IRT unveils who will succeed Janet Allen at the artistic helm
Janet Allen will leave big shoes to fill when she retires July 1 after more than 25 years as the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre’s artistic director and co-CEO. But the IRT …
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State Museum exhibit to relive Indiana’s glory days of auto-making
Indiana was once a mecca of automobile manufacturing and, wow, Hoosier manufacturers turned out some beauties. Ten of them will be on display as part of Vintage Vision: Cars of …
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For Black History Month: Twin poets laureate tell stories from the front lines
Storytelling Arts of Indiana will honor Black History Month by hosting two of the most respected artists in the poetry/spoken-word genre to Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center on …
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Book club for the ‘scientifically curious’ resumes on Feb. 7
Since this item was posted on Jan. 28, the first session, for The Martian, has been changed. This post reflects that change. The 12th season of Books, Booze & Brains …
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$5 million in upgrades planned for Kennedy-King Memorial Site
A plaza, pavilion and public art are among the improvements coming to the Kennedy-King Memorial Site, city officials announced on Jan. 17 – most appropriately on Dr. Martin Luther King …
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‘Kings & Queens’ is theme of 27th annual Art & Soul celebration
Four featured artists highlight the schedule of the 27th annual Art & Soul celebration showcasing Black visual art and music in February. Since 1996, Art & Soul has helped expand …
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Walker Legacy Center to celebrate MLK Day of Celebration in style
Award-winning social justice leader and movement strategist Tamika D. Mallory will speak at the 41st Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration at the Madam Walker Legacy Center at …
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Live theaters offering a variety of productions in January
Fresh off the holiday season, theaters in the Urban Times zone are preparing for a new round of opening nights. Those include: * Wednesday, Jan. 11 – The Indiana Repertory …
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Winter Market continues momentum for new Fountain Fletcher District
The Fountain Fletcher District will host its first Winter Market in partnership with The Salvation Army Fountain Square on the third Saturdays in January, February and March. The market will …
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First Friday report: Harrison Center to feature several special exhibits
Artist Johnny McKee has created a meditative collection of skyscape paintings which will comprise Prodigies and Portents, to be on exhibit in the Harrison Gallery when the Harrison Center hosts …
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