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General Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Message..................................................................................... 2 Major Donors............................................................................................ 3 Opening Night: Taking It ALL-IN................................................................. 6 Festival Programs (listed in date order)................................................. 10-45 Closing Event: 19th Annual Public Conversation........................................46 Event Index.............................................................................................48 Festival Partners...................................................................................50-51 Donors.............................................................................................. 52-53 Festival Team......................................................................................54-55 2015 Theme: Dream................................................................................ 56 About Spirit & Place...........................................................................58-59
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Opening Night Taking it ALL-IN
Friday, November 7, 5:00-8:00 PM The Hall 202 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis FREE 317-278-3623 / festival@iupui.edu Presented by Spirit & Place Festival and Indiana Humanities with Cultural Cannibals, Foundation East, Indiana Historical Society, The Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center, Indy Reads, IndyGo-Indianapolis Public Transportation, IU Center for Civic Literacy at IUPUI, IU Kelley School of Business-Indianapolis, WFYI, and YELP.
Kick-off the 19th annual Spirit & Place Festival with a night of fun, music, food, prizes and surprises! All ages will enjoy this festive First Friday event in The Hall, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. • • • • •
Bike, bus or walk to get the red-carpet treatment. Get a scorecard when you arrive and try out crazy-fun challenges that help you explore, discover, remember, read, participate, connect, reflect, and dream. Take a 15-minute, round-trip ride on The Transit Center Graffiti Bus (with surprises on board!) See the Magic #8 Bus exhibit to explore public transportation (and be sure to check out their Spirit & Place event on Saturday, November 8). Plus music by Cultural Cannibals, food, and beer!
Didn’t make it to Opening Night? You can still go ALL-IN and win prizes by completing challenges at IndianaHumanities.org/ALLIN and using #ALLINSP.
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ARTS AT BUTLER
Must-See Events Butler Theatre presents:
Butler Opera Theatre presents:
Butler Ballet presents:
African tales come to life through song and dance in this new work
featuring the Butler Jazz Ensemble
a beloved holiday tradition featuring the Indianapolis Children’s Choir
November 19 and 20, 7:00 p.m.
December 4, 7:30 p.m.
Schrott Center for the Arts
December 5, 8:00 p.m.
Details at www.butler.edu/music/tickets
December 6, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The WaTer Carriers
November 12 and 14, 7:00 p.m. November 15, 7:30 p.m. November 16, 2:00 p.m.
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Butler ArtsFest 2015: Outlaws and Outsiders, April 9–19. Details and tickets available at www.butlerartsfest.com in January.
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A Poetic Journey through Urban America Saturday, November 8, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM DePauw University, The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics 2961 West County Road 225 S., Greencastle FREE; optional $10 lunch with poets 317-938-7026 / board@brickstreetpoetry.org
Urban Voices
Presented by Brick Street Poetry Inc. and The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, DePauw University.
Keynote speaker Coleman Barks and other noted American poets come to Indiana to examine poetic perspectives on urban life in 21st century America. 10:45 AM Keynote Address & Reader, Coleman Barks, author of numerous Rumi translations and Professor Emeritus of English, University of Georgia
9:00 AM Opening 9:15 AM Readings from Urban Voices; 51 Poems From 51 American Poets
11:45 AM Lunch: To pay for a special lunch with the poets, visit www.brickstreetpoetry. org for details.
10:00 AM First Breakout Session (Please choose one.) • The City in the Poet – Led by Dr. Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, Virginia Poet Laureate (2006-2008) • The Poet in the City – Led by Lisa Starr, Rhode Island Poet Laureate (2008-2013) • The City in the Poet – Special Session for DePauw students led by Dr. Joseph Heithaus, Professor of English
12:45 PM Readings from Urban Voices; 51 Poems From 51 American Poets 1:15 PM Second Breakout Session (Please choose one.) • The City in the Poet – Session Leader TBA • The Poet in the City – Led by Marjory Wentworth, South Carolina Poet Laureate (2003-present)
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Out of Chaos, Hope Saturday, November 8, 1:00-3:30 PM Northminster Presbyterian Church, Calvin Hall, lower level 1660 Kessler Blvd., East Dr., Indianapolis #17 IndyGo Bus Line FREE 317-251-9489 / media@northminster-indy.org
Public health crisis
Presented by Northminster Presbyterian Church and The Polis Center, IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI.
A documentary, spoken-word art, data maps, and a panel discussion come together to explore the public health crisis of gun violence in our community. Welcome Documentary Screening of Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence Performance Tony Styxx, spoken-word poet Panel Discussion Panelists: Deputy Chief Brian Mahone, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Rev. Charles Ellis, Ten Point Coalition Dr. Shaun Wood MD, Medical Director, St. Vincent Stress Center Emergency Room Doctor (TBA) Gun Violence Victim (TBA) Moderator: Pastor Teri Thomas, Senior Pastor, Northminster Presbyterian Church Question & Answer Session and Discussion Closing Light refreshments available. #SPindy | 317-278-3623
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Running Bravely Through Life Saturday, November 8, 1:00-4:00 PM Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis Included with Museum Admission: $12 adults/ $10 seniors / $6 children 4-17 317-275-1310 / information@eiteljorg.com
Billy Mills Photo courtesy of Billy Mills
Presented by Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art; American Indian Programs, IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI; the NCAA; and Native American Educational and Cultural Center at Purdue University with support from Citizens Energy Group and Oxford Financial Group, Ltd.
Meet Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) and see the film “Running Brave,” which chronicles his journey from the Pine Ridge Reservation to the medal platform at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. As a kid on the reservation, Billy Mills had it tough: he was orphaned by age twelve and once considered suicide. “I felt broken by the racism around [me and looked] toward Native American virtues and values to overcome that,” he relates. In high school, he discovered his passion for running, which led him to the University of Kansas on full athletic scholarship. Fifty years ago, he achieved one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, winning the gold in the 10,000 meter event. Billy Mills joined forces with Eugene Krizek to create Running Strong for American Indian Youth, a non-profit dedicated to bringing resources and hope to American Indian communities. Film Screening Running Brave Question & Answer Session Billy Mills and his wife Pat Mills Book Signing Wokini: A Lakota Journey to Happiness and Self-Understanding by Billy Mills and Nicholas Sparks
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From Addiction and Loss to Wholeness Saturday, November 8, 1:30-3:00 PM Fairbanks Recovery Center, Rm. 128 8102 Clearvista Parkway, Indianapolis FREE 317-572-9469 / kgill@fairbankscd.org
Photo credit: Marg Herder
Presented by Fairbanks, Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, and The 24 Group.
Confronting addiction doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Hear stories of healing in a panel conversation that touches on spirituality, music, writing, and public policy. Participate in the conversation and learn more about common myths, misconceptions, and resources. Panelists: Kim Manlove, Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition Diana J. Ensign, Author, Traveling Spirit: Daily Tools for Your Life’s Journey Maggie A. Lewis, Dove Recovery House for Women Patrick Sadlowski, Hope Academy Graduate, Class of 2013 Moderator: Dan Carpenter, former Indianapolis Star columnist
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Magic #8 Bus Saturday, November 8, 1:30-4:00 PM The Hall 202 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis FREE 317-801-0983 / artfunddream@gmail.com
Photo credit: Jenna Lynn Steele
Presented by Foundation East with support from IndyGo-Indianapolis Public Transportation.
