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  • May 22: An Education Conversation with Carey Dahncke
    Join SPOKES (School on Wheels' new outreach community) at Scotty's Brewhouse Downtown for an evening of friends, networking and an 'education conversation' with Carey Dahncke.  He'll discuss the benefit of educational resources in addressing specific needs of students without stable housing.
  • May 22: Behind the Shelves at Pogue’s Run Grocer
    Renee Sweany, also of Green Piece Indy fame, will share her insight on why eating cooperatively is so important - to the community, the local economy and for our health.
  • May 23: Indonesian scholar explores the significance of the rise of Indonesia
    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?
  • May 23-26: Neighborhoods USA conference
    Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is the largest grassroots conference in the nation. The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center is the host for the 37th Annual conference with this year’s theme, Communities Building Community. Some 800-1,000 community leaders from around the country are expected to converge on Indianapolis. These leaders will learn from one another new and innovative ways to make a difference in their communities.
  • May 23: Watch the film “Muslims”
    Frontline: Muslims is a documentary which explores the basic tenants of the Muslim faith, and how the lessons of Islam are followed and interpreted by different people in different parts of the world, including Muslims in Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Turkey, Malaysia, and the United States.
  • May 23: INDIE GAME — The Movie
    Indie Game: The Movie portrays four developers, three games, and one ultimate goal: to make the video game a supreme form of expression.
  • May 24: “Bellflower” closes the Indy Film Fest’s spring series
    Best friends Woodrow and Aiden spend all of their free time building MAD MAX-inspired flamethrowers and muscle cars in preparation for a global apocalypse. But when Woodrow meets a charismatic young woman and falls hard in love, he and Aiden quickly integrate into a new group of friends, setting off on a journey of love and hate, betrayal, infidelity, and extreme violence more devastating and fiery than any of their apocalyptic fantasies.
  • May 26: Auto Racing Legend at the Crispus Attucks Museum
    On the eve of the big race, the IPS Crispus Attucks Museum will host another educationally empowering program with the family of African-American racecar driver and master mechanic of the early 20th century, Charlie Wiggins. Also joining the program is racing legend Willie T. Ribbs, the first African American to drive Formula One and to qualify and compete in the Indy 500
  • May 30: Lugar Energy Center head Peter Schubert on energy geo-politics
    What is thought of as energy geopolitics today has come to encompass much more than physical control over resources to advance state interests. It also refers to the ability to influence or even set world prices for fuels and technologies, and to leverage energy power to achieve a larger political end or ward off interference from other states and nongovernmental bodies. Energy geopolitics can still mean expanding one state’s power and security at the expense of another’s in a zero-sum game, but it also can involve human rights or humanitarian intervention.
  • May 30: Behind the Indiana Experience — What’s in our Library?
    Without the William H. Smith Memorial Library, IHS would not have much to base its exhibitions, programs and other educational offerings on. Join IHS Director of Reference Services Suzanne Hahn and Exhibition Department research team member Krystal Gladden in a discussion and show-and-tell of collection items that have allowed IHS to create the Indiana Experience.
  • May 30: Education Accountability
    Significant changes are under consideration for rewriting the federal No Child Left Behind Act, for Indiana’s waiver from those federal policy requirements, and for ongoing developments in the state’s accountability provisions. Moderated by Matt Tully, ...
  • May 18 & June 1: Talk-back after performance of “San Merci”
    One of the powerful plays in Indianapolis this spring is Sans Merci. Join the cast and crew of Sans Merci, PFLAG, provocate.org, IYG, and Amnesty International while they engage in a community conversation about the gay rights, activism, and international affairs on June 2nd immediately following the show.
  • June 2: The WOMAN-up! 1-Day Conference
    The WOMAN-up! conference focuses on developing healthy relationships with Black women. It is clearly understood that when communities have healthy women, the families and overall communities do well. The WOMAN-up! conference will help Black women ...
  • June 2: Back to the Future — Mid-Century Modern Tour
    Indiana Landmarks hosts the fifth annual tour of mid-century modern homes. Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour gives attendees the opportunity to look inside private homes dating from the 1950s and 1960s, some decorated with vintage furnishings by Knoll, Eames, and others. This year's tour focuses on the north-side Indianapolis neighborhoods of Arden and Williams Creek.
