Ocean House Black and White Ball – A 1926 Gala

The Ocean House

Please join us at the Ocean House and step back to the twenties for the 2026 Black & White Ball – a 1926-themed celebration of the UNITED’s first hundred years and an opportunity to help build the next. A lavish gathering awaits, with live music from Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, delicious food, an open bar, and festive décor. Proceeds from the Black & White Ball will support the 26 Fund, created to strengthen the UNITED’s long-term stability as we enter our centennial year. The fund helps ensure that the programs, artists, and community experiences people value today continue well into the future.

Tickets can be bought here via the UNITED website ($250). Doors open at 7:00pm and the event runs from 7-11pm. Attire is formal Black & White with flourishes and details in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. 

At 8pm Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, the world’s premier Jazz-Age dance orchestra bring the hot-dance band tradition of the 1920s to the Ocean House ballroom. The Dreamland Orchestra authentically transcribes by hand their entire repertoire from period recordings. Their delivery, as well as their instruments, attire, and equipment are faithfully accurate to the original music and magic of the era.

Please click here for more information for those interested in staying at the Ocean House the evening of the Black and White ball.

This year’s Black & White Ball has been graciously underwritten by sponsors:

Band: Ana and Jeffrey Schneider

Premier:  Morgan Stanley – John Paul Morales, Financial Advisor; Thomas Sanford; Valenti Family of Dealerships; The Washington Trust Company: The Naik Family

Room:  A&L Mechanical, LLC; PPG Wealth Management; Dorothy Singer

Valet:  Coastal Custom Improvements; Nicholas and Allison Moore

Event: CohnReznick; Mystic Aquarium; Starkweather and Shepley Insurance; Keri Brenner and Ted Whittemore