A photo exhibit paired with public memoirs and discussion explore changing perceptions about mass transit on the Eastside of Indianapolis. Do you ride public transit for either work or play? Magic #8 Bus fosters a dialogue based on neighbors riding the bus together and changing their perceptions of the bus. First Stop: “Get on the Bus” Tour the photo exhibit and read the public memoirs in The Hall’s gallery. These images and words highlight four trips taken by Eastside residents to family-friendly, cultural, and sporting events earlier this year. Second Stop: “Ride the Bus” Listen to a panel discussion about current opinions towards public transit and recent shifts in the dialogue. Panelists: Bryan Luellen, IndyGo Nancy Larner Ruschman, Irvington resident Mark Latta, Marian University Writing Center Jena Lynn Steele, Photographer Moderator: Addison Pollock, Indiana Citizens Alliance for Transit (iCAT) Final Stop: “You’ve Arrived” Share your public transit experiences and continue touring the exhibit. Exhibit hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, through November. 14
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Faith to Freedom: The Underground Railroad Saturday, November 8, 2:00-4:00 PM Indiana Interchurch Center, Ste. 125 1100 West 42nd St., Indianapolis FREE (donations accepted) 317-987-2817 / Tahlib@AlphaOmegaArts.org
“The Underground Rai lroad� (1893) Photo credit: Charles T. Webber. Collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum
Presented by Alpha & Omega Project for Contemporary Religious Arts, Center for Interfaith Cooperation, Conner Prairie, and Indiana Interchurch Center.
Explore the role of the arts in overcoming slavery past and present with national leaders, including Rev. Dr. Clarence Newsome, CEO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Opening Re-enactment of an escaping fugitive on the Underground Railroad presented by Conner Prairie Living History Museum
Keynote Presentation Rev. Clarence G. Newsome, PhD, President, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Welcome Gregory Disney-Britton, Board Chair, Alpha & Omega Project for Contemporary Religious Arts
Presentation of the A&O Prizes for Student Art | Local Awards Virginia Bievenour, Curator in Residence, Indiana Interchurch Center Verneida Britton, Executive Director, Alpha & Omega Project for Contemporary Religious Arts
Presentation of the A&O Prize for Artwork of Year | National Award Sarah Adams, Owner, AV Framing and Fine Art Gallery Remarks & Donor Appreciation Gregory Disney-Britton
Reception in IIC Art Gallery
Presentation of the A&O Prize for Clergy Advocacy | National Award Rev. Vivian Wyatt, Pastor, Life Journey Church Mark Fairchild, MSW, LSW, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers - Indiana Chapter #SPindy | 317-278-3623
Closing/Invitation to Gallery Reception Gregory Disney-Britton
Exhibit hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, through November 29.
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Veterans Reclaim Armistice Day Saturday, November 8, 2:00-3:30 PM The Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library, Clowes Auditorium 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis FREE 317-652-1954 / info@vonnegutlibrary.org
Kelly McKevers Photo credit: Drew Endicott
Presented by Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library; The Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library; and Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans explore, through a panel discussion and arts fair, the varied war experiences of male and female service members and the ways they use the humanities to cope. Welcome KimAnn Schultz, writer/illustrator and Marine mother Special Guest Kelly McKevers, NPR National Correspondent (Iraq War Correspondent) Panel Discussion Panelists: Jim Brown, Director, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Olivia Cobiskey, Army Captain and Iraq war veteran Magnus Johnson, Director, ElderHeart; former Marine and war veteran Kenona Southwell, Military Family Research Institute Closing
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Debating Our Progress Saturday, November 8, 3:00-6:00 PM Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center 708 East Michigan St., Indianapolis FREE 317-920-0330 / info@inrc.org
Indianapolis
Presented by Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center and Public Allies Indianapolis.
Has Indianapolis become a city with more or less access and opportunity for its citizens? Debate teams from Butler University and IUPUI square off on this question followed by group discussion and visioning. Welcome Anne-Marie Taylor, Executive Director of Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center Mitzi Wilson, Director of Public Allies Indianapolis Introduction to Debate Format Casey Kelley, DebateIndy Debate: Butler & IUPUI Debate Teams Moderated by Casey Kelley Discussion Facilitated by staff from Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center and the members and alumni of AmeriCorps Public Allies Reflection Closing Mitizi Wilson, Director of Public Allies Indianapolis Light refreshments available.
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Light, Living, Laughter, and Hope Saturday, November 8, 7:00-9:00 PM Christian Theological Seminary, Shelton Auditorium 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis $20 / $15 students and retirees 317-931-2326 / events@cts.edu
Carrie Newcomer Photo credit: Jim McGuire
Presented by Christian Theological Seminary; Butler University Center for Faith and Vocation; Congregation Beth-El Zedeck; Indiana Writers Center; and Storytelling Arts of Indiana.
Stories and songs are masterfully intertwined to illuminate the presence of the sacred throughout life’s journey. Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Quaker songwriter Carrie Newcomer host a very special interfaith evening of stories and songs that express the common quest of the soul. Sasso’s stories for children and adults are poignant, powerful, and ask all the right questions. Newcomer’s songs are thoughtful, poetic, good-naturedly humorous, and grounded in a tradition of honoring the presence of the sacred in our daily lives. This collaboration of life-affirming stories and songs will be an evening to remember. Program: Beginnings The Gathering Simplicity on the Other of Complexity Experience, Memory, and Forgetting Coming Home The Hope We Carry
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Love Starts Here Saturday, November 8, 7:00-8:30 PM Indiana Interchurch Center 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis FREE (donation requested) 708-703-2066 / rev.carolynlesmeister@gmail.com Presented by Community of the Living Spirit, Indiana Youth Group, and Indiana Interchurch Center.
TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms) representatives use performance and conversation to explore mental health challenges such as depression, addiction, and suicide. Welcome and Acknowledgements Rev. Carolyn Lesmeister, Community of the Living Spirit Video Music Steve McMorran, Satellite One Story Denny Kolsch, TWLOHA Representative and Registered Mental Health Intern, relates his story of depression, addiction, and anxiety which led him into a spiral of heroin abuse and isolation. He reveals his own experience of hope and redemption. Break Conversation with the Audience Closing TWLOHA information and merchandise is available, as well as information about local mental health resources.
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John Zwara: Artist, Patient, Wanderer Sunday, November 9, 1:00-3:30 PM Indiana Medical History Museum 3045 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis $5 317-635-7329 / education@imhm.org
John Zwara, Seven Steeples Central State (1938)
Presented by Indiana Medical History Museum and IUPUI Herron School of Art and Design-Art Therapy Program.
An exhibit and presentation explore the life and work of a local artist, who painted while a patient at Central State Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis. Presentation One Rachel Perry, former Fine Arts Curator at the Indiana State Museum and a leading authority on John Zwara, acquaints attendees with the wandering artist’s life and work. Presentation Two Juliet King, Professor of Art Therapy at Herron School of Art and Design and a practicing clinician, places Zwara’s story in the context of the development of art therapy throughout the 20th century until today. Before and after presentations, view the Indiana Medical History Museum’s John Zwara collection in the upstairs exhibit hall.
