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SUMMARY:Virtual Brown Bag - The US 250th: The Power of Place
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for a moderated panel discussion on the topic of “Power of Place” – reexamining ideas about our natural and built environments as well as when and where we find our country’s history. The discussion will last approximately one hour\, with an additional half hour for audience Q&A. \nThis free virtual brown bag is part of a series brought to you by the Indiana Historical Society’s Local History Services Department and Indiana Humanities as we begin to prepare for the U.S. 250th. In each virtual presentation\, we delve into one of the themes identified in AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/virtual-brown-bag-the-us-250th-the-power-of-place/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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SUMMARY:Spirit & Place Festival Public Conversation featuring Dacher Keltner and Mali Bacon moderated by R. Eric Thomas
DESCRIPTION:What might a psychology scholar\, local creative\, and best-selling author and storyteller have to say about gratitude? Join the Spirit & Place Festival’s public conversation and find out. \nThis year’s public conversation features Dacher Keltner\, the founder of the Greater Good Science Center and author of Awe: The Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. Also featured is Ebony Chappel\, an award-winning multimedia journalist\, business owner\, and community leader from Indianapolis. With the conversation moderated by R. Eric Thomas\, best-selling author of Here for It\, or\, How to Save your Soul in America and Congratulations\, The Best is Over!\, it’s sure to be filled with some amazing (and affirming) twists and turns! \nClick on the RSVP link above to reserve your tickets. \nThe public conversation is part of the Spirit & Place Festival\, which runs November 1–10 at various locations throughout Indianapolis. For more information\, visit Spirit & Place’s website and its November events calendar. \nFor more information about the public conversation or the festival in general\, contact Spirit & Place at festival@iu.edu or 317.274.2462. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/spirit-place-festival-public-conversation-featuring-dacher-keltner-and-mali-bacon-moderated-by-r-eric-thomas/
LOCATION:Visionloft at the Stutz\, 1060 N. Capiltol Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Spirit & Place":MAILTO:festival@iupui.edu
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SUMMARY:Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eiteljorg Museum as it celebrates the opening of Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight\, an exhibition that brings to life the transformative story of Raven\, the trickster\, and his role in bringing light to the world. Featuring the glass art of Preston Singletary (Tlingit)\, the exhibition is a multisensory experience that combines striking visuals with storytelling and immersive soundscapes. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n11:00 a.m.—Gallery Walk-Through\nArtist Preston Singletary and exhibition co-curator Miranda Belarde-Lewis start the day’s event’s with a gallery walk-through. They’ll provide insights into Singletary’s process\, his inspiration from Tlingit mythology\, and the creation of the exhibition.\n11:30 a.m.—Artist Talk\nSingletary and Belarde-Lewis give a public talk\, sharing the story behind Raven and the Box of Daylight and exploring how Tlingit culture\, glass artistry\, and storytelling intersect to create a powerful narrative.\n1:30 p.m.—Presentation in the Clowes Ballroom\nSingletary and Belarde-Lewis deliver a formal presentation\, taking the audience on a deeper journey into the exhibition’s development. They’ll discuss Tlingit traditions\, the cultural collaborations behind the works\, and what’s next for Singletary’s artistic endeavors. This multimedia presentation will include visuals and stories that weave together history and contemporary glass art.\n\nFor more information\, call the Eiteljorg Museum at 317.636.9378 or visit www.eiteljorg.org. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/preston-singletary-raven-and-the-box-of-daylight-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art\, 500 W. Washington St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art":MAILTO:museumprograms@eiteljorg.com
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SUMMARY:Preserving Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have\, or have you inherited\, a family object that you wish to care for and hand down to the next generation? Bring it with you and join Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Conservation Lab Manager Meghan Smith as she provides tips on how to care for important objects families wish to pass down. All attendees will receive a preservation kit to take home to use on future heirlooms. \nProgram registration is required and available at this link or by calling 765.847.1691. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/preserving-family-history-workshop/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House (Welcome Center)\, 303 US HWY 27 North\, Fountain City\, IN\, 47341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:One State/One Story: Preserving Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have\, or have your inherited\, a family object that you wish to care for to hand down to the next generation? Bring it with you and join Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Conservator Megan Smith as she provides details on how to care for important objects families wish to pass down. Then\, using conservation supplies\, create an object storage box perfect for that family heirloom to store at home.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/one-state-one-story-preserving-family-history-workshop/
LOCATION:IN
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SUMMARY:Mirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Join Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as it hosts Leah Milne of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau. Leah will present her talk Mirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy. \nScholar Rudine Sims Bishop and author Grace Lin liken reading to mirrors and windows. Some books are mirrors\, reflecting one’s identity. In the wake of recent race-based discussions in the US\, many readers sought windows\, books that offered insights into differing lives and experiences. This talk explores the connections between reading and empathy\, and the benefits of reading outside our comfort zones. What are strategies for reading empathetically? On the other hand\, what are the limits to this approach to empathy\, especially when reading across differences of race\, ability\, or gender? Do certain narratives more readily foster compassion? \nLeah Milne (she/her) is the author of Novel Subjects: Authorship as Radical Self-Care in Multiethnic American Narratives\, which won the 2021 Midwest Modern Language Association Book Award and examines multiculturalism and self-care in works by authors such as Carmen Maria Machado\, Ruth Ozeki\, Toni Morrison\, and Louise Erdrich. As an Associate Professor of English at the University of Indianapolis\, she teaches multicultural\, postcolonial\, and young adult literature. Her work has been published in journals and magazines such as The Journal of American Culture\, African American Review. Newsweek\, The Hill\, and Ms. Magazine. You can find out more at LeahMilne.com. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/mirrors-and-windows-reading-for-beyond-empathy-5/
