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SUMMARY:Indiana Authors Awards Speaker Program: Tamara Winfrey-Harris
DESCRIPTION:Tamara Winfrey-Harris will do a reading of her latest book\, ” A Black Woman’s Guide to Getting Free”\, then a discussion on the book and the topic of redemption. Finally the author will sell and sign books onsite. The workshop is a monthly session held by intergenerational women. \nRegister here: https://www.ianbulletproof.com/ \nTamara Winfrey-Harris is a writer who specializes in the ever-evolving space where current events\, politics\, and pop culture intersect with race and gender. She is the author of Dear Black Girl and The Sister Are Alright. Winfrey-Harris’ writing can be found in The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, Cosmopolitan\, New York Magazine\, and The Los Angeles Times. Her essays have also been anthologized in The Lemonade Reader: Beyonce\, Black Feminism and Spirituality (Routledge\, 2019); The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery (Wayne State University Press\, 2018); Black in the Middle: An Anthology of the Black Midwest (Black Belt Publishing\, 2020); and others. Winfrey-Harris graduated with a BA degree from the Greenlee School of Journalism at Iowa State University\, and is a native of Gary\, IN. Learn more at https://www.tamarawinfreyharris.com.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/indiana-authors-awards-speaker-program-tamara-winfrey-harris/
LOCATION:Boner Fitness and Life Center\, 727 N. Oriental\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roots (1977) Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Clinton Public Library for a screening of the classic television miniseries Roots (1977). This screening\, held on the library’s balcony\, will cover episodes 1 and 2. Snacks will be provided. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/roots-1977-screening-2/
LOCATION:Clinton Public Library\, 313 S. 4th Street\, Clinton\, IN\, 47842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240810T090000
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SUMMARY:Preserving Community Voices\, an Oral History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join experts and community members for the Preserving Community Voices symposium\, a full-day training on conducting oral history projects that focuses on supporting communities and partners in capturing their own histories and in telling their own stories. \nThe Preserving Community Voices symposium is a day for learning the ins and outs of conducting oral history projects. Oral tradition has always been a part of history keeping as a way to pass knowledge from generation to generation. Because living memory is more fragile than any artifact or paper document\, however\, historians have relied almost exclusively on the written word in traditional archives to make sense of our history. Unfortunately\, many of these institutions are limited in the range of voices that they represent. As new technologies have emerged\, though\, oral tradition can now be captured and preserved long-term\, allowing oral history projects to bring additional voices into the historical narrative. \nThese recorded first-person accounts of history connect listeners to events in ways that paper records can’t. By sharing events from multiple perspectives\, they allow nuances that are often lost in written narratives to be recovered. Especially for underrepresented communities\, oral histories are often the best way to preserve history that has been overlooked or ignored. However\, oral histories are more complex to create than they seem\, which is why Digital Indy\, the Indianapolis Public Library’s digital archive\, is offering a full-day free training on conducting oral history projects. \nThe symposium will be a day of high-quality learning with several sessions covering topics that will equip attendees with a well-rounded understanding of the nature of\, as well as information essential to\, the process of planning and executing successful oral history projects. Organizers are excited to welcome the symposium keynote speaker Doug Boyd\, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky\, a recognized world leader and innovator in the collection and preservation of oral histories. Topics covered during the symposium also include: technology (equipment\, formats\, software\, preservation)\, copyright (ownership\, permissions\, legal use)\, project planning and implementation (defining scope\, logistics\, general preparation\, questions) and lessons learned (panel discussing tips\, tricks\, knowledge sharing). \nThis training is open to all organizations and individuals\, but space is limited\, and registration is required. To reserve your spot\, click on the RSVP button above to go to the symposium’s event page\, then click on the Register button in the left column. Lunch and parking passes will be provided. \nFor more information\, email Digital Indy. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/preserving-community-voices/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library\, Indianapolis Special Collections Room\, 40 E. St. Clair St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
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SUMMARY:Lecture: "The Fabric of Faiths: How Headwear Makes Religion Real" with Dr. John McCormack
