Borrow a pedometer from the Welcome Trailer and take a power lap around the Monument! It’s Walking Wednesday people, so let’s get stepping!
Rad Grrls Club
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!
Ask-an-Expert: Women in Politics
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!
ALL-IN Conversations
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!
Listen Hear: Kaiton Slusher / Levi Villines
Mellow out and experience experimental / ambient / electronic sound art every Monday evening. This week: Kaiton Slusher / Levi Villines.
Yoga presented by All People Yoga Center
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 register anytime between 11:30 am – 12:00 pm.
In case of rain: class will be held in the lobby of the Emmis building (located in the southwest quad of the Circle).
Bookmobile
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!
Listening Booth
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.
Musical Family Tree presents Nat Russell & Chris Vorhees
Longtime friends and collaborators in art and music, Nat Russell and Chris Vorhees, will be playing a noon-time tailgate session at Monument Circle. As the Colts rally to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, Nat and Chris will perform an hour long set sure to rev up whoever attends. A tailgate barbeque on the trailer known as the Wagon of Wonders will take place around 11am. BYOB and G(rill items). Nat and Chris will be playing selections from Nat’s “Birds of America” archive along with several new pieces and some covers.
Listening Booth
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.