LOCATION:Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology\, 5500 Wabash Avenue\, Terre Haute\, IN\, 47803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Books\, Booze & Brains: To Engineer is Human
DESCRIPTION:Format: In person at Ash and Elm Cider Company\, Livestream\nBook: To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski \nExpert: TBD
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/books-booze-brains-artemis/
LOCATION:Ash and Elm Cider Company\, 1301 E Washington St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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SUMMARY:Unearthed Film Tour: St. Joe County Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Indiana Humanities is hosting a multi-city film tour featuring eight new films from Hoosier filmmaking teams that showcase new perspectives on the land we call Indiana. The films are part of our larger Unearthed initiative\, Indiana Humanities’ multiyear environmental theme\, and feature stories from across the state told by Hoosiers highlighting their unique relationships with their surrounding environments. From the shores of Lake Michigan to the fields and farms of central Indiana\, the Indiana Humanities Unearthed Film Tour will provide intimate looks into the lives of Indiana residents working\, exploring\, and caring for the land. \nSee the trailer here: https://youtu.be/4GazqnQOJfQ. \nSCHEDULE: \n5:30 PM Doors open (Please note: early entry will not be permitted) \n6:00 PM Film screening begins \n7:30 PM Film screening concludes / Filmmaker Q&A begins \n8:00 Q&A concludes \nThis event is free and open to the public. These films are recommended for viewers over the age of 12. \nPlease note: Though advance registration is requested\, a ticket does not guarantee you a seat. Spots are available on a first-come\, first-served basis and we will oversell this event. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. Please check our website and Facebook page (@INhumanities) for the most up-to-date information on health and safety protocols at this and other locations. \nABOUT THE FILMS: \nWORM LAND \nAbout the Film: \nIn Worm Land\, farmer Keith Miller champions sustainable agriculture\, embracing no-till practices and advocating for nightcrawlers – not the little wigglers. As he faces retirement\, he reflects on a lifetime dedicated to the land. \nAbout the Filmmakers: \nWill Wertz: Known for deep eye contact\, Will is a listener first. From documentary to fiction\, his films are marked by their thoughtful intentions. He is an Emmy winner\, national Addy nominee\, and film festival frequenter. Though\, you won’t often find him in the middle of those parties but rather he’ll be on the side\, in conversation\, mesmerized\, and listening. \nKolton Dallas: Kolton was raised on a farm where he fell in love with the quiet and often overlooked beauty of everyday life. With an Amish father and a hippie mother\, he’s patient and perseverant. Home videos gave him a way to listen\, computer science taught him how to handle the tech\, and in shooting skate videos he fell backwards into filmmaking. \nSYMBIOTIC HUM \nAbout the Film: \nSymbiotic Hum is a mesmerizing audiovisual poem by Jessica Dunn and Landon Caldwell that celebrates Indiana’s biodiversity through a series of artistic explorations. During the creation of the film\, the artist-filmmakers immersed themselves into the natural world by researching\, collecting\, and documenting as many native plants and seeds as possible throughout the year. Through a seamless blend of animation\, soundscapes\, poetry\, and macro/microscope videography\, the film takes audiences on an enchanting exploration of the natural world from new perspectives. \nSymbiotic Hum is more than just a film—it’s a call to reconnect with nature. Dunn and Caldwell extended their collaboration to the community\, inviting individuals to document native plants in the wild and submit photos to be incorporated in the film. Through this collaboration\, the film inspires viewers to take a closer look at the world around them and appreciate the magic that lies just beyond our doorsteps. \nAbout the Filmmakers: \nJessica Dunn is a multimedia artist known for her dreamlike worlds combining animation\, sound\, and physical installations. With a scientific curiosity\, she finds inspiration by investigating the natural world as well as psychological realms of consciousness\, incorporating research with experimental practices. Lately\, Dunn has extended her practice into filmmaking including short documentaries and narrative animations. No matter the format\, Dunn’s work invites the viewer to open their perception to explore new realms of reality. \nLandon Caldwell is a composer and multi-disciplinary artist in Indianapolis whose work examines environment\, family\, & class through the language of intuition and other hidden layers of reality. Through sound\, words\, color and other materials\, his work creates environments that redirect attention to the present and open new realities through the minutiae of the everyday.Since 2016 he has co-operated Medium Sound\, producing a number of the label’s releases. From 2017 to 2020 he was a co-owner/operator of A-Space\, a community-focused audio workspace. He has toured in the United States\, Canada\, and Europe and is regularly engaged with artists and musicians across the Midwest and beyond.His collaborative work expands into multi-disciplinary fields\, working with film\, visual arts\, sculpture\, poetry\, dance\, and more. \nFINDING OUR SENSE OF PLACE IN MADISON COUNTY \nAbout the Film: \nThe landscape in Indiana plays a significant role in the identity of Hoosiers\, especially the 20-mile stretch of the White River that flows through Madison County. For centuries\, individuals have utilized this Indiana landscape to contemplate and commune with the natural world\, positively impacting their psychological and spiritual well-being and bolstering their mental health and happiness. \nAbout the Filmmaker: \nJames E. Moriarty graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During his studies\, he gained knowledge in art techniques\, liberal arts\, film\, and video production. As digital technology emerged\, James updated his skills and incorporated them into his professional work at Moriarty Media LLC. Over the past 20+ years\, James has collaborated with a diverse group of professionals\, each with unique talents\, to deliver a wide range of media projects. These projects include advertising\, event productions\, music videos\, TV commercials\, industrial films\, independent documentaries\, feature screenplays\, websites\, interactive kiosks\, and educational workshops. Since 2017\, James has been awarded a grant by the City of Carmel to produce the Carmel Film Forum\, which aims to provide an opportunity for filmmakers to discuss their experiences\, encourage those who want to become filmmakers\, and learn from professionals in the field. James has been happily married to his wife\, Ingrid\, since 1996. She is his muse\, business partner\, and best friend who supports him in all his creative endeavors. \nGROWN IN GARY \nAbout the Film: \nA classic Hoosier story of farms\, faith\, friends\, and community… told with a Calumet twist! \nIn a city dominated by a steel mill\, where a fifth of the built environment is abandoned and a third of all properties are dilapidated\, urban farming offers a welcome change to the appearance of the streets and brings new economic possibilities to the neighborhoods. \nDirector Raymar Brunson documents the movements of the growing season and the motions of Gary’s growers as they regenerate the soil\, educate the community\, share their harvests\, and reflect in their own words on what compels them to practice agriculture in the city. \nGrown In Gary documents a growing movement in