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African Dance with Uzuri
Join Uzuri Asad, artist in Big Car’s Public Life Residency, for a dose of culture, self-care, and community as we explore rhythms from West Africa and other parts of the Diaspora. Give your body and soul a moment to reflect and progress all at once, meet Asad on the floor of the circle!
Find out more »Silent Book Club at SPARK
Meet up on SPARK for the Silent Book Club Indy. 5:30-6pm read and 6-7pm mingle!
Find out more »Live Painting with Dailyn Eades
Stop in at SPARK to watch Dai continue and complete her live painting! She will use color & texture to abstractly represent the feeling of joy, community, hope and aspiration. Please feel free to speak & interact with her as she creates.
Find out more »Lunch Break Live with Stephen Orban
About: Stephen Orban is a local multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and graphic designer based in Indianapolis. He is the guitarist and vocalist for the indie rock band, Living Dream, and DJs under the moniker Ultimate Reality. Orban's solo performances draw inspiration from new-age music and atmospheric drum and bass.
Find out more »Drum Circle with Rob Funkhouser
Come join Rob Funkhouser from @rhythmdiscovery for a drum circle on the circle! For this activity, participants will get the opportunity to learn how to express themselves on hand drums and explore the basics of playing with other people. Working with Rob, participants will begin making sounds on the instruments and learn some basic rhythms inspired by traditional music.
Find out more »Planter Painting with Stephanie Williams
Join us down at SPARK for a creative and fun planter painting event! Unleash your inner artist as we provide you with all the supplies you need to decorate your own plant pot. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels.
Find out more »*Canceled* Circle Side Chats with Kevin McKelvey
Making, Keeping, and Poeting a Place Talk Description: This program will give a brief overview of creative placemaking and placekeeping and discuss the importance of place in the poetry of James Whitcomb Riley, Mari Evans, and Etheridge Knight. Bio: Kevin McKelvey is a place-based poet, writer, designer, and social practice artist who also teaches at University of Indianapolis. His poems have appeared widely in journals, books, and as pieces of public art. McKelvey currently serves on the board of Central Indiana…
Find out more »*Canceled* Candle Making with Freetown Village
Join Freetown at SPARK for an immersive candle-making experience! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn the art of candle making, where they'll create their very own drip candle. It's a hands-on adventure in the world of candle making that's perfect for individuals, families, and friends looking for a memorable and crafty day out
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