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In C: A Collaborative Sound Composition
Experience a wave of sound as 15 musicians encircle the Monument for a layered, collaborative sound sculpture -- a performance of In C (composed by Terry Riley in 1964). In C fills space with pulses, note clusters, and undulating, otherworldly walls of sound. The Monument Circle version of In C is coordinated by Indianapolis-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Derek Johnson (Sample performance here: https://soundcloud.com/ivodne-galatea/terry-riley-in-c).
Find out more »Fantastical Film Shorts by Georges Méliès, the First Wizard of Cinema
In 1916, film was a brand new art form and the Circle Theater (now home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra) was brand new, too! Around this time, Frenchman Georges Méliès was experimenting with cinema by using it for fantastical (not just documentary) purposes. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and take your place on the Monument steps for a three-hour marathon of two-to-four minute films crafted by Méliès between 1896 and 1913. Get ready for wizards, devils, and magicians, starring in…
Find out more »Indiana Landmarks’ Monument Circle Tours
Indiana Landmarks' guided tour explores the physical and symbolic heart of Indianapolis and tells the intriguing story of Monument Circle, past and present. During the tour, you'll hear about the Soldier and Sailors Monument, including why the woman on top faces south, as well as the roundabout's role in the city's original plan and stories regarding encircling architecture. No tour if raining cats and dogs! Reservation required. Advance tickets are $8 per adult (12 and up); $5 per member of…
Find out more »Mobile Cassette Motorbike
You don't want to miss out on this weekly performance by Stuart Hyatt Studio as part of "Phono Fridays." This artist designed cassette motorbike will be making its way around the circle every Friday. Cassettes will be available for purchase. Ahhh... let the nostalgia set in!
Find out more »Sparking Monument Circle: Ash Robinson, Stuart Hyatt
During this casual, brown-bag lunch, artists involved with Spark will discuss placemaking and projects that engage people in new and creative ways before a brief walk around the Circle led by Big Car's Jim Walker. This event is part of the Big Car and Reconnecting to Our Waterways series on Creative Placemaking. Find out more at: http://www.bigcar.org/placemakingseries/. Other partners include: Indiana Arts Commission, Love Indy, Indianapolis City Market, IndyGo, Harrison Center for the Arts and City Gallery, StreamLines, White River…
Find out more »Musical Family Tree presents Petri
It's lunchtime, and you probably need a break... So take it on Monument Circle and enjoy Petri's ambient music with electronic/noise leanings! Learn more about how Musical Family Tree makes it their mission to spread Indiana music!
Find out more »Rhythm Discovery Center: Drum Circle and Percussion Demonstrations
Tap, beat, thump, bang, and strike a variety of percussion instruments & join a drum circle! Learn more about our partner, Rhythm Discovery Center!
Find out more »Musical Family Tree presents Jo Universal
Come hear Jo Universal's R&B meets outer-space electronic soul in this free concert on Monument Circle! Get more info on Jo Universal. Learn more about how Musical Family Tree makes it their mission to spread Indiana music!
Find out more »Virginia Avenue Folk Fest: Adam Kuhn
Come indulge in singer/songwriter Adam Kuhn's awesome tunes in a free live concert presented by Virginia Ave. Folk Fest! Get more info on Adam Kuhn! Also, learn more about Virginia Ave. Folk Fest.
Find out more »Bubbles Brown
Bubbles Brown, a Chicago-based early blues duo, brings you roots-rock: delta blues with an aggressive, electrified twist. Acoustic and electric guitar, washboard, suitcase bass drum ... real old-time instrumentation in a modern arrangement.
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