Fall Arts Guide 2012

Welcome to the Fall 2012 Arts Guide! In these pages, you’ll find information on more than 300 events, from majormuseum exhibits to homegrown art festivals. So where to begin? How about here, with these 10 events hand-picked byStar arts and entertainment staffers. For more of their personal selections, see Pages 4 to 17.

QUEST FOR THE WEST:Browse and buy works from some of

the nation’s top artists specializing inWestern and Native American art atthis exclusive Eiteljorg event (Sept.7-9). Page 15.

RESTLESS JAZZ:Indy Jazz Fest goes downtempo with

a smooth jazz program this year (Sept.10-16). Page 11.

KILLER CRUSTACEANS:The B Movie Celebration (Sept. 14-

16) moves from Franklin to Columbusthis year, as do all the mutant chickens,sharks and what-not. Page 12.

FLAVORITISM:Feed your mind, body and soul at

Food Con III (Oct. 5) at the HarrisonCenter for the Arts. Page 8.

JAMES STILL’S SECRET PLAY:The Indiana Repertory Theatre play-

wright-in-residence didn’t tell anyoneabout his new original work (“TheHouse That Jack Built,” Oct. 30-Nov. 5) while he was writing it.Page 9.

B.B. KING:The 87-year-old singer, songwriter

and blues guitarist’s Palladium show(Nov. 20) will prove the thrill is nevergone. Page 17.

COMMUNAL COLORING:Use 5-foot markers and feel free to

go outside the lines at the “Color Me______” art exhibit (Oct. 5) at iMOCA.Page 4.

TONIC BALL:A new chairman, Matt Mays, takes

over one of Indy’s hottest fundraisers(Nov. 16); local bands will cover themusic of Stevie Wonder, U2 and TheKinks. Page 6.

ISLAMIC ART:Learn about the art and architecture

of the Muslim world in “Beauty andBelief” (Nov. 2-Jan. 13) at the Indian-apolis Museum of Art. Page 10.

PENROD ARTS FAIR:“Indiana’s nicest day” (Sept. 8) gets

even nicer with a new Indiana CraftBeer Garden. Page 15.

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WHAT’S NEW: THINGS TO DOVisit the Star’s new arts and entertainment channel, www.indystar.com/thingstodo,for the best local events, attractions, nightlife and restaurants. Some of what you’ll find:» Fresh content, updated daily, with the day’s best events and entertainment news.» A comprehensive database that allows you to search hundreds of events and venues.» “Best bet” selections for your weekend, whether you’re looking for blockbuster eventsor family fun in your community.

Questions? E-mail Things to Do editor Neal Taflinger at [email protected].

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DesignStephanie [email protected]

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DanceBallet Folklorico de MexicoWhen: 8 p.m. Oct. 5.Where: Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset

Ave.Tickets & info: $25 to $35;

www.cloweshall.org or (317) 940-6444.

Choreographer Amalia Hernan-dez, who died in 2000, brought herfirst dance troupe to the UnitedStates in 1958. More than 100 inter-national tours have followed forher Ballet Folklorico de Mexico,known for female dancers in color-ful skirts and male dancers inmasks and sombreros. The showspotlights various geographic re-gions of Mexico and 1,000 yearsof cultural history.

FestivalsIndy Greek FestivalWhen: 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7, noon to

10 p.m. Sept. 8.Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox

Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel.Tickets & info: $7; www.indygreek

fest.org or (317) 733-3033.An extensive menu of Greek food,

12 performances by Hellenic dancetroupes and live music from Kosta andthe Wave are part of the annual IndyGreek Festival. This year’s tours ofHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Churchwill include views of the iconostasis, ahand-carved oak partition installed nearthe altar last December. The iconostasisis 43 feet wide and stands 16 feet at itshighest arch.

TalksTEDx IndianapolisWhen: 9 a.m. Oct. 26.Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road.Tickets & info: $75; www.tedxindy.com or (317) 923-1331.Thanks to lectures by luminaries such as J.K. Rowling, John Wooden

and T. Boone Pickens, TED talks are an online hit. More than 131 millionYouTube views have racked up for TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) clips devoted to “ideas worthspreading.” The upcoming and independently organized TEDx event at the Indianapolis Museum of Art willfocus on experiential, classroom and virtual learning.

Visual art“Color Me ______”When: Oct. 5 through Nov. 17.Where: Indianapolis Museum of Contempo-

rary Art, 1043 Virginia Ave., Suite 5.Tickets & info: Free; www.indymoca.org or

(317) 450-6630.It’s up to iMOCA attendees to fill in the

blanks in this collaborative exhibition by artistsAndy J. Miller and Andrew Neyer. Columbus,Ind., resident Miller and Cincinnati-basedNeyer are creating three 16-foot murals — aswell as 5-foot markers to be used in the commu-nal coloring exercise. Miller’s illustrations havebeen featured in the “46 for XLVI” mural pro-ject as well as 2009’s “Indie Rock ColoringBook.”

MusicMichael KiwanukaWhen: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25.Where: Deluxe in Old National Centre,

502 N. New Jersey St.Tickets & info: $15; www.livenation.com

or (800) 745-3000.This London-born son of Ugandan refugees

was selected as the “Sound of 2012” in a BBCsurvey of music experts, and he’s toured as thesupporting act for Adele. Kiwanuka, a singer-songwriter frequently compared to BillWithers and Van Morrison, is on the road as aheadlining act to promote debut album “HomeAgain.” He performed earlier this month atChicago’s Lollapalooza festival.

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Andy J. Miller’s illustration appeared in 2009’s“The Indie Rock Coloring Book.” Miller andAndrew Neyer will collaborate on an iMOCA exhibit.

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Dancers in Ballet Folklorico weartraditional Mexican costumes.

DAVID LINDQUIST POPMUSIC&VISUALARTSWRITER

David grew up in Central Illinois, where he learned the basics of playing piano and trombone. He portrayed Jud in a high school productionof “Oklahoma,” which marked the end of his onstage performances. He’s been a member of The Star staff since 1998.

Cathy Kightlinger TALKOFOURTOWNCOLUMNIST

Cathy has loved soirees since the age of 3, when her mother bought her a pair of patent leather Mary Janes and called them “party shoes.”When she’s not covering social events, she can be found sifting through the sale racks at local boutiques or checking out a local rock band.


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Sweet MelodiesSPECIAL GUEST: Out of the Dawg HouseOctober 14 ~ 3 p.m.Indiana Landmarks Center

Music of the NightFEATURING: Martin Ellis on the OrganOctober 26 ~ 7 p.m.Broadway United Methodist Church

Angels SingDecember 14 ~ 8 p.m.December 15 ~ 3 & 8 p.m.St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Celebrate the SeasonDecember 15 ~ 12:30 p.m.St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Tapestry of SongSPECIAL GUEST: Purdue Varsity Glee ClubMarch 24 ~ 3 p.m.Hilbert Circle Theatre

Voices of YouthSPECIAL GUEST: Purdue Varsity Glee ClubMarch 24 ~ 7 p.m.Hilbert Circle Theatre

Hear Our SongMay 18 ~ 2 & 7 p.m.Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center

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TheaterA Very Phoenix Xmas 7When: Various times Nov. 29 to

Dec. 23.Where: Phoenix Theatre, 749 N.

Park Ave.Tickets & info: $18 to $28; (317)

635-7529, www.phoenixtheatre.org.If the holiday season brings out

your irreverent side, this is a must-see. Each year, the funny folks at thePhoenix put together a new multi-sketch show, complete with dancingand music. So, if you’re the sort whomight fantasize about hurling a clove-studded ham across a room at some-one in a Santa sweater, keep thepeace and go to the show.

Talks & ReadingsOpening night with Delia

Ephron, 14th annual Ann Katz Fes-tival of Books andArts

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 24.Where: Arthur M.

Glick JCC, 6701 HooverRoad.

Tickets & info: $5;www.jccindy.org.

Film and lit lovers —and anyone with a fondness for romanticcomedies — will want to attend this chat.

Delia Ephron, who will speak abouther new novel, “The Lion Is In,” is theyounger sister to Nora Ephron, who diedin June. The two collaborated on the 1998film “You’ve Got Mail,” and a long-run-ning Broadway play, “Love, Loss andWhat I Wore.”

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FestivalsSt. Joan of Arc French

Market FestivalWhen: Noon to 10 p.m.

Sept. 8.Where: St. Joan of Arc

Church, 4217 Central Ave.Tickets & info: Free;

www.sjoa.org.Oui, the music at this festi-

val is good; plus there’s a chil-dren’s play area and some cutevendors. But the real draw isthe eats and the fact that youcan wash them down with abottle of bubbly. Food andbeverage tickets ($1 each) buysuch delights as escargot encroute ($5), a plate of bread,cheese, fruit and pate ($7) oroysters Rockefeller ($4). So,let the champagne flow ($20)and call a cab!

