An all-out birthday bash can be fun, but not many parties can match the 2013 Libra Ball.
The event, in its first year, is hoping to bring together Libras — as well as non-Libras — for one big birthday bash. The idea came about when a group of friends decided to come together for a big birthday celebration, but spiced it up.
“It started out with a party and became a big group party and we decided to do something with it,” said Christopher Suba, one of the party organizers. “Let’s not just make it about us. Let’s make it about someone else or something else.”
Money raised from the event will benefit the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council. The event is also being held at the CACRC facilities.
“It’s at the loft at the CACRC,” Suba said. “It’s a big, open floor in a warehouse-style loft.”
The Libras have many options for refreshments during the events. Last In Concepts is providing the alcohol and several food trucks will be outside conducting business.
But the biggest attraction is the entertainment.
“Of Moving Colors is doing a performance,” Suba said. “There’s a high school that’s coming to do this ‘Thriller’ dance performance. DJ Otto is spinning for the evening. It’s just a big cocktail party with some entertainment.”
While it may sound like something that a college-aged crowd would hesitate to attend, Suba hopes that students are willing to go.
“We wanted it to be approachable,” Suba said. “We wanted to bridge the gap between these younger people and the run-of-the-mill donors.”
The 2013 Libra Ball will begin at 7 p.m. tonight at the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council on Main Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.