The Brockport Kiwanis Club hosts their third Masquerade/Mardi Gras Ball on February 2 at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Brockport Big Band. A presentation will be made to Guest of Honor, Mike Guerrieri,
Flash,” for his community involvement. Organizers say the event will be held at the Brockport Elks Lodge and will feature great music, rotating hor d’oeuvres, dancing and door prizes. Costumes are optional.
The Brockport Big Band consists of local musicians with a love for Big Band music. It was founded in 2005 by Lorie Bryant and is directed by Walt Perkins. They have played four times at the Rochester International Jazz Fest and at many venues around the Monroe County area. During this evening’s performance, standards from the 1930s and ‘40s will be included in the repertoire along with more recent arrangements of funk and popular tunes.
The proceeds of the event will help the Brockport Kiwanis fund their mission in helping the children in the community and around the world. Tickets are $40 per couple and $25 for individuals. For tickets call Dr. Daniel Perry at (585) 637-5398, State Farm 637-5358 or ask a Brockport Kiwanis member.