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity\, Rites of Passage\, and Spirituality exhibit\, Ruthmere will host Dr. John McCormack for a talk on “The Fabric of Faiths: How Headwear Makes Religion Real.” \nHats are more than mere fashion statements—constructing\, embellishing and wearing hats is an essential way in which a community’s religious beliefs are brought to life. Looking closely at some remarkable objects in The Global Language of Headwear\, Dr. McCormack explores how they function in religious rituals\, express the identity and spiritual aspirations of peoples and bind together members of a community. \nDr. McCormack is an associate professor of religion and history at Aurora University. He specializes in the history of Christianity\, religion and politics\, world religions\, and early modern Europe\, France and Latin America. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in religion from Yale University and both a master’s degree and doctorate in history from the University of Notre Dame. \nThe Global Language of Headwear runs from July 5 to September 27 at Ruthmere. It features 89 hats and headdresses from 42 countries across Asia\, Africa\, Europe\, the Middle East and North and South America—a tribute to the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. With a few exceptions\, the pieces are from the mid-to-late 20th century\, and many are still worn today in parts of the world for revelry\, ritual and the rhythms of everyday life. More than utilitarian objects of material culture\, each hat is a unique work of art—not merely because of the skill required to make it\, but also as a singular expression of creativity and cultural meaning. The hats and headdresses communicate timeless ideas—not only of beauty\, but also of what it means to be human. \nAdmission to Dr. McCormack’s talk is free for Ruthmere members and $5 for nonmembers; it includes a pass to view the exhibit. \nFor more information about the exhibit and Dr. McCormack’s talk\, visit Ruthmere’s website\, call 888.287.7696 or email info@ruthmere.org. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/lecture-the-fabric-of-faiths-how-headwear-makes-religion-real-with-dr-john-mccormack/
LOCATION:Ruthmere Museum Campus/Havilah Beardsley House\, 102 W. Beardsley Ave.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514
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SUMMARY:Virtual Brown Bag: American Experiment
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing 250 Meeting Series partnership with the Indiana Historical Society\, Virtual Brown Bags offer attendees the chance to listen in on their lunch breaks to moderated Zoom panels. Each conversation will cover a guiding pillar from the AASLH Making History at 250 Field Guide and ask how Hoosiers can utilize that guidance in their work leading up to 2026. \nFor August\, we will be discussing civics and the idea of the American Experiment with a TBA panel. RSVP at this link to attend the panel.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/virtual-brown-bag-american-experiment/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Reading Group and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Redbud Books hosts the first program in its Bloomington Beyond Borders series with a reading and discussion of the book Borders\, Human Itineraries\, and All Our Relation. Redbud Books has free copies available in store\, and the staff invites community members to the event even if they aren’t able to finish the book. The event will be catered\, so come enjoy sparkling conversation and tasty treats. \nFor more information\, email collective@redbudbooks.org. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities INcommon Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/beyond-borders-reading-group-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Redbud Books\, 408 W. Kirkwood Ave.\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47404
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240730T183000
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SUMMARY:Books\, Booze & Brains: Your Move
DESCRIPTION:Format: In person at Ash and Elm Cider Company\, Livestream\nBook: Your Move: What Board Games Teach Us About Life by Jonathan Kay and Jane Moriarity\nExpert: Jason Kelly\, IU Indianapolis
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/books-booze-brains-your-move/
LOCATION:Ash and Elm Cider Company\, 1301 E Washington St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240728T160000
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SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join The Indy Reads Book Club for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. The discussion will be hosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp. \nPlease register on Indy Reads’ Eventbrite page. \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-9/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Shorts Spotlight: Indiana Humanities Unearthed Cohort
DESCRIPTION:From the shores of Lake Michigan to the fields and farms of central Indiana\, the Indiana Humanities Unearthed Film Series features Indiana filmmakers exploring the unique relationships between Hoosiers and the land we call Indiana. Through these intimate looks into the lives of Indiana residents working\, exploring\, and caring for the land\, the films document new perspectives on how Hoosiers today understand their connections to the natural world. The films are part of our larger Unearthed initiative\, Indiana Humanities’ multiyear environmental theme. \nA complimentary special reception will follow the program premiere\, courtesy of Indiana Humanities. Please join the filmmakers and Indiana Humanities staff on the Tobias Stage from 4:30 – 6 PM for free drinks and light appetizers. If you wish to attend the reception\, please choose “Film + Reception” after selecting your seats at the RSVP link. RSVP required\, reception space is limited. \nUnearthed Short Film Program: 2:30 – 4 PM \nFilmmaker Q&A: 4 – 4:30 PM \nSpecial Reception (RSVP Required): 4:30 – 6:00 PM \nViewer discretion is advised. \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. \n \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  \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\, videotaped\, and your permission to be interviewed\, if appropriate. 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/indy-shorts-spotlight-indiana-humanities-unearthed-cohort/
