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Walking Wednesdays: German Heritage Tour
Explore Indianapolis German American History with architectural historian Bill Selm. You don’t need to be German to take the tour, but just interested in knowing more about this particular history of Indianapolis. Free and open to the public // Tour starts at Monument Circle and ends at Athenaeum (a half mile walk in each direction). MEET at the trailer on the southwest quad of Monument Circle. We don’t walk if the weather is terrible. Check back here (or SPARK social…
Find out more »Evening Embers: Ambient Music with Clare Longendyke
Pianist Clare Longendyke’s dazzling musicianship and colorful interpretations delight audiences wherever she performs. Critics have lauded her “artistic ferocity that captivated and astonished listeners,” (Waverly Newspapers), her “great virtuosity and delicacy,” and the “loving attention” she pays to the music she performs (Hyde Park Herald). Recognized as a firebrand in the classical music field for the expressive energy and originality she brings to new and traditional repertoire, the effervescent soloist and chamber musician aspires to foster interpersonal connections between people…
Find out more »Dear You, Love Home with Brandon Schaaf
Where did you live that you miss the most? Where did you live that you hated? Who lives there now? What would you say to them? Are there secrets to reveal? Artist Brandon Schaaf will bring stationary and help you write the perfect letter to the current inhabitant. About BRANDON SCHAAF SCHAAF is a visual and performance artist in Indianapolis, Indiana and a founding member of collaborative artist collective Know No Stranger since 2009. Schaaf’s visual work includes character design,…
Find out more »SELECT SESSIONS Artist Interview series with Troy Freeman
Join host Troy Freeman for an interview and sound sampling with the members of Forgotten Tribe. Learn about what makes this local band tick.
Find out more »WALKING WEDNESDAYS: Public Art Crawl
What is public art? Let's take a look. Inspired by the recent Public Art Census produced by Rokh – a cultural equity research & design studio – take an artist-led tour highlighting Downtown’s public works by artists of the global majority (Black-Diaspora, Asian, Latinx, dual-heritage, Indigenous, and Women). Tour led by artist Greg Rose (@hay_kidd), covering 7 murals, 3 sculptures and 2 installations. PART of the SPARK What a Wednesday event. Meet at the SPARK trailer on the southwest quad of the…
Find out more »What A Wednesday!
* postponed from October 12 due to weather * Join us for free improvised music, poetry, video projections, and a public art tour all in one Wednesday evening! Evening Embers — performance of new compositions and improvisations by Indianapolis-based musicians Jordan Munson and Rob Funkhouser through the Circle sound system. Starts at 6 pm and goes until the reading. Public Art Tour — Inspired by the recent Public Art Census produced by Rokh – a cultural equity…
Find out more »No More No Place
Inspired by the acclaimed 60x60 series, No More No Place is a celebration of modern sound and video art presented as a stylistic and aesthetic collage. A play on “India-No-Place” (a derogatory and dated nickname for Indianapolis), the event’s title reclaims the phrase while simultaneously highlighting the city’s vibrant creative community. Curated by Indianapolis multimedia artist Jordan Munson, No More No Place combines 2-minute recorded audio works with eclectic video art. These pairings are presented back-to-back in a monumental immersive…
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Circle SPARK Fest
Join us for a brand-new, two-day FREE celebration of art and fall at Monument Circle. Browse wares from 20 Indianapolis-based artists and artisan vendors . Try your hand at artmaking and pumpkin decorating. A food truck, too! Live music line-up features: Radar Gold (psych-pop) @ 1 pm Books & Straight As (indie folk/alt-soul) @ 2:30 pm Vertice (Latin) @ 3:50 pm The Brothers Footman (country/rock/hip hop/soul) @ 5:10 pm ...all hosted by DJ Gabby Love! Big Car’s Wagon of Wonders…
Find out more »No More No Place
Curated by Indianapolis multimedia artist Jordan Munson, No More No Place combines 2-minute recorded audio works with eclectic video art - made by a diverse group of over 40 artists. In the span of 60 minutes, see/hear the pairings in the immersive environment of Monument Circle, using the Circle's 360-degree sound system and 10-story video projection. The one-hour production runs for 60 minutes and repeats between 7 and 11 p.m. Participating artists: Morning Focus - Jessica Dunn* Naomi…
Find out more »Circle SPARK Fest
Join us for a brand-new, two-day FREE celebration of art and fall at Monument Circle. Browse wares from 20 Indianapolis-based artists and artisan vendors . Try your hand at artmaking and pumpkin decorating. A food truck, too! Live music line-up features: Addie Kosten (pop) @ 1 pm Beatty and the Bayonets (soul) @ 2:30 pm Kristen Bales (indie jazz-pop) @ 3:50 pm Los AntiExtraditables (Latin) @ 5:10 pm ...all hosted by DJ Gabby Love! Big Car’s Wagon of Wonders and…
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