Visual ArtShrine ExhibitionWhen: Oct. 5-Nov. 25.Where: Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St.Tickets & info: Free; www.indplsartcenter.org.Annually, around Day of the Dead celebrations, the Indianapolis Art Center

asks people to create shrines about pretty much anything their makers wantto remember or honor. The result is an exhibition of dozens of folk art shrines,created by artists with and without formal training. The IAC’s other Day ofthe Dead events have shifted to the Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg.

MusicTonic Ball 11When: 7 p.m. Nov. 16.Where: White Rabbit Cabaret, Radio

Radio and the Fountain Square Theatre.Tickets & info: $25, www.tonicindy.com.The annual home-grown rock ’n’ roll

fundraiser is one of my favorite events.I love to rock, especially with Indian-

apolis’ uber-talented local musicians. Thisyear, bands will cover Stevie Wonder, U2and The Kinks, and everyone — evenyoungsters — can participate. It’s a greatway to kick off the holiday season, and itbenefits Second Helpings, a nonprofitcommunity kitchen and food pantry.

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Neal “Taffy” Taflinger THINGSTODOEDITOR

Born and raised in Indy, Taffy has devoted most of his life to one form of art or another, and he wants to spend the rest of it tellingstories about art and the people who make it. There’s a wild, woolly city happening out there, and he wants to spread the word.


TheaterScary Mary: A Poppins Parody

When: Various times Nov. 2-4,9-11, 16-17.

Where: The Q, 5515 E. WashingtonSt.

Tickets & info: Ticket prices TBA;www.qartistry.org, or (317) 677-5317.

We don’t know much about ScaryMary yet, but Q Artistry earned itsbonafides with “Cabaret Poe” andfollowed it up with a steady streamof funny, quirky productions. There’sno reason to expect that this showwill deviate from Q Artistry’s chart-ed course.

FestivalsFall Equinox: Hungry Ghosts

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20.Where: 100 Acres, Indianapolis

Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road.Tickets & info: Free; www.ima

museum.org, or (317) 923-1331.Inspired by Chinese and Japanese

ghost festival traditions, Seattle-based composer Nat Evans andmembers of the Butler UniversityJordan College of Fine Arts Com-posers Orchestra will perform asound installation while floating on100 Acres Lake. Floating lanternswill serve as beacons for ancestralspirits.

Talks & ReadingsHenry Rollins: Capitalism

When: 8 p.m. Oct. 5.Where: Egyptian Room at Old Na-

tional Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St.Tickets & info: $32.50; www.live

nation.com, or (800) 745-3000.Punk icon, B-movie actor and

gadfly Henry Rollins is taking hisspoken-word act on the road again.This time he’s visiting all 50 statecapitals, wrapping things up inWashington, D.C. on Nov. 5, the eveof the general election. The formerBlack Flag and Rollins Band frontman can be schticky, but his curios-ity and inability to sit still provide astream of funny and provocativeinsights.

MusicThe Avett BrothersWhen: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30.Where: Farm Bureau Insurance

Lawn at White River State Park,801 W. Washington St.

Tickets & info: $47.35; www.livenation.com, or (800) 745-3000.

Spend an evening with indieheartthrobs Scott, Seth, Joe andBob and sing along to their rough-hewn, throaty folk songs and bal-lads.

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Visual ArtFood Con IIIWhen: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5.Where: Harrison Center for

the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St.Tickets & info: Free; (317) 396-

3886, or www.harrisoncenter.org.If last year’s event was any

indication of where this event isheaded, then Food Con III will bea must-attend for locals who careabout the cultivation, preparation,and consumption of nourishingfood. Expect food-inspired art,exhibits by food producers andprepared foods from local ven-dors.

This “Food with Roots” sculpture isby Michelle Walkey-Thornburg.

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Scott Avett and family bring theirsounds to White River State Park.


MusicEdward Sharpeand the Magnetic Zeros

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23.Where: Egyptian Room at Old National

Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St.Tickets & info: $22.50-$25; (317) 231-0000.I know why I’m attracted to Edward

Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: They’rea throwback to the look and sound of my“formative years,” a time shaped by theSummer of Love, Woodstock, Jimi and Janisand the original Broadway musical “Hair.”

With charismatic lead singer Alex Eberttwirling and hooting and clapping in rhythm,this gypsy caravan of a rock band is makinga rare Indianapolis appearance. Everyonewill be on their feet, dancing and swayingto the flow of peace, love and harmony.

Talks & ReadingsLandmark Lyrics: SpeakingThrough Structures fromthe Past

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 15.Where: Indiana Landmarks

Center, 1201 Central Ave.Tickets & info: Free; (317) 639-

4534.Abandoned brick kilns shaped

like beehives in Medora. A chromeStreamline Moderne 1954 diner inPlainfield. A repurposed roundbarn in Fulton County (self-pro-claimed round barn capital of theworld).

I’m keen to hear how Indianalandmarks like these are turnedinto poetic vernacular by JL Kato,Tom Orr, Alessandra Lynch, ShariWagner, Mitchell Douglas andabout 15 other poets.

They’ll read their compositionsin a multimedia performance atanother Hoosier landmark: the re-stored 1891 Central Avenue Meth-odist church, now home to IndianaLandmarks, the state’s preserva-tion watchdog.

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Visual art“Anna T.: Balloons”

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 (opening reception).Where: SpaceCamp MicroGallery, Murphy Arts Building,

1043 Virginia Ave.Tickets & info: Free; (317) 426-1321 or www.spacecampgallery.com.Discovering this tiny exhibition space was like finding the prize in a

Crackerjack box. Now imagine the room filled withan art installation of helium-filled balloons —touching encouraged. That’s what Space-Camp has in store when its curators bringAnna T.’s show to Indy.

Based in Berlin, Anna T. is a youngartist in new media who incorporateselements of pop culture in her photo-graphy, videos and installations. It’sher first solo art show in the U.S. In“Balloons,” she questions the pre-occupation and assumptions aboutgender definitions and identity.

Easiest way to find the gallery isto enter from the Virginia Avenuedoor next to La Margarita restaurantand go upstairs.

FestivalsIndianapolis Downtown Artists &Dealers Association’s First FridayGallery Walk

When: 6 to 9 or 10 p.m. Sept. 7.Where: More than 30 participating

galleries and studios near Downtownand Fountain Square.

Tickets & info: Free; www.idada.org.First Friday is a year-round, monthly

festival of art appreciation, but I lookforward to September when the eve-nings are cooler.

An intriguing event at the HarrisonCenter for the Arts is the “We AreCity,” an initiative to support ideas forbetter city living. In the gym, 25 localorganizations, such as Big Car andIndyHub, will share information onways to be involved. In the City Gallery,artist boards will show what the com-missioned art will look like when Eske-nazi Hospital opens in December 2013.

Next, I’ll head to Gallery 924 onPennsylvania Street, for Michal Lile’s“Transitions & Possibilities.” One instal-lation uses blue painters’ tape to createan out-of-gallery experience that willultimately lead to the next-door LivingRoom Lounge.

Then I’ll hit Wug Laku’s Studio &Garage to check out his digital imageryof the patterns of the natural world in ashow called “Repeat.”

TheaterThe House That Jack Built

When: Various times Oct. 30-Nov. 25.Where: Indiana Repertory Theater

Upperstage, 140 W. Washington St.Tickets & info: $25 to $60; (317) 635-

5252 or irtlive.com.Last year, IRT-playwright-in-resi-

dence James Still gave us a portrait ofauthor/chef James Beard. In October,it’s “The House That Jack Built,” abouta Thanksgiving family gathering.

“As a writer I wanted to dig into long,loving relationships and how they canbe complicated by both comfort and lia-bility . . . how hard it can be to makechanges in your life when people aredepending on you to stay exactly theway they want or need you to be,” Stillsaid.

Directed by Janet Allen, “The HouseThat Jack Built” is a world premiere.

Janet Schneider DESIGNER

Janet lives Downtown and takes advantage of the cultural scene as often as possible. She especially loves IndyFringe and $15 balcony seatsat the symphony. Most recently, she’s spent time figure-drawing and painting at a Stutz studio.

Jay HarveyPERFORMINGARTSWRITER

Jay was raised by musician parents and developedjust enough skill to carry him through school band,orchestra programs and church choirs in his youth.He joined The Star in 1986.

