JAŸ-Z — THE BLUEPRINT: An evening among men
Description
JAŸ-Z — THE BLUEPRINT | An Evening Among Men
The Listening Room™ by J. Fields
June 25 · Château Lill Wine Barrel Room · Woodinville, WA
Some albums weren’t just music.
The Blueprint dropped on September 11, 2001, the same morning the world changed. It still sold 427,000 copies that week.
For a generation of men, it became more than an album.
A reference point.
A document.
A way of moving through the world.
On June 25, The Listening Room™ by J. Fields gathers inside the Château Lill wine barrel room for an intimate evening devoted to hearing JAŸ-Z’s landmark album in full. On vinyl. By candlelight.
No phones.
No chatter.
No stage.
Just the record, the room, and the men inside it.
This is not a concert.
It is a guided deep-listening experience built around presence, reflection, atmosphere, and shared attention.
In recognition of Men’s Mental Health Month, this edition is curated specifically for men — an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and sit with something that mattered.
THE EVENING INCLUDES
• Full vinyl playback of The Blueprint
• Guided post-album reflection
• Curated culinary experience throughout the evening
• Wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
• Rain City Cigars hospitality presented by CAN*T
• A custom engraved Jo Malone London cologne gifted to every guest
• An intimate atmosphere inside the Château Lill wine barrel room
45 seats only.
Once the room fills, the doors close.
With Support From
ACE Academy
CAN*T
Charles Dizon Homes
Château Lill
CORT EVENTS
GIAN
Green Apple Events & Catering
J Styles Barbershop
Jo Malone London
Kaneri Films
PRL CAVIAR
Rain City Cigars
Steven Zhang Photography
The Wedding Bell
Total Profit Management
FAQs
- Is this a concert?
No. There's no stage. No performance. Just 45 men, a turntable, and The Blueprint heard in full. On vinyl. By candlelit fire.
- Will Jay-Z be there?
No. Jay-Z is not appearing at this event. There is no promise of the artist — or any artist — in attendance. This is a listening experience. The album is the event.
- What time does the album begin?
Playback begins promptly at 6:30 PM. Arrive by 5:00 PM to settle in with food, drinks, and Rain City Cigars hospitality before we enter the barrel room.
- Is there a pause during playback?
Yes. A brief interlude at 7:15 PM — step out, refresh your drink, then we lock back in at 7:35 PM for the remainder of the album.
- What if I arrive late?
Playback begins at 6:30 PM and will not be delayed. Late entry into the barrel room may be held until an appropriate moment between tracks.
- Is seating assigned?
No. Seating is first come, first seated. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
- What is the dress code?
No suits required. Come sharp. Think a clean fit you'd wear to a good dinner — elevated, but comfortable. Leave the gym clothes at home.
- Where should I park?
Free parking is available on-site at Château Lill. We recommend arriving by 5:00 PM to allow time to settle in before the barrel room opens.
- Why is this event men only?
This edition is produced in recognition of Men's Mental Health Month. It's an intentional space — built for presence, reflection, and shared experience among men.
- Is this event refundable?
All ticket sales are final. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another guest.
Agenda
- 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Arrival & Cigar Hospitality
Doors open inside the Château Lill wine barrel room. Settle in. Get a drink. Take in the atmosphere. Rain City Cigars hospitality presented by CAN*T will be available on the upstairs balcony throughout arrival. Curated food service and Jo Malone London fragrance gifts await guests inside the room.
- 6:15 pm - 6:25 pm
Opening Reflection
Welcome remarks from Joshua Fields. Context around The Blueprint, Men’s Mental Health Month, and the intention behind the room.
- 6:25 am - 7:00 pm
LP 1 — Side A & Side B
The Blueprint begins. Phones away. Full presence.
- 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Interlude
A brief interlude between LPs. Refresh your glass. Step onto the balcony if needed. Return to stillness.
- 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
LP 2 — Side C & D
The album continues. Phones away. Full presence.
- 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Reflection & Conversation
Guided post-album reflection among guests. Space to speak on memory, masculinity, ambition, pressure, growth, and what the album revealed after all these years. Guests are invited — never required — to share. Listening is participation too.
- 8:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Lounge & Closing Conversations
Final conversations. Drinks. Connection. Guests depart at their own pace.
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