  • June 3: From the Edge of Faith to the Embrace of Reason
    Teresa MacBain is the executive director for The Clergy Project, a safe haven for active and former clergy who do not hold supernatural beliefs. The Clergy Project is working to expand its reach by providing tangible assistance to transitioning clergy via a financial grant and reemployment aid.
  • June 4: I Want to Be a Social Entrepreneur — Now What?
    Social entrepreneurs are the new and unlikely heroes at the corporate tables.They are becoming a driving force for societal change and business innovation, leading the rising field of social enterprise.What does it mean to be ...
  • June 6: Provocators explain “Why the Decisions really are great in 2012″
    In this ninth part of the eight part Mid North Shepherd Center's Great Decisions series, Provocate's John Clark and Susan Erickson connect the series' eight topics: Mexico, Indonesia, oceans, cyber-security, the Middle East, Iraq & Afghanistan, democratization, and energy politics. Several of these issues have become much more urgent since the Foreign Policy Association selected them in late 2011; all could have a profound impact on the 2012 presidential campaign.
  • June 9: Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis Centennial Celebration
    Participate in a book launch for a new centennial history publication on the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis by joining several of the contributors in conversation. Through dialogue, learn about the history and impact of the Church Federation on the local community.
  • June 9: Experience Asia without leaving home
    For the fifth year, Asian American Alliance of Indiana is partnering with IndyParks and Garfield Park to bring Asia to Indianapolis.  The event features ethnic dance and music, colorful costumes, Asian cuisine, art and cultural displays, ...
  • June 9: Steel Ponies History Day @ Eiteljorg
    Learn about the history of motorcycles and two of the most popular American brands—Indian and Harley Davidson—from Ed Youngblood, former president and CEO of the American Motorcycle Association. Hear Matty Bennett, owner of National Moto & Cycle, Co. speak about the fascinating history of boardtrack racing.
  • June 13: Education Finance
    This conversation gives an extensive outlook on changes in methods and means for funding our education system and what the future may hold for the policies guiding the financing of our schools. The event will ...
  • June 14: Shari’a Beyond the Headlines
    Prominent local scholars, lawyers, and religious practitioners will debate and discuss the role of sharia, or Islamic law and ethics, in American life, going beyond recent headlines about the sharia to offer an in-depth examination of sharia in the U.S. courts and its meaning in the lives of Muslim Hoosiers.
  • June 16: Creating a Sustainable Company
    Sustainability-focused companies have been found to financially outperform their peers in almost every industry by an average of 15%. Large global enterprises are investing in sustainability not only because it’s the right thing to do, ...
  • June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
    Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter.
  • June 21: Indy Transit – The Missing Link
    With so many great pieces in place, we need to connect them. IndyTalks with leaders about owning the future of Central Indiana and that last bold step to draw us together with transit. In partnership with the Indiana Citizens Alliance for Transit and the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority.
  • June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
    Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter.
  • June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
    Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter.
  • June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
    Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter.
  • June 27: Behind the Indiana Experience — Indy Sports
    So what if the “Big Game” has passed. Indy’s sports heritage is as vibrant as ever at the History Center. Explore the Lanham Gallery’s current exhibition, Greatest Moments in Indy Sports History, and then hear from the team who brought it all together, Chris Mize, public historian, and Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star photo researcher.
  • June 29: Let Freedom Ring — From Justice to Jazz
    There’s no better reason for celebration than Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US. It is not a national holiday, but it definitely should be observed. The National Juneteenth Observation Foundation ...
  • July 1: East of the River plays the Early Music Festival
    East of the River explores Medieval music of the Mediterranean and travels eastward through the Balkans to Armenia and the Middle East, exploring the earliest songs of those extraordinary cultures together with their traditional dances
  • July 10: IndyTalks about Race
    Our community is at the crossroads of many issues but perhaps none so important at race relations. The Dialogue-to-Change initiative provides an on-going effort to create understanding about racism through community-wide dialogue and action.
  • July 12: Indiana Black Expo Ecumenical Service
    IBE's ecumenical service kicks off the summer celebration, and is one of Indy's biggest religious events every year. Keynote speaker is Bishop Walter Thomas, Pastor, New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore
  • July 14: Assessing the Market When Writing a Business Plan
    Market research will establish whether to proceed with the business plan. Workshop participants will describe a business concept that they have and perform an industry analysis. The focus will be on determining the target market, ...
