Dancing, Drinks and Winter Fun at Snowflake Ball on Jan. 25

When the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) brought back the Snowflake Ball last winter, a whole new generation of party-goers joined longtime Snowflake Ball revelers to celebrate the spirit of community.

The original Snowflake Ball was hosted by BAPA from the mid-1970s through early 2000s, and designed to encourage neighbors to brave the winter and enjoy an evening of music, dancing and partying with friends. The event was reenergized last year by a group of young neighbors who remember their parents attending the old Snowflake Ball, and who want their turn to experience the excitement and fun of that popular event. 

“Hosting the return of the Snowflake Ball was terrific,” said Matt Walsh, BAPA Executive Director. “Throughout the evening, people talked about how much fun it was to come out of hibernation and see all their friends, hear some great music and dance, enjoy a really fun ‘date night,’ and just have a ball. Certainly, last year’s success is adding to this year’s excitement!”

The Snowflake Ball will be held Sat., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. at Beverly Country Club, 87th and Western. The ticket price includes open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and sweets, breathtaking views of the moonlit golf course, and a chance to smile for the camera in the photobooth for a Snowflake Ball souvenir.

Bands will play in two rooms: Rendition performing dance music, and the Robin Watson Jazz Combo.

Rendition performs a high energy show with an extensive song list ranging from alternative to dance, country to rock, classic to rap. Guaranteed to get people out on to the dance floor and into the swing of things, Rendition’s music appeals to a wide range of ages and audiences.

Robin Watson’s vocal style is a blend of Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Carmen McRae and Nina Simone, with influences of her distant cousin, Ella Fitzgerald. In her long career, Watson has performed at Chicago’s premiere jazz venues large and small – from the Petrillo Bandshell to intimate music rooms. She has performed with many renowned jazz artists.

Tickets to the Snowflake Ball are $75 per person. Make reservations at 773-233-3100 or purchase online at www.bapa.org. Proceeds from the Snowflake Ball benefit the Beverly/Morgan Park community by funding the Beverly Area Planning Association’s safety and school programs. 

Snowflake Ball sponsors are WishFit, Beverly Bank, BMO Harris Bank, Standard Bank & Trust, Green Light National, Perfetti Candy and ARI Packaging.

For more information email bapa@bapa.org or call 773-233-3100. 

-Submitted by BAPA