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Actors Theatre of Indiana |
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City: Westfield |
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General Description: Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) is a not-for-profit professional performing arts company located in the Hamilton County area north of Indianapolis. Created in 2005 by founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald-Farrell and Cynthia Collins, ATI strives to preserve and advance theatre and musical theatre. |
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American Cabaret Theatre |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The American Cabaret Theatre- Indianapolis premiere musical theatre and most exciting choice for live, quality entertainment is located at 401 East Michigan Street (in the historic Athenaeum building) downtown Indianapolis.
This newly renovated theatre offers cabaret style seating, in an intimate setting, complete with a cash bar, concessions, and a gift store in the upper lobby. |
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American Piano Association |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The mission of the American Pianists Association (APA) is to discover, promote and advance the careers of world-class, classical and jazz pianists, who are citizens of the United States between the ages of 18 and 30, through competitions, performance tours and educational programs. |
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American Theatre Organ Society, Central Indiana Chapter |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Central Indiana Chapter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of an unique American art form-organ and its music. The objectives of the Central Indiana Chapter and the American Theatre Organ Society are to preserve, maintain, restore and promote the surviving theatre pipe organs from the '20s and '30s. |
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Artist Runway Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: ArtistRunway.com was created in 2003 to offer talented artists professional representation and exposure of their work, in an effort to propel their careers to the next level.
ArtistRunway.com is committed in our service to artists that we hand select to represent. It is our mission to assist in getting the artist's pieces out in the marketplace and producing recognition of their name and work. |
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Artistic Spirit Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Artistic Spirit is a gallery selling original outsider art (visionary art), by people who are driven to create as a form of self expression. While the names vary-outsider art, visionary art, primitive art, folk art, intuitive and self-taught art-the inspiration is the same creative drive. Learn more about Outsider Art. Located in lower level of Phoenix Theatre. Call for appointment. |
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Arts Council of Indianapolis |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Arts Council of Indianapolis builds the community through the arts by developing visibility, funding, audiences, information, and partnerships. |
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Asante Children's Theatre |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Asante Childrenâs Theatre of Indianapolis, IN (ACT) is a professional theatre organization committed to preserving the tradition of African and African-American performing arts. Instructors and mentors with ACT use the three basic genres of performing arts (theatre, music, dance and storytelling) to develop the life skills of young people ages 12 to 21. |
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Athenaeum Pops Orchestra |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We play the music everyone loves. |
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Bands of America, Music for All |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Bands of America's mission is to create and provide positively life-changing experiences through music for students, teachers, parents, and communities. |
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Beef and Boards Dinner Theater |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Now in our 34th year, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre continues to serve up fun, food and fabulous live entertainment. |
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Big Car Media and Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Beyond our work as a gallery and spot for multi-genre arts and cultural enrichment, Big Car is working to mobilize local creative people to use their talents in support of other arts and non-profit organizations with their public relations. |
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Buck Creek Players |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: In 2001, Buck Creek Players moved into its current home, the Buck Creek Playhouse, at 11150 Southeastern Avenue. The current space was originally built at an indoor tennis facility that was later converted into a church. Much of the space was rebuilt to accomodate the productions it would now house. While increasing capacity, the space is still intimate, seating a maximum of 130 people. |
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Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We believe jazz education is as important to the community as is jazz performance. The BWJO has established itself as an educational entity having done concernt/clincs for many area public schools. |
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Butler Ballet |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Butler's Department of Dance offers the serious dance student professional-level training with a broad approach to liberal arts education. Dance majors at Butler acquire a strong technical training based on the central focus of ballet; versatility in other techniques; the opportunity to perform extensively in a pre-professional company; broad exposure to academic subjects in dance and in other arts; and skills in writing, speaking and analysis from the humanities, mathematics and sciences. |
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Calligraphy Guild of Indiana |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Calligraphy guild of Indiana originally formed in 1981 as the Alcuin
Society, encouraged by the art deparment of the University of Indianapolis
following a guest lecture presentation by the Master Scribe, Donald
Jackson of England.