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From Indianapolis to Bangladesh Sunday, November 9, 2:00-4:00 PM Second Presbyterian Church, Rm. 356 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis FREE (donation requested) 317-203-0603 / contact@obathelpers.org
Forgotten Photo credit: Katie Basbagill- www.bohemianredimages.com
Presented by OBAT Helpers Inc. and Second Presbyterian Church.
Trace the personal stories of hardship, survival, and hope experienced in Bangladeshi camps through a documentary, discussion, and an exhibit created by a human rights photographer. Engage in insightful conversations with the presenters who have journeyed to Bangladesh and returned with their unique and personal inspirations, ideas, and reflections. OBAT Helpers is an Indianapolis based non-profit that serves as the only organization in the United States dedicated to supporting Pakistanis who are stranded in Bangladesh. These stranded Pakistanis, called Biharis, were supposed to be repatriated forty-two years ago. Today, they still live in impoverished camps that were meant to be temporary. Forgotten by the international community, their daily lives are complicated by an uncertain legal status in Bangladesh. Documentary Screening of Journey to Change Presenters: John Clark, Associate Professor at IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI; Creator, Provocate; and advisor, OBAT Helpers’ Board Carey Craig, Director of Operations, OBAT Helpers Hannah Croucher, Membership Development Manager, Girl Scouts of Indiana; volunteer, OBAT Helpers Fatima Hussain, Special Projects Coordinator, ARNOVA; Creative Consultant, OBAT Helpers Anwar Khan, Founder and President, OBAT Helpers Arishaa Khan, Special Events and Projects Coordinator, OBAT Helpers
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Life Dances Sunday, November 9, 2:00-4:00 PM Arthur M. Glick JCC, Laikin Auditorium 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis FREE 317-251-9467 / lfreeman@JCCindy.org
Photo credit: Drew Endicott
Presented by Arthur M. Glick JCC, Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center, Dance Kaleidoscope, and Indiana Writers Center.
Dancers interpret the lives of community elders in a multi-media performance that combines storytelling, projected images, and dance. Welcome Lev Rothenberg, Director Arts and Education, Arthur M. Glick JCC Performance of 12 Life Stories Elders, Readers, and Dance Kaleidoscope Performers Question & Answer Session Writers and Dance Kaleidoscope Performers Reception
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Artists Becoming the New Theologians Monday, November 10, 7:00-8:30 PM Indiana Interchurch Center, Krannert Room (2nd Floor) 1100 West 42nd St., Indianapolis FREE 708-805-1688 / soleil14@sbcglobal.net Presented by Butler University Center for Faith & Vocation and Center for Interfaith Cooperation.
Jump into the “Religion, Spirituality, and the Arts” conversation as local artists and theologians bridge the often disconnected communities of religion and art. What happens when artists act as theologians through their creative interpretations? How do religious leaders engage with art and artists as a vehicle for expression and understanding? Presentations are followed by roundtable discussions. Presenters include: John J. Domont, an Indiana native, is a multi-faceted, contemporary artist whose pieces emphasize the unity of the seen and unseen. David Landis is an artist and veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department who juggles the challenge of working in two disparate fields. Michael “Mikal” Saahir is the Imam of the Nur-Allah Islamic Center, a student of Imam W. Deen Mohammed, and the author of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad: The Man Behind the Men. Sandy Eisenberg Sasso served as Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck for 36 years, has authored and edited many books, and now serves as the Director of the Religion, Spirituality, and the Arts Seminar. Julie Stewart writes short stories and is currently working on her second collection, Three Sisters, a fictional account of three generations of women in her family. #SPindy | 317-278-3623
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Musical Journeys of Immigrant Composers Monday, November 10, 7:30-9:00 PM University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall 1400 E. Hanna Ave. FREE 317-788-3255 or arts@uindy.edu
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Presented by University of Indianapolis and Immigrant Welcome Center.
Hear performances and learn about the music and life of composers who fled the oppression of their homeland in search of freedom. University of Indianapolis music faculty pianists Elisabeth Hoegberg and Rebecca Sorley, mezzo-soprano Mitzi Westra, and guest ISO cellist Ingrid Fischer-Bellman share music and stories of immigrant composers. Kaddish, Joachim Stutschewsky Ingrid Fischer-Bellman, cello, and Rebecca Sorley, piano
from Six Morceaux, Op. 11, Sergei Rachmaninoff 2. Scherzo 3. Russian Dance 4. Waltz Elisabeth Hoegberg and Rebecca Sorley, piano
Three Jewish Dances, Marc Lavry 1. Sher 2. Yemenite Wedding Dance 3. Hora Elisabeth Hoegberg, piano
Bright Moonlight, Chen Yi Mitzi Westra, mezzo-soprano, and Rebecca Sorley, piano
What Good Would the Moon Be, Kurt Weill Economics
Duo Ye, Chen Yi Rebecca Sorley, piano
Trouble Man Mitzi Westra, mezzo-soprano, and Elisabeth Hoegberg, piano
from Three Songs Without Words, Paul Ben-Haim 1. Arioso 3. Sephardic Melody
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Wilderness to World Class City Tuesday, November 11, 7:00-8:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) The Athenaeum Theatre 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis $5 / FREE for children 12 & under 317-231-0010 ext. 1128 / agraves@herronhighschool.org
Journey of Indianapol is Photo credit: Claude McNeal Productions
Presented by Herron High School, Claude McNeal Productions, Indiana Humanities, The Athenaeum Foundation, and Young Actors Theatre (YAT) with support from presenting sponsor American Senior Communities, community partner sponsor Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP, hospitality sponsor The Indianapolis Propylaeum and through a matching grant from Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Song, dance, historical photographs, and narration combine to tell the story of Indianapolis in this original Claude McNeal musical performed by high school students. Celebrate the epic journey that made Indianapolis what it is today. The play is the product of a collaborative historical research partnership between author, Claude McNeal, and David Bodenhamer, Founder and Executive Director of The Polis Center at IUPUI. The award-winning show first originated around the publication of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis in 1994. This new version emphasizes the passage of people, places, and events that shaped the city. Young actors bring to life the rich history and heritage of Indiana’s capital city, from its founding in the 1820s to present day. Experience the automobile manufacturing boom, the heyday of Indiana Avenue, the literary age, and more. Meet some of our city’s most iconic citizens, such as: • Booth Tarkington • Kurt Vonnegut • Madame Walker • James Whitcomb Riley • Colonel Eli Lilly • May Wright Sewell • Hoagy Carmichael Attendees will receive a bike trail map of the historic places mentioned in the play. #SPindy | 317-278-3623
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From Age-ing to Sage-ing Wednesday, November 12, 1:30-3:30 PM Wheeler Arts Community Center, Community Theatre 1035 Sanders St., Indianapolis FREE 317-791-5930 / amagan@uindy.edu Presented by University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, Memorial BrainWorks, and Sage-ing International.
