The Ingenuity Bal: Flights of Fancy is just days away and we can`t wait to see you! Here is everything we think you need to know in order to make the most of your evening! Is there anything we missed? Ask us in the comments! ...
The Ingenuity Bal: Flights of Fancy is just days away, so we figured we`d wrap up our "What to Wear Wednesday" series with a bit of a history lesson and some vintage inspo!
Did you know... Ingenuity`s annual Bal is a nod to Cleveland’s exclusive arts club, the Kokoon Klub, that dominated modernist arts in the city from the 1910s until the 1940s. The Kokoon Klub’s annual “Bal Masque” challenged artistic norms with the most unconventional parties around. Raucous and bawdy, the events were "wild (and wildly creative) celebrations of bohemianism that featured one-of-a-kind costumes, exotic dances, provocative art, periodic nudity, chaotic processions, giant props and over-the-top decorations." According to clevelandhistorical.org, "Newspaper writers were enthralled. Cleveland elites were appalled..." So much so that "In 1923, the Bishop of Cleveland denounced the Klub’s annual Bal Masque’s `moral defects` and `immoral excesses.` That year, citing the event’s reputation for debauchery, Cleveland’s mayor cancelled the Bal."
100+ years later, we won`t take things that far, and we`ll ensure the party does go on! But in the spirit of one of Cleveland’s most radical events which ran for more than 30 years (1913 to 1946) we hope you`re excited about what to wear! ...
Come to support, stay to dance! Don’t miss the Ingenuity Bal: Flights of Fancy where food, drinks, crafts and great dance beats combine to create an evening unlike any other! Get your tickets at bit.ly/IngFlightsofFancy
We can`t believe the Ingenuity Bal: Flights of Fancy is just over a week away! It`s not a party without delicious food and bevs! Kick back and enjoy craft cocktails made with @watersheddistillery liquor by @moonbunnylibations, local brews from @goldhornbrew, and bring your appetite for small bites and hors d`oeuvres by @farmersfeast!
Still need your ticket? Don`t forget that advance tickets are discounted and prices will increase the day-of! Visit the link in our bio or bit.ly/IngFlightsofFancy TODAY to secure your spot and save!