The purpose of the guild is to be a catalyst for the study of letterforms and
related arts in Indiana. |
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Capital City Chorus |
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City: Fishers |
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General Description: A dynamic women's show chorus, Capital City Chorus performs at private and public events throughout the Central Indiana area, and also presents its own musical cabarets and stage shows. |
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Carmel Arts Council |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: The council supports and promotes visual, performing, and literary arts in the Carmel/Clay area. It offers the World's Smallest Children's Art Gallery according to Guinness Records. Artwork is exhibited from a different school each month during the school year. The gallery is open Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is free. |
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Carmel Brass |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: A concert by Chamber Brass Choir typically contains something for everyone. Because brass instruments have been so important in music over the last four hundred years, a wide variety of musical styles can be presented. Classical to rock, jazz to folk, composed to improvised, Europe of 1690 to Hollywood of 1990 -- its all there in a concert by Chamber Brass Choir. Celebrate, dedicate, educate -- and above all, have fun -- with Chamber Brass Choir. |
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Carmel Community Players |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: Our mission is to provide quality live dramatic and musical entertainment presentations that expand and develop creative, cultural and educational opportunities for the entire community. |
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is committed to enhancing our community's quality of life in a fiscally responsible manner through creative, artistically excellent performances and educational experiences for diverse audiences of all ages. |
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Central Indiana Artists |
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City: Avon |
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General Description: Central Indiana artists is a not-for-profit corporation which began in 1953 as the Hendricks County Art League. Our goal is to bring together persons interested in art appreciation, provide a forum for learning, promote art culture in the community and encourage excellence in artistic achievement by providing art exhibits and special shows. |
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Central Indiana Dance Ensemble |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit oganization.
Mission
The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is committed to providing cultural and educational enrichment to the Central Indiana Community. The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will present dance performances and provide a vehicle for children to be trained in dance principles and given the opportunity to perform and train in dance at a regional level with other pre-professional, professional dancers, and teachers. |
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Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, a nonprofit institution committed to enriching the lives of children, is the largest children's museum in the world. The more than 400,000-square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries that explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts. |
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Children's Theatre Institute |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Founded in December 1999, but roots began in 1992. CTI exists to educate and inspire young people through theatre arts. Through innovative arts education programs, theatrical presentations and community partnerships, we seek to enrich the lives of children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. |
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Christ Church Cathedral |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We are a congregation of the Episcopal Church, the American branch of the 70-million member Anglican Communion of churches descended from the Church of England. As Cathedral, CCC is the home church and ceremonial seat of the Bishop of Indianapolis, who oversees 46 congregations in central and southern Indiana.
Christ Church Cathedral has a strong commitment to serving the needs of others. Members serve in a variety of ways: through volunteer work, through serving on guilds and committees, and through active worship. In addition, the Cathedral gives financial support to a variety of ministries, including two major institutions in Indianapolis: The Damien Center, which serves those with HIV and related diseases, and the Dayspring Center, which provides assistance and shelter for homeless families. Learn more about our local, regional, national and international missions.
The church was founded in 1837, and the present building was constructed in 1857. It is the oldest structure on the Circle and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Circle City Ringers |
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City: Westfield |
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General Description: The Circle City Ringers is an auditioned, community-based handbell ensemble
from the greater Indianapolis area. Under the direction of Mike Keller,
this ensemble performs year-round for many events including church services,
weddings, civic events, private parties, festivals and workshops. Our
mission includes providing awareness, education, and the overall aesthetic
enjoyment of the art of English handbell ringing. |
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Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: For 40 years, Clowes Memorial Hall has remained one of the Midwest's premiere performing arts facilities. Keeping in line with our mission of lifelong learning in and through the arts, Clowes programs a performing arts series each year, focusing on internationally, artistically and culturally diverse live performance. Our series is eclectic and unique to the Clowes stage. |
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Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is in the lower level of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The Civil War Museum is open from open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday. |
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Conner Prairie |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Encounter the past at one of the nation's most exciting outdoor history museums. Travel back in time in our five unique historic areas. |