The elder third of life is a time of sharing, contributing, and becoming. Explore the use of journaling and wisdom circles, which can help you navigate this time intentionally. This participatory experience is open to elders and to people who work with or care for older adults. Explore opportunities for continuing the experience after this event. Presenters: Rosemary Cox, LCSW, Memorial Brainworks Ellen Miller, PT, PhD, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community Elizabeth Weber, PhD, University of Indianapolis, Department of English
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Beyond Perceptions: Immigration Wednesday, November 12, 6:00-8:00 PM The Indianapolis Art Center, Outreach Gallery 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis FREE 317-255-2464 / info@indplsartcenter.org Presented by The Indianapolis Art Center and Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps with support from Prizm Art Supply.
Pairs of youth artists and foreign-born adults will show artwork, tell stories about their individual experience, and share about their student-immigrant partnership. Art has the power to shape how we see each other and the world. Immigration is a topic that greatly impacts our community and our country, but it is often distilled into one image or stereotype. This exhibit brings the human element back into this issue by bonding two groups: local high school art students and foreign-born individuals. During October, the pairs met and delved into the topic of immigration and their personal stories. They then created art based on this exchange. View artwork made by the pairs and video documentation of the process. Hear directly from the participants about their experience and what they learned. Create your own art focused on heritage and immigration. Exhibit on display through November (except holidays). Exhibit Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM–10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
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One Million Journeys, One Destination Wednesday, November 12, 6:00-8:00 PM The Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library, Clowes Auditorium 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis FREE 317-275-4099 / webmaster@indypl.org Presented by The Indianapolis Public Library, Immigrant Welcome Center, and Indiana State Museum.
Witness a photo exhibition that showcases stories and images of families and individuals who have journeyed to Indianapolis. Exhibit Opening and Reception Presentation M. Teresa Baer, author of Indianapolis: A City of Immigrants Question & Answer Session Closing Free copies of Indianapolis: A City of Immigrants available while supplies last. Exhibit on display through January 7, 2015. Exhibit Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday: Noon-5:00 PM
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Awkward Conversations Wednesday, November 12, 6:00-7:30 PM Phoenix Theatre, Basement 749 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis FREE 317-416-7741 / Info@OurMosaicCity.com
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Presented by Mosaic City and IndyHub with support from New Day Craft.
What does it feel like to be (race)? Group activities, presentations, and candid conversations explore race and cultural relationships in Indy. Mosaic City and IndyHub lead a 90-minute session of transparency, honesty, and real conversation. We’ll explore race and the dynamics of difference. Free beer and snacks available.
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Will You Marry Me? Wednesday, November 12, 6:30-9:00 PM Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Frank and Katrina Basile Theater 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis FREE 317-232-1882 / reservations@indianahistory.org
Photo credit: Martin Collection, IHS
Presented by the Indiana Historical Society and The Circle: Jews, Germans, and Hoosiers in Conversation.
Marital configurations have created legal and cultural debates for centuries in the United States. Explore this history through interpretive performances and a panel discussion, as well as conversation and collage-making activities. Welcome Cynthia Capers, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Indiana Historical Society Museum Theater and Historical Context Dan Shockley, Director of Museum Theater, Indiana Historical Society Eloise Batic, Director of Exhibitions Research, Indiana Historical Society Panel Discussion Panelists: Richard L. Spleth, Regional Minister, Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Indiana The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Moderator: The Honorable David J. Dreyer, Judge, Marion Superior Court Break Light refreshments available. Dialogue and Collage-Making Activity The Circle: Jews, Germans, and Hoosiers in Conversation will lead discussions and collage making activity. Closing 30
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One Year Later Wednesday, November 12, 7:00-9:00 PM The Athenaeum, Theatre 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis FREE 317-503-5852 / info@leavingyourreligion.com
Jim Mulholland
Presented by Leaving Your Religion and The Athenaeum Foundation.
Respected Indianapolis author and former pastor Jim Mulholland shares the challenges, lessons, and unexpected consequences of his journey away from religion. Welcome Cassie Stockamp, The Athenaeum Foundation Reflections from a Journey Away from Religion Jim Mulholland Intermission Question & Answer Session Closing Cash bar available before the event and during the intermission. Copies of Jim Mulholland’s latest book will be available for purchase (cash only).
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A Global Health Journey Thursday, November 13, 5:00-8:00 PM Timmy Global Health Headquarters 22 E. 22nd St., Indianapolis FREE (donation requested) 317-920-1822 / sarah@timmyglobalhealth.org
A Global Health Jou rney Photo credit: Gabrielle Cheikh Photography
Presented by Timmy Global Health, Gabrielle Cheikh Photography, and 3rd Strand LLC.
An interactive photographic exhibit and film explore health disparities in five countries. Sample food from featured cultures and learn about making a difference in global health and Indianapolis. This open-house style event highlights the global health journey of developing world communities. View a short documentary film about healthcare service provision in the Dominican Republic at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, or 7:30 PM. Through photographs by Gabrielle Cheikh Photography and a film by 3rd Strand LLC, discover how the world’s most pressing global health issues challenge Indianapolis. Expand your knowledge by talking to prominent physicians, including Timmy’s founder Dr. Chuck Dietzen, and international development advocates throughout the evening. Light snacks and beverages available. Free parking available in the Timmy lot and on the street.
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Engaging & Celebrating with the Burmese of Central Indiana Thursday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 PM University of Indianapolis, Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis FREE 317-788-3557 / mfoulkrod@uindy.edu
Burma Youth aiming for sucess in Central Ind iana Photo credit: BACI
Presented by the University of Indianapolis and the Burmese American Community Institute.
Experience the dance, desserts, and games of Burma, while learning how Burmese refugees balance their traditions and new identities as residents of Indianapolis. Individuals from the Burmese communities of Central Indiana alongside non-Burmese will interact and celebrate through diverse experiences: • Watch the documentary: The Exodus of Burmese Refugees. • Celebrate through traditional music and cultural dances. • See Burmese arts and crafts on display and try making your own. • Hear stories from Burmese refugees. • Get a taste of Burmese and Chin cuisine and flavors.
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Separate Ways: Travel Stories, Karaoke, & Chinese Food Thursday, November 13, 7:00- 9:00 PM Szechwan Garden 3649 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis FREE, participants requested to purchase restaurant food/beverage 317-644-9250 / info@bigcar.org
Looking at Detroit fro m Belle Isle Photo credit: Jim Walker
Presented by Big Car and Indiana Humanities.
Conversation, food, and karaoke punctuate an evening that features travel stories from local people about little known places. Bring photos of your own favorite, under-appreciated local or inspiring international spot. At this dinner theater-style event, nine locals have four minutes to tell stories about a place that has inspired or influenced them and four minutes to share a favorite spot in Central Indiana. This event happens in one such place: the private banquet room with a karaoke stage at arguably the best Chinese restaurant in town, in the International Marketplace neighborhood. Order your own meal at the beginning of the night, and enjoy special guests singing songs by the rock band Journey (in a nod to the Spirit & Place theme) during breaks between the three flights of speakers. Bring your travel or local photos to add to a big sharing wall, trade travel tales, and even take the stage as the evening morphs into an authentic karaoke party.