Talks & ReadingsClare Muireann Murphy,“The Mad Myths of theIrish”

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22.Where: Basile Theatre, Glick

Indiana History Center, 450 W.Ohio St.

Tickets & info: $20-$25; (317)576-9848; www.claremurphy.org.

Born in Dublin and now livingin London, Clare Murphy special-izes in the strange folktales ofher homeland. Shape-shiftingcreatures, episodes of betrayaland battle, the origin of fairiesand the agonies and triumphsof heroes are part of the Irishheritage she celebrates in herphysical, spellbinding act.

Visual artBeauty and Belief: Crossing Bridges with theArts of Islamic Culture

When: Nov. 2-Jan. 13.Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan

Road.Tickets & info: $12 general admission (discounts for

children); www.imamuseum.org or (317) 923-1331.You may have a vague idea that figurative art is not

permitted in Islamic cultures. The prohibition applies tomosques, but not generally to societies dominated by Islam.That’s just one misconception that could be cleared up as youenjoy this show, which contains manuscripts, scrolls, textiles,ceramics and wood carvings, among other works from around the Muslim world. More than250 objects, representing different levels of society, are on display in an exhibition thatoriginated at Brigham Young University in Utah. From Indianapolis, the exhibit will travelto museums in Newark, N.J., and Portland, Ore.

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Storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy, a native of Dublin, is resplendent with folktales of Ireland.


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Music“A GermanRequiem” byJohannes Brahms

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 2and 3.

Where: Hilbert Cir-cle Theatre, 45 Monu-ment Circle.

Tickets & info: $20-$75; www.indianapolissymphony.org or (317)639-4300.

John Nelson was al-ways inspiring when hestood on the podium ofthe Circle Theatre (thename didn’t begin with“Hilbert” at the time)and conducted a bigwork for chorus and or-chestra. The spirituallyoriented music director,the orchestra’s fourthsince its founding in1930, was at the helmfor 10 seasons untilnow-conductor laureateRaymond Leppard suc-ceeded him in 1987.With the IndianapolisSymphonic Choir andsoloists, Nelson returnsto lead the massedforces in Brahms’ “Ger-man Requiem,” one ofthe masterworks in therepertoire so dear toNelson’s heart. Theperformances will nodoubt stir many hearts.

FestivalsIndy Jazz Fest

When: Sept. 10-16.Where: Jazz Kitchen, Indiana Landmarks Center, University of

Indianapolis, Cabaret at the Columbia Club, Opti-Park.Tickets & info: $25-$30, $139 JazzPASS, $50 two-day pass (available at

Marsh supermarkets); www.indyjazzfest.net.George Duke and Stanley Clarke headline a quartet, and Robert

Glasper and Gerald Albright are jazzmen with solid reputations — allcelebrated for widespread appeal that also embraces pop and R&B audi-ences. In addition, Brian Culbertson and Gerald Albright will anchor anIndy Jazz Fest innovation, a smooth-jazz program that concludes the fes-tival on Sept. 16.

DanceSavion Gloverin “SoLe Sanctuary”

When: 8 p.m. Oct. 20.Where: The Palladium, Center for

the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green,Carmel.

Tickets & info: $38-$83 (discountsfor ages 2-12); www.thecenterfortheperformingarts or (317) 843-3800.

The New York Times describedits 2011 premiere as “bare-bones andpure, full of the kind of rhythmic in-novation that trips down one path,splinters off in different directionsand then sweeps back home.” “SoLeSanctuary” is a serious, spirituallycentered presentation of tap dance asan art form by its top modern practi-tioner.

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Several intriguing exhibits have opened this year at museums throughout Indianapolis — but the shows won’tgo on forever. Don’t let these closing dates sneak past you:

Sept. 2: “Painters and Photography,Bonnard to Vuillard,” IndianapolisMuseum of Art. The early users ofthe hand-held camera were avant-garde painters in Europe whostarted a revolution by experiment-ing and recording their lives in away that had never been done. Thisexhibit includes 210 photographsfrom seven artists of the late 19thcentury.Sept. 29: “You Are There 1950:Making a Jewish Home,” Eugeneand Marilyn Glick Indiana HistoryCenter. Costumed interpreters por-tray real Indianapolis people whoexperienced the horrors of WorldWar II in Europe and relocated toAmerica to start new, successfullives.

Oct. 14: “Represent: CelebratingIndiana’s African-American Artists,”Indiana State Museum. This artwork,made by African-Americans withHoosier connections, seems to wearheart and soul on its sleeve. History,social justice, tradition, communityand hope are all right there.Jan. 20, 2013: “Amazing Maize:The Science, History and Culture ofCorn,” Indiana State Museum. Speedthrough 10,000 years of evolution ina single visit and learn about the sci-entific, cultural and economic signif-icance of corn.Jan. 27, 2013: “An AmericanLegacy: Norell, Blass, Halston andSprouse,” Indianapolis Museum ofArt. Example of fashion footprintHoosiers have left on the world.

“Hot Wheels for Real,” The Chil-dren’s Museum. Full-size versions ofthe popular children’s toys pay hom-age to their creator, Mattel designerIra Gifford.Feb. 5, 2013: “You Are There 1920:Busted! Prohibition Enforced,” Eu-gene and Marilyn Glick Indiana His-tory Center. Be a bootlegger, andget “caught” in the act during a re-enactment of Indianapolis’ largesthooch raid, on Dec. 9, 1920.Feb. 10, 2013: “National Geo-graphic: Greatest Photographs ofthe American West,” Eiteljorg Mu-seum. See archive photographs dat-ing to 1888, when the National Geo-graphic Society began documentingthe West in articles and pictures.

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Amanda Kingsbury LOCAL LIVINGEDITOR

Amanda lives on the Eastside, where she patiently awaits her selection as the Irvington Halloween Festival Queen. She never misses First Friday,Happy Hour at the Symphony and fashion films at the IMA; her most recent art acquisition was the “Paint for Cats” iPad app.

Talks &Readings

The Jackie Look:Branding a PresidencyThrough Fashion

When: 6 p.m. Sept. 13.Where: The Toby, Indian-

apolis Museum of Art, 4000Michigan Road.

Tickets & info: Free;www.imamuseum.org.

Jackie-O’s unfussy stylewasn’t just personal — itwas political, too. SandyMcLendon, design historianand editor of www.jetsetmodern.com, takes a visualtour through Jackie’s stra-tegic choices, and exam-ines how her fresh, modernlook continues to influencewomen’s fashion and popculture. Swanky 1960s at-tire is encouraged for thistalk hosted by the IMAFashion Arts Society; acocktail party will followat in the Fountain Room.

FestivalsB Movie CelebrationWhen: Sept. 14-16.Where: YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St.,

Columbus.Tickets & info: $30 to $65 passes;

www.bmoviecelebration.com.The weekend dedicated to the so-bad-it’s-

good, and so-bad-it’s-unbelievable realm offringe films moves from Franklin to Colum-bus this year. But you can still bond withother B-movie enthusiasts and filmmakersover tales of killer lobster-clawed carnivalfreaks, alien spiders on acid, and plenty ofmutants and zombies. Several movies willhave their world premieres.

Franklin resident Bill Dever founded thefestival six years ago for reasons beyondcamp and kitsch. “There’s a social constructbehind all the goofy dinosaurs or the mon-sters that come out of the sea,” he told TheStar last year. “They’re really trying to givea social message.”

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MusicBlondie & Devo Whip It To Shreds TourWhen: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25.Where: The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Cen-

ter Green, Carmel.Tickets & info: $25-$125; (317) 843-3800; www.thecenterforthe

performingarts.org.Blondie. And Devo. Really, need I say more?

TheaterAlien Dinner PartyWhen: Oct. 19-Nov. 10.Where: Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave.Tickets & info: $20-25; www.tots.org or (317) 685-8687.I have suspected that some of my neighbors (current ones excluded) were

involved in shady dealings, but I’ve never suspected that they were aliens. Per-haps I’ve been naı̈ve. In Jim Holt’s production, a middle-aged married couple isinvited to dinner by the mysterious new people next door. Turns out, these new-comers have been sent to Earth to study humans’ food, sex, moral and mentalhabits. Full disclosure: I have never been to a TOTS production. But the pro-vocative, witty posters in their window frequently stop me in my tracks onMassachusetts Avenue.

Visual artArt SquaredWhen: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22.Where: Fountain Square (Near Southside).Tickets & info: Free; www.discoverfountainsquare.com/artparade.Be a work of art or create one — or do both at this annual three-tiered

event. Test your deadline mettle and win cash prizes at Masterpiece in aDay, where you churn out a poem, story, piece of music or visual/multi-media art on-site, in a set amount of time. Dress to excess and be partof the parade — a moving work of art. Or, if you’re more of a consumerthan a creator, you can browse the works of artists and crafters at theart fair, and be amused by everyone else.

