Experience living Black History on Indiana Avenue
Indiana Avenue is a considerable version of the American dream straight through an African-American lens. The Avenue is the historic African-American commercial, entertainment and worship center. Today's scenery is filled with enduring landmarks, a burgeoning university campus, modern residences and a lush waterway. Indiana Avenue truly is rhythm reborn. The rich legacy comes to life on stage, in public art, museums, art galleries, nightlife and in the church.
Also placed on Indiana Avenue is the historic Madame Walker Theatre Center. The Madame Walker Theatre Center, housed in the historic Madame C.J. Walker Building, has long symbolized the spirit of creativity and community pride in uptown Indianapolis. Celebrate Black History Month with the Walker Theatre by joining Freetown village for an evening supper theatre called "This exiguous Light" on Feb. 18. Enjoy live music and a part in history at this living history museum. Also join the Madame Walker Theatre for Jazz on the Avenue Feb. 25 in the Ballroom for live jazz and cocktails. Call 236.2099 for more information.
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Art & Soul at the Indianapolis Artsgarden
Don't miss more than 18 Free performances throughout the month of February as part of the 15th yearly Art & Soul in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, which kicks off Jan. 27. This yearly celebration of African-American art and artists celebrates Black History Month. The performances feature a broad range of musical, dance, spoken word, poetry and living history from both established and emerging artists. Highlights throughout the month of February include Billy Wooten Jazz Trio, Gregg Bacon, June Rochelle, the Asante Children's Theatre and many more. For more details and a agenda of events call 631.3301 or visit the Indy Arts Web site.
Learn about black history
Join The Children's Museum of Indianapolis as black history comes alive while the month of February. Don't miss Target family Night Feb. 3 from 4 - 8 p.m. Celebrate African-American legacy and achievements in history, science, art and music Free of charge. Sense a slave's flight to relaxation and learn to navigate using the Big Dipper while consequent the Drinking Gourd starting Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. On Feb. 3, 5 and12, celebrate Black History Month in Lilly Theatre with vignettes exploring the lives of Levi Coffin and Madame C.J. Walker at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday and 1 p.m. On Saturday. To learn more, call 334.3322.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Indiana Historical community and Indianapolis-Marion County public Library (Imcpl) invite children and families to learn about Indiana's rich African-American history by participating in the Indiana Black History Challenge. The Indiana Black History Challenge is a contest that invites participants to study preponderant African-American Hoosiers and their contributions to society. The 10-question challenge can be taken online starting Feb. 1. Printed game cards will also be made available at the starting of February at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, as well as all branches of the Imcpl.
The first 5,000 entrants to the Indiana Black History Challenge will receive a prize. All participants who perfect the challenge and write back all questions correctly are entered into a drawing for the grand prize and runner-up awards. The grand prize is a family Fun Pack that includes an overnight stay at the Omni Severin Hotel in uptown Indianapolis; four tickets to extra exhibitions at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; a gift certificate to Weber Grill bistro and a family membership to the Indiana Historical Society, which includes free admission to the Indiana Sense for a year. One winner from each Imcpl subject and the History center will receive a runner-up prize of a family four-pack of tickets to an Indianapolis Indians game. For more information, Sense the Ihs at 232.1882.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art's (Ima) Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial exhibition will open Feb. 25. As an artist, Dial explores the truth of American history and culture in all its complexities and contradictions. This exhibition includes more than 50 pieces of Dial's work that range from sculptures to paintings and that address some of the most compelling issues of our time. Find out more facts on the exhibition call 923.1331.
Visit the Indiana State Museum for their "African Americans in Indiana" gallery search starting Feb. 1 to uncover the rich culture and contributions of Indiana's black communities. Meet President Lincoln on Feb. 12 and enjoy duration music and activities or see Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches in the legacy Theater straight through the end of March. Call 232.1637 for more information.
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host the 4th yearly Leon Jett Memorial Lecture featuring Dr. Quintard Taylor, professor of American History at the University of Washington, on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Taylor will discuss how African Americans helped shape and compose the American West. A new exhibit that is partnered with the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian called Red Black: related straight through History will open Feb. 12. Red Black will showcase the interactions between early black slaves and Native Americans. Call 636.9378 for more information.
Head over to the Garfield Parks Art center for "Black Pearls": An Artistic Celebration of Black History Month starting Feb. 5. The Free exhibit showcases African and African-American artists and will display sculpture, drawing, painting and ceramics. Hands on creative family activities will take place every Saturday and Sunday throughout February. Hours for Garfield Parks Art center are Tuesday - Thursday 2 - 9 p.m., Friday 1 - 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. And Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. For more facts call 327.7135.
Black History performances
The Indiana Repertory Theatre (Irt) presents Charlayne Woodard's Going Solo: Neat from Feb.10 - March 6. In this sequel to Woodard's "Pretty Fire," teenaged Charlayne encounters boys, high school, civil ownership and her own vivid imagination, all while studying to live with her disabled aunt, Neat. Tickets, show facts and a agenda of consortium events are available by calling 635.5252.
Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for the 26th Anniversary Celebration of Black History Concert Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The Iso's yearly concert celebrates the requisite impact of African-American culture on classical and symphonic music as well as the superb artistry and creativity of black artists, composers and conductors. This year the concert will be conducted by an Indianapolis audience favorite, Thomas Wilkins. This event is Free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For general seating. Call 639.4300 for more information.
Celebrate Black History Month in uptown Indianapolis
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