January 16: Prince Among Slaves featuring Khabir Shareef |

Hear a storytelling performance about the true story of a prince from Guinea, West Africa, who survived servitude in 1800s America. This is one activity of many at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in celebration of Martin Luther King’s Birthday.

January 16: Murvin Enders @ UIndy for Dr MLK Jr Day |

Longtime Indianapolis civic leader and corporate executive Murvin Enders will be the keynote speaker Jan. 16 for the University of Indianapolis’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.

January 16: Dr MLK Jr celebration @ Madame Walker — “Living the Dream and Saving the Legacy” |

The Madame Walker Theatre Center continues its annual tradition of a morning Freedom Walker down Indiana Avenue followed by a lively celebration in the historic theatre.

January 15: IUPUI’s 43rd Dr MLK Jr celebration dinner — From Revelation to Revolution |

Speaker at IUPUI’s 43rd annual celebration dinner of Dr Martin Luther King Jr features a former leader of the Black Panther Party, Elaine Brown.

Preview of books about Christianity in China (Butler on January 24) |

As part of its Faith and Vocation series, Butler will host two of the world’s leading experts on Christianity in China: Fenggang Yang of Purdue and Lian Xi of Hanover College. Profs. Yang and Xi …

January 14: Celebrate MLK Jr at Our Beloved Community Multigenerational Festival @ CTS |

One of the great MLK traditions in Central Indiana combines stuff for the kids and serious discussions for grown-ups.

January 14: The Rhythm of Indiana Avenue |

Rhythm! Discovery Center and the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation present a special discussion and performance titled The Rhythm of Indiana Avenue, includes a presentation by Indianapolis drummer Lawrence Clark III discussing Indianapolis’ jazz tradition and Indiana Avenue, a mile-long street just northwest of Indianapolis’ Monument Circle filled with jazz clubs, restaurants, cafes and theaters.

January 13: IDADA TURF art kick-off gala |

IDADA (the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association) is making use of Super Bowl XLVI to promote Indy’s art scene with TURF. Good for them. TURF kicks off with an expensive gala and reaches a peak with a push to get visitors out of the SB bubble and into galleries on First Friday.

January 13: Evidence Dance |

Evidence Dance melds traditional African dance with contemporary choreography to create unforgettable programs that astound audiences with their sheer virtuosity.

January 13: Van Cliburn medalist Yeol eum Son |

Pianist Yeol eum Son (pronounced Yadum Son) astonishes audiences with her vibrant, emotional and technically-perfect performances, and she’s got the awards to prove it.

January 12: The Power of Objects |

White Wolf James (Pomo/Cherokee), assistant curator of Native American art, history and culture at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, talks about the meanings of natural and man-made objects in traditional Native American cultures.

January 12: Big Car Volunteer/Participant Meeting |

Big Car and its creative writing partner, Second Story are deciding what they’ll do in 2012. That’s why they’re having a general meeting for volunteers and anyone else who’d like to get involved. Want to help in the parking lot garden at Service Center? Or work with kids on art or writing in one of our spaces? Or help invent great ideas for ways to get people active and engaged in art and creativity? Or participate in or support exciting events and public programs?

January 12: No Limits – What the Numbers Tell Us |

What are the stories behind the numbers from the latest Indianapolis census? Who is living here? How does that affect how we govern, assign representation in Congress, and shape neighborhoods? How do we plan for social and economic priorities and even see ourselves as a city? Join in the discussion by calling, tweeting, and Facebooking your thoughts during the No Limits radio show.

January 11: State of the Judiciary |

Retiring Chief Justice Randall Shepard will give his twenty-fifth state of the judiciary address to the General Assembly and Governor. Make use of your right to attend the people’s business and listen to a very smart judge.

January 11: “Could the Euro Implode?” |

“Could the Euro Implode?” Yikes, that’s a good question! Michele Fratianni, one of the top European business researchers, Michele Fratianni is one of the rare chances Indy has to hear about the Euro-crisis from a world-class expert this spring, don’t miss his talk.

January 10: “Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary” |

As part of the celebration of Dr MLK Jr Day, Indiana historian Ray Boomhower discusses his book Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary.

Ten Ways to Celebrate Dr. MLK Jr. Day |

More events are being planned for Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day than any one person can consume. Even though the laws of time and space prevent you from attending all of the events, you …

January 6 & 7: Pianist hero Yefim Bronfman plays with ISO |

Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman returns in Brahms’ mammoth Piano Concerto No. 2, a work marked by maturity and skill, displaying heroism, virtuosity and Romantic depth.

January 6: East Side Story |

Forget about the Sharks and the Jets. That’s West Side Story. Join the Harrison Center and I-AD in celebrating the East Side Story — from the work of amazing eastside artists, to the neighborhood revitalization being accelerated by the Super Bowl Legacy Project.

January 6: Building Nursing Capacity in Liberia — Educational and Leadership Initiative |

IU has a USAID funded partnership with the University of Liberia to address a national shortage of healthcare workers in Liberia, an African nation with which IU has had long-standing ties. The partnership will implement …