Barristers' Ball

Select a table and seat

Ticket sales have closed. Ticket-holders may select their table and seats online beginning Monday, February 23 at 8 a.m. through Friday, February 27 at 5 p.m., with priority access given to 3L/4L and graduate/exchange students on the first day. Access for second-year students will be added on the second day followed by first-year students on the third day. Ticket order confirmation numbers are required in order to select a seat. Please note that the number of seats available to select are tied to the number of registrants per order number. Ticket-holders with guests registered on a different order number from the themselves must select seats for the their guests separately, using the order number for the guest ticket. Tables will seat 8 – 9 people and selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Changes may be made as many times as needed by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27. Unclaimed seats will automatically be assigned at random after the seat selection system closes.

Registrants who sell or donate their ticket(s) to another person must provide the new ticket holder with the email address tied to the order as well as the order confirmation number for seat selection. If exchanging tickets after seat selection has occurred, send the names of both the original and new ticket holder(s) to eventlaw@iu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2. All new ticket holders are obligated to the original ticket holder’s meal selection and seat selection.

Planning

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a pre-function cocktail reception. Guests should use the East Entrance upon arrival. Dinner will start promptly at 7 p.m. and the cash bar will close until all entrees are served. IDs are required for bar service. Please note that alcohol purchased outside of the venue is strictly prohibited while attending the event. Attendees caught with these items are subject to removal from the premises and may be subject to a fee following the event.

Entertainment

Throughout the evening, enjoy jazz-influenced renditions of modern songs by Matt Snow and the Casino Players Ensemble. Watch silent films from the era, such as The Birth of the Tramp and The Garden of Eden courtesy of Alexader Street and pose with life-size displays from Impact Scenic Arts.

Following the formal program, play some classic 1920s card games in the lobby, or enjoy Blackjack and Roulette provided by Casino Party Experts inside the ballroom and earn more chances at a prize drawing. Or head up to the mezzanine for professional photographs with Anna Powell Denton.

In celebration of the 19th Amendment, which was ratified in 1920, ladies attending the event will get the chance to vote for next year’s theme! Options include Under the Sea, White & Black Ball, Enchanted Garden, A Night with the Stars (Old Hollywood Glamour), or Vintage Carnival.

And lastly, remember to speak easy and keep your ears peeled for passwords that, when said to the correct person, may lead to special prizes at the end of the night.

Transportation

IU Ride, a free shared-ride service for IU students, is available for smaller parties (1 – 2 people) going to the same place. Request a ride through the IU Ride App available on both iPhone and Android. Familiarize yourself with IU Ride's Rules for Use before requesting service.

For more information

Email eventlaw@iu.edu.