LOCATION:The Toby Theater\, Newfields\, 4000 Michigan Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240717T183433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T183433Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:The Church of the Nativity (Episcopal) hosts its summer fiesta\, featuring food trucks\, games\, art activities and more. The festival opens with a talk by scholar Nicole Martinez-LeGrand on Latino faith and culture (11 a.m. to noon)\, and in the afternoon (1 to 2 p.m.)\, La Salsoteca\, an all-Latino band consisting of students\, faculty and alumni from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music\, will perform and discuss pieces influenced by ’60s and ’70s salsa music in New York City\, which initiated the tradition of salsa music in the United States. \nFor more information\, email the Church of the Nativity at nativity@nativity-indy.org or call 317.849.3656. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/summer-fiesta/
LOCATION:Church of the Nativity (Episcopal)\, 7300 Lantern Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46256
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240424T180054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T143855Z
UID:10001561-1722070800-1722081600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Brick and Mortar Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The City of Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a series of workshops to educate the community about the importance of historic preservation and to provide guidance and instruction around common concerns\, such as repairs to plaster\, windows\, and bricks and mortar. \nIn the workshop “Brick and Mortar Repair\,” Scott Bartel\, owner and operator of Architectural Restoration Technique\, will demonstrate how to choose and use proper tools to repoint\, repair and replace brickwork. \nTo register\, click on the RSVP link above. \nFor more information\, call 765.983.7200. \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant provided by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/brick-and-mortar-repair-workshop/
LOCATION:William G. Scott House\, 204 N. 10th St.\, Richmond\, IN\, 47374
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240701T201342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T201846Z
UID:10001591-1721928600-1721937600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Color Purple (2023) Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Carmel Clay Public Library for a movie screening of The Color Purple (2023). Popcorn will be served. Please bring your own nonalcoholic beverage. \nThe event is free but registration is required. \nMovie synopsis: A woman faces many hardships in her life\, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. Starring Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson. Runtime 2 hours 21 minutes. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-color-purple-2023-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 425 E. Main Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240701T215429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T221623Z
UID:10001603-1721673000-1721676600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Indianapolis Public Library\, Beech Grove Branch book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. Copies of the book will be available for readers will supplies last. \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-the-woman-king-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library — Beech Grove Branch\, 1102 Main Street\, Beech Grove\, IN\, 46107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T213000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240305T193626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T220453Z
UID:10001537-1721503800-1721511000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Campfires: Miller Woods (Indiana Dunes National Park)
DESCRIPTION:Indiana Humanities is partnering with Indiana Dunes National Park to offer a rare evening Campfires trek. Our journey will take us through the park’s Miller Woods\, where we’ll enjoy a full moon and experience habitats unique to the Dunes\, including wetlands\, rare black oak savanna\, open dunes and beach. \nThe trek will be co-led by a Hoosier humanities scholar as well as a ranger from the park. As we explore the landscape\, we’ll stop to read short works by nature writers. The trek will conclude with a shared discussion around a campfire. \nPlease note that while this program is free as part of a special partnership with Indiana Dunes National Park\, you’ll need to pay admission to the park. For information about park fees\, visit the Indiana Dunes National Park website. \nWHERE: Miller Woods (Indiana Dunes National Park) \nWHEN: July 20\, 2024\, 7:30–9:30 p.m. CDT \nSCHOLAR-FACILITATOR: TBD \nTRAIL DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate \nTHINGS TO KEEP IN MIND \n\nA limited number of free tickets are available based on need; please contact Sam Opsahl at sopsahl@indianahumanities.org.\nDepending on the weather\, some trails may be wet\, so wear shoes that can handle the mud.\nPlease bring a reuseable water bottle to take with you on the outing.\nWe’ll send a final confirmation two days before the event with driving and parking instructions and any other updates.