35th Annual Auction for the Arts

Jazz & Jive: BAAC to the 1920s

Get ready for a night of lively music, glamour, and timeless fun! The BAAC's 35th annual Auction for the Arts takes place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Romweber Party Place (7 S Eastern Ave). Enter through the red door.

What to Expect:

• Speakeasy Hour (5:30-6:30 pm)
  • This exclusive cocktail hour features an intimate look at the impact of Arts in Education in our schools.
    • Experience the talents of current students as they provide beautiful background entertainment.
    • View profiles of local students who have pursued a life in the arts.
    • Devour artfully crafted hors d'ouevres. 
    • Receive a poem from our on-site poetry busker.

• Jazz & Jive: BAAC to the 1920s (6:30-11 pm)
  • The main event! Jazz & Jive: BAAC to the 1920s will be a night of lively music, glamour, and timeless fun!
    • Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by local favorite Blanco's Catering.
    • Visit the cash bar for your favorite wine, beer, and cocktails. No prohibition here!
    • Win every time at our wine & bourbon pull.
    • Bid on a variety of art, items, and experiences in our silent auction (in person and on-line).
    • Raise your paddles high for our live auction.
    • Hear about an exciting upcoming collaboration during our paddle raise.
    • Take a chance to win our $1,000 cash raffle (need not be present to win; call 812-933-0355 for tickets).
    • Experience the high-energy performance of Howl2Go Dueling Pianos. 
    • Indulge in delicious desserts courtesy of our Sweets Sponsor, Great Plains Communications.  
    • Break out those flapper dresses and bow ties. Guests are encouraged (but by no means required!) to dress for a night of roaring fun!