Metzger Lawn
Overview
As one of the largest open green-spaces at Biola, Metzger Lawn can be setup as an 鈥渆vent鈥 venue with the addition of chairs, tables, staging or audio/lighting equipment to build the perfect event tailored to your needs. Its close proximity to many central campus venues makes it a great option for a large outdoor banquet setup or the perfect spot to toss around a frisbee while enjoying the Southern California sunset.
Venue & Seating Capacity
| East Lawn (Calvary Chapel-side) | 142' 1"w x 106' 8"d; 15,052 sq ft |
| West Lawn (Library-side) | 142' 7"w x 111' 1"d; 15,762 sq ft |
| Combined Size | 30,814 sq ft |
| Banquet-style | 2,000 people (250+ round tables, 8 chairs per table, not including stage/food service) |
| Theater-style | 3,500 people (2 sections with center aisle) |
Custom seating diagrams available based on event needs.
To view seating diagrams, contact event.services@biola.edu.
Audio / Video Capabilities
Audio
| Without an Event Services Technician | With an Event Services Technician |
|---|---|
| Small, auxiliary speaker system setup including up to three (3) wired microphones and an input for music playback via 1/8" headphone jack (for iPhone, laptop, etc.) | Up to eight (8) wireless microphones: various mixture of handheld and headset |
| Ability for full and multiple band setups including high-end microphones, wedge or in-ear monitoring and a high-end sound system |
Lighting
| Without an Event Services Technician | With an Event Services Technician |
|---|---|
| Unavailable 鈥 technician must be present | Front wash and backlighting for on-stage participants |
| Dimmable tungsten area lighting | |
| Complex LED and moving light setups, from Biola-owned or rented lighting equipment |
Video
| Without an Event Services Technician | With an Event Services Technician |
|---|---|
| Unavailable 鈥 technician must be present | Ability to add center/left/right screens of various sizes and Barco RLM-W12 projectors |
| Ability for multiple, switchable computer inputs from tech booth, stage, etc. |
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| In cooperation with Biola鈥檚 , ability for multiple camera video shoots for IMAG, recording and live web / TV streaming |