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The Journey Home from Prison Thursday, November 13, 7:00-9:00 PM The Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library, Riley Meeting Room 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis FREE 317-532-1367 / tgray@recycleforce.org Presented by RecycleForce and Dept. of Anthropology, IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI.
One-third of Indiana’s incarcerated population returns to prison because of minor technical rules violations (TRVs), not new crimes. Former prisoners and presenters talk about the impact of TRVs. Presentation Professor Sue Hyatt of IUPUI presents findings and observations from her study of the courts and how technical rule violations are addressed. Panel Discussion Panelists: RecycleForce employees describe their journey home from incarceration. Moderator: Calvin Houston, RecycleForce Don’t miss an eye-opening quiz which reveals the hurdles one has to clear once released from prison. Question & Answer Session
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Immigration Simulation Experience Friday, November 14, 6:00-8:00 PM Indiana State Museum, O’Bannon Hall 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis FREE 317-274-2211 / cigil@iupui.edu Presented by Office of External Affairs, IUPUI; The Sosa Group, and Indiana State Museum.
This simulation experience offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by immigrants to our city, especially those in the Latino community. Take on the role of an immigrant family member living in Indiana for a realistic glimpse into the day-to-day struggles of immigrants. The simulation is divided into three 15-minute sessions, each of which represents one week in the life of an immigrant. During these sessions, you will resolve the unplanned, daily challenges immigrants face, which may vary depending on their legal status in the United States. Welcoming Remarks Carlos Sosa, The Sosa Group Immigration Simulation Roundtable Discussion Reflection This event was created in 2013 by five IUPUI students from the School of Public & Environmental Affairs (SPEA) in response to a class assignment, which asked them to develop an event to change minds and foster cooperation.
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Celebrations Friday, November 14, 7:00-8:30 PM Broadway United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 609 E. 29th St., Indianapolis FREE 317-231-6785 / rwolff@IndianapolisSymphony.org
Tony Styxx
Presented by the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, iibada Dance Company, Visual Artist Carol White, and Broadway United Methodist Church.
Live performances, storytelling, and an art exhibit celebrate the journeys and achievements of five Indianapolis African American women. Centered on the work of poet Mari Evans, enjoy traditional and contemporary versions of “Celebrations” and “I am a Black Woman” performed by locals Ophelia Wellington, founder of Freetown Village, and Tony Styxx, spoken-word poet. These themes will be revisited in short segments as we share the stories of five Indianapolis African American women who have nurtured young people and adults alike for many years: poet Mari Evans, founder of iibada Dance Company Sabra Logan, founder of Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Betty Perry, Ophelia Wellington, and visual artist Carol White. Find joy and beauty as we explore journeys through visual art, the spoken-word, and music and dance performance. We will conclude with an opportunity for the audience to engage in storytelling as we learn how to share our individual journeys with one another.
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Spirit Slam Friday, November 14, 7:00-9:00 PM Christian Theological Seminary, Shelton Auditorium 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis FREE 317-931-2300 / welcome@cts.edu Presented by Studio Ninety-Six at Christian Theological Seminary and the Worship and Arts Ministry of Light of the World Christian Church. This program is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Spoken-word performances showcase the artistic relationship to sacred texts as local youth and adults interpret JOURNEY-themed scripture from the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament. Final contestants, chosen from YouTube submissions in early fall, have five minutes to compete with their spoken performances. On-the-spot judging is based on performance length, depth of connection to the theme Journey, performance quality, and audience feedback. Three contestants will move on to a final round and prizes will be awarded for top performances. Julian “J.Kwest� Deshazier, musician and pastor, emcees Spirit Slam. Julian serves as pastor of University Church in Chicago and is a regular contributor to Sojourners and UrbanFaith publications. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School and McCormick Theological Seminary.
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Spirited Chase Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM begins at a MYSTERY Downtown Indianapolis Location $25 per car / $15 per 2 cyclists 317-636-2020 / chase@wfyi.org Presented by WFYI and its community partners.
Travel to hidden gems that uncover many dimensions of JOURNEY in our city. Learn about each destination’s work and participate in fun activities during this adventurous exploration. This interactive on-the-go program offers you the chance to visit six secret locations in search of understanding the various ways in which members of our community encounter and experience JOURNEY. During your “chase,” you will be given an envelope at each destination with information about the next stop. The envelope includes precise directions for driving (or biking) and parking. The six community partner venues are unique and each offers its own creative and engaging brand of “journey.” Come prepared to be a little daring and maybe to get a bit dirty. (Outdoor and hands-on activities are a definite possibility!) You will have the chance for photos along the way, a lunch stop, and a time for reflection and feedback at the end of the day. So, pack your bags, and join us on a day-long JOURNEY around Indianapolis! WFYI will try to accommodate dietary requests. Participants with needs that cannot be met will be notified prior to the event.
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Become a Citizen Diplomat: Here and Abroad Saturday, November 15, 1:00-3:00 PM International School of Indiana, Black Box Theatre 4330 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis FREE 317-327-3145 / global@indy.gov
Taking the Oath to become a Citizen Dipl omat
Presented by Indianapolis Mayor’s Office International and Cultural Affairs and International School of Indiana.
A librarian, firefighter, and teacher share stories about their journeys to Indianapolis Sister Cities. Learn how to get involved in international exchange programs, and opt to take the Citizen Diplomat Oath. Overview of Sister Cities Initiative Mayor’s Office International and Cultural Affairs Panel Discussion Panelists: Ann Ricciardelli, employee at Central Library and Sister Cities Ambassador to Hangzhou, China Andrea Korreck, Principal of Clinton Young Elementary School in Perry Township, host of XiaCheng school district delegation from Hangzhou, China Jason Kistler, firefighter in the Indianapolis Fire Department and participant in the Indianapolis/Cologne Sister City Exchange Program Citizen Diplomat Oath Question & Answer Session Sister Cities Exhibit Tables Learn about international vocational exchange opportunities, get ideas for cultural and educational programs, and find volunteering options.
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Visualize Without Your Eyes Saturday, November 15, 1:00-2:30 PM The Sol Center 708 E Michigan St., Indianapolis FREE 317-292-4323 / info@ash-interactive.com
Wonder Photo credit: Pete Brown
Presented by ASH Interactive and Bosma Enterprises with support from SHS International.
How do people without sight experience visual art? This exhibition invites you to use simulators, touch, and a mobile app to “see� the art. Art on Music Exhibition Tour Roundtable Discussion Panelists: Pete Brown, Artist, Curator, and Founder, ASH Interactive Lise Pace, Senior Marketing Manager, Bosma Enterprises James Michaels, Vice President of Program Services, Bosma Enterprises Adam Rodenbeck, Lead Salesforce Developer, Bosma Enterprises Contributing Visual Artists Light refreshments available.
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Art: The Essential Fuel Saturday, November 15, 2:00-4:00 PM Castleton United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 7101 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis FREE 317-927-8786 / art4healing@gmail.com
Mind, Body, Art Art & Photo by Kristi Gmutza
Presented by Art of the Soul Studio, Association for Indiana Music Therapists, Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana & Studio E, Indiana Art Therapy Association, and Still Waters Adult Day Center.