Northwest Indiana. \nAbout the Filmmakers: \nSamuel Love is the editor of The Gary Anthology (Belt\, 2020). He is a social and civic practice artist who organizes public projects that connect communities to their cultural and ecological histories through publishing\, multi-media installations\, and performance. Past engagements include the Gary Poetry Project (2017)\, the Gary Nature Project (2018)\, the Lockport Poetry Project (2018)\, and the Carroll County Poetry Project (2019-20). He was a 2019-20 Indiana Arts Commission On Ramp fellow and Individual Advancement Program grant recipient. \nRaymar Brunson is a 2016 graduate of Wirt/Emerson Visual and Performing Arts Academy. As an independent photographer and videographer his talents have been sought out by local musicians and artists\, environmental groups\, and regional publishers. He has documented the impact of coal pollution for the Sierra Club’s Indiana Beyond Coal campaign. A photo essay detailing young people’s everyday lives in Gary was published by Belt Magazine and featured in The Gary Anthology. \nLAUNCHING THE LAGOON \nAbout the Film: \nHow one community project helped start a statewide movement. \nNestled in Gary’s Marquette Park the Lagoon Outlook Garden (LOG) is a sensory experience for people of all ages and abilities. “Launching the Lagoon” highlights a community project to showcase how private-public partnerships that source ideas from their citizens can become places of refuge and restoration. Gary has a sorted past when it comes to its greenspaces and allowing access to them. The fact that a garden located within the Steel City has ended up being seen as an exemplary prototype for universally designed projects across Indiana is a cause to celebrate. \nAbout the Filmmakers: \nGretchen Sipp\, Production Coordinator: Gary\, Indiana native\, Gretchen Sipp began her career with gaining hands-on experience in the marketing and business building space as well as in the computer and tech skill facilitation sector. She has also established herself as a respected graphic designer and multimedia specialist. Driven by her love for community and helping others build a legacy of self-sufficiency through creating their own livelihood\, she takes pride in providing the best business support as possible. \nFor Gretchen\, small business\, the arts\, and community are the heartbeat of a healthy community. Sipp is widely known for her business collaborations\, community engagement\, marketing and expertise in the fields of fashion\, art\, and culture. She is excited to be a part of this project for many reasons\, including her experience advocating for her daughter\, who is a thriving college student and a person with a nonvisible disability. \nJessica Renslow\, Director /Editor: Jessica Renslow is an Indiana based filmmaker. With twenty years of production experience\, she has 700+ credits\, as she cut her teeth in episodic TV. A 2003 graduate of Ball State University\, she received a BA in Japanese language/culture and Telecommunications. She was a 2002 David Letterman Award Winner for her feature-length screenplay\, “Stained Glass Graffiti” and helped produce/direct segments for the Emmy Award-winning entertainment news program “Connections Live!” (WIPB-TV). \nAfter graduating\, she worked as a teacher and translator for the Japanese Ministry of Education in rural Hokkaido for three years appearing on a variety of NHK shows and radio programs for her community development work. She spent a decade working in Los Angeles for major studios and producing passion projects. 2007 marked her directorial debut with her feature film premiering at the LA Women in Film Festival. She received her master’s in education from California State University in 2012 with a focus on instructional design\, new media production and leadership. She translated and adapted the 2013 Sundance International Filmmaker Award-winning script “Spectacled Tiger.” \nIn 2015 she returned to the Hoosier State and has spent the past eight years helping educational institutions\, nonprofits and governmental entities adopt new technology. From 2015-2020 she had several short documentaries premiere in film festivals across the US. In 2020 she received an Individual Advancement Program grant from Indiana Arts Commission for her writing. 2022 marked her return to scripted filmmaking with the award-winning premiere of “Method: A Voice Actor Prepares.” Most recently her film\, “Take Bike the Streets\,” received the Best Short Documentary at the Madonie Sicilian Film Festival where it made its worldwide premiere. Her work has aired on networks such as The Disney Channel\, Cartoon Network\, and PBS. Ms. Renslow is an advocate for independence within the disability community. Being diagnosed at the age of 8 has given her a unique perspective. As a mother with a disability\, she advocates for universal design and creating life-long communities. She feels that bridging the digital divide is a mode for positive change and equity. \nREGENERATE INDIANA \nAbout the Film: \nRegenerate Indiana: Land and People Made Whole explores the interconnectedness of land and people through the perspectives of incarcerated college students at Moreau College (MCI)\, an undergraduate degree program of Holy Cross College situated in Westville Correctional Facility. Informed by their coursework and their experience stewarding the MCI garden\, students explain how land and people can exist in a mutually beneficial\, mutually healing relationship. MCI is an academic collaboration between Holy Cross College and the University of Notre Dame\, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Correction. MCI students\, incarcerated at Westville Correctional Facility\, earn AA and BA degrees from Holy Cross College. \nAbout the Filmmakers: \nDirector: Born and raised in rural Northern Indiana and currently residing in South Bend\, Cam Stillson is a connector at heart. With experience in nonprofit and higher education\, Cam loves facilitating connections that lead to increased understanding and communal flourishing. During his time serving with the Moreau College Initiative\, this passion led him to partner with Trace Engbrecht of Parable to produce “Regenerate Indiana: Land and People Made Whole.” Currently\, Cam is a campus minister at the University of Notre Dame\, where he coordinates Mercy Works\, a program that connects students to organizations in the South Bend area with the goal of mutually beneficial encounter and kinship at the margins of society. \nProducer: Meet Trace Engbrecht\, the leader behind Parable\, a production house that has left an indelible mark on the video production industry. As the Founder and Executive Producer\, Trace has seamlessly blended his passion for storytelling with a keen business acumen\, propelling his company to the forefront of creative excellence. Under Trace’s leadership\, Parable has become synonymous with innovation and quality. His ability to identify and nurture talent has been a driving force in assembling a team of industry professionals who share his commitment to excellence. The production house has successfully produced a diverse array of projects\, ranging from TV commercials to documentary series. \nTrace’s approach to storytelling is characterized by a rare blend of creativity and pragmatism. His keen understanding of market trends and audience preferences has allowed Parable to consistently deliver content that resonates with audiences. \nExecutive Producer: Alesha Seroczynski\, Ph.D.