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…
Find out more »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 »Feelin’ spooky? Join us for a live soundtrack to the silent scary film, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920, 80 mins.), at 7:30 p.m. on the Monument steps. Film and soundtrack by local musicians in partnership with Classical Music Indy. Score performed by Jennifer Page, flute; Eric Salazar, bass clarinet; Allison Vickery, piano; Rob Funkhouser, percussion. AND brace yourself for a short Halloween-ish tour at 6:00 pm by Kipp Normand of the seedy, sinister, dark side of Monument Circle, followed by a slide…
Find out more »John Stamps & KNags of BootScootUSA are wrangling up a rootin' tootin' night of Halloween fun on Monument Circle with live DJs, line dance instructions, a vintage market and a bit of classic country music.Go into winter with some new dance moves and clothing no one else is wearing. By scoring one of a kind vintage clothing AND get free line dance lessons from Jeff Smilko. Plus there will be prizes for best dressed and best costume.Some of best vintage…
Find out more »Join us today to step into the world of intricate patterns and cultural celebration with Pam, who has been doing henna for around 25 years now. Henna has been around for many centuries as a way to temporarily dye the skin for cosmetic purposes and to color the hair. At first, henna was smeared on to individuals and did not create the intricate designs made today. There are many steps needed to properly apply henna to an individual.…
Find out more »Join us for the soft return of SPARK Monument Circle with live music from Bashiri Asad! Food trucks, Bearded Bagel and Tijuana Flats, will be onsite starting at 11am. Music performance 12-1pm. "He laughs. He cries. He loves. He dreams. Just like you, everyday. He feels deeply, and turns his feelings into music. Soul music. Music that says exactly how you feel, everyday. Bashiri Asad is the “Everyday Soul Singer,” and he will remind you that feeling what you feel,…
Find out more »Kristina Sharpe is a self-producing, classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter who performs classical music, original compositions, and covers. Artist Bio: A lover of all things music, Kristina Sharpe is a recording and performing pianist and singer-songwriter from Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indy native graduated from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in 2009, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in piano from Wittenberg University in 2013. She has participated in numerous events, including the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) for seven years…
Find out more »Kara Cole was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. She started writing songs at age 15, by the time she was 19, she started playing live at local bars pulling inspiration from Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday and Loretta Lynn. Riding that Americana country, rock, singer songwriter line, her haunting vocals are sure to pull you in!
Find out more »Free bananas, passed out by a giant banana! Performance art by Joan Wyand Bio: I am a human. I am a teacher, performance artist, experienced collaborator, and skilled maker. I see our collective conditioning that is causing harm, and how we uphold systemic injustice in our everyday actions. My creative purpose is to call attention to how we can internally and interpersonally move forward in new ways to care for the earth. Bananas for the people is an absurdist performance…
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