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Crispus Attucks Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The IPS Crispus Attucks Museum holds treasures from the heyday of the Crispus Attucks high school 1927-1986. Exhibitions begin with the creation of the school and highlight the students, faculty and community leaders. Join us as we share the memories of Indianapolis' first all African American high school. Free admission. |
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Crown Room Dinner Theater |
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City: Brownsburg |
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General Description: Southern Gospel Dinner Theatre wants to thank you for your interest in Brownsburgs exclusive Southern Gospel entertainment. We are happy to announce the following dates for the upcoming events. Please don't delay if an event is of interest, seats will sell quickly. We cannot guarantee seating arrangements, but will try to please. Please Note: In rare occasion, any shows with 50 or less people will be cancelled the week before the show. |
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Dance Kaleidoscope |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: A contemporary, nationally acclaimed company of ten dancers trained in classical ballet and Graham Technique, Dance Kaleidoscope is in its 32nd season as Indiana's premier contemporary dance ensemble. The company has an internationally renowned artistic staff and offers an exciting, diverse repertoire. |
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Dean Johnson Design and Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - 03/08/06 - Dean Johnson Design received three Brass Ring Awards from the AdClub of Indianapolis last month. The AdClub's sophomore Brass Ring Awards recognize design work in ten different categories and are judged by top professionals in the industry. |
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Domont Studio Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Domont Studio Gallery is dedicated to the works of artist John J Domont. These are contemporary pieces, with an emphasis on the Indiana Landscape. Mr. Domont's work honors the harmony of the seen and the unseen, fusing beauty and content. |
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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Eiteljorg Museum, which opened in 1989, was founded by Harrison Eiteljorg. The museum showcases Western and Native American art and cultural objects. The museum's design is also inspired by the land, people, and architecture of the American Southwest. |
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Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The mission of this organization is to present a regular series of chamber music concerts each season in Indianapolis with internationally-known touring and recording artists. Often the ensembles are also very generous and gifted teachers. |
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Epilogue Players |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Epilogue was founded with the idea of giving men and women over 50 the opportunity to utilize their talents and fulfill their acting dreams. More than 30 years later our dream goes on. The objectives of Epilogue are twofold: to provide an artistic and creative outlet, and present good theatre to the Indianapolis community. |
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Etheridge Knight, Inc. |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Etheridge Knight, Inc. continues the legacy of American poet Etheridge Knight. The organization promotes the arts and appreciation of the arts by providing educational programs and workshops that focus on the oral tradition for all ages and cultures. |
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Fishers Arts Council |
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City: Fishers |
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General Description: Our goal for the Fishers Art Council is to: 1) Stimulate increased participation in, and access to, the arts, emphasizing music, the visual arts, dance, literature and cultural events by and for the Fishers community; 2) Advance community support for arts programs and local understanding of the benefits of the arts to community life; 3) Recommending and/or securing private funding sources and projects for the town of Fishers; and Increase the capacity of the Fishers community, community organizations and citizens to use the arts to affect positive community change and image. |
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Fishers Renfaire |
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City: Fishers |
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General Description: The Fishers Renaissance Faire strives to involve and enrich our community and visitors with a unique experience that is educational, affordable, and fun for all ages. |
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Footlite Musicals |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Started back in 1955, Footlite Musicals continues to offer the best of Broadway. The theater presents seven productions a year with a new show on stage about every six weeks. Call or log on to our website for our current schedule. Footlite is conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis at the corner of 19th and Alabama streets in the historic Old North Side neighborhood. Come early and enjoy our beautiful two-manual, eleven-rank Page Theatre pipe organ, one of only a few left in the United States. Admissions: $15 Adults, $13 Students & Seniors (65+) and $10 Children. |
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Freetown Village |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Freetown Village's mission is to educate the public about African American lives and culture in Indiana through living history performances, the collection and preservation of artifacts, exhibits and allied programs. |
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Galerie Penumbra |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Galerie Penumbra is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the Fountain Square Neighborhood of Indianapolis. |
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre produces four professional concerts per season that include world premiere choreography as well as encore pieces from the company's vast and diverse repertoire. |
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Grover Museum |
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City: Shelbyville |
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General Description: We can be found in the heart of Shelbyville, Indiana, which is located about 30 miles southeast of Indianapolis via Interstate 74. Plan your visit around our hours, which are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM or by special arrangement. Our volunteers are valuable assets of Grovers Museum.