\nIn case of inclement weather\, Indiana Humanities will cancel the event and alert you via email at least two hours prior to the event start time. If the event is canceled\, we’ll offer a refund or a ticket to another Campfires event of your choice.\nThis event is designed for ages 12 and older.\nRefunds are not available after 72 hours in advance (unless Indiana Humanities cancels the event).\n\nABOUT CAMPFIRES \nIndiana Humanities’ award-winning Campfires program pairs nature and literature to spark conversations about Indiana’s future. Something about the combination of wild places\, great writing and a warm campfire gets Hoosiers talking in fresh and surprising ways about the world around us and our place in it. \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. \nABOUT INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK \nStretching along 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan\, Indiana Dunes National Park offers an incredible diversity of habitats and visitor experiences. Beyond the sandy beaches\, visitors can explore rugged dunes\, quiet forests and tranquil wetlands along 50 miles of hiking trails. World-class birding and over 1\,100 native plant species makes this 15\,000 acre park among the most biologically rich in the nation. \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/campfires-miller-woods-indiana-dunes-national-park/
LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 47-75 North Lake Street\, Gary\, IN\, 46403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240701T204413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T204413Z
UID:10001594-1721484000-1721491200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Black Quilters: Hard Topics\, Soft Blows
DESCRIPTION:Join Hamilton East Public Library\, Noblesville Branch 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-5/
LOCATION:Hamilton East Public Library\, Noblesville Branch\, 1 Library Plaza\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46060
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240424T195433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T200134Z
UID:10001563-1721484000-1721491200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Allyship and Film Series: Myanmar's Killing Fields
DESCRIPTION:The Allyship and Film Series project is a partnership between YWCA Northeast Indiana’s Racial Justice program and the Fort Wayne Cinema Center. The goal of the film and discussion series is to create space for viewers to develop empathy and understanding of diverse cultures\, model ways for viewers to practice allyship for other communities\, promote the voices and stories of marginalized groups (including local stories) and educate viewers through specialized scholar facilitation and thought-provoking community discussion. \nThis month’s film is Myanmar’s Killing Fields\, which utilizes secret footage and eyewitness accounts to shine new light on a brutal campaign by the Myanmar military against Rohingya Muslims—an effort that has been described by both the United Nations and the United States as “ethnic cleansing.” \nThe post-film discussion will emphasize allyship with the Burmese community. Dr. Art Herbig\, director of the Fort Wayne Cinema Center\, will host a conversation that provides context to learn about what it’s like living in Fort Wayne as a Burmese immigrant and the experience of Burmese immigrants in the community. There are not many opportunities for an in-depth glance into Burmese history and culture despite the large Burmese population in northeast Indiana (20\,000). Promoting awareness and understanding of this key cultural group is essential for members of the community in their practice of allyship. \nAll programming takes place at the Fort Wayne Cinema Center\, located in downtown Fort Wayne. The Cinema Center is easily accessible via local bus routes and also has a parking lot across the street. Films will be shown in the Spectator Lounge\, which is a secondary theater that is easily accessible from the entrance of the building and includes the box office. \nFor more information\, visit YWCA Northeast Indiana’s website\, email ckilgore@ywcaerw.org or call 260.424.4908. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/allyship-and-film-series-myanmars-killing-fields/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne Cinema Center\, 437 E. Berry St. #1\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240507T202650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T201638Z
UID:10001574-1721412000-1721419200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:4+1 Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the unveiling of four new exhibitions at the Evansville African American Museum. Explore the Black history of Evansville and its Baptisttown neighborhood through the themes of music\, the derby\, fine art\, and more. This free community reception will feature live music by BG3 and hors d’oeuvres generously provided by Urban Seeds. \nFor more information\, call 812.423.5188 or email curator@evvaam.org. \nNote that this program takes place on Central Daylight Time. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/41-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Evansville African American Museum\, 579 S. Garvin St.\, Evansville\, IN\, 47713
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240710T195123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T195123Z
UID:10001315-1721325600-1721331000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Conversations in African American History and Culture: The History of Greenlawn Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, Freetown Village continues its monthly conversations with historians\, researchers and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage. \nJuly’s program will feature Leon Bates\, who presents “The History of Greenlawn Cemetery: The First ‘Bury Ground’ of Indianapolis.” \nGreenlawn Cemetery\, Indianapolis’s first cemetery\, was a pioneer cemetery created as a public “bury ground” in 1821 by an act of the Indiana legislature. Indianapolis has never had a Black cemetery\, but the Indianapolis bury ground had a segregated “colored section.” Between 1821 and 1863\, the cemetery grew to include three adjacent cemeteries totaling 25 acres. Greenlawn began to fall from favor with the rise of the rural cemetery movement of the late 1850s and 1860s; this led to the creation of the 555-acre Crown Hill Cemetery approximately four miles to the north. In 1890 the city declared the bury ground full and closed to burials\, and by 1902\, the other three sections were being condemned as well. In subsequent years\, the site of the cemetery underwent several redevelopments\, including a baseball stadium\, a slaughterhouse and the Diamond Chain Manufacturing Company. \nIn 2023 a new developer acquired the site with a desire to construct a multiuse redevelopment with a 20\,000-seat soccer stadium and is facing the same problem that its predecessors faced: the discovery of human remains\, many of them dating to the 1820s. In this talk\, historian Leon Bates\, a doctoral student in the Department of Pan African Studies at the University of Louisville\, will share the history of Greenlawn Cemetery and will discuss the current state of redevelopment and its implications. \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-the-history-of-greenlawn-cemetery/
LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240701T200003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T201652Z
UID:10001589-1721325600-1721329200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Black Quilters: Hard Topics\, Soft Blows
DESCRIPTION:Join Carmel Clay 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. The event is free but registration is required. \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-4/
LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 425 E. Main Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240620T194342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T133152Z
UID:10001296-1721239200-1721244600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:INconversation: Follow that Food
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana Humanities on Wednesday\, July 17\, at Wunderkammer Company in Fort Wayne for Follow that Food ! We will be discussing local food systems during a special Unearthed-themed INconversation\, presented by Indiana’s Family of Farmers. \nDo you know where the food in your fridge or on your plate in a restaurant comes from? Do you know the farmer who raised the chickens that laid the eggs in your omelette or grew the vegetables that are in your soup? \nBe a part of the conversation about what farmers grow and why\, and how it might get to your fork when you eat out or cook at home. \nThe moderator for the evening will be Nathan Shoaf\, urban agriculture state coordinator with Purdue Extension. Joining him in conversation will be Sylvester Friend\, farmer/co-owner\, Prairie Hills Farm; Jeff and Zach Hawkins\, farmers\, Hawkins Family Farm; and Jain Young\, administrator\, Heartland Communities. \nLet’s Follow that Food together!
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/inconversation-follow-that-food/
LOCATION:Wunderkammer Company\, 3402 Fairfield Avenue\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46807\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240902T172027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T172047Z
UID:10001366-1721224800-1721228400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Flora Public Library and Carroll County on the Same Page for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. \nCarroll County on the Same Page is a cooperative effort of Camden-Jackson Township Public Library\, Delphi Public Library\, & Flora-Monroe Township Public Library. \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-25/
LOCATION:Flora Public Library\, 109 N Center St\, Flora\, IN\, 46929\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240701T220001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T221513Z
UID:10001604-1721152800-1721156400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Indianapolis Public Library\, Fort Ben Branch book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. Copies of the book will be available for readers will supplies last. \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-15/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library — Fort Ben Branch\, 9330 East 56th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240701T214412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T221144Z
UID:10001602-1721149200-1721152800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion & The Woman King Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join the Indianapolis Public Library\, Spades Park Branch for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. Copies of the book will be available for readers will supplies last. Complimentary coffee will be served by neighborhood bakery Amelia’s Bread. \nThere will also be a free screening of The Woman King (2022) at Kan-Kan Cinemas across the street from the branch following the book discussion. Reserve a ticket to the screening here. \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-13/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library — Spades Park Branch\, 1801 Nowland Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240713T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240902T174712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T174811Z
UID:10001374-1720877400-1720886400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Seekers & The Underground Railroad Networks in Illinois and Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Join Delphi Public Library and Carroll County on the Same Page as they host Dr. Larry McClellan. Dr. McClellan will share his research on the Underground Railroad networks in Illinois and Indiana. The presentation\, which is suitable for children and adults\, will be held in the library’s Wabash & Erie Canal Park event room. Sweet tea and lemonade will be served. \nCarroll County on the Same Page is a cooperative effort of Camden-Jackson Township Public Library\, Delphi Public Library\, & Flora-Monroe Township Public Library. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/freedom-seekers-the-underground-railroad-networks-in-illinois-and-indiana/
LOCATION:Delphi Public Library\, 222 E Main Street\, Delphi\, IN\, 46923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240702T164048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T140828Z
UID:10001605-1720875600-1720890000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Frida for ALL/Frida para TODAS
DESCRIPTION:Creative Women of the World hosts its third-annual Frida for ALL/Frida para TODAS\, a celebration not only of Frida Kahlo’s birthday but also of Latino culture\, arts and local community; women in the arts; and artists with physical disabilities. The event will include storytelling about Frida Kahlo\, her physical disability and art practice; traditional Mexican paper flower making for all ages; collaborative painting for people of all ages and abilities; Latina artist and business vendors; local community organization booths; live entertainment; and demonstrations by local Latina artists. The event is free and open to the public\, and Spanish translation and deaf interpretation will be available. \nThe celebration takes place after the Three Rivers Festival parade in downtown Fort Wayne in the new F&M parking lot located at 128 W. Wayne St. (across the street from the Creative Women of the World retail store). \nFor more information\, visit the Creative Women of the World website at www.gocwow.com or call 260.267.9048. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/frida-for-all-frida-para-todas/
LOCATION:F&M Parking Lot\, 128 W. Wayne St.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T025101
CREATED:20240305T190652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T220706Z
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SUMMARY:Campfires: Chellberg Farmhouse (Indiana Dunes National Park)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start this Campfires program at the Chellberg Farmhouse near the town of Porter in the Indiana Dunes National Park. At the Chellberg Farmhouse\, we’ll learn the story of the Swedish-American family that settled the farm in the late 1800s. We’ll then walk to the Bailly Homestead\, established by French-Canadian fur trader Joseph Bailly in the 1830s. The homestead\, which is designated as a National Historic Landmark\, features a main house with late-19th-century architectural detail\, rustic log and brick structures and an unusual family cemetery. As we travel between the two sites\, we’ll explore the surrounding environment unique to Indiana Dunes National Park. \nThe trek will be co-led by a Hoosier humanities scholar as well as a ranger from the park. In addition to exploring the two historic sites\, we’ll stop to read short works by nature writers. The trek will conclude with a shared discussion around a campfire. \nPlease note that while this program is free as part of a special partnership with Indiana Dunes National Park\, you’ll need to pay admission to the park. For information about park fees\, visit the Indiana Dunes National Park website. \nWHERE: Chellberg Farmnouse (Indiana Dunes National Park) \nWHEN: July 13\, 2024\, 9 –11 a.m. CDT \nSCHOLAR-FACILITATOR: TBD \nTRAIL DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate \nTHINGS TO KEEP IN MIND \n\nA limited number of free tickets are available based on need; please contact Sam Opsahl at sopsahl@indianahumanities.org.\nDepending on the weather\, some trails may be wet\, so wear shoes that can handle the mud.\nPlease bring a reuseable water bottle to take with you on the outing.\nWe’ll send a final confirmation two days before the event with driving and parking instructions and any other updates.\nIn case of inclement weather\, Indiana Humanities will cancel the event and alert you via email at least two hours prior to the event start time. If the event is canceled\, we’ll offer a refund or a ticket to another Campfires event of your choice.\nThis event is designed for ages 12 and older.\nRefunds are not available after 72 hours in advance (unless Indiana Humanities cancels the event).\n\nABOUT CAMPFIRES \nIndiana Humanities’ award-winning Campfires program pairs nature and literature to spark conversations about Indiana’s future. Something about the combination of wild places\, great writing and a warm campfire gets Hoosiers talking in fresh and surprising ways about the world around us and our place in it. \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. \nABOUT INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK \nStretching along 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan\, Indiana Dunes National Park offers an incredible diversity of habitats and visitor experiences. Beyond the sandy beaches\, visitors can explore rugged dunes\, quiet forests and tranquil wetlands along 50 miles of hiking trails. World-class birding and over 1\,100 native plant species makes this 15\,000 acre park among the most biologically rich in the nation. \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/campfires-chellberg-farmhouse-indiana-dunes-national-park/