\, is the Associate Dean and Director of Strategic Initiatives at Holy Cross College. For the past nine years\, she has been the Director of College Operations for the Moreau College Initiative\, a degree-conferring program sponsored by the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College\, in consultation with the Bard College Prison Initiative in upstate New York (see http://www.bpi.bard.edu). The Moreau College offers AA and BA degrees to incarcerated men at Westville Correctional Facility (http://www.hcc-nd.edu/moreau-college-initiative/). In 2016\, MCI became one of just 67 programs nationwide that offer Second Change Pell scholarships to its students. Alesha is also a Faculty Affiliate in the William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families at Notre Dame. Alesha has published and presented at several international venues\, including the Journal of Abnormal Psychology\, Journal of Character Education\, and the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. Her most recent article\, “Becoming Vulnerable with the Vulnerable: A Pedagogy of Hope for Incarcerated Students of the Liberal Arts\,” was published in a collected anthology on the Pedagogy of Vulnerability. \nROOT BLACK \nAbout the Film: \nA poetic documentary that weaves through time to explore the relationship between African Americans and the natural world by highlighting our agrarian heritage rife with both beauty and pain. \nAbout the Filmmaker: \nIndianapolis native Manón Voice\, has become a trusted voice in the the arts and activism community. Manón expresses her passions through her work as a Poet\, Hip-Hop Emcee\, Speaker\, Educator\, and advocate for Social Justice. Manón Voice strives to amplify the richness of the human narrative through workshops\, public speaking\, performance\, poetry commissions\, collaborations\, and more! \nABOUT INDIANA HUMANITIES: \nIndiana Humanities connects people\, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think\, read and talk. www.IndianaHumanities.org \nABOUT THE VENUE: \nThe St. Joe County Public Library connects members of our diverse community to learning\, resources\, culture\, and each other. We imagine a community where everyone can achieve great things and live life to the fullest. \nIndiana Humanities will make reasonable modifications to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs. If you need an accommodation\, please email Sam Opsahl at sopsahl@indianahumanities.org. \nIndiana Humanities takes photos and video at its events. These photos and video may appear on the Indiana Humanities website and in promotional materials. Your attendance at this event indicates your consent to have your image photographed and/or videotaped\, as well as your permission to be interviewed\, if appropriate.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/unearthed-film-tour-st-joe-county-public-library/
LOCATION:St. Joseph County Public Library\, 304 South Main Street\, South Bend\, IN\, 46601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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SUMMARY:The Reformatory Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Peabody Public Library for a book discussion of The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. This book is the second in a series leading up to a conversation of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-reformatory-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Peabody Public Library\, 1160 IN-205\, Columbia City\, IN\, 46725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240816T142154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T141217Z
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Murder Mystery at the Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The New Castle–Henry County Public Library is sponsoring Henry County Reads\, a community-wide read of the classic gothic novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. The library will distribute 500 free copies of the book (pick up yours at the main circulation desk) and will offer several related programs. \nAt this event\, the New Castle Historical Society hosts a murder mystery at the annual Manderley Estate ball. Guests are asked to wear formal 1920s/1930s–themed attire; they will receive character assignments prior to the ball. Registration is required and closes on October 19. To register\, click on the RSVP link above. \nFor more information\, call the library at 765.529.0362 ext. 1304\, email krystals@nchcpl.org\, or visit the library’s event web page. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/rebecca-murder-mystery-at-the-historical-society/
LOCATION:Henry County Historical Society\, 606 S. 14th St.\, New Castle\, IN\, 47362
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240911T205154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T211632Z
UID:10001679-1729951200-1729958400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join The Levi & Catharine Coffin House and facilitation leader Eunice Trotter\, Director of the Black Heritage Preservation Program at Indiana Landmarks\, for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. \nAfter the discussion\, participants are invited to enjoy a guided tour of the Coffin home and see how the Levi and Catharine Coffin site uses a historic house full of objects to tell the story of the Underground Railroad. \nProgram registration is required and available at this link or by calling 765.847.1691. Copies of All That She Carried will be provided to each registered participant. Registration must be complete by September 30 to allow time for books to be shipped to each participant. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/all-that-she-carried-book-discussion-31/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House (Welcome Center)\, 303 US HWY 27 North\, Fountain City\, IN\, 47341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240902T155856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T181727Z
UID:10001651-1729947600-1729951200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Black Quilters: Hard Topics\, Soft Blows
DESCRIPTION:Join Fulton County Public Library as it hosts Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau. Dr. Dickerson will present her talk Black Quilters: Hard Topics\, Soft Blows. \nArts hold a vital place of importance in our society. Quilts\, often seen as “women’s work” and “sheer arts and crafts” by some\, actually have a prominent place in telling the struggles and triumphs of many cultures. Moreover\, the African American community has fought to tell its stories and quilts have been used as an important vehicle to tell these stories. From individuals and guilds alike\, the artistry of African American quilters can no longer be denied as frontrunners of the quilting scene. \nDr. Tony Jean Dickerson (she/her) was born and raised in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, and has earned degrees from Lincoln University\, University of Central Missouri\, and University of Missouri-Kansas City. In 2019\, after a successful thirty-year career in education she earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas. She returned home in 2017 and became the lead faculty for Martin University’s School of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program in June of 2022. Besides teaching\, Dr. Dickerson is a nationally recognized quilter and is a member of 8 local and national quilt guilds including the founding president of the Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild of Central Indiana. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/black-quilters-hard-topics-soft-blows-8/
LOCATION:Fulton County Public Library\, 320 W 7th St\, Rochester\, IN\, 46975\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20241014T170324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170324Z
UID:10001703-1729846800-1729864800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Impacts of the Coming Technology Wave on Society