A sampling of their many tasks includes greet guests, lead tours, serve refreshments, set up exhibits, arrange rooms for events, serve gift shop customers, kitchen duty, accession artifacts, host cabin at Shelby County fair grounds. |
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Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: 8 great towns, 1 destination; The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit tourism organization. Founded in 1990, its mission is to promote and encourage the development, in Hamilton County, of tourism, conventions, visitors, trade shows, festivals and other special events. |
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Hamilton County Museum of History |
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City: Noblesville |
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General Description: The Old Hamilton County Sheriff's Residence and Jail was built in 1875-1876, four years before the present Court House. It served as the Sheriff's Residence and the Jail until 1977. The Hamilton County Historical Society has the property leased from the County Commissioners and has restored most of the interior and developed the museum for the citizens of Hamilton Co. |
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Hamilton County Public Library - Carmel |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: a/k/a Carmel Clay. We offer the latest books, newspapers and magazines; computers and CD-ROM programs; videos, audio books, DVDs and compact discs; resources for students, hobbyists and business people; and special activities like summer reading programs, storytimes and author visits. |
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Harrison Center for the Arts |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Harrison Center for the Arts seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in the city of Indianapolis by fostering awareness, appreciation, and community for arts and culture. Harrison Center tenants include: 23 local artists (studio space),VSA Arts, the Harrison Gallery, The Advent Project, The Nature Conservancy, and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. |
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Heartland Film Festival |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Heartland Film Festival is an annual film festival that recognizes and honors filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life. The festival is held every October in Indianapolis. |
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Hendricks Civic Theatre |
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City: Danville |
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General Description: The Hendricks Civic Theatre (HCT) is a community theater in which talented residents of all ages perform. |
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Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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City: Danville |
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General Description: Interstate highways 70, 65 and 74, as well as U.S. highways 36, 40 and 136, all intersect Hendricks County making us a practical stop. As home to one of the most diverse auto racing facilities in the county, O'Reilly Raceway Park (ORP) provides over 100 annual events for you and your family to enjoy. Whether you are a drag racing fanatic visiting us over Labor Day for the U.S. Nationals, a stock car enthusiast enjoying three days of racing during the Kroger SpeedFest or a fan of the USAC Midget Racing Series â ORP offers it all. For those who crave the wide-open spaces and simple pleasures as well, Hendricks County has a dozen golf courses awaiting your arrival, as well as small town orchards and markets, an award-winning winery, antique shops and outdoor recreation.
Whatever your pleasure, you will find Hendricks County convenient, affordable, and, best of all, On the Edge of Excitement. |
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Hendricks County Library - Danville |
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City: Danville |
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General Description: Downtown |
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Hendricks Symphonic Society |
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City: Avon |
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General Description: Consisting of a symphony orchestra and symphonic choir with 140 performers |
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Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We offer tours for seniors and encourage seniors to volunteer as our tour guides. |
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Hoosier Salon |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Hoosier Salon is a statewide nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to create an appreciation of art by promoting Hoosier artists and their art. |
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Indiana Black Expo |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Indiana Black Expo is a diverse, not-for-profit community service organization with a myriad of programs and events designed to meet the needs of the local African-American community. The organization hosts two signature events: Summer Celebration and the Circle City Classic Football Game. Visit the web site for more information on various programs. |
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Indiana Historical Society |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and disseminating Indiana history. The independent, nonprofit organization also publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; provides youth, adult and family programming; assists local historical groups throughout the state; and maintains one of the largest collections of material on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest. |
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Indiana Medical History Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Offers unique education programs that enhance state history and science curriculum. Using artifacts, visual images, and hands-on components, students can learn about Frontier Medicine, Medicine in the Civil War, The Truth About Germs, Milestones in Mental Health, and Bones & Brains. |
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Indiana Repertory Theatre |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) values live theatre as an entertaining and educational event created by professional artists especially for our audience. We believe theatre provides a unique opportunity for audiences and artists to share experiences that can be enjoyable, uplifting, thought-provoking, even life-changing. The IRT is the place that creates and perpetuates programs to make these experiences available to all segments of our community. |