Discover how the arts fuel the spirit and give meaning to the human experience. Find your creative path to well-being in this interactive and fun session with local music, dance, art, and drama therapists. Presentations and performances by: Danielle Yeti and Rachel Hedges, The Jack Davies Lindsey Wright, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy, Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc.; President, Association for Indiana Music Therapy Jessica Buescher, MA, ATR, Art Therapist and Business Owner, Art of the Soul Studio; President, Indiana Art Therapy Association Heidi Fledderjohn, MA, BC-DMT, Dance/Movement Therapist, Still Waters Adult Day Center Kathy Pellman, Executive Director, Still Waters Adult Day Center Michelle Yadon, MA, RDT, CTRS, Drama Therapist, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation; Monon Community Center Inclusion Supervisor Kristi Gmutza, ATR-BC, Art Therapist, Art of the Soul Studio; President-Elect, Indiana Art Therapy Association
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Adventures in Healing: Congregations & Healthy Communities Saturday, November 15, 3:00-5:00 PM Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Dining Room 418 E. 34th St., Indianapolis FREE 317-274-3689 / davcraig@iupui.edu
Community Garden
Presented by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Center for Interfaith Cooperation, Community Health Network’s Faith Health Initiative, Coppin Chapel AME Church, Eastern Star Church, Holy Cross Church, Indiana Center for Parish Nursing, Kingsway Community Care Center, and Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Get inspired by stories of congregations and community partners encouraging health and healing. Learn how to be a healing guide in your congregation or community. “Stories of Healing” Panel Maggie Charnoski, recently retired Executive Director, Trinity Free Clinic Lisa Fleetwood, Faith Community Nursing Coordinator, Community Health Network Sara L. Green, Special Events Manager, Eastern Star Church “First Steps” Action Tables Experts share tips and discuss first steps in creating and sustaining a variety of health ministries: • free clinics • faith community nursing • community health initiatives • elder care • refugee and immigrant outreach • community gardens • and more Free parking lot just north of the church off N. Central Ave.
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From Plant to Popcorn: How Do They Do That? Sunday, November 16, 1:00-3:00 PM IUPUI Campus Center, Rm. 450C 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis FREE 317-274-5483 / kelleyindy@iupui.edu Presented by IU Kelley School of Business-Indianapolis and Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc.
Popcorn fun for all-ages includes a self-guided scavenger hunt plus exploration of the journey of popcorn from farm to movie theater. Get a list of items for the scavenger hunt from the Spirit & Place website starting on November 7, 2014. Bring your scavenger items and experience a hands-on, interactive exhibit where you can harvest, shell, and process ears of corn into popcorn. Guess the number of kernels in a jar to win a prize and plant a cornstalk to take home with you. Talk with a popcorn farmer and learn how a local Indianapolis retailer flavors and colors popcorn for sale at their store.
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Play’s the Thing Sunday, November 16, 1:00-3:00 PM ComedySportz 721 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis FREE ($10 donation recommended) 317-951-8499 / Bernie@aplayfulpath.com
Bernie DeKoven
Presented by A Playful Path and CSz Indianapolis/ComedySportz.
Bernie DeKoven, Indianapolis resident and author of A Playful Path and The Well-Played Game, tells playful stories and, with the help of CSz players, illustrates them with games that make you laugh. Six stories. Six games. Each story inspiring. Each game illustrated by the improvisational skills of the CSz players. Each game an invitation to play. No game compulsory. All in good fun. You can download, for free, the book in which most of the stories appear on aplayfulpath.com. Bernie is an internationally recognized “Shaman of Play.” You can learn more about Bernie DeKoven on his site deepFUN.com. Welcome & Acknowledgments Bernie DeKoven, author and “Guru of Games” Readings from A Playful Path Bernie DeKoven and CSz Players Activities The CSz Players and Bernie DeKoven will alternate readings with fun and funny games that build community, invite playfulness, and make you laugh. Sharing Perspectives Now that you’ve had a good laugh, how do you feel? What did you learn? Share your reactions to the games and readings. Closing
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Closing Event 19th Annual Public Conversation: Journey’s End
Sunday, November 16, 4:00-5:30 PM, Book-signing to follow Christian Theological Seminary, Shelton Auditorium 317-278-3623 / festival@iupui.edu FREE A conversation on end-of-life issues brings together the perspectives of care giver, patient, and physician. Moderated by Kevin Armstrong, CEO, Methodist Health Foundation. A journalist and world-renowned author of 17 books, Gail Sheehy has changed the way we look at the stages of life. Her revolutionary book, Passages, was named by the Library of Congress one of the ten most influential books of our times. In Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence, she writes about her 17-year journey caring for her husband. Her memoir, DARING: My Passages, is being released this fall.
Mark Nepo
Gail Sheehy
Poet and storyteller Mark Nepo has published 14 books including the New York Times No. 1 bestseller Book of Awakenings. He has recorded eight audio projects and appeared several times with Oprah Winfrey on her “Super Soul Sunday’ program on OWN TV. As a cancer survivor, Nepo often works with healing and medical communities and he devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship.
Timothy E. Quill is a physician specializing in palliative care at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, where he is professor of medicine, psychiatry, and medical humanities and director of the Center for Ethics, Humanities and Palliative Care. He has authored several books on end-of life issues and was the lead physician plaintiff in a legal case challenging the law prohibiting physician-assisted death. With thanks to IU Health Division for Values, Ethics, and Pastoral Services and the Columbia Club. Walther Palliative Care Research and Education Program
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Continue the Journey Race, Diversity, & Interactions Saturday Nov 22, 6 PM-8 PM Allison Mansion, Marian University 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis
Come and join the conversation and panel discussion exploring diversity among different institutions in the city. We will highlight a pair of organizations, explore their current practices for increasing diversity, and find out whether or not such increase in diversity brought the desired results. The event is presented by The Latino Youth Collective, Indy Thinks and Marian University. For more information visit alookinside.us, email javier@latinoyouthcollective.com, or call 317-348-0759. This program is an outgrowth of a 2013 Spirit & Place program called $20K: A Competition About Race, which invited community members to submit ideas that might reshape notions of race in Central Indiana. The winner of the prize was Javier Barrera with Latino Youth Collective.
