Bodega Brew hosts Velvet Cat Murder Mystery next week  

PERRY — Are you interested in murder mysteries and want to be part of a fun, interactive experience? If so, join Bodega Brew and others as they host the Velvet Cat Murder Mystery on Tuesday, Feb. 24, starting at 7 p.m. 

Brought together by MC Entertainment, this event will transform Bodega Brew into the Velvet Cat, a 1920s speakeasy. 

Owner of MC Entertainment and co-owner of Acres and Oak Kitchen, Justin Collins, said participants will experience the night as if they had traveled back in time to the 1920s, with patrons encouraged to dress up for the occasion.  

“As the night unfolds, the murder will happen and you will get clues and try to figure out who did it,” he said. “There will be a cast of 13 that will have full characters that could be a suspect in the murder, and you’ll be utilizing your interactions with them and clues throughout the night to try and figure out who did it.” 

Some characters of the Velvet Cat include Johnny Collins, the owner, Evelyn Collins, Johnny’s ex-wife, Allen Nottingham, a U.S. Senator, Derek Stone, the head bartender,  Clarence Shaw, a detective, and many more. 

According to Bodega Brew owner Jodi Daily, the brewery has never hosted a murder mystery event before and is looking forward to it. 

“I’m very excited,” she said. “I think it’ll be very fun.” 

 Collins has hosted private murder mystery events at their home before. This will be their first public event, and thought Bodega Brew would be a nice venue. 

“The vibe is comfortable, and it’s the right size and setup,” Co-owner of MC Entertainment and Acres and Oak Kitchen, Afton Collins, said. “It’s a comfortable place to get away from the busy chaos of our normal lives, just like a speakeasy was kind of a way to escape.” 

Attending a murder mystery event can also be a good way to meet new people and have the chance to attend and be part of a show. 

“It’s a night to remember,” Co-owner of MC Entertainment, Tyler Messer, said. “It’s a story I tell people at my work about all the adventures and the stories that we had. I think it’s a night that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.”

Afton Collins pointed out that the Velvet Cat is different from your regular play on a stage. 

“You’re actually getting to talk to the characters and ask questions and try to piece the story together and learn clues with the cast,” she said. “You really get to experience a whole lot more.” 

Tickets are still available for purchase. To be a part of the Velvet Cat experience, go to https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/mc-entertainment/the-velvet-cat?fbclid=IwY2xja