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Indiana State Library |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Genealogy, braille and low vision assistance. |
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Indiana State Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Located in White River State Park in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum brings the best of the museum world to Indiana. Filled with three floors of Core Galleries telling the story of Indiana as well as fascinating changing exhibits, the museum explores art, science and culture. |
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Indiana State Police Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: During a tour, visitors can see displays of donated and confiscated items from the John Dillinger era, as well as a moonshine still, a variety of state police vehicles, and numerous antique equipment relating to law enforcement. Free admission. |
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Indiana War Memorial Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The building contains a free military museum that portrays the history of Indiana's gallant veterans from the Battle of Tippecanoe, through the several wars in which we have been engaged, to the present. |
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Indiana Wind Symphony |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indiana Wind Symphony, founded in 1997, has as its mission the presentation of artistic performances of significant music for band and wind ensemble to the Central Indiana community. The ensemble is made up of sixty-five members, and includes professional musicians, music educators, and serious avocational musicians. |
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Indianapolis Art Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Staff and instructors of the Art Center's Outreach programs strive to stimulate and strengthen the role of the arts in underserved communities throughout the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Efforts are targeted at reaching youth living in low income areas with little to no access to the arts. Outreach programming brings high quality art education and artistic experiences to community centers and organizations, churches and schools in various locations. |
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Indianapolis Arts Chorale |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Arts Chorale is giving voice to change as a socially conscious, professional-level vocal music ensemble. We are using the power of music to inspire, challenge and move the audience toward a greater sense of community. We are honored to give you an opportunity to connect with fellow audience members, our partner organizations, and most importantly, with yourself. |
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Indianapolis Artsgarden |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Artsgarden provides a magnificent environment for more than 300 free performances and exhibits each year, and houses the city's only centralized
cultural concierge information service. |
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Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra serves today's diverse audience and builds tomorrow's audience with professional performances of music for the small orchestra and meaningful educational programs. |
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Indianapolis Children's Choir |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC) is a music performance and education program for children and youth that emphasizes the development of musical skills and understanding. Singing is the major focus of the musical experience, and it is a powerfully personal means of musical expression. We hope this experience will form the foundation of a life-long relationship with music for the singers and their families. |
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Indianapolis Civic Theatre |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Indianapolis Civic Theatre is the largest of more than 70 Indiana community theatres and one of the ten largest of over 7,000 active community theatres in the United States. Civic also is considered to be the nation's longest continuously operating community theatre. Founded in 1915, Indianapolis Civic Theatre has been a vital part of the city's cultural landscape for nearly a century, providing quality live theatrical entertainment for a broad-based audience. |
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Indianapolis Convention & Visitors' Assoc. |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (ICVA) is a private, non-profit organization formed in 1923. It is governed by a board of directors, with additional insight provided by an advisors board, and employs a staff of more than 60 professionals. The ICVA is funded from both private (membership, advertising and sponsorship) and public sources (Capital Improvement Board, a portion of the Marion County innkeeper's tax). |
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Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. |
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General Description: Because central Indiana needs a strong and vibrant core, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. exists to continually improve Downtown. IDI is action-oriented and empowered to address, in partnership with the public and private sectors, critical issues that affect the growth, well-being and user-friendliness of Downtown. IDI focus on three areas: development, management and marketing. |
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Indianapolis Maennerchor |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Founded in 1854, the Indianapolis Maennerchor is an open membership men's choir, building on its history as one of the oldest continuously performing choral groups in the United States. Maennerchor invites men from all walks of life to blend their voices in the creation of glorious sound. |
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Located in Speedway, the track is host to many racing events including the 500 mile race, NASCAR and Formula I. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing. In 1987, the museum and Speedway grounds were honored with the designation of National Historic Landmark.
Approximately 75 vehicles are on display at all times, and among the featured attractions are:
â¢The Marmon "Wasp," which won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 with Ray Harroun at the wheel.
â¢More than 30 Indianapolis 500-winning cars.
