The Indianapolis Museum of Art had plans for a unique art & nature park that could transform the way we think of museums, art, and nature. Now they have scaled back by half. Good news, bad news, or something else? The museum’s leaders explain their new and improved vision.
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Ever wanted to wander through the Children’s Museum when it is uncluttered by children? Maybe explore exciting new uses for caramel and alcohol while strolling through the Dinosphere? Indy Hub is putting together the best local social and civic organizations and grad schools to show young professionals Indy has to offer. Combine relaxed networking with free hors d’ouvres and complementary “turtletinis.”
Your grandfather might have attended the first Talbot Street Art Fair 53 years ago, when Herron Art School students tried to show off (and just maybe to sell) some of their works. Today it is one of the biggest neighborhood art fairs in the country, with more than 250 artists coming to Indianapolis from across North America to show off (and just maybe to sell) some of their works. Way bigger than in Grandpa’s day, but it costs the same for admission (zero) and it’s just as much fun.
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Your grandfather might have attended the first Talbot Street Art Fair 53 years ago, when Herron Art School students tried to show off (and just maybe to sell) some of their works. Today it is one of the biggest neighborhood art fairs in the country, with more than 250 artists coming to Indianapolis from across North America to show off (and just maybe to sell) some of their works. Way bigger than in Grandpa’s day, but it costs the same for admission (zero) and it’s just as much fun.
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Be in the Mass Ave area when for one night it transforms into a rainbow rave. Scrunch up your eyes at when you attend the IndyPride’s parade — the party on wheels culminating Pride Week — and you might fool yourself into thinking you are in San Francisco. Open your eyes wide and beyond the drag queens throwing beads you’ll see that Indianapolis has a thriving GLBT community. It also has a lot of straight people committed to tolerance, diversity and serious dancing.
A three-band lineup will play a show at Radio Radio in Fountain Square to benefit the Hoosier Environmental Council. (more…)
Premise # 1: Central Indiana is receiving a grwoing number of refugees, which is a good thing but presents all of us with major challenges. Premise #2: At the same time, Hoosiers are working around the world with refugees and displaced persons. The conclusion from these two premises: We have a unique opportunity to help solve problems of poverty and social conflict globally and locally.
Give to a refugee and a refugee will return the favor. For instance, bring a dish of food to share at Exodus’s World Refugee Day celebration, and you can try some excellent food prepared by our newest Hoosiers.
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It’s time to break out the top hat & black-tie and head back to Hedback Theatre for Footlite Musicals’s “A Night on Broadway.”
You may have to pay $150 a plate at the AFC Peace Award VIP reception and dinner, but it’s well worth it. Not only will you feast your palate on the delicious cuisine, your eyes on the international decor, and your ears on the delightful music, but you’ll also get to be a part of the humanitarian efforts the AFC’s Peace Award recognizes.
Ambassadors For Children is a local nonprofit based here in Indy that reaches out to the rest of the world. They recognize one person every year who has made a significant impact in the world in regard to disadvantaged, abused, or abandoned children. Last year it was Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. This year it’s Mr. Scott Neeson. Who is Scott Neeson and why is he receiving AFC’s 2008 Peace Award? Mr. Neeson has been president of 20th Century Fox International and has led Sony Pictures International. He is now the founder of the Cambodian Children’s Fund and lives permanently in Phnom Penh.
Ambassadors for Children supports sustainable programs in developing countries, like the building of schools and orphanages and computer centers. Plus, they set up trips where voluntourists can serve kids everywhere, from Jamaica to Malawi. Here’s just a smattering of the service trip possibilities AFC offers:
You can serve in Jordan for nine days, sleeping in Bedouin tents and 5-star hotels.
Or try Serbia and Montenegro, where you can help develop the AFC’s arts education center.
Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Meet & Greet Reception at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Register here.
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
