In honor of Madam CJ Walker's great achievements and contributions, Freetown Village Inc. brings you this one-woman show of her story through “different” eyes. Join us for the amazing story of America’s first woman self-made millionaire. Learn about the rich legacy she created for women, African Americans, and Indianapolis! 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…

About: Sylvia Thomas is a poet and singer-songwriter. She creates music using her voice, her body, and vocal loop pedal. Combining her mediums of writing and music, her sound is ambient and relaxing. Sylvia is also part of the Artist and Public Life Residency program surrounding Tube Factory Artspace. She will be performing originals and covers.

Join composer and sound artist Rob Funkhouser for a workshop exploring the hidden sounds of everyday objects. Funkhouser will guide audiences through strategies for using amplification to reimagine the world of tiny sounds happening around them through the use of musical instruments, household items, and contact microphones. Participants will get the chance to explore a set of instruments and objects, and will also be guided on a short walk to find new sounds hidden in the environment around Monument Circle.…

A Grave Matter in Indiana: Cemeteries and Hoosiers Presenter: Jeannie Regan-Dinius Talk Description: Before most of any city was developed, the first thing our pioneers established was burial grounds.  Whether a family site, religious based, or community focused these essential spaces evolved in importance, design, and use. This Spark will explore the city’s relationship with these places. Bio: Jeannie R. Regan-Dinius, Director of Special Initiatives, has a life-long interest in history, family history, and research. She earned her Bachelors in Public…

Bollywood with Usha Sirimalle | September 14th, 4-5pm Using a creative mix of technique, energy, and emotion, but most of all massive fun, Usha will teach participants poses, grace, hand and foot movements and expressions.These are all key elements of Bollywood dance, which allows participants to explore the meanings of songs and dance and act them out. Bollywood is an upbeat fusion dance class that showcases traditional Indian Dance (Bhangra), and classical and modern (influenced by Hip Hop and salsa)…

Have a question about the city of Indianapolis? Questions such as: is the Circle going to close completely? Who picks up the trash after events? Find out the answers to nearly any question you have about the city of Indianapolis and how it works. Every third Monday the Department of Metropolitan Development will be out at Spark to answer all your questions!