DESCRIPTION:In support of Purdue Northwest’s One Book\, One University (OBOU) program this academic year\, the College of Engineering and Sciences will host a one-day event featuring activities such as a panel discussion\, community-wide debate\, and keynote speech. \nThese activities will explore topics related to this year’s book\, The Coming Wave: Technology\, Power\, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar\, aiming to deepen understanding\, cultivate diverse perspectives\, and raise public awareness. \nDr. David Staley\, historian\, designer\, and futurist from The Ohio State University\, will present the keynote address. He will also lead the panel discussion with industry partners to gain diverse perspectives about the impact of technology on society and how we can better prepare for the coming wave of artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering. Using the OBOU as context\, faculty\, staff\, students\, industry leaders\, educators\, and experts from varied backgrounds will explore the impacts of technology on culture\, politics\, governance\, economy\, medicine\, and more. \nSchedule (note that all times listed are Central Daylight Time)\n9:00 a.m.: Check-in and networking\n9:30 a.m.: Opening remarks\n9:45 a.m.: Panel discussion moderated by Dr. David Staley\n11:00 a.m.: Debate with Munster High School debate team\n12:15 p.m.: Lunch and awards ceremony\n1:00 p.m.: Keynote speech by Dr. David Staley \nRegistration is required (use the RSVP link above) and closes at midnight on October 20. \nFor more information\, visit the College of Engineering and Sciences website at www.pnw.edu/college-of-engineering-sciences. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/impacts-of-the-coming-technology-wave-on-society/
LOCATION:Student Union and Library Building\, Purdue University Northwest\, 2200 169th St.\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20241007T020347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T151356Z
UID:10001699-1729791000-1729800000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Sarah Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Wunderkammer Company presents an evening with Sarah Thornton\, a sociologist and critically acclaimed author who writes about art\, design\, and people. A Canadian who went to the United Kingdom on a Commonwealth Scholarship\, she was once hailed as “Britain’s hippest academic.” Now based in San Francisco\, Thornton is better known as “the Jane Goodall of the art world.” Her latest book\, Tits Up\, explores the universal truths of mammary glands alongside their specific meanings and uses in different real-world locations\, examining how the status of this body part has an impact on women’s social standing and political power. \nThe following is the evening’s schedule:\n5:30 p.m.: Doors open\n6:00 p.m.: Discussion with Sarah Thornton\n6:30 p.m.: Panel discussion with regional representatives of groups that Thornton examines in her book\n7:00 p.m.: Book signing and networking \nHors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available. \nRegistration is required via the RSVP button above. The event will be limited to ticket holders and will be at capacity when tickets sell out. Free parking is available onsite and throughout the neighborhood. \nFor more information\, contact Wunderkammer Company at dan@wunderkammercompany.com. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/an-evening-with-sarah-thornton/
LOCATION:Wunderkammer Company\, 3402 Fairfield Avenue\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240930T161016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T105830Z
UID:10001691-1729767600-1729771200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Voices and Votes Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about how you can host the Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America traveling exhibit in 2026? Join us for an informational webinar with Indiana Humanities staff. We’ll discuss the application process for hosting Voices and Votes\, requirements for hosting the exhibition\, resources provided by Indiana Humanities\, as well the opportunities hosting a MOMS exhibit brings to local communities.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/voices-and-votes-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240930T162219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T165133Z
UID:10001692-1729683000-1729688400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:In Your Neighborhood: Dubois County Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest conversation in our 250th Meeting Series with staff from the Indiana Historical Society’s Local History Services. We will discuss the latest progress on the semiquincentennial from the state and federal levels before spending time brainstorming how we can create meaningful programming in our Hoosier communities. \nInterested in attending? Please RSVP to localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/in-your-neighborhood-dubois-county-museum/
LOCATION:Dubois County Museum\, 2704 N Newton Street\, Suite A\, Jasper\, IN\, 47546
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20241003T153323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T153510Z
UID:10001696-1729510200-1729513800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Explore: Freedom Over Me
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Explore is a weekly program for homeschoolers that focuses on a variety of school subjects\, including history and STEM. The goal of this program is to give caregivers a starting off point and for families to go home and learn more about whatever topic was covered that week. \nJoin Peabody Public Library for a Homeschool Explore of Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryan. This particular event is open to homeschoolers ages 6 to 16. \nRegistration for this event is required and will close on October 21\, 2024. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/homeschool-explore-freedom-over-me/
LOCATION:Peabody Public Library\, 1160 IN-205\, Columbia City\, IN\, 46725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240917T154218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T154218Z
UID:10001686-1729504800-1729521000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Storytime and Elementary Workshop with Kim Howard
DESCRIPTION:Indiana author Kim Howard will be leading a story time for preschoolers at 10am and then she will be leading a writers workshop for elementary age children at 1pm\, both at Brookville Public Library in the large meeting room upstairs. We will have an imagination zone set up all day with her books\, cardboard boxes\, and Makedo tools in the children’s department for kids to build their own creations all day.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/storytime-and-elementary-workshop-with-kim-howard/
LOCATION:Brookville Branch\, Franklin County Public Library\, 919 Main Street\, Brookville\, IN\, 47012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240913T174925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T175134Z
UID:10001397-1729342800-1729348200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Fulton County Public Library and FCPL Literacy Director David Hazledine for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. This discussion will be geared towards teens and adults. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/all-that-she-carried-book-discussion-33/
LOCATION:Fulton County Public Library\, 320 W 7th St\, Rochester\, IN\, 46975\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240905T211822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T163333Z
UID:10001675-1729188000-1729195200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Chew on This: What's Your Recipe for Community?