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Walkingworks ofart tookpart in lastyear’s ArtSquaredparade.

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1PLACE TO SEE IT ALL.

To find out more and seea full listing of this fall’sevents & exhibitions,visit imamuseum.org

FREE GENERALADMISSION

This fall, don’tmiss Beauty andBelief:CrossingBridges with theArts of IslamicCulture openingNovember 2!

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MusicThe Rev. Peyton’sBig Damn Band

When: 8 p.m. (doors open), 9 p.m.(show) Nov. 23.

Where: The Vogue, 6259 N. CollegeAve.

Tickets & info: $15; www.thevogue.com or (317) 259-7029.

What would fall be without a touch ofBrown County? The Southern Indianatrio is on tour to promote “Between theDitches” — the band’s seventh releasesince 2004. It’s another dose of high-energy, crowd-pleasing music deliveredwithin the framework of rural blues.

Talks & ReadingsTime Travel with Robert Mallett

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1.Where: Reilly Room, Atherton Union,

Butler University.Tickets & info: Free; www.butler.edu/

woods-lectures.Don’t be late for this intriguing discussion

of time travel by Robert Mallett, Universityof Connecticut physicist and star of the 2003BBC documentary “The World’s First TimeMachine.” Mallett, who specializes in particleand field theory, became interested in timetravel as a child. After his father died of aheart attack, he wished to go back to his child-hood to prevent it. His memoir, “Time Travel:A Scientist’s Personal Mission to Make TimeTravel a Reality,” is to be adapted into a filmby Spike Lee. The talk is part of Butler’s 2012-13 Woods Series.

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The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Bandrecently performed at the State Fair.

TheaterLobsterpalooza

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 14.Where: Basile Opera Center,

4011 N. Pennsylvania St.Tickets & info: $125 and $150;

www.indyopera.org.What appears to be a bunch

of fun things tucked into a biglobster bib is really a fundraiserfor the Indianapolis Opera. Lookforward to the traditional Mainelobster boil served with “award-winning” clam chowder, steamedclams and fresh veggies — plusa vodka tasting bar. Local musi-cian Matt Roush will headlinethe entertainment lineup, whichalso includes a steel drum bandand an accordionist. SponsorPNC Wealth Management Watchwill have a carnival area withgames. Watch for uncontrolleddancing to break out.

FairsPenrod Arts Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8.Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art,

4000 Michigan Road.Tickets & info: $15; www.penrod.org.Penrod, one of the largest single-day art fairs,

features the work of more than 300 visual artistson the beautiful, serene grounds of the IndianapolisMuseum of Art. No wonder it’s known as “Indiana’snicest day.” You can’t usher in fall in Indianapoliswithout soaking in the art, the music on six stagesand the flavors of Penrod.

Visual artQuest for the West Art Show and Sale

When: Sept. 7-9.Where: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St.Tickets & info: $300/non-members; (317) 636-

WEST or www.eiteljorg.org.The Eiteljorg is bringing new blood into its

already-strong stable of the nation’s top Westernartists. Novice and experienced collectors caninteract with 50 artists at this fixed-price sale. In-cluded are visits to the homes of local collectors,private receptions, the exhibition, “Shaped byStone: The Sculpture of Don Hyde, and access tothe much-anticipated sale. What doesn’t sell Sept. 8becomes available to the public on Sept. 9, throughOct. 7.

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B U T L E R U N I V E R S I T Y

Some of this year’s highlights include:

DanceButler Ballet presents The Nutcracker,Midwinter Dance Festival and Giselle this season.

MusicThe School of Music celebrates Claude Debussy’s 150thbirthday with numerous events, including the ButlerSymphony Orchestra, Butler Ballet and Butler Choraleperforming Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune(Sept. 30, Clowes Memorial Hall).

TheatreButler Theatre presents a staged reading of SEVEN(Sept. 5-8) and performances by visiting artistI Nyoman Sedana from Bali.

ArtSee what our art students are creating at Art NOW(Dec. 4-5, Atherton Union, Reilly Room).

Lectures and ReadingsFeaturing many engaging and thought-provokingspeakers, including Margaret Atwood (Sept. 12),Indianapolis Prize winner Steven Amstrup (Oct. 1)and Lt. Dan Choi (Oct. 15).

Butler University is proud to be a community gathering place for the arts and cultural events.All events are open to the public, most at no charge.

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Talks & ReadingsIndianapolis Prize winner Steven AmstrupWhen: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1.Where: Atherton Union, Butler University.Tickets & info: Free; www.butler.edu.You think you know polar bears? Steven Amstrup KNOWS polar bears. His

research into the frosty white, fluffy beasts has helped change the world’s per-ception of the bears and how global warming has been affecting their frozentundra. I interviewed this guy. He’s fascinating.

FestivalsCarmel International Arts FestivalWhen: Sept. 22-23.Where: Carmel Arts & Design District.Tickets & info: Free; www.carmelartsfestival.org.Main Street will be shut down for this huge event that drew 30,000 over

two days last year. View the works of more than 135 juried artists whowork in watercolor, oil, jewelry, photography, wood, sculpture, pottery andmore. A favorite feature of mine: the Young Artist Tent, where the talent oflocal high school students will surprise you. Festival-goers can samplefrom among food vendors, as well as the district’s restaurants and shops.

Visual artCirque ChinoisWhen: 8 p.m. Oct. 27.Where: The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center

Green, Carmel.Tickets & info: $48-$103 (student discounts offered); www.the

centerfortheperformingarts.org.A highly visual performance combined with haunting music.

Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republicof China was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest runningand most distinguished circus troupes in China. Among the acts tolook forward to: Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, GroupContortion, Straw Hats Juggling and Girls Balance With Bowls.

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Visitors packed the Carmel Arts & Design District for the 2008 Carmel Interna-tional Arts Festival. More than 135 juried artists are expected this year.

MusicB.B. KingWhen: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20.Where: The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green,

Carmel.Tickets & info: $43-$98 (student discounts offered); www.thecenterforthe

performingarts.org.The King of the Blues will be 87 when he takes the stage at The Palladi-

um. How can any fan miss the chance to see this legendary singer, song-writer and blues guitarist? King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame in 1987, and he continues to work his magic — he’s booked solid atvenues across America.

TheaterLegally Blonde the MusicalWhen: Nov. 16-25.Where: The Tarkington, Center

for the Performing Arts, 1 CenterGreen, Carmel.

Tickets & info: $22-25; www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

One of my family’s favoritemovies, “Legally Blonde” made itsmusical debut on Broadway in 2007.Carmel Repertory Theater presentsthe story of sorority star ElleWoods, who turns a boyfriendbreak-up into the pursuit of a lawdegree at Harvard. Probably hap-pens all the time now, but it wasrare back then.

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B.B. King will be 87 years old when he takes the stage at The Palladium inNovember. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

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The Carmel Repertory Theater putson its take of the popular movie thatstarred Reese Witherspoon (right).


Dec 5 16 at the Basile Opera Center

March 8 & 9 at Clowes Hall

May 10 & 12 at Clowes Hall

Join Indianapolis Opera for our 37th seasonof professional opera! This season is full ofstunning vocals, inventive set design and newpartnerships - one you don’t want to miss.

With our new low prices, opera is moreaffordable than ever. Subscriptions start atjust $100 and tickets start at just $25 and theycouldn’t be simpler to purchase! Go onlineto indyopera.org or call 317.283.3470 forone-on-one service. We’re thrilled aboutour new season and we want you there!

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A week of fundraising events willmark 85 years since the MadameWalker Theatre Center opened forbusiness on Indiana Avenue.

From Nov. 9 to 15, a series oflectures, films, parties and perform-ances will celebrate the life and leg-acy of Madame C. J. Walker, a cos-metics millionaire who establishedher business in Indianapolis, whereit flourished in the early 20th century.

Highlight of the week will be aNov. 15 performance of James Gavin’s“Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne

Project,” starring Mary Wilson, oneof the original Supremes.

The celebration will open Nov. 9with a 1927 Cotton Club Flapper Partyand Casino Night in the Grand CasinoBallroom. Other events:

Nov. 13 — IndyTalks program fea-turing discussion titled “Reimaginingthe Future of Indiana Avenue.”

Nov. 14 — Documentary film onWalker, “$2 and a Dream” by StanleyNelson, plus student question-and-answer session with Vickie Danielimpersonating Walker.✭ Call Star reporter Jay Harveyat (317) 444-6402.