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Event Index
19th Annual Public Conversation: Journey’s End*...................................................... 46 A Global Health Journey*.........................................................................................32 A Poetic Journey through Urban America* ................................................................ 10 Adventures in Healing: Congregations & Healthy Communities* ............................... 43 Art: The Essential Fuel* .......................................................................................... 42 Artists Becoming the New Theologians* ...................................................................23 Awkward Conversations* ....................................................................................... 29 Become a Citizen Diplomat: Here and Abroad* ........................................................ 40 Beyond Perceptions: Immigration*............................................................................27 Celebrations* .........................................................................................................37 Debating Our Progress* ...........................................................................................17 Faith to Freedom: The Underground Railroad* .........................................................15 From Addiction and Loss to Wholeness* .................................................................. 13 From Age-ing to Sage-ing* ...................................................................................... 26 From Indianapolis to Bangladesh*............................................................................. 21 From Plant to Popcorn: How Do They Do That?*..................................................... 44 Immigration Simulation Experience*........................................................................ 36 John Zwara: Artist, Patient, Wanderer ..................................................................... 20 Engaging & Celebrating with the Burmese of Central Indiana* ...................................33 Life Dances *...........................................................................................................22 Light, Living, Laughter and Hope.............................................................................. 18 Love Starts Here*..................................................................................................... 19 Magic #8 Bus*......................................................................................................... 14 Musical Journeys of Immigrant Composers* ............................................................. 24 One Million Journeys, One Destination* .................................................................. 28 One Year Later* ...................................................................................................... 31 OPENING NIGHT: Taking it ALL-IN*......................................................................... 6 Out of Chaos, Hope*................................................................................................ 11 Play’s the Thing...................................................................................................... 45 Running Bravely Through Life................................................................................... 12 Separate Ways: Travel Stories, Karaoke & Chinese Food ........................................... 34 Spirit Slam*............................................................................................................ 38 Spirited Chase ....................................................................................................... 39 The Journey Home from Prison*...............................................................................35 Veterans Reclaim Armistice Day*.............................................................................. 16 Visualize Without Your Eyes*................................................................................... 41 Wilderness to World Class City ................................................................................25 Will You Marry Me?* .............................................................................................. 30 *Admission is free 48
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LIGHT, LIVING, LAUGHTER and HOPE: Intersecting Spiritual Journeys
Saturday, November 8 7:00 p.m. Christian Theological Seminary Fee: $20; students and retirees, $15
Join Rabbi Sandy Sasso and Quaker songwriter Carrie Newcomer for a very special interfaith evening of stories and songs that express the common quest of the soul. Presented by The Alan and Linda Cohen Center for Jewish Learning and Living at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and Christian Theological Seminary in partnership with Center for Faith and Vocation at Butler University, Indiana Writers Center, and Storytelling Arts of Indiana.
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Festival Partners
Thanks to these 100 community organizations that collaborated to bring you 38 festival programs!
iibada Dance Company Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps Immigrant Welcome Center Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition Indiana Art Therapy Association Indiana Center for Parish Nursing Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Indiana Historical Society Indiana Humanities Indiana Interchurch Center Indiana Medical History Museum Indiana State Museum Indiana Writers Center Indiana Youth Group Indianapolis Mayor’s Office International & Cultural Affairs Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center Indy Hub Indy Reads IndyGo - Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation International School of Indiana IU Health Division for Values, Ethics, and Pastoral Services IU Kelley School of Business- Indianapolis IUPUI Office of External Affairs IUPUI, Herron School of Art and Design, Art Therapy Program IUPUI, IU School of Liberal Arts, American Indian Programs IUPUI, IU School of Liberal Arts, Dept. of Anthropology IUPUI, IU School of Liberal Arts, The Polis Center Kingsway Community Care Center Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Leaving Your Religion Memorial BrainWorks Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Mosaic City NCAA
3rd Strand LLC Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center Alpha & Omega Project for Contemporary Religious Arts Art of the Soul Studio Arthur M. Glick JCC ASH Interactive Association for Indiana Music Therapists Bernie DeKoven, A Playful Path Big Car Bosma Enterprises Brick Street Poetry Inc. Broadway United Methodist Church Burmese American Community Institute Butler University Center for Faith and Vocation Carol White, Visual Artist Center for Interfaith Cooperation Christian Theological Seminary Claude McNeal Productions Community Health Network’s Faith Healing Initiative Community of the Living Spirit Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Conner Prairie Coppin Chapel AME Church CSz Indianapolis / ComedySportz Cultural Cannibals Dance Kaleidoscope DePauw University, The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics Eastern Star Church Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana & Studio E Fairbanks Foundation East Gabrielle Cheikh Photography Herron High School Holy Cross Catholic Church 50
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The Sosa Group The Worship and Arts Ministry of Light of the World Christian Church Timmy Global Health University of Indianapolis University of Indianapolis, Center for Aging & Community University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Walther Palliative Care Research and Education Program Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc. WFYI YELP Young Actors Theatre (YAT)
Northminster Presbyterian Church OBAT Helpers Inc. Public Allies Indianapolis Purdue University, Native American Educational and Cultural Center RecycleForce Sage-ing International Second Presbyterian Church Still Waters Adult Day Center Storytelling Arts of Indiana Studio Ninety-Six, Christian Theological Seminary Tabernacle Presbyterian Church The 24 Group The Athenaeum The Circle: Jews, Germans and Hoosiers in Conversation The Indianapolis Art Center The Indianapolis Public Library The Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library
In March 2007, tragedy struck the heart of Baghdad’s cultural and intellectual community. Al-Mutanabbi Street was destroyed by a car bomb. Named after the famous 10th century classical Arab poet, Al-Mutanabbi, the winding street filled with bookshops and outdoor stalls has for centuries been a meeting place for poets, political dissidents and literary aficionados. In response to the attack, a coalition of international artists and writers rallied to produce “Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here” - a collection of letterpress-printed works on paper, artists’ books, and an anthology of writing, all focused on expressing solidarity with Iraqi booksellers, writers and readers. In November of 2014, it will be IUPUI’s privilege to permanently host the only U.S. repository of the “Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here” coalition collection, as well as a series of exhibits, presentations and public conversations – to create a bridging cultural dialogue between members of every community.