DESCRIPTION:“The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what\, we must eat to live.” \n– Joy Harjo\, former United States Poet Laureate \nFood is fundamental to both our lives and relationships. We organize our days around meals and relationships around gatherings that commemorate milestones. Whether these are the daily gatherings around the kitchen table\, or the yearly traditions of holidays and celebrations\, food is often the centerpiece of the day and what we serve matters. How does food connect you to community\, family\, and history? What food traditions do you and your community hold and why? How does food connect you to communities other than yours\, building bridges at the table? Can food serve to build and maintain community? \nJoin Indiana Humanities on Thursday\, Oct. 17\, as we ask the question\, “What’s your recipe for community?” during a special Unearthed-themed Chew on This. Sign up for one of four locations around the state where you’ll share a meal from a local restaurant and a fun\, insightful conversation with other curious Hoosiers. Each table will be led by a knowledgeable facilitator\, someone to help us grapple with questions about how food acts as a convener in our lives and relationships. Your ticket price includes your meal and an unforgettably engaging experience. \nLOCATIONS | FACILITATORS \nConversations will take place at different locations around Indiana\, all at 6pm local time. When selecting your ticket\, please pay careful attention to the restaurant cuisine and your dietary preferences/restrictions (vegetarian\, vegan\, gluten-free\, etc.). All locations will have these different dietary options available. Your ticket price includes a meal\, non-alcoholic drinks\, and tax and tip at one of the locations. Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase directly from the restaurant. Refunds are not available after 72 hours in advance. \nAroma Indian Cuisine (4907 N. College Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46205) | Facilitator: Tatjana Rebelle \nLegacy West African Cuisine (3124 N Granville Ave\, Muncie\, IN 47303) | Facilitator: Kelsey Timmerman \nThai Villa Cuisine (10572 East 96th Street\, Fishers\, IN 46037) | Facilitator: Candace Boyd Simmons \nOak & Alley (2308 E Center St\, Warsaw\, IN 46580) | Facilitator: Caroline Patrick \nQuestions? Contact Hailey DeWolf\, events associate at hdewolf@indianahumanities.org. \nABOUT INDIANA’S FAMILY OF FARMERS \nThis program is part of Food for Thought 2024 and presented by Indiana’s Family of Farmers\, which was formed in 2009 to raise awareness that Indiana’s farmers are among the top producers of grains\, produce and meats you eat every day. They believe that quality farming means quality food that is good for you\, your families\, and the environment. That’s their promise: Food for your family\, from our family. \nABOUT CHEW ON THIS \nChew On This is a program designed by Indiana Humanities to use the power of food and drink as a convener of people and catalyst for conversation to inspire thoughtful discussion on engaging topics. \nABOUT UNEARTHED \nUnearthed is a multiyear thematic initiative from Indiana Humanities that encourages Hoosiers to discover and discuss their relationships with the natural world. Through engaging speakers\, a statewide read\, exhibitions\, Campfires treks\, a film series\, podcast\, and more\, Hoosiers will explore how we shape the environment and how the environment shapes us. Learn more and get involved by visiting www.indianahumanities.org/unearthed. \nABOUT INDIANA HUMANITIES \nIndiana Humanities connects people\, opens minds\, and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think\, read\, and talk. www.indianahumanities.org \nIndiana Humanities will make reasonable modifications to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs. As we are able\, we offer waivers for free or reduced ticket prices. If you need an accommodation\, waiver\, or have questions about accessibility\, please email Hailey DeWolf at hdewolf@indianahumanities.org. \nIndiana Humanities takes photos and video at its events. These photos and video may appear on the Indiana Humanities website and in promotional materials. Your attendance at this event indicates your consent to have your image photographed and videotaped\, and your permission to be interviewed\, if appropriate.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/chew-on-this-whats-your-recipe-for-community/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20241014T135943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T140241Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations in African American History and Culture: Stopping the Erasure of Hoosier Black Heritage
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, Freetown Village continues its monthly conversations with historians\, researchers\, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage. \nOctober’s program features Eunice Trotter\, director of Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program\, who presents “Stopping the Erasure of Hoosier Black Heritage.” \nBlack heritage communities and their histories are being erased throughout the nation. Indiana is no exception. In this presentation\, Eunice will highlight the work that Indiana Landmarks is doing to preserve the history of those communities. \nThe event\, which includes a question-and-answer session\, will be presented both in person and online via Zoom. Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Click on the RSVP link above to register for both the in-person and online options. \nFor more information\, visit Freetown Village’s website at www.freetown.org\, email info@freetownvillage.org or call 317.631.1870. \nThis program received support from an INcommon Grant through Indiana Humanities and the Indianapolis Foundation\, a CICF affiliate. Additional sponsors include Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program\, IUPUI’s Africana Studies program and the Association of the Study of African American Life and History’s Joseph Taylor branch.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/conversations-in-african-american-history-and-culture-stopping-the-erasure-of-hoosier-black-heritage/
LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240816T185535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T165010Z