Week of events celebratesWalker Theatre

Find your fun: indystar.com/thingstodo

SEPTEMBER1: Labor Day Festivities and Parade,

Downtown Indianapolis, North and Penn-sylvania streets, 10 a.m., free, (317) 638-3455.

1: White River Festival Walk/Run andFamily Community Fun Day, WhiteRiver State Park, 801 W. Washington St.,11 a.m., www.whiteriverfestival.org.

1 and 2: Fourth Street Festival of theArts and Crafts, Fourth and Grantstreets, Bloomington, 10 a.m., free.

1-3: Rib America Festival, Military Park,210 N. West St., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., $7,www.ribamerica.com.

1-3: North Salem Old Fashion Days,Downtown, Ind. 75 and Ind. 236, North Sa-lem, free, www.northsalemoldfashiondays.com.

2: Slovenian Festival, Slovenian NationalHome picnic grounds, 1340 Yates Lane,Avon, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., $5,www.sloveniannationalhomeindy.org.

6: Fashion’s Night Out, presented byPattern Indy. Various locations aroundIndianapolis, 6 to 11 p.m., www.patternindy.com/fnoindy.

6-9: German-American Klub Oktober-fest, German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St.,4 p.m., $5, (317) 888-6940,www.indianapolisgak.com.

7: First Friday Food Truck Festival, OldNational Centre parking lot, 502 N. NewJersey St., 5 to 9 p.m., $5, (800) 745-3000,www.livenation.com.

7 and 8: GreekFest, Holy Trinity GreekOrthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Car-mel, $7, www.holytrinityindy.com.

7-9: Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festi-val, Lions Park, 115 S. Elm St., Zionsville,free, (317) 873-5540, www.zionsvillelions.com.

8: Penrod Arts Fair, Indianapolis Museumof Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 9 a.m. to5 p.m., $12-$17, www.penrod.org.

8: French Market Festival, St. Joan ofArc Catholic Church, 4217 Central Ave.,noon to 10 p.m., free admission, (317) 283-5508, www.sjoa.org.

8: Indianapolis Chinese Festival, Mili-tary Park, 210 N. West St., noon to 7 p.m.,free, www.indychinesefest.com.

9: Shelby County Arts Fest Tour d’Art,Forest Hill Cemetery, 704 Morris Ave.,Shelbyville, 2 to 5 p.m., $3-$8, (317) 364-0712.

10-16: Indy Jazz Fest, various Indianapo-lis locations and times, www.indyjazzfest.net.

13-16: Irish Fest, Military Park, 210 N.West St., $10-15, www.indyirishfest.com.

14 and 15: Back to the Fifties Festi-val, Courthouse square, Lebanon, free,www.fiftiesfestival.com.

15: Indianapolis Sister Cities Interna-tional Festival, Indianapolis City Mar-ket, 222 E. Market St., free.

16: Fiesta Indianapolis, American LegionMall, 401 N. Meridian St., noon to midnight,free, www.laplaza-indy.org/.

16: Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, IndianapolisZoo, 1200 W. Washington St., $11.50-$16.50,(317) 630-2001, www.indianapoliszoo.com.

16: Historic Irvington Benton HouseTour of Homes, Benton House, 312 S.Downey Ave., noon to 5 p.m., $12-$15,(317) 372-2372.

21: Monument Circle Oktoberfest,Monument Circle, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., freeadmission, (317) 761-7523.

21: Starry Night Music and Art Festival,Downtown West Lafayette, South Street andChauncey Avenue, 6 p.m. to midnight,www.starrynightfestival.com.

22: Oranje, Indiana State Fairgrounds,1202 E. 38th St., $20, www.oranjeindy.com.

22: Rooftop Garden Oktoberfest,Fountain Square Theatre Building, noon to6 p.m., free admission, www.fountainsquareindy.com.

22: Sangam! (a celebration of Indian cul-ture), Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701Zionsville Road, 4:30 p.m., www.pikpac.org.

22 and 23: Atlanta New Earth Festival,Downtown Atlanta, free, www.atlantaindiana.com.

22 and 23: Carmel International ArtsFestival, Arts & Design District, Main Streetnear Range Line Road, Carmel, 10 a.m., free,www.carmelartsfestival.org

22 and 23: Feast of the Hunters Moon,Fort Ouiatenon Park, four miles south ofWest Lafayette on South River Road West,9 a.m. $5-30, www.tippecanoehistory.org.

29: Grand Junction Funktion, South

Union Street, Westfield, 2 to 8 p.m.,www.dwna.org.

29: Herron-Morton Oktoberfest, Herron-Morton Place Park, 1900 block of AlabamaSt., 1 to 9 p.m., $5-$10, www.oktoberfesthmpf.com.

29: Rocky Ripple Festival, Hohlt Park,830 W. 53rd St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free,www.rockyripple.org

OCTOBER4-7: Riley Festival, U.S. 40 and Ind. 9,

Greenfield, free admission, (317) 462-2141,www.rileyfestival.com.

5: First Friday Food Truck Festival, OldNational Centre parking lot, 502 N. New Jer-sey St., 5 to 9 p.m., $5, (800) 745-3000,www.livenation.com.

5: Henry Rollins: Capitalism: SpokenWord Capitals Tour, Egyptian Room atOld National Center, 8 p.m., $22.50-$25,(800) 745-3000, www.livenation.com.

5-7: Film Festival of Hendricks County,Royal Theater, 59 S. Washington St., Dan-ville, www.dplindiana.org/filmfest.

5-7: Metamora Canal Days AutumnFestival, Whitewater Canal, Metamora,free, www.metamoraindiana.com.

6: Circle City Classic, featuring South Caro-lina State University vs. North Carolina Cen-tral University, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S.Capitol Ave., 2:30 p.m., $10-$50, www.circlecityclassic.com.

6 and 7: Fishers Renaissance Faire, Sax-ony, 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers, 10 a.m. to6 p.m., $5-$10, www.fishersrenfaire.com.

6 and 7: Harvest Moon Festival, BiddleMemorial Park, Ind. 38 and Ind. 47, Sheridan,

free, www.sheridan.org.12-21: Parke County Covered Bridge

Festival, various locations in Parke County,free, www.coveredbridges.com.

12-28: Halloween ZooBoo, IndianapolisZoo, 1200 W. Washington St., 2 to 7 p.m.,$11.50-$16.50, (317) 630-2001,www.indianapoliszoo.com.

13: Indianapolis Scottish HighlandGames and Festival, German Park,8600 S. Meridian St., $6-$15,www.indyscotgamesandfest.com.

13: Broad Ripple Music Festival, BroadRipple Village, www.broadripplemusicfest.com.

13 and 14: Chatham Arch Home Tour,Downtown near Massachusetts Avenue, 1 to5 p.m., $12-$15, www.chathamarch.org.

13 and 14: Indy Wine Trail Chili Cook-off, various wineries in Central Indiana,noon to 6 p.m., $12-$30, (888) 846-6463,www.indywinetrail.com.

18-27: Heartland Film Festival, variouslocations, (317) 464.9405, www.heartlandfilmfestival.org.

20: Young Audiences Chocolate Fest,Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Dela-ware St., noon to 4 p.m., $5-$15,www.yaindy.org.

24-Nov. 17: Ann Katz Festival of Booksand Arts, Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 HooverRoad, most events $5, JCC members $3, (317)251-9467, www.JCCindy.org.

NOVEMBER2: Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Cham-

pions, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Penn-sylvania St., 7 p.m., $65-$75, (800) 745-3000,www.ticketmaster.com.

2-11: Spirit & Place Festival, variousvenues, www.spiritandplace.org.

3: Comedian Jim Gaffigan, Murat Theatreat Old National Center, 502 N. New JerseySt., 7 p.m., $39.75-$75, (800) 745-3000,www.livenation.com.

4: “Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The BestLive Tour Ever,” Bankers Life Fieldhouse,125 S. Pennsylvania St., 1, 4 and 7 p.m., $15-$75, (800) 745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

7-11: Christmas Gift & Hobby Show,Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St.,$10, (317) 576-9933, www.christmasgiftandhobbyshow.com

9-11: Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival,Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 MichiganRoad and IUPUI Campus Center, 420 Univer-sity Blvd., www.indylgbtfilmfest.com.

16-18: Indy International Festival, Indi-ana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, 1202 E.38th St., $6-$10, (317) 236-6515, www.indyinternationalfestival.org.

29-Dec. 2: Ringling Brothers andBarnum & Baily Circus PresentsDragons, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S.Pennsylvania St., $10-$77, (800) 745-3000,www.ticketmaster.com or www.ringling.com.

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The U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team — (from left) Aly Raisman, McKaylaMaroney, Kyla Ross, Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber — visit on Nov. 2.

