March 16: Housing as a Platform to Health and Self Sufficiency for Persons with HIV/AIDS and Their Families |

The event will feature Executive Director of the National AIDS Housing Coalition, Ms. Nancy Bernstein and a panel discussion with local housing coordinators.

March 16-17: Going Green Festival @ ISM |

Challenge your skills at spotting energy foes, conduct water quality experiments, plant your own garbage garden and create masterpieces of recycled art all while saving green to be green! Meet members of environmental awareness organizations and businesses from around the state who will be available to show you the latest, greatest and simplest ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Mid North Shepherd Center’s 2012 Great Decisions Series |

This year the Shepherd Center has recruited a journalist whose book on Afghanistan will receive its Indianapolis debut at his talk; professors and experts from the University of Indianapolis, Marian University, IUPUI, and Indiana University; and specialists from the private sector and Provocate.

March 15-April 15: See the Phoenix Theatre’s production of CS Lewis & Sigmund in “Freud’s Last Session” |

It’s fiction, this play about 2 men who never met one another. But any chance to imagine the interplay between CS Lewis and Sigmund Freud is worth taking seriously.

March 15: The Hunt for Dark Matter — What is the Universe made of? |

Dr. Rafael Lang of the Physics Department at Purdue University will lead a discussion concerning our current understanding of the Universe while illustrating a range of different observations. From this, it will become clear that Dark Matter is a key component, vastly more relevant than all the known matter taken together, be it stars, planets, dust, or even Black Holes. But what is Dark Matter, really?

March 14: Talk with artist Lesley Baker about (un)Natural |

NUVO has this review of Lesley Baker’s exhibition (un)Natural, which shows at wUG LAKU’S STUDIO & gARAGE through the end of March.
View and discuss the exhibit with Baker.
When: Wednesday March 14, 7:00 pm
Where: wUG LAKU’S …

March 14: Indonesia — one of Asia’s rising stars |

Having emerged from authoritarianism in the last 15 years, Indonesia has made remarkable strides politically, economically and socially. Yet the new, democratic Indonesia is still a developing country facing considerable challenges. How can Indonesia continue its path of growth, reform and prosperity? What is Indonesia’s role in the global community?

March 14: An Education Conversation with Matt Tully |

Indy Star political columnist Matt Tully has created quite the conversation around education in Indianapolis. His series on Manual High School resulted in a new book Searching for Hope: Life at a Failing School in the Heart of America, now available by order through IU Press.

March 14: Sabrina Falls brings her harp to the Artsgarden |

Sabrina Falls discovered peace and joy from a harp in a time of sorrow. She shares it today with the sick and dying, and with folks lucky enough to hear her at the Artsgarden.

March 13: Celeste Golden Boyer, 2006 IVCI Bronze Medalist |

Said the Dallas Morning News: “Ms. Golden went well beyond the usual assets of flawless intonation and high-tech facility. This was phrasing and articulations of deeply innate musicality…”

March 13: The Lasting Legacy |

The NFL has a new champion, the Zip Line is gone from downtown, but we hope the action isn’t! How will Indianapolis build on the social capital, volunteers, economics, and legacy of the Super Bowl?

Provocate’s Picks — Where the Cool Kids Will Be March 12-18 |

March 12: Watch the documentary “Waste Land” |

Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

March 12: Interfaith discussions of Islam @ CTS |

Asma Afsaruddin, Professor of Islamic Studies and Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at Indiana University. She is the author and/or editor of six books, including a senior editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Women (2012), an advisor to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life for the project “Global Survey of Muslims,” a frequent participant in the “Building Bridges” seminar, convened by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.

March 10: Explore yourself with the film “I Am” |

I AM is the story of a successful Hollywood director, Tom Shadyac who experienced a life threatening head injury, and his ensuing journey to try and answer two very basic questions: What’s wrong with our world? and What can we do about it?

March 9: Soweto Gospel Choir |

When it comes to vocal talent, Africa, and more particularly South Africa, has spawned the most evocative sounds on earth and still produces the very best that the world has to offer in this art form. Soweto Gospel Choir is that very best.

March 8: See the deportation fairy tale “Le Havre” |

Le Havre is a Sundance and Toronto Film Festival selection and Finland’s official submission for Foreign Language Oscar consideration. A political fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic cinema of Jean-Pierre Melville and Marcel Carné, Le Havre is a charming, deadpan delight.

March 8: Celebrate International Women’s Day |

The best celebrations of International Women’s Day this side of Europe are usually put on by IUPUI’s Rufus & Louise Reiberg Reading Series.Join community writers, artists and activists to celebrate women’s creativity around the world!

March 8: America China Society of Indiana’s internship matchmaker |

This event will provide both Chinese college students & American college students focusing on international business, Asian studies, or Chinese language with the opportunity to network with Indiana companies seeking to fulfill summer internship positions.

March 7: A look at the health of the world’s seas |

The world’s oceans are essential to life on earth, and are tremendously sensitive to global climate change. What are the consequences of climate change on oceanic factors like biodiversity, sea levels and extreme weather systems? How can the U.S. and its international partners address the emerging challenges to this shared resource?