UID:10001638-1729188000-1729191600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Rebecca Lecture with Dr. Margaret Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:The New Castle–Henry County Public Library is sponsoring Henry County Reads\, a community-wide read of the classic gothic novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. The library will distribute 500 free copies of the book (pick up yours at the main circulation desk) and will offer several related programs. \nAt this event\, Dr. Margaret Mitchell delivers a presentation on Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca. \n“Who Is the Second Mrs. de Winter?” \nThe famously nameless narrator of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca insists that she is awkward\, plain\, shy\, and girlish\, hopelessly overshadowed by her lovely and sophisticated predecessor. But can we trust her? Or is she as wrong about herself as she is about Rebecca? And if so\, then who is she\, really? Perhaps when Maxim suggests that she dress up as Alice in Wonderland\, he has stumbled upon the key to her character. This talk will explore the possibility that the narrator’s vivid imagination tests the limits of empathy. \nDr. Mitchell teaches English and creative writing at the University of West Georgia. She has published articles in a number of academic journals and anthologies; her essay on Daphne du Maurier’s fiction appeared in Women: A Cultural Review. She also publishes fiction as Maggie Mitchell. She is the author of the novel Pretty Is\, which the New York Times called “a stunning\, multi-layered debut.” Her short fiction and essays have appeared in The South Carolina Review\, New Ohio Review\, and elsewhere. She lives in Atlanta. \nRegistration is required for this program. To register\, click on the RSVP button above and fill out the information at the bottom of the linked web page. Dr. Mitchell will present her talk virtually. Program attendees may watch the presentation from the library’s computer training room or join online via Google meet at https://meet.google.com/auy-qpkm-bqs. \nFor more information\, call the library at 765.529.0362 ext. 1304\, email krystals@nchcpl.org\, or visit the library’s event web page. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/rebecca-lecture-with-dr-margaret-mitchell/
LOCATION:New Castle–Henry County Public Library\, 376 S. 15th St.\, New Castle\, IN\, 47362
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240918T132409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T194427Z
UID:10001688-1729182600-1729189800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:How Do We Repair the History of City Planning?
DESCRIPTION:Britt Redd’s presentation\, at Indiana University Northwest’s Anderson Library\, will explore historic planning decisions that shaped our cities but led to racial inequities that exist today. Britt will discuss how policymaking and stronger relationships with each other can lead to the ultimate goal of healing\, reconciliation and liberation. \nJoining Britt will be Jeremy Pekarek\, Archives and Special Collections Manager at IUN. Jeremy will share some of the unique stories contained in the Calumet Archives that have helped to shape our community. Tour the archives following the presentation! This event is free but you can donate to Legacy Foundation\, Lake County’s Community Foundation\, here. \nBritt Redd (they/them) is a certified urban planner who is dedicated to ensuring neighbors have power over the places they value and the decisions that affect them. Britt has over 10 years of experience collaborating with neighbors on regional and neighborhood plans\, public space designs\, and economic development strategies. Britt has conducted extensive research exploring how racism has impacted housing mobility and the pollution burden in Indianapolis. Their upcoming project\, An Unequal Burden\, combines empirical data and oral history interviews with Black residents who have lived in the city’s most polluted areas. Britt holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning and a Social and Environmental Justice Certificate from Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/how-do-we-repair-the-history-of-city-planning/
LOCATION:Indiana University Northwest Anderson Library\, 130 W 35th Avenue\, Gary\, IN\, 46408
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240913T180722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T180816Z
UID:10001399-1729173600-1729180800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Time Capsule Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Make your own time capsule with Fulton County Public Library’s Makerspace Coordinator Erica Coffing and Teen Services Assistant Kelsey Foreman. Participants will be given a box they can paint\, decorate\, and personalize. Once completed\, this box can serve as a time capsule where important items\, such as handwritten letters\, personal mementos\, family heirlooms and photos\, can be placed. \nRegistration is required. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/time-capsule-makerspace/
LOCATION:Fulton County Public Library\, 320 W 7th St\, Rochester\, IN\, 46975\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T022537
CREATED:20240823T183952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T170100Z
UID:10001644-1729103400-1729108800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speculative Play and Just Futurities | Fereshteh Toosi and Dr. Shardé M. Davis
DESCRIPTION:Fereshteh Toosi and Dr. Shardé M. Davis\, scholars-in-residence in the Speculative Play and Just Futurities program\, will lead a conversation featuring their SPJF project: The Crude Medium and The Sabbath Project (TSP). \n\n\nFereshteh Toosi (they/them/theirs) designs experiences and art objects that pose questions and foster animistic connections. Their artwork often involves documentary processes\, oral history\, and archival research. Immersive performances are produced in conjunction with small sculptures\, short films\, installations\, scores\, and poetry\, often situated in gardens\, parks\, and waterways. \nIn 2022\, Fereshteh developed an augmented-reality audio experience for the Independence Seaport Museum with support from the University of Pennsylvania’s Program in Environmental Humanities. In 2021\, they participated in the Montréal/Miami New Narratives Lab hosted by the National Film Board of Canada\, O Cinema\, MUTEK\, and FilmGate Interactive. They also earned a Knight New Work 2020 award for their project Oil Ancestors\, and a Miami Live Arts Lab Alliance residency to develop Metaphysical Hotline\, a performance by telephone for an audience of one. Fereshteh’s project Water Radio: Liquid Intelligence is a series of contemplative canoe and kayak outings supported by The Ellies Creator Award. \nFereshteh is an Associate Professor in the digital area of the Art and Art History Department of the College of Communication\, Architecture\, and the Arts at Florida International University in Miami. Before joining the faculty at FIU\, Fereshteh held a full-time teaching appointment at Columbia College Chicago\, the Ford Foundation Faculty Fellowship in Arts and Civil Engagement at Syracuse University\, and Visiting Assistant Professor appointments at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland and Frostburg State University\, among others. \nDocumentation of Fereshteh’s artwork and creative research is available at http://fereshteh.net and at http://oilancestors.com \nThe Crude Medium is a playful\, interactive experience about the cultural significance of oil. This live-action role play (LARP) séance is haunted by fossil spirits\, ocean garbage\, oil tycoons\, snails\, and coral\, among others. The Crude Medium holds space for participants to imagine themselves as future ancestors to a post-oil culture. How do we learn from the past and what is our responsibility to future generations? How can constructing an alternative narrative serve as a dress rehearsal for actual changes we can make in our lives?