Special Events



Sat || Sept 29 5:30 PMCaroline Goulding,violin

Sat || Oct 27 8:00 PMClassically Contemporary

Sat || Dec 8 7:30 PMSun || Dec 9 3:00 PM

Handel’s MessiahMon || Dec 10 7:30 PM

Messiah Sing-Along

Sat || Feb 16 8:00 PMSpencer Myer &Steven Stolen

Fri || Mar 15 8:00 PMClara-Jumi Kang,violin

Fri || Apr 19 7:30 PMShow People1928 silent film withlive orchestra

Sat || May 18 8:00 PMDudana Mazmanishvili,piano

2012 || 2013 Season

For tickets, visit www.icomusic.org or call 317.940.9607

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Faculty Artist Concert SeriesSept. 17 & 24 | Oct. 1, 8 & 22 | Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26

JazzConcert SeriesWade Baker QuartetNov. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Little Shop ofHorrorsOct. 5–7 & 19–20, 8 p.m.

CDFACArtGalleryFAB Crew: CityWalls to GalleryWalls

Aug. 24–Sept. 21

Only the Essentialsby Johnpaul Smith, Oct. 1–26

Kellogg Writers SeriesHeid E. Erdrich, Oct. 5.

Matt Bell, Nov. 15. 7:30 p.m.

Plus art, jazz, vocalperformances & much more!

Cool downwith hot arts!

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At theHeartlandFilmFestival, we’veseen the transformative power of filmfirsthand.This October, we invite you tocome experience it for yourself.

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SEPTEMBER8: Indianapolis City Ballet: Evening

with the Stars, Murat Theatre at OldNational Center, 502 N. New Jersey St.,8 p.m., $47-$89.75, (800) 745-3000,www.livenation.com.

30: Indianapolis School of Ballet,Indianapolis Artsgarden, Illinois andWashington streets, 2 p.m., free, (317)955-7525, www.indyballet.org.

OCTOBER5-6: Gregory Hancock Dance Thea-

tre: Anthology, The Tarkington at theCenter for the Performing Arts, 3 CenterGreen, Carmel, 7 p.m., $33.50-$38.50,(317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

11-14: Dance Kaleidoscope: MagicalMystery Tour, One America stage atIndiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Wash-ington St., $6-$40, (317) 635-5252,www.irtlive.com.

20: Savion Glover, The Palladium,355 City Center Drive, Carmel, $18-$83,8 p.m., (317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

NOVEMBER8-10: Motus Dance Theater: Cultivate:

A Choreographers’ Showcase, WhiteRabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St., 8 p.m.,$10-$15, www.motusdance.com.

Dance

PHOTO / GENE SCHIAVONE

Indianapolis City Ballet presents“Evening With the Stars” on Sept. 8.

SEPTEMBER12: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting

Writers Series: Margaret Atwood,Butler University, Atherton Union ReillyRoom, 704 W. Hampton Drive, 7:30 p.m.,free, (317) 940-9861.

12: An Evening of Reflection, Conver-sation and Song, Athenaeum, 401 E.Michigan St., 7 p.m., free, registrationrequired, www.eventbrite.com/event/4150895440.

18: IHS Author Series: John C. Shiv-ley, Eugene and Marilyn Glick IndianaHistory Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon,free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

19: Vivian S. Delbrook VisitingWriters Series: Patricia Smith, ButlerUniversity, Robertson Hall, Johnson Room,4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30 p.m., free, (317)940-9861.

22: Poetry in Free Motion, Hornet Com-munity Park, 5245 Hornet Drive, BeechGrove, free, (317) 966-0933.

OCTOBER8: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers

Series: Peter Steinhart, Butler Univer-

sity, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sun-set Ave., 7:30 p.m., free, (317) 940-9861.

24: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting WritersSeries: Eduardo C. Corral, Butler Uni-versity, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600Sunset Ave., 7:30 p.m., free, (317) 940-9861.

24-Nov. 17: Ann Katz Festival of Booksand Arts, Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 HooverRoad, free-$12, (317) 251-9467, jccindy.org.

25: Kellogg Writers Series: Heid E. Er-drich, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E.Hanna Ave., 7:30 p.m., free, (317) 788-3251,www.uindy.edu/arts.

NOVEMBER15: Kellogg Writers Series: Matt Bell,

University of Indianapolis, Schwitzer StudentCenter, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30 p.m., free,(317) 788-3251, www.uindy.edu/arts.

15: Landmark Lyrics: Speaking throughStructures from the Past, Indiana Land-marks Center, 1201 Central Ave., 7 p.m., free,(317) 639-4534, www.indianalandmarks.org.

28: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting WritersSeries: Robert Pinsky, Butler University,Atherton Union Reilly Room, 704 W. Hamp-ton Drive, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30 p.m., free,(317) 940-9861.

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August31: Rascal Flatts, Klipsch Music Center,

12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 7 p.m.,$28.75 to $65.25, www.livenation.com.

31: George Clinton and others, RibAmerica Festival, Military Park, 210N. West St., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., free be-fore 5 p.m., then $7, www.ribamerica.com.

September1: Kiss, Motley Crue, Klipsch Music

Center, 7 p.m., $28.25 to $193.50,www.livenation.com.

1: moe. and others, Rib America Festi-val, Military Park, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.,free before 3 p.m., then $7, www.ribamerica.com.

1 and 2: Jon McLaughlin, Conner Prai-rie, 13400 Allisonville Road, 8 p.m.,$22, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

2: Kelly Clarkson, the Fray, KlipschMusic Center, 7 p.m., $24 to $74,www.livenation.com.

6: Sheryl Crow, Palladium at theCenter for the Performing Arts, Car-mel, 7:30 p.m., $30 to $160, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

6: Gaelic Storm, Deluxe in Old NationalCentre, 502 N. New Jersey St.,7:30 p.m., $20, www.livenation.com.

6: Bright Light Social Club, RadioRadio, 1119 E. Prospect St., 9 p.m.,$10, www.futureshock.net.

7: Cake, Farm Bureau Insurance Lawnat White River State Park, 801 W.Washington St., 6 p.m., $26.50,www.livenation.com.

7 and 8: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Con-ner Prairie, 8 p.m., $22, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

7: Toad the Wet Sprocket, the Vogue,6259 N. College Ave, 8:30 p.m., $25,www.ticketfly.com.

8: X-Fest featuring Shinedown andothers, Klipsch Music Center, 1 p.m.,$18 to $78.50, www.livenation.com.

9: LeAnn Rimes, Palladium at the Cen-ter for the Performing Arts, Carmel,7 p.m., $18 to $123, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

10: Aaron Diehl Trio, Indy Jazz Fest,Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave.,7 and 9:30 p.m., $25, www.indyjazzfest.net.

11: The Latin Tinge featuring ChuchitoValdes, Indy Jazz Fest, Indiana Land-marks Center, 1201 Central Ave.,7 p.m., $20, www.indyjazzfest.net.

12: Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler,Indy Jazz Fest, the Cabaret at the Co-lumbia Club, 121 Monument Circle,

7 p.m., $35 to $55, www.indyjazzfest.net.

12: Bashiri Asad & Xenobia Green andothers, Indy Jazz Fest, Jazz Kitchen,8 p.m., $15, www.indyjazzfest.net.

13: Rush, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125S. Pennsylvania St., 7:30 p.m., $36to $111, www.ticketmaster.com.

14: Jason Mraz, Klipsch Music Center,7:30 p.m., $22 to $58.50, www.livenation.com.

14: Slide Hampton, Indy Jazz Fest, JazzKitchen, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $30,www.indyjazzfest.net.

15: Jason Aldean, Klipsch MusicCenter, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville,7:30 p.m., $29.75 to $59.25, www.livenation.com.

15: Stanley Clarke with George Dukeand others, Indy Jazz Fest, Opti-Park,67th Street and College Avenue,5 p.m., $30, www.indyjazzfest.net.

22: Punkin Holler Boys, Unitarian Uni-versalist Church of Indianapolis,615 W. 43rd St., 7 p.m. $10, www.indyfolkseries.org.

23: Edward Sharpe & the MagneticZeros, Egyptian Room in Old NationalCentre, 7:30 p.m., $29.25, www.livenation.com.

24 and 25: John Scofield Trio, JazzKitchen, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $30 to $50,www.thejazzkitchen.com.

25: Blondie, Devo, Palladium at theCenter for the Performing Arts, Car-mel, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $125, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

25: Slash, Egyptian Room in Old Na-tional Centre, 7:30 p.m., $30, www.livenation.com.