  • July 19: Indiana Black Expo Education Conference
    Everyone is searching for the most effective best practices to improve academic achievement. Hundreds of educators throughout the Midwest will converge on Indianapolis in the middle of their summer break to hear from experts and to brainstorm solutions. This year’s theme is “Developing the Mind of the New Millennium Student.”
  • July 20: IBE Cultural Arts Pavilion Literary Café
    Featuring: Author’s Parlor, Artists’ Market, Cultural Gallery and Heritage Place. Featured Professional Artists: Terry Boykin, Gail Cunningham, Grace A. Harris, Kevin West and Jeff (Obafemi) Williams. Featured Author: Portia A. Cosby. Additional Authors: LaVita Bell, T.C. Carrier, Makeba ...
  • June 21: Steel Ponies — Celebrating Women and Motorcycles
    Hear Christine Sommer Simmons, co-founder of Harley Women Magazine and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member, talk about her experiences riding cross-country on her 1915 Harley “Effie” bike during the 2010 Cannonball Run. Sommer Simmons will sign copies of her book in the museum store immediately following her presentation.
  • July 21: Funding Your Start-Up
    This workshop speaks on how to find resources and capital to help grow and start your business. From money that is right in front of us to institutions and angel investors. How do you get ...
  • July 31: Building Blocks for Early Learners
    Learn everyday tips to stimulate important learning and brain connections within young children during this presentation by WFYI as part of the American Graduate Initiative. Parents and caregivers will gain an understanding of a ...
  • July 31: Social Media 101
    You’ve heard of social media, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc., but don’t fully understand how you should be using it to help your business. Learn the basics of building your online brand and how to market ...
  • August 9: Understanding U.S. Laws
    Suzanne Gaidoo, attorney with Lewis & Kappes, and Candi Perry of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will explain common misunderstanding of U.S. laws and what you should do if you are stopped by a police officer.
  • August 14: Parent-Teacher Partnership Matters
    Parents and teachers are invited to a conversation about strategies for partnerships from preschool to high school, guidance on how to be a great parent-teacher partner, and ideas for effective two-way communication between home ...
  • August 26: Dig IN — A Taste of Indiana
    Indiana chefs, growers and producers will make their way to White River State Park to showcase their high quality locally produced products, and remind Hoosiers there is much more than corn in Indiana. Dig IN will feature educational discussion panels, cooking demonstrations, urban gardening exhibits, local expert Q&A sessions, wine tastings, beer and food pairing, and much more.
  • August 28: Teacher Town Hall
    Local teachers are invited to discuss the realities they face in the classroom and share their stories about the challenges, successes, hopes, goals and disappointments they face each day. This program is presented by ...
  • September 8th — Crossrides
    Take a self-guided tour of where Indy's historic roads cross. Wind up at City market for prizes and conversation.
  • September 15: Indianapolis Global Women’s Summit
    This is one of 1000+ Summits across the globe in 2012 from London to Bangalore, to Kenya to Australia, to many places here in the US. It's a world-wide movement sponsored by the WIN (Women’s Information Network) to strengthen women and families through education, enlightenment, & entrepreneurism in an effort to eradicate illiteracy, poverty, & hunger and lift the level of love, prosperity, and peace on earth.
  • October 3: IndyTalks presents Mapatory
    Indy Hub, LISC and Earth House are bringing together some of Indy's leading community developers to discuss our options and play "Mapatory" —an original game of chance and hard community building decisions.
  • October 18: Somaly Mam on fighting evil
    "Fighting Human Trafficking and Child Prostitution" is an effort to save children from sex trafficking. The nine-month initiative will culminate with our Annual Afternoon Tea and Speaker Series featuring two pioneers of children's rights: Somaly Mam and Linda SMith
  • October 18: Becoming an International Humanitarian Incubator
    A dynamic network of these young leaders, led by students from China, will lead a discussion of how philanthropy is impacting their home countries and their own careers, and how Indianapolis can foster international philanthropy as an integral part of emerging onto the global stage.
  • October 23: Helping Kids Succeed in School
    Lauren Harvey of the Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication at IUPUI will discuss ways in which non-native English-speaking parents will learn how to help their children with reading and school work at home. Materials and suggestions for children of all ages will be provided.
  • November 15: 85th Anniversary of the Madam Walker Theatre Center
    Sitting on the historic crossroads of Indiana Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., the Madam Walker Theatre has graced Indy with its presence since 1927. Enjoy an open house and community gathering to recognize and celebrate this cultural icon as we talk about the future of Indiana Avenue.