Welcome to Our New Blog!
After 85 years of business, the Indiana Roof Ballroom has it's very first blog! My name is Lucia and I am the Marketing and Communications manager at the Roof. I am excited to be able to share with you...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2012, A Moroccan Themed Event
The Super Bowl has come and gone, but I feel it has made a lasting impression on the people in this city, as well as the businesses. Even though some people know Indianapolis as “Naptown”, I have...
View ArticleThe Gridiron is Back and live at the Roof!
The Indianapolis Gridiron returned to Indianapolis this year after being gone for nearly a decade. In the spirit of bringing old traditions alive, the 2012 Gridiron Dinner was back on the calendar and...
View ArticleMake Your Grand Entrance
Have you always dreamed about making a grand exit from your wedding reception, with all of your friends and family sending you and your new spouse into your happily ever after? Well, this couple didn't...
View ArticleEvent Lighting Opportunities at The Roof
Here at the Indiana Roof Ballroom we work to make every corporate event or wedding one of a kind. One way we can customize events is with the many different types of lighting opportunities we have to...
View ArticleChocolate Bliss at the Indiana Roof Ballroom
In light of it being National Chocolate Candy Day, I thought I would share some images from our culinary staff. We always have delicious desserts, and me being a major fan of chocolate, I thought I...
View ArticleSpecial Thanks From The Indiana Roof Ballroom
The last couple weekends we finished out 2012 with weddings and they went off without a hitch. As many of you know when planning a wedding there are many different vendors involved. One of the vendors...
View ArticleForever Memories at "The Roof"
As the New Year begins, we hope that everyone had a great holiday season. Our staff definitely enjoyed the couple days off for the holidays, but we are ready to get started with 2013’s events. Our...
View Article"The Roof's" Take on Bacon
I wanted to write a short blog today about how creative our culinary staff is here at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. We are a full-service facility, meaning we have our kitchen on site. Being a...
View ArticleThe Indianapolis Wedding Venue: The Indiana Roof Ballroom
This week we have been very busy here at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, as we have had wedding tastings all week. Many times when we show the room to potential brides or grooms they ask us if they are...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Dance Floor: The Indiana Roof Ballroom
As many of you may know The Indiana Roof Ballroom has one of the most unique dance floors around. The Roof was first opened in 1927 after the completion of the 8,700 square foot circular dance floor....
View ArticleHow to Choose Who Comes to “The Roof”
So many times when I am giving site tours of the Indiana Roof Ballroom I talk with brides and grooms or parents of the bride or groom about how they are having trouble cutting down their guest list. I...
View ArticleThe Indiana Roof Ballroom - The Perfect Wedding Venue
I was recently looking through articles and came across an excellent article that explained how to find the perfect wedding venue. After reading through the article I realized that The Indiana Roof...
View ArticleCoach Chuck Pagano is the lastest celeb to grace the stage at the Indiana...
Thursday, April 11, 2013 coach Chuck Pagano joined the long list of famous people to grace the stage of the Indiana Roof Ballroom to speak of his recent battle to overcome cancer. He spoke to a crowd...
View ArticleThe perfect Indianapolis prom venue
Prom season is upon us again and making your prom memorable and fun starts with picking the right venue. Several factors determine whether a prom is a smashing success or a discarded memory. Most...
View Article2013 Snake Pit Ball featuring Foreigner
The Snakepit Ball is Indianapolis' premiere event surrounding the famed "Greatest Spectacle in Racing", the Indianapolis 500. Each May, hundreds of thousands of race fans as well as celebrities,...
View ArticleLiza Minnelli and "All that jazz"
The Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis event center and banquet hall, was thrilled to welcome Liza Minnelli and Micheal Fienstein to join the long list of famous performers to capture the amazement of...
View ArticleDr. Pepper Big Ten Football Championship Weekend
Dr. Pepper Big 10 Championship Weekend The Indiana Roof Ballroom was thrilled to host an event for Dr. Pepper, one of the sponsors of the Big 10 Football Championship, on Friday, December 6, 2013. The...
View Article238th U.S. Navy Birthday Ball
238th Birthday Celebration for the U.S. Navy October 13, 2013 marked the U.S. Navy’s 238th birthday! This year’s theme was “Defending America with Pride since 1775.” The annual birthday...
View Article2014 Butler University Dance Marathon Gala
Butler University Dance Marathon hosted their annual celebration Gala at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on January 17, 2014. The Indiana Roof Ballroom was thrilled to take part in Butler University's...
View ArticleIndiana Latino Scholarship Fund; A night of new begginings
The Indiana Latino Scholarship Fund (ILSF) is a collaborative initiative founded out of the desire and need to provide talented Latino high school and college students with scholarships, enabling them...
View ArticleWinter Menu Premiere
This past Wednesday, the Indiana Roof Ballroom hosted our first Group Corporate Tasting, which debuted our new Winter Menu. Setting the scene for the wonderful evening, Markeys' stage screens...
View Article"Indy After Dark" Final Four Kickoff Event!
Turner Broadcasting held the event “Indy After Dark” at the Indiana Roof Ballroom Friday April 3rd during the Final Four festivities. Some of Turner’s most popular branded channels include, Carton...
View ArticleKeyBank 500 Festival Snake Pit Ball
The 500 Festival hosted the annual Snake Pit Ball at the Indiana Roof Ballroom Saturday May 23rd. The 500 Festival is responsible for around 50 annual events and programs during the month of May...
View ArticleSurprise Engagement
Engagement photo shoots can be difficult to plan. This future bride was lucky enough to have hers taken during the proposal at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
View ArticleUnique Decor To Enhance Your Event!
The Indiana Roof Ballroom replicates a quaint, European Village and offers many unique features. Here are some items we offer to enhance the look of your event: 1. 3 crystal chandeliers that can be...
View ArticleEntertaining Indianapolis Wedding Reception
Vanessa & Dusty had their wedding reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, and it was amazing! The photos by Jessica Strickland Photography show that everyone had a great time! The Roof offers many...
View Article'Best Day Ever' Wedding
Jake & Kristen had their wedding reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom! The theme was "Best Day Ever", which was perfect for the occasion. It was such a gorgeous night, filled with happy tears,...
View ArticleKeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball
The 2016 Indianapolis 500 was one to remember! Race weekend’s most exclusive party, the KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball, was held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. To help celebrate the 100th running of...
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