26: Earth, Wind & Fire, Murat Theatrein Old National Centre, 7:30 p.m., $30,www.livenation.com.

27: Josh Turner, Palladium at the Centerfor the Performing Arts, Carmel,7:30 p.m., $48 to $123, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

30: Avett Brothers, Farm BureauInsurance Lawn at White River StatePark, 7:30 p.m., $32 to $36.50,www.livenation.com.

October3: Ben Folds Five, Murat Theatre in Old

National Centre, 7:30 p.m., $27.50 to$75, www.livenation.com.

5: Charlie Wilson and others, CircleCity Classic Cabaret, Indiana Conven-tion Center, 7 p.m., $49.99 to $56.99,www.ticketmaster.com.

5: Amy Grant, Palladium at the Centerfor the Performing Arts, Carmel,8 p.m., $18 to $123, www.thecenterfor

theperformingarts.org.6: America, Palladium at the Center for

the Performing Arts, Carmel, 8 p.m.,$18 to $113, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

6: Yo Gotti, Egyptian Room in Old Na-tional Centre, 8 p.m., $32 to $62,www.livenation.com.

13: Eric Church, Bankers Life Field-house, 7:30 p.m., $35.50 to $45.50,www.ticketmaster.com.

13: Jonathan Groff, the Cabaret at theColumbia Club, 121 Monument Circle,7 and 9:30 p.m., $45 to $65, www.thecabaret.org.

16: All-American Rejects, Boys LikeGirls, Egyptian Room in Old NationalCentre, 502 N. New Jersey St.,7:30 p.m., $26.50, www.livenation.com.

16: Brandi Carlile, Murat Theatre in OldNational Centre, 7:30 p.m., $19.50 to$49.50, www.livenation.com.

16: Celtic Thunder, Palladium at theCenter for the Performing Arts, Car-mel, 7:30 p.m., $18 to $123, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

18: Natalie Cole, Palladium at the Cen-ter for the Performing Arts, Carmel,7:30 p.m., $18 to $133, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

18: Yonder Mountain String Band, theVogue, 8 p.m., $20 to $25, www.ticketfly.com.

20: MJ Bishop & WT Davidson, Unitar-ian Universalist Church of Indianapo-lis, 615 W. 43rd St., 7 p.m. $10,www.indyfolkseries.org.

26: Ethel with Todd Rundgren, ClowesHall, 8 p.m., $35, www.ticketmaster.com.

27: Primus, Murat Theatre in OldNational Centre, 8 p.m., $25 to $75,www.livenation.com.

November1: Gov’t Mule, Murat Theatre in Old

National Centre, 7:30 p.m., $19.50 to$35, www.livenation.com.

2 and 3: Todd Murray, Cabaret at theColumbia Club, 121 Monument Circle,8 p.m., $35 to $55, www.thecabaret.org.

3: Carrie Newcomer, Krista Detor, Phi-lip Gulley and Scott Russell Sanders,Shelton Auditorium at Christian Theo-logical Seminary, 6:30 p.m., $20,www.spiritandplace.org.

8: Martina McBride, Palladium atthe Center for the Performing Arts,Carmel, 7:30 p.m., $43 to $173,www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

9: Melissa Etheridge, Palladium at theCenter for the Performing Arts, Car-mel, 8 p.m., $33 to $143, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

13: Roger Hodgson, Palladium at theCenter for the Performing Arts, Car-mel, 7:30 p.m., $18 to $113, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

20: B.B. King, Palladium at the Centerfor the Performing Arts, Carmel,7:30 p.m., $18 to $133, www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

23: The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band,the Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave,9 p.m., $15, www.ticketfly.com.

24: Carrie Underwood, Bankers LifeFieldhouse, 7:30 p.m., $43.50 to $63.50,www.ticketmaster.com.

PopMusic

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBERT MCKNIGHT

Members of Cake are (from left) Vince DiFiore, Paulo Baldi, John McCrea, Xan McCurdyand Gabriel Nelson. The band plays at the Lawn at White River State Park on Sept. 7.

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SEPTEMBER6: Various guitar artists, IUPUI Depart-

ment of Music and Arts Technology, 535 W.Michigan St., Room 152, 7:30 p.m., $10,www.music.iupui.edu.

7: Menahem Presslerand Friends, The Pal-ladium, 1 Center Green,Carmel, 8 p.m., $18-$93,(317) 843-3800,www.thecenterpresents.org.

14 and 15: Indianapo-lis Symphony Or-chestra: Beethoven& Dvorak, HilbertCircle Theatre, 45 Mon-ument Circle, $20-$75,(317) 639-4300, www

.indianapolissymphony

.org.15: Indianapolis Wind Symphony:

Rhapsody in Blue, The Palladium,1 Center Green, Carmel, 7:30 p.m., $15-$35,(317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresent-s.org.

16: Indianapolis Symphonic ChoirChamber Singers present “Mood In-digo” with Ly Wilder, Indiana Land-marks Center, 1201 Central Ave.,5 and 8 p.m., $20-$35, (317) 940-9057,www.indychoir.org.

27-29: Indianapolis Symphony Orches-tra: Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony,Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle,$20-$75, (317) 639-4300,www.indianapolissymphony.org.

30: Ensemble Voltaire: Postcard fromBohemia, Athenaeum, 401 E. MichiganSt., 2 p.m., $10-$20, (317) 808-2224,www.indybaroquemusic.org.

29: Anderson Symphony Orchestra:Season Opener — From Beethovento Brahms, Paramount Theatre, 1124Meridian Plaza, Anderson, 7:30 p.m., $5-$150, (765) 644-2111, www.andersonsym-phony.org.

OCTOBER5 and 6: Indianapolis Symphony

Orchestra: The Genius of Mozart,Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle,8 p.m., $20-$75, (317) 639-4300,www.indianapolissymphony.org

6: Encore Vocal Arts: I Hear AmericaSinging with Techoir, Tabernacle Pres-byterian Church, 418 E. 34th St., $15-$18,(317) 576-7676, www.encorevocalarts.org.

10: International Violin Competitionof Indianapolis 2012-2013 LaureateSeries featuring Kalichstein LaredoRobinson Trio, Indiana History Center,450 W. Ohio St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$35,(317) 637-4574, www.violin.org.

12 and 13: Indianapolis Symphony

Orchestra: Russian Fireworks, HilbertCircle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle,8 p.m., $20-$75, (317) 639-4300,www.indianapolissymphony.org.

14: Indianapolis Children’s Choir:Sweet Melodies, Indiana LandmarksCenter, 1201 Central Ave., 3 p.m., $12-$15,(317) 940-9640, www.iccchoir.org.

19 and 20: Indianapolis SymphonyOrchestra: Ravel’s “Bolero” & De-bussy’s “La Mer,” Hilbert Circle Theatre,45 Monument Circle, $20-$75, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

21: American Prophets and Revolu-tion: The Galax Quartet with con-tralto Karen Clark, Indiana LandmarksCenter, 1201 Central Ave., (317) 639-4534,www.indianalandmarks.org.

27: Anderson Symphony Orchestra:Halloween Concert — Phantom, ASorcerer and Witches, Oh My!, Para-mount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Plaza, An-derson, 7:30 p.m., $5-$150, (765) 644-2111,www.andersonsymphony.org.

28: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra:Bachtoberfest, St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch, 6050 N. Meridian St., 7:30 p.m.,$10-$20, (317) 808-2224, www.indybaroquemusic.org.

NOVEMBER2: Royal Drummers and Dancers

of Burundi, The Palladium, 1 CenterGreen, Carmel, 8 p.m., $18-$103, (317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

3: Encore Vocal Arts: CelebratingLives, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church,4217 Central Ave., $15-$18, (317) 576-7676,www.encorevocalarts.org.

4: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra:Around the World with the ISO, Hil-bert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle,3 p.m., $12-$40, (317) 639-4300,www.indianapolissymphony.org.

11: Ray Chen, The Palladium, 355 City Cen-ter Drive, Carmel, 7:30 p.m., $18-$83, (317)843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

16 and 17: Indianapolis SymphonyOrchestra: “West Side Story,” HilbertCircle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, 8 p.m.,$30-$85, (317) 639-4300,www.indianapolissymphony.org.

20: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra:Kenny G, Hilbert Circle Theatre,45 Monument Circle, 7:30 p.m., from$45, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

29: Chamber Ensemble, IUPUI Depart-ment of Music and Arts Technology, 535 W.Michigan St., Room 152, 7:30 p.m., $5,www.music.iupui.edu.

30: IUPUI Telematic Collective, IUPUIDepartment of Music and Arts Technology,535 W. Michigan St., Room 152, 7 p.m., $5,www.music.iupui.edu.