â¢The four cars driven to victory by A.J. Foyt, including his 1977 machine that represents his record-setting fourth Indianapolis 500 win. |
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Indianapolis Museum of Art |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Museum of Art is among the largest and oldest general art museums in the United States. Founded in 1883, the Museum now boasts a permanent collection of more than 50,000 works of art that span the range and scope of art history. In addition to housing its world-class art collections, the Museum is also a premier showcase for national and international exhibitions. |
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Indianapolis Opera |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Indianapolis Opera is committed to providing the most vibrant live-performance experience to people of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our responsibility as the only professional grand opera company in Indiana reminds us of the importance of that role in engaging larger and more informed audiences to embrace and delight in this enduring art form. |
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Indianapolis Symphonic Band |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Symphonic Band, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation formed by Bob Phillips, our founder, to ensure the continuation of the musical endeavors he began in the 1950's. The corporation consists of a 15-member board of directors that "manages and supervises all activities, operations and properties of ISB, Inc." The current president of the Board of Directors is Tom Potter. The Business Manager is Gayle Moore. |
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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir (ISC) is a major musical force in central Indiana. In addition to its annual subscription concerts, the choir also appears as artistic partners with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. |
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: As one of America's leading orchestras, our mission is:
To advance the enjoyment and appreciation of symphonic music through performances at the highest artistic level and innovative programs that challenge, educate, enrich, and entertain. |
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Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: 48 performers. 216 shows. Five stages. And 10 days of splashy spectacle, provocative pageantry and outrageous outbursts of off-beat theatrical fun.
It's Year Three of the Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival, a big, bold and bodacious celebration of alternative theatre and performance arts. |
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Indianapolis Zoo |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park downtown and is the only attraction accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Association of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden. |
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Indy Baroque |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Members of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra provide ambient music in the early European art galleries. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of harpsichord, cello, violin and bass with baroque music from the era of Bach and Vivaldi (1600-1750). Made possible by the Fine Arts Society.
Admission: Free |
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IndyChoruses |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: IndyChoruses is a nonprofit musical organization whose members join together to strengthen the spirit of pride within the gay and lesbian community, to build bridges of understanding with all people of Indiana, and to enable their audiences and the general public to perceive the gay and lesbian community and its members in a positive way. |
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James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Museum Home, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis historic Lockerbie neighborhood, showcases many of the great poet's personal belongings including his writing desk, portrait of his beloved dog and his top hat and cane. |
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Jewish Community Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The JCC shall be guided by the principles of Judaism and democracy and shall promote an understanding of, and commitment to, Jewish thought, beliefs and values. The JCC shall enrich the lives of the Jewish and general communities by developing and implementing programs for their recreational, educational, cultural, physical and social needs. The JCC shall stimulate and amplify the individual's sense of responsibility to the local community and to society. |
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Kuaba Fine Art Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Kuaba gallery is dedicated to promoting contemporary African art. Our gallery offers distinctive, authentic, and original collectible and decorative objects representing a broad range of African cultures. We also strive to educate the public about African art in the 21st century by having artists that we represent come from the continent for various exhibitions and workshops. |
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Madame Walker Theatre Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Madame Walker Theatre Center operates with a mission to preserve and perpetuate the legacies of its namesake, Madam C.J. Walker. These legacies include entrepreneurship, economic development, philanthropy and arts & culture. The Center is dedicated to the nurturing and celebration of the arts and culture from an African American perspective and provides a forum for arts and cultural programming directed toward cross-cultural appreciation. |
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Martin University |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Martin University will celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 9, 2007. Founded by Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin in 1977, who continues to serve as the universityâs President. Martin University's original mission to serve low-income, minority, and adult learners has not changed, although students from all backgrounds have always been welcome. While the average age of the students remains around 40 years of age, we are enrolling a growing number of young people. Martin University's "non-traditional" student is between the ages of 18 and 22! |
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Morris-Butler House Museum |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Morris-Butler House an 1865 Victorian landmark in Indianapolis offers fascinating tours focused on architecture, decorative arts and family life in the Victorian era. |
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Motus Dance Theatre, Inc. |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Indy's Emerging Modern Dance Company. |
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Murphy Art Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: 5 Galleries, 23 Studios, Art Supplies, Vicoli's Italian Restaurant |
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Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: Antique and modern dollhouses, miniature scenes, hand-crafted miniature art, and private non-miniature collections. Just north of Indianapolis, in Carmel, Indiana. |
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National Art Museum of Sport |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: One of the nation's largest collection of sport related art hangs in the lobbies and corridors of University Place on the campus of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. |
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New World Youth Orchestras |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The New World Youth Orchestras mission is to develop the musical talent and nurture the personal growth of young people in Indianapolis and Central Indiana through the rehearsal and performance of orchestral masterworks, both traditional and contemporary. |
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NoExit |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Our Mission is
to create new ideas and to inspire the unused imagination. NoExit strives for intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experimental means of performance to challenge, provoke, and enlighten the thoughts of others. Our goal is to build a theatre that promotes an imagination without boundaries, one without any one Exit. |
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Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission |
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City: Noblesville |
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General Description: The mission of the Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission is the promotion of cultural activities emphasizing music, art, literature, drama and dance by and for the citizens of Noblesville, to enhance the overall quality of life of the entire community. |
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Northminster Presbyterian Church |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Northminster is a Presbyterian (USA) congregation that reaches out in Christ's love to the Broad Ripple Community. As a reformed congregation, we recognize that Christian faith needs to be articulated and confessed. We look for insights on how to live our lives from the Scriptures and search for ways of understanding and proclaiming the Christian faith in a meaningful and compelling way that speaks to contemporary people in various cultures. This then leads us to our vision of who God is calling this body of Christ that we call Northminster to be. |
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OASIS South |
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City: Greenwood |
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General Description: OASIS is the largest, most comprehensive national not-for-profit education and volunteer service program for mature adults. OASIS serves over 25,500 members in the Indianapolis area. If you are not already a member, you can join now. Membership is free.
