S'mores on the Circle is back this year! Join us on National S'mores Day, Thursday, August 10, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Monument Circle for some delicious gourmet s'mores created by local chef's for $5 each (cash or Venmo only)! All proceeds will go toward financial assistance to support Girl Scouts of Central Indiana's girls. This is a delicious fundraiser for the downtown Indianapolis community. And of course, it’s open to anyone who wants to join us!

EmbodieDance with Lani Weissbach | August 10th, 4-5pm & 5-6pm Lani will be offering two, 1-hour EmbodieDance classes back to back on Thursday, August 10th. Participants are welcome to join her for one or both classes. Even though some similar concepts/themes will be explored in each class, each class will still be a unique experience. Below is a general description for EmbodieDance and then more specific descriptions for each of her classes.   EmbodieDance, created and taught by Lani Weissbach, is a rich…

Joshua Powell is an artist from Indianapolis, IN, who handcrafts a strangely literate brand of psychedelic indie rock that manages to be simultaneously socially conscious and spiritually turbulent. With over 850 shows in over 40 states under his anachronistic studded belt, Powell blends the narrative richness of American folk with a heavy dose of hallucinatory swirl and a ghost note of ‘00s-vintage bedroom indie, all highlighted in ethereal falsetto by his purposeful, kaleidoscopic poetry.

Join artist Christina Hollering in an all-ages cut paper collage workshop celebrating the creative possibilities of paper. Learn how to intuitively create compelling compositions using the principles of design. All materials are provided; just come prepared to cut, paste, and play! Christina Hollering is a cut paper artist and associate professor at Herron School of Art and Design. Her artwork centers around themes of biology, the environment, and the interplay between art and science, inspiring viewers to contemplate their relationship…

In the “Day in the Life of Rev. Samuel P. Strong”, you’ll listen to the moving story of Rev. Strong’s kidnapping into slavery and his daring escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Share his encounters with legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Freetown Village is a living history museum with the mission to educate the public about African American lives, arts, and culture in Indiana through living history, exhibits, allied programs, and the collection and preservation of artifacts.