Let’s hope that the 2008 election goes more smoothly than the 2000 election, and the ACLU has only a civic rather than professional interest in the outcome. This will be your first chance to hear from the area’s top experts why things went down as they did.
Says Jim Lehrer of Purdue Prof Porter Shreve’s latest novel: “When the White House Was Ours is as good as it gets. Porter Shreve tells the story of the Truitts, a most unusual displaced family who come to Washington, DC from the Midwest to start an alternative school in a white house. They arrive about the same time Jimmy Carter, the man from Plains, comes to another White House with a credo about trust. The end result is a tale of sheer delight—beautifully told in perfect pitch.” When has Jim Lehrer ever steered us wrong?
“HobNob: Meet the Candidates” is the premier political event in Central Indiana, opening the region’s election season. The event gathers the candidates for the upcoming election year in a casual and fun environment that community members the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the candidates.
Says Chicago Tribune reporter Richard Longworth: “The first task is to tell the truth, that the Midwest’s golden era is gone forever. Much of the Midwest is in denial. It will take courageous leadership to speak the truth.” Globalization is whacking us in the Heartland, Longworth explains the problems better than anyone else … let’s help him help us discover some solutions.
Cong Peiwu is one of the most important figures making sense of America for China’s leaders. And he’s coming to Indy to hear what we think about the elections. Join him for a breakfast discussion of the American presidential campaign and Indiana’s local elections.
From cutting-edge research to venture capital to virtual partnerships, there are multiple issues that will have an impact on the Life Science industry in Indiana. This program will focus on some of the trends from local and national perspectives that could impact Indiana’s Life Sciences industry.
Going Local Week is August 31 – September 6. All eaters (a.k.a. everyone) can explore the benefits of eating locally produced foods. The challenge encourages participants to include one Indiana grown or produced food in each meal for one week. Invoke Studio’s Laura Henderson (whose championing of the film FLOW earns her a title as honorary Provocatrix), Slow Food Indy and Goose the Market invite you to explore the pleasures and benefits of eating locally grown and produced foods Slow Food style. Discover why Slow and Local is rewarding nutritionally, socially, environmentally and economically. Not to mention delicious!
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute strives for the elimination of hatred and prejudice from our world. CANDLES pursues this goal through education about the Holocaust and the power of forgiveness. And shoes. CANDLES and Samaritan’s Feet are teaming up to collect 1 million pairs of shoes for kids in Darfur!
As part of his series “Together Again: Music & Poetry,” Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf joins with jazz pianist Monika Herzig (and the alternative country and American group Tom Roznowski and the Living Daylights) to perform songs and poems about war and peace.
Thanks to her residency with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indy is privileged to host one of the rising stars among composers, Gabriela Lena Frank. She is composing Peregrinos (Pilgrims), a new orchestral work inspired by the experiences of Latino immigrants in Indianapolis. In the meantime, you can meet Frank and hear some of the music that won her prestigious residency.
NUVO gives Provocate 2007 Cultural Vision Award
Provocate featured in Indianapolis Monthly
"Award combines film, activism: Festival to recognize social justice of Sept. 11, Congo in discussions,"
Indiana Lawyer April 16, 2008 ... on Provocate's Eric Parker Social Justice Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival
