The Statler City Annual Ice Ball is back. The New Year’s extravaganza will once again fill the lower three floors of Statler City to ring in 2013 in style. Responding to concerns about last year’s event, a number of important changes have been made.
This year’s event will be limited to no more than 1,500 revelers, less than half of last years’ total where overcrowding and lack of table seating was a common complaint. There will also be a larger and improved coat check area, no special VIP tickets (everyone will be a VIP), and plans for plenty of ice.
“We’ve learned a great deal from the logistics of last year,” says Statler City President Mark D. Croce. “I don’t want a repeat of anything that went awry last year. We really limited capacity this year to ensure a most memorable experience for all.”
There will be guaranteed seating for each attendee. Ticket holders will receive five hours of premium open bar, a 3 1/2 hour extravagant buffet plus a late night food and coffee station, champagne toast at midnight, amazing entertainment and music in each of six unique rooms, free parking in the City-owned Turner Ramp, free coat check, party favors, and much more. Nine bars, including dedicated service bars will be set up, with the premium open bar lasting from 8:00pm until 1:00am. In addition, every table will have an experienced server and there will be service bars available throughout Statler City.
The Statler City 2012 Ice Ball entertainment lineup includes:
•Golden Ballroom & Golden Balcony: JJ Swing
•Terrace Room: Jeremy Hoyle & Strictly Hip
•Crystal Room (Mezzanine Level): DJ Vixxen, Dance Disc-Jockey
•Georgian Ballroom: Nick Battistella, singing Sinatra and more
•Oriental Room: Steve Balesteri, Local Krooner
•Rendezvous the Niteclub @ Statler City: Buffalo’s own DJ Heat
The party starts when the doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $200 per guest, inclusive of all service charges and sales tax. Tickets may be purchased daily at the Statler City box office Monday through Friday from noon until 5:00pm. Tickets may also be purchased online at StatlerCity.com or Ticketmaster.com, and will be mailed within 48 hours of receiving your online order.
Rendezvous the Niteclub will also be hosting a separate celebration with its own high-energy disc-jockey spinning your favorite tunes all night long. Doors to Rendezvous open at 8:00pm and there is a three hour premium open bar from 9:00pm until midnight at which time there will be a complimentary champagne toast to ring in the New Year. There are also hand-passed hors d’oeuvres from 9:00pm until 11:00pm. Tickets for the Rendezvous dance party are starting at only $30.00 per guest, an unbelievable deal for a memorable New Year’s Eve party.
As a special promotion for Buffalo Rising readers, you can save $35 per person for the full Ice Ball package by entering promo-code BRISING35 when ordering your tickets. This will bring your cost down from $200 to $165 per guest.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of your friends at Buffalo Rising and Statler City!!!
Links for information and tickets:
StatlerCity $165.00/person
RendezvousNiteclub $30.00/person