long story short? Everyone had a ball. Photos by Philamonjaro and Pat Hilander