Members receive a complimentary course catalog with challenging programs in the arts and humanities, health and wellness, history and science, computer and distance learning. |
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OASIS Washington Square |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: OASIS is the largest, most comprehensive national not-for-profit education and volunteer service program for mature adults. OASIS serves over 25,500 members in the Indianapolis area. If you are not already a member, you can join now. Membership is free.
Members receive a complimentary course catalog with challenging programs in the arts and humanities, health and wellness, history and science, computer and distance learning. |
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Peewinkle's Puppet Studio |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: This charming old world style, 50 seat puppet theatre is just a few blocks south of Circle Centre in downtown Indianapolis. Ideal for school groups, scouts, birthday parties and reserved parties. Peggy Melchior, Debbi Stutzman and Heidi Pearson, of MMHP Puppet Productions Inc., present captivating and creative puppet shows for children and puppet making day camps and workshops. Handicapped accessible. Parking is available along the brick wall of the building during the showtime. If full, you may park at Express Parking, corner of South Street and Meridian Street/Madison Avenue. |
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Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We are Phil. The Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis and we are musicians of all ages. From the 4 year-olds to teens in Our Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, and the young adults to 80-year-olds in the Philharmonic, we share the common goal of bringing you timeless music that has spanned the generations. Join us for our 2006 & 2007 season and you too can become a part of GENERATION PHIL. |
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Phoenix Theatre |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Phoenix Theatre offers a number of volunteer opportunities for those looking for fun ways to get involved. We welcome help in the form of ushers (it's the easiest usher gig in town!), technical assistance (backstage or physical plant), office assistance (filing, mailing), and more. Call our volunteer coordinator Tom Robertson at 317.635.7529 for more details. |
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Pike Performing Arts Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Pike Performing Arts Center (PPAC), located in northwest Indianapolis, first opened its doors in 1996. This impressive facility houses a nearly 1500-seat Auditorium and a 150-seat Studio Theatre, complemented with state-of-the-art equipment. Being both an educational and community focused venue, we are home to the outstanding Pike High School Performing Arts Department, as well as being available for use by outside organizations. The Box Office is looking for several people who would like to assist in ticket sales during the week-day. Some computer literacy would be helpful and good telephone skills are a must. Volunteers can work for as
little as 2 hrs-1 day per week or more time can be scheduled. 10am - 4pm monday
through friday. Each volunteer is eligible to receive 2 free tickets per show for any PPAC sponsored presentation during the year. |
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President Benjamin Harrison Home |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The President Benjamin Harrison Foundation, Inc., a not for profit, tax-exempt organization, is dedicated to maintaining and preserving the President Benjamin Harrison Home as a museum and memorial to the only President of the United States elected from the State of Indiana. Open to the public as an educational and historical service, the Home seeks to promote patriotism and citizenship through appropriate educational activities and by artfully exhibiting the Victorian time period as Harrison and his family might have experienced it. |
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Ruschman Art Gallery |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Since 1986, the Ruschman Art Gallery has been exhibiting contemporary fine art by regional and nationally known artists, rotating monthly exhibitions in adjacent gallery spaces. |
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Shelby County Players |
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