LOCATION:Chellberg Farmhouse\, 709-747 North Mineral Springs Road\, Porter\, IN\, 46304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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SUMMARY:What Hat Is That? A Collector's Journey of Discovery
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity\, Rites of Passage\, and Spirituality exhibit\, Ruthmere will host Stacey Miller\, the exhibit’s curator and the owner of Hat Horizons. Miller will present a talk titled\, “What Hat Is That? A Collector’s Journey of Discovery.” \nMiller is a collector of and authority on head coverings from around the world. Since her first hat purchase in Istanbul when she joined a group of Spaniards driving from Madrid to India on an overland adventure\, she has acquired more than 1\,300 hats and headdresses from more than 150 countries and many more ethnic groups. \nStarting out as a humble assortment of souvenirs\, Miller’s hats have been displayed at many museums; have been featured on television\, in magazines and in store windows on Fifth Avenue in New York City; and have been used in a variety of multicultural and diversity events. \nWith every new addition to Miller’s collection\, she creates a connection to a culture\, its people and their traditions. And most important\, each hat and headdress is a reminder of the personal\, spiritual and social values that we share\, encouraging us to recognize the humanity in all of us. \nThe Global Language of Headwear runs from July 5 to September 27 at Ruthmere. It features 89 hats and headdresses from 42 countries across Asia\, Africa\, Europe\, the Middle East and North and South America—a tribute to the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. With a few exceptions\, the pieces are from the mid-to-late 20th century\, and many are still worn today in parts of the world for revelry\, ritual and the rhythms of everyday life. More than utilitarian objects of material culture\, each hat is a unique work of art—not merely because of the skill required to make it\, but also as a singular expression of creativity and cultural meaning. The hats and headdresses communicate timeless ideas—not only of beauty\, but also of what it means to be human. \nAdmission to Miller’s talk is free for Ruthmere members and $5 for nonmembers; it includes a pass to view the exhibit. \nFor more information about the exhibit and Miller’s talk\, visit Ruthmere’s website\, call 888.287.7696 or email info@ruthmere.org. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/what-hat-is-that-a-collectors-journey-of-discovery/
LOCATION:Ruthmere Museum Campus/Havilah Beardsley House\, 102 W. Beardsley Ave.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:The Theory and Practice of Rivers
DESCRIPTION:“The Theory and Practice of Rivers” is a talk and workshop exploring the relationship between stream and story in Indiana and beyond. The talk is rooted in Ryan’s book on Fort Wayne’s Maumee River and makes the argument that rivers and streams are a repository of—and participant in—community memory. This talk is followed by a workshop session in which attendees will start creating their own “river stories.” Attendees will leave with a new set of lenses and tools for thinking about their relationships to the natural world\, using water (and encounters with bodies of water) as an entry point. \nThere is ample free parking in both of the museum parking lots and on the street near the museum. RSVPs are encouraged using the link above. \nCoffee and breakfast treats from Bob Evans Restaurant will be provided at no charge. Attendance includes free admission to the Museum on the day of the event.  \nRyan Schnurr is a writer\, editor\, and teacher from northeast Indiana\, and an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities at Communication at Trine University. His first book\, In the Watershed\, traces the history\, culture\, and environment of the largest watershed in the Great Lakes region through the lens of a week-long trip from the headwaters of the Maumee River\, in Fort Wayne\, to its mouth in Toledo\, Ohio.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-theory-and-practice-of-rivers-3/
LOCATION:Wabash County Museum\, 36 E Market Street\, Wabash\, IN\, 46992\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walk & Talk: The History of Indiana Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Join Brightlane Learning on a Walk & Talk of Indiana Avenue. This 2 hour\, 2 mile walk will be led by Through2Eyes and include a discussion of Indiana Avenue’s rich history. Attendees should meet at the Indianapolis Urban League (777 Indiana Avenue)\, which is where the tour begins. \nNote: This event is part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Community Read program.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/walk-talk-the-history-of-indiana-avenue/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Urban League\, 777 Indiana Ave STE 1\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:All That She Carried Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Carmel Clay Public Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. The event is free but registration is required. \nProgram copies of All That She Carried can be picked up at Main Library’s Adult Services desk. Please stop by the Adult Services desk or call 317.814.3988 to ask about availability before placing a hold in the catalog. \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-7/
LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 425 E. Main Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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