When's the last time someone really listened to you? Say whatever's on your mind to a person 100% focused on hearing what you have to say. Limit: 10 minutes.
Find out more »Do you remember those giant parachutes you used to play with during recess or at summer camp? There were different games you could play with them-- cat and mouse, popcorn, or sharks and minnows-- but the best game was played simply when everyone grabbed a handle, raised the parachute into the air, and then ran underneath it and sat inside, creating a giant bubble-like clubhouse. Imagine playing with twelve of those parachutes, which were once white but have now collected pictures…
Find out more »Mix, mingle, and learn how the efforts of Mayor Ballard, in conjunction with the Freedom Fleet and BlueIndy programs, are benefiting our environment, lowering municipal fuel costs, and helping to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil. BlueIndy cars and Nissan LEAFs will be available for Ride-N-Drive, and Nissan will be giving test drivers a food truck voucher for their day's lunch!
Find out more »Use your library card to check out books at the Indianapolis Public Library's library on wheels. Books on board are both kid and adult-friendly! Learn more about the Indianapolis Public Library by clicking here!
Find out more »Whether you’re new to yoga or you’re a long-time practitioner, bring a mat and take a break for a free, 45-minute class each “Mellow Monday” at Noon. All People Yoga Center instructors will lead a class including gentle, basic movement and centering, calming breathing techniques to rejuvenate your heart, body and mind. What to bring: Mat, water, wear comfortable clothing. Don’t have a mat? A few will be available to borrow while supplies last. Registration: Arrive a few minutes early to…
Find out more »Mellow out and experience experimental / ambient / electronic sound art every Monday evening. This week: Kaiton Slusher / Levi Villines.
Find out more »Share your Indiana stories in weekly tabletop conversations with prompts provided by Indiana Humanities, such as "Why do you love Indiana?" and "When did your family first come to Indiana?" For more information about our awesome partner, Indiana Humanities, click here!
Find out more »This week's expert is all about girl power in politics! Kristy Sheeler, Ph.D. is both a professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where she teaches courses on persuasion, gender and communication, rhetoric and political communication. Outside the classroom, Dr. Sheeler's research interests include politics and gender studies. Check out her TEDx talk! A special thanks goes to our partner, the IUPUI Arts and Humanities Institute!
Find out more »Rad Grrls Club is a gathering of female artists who take time to share and work on our art projects. Current project is a Rad Grrls Zine about nerdy feminism. Need a creative prompt? The Rad Grrls have one for you. Everybody is invited to show up and be creative with the Rad Grrls at Spark -- look for them at a picnic table on Tuesdays!
Find out more »tTogether, they draw! Social Sketch Indy is a collaborative gathering of creatives and community members and is the latest chapter of Social Sketch, based on the West Coast. Artists, doodlers, writers, musicians, and more are invited to join in on Tuesday, October 6 from 6-8pm on Monument Circle (Southwest quadrant, near the South Bend Chocolate Company). Bring your favorite art materials and pull up a chair with friends, new and old. Create your own drawings, paintings, and collages, or pass…
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