\n \nDr. Shardé M. Davis (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Faculty Affiliate of various research institutes at the University of Connecticut. Her research examines the way Black women leverage communication in the sistah circle to invoke collective identity\, erect and fortify the boundaries around their homeplace\, and backfill the necessary resources to return to white/male dominant spaces in American society. These ideas have been published in over 50 peer-refereed articles and invited book chapters\, and are best represented in her theory\, “The Strong Black Woman Collective.” \nHer research was formally recognized with the 2018 American Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Association of University Women and the 2019 Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. In addition to her program of research\, Dr. Davis created the viral Twitter Hashtag #BlackintheIvory\, which extended a timely opportunity for Blackademic TRUTHtellers to share personal instances (and engage in necessary conversations) about anti-Black racism in academia. She is also the inaugural recipient of the 2021-2022 Faculty of Color Working Group Fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to edit a new book\, Being Black in the Ivory: Truth Telling about Racism in Higher Education (University of North Carolina Press\, 2024). \nThe Sabbath Project (TSP) is envisioned as an all-encompassing tool that re-imagines a future where Black/women faculty have access to the hidden curriculum and use the information to\, first\, take a sabbatical and\, second\, design a sabbatical plan that meets university guidelines and the faculty person’s needs and desires. TSP serves as a formative and practical tool that contributes to a more just future for a group of scholars who have been historically relegated to the margins. \nThe Speculative Play and Just Futurities (SPJF) program leverages narrative storytelling and creative world-building in speculative writing and design\, including science fiction\, fantasy\, gaming\, and new digital media like virtual reality\, to challenge oppression and reimagine our world. It focuses on creating forums for discussing and theorizing literature to envision just futures. Central to SPJF is a residency for emerging scholars and creators\, fostering intellectual and creative growth. SPJF also hosts weekly colloquia for students and faculty\, featuring resident interactions and collaborative learning opportunities. \nSpeculative Play and Just Futurities is made possible through the generous support of the Mellon Foundation. SPJF is a collaboration between the IU Indianapolis Arts and Humanities Institute\, the Center for Africana Studies and Culture\, and the Ray Bradbury Center. Learn more about the SPJF residency by visiting our website: https://www.spjf.org/.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/speculative-play-and-just-futurities-fereshteh-toosi-and-dr-sharde-m-davis/
LOCATION:Indiana Humanities\, 1500 N Delaware St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Poetry Out Loud Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Indiana Humanities team for an informational webinar focused on developing a Poetry Out Loud competition at your school or organization for the 2024-2025 season. \nThis webinar is free and open to any interested potential Poetry Out Loud administrators. The zoom link will be emailed to you once you register for the event. \nPlease reach out to Hailey DeWolf\, Indiana Humanities’ Events Associate\, at hdewolf@indianahumanities.org with any questions or concerns prior to the meeting.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/poetry-out-loud-informational-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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SUMMARY:Freedom Over Me Acrylic Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Brown County Public Library for an acrylic painting workshop inspired by Ashley Bryan’s book Freedom Over Me. Participants will use the book’s artwork as a source of inspiration for their own creations. This workshop is for children ages 11-18. All supplies will be provided. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/freedom-over-me-acrylic-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Brown County Public Library\, 205 Locust Lane\, Nashville\, IN\, 47448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/all-that-she-carried-book-discussion-29/
LOCATION:Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology\, 5500 Wabash Avenue\, Terre Haute\, IN\, 47803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241013T150000
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Reader's Retreat @ Art Association Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The New Castle–Henry County Public Library is sponsoring Henry County Reads\, a community-wide read of the classic gothic novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. The library will distribute 500 free copies of the book (pick up yours at the main circulation desk) and will offer several related programs. \nOn October 13\, the Art Association of Henry County hosts a Rebecca reader’s retreat. Those taking part in the community read can visit the gallery\, view the art and take a walk around the park\, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres\, and take time to read and/or chat about Rebecca. \nFor more information\, call the library at 765.529.0362 ext. 1304\, email krystals@nchcpl.org\, or visit the library’s event web page. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/rebecca-readers-retreat-art-association-gallery/
LOCATION:Art Association of Henry County\, 218 S. 15th St.\, New Castle\, IN\, 47362
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241011T130000
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SUMMARY:Generations of Baking with Generations Pie Company
DESCRIPTION:Join Maria Johnson\, owner of Generations Pie Company\, for a discussion about the way family history and cultural foodways influenced the creation and development of her business. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/generations-of-baking-with-generations-pies/
LOCATION:Peabody Public Library\, 1160 IN-205\, Columbia City\, IN\, 46725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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