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Lilly Endowment Inc. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc. Bohlsen Group The Polis Center
M.L. Coufal Sharolyn Doane Lawrence & Claudette Einhorn Phyllis & Edward Gabovitch Jaqueline Griswold Emily Hancock Jane Henegar & Matthew Gutwein Charles & Samantha Hyde Stephen & Anne Jay David & Mimi Jose Sharon & John Kandris Erin Kelley & Jeffery Zickgraf John Krauss & Margaret Maxwell Jon Laramore & Janet McCabe Frederick Lewis Edith Millikan Cheri O’Neill & Bruce Hetrick Donald & Mary Jean Orander Dennis & Sandy Sasso Mary Schilling Bonnie Swaim Joanna & William Taft M. Jane Utterback Catherine & Larry Waynick Rosalind Harris Webb Don & Anna Weiser Robert & Ellen Whitt William & Audry Wiebenga
CHAMPION The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF Affiliate Indiana University Health, Division for Values, Ethics, and Pastoral Services IUPUI University of Indianapolis
VISIONARY Center for Service & Learning, IUPUI IU School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI Lacy Foundation Goldstein Group Financial Advisors LLC CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Walther Palliative Care Research and Education Program
LEADING David & Penny Bodenhamer Christel DeHaan Family Foundation in honor of the children and families of Christel House Christian Theological Seminary Michael & Cynthia McConnell Marian University
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Anonymous Allison Ballard Marilynn Bell Charles Bender Drew & Mary Boggs Martha Bradshaw Webster & Patricia Brewer Kathleen & Charles Brinkman Stephen Brockman Ann & Terry Daniel Ernest & Gregory Disney-Britton John Eichacker Lawrence Falendar Sabrina & David Falls Beth Fineberg Nadine Gantt Jessica Glendening Susan & Kent Grimes Susan Guba in honor of Taylor P. Guba Sara & Christopher Hausermann Barbara Herman
PARTNERS Scenario Adebesin Joyce & Robert Archer Sarah Evans & Kenneth Barker Jeanne & Glen Bohannon Elizabeth Brandt Lydia Brasher John & Melissa Buechler Ronald Caltabiano & John Mugge Judith Cebula & Michael Redmond Victor Childers Grady & Nancy Chism Myra Borshoff Cook in honor of Judge Sarah Evans Barker
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Joy & Dan Hess John & Judith Hill Martha Hinkle in honor of Pam Blevins Hinkle Dennis & Cynthia Jackson Ann Jones Joanne & Charles Keaton Leslie & Michael Kidwell Carol & James Killen Norbert & Katherine Krapf Elisabeth Kroetz Anne Laker & Joseph Merrick Beverly Lang Peggy Daniels Lee Patricia Ley Dheepa Maturi Therese Ann Maxwell David & Carol McDonald Robert & Eleanor McNamara Tilden & Cathy Mendelson M. Kent Millard Jessica Miller Mary Jane & John Mitchell Oberreich, Barbara in memory of Gregory Foote Donna O’Donnell Marilyn Peachin Byron & Ginger Plexico Lisa Robinson in memory of J. Charles Robinson C. Diane Roe Shariq Siddiqui & Sobia Khan Jane & G.Pearson Smith Cheryl & James Strain Gail Thomas Strong Mona & David Swinehart Jayne & James Thorne Randall Trowbridge Ellen Van De Voorde Susan Vinicor Marguerite Winslow Lynn Youngblood
Foundation East Game Paradise Indiana Historical Society Indiana Humanities Indiana State Museum Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center Indy Reads IndyGo-Indianapolis Public Transportation IU Center for Civic Literacy, IUPUI IUPUI Arts and Humanities Institute Kelley School of Business Indianapolis-IUPUI Kevin Armstrong Lori Stone Sirtosky Maribeth Smith & Associates Muslim Alliance of Indiana New Moon Advertising Oaklandon Unitarian Universalist Church Powerhouse Church of Indianapolis QuantumFit Richard Frankel Sacred Path, a Unitarian Universalist Church Santorini’s Greek Kitchen Steven S. Ivy The Church Within The Indianapolis Public Library Well Done Marketing WFYI Yelp
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Vicki Bohlsen, Steering Committee Chair, CEO, Bohlsen Group Scenario Adebesin, Vice President, Community Development, Fifth Third Bank Susan Alvarez, Lecturer, IUPUI Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management Keira Amstutz, President and CEO, Indiana Humanities David J. Bodenhamer, Executive Director, The Polis Center, IUPUI Ronald Caltabiano, Dean, Jordan College of Art, Butler University Miriam Acevedo Davis, President & CEO, La Plaza Jennifer Drake, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Indianapolis Colleen Heeter, Senior Manager, Fund Development, Center for Leadership Development Bruce Hetrick, President and CEO, Powerful Appeals Ken Honeywell, President/Creative Director, Well Done Marketing Karissa Hulse, Director of Marketing & Programs, IndyHub Charlie Hyde, President and CEO, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Leslie Kidwell, Major Gifts Officer, IU School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI David Kosene, President, Kosene and Kosene Development & Mgmt Co., Inc. Frederick Lewis, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church of Indianapolis Tina McIntosh, President & CEO, Joy’s House Joanna Nixon, Manager, Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund & nonprofit consultant Cheri O’Neill, CEO, Ball State University Foundation Sr. Norma Rocklage, Executive Director, Education Formation Outreach, Marian University Bryan Sirtosky, Web Developer, Constellation Energy Joanna Beatty Taft, Executive Director, Harrison Center for the Arts Dr. Robin Thoman, Paradox Dental Center David Wantz, Special Assistant to the President, University of Indianapolis Corey Wilson, Associate Vice President, Professional Edge Center, Univ. of Indianapolis Sally Zweig, Attorney, Katz & Korin PC
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EVENT SELECTION COMMITTEE Kirsten Eamon-Shine Karissa Hulse Brandon Judkins Erin Kelley Peggy Daniels Lee Danicia Malone Marc McAleavey Beth Perdue Outland Lev Rothenberg Carlos Sosa Gail Thomas Strong
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Vicki Bohlsen Leslie Kidwell Robin Thoman
COOL CONVO Jonathan Allinson Laura Danielson Travis DiNicola Ernest Disney-Britton Malina Jeffers Mike Knight Shari Lipp-Levine Laura Mays Melissa Pederson Beth Perdue Outland Sandy Sasso Nora Spitznogle Gail Thomas Strong Scott Stulen Melanie Wissel Tamara Zahn
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THANKS TO POLIS CENTER SUPPORT STAFF David J. Bodenhamer, Executive Director David Coats, Associate Director Laura Danielson, Communications Manager Robert Ferrell, Programmer Lou Ann Glidden, Administrative Assistant Melissa Gona, Resources Manager Gloria Harmsen Hastings, Financial Assistant Sara Hauserman, Business Manager Debra Hollon, GIS Analyst John Hayes, GIS Analyst Kavya Urs Beerval Ravichandra, GIS Analyst
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DREAM Nov 6-15, 2015
If, as Robert Fulghum posits, “dreams are more powerful that facts,” how might we dream together about the future? What past dreams are present day realities? How do myths and stories, prophets and mystics, as well as art forms give voice to deep yearnings of the soul? What aspirations and ambitions do we have for Central Indiana in the next 20 years?
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WE LIVE IN A CHOOSE-
YOUR-NICHE, ALL-OTHERS-BEDAMNED WORLD.
Republicans vs. Democrats. Women vs. Men. Race vs. race. Faith vs. faith. The 1 percent vs. the 99 percent. Fox vs. MSNBC. Natives vs. immigrants. Urban vs. rural. MBAs vs. MFAs. Liberals vs. Conservatives. Haves vs. have nots. Generation vs. generation. Sacred vs. secular. In our divided, divisive, and sometimes uncivil society, we need organizations, activities, and events that unite us. Transcend our differences. Generate ideas.
IT’S ALL IN OUR NAME: SPIRIT & PLACE. Through growth of the human spirit, Central Indiana becomes a better place.
Spark action for the common good.
SPIRIT AND PLACE DOES THAT. Spirit & Place fosters new connections and inspires new directions. Through year-round programming and an annual festival, Spirit & Place brings people and organizations together to build bridges, open minds, touch hearts, inspire reflection, and help our community move forward in new ways.
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OUR MISSION
We believe that the arts, humanities, and religion awaken the spirit and honor the sacred, sustain our intellectual and cultural inheritance, inspire imagination and creativity, and shape our communities. We believe that understanding and sharing each community’s interlinked narrative creates a sense of place that binds and builds both our personal and collective lives. We believe that a healthy community respects and values the traditions, convictions, and contributions of diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. We believe that working together enhances creativity, strengthens capacity, creates new opportunities for discovery, and multiplies community impact.
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To catalyze civic engagement and enduring change through creative collaborations among the arts, humanities, and religion.
THE POLIS CENTER Spirit & Place is a community project managed by The Polis Center, part of the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. The Polis Center works collaboratively to provide community-based research, analysis, information, and access to advanced information technologies. Spirit & Place is an example of Polis’s commitment to creating collaborative, practical, and effective solutions for the communities in which we live.
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