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April 2023

April 4
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Herman B Wells Library
1320 E. Tenth St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Free

MLK Remembrance Week: Carmen Jones Movie Screening

South

Join the City of Bloomington as it remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates the community’s African American history through storytelling and art.

April 5
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
Morgenstern Books
849 S. Auto Mall Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47401
Free

MLK Remembrance Week: Discussion of Why We Can’t Wait

South

Join the City of Bloomington as it remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates the community’s African American history through storytelling and art.

April 6
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
IUPUI Multicultural Center
815 W. Michigan Street, UC 115
Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States
Free

Arab Indianapolis Film Screening and Discussion (Indianapolis)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

April 7
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Monroe County History Center
202 E. Sixth St.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Free

MLK Remembrance Week: History Center Gallery Event

South

Join the City of Bloomington as it remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates the community’s African American history through storytelling and art.

April 8
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
City of Bloomington
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Free

MLK Remembrance Week: History Walk for Community

South

Join the City of Bloomington as it remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates the community’s African American history through storytelling and art.

April 12 @ 8:00 am CDT – April 14 @ 3:00 pm CDT
Historic New Harmony
401 Arthur St.
New Harmony, IN 47631
$5 – $10

Heritage Artisans Days

Southwest

Learn what life was like in early 1800s Indiana through interpreters who demonstrate professions and trades at Historic New Harmony.

April 13
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
Kan-Kan Cinema
1258 Windsor St.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Free

Arab Indianapolis Film Screening and Discussion (Indianapolis)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

April 15
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Buckner Cave
8070 West Eller Road
Bloomington, IN 47403 United States
$20

Campfires: Buckner Cave (Bloomington)

Join us for a new type of Campfires trek as we journey down to Bloomington and explore the spaces in and around a local cave site!

April 16
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Indy Reads
1066 Virginia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203 United States
Free

Arab Indianapolis Film Screening and Discussion (Indianapolis)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

April 20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Wild Rose Moon
115 N. Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563 United States
Free

Living on Indigenous Landscapes: Potawatomi and Settler Histories in Northern Indiana

North

Join Dr. Luke Gascho of our Unearthed Speakers Bureau for a talk hosted by Wild Rose Moon.

April 22
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
St. Joseph County Public Library
304 South Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601 United States
Free

Liminal Film Tour: St. Joseph County Public Library (South Bend)

Indiana Humanities is hosting a multi-city film tour for the brand new film, Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene!

April 24
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
University of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227 United States
Free

Arab Indianapolis film screening and discussion (Indianapolis)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

April 25
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States
Free

Arab Indianapolis film screening and discussion (Indianapolis)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

April 25
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Ash and Elm Cider Company
1301 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: The Home Place

Join us for our monthly book club for the scientifically curious!

April 25
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 Red Skelton Blvd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Free

Oscar Laughs!: Victor/Victoria

Southwest

Join the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a yearlong series featuring comedy films that either won or were nominated for an Academy Award.

April 27
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
Newfields
4000 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208 United States
Free

Arab Indianapolis Film Screening and Discussion (Indianapolis)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

April 28
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Fort Wayne Cinema Center
437 E Berry St # 1
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 United States
Free

Liminal Film Tour: Fort Wayne Cinema Center

Indiana Humanities is hosting a multi-city film tour for the brand new film, Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene!

April 29
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers Branch
5 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN 46038 United States
Free

Arab Indianapolis Film Screening and Discussion (Fishers)

Central

Indiana Humanities invites you to join a community screening and discussion of the film Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History.

May 2023

May 3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Richard E. Peeler Art Center
10 W. Hanna St.
Greencastle, IN 46135
Free

Liminal Film Tour: DePauw University (Greencastle)

Indiana Humanities and DePauw University have partnered to host a screening of the Liminal Film Tour!

May 19
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner
410 S. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Free

What Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community, Displacement, and Hope

North

Watch the premiere of a documentary that examines the history of Benham West, an African American neighborhood in Elkhart that thrived in the early 20th century but was cleared as part of “urban renewal” efforts in the 1970s.

May 20
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Munsee Woods
5701 South 475 East Road
Muncie, IN 47302 United States
$20

Campfires: Munsee Woods (Muncie)

Join us for a flora-filled walk on this private nature preserve being cared for by the Red-tail Land Conservancy!

May 23
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 Red Skelton Blvd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Free

Oscar Laughs!: As Good As It Gets

Southwest

Join the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a yearlong series featuring comedy films that either won or were nominated for an Academy Award.

May 30
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Ash and Elm Cider Company
1301 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: The Motherhood Complex

Join us for our monthly book club for the scientifically curious!

June 2023

June 3
8:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve
8825 River Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240 United States
$35

Campfires: White River Float (Indianapolis)

Join us for an exciting journey down the White River!

June 3
10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
The Archaeological Research Institute
424 Walnut St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Free

Guard Archaeological Preserve Seasonal Grant Opening 2023

Southeast

Join the Archaeological Research Institute and its team of archaeologists as they kick off their 2023 Field Season and launch ARI’s new Augmented Reality Trail experience.

June 20
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 Red Skelton Blvd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Free

Oscar Laughs!: Sideways

Southwest

Join the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a yearlong series featuring comedy films that either won or were nominated for an Academy Award.

June 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Historic New Harmony Atheneum
401 Arthur St.
New Harmony, 47631
Free

Liminal Film Tour: Historic New Harmony Atheneum

Indiana Humanities is hosting a multi-city film tour for the brand new film, Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene!

July 2023

July 22
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve
1992 Chapman Road
Huntertown, IN 46748 United States
$20

Campfires: Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve (Fort Wayne)

Join us for a flora-filled walk on this private nature preserve being cared for by ACRES Land Trust!

July 25
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 Red Skelton Blvd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Free

Oscar Laughs!: Midnight in Paris

Southwest

Join the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a yearlong series featuring comedy films that either won or were nominated for an Academy Award.

August 2023

August 12
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Urban Wilderness Trail
1507 West Vermont Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222 United States
$30

Campfires: Urban Wilderness Trail (Indianapolis)

Join us for a trek through Indianapolis from a new angle!

August 22
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 Red Skelton Blvd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Free

Oscar Laughs!: Jojo Rabbit

Southwest

Join the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a yearlong series featuring comedy films that either won or were nominated for an Academy Award.

September 2023

September 16
10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve
8001-8499 N 250 W
Bryant, IN 47326 United States
$30

Campfires: Limberlost (Geneva)

Join us for a journey in Gene Stratton-Porter’s shoes as we explore the history and environment of the Limberlost!

September 26
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 Red Skelton Blvd.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Free

Oscar Laughs!: Awards Ceremony

Southwest

Join the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a yearlong series featuring comedy films that either won or were nominated for an Academy Award.