Classical Music

MenahemPressler

SEPTEMBER1-18: “Both Sides of the Brain,” Herron

School of Art and Design, Eskenazi Hall onthe IUPUI campus, 735 W. New York St.,free, (317) 278-9418, www.herron.iupui.edu.

1-21: FAB Crew: “City Walls to GalleryWalls,” University of Indianapolis, ChristelDeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery, 1400 E.Hanna Ave., free, (317) 788-3251,www.uindy.edu/arts.

1-22: “Hues: Works by Jeff Masonand Brien Krieger,” Plainfield-GuilfordTownship Public Library, 1120 StaffordRoad, Plainfield, free, (317) 839-6602,www.plainfieldlibrary.net.

1-Oct. 7: “Reflections: ManhattanRhapsody,” Clowes Hall, 4600 SunsetAve., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (317) 940-6444,www.cloweshall.org.

1-Oct. 21: “Variations on the Figure,”Hoosier Salon, 714 E. 65th St., free, (317)253-5340. www.hoosiersalon.org.

4-28: Joseph Gay Exhibition: “TheFamily We All Share,” IndianapolisArtsgarden, Illinois and Washington streets,free, www.indyarts.org/artsgarden.aspx.

5-20: “Paintings by Dan Williamson:Florida, Indiana and New England,”Franklin College Johnson Center for FineArts, 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, 8 a.m.to 5 p.m., free, www.franklincollege.edu.

5-Oct. 19: “A Celebration of Visionand Memory,” Arthur M. Glick JCC,6701 Hoover Road, free, (317) 251-9467,ww.jccindy.org.

7: First Friday: “Songs in Sepia andBlack and White,” 1201 Gallery, IndianaLandmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., 6 to9 p.m., free, (317) 639-4534, www.indianalandmarks.org.

7: First Friday: “Magnetics and Pro-jects,” Art Bank Gallery, 811 Massachu-setts Ave., 6 to 9 p.m., free, (317) 624-1010,www.artbankgallery.com.

7: First Friday: “We Are City,” HarrisonCenter for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St.,6 to 10 p.m., free, (317) 396-3886,www.harrisoncenter.org.

7-28: “Michael Lile: Transitions andPossibilities,” Gallery 924, 924 N. Penn-sylvania St., free, (317) 631-3301,www.indyarts.org.

14-Oct. 12: “Teeth and Tongue,” KuabaGallery, 1 N. Meridian St., (317) 955-8405,www.kuabagallery.com.

15-Nov. 3: “Hocus Pocus and Illu-sions,” Southside Art League Gallery,243 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m., free, (317) 882-5562.

27: Art of Youth Celebration, Indian-apolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., 6 to9 p.m., $50, (317) 255-2464, www.theartofyouth.org.

OCTOBER1-26: “Jonpaul Smith: Only the Essen-

tials,” Christel DeHaan Fine Arts CenterGallery, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., free, (317)788-3251, www.uindy.edu/arts.

5-25: “Turnin’ It! The Art and Cultureof Drag,” Herron School of Art and De-sign, Eskenazi Hall on the IUPUI campus,735 W. New York St., free, (317) 278-9418,www.herron.iupui.edu.

5: First Friday: “Scenes from theHeartland,” 1201 Gallery, Indiana Land-marks Center, 1201 Central Ave., 6 to9 p.m., free, (317) 639-4534, www.indianalandmarks.org.

5: First Friday: “Pete Brown: Blind.VisualEYES Without Your Eyes,”Gallery 924, 924 N. Pennsylvania St., 6 to9 p.m., free, (317) 631-3301, www.indyarts.org.

12: Broad Ripple Gallery Tour, 17 loca-tions in Broad Ripple, 5 to 9 p.m., free.

NOVEMBER2: First Friday: “Windows, Gates and

Doors — Portals of Historic Indy,”1201 Gallery, Indiana Landmarks Center,1201 Central Ave., 6 to 9 p.m., free, (317)639-4534, www.indianalandmarks.org.

2: First Friday: “Elise Schweitzer: NewFigurative Work,” Gallery 924, 924 N.Pennsylvania St., 6 to 9 p.m., free, (317)631-3301, www.indyarts.org.

Galleries

PROVIDED BY HARRISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The “We Are City” artist reception andopen studio night Sept. 7 at HarrisonCenter for the Arts, 1505 N. DelawareSt., will present works by JonathanMcAfee, including “Xspot.”

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SEPTEMBER1: Science on the Edge Demo: Captur-

ing Nature through Art, Indiana StateMuseum, 650 W. Washington St., 11 a.m. to2 p.m., admission $5-$9.50, (317) 232-1637,www.indianamuseum.org.

1 and 2: Snapshot: Painters and Photo-graphy, Bonnard to Vuillard, Indian-apolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road,$6-$12, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

1-8: Hoosier Salon Exhibition: WhereArt and History Converge, Eugene andMarilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W.Ohio St., (317) 232-1882, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,$5-$7, (317) 232-1882, www.hoosiersalon.org.

1-12, Red, White, Black and Blue, Eitel-jorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., $5-$8, (317) 635-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

1-15: Heartland Art: Selections fromYour Indiana Collection, Indiana StateMuseum, admission $5-$9.50, (317) 232-1637,www.indianamuseum.org.

1-Oct. 14: Represent: Celebrating Indi-ana’s African-American Artists, Indi-ana State Museum, admission $5-$9.50,(317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

1-Oct. 28: Science on the Edge: RadicalInnovation in New Harmony, IndianaState Museum, 650 W. Washington St.,admission $5-$9.50, (317) 232-1637,www.indianamuseum.org. with MuseumDay ticket.

1-Jan. 20: Amazing Maize: The Science,History and Culture of Corn, IndianaState Museum, admission $5-$9.50, (317)232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

6: Target Free Family Night, The Chil-dren’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St., 4 to8 p.m., free, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

7: First Friday: Embark Exhibit and FilmScreening, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indi-ana History Center, $5-$7, (317) 232-1882,www.indianahistory.org.

9-Oct. 7: Quest for the West Art Showand Sale, Eiteljorg Museum, $5-$8, (317)635-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

12-16: Steam! Innovation Week andFair, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park,13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, 10 a.m. to5 p.m., $9-$14, (317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

13: The Jackie Look: Branding a Presi-dency Through Fashion, IndianapolisMuseum of Art, 6 p.m., free, (317) 923-1331,www.imamuseum.org.

15: Cars With Attitude, The Children’sMuseum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission$12.50-$17.50, (317) 334-3322,www.childrensmuseum.org.

20: Fall Equinox: Hungry Ghosts, Indian-apolis Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m., free, (317)923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

26: Behind the Indiana Experience:Lincoln and the Civil War, Eugene and

Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 12:30p.m., $5-$7, (317) 232-1882, (317) 576-9848.

29: WestFest, Eiteljorg Museum, 10 a.m. to5 p.m., $4-$9, (317) 635-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

29: National Museum Day Live, ConnerPrairie Interactive History Park, 10 a.m. to5 p.m., free with Museum Day ticket atwww.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ticket.

29: National Museum Day Live, Rhythm!Discovery Center, 110 W. Washington St.,Suite A, free with Museum Day ticket atwww.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ticket.

29: Latino Festival of the Arts, IndianaState Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission$5-$9.50, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

29-March 3, Red, White, Black andBlue, Eiteljorg Museum, $5-$8, (317) 635-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

OCTOBER4: Target Free Family Night, The Chil-

dren’s Museum, 4 to 8 p.m., free, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

11: Project IMA: IN:spired, IndianapolisMuseum of Art, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., $10-$14,(317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

11-13: Bat Encounter, The Children’s Mu-seum, 3000 N. Meridian St., 1 and 3 p.m.admission $12.50-$17.50, (317) 334-3322,www.childrensmuseum.org.

12: Mexican Double Feature: “MariaCandelaria” and “Modisto de Seno-ras,” Indianapolis Museum of Art, 7 and8:45 p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

12-13: Lincoln Colloquium, Eugene andMarilyn Glick Indiana History Center, $25-$40, registration required, (317) 232-1882,www.indianahistory.org.

12-27: Headless Horseman, Conner PrairieInteractive History Park, 6 to 9 p.m., $9-$15,(317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

13: Hoosier Hauntings, Indiana State Mu-seum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission $5-$9.50,(317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

13-31: Wicked Workshop, The Children’sMuseum, 10 a.m. to 3 to 8 p.m., admission$6.50-$7, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

19-21: GeoFest, Indiana State Museum,admission $5-$9.50, (317) 232-1637,www.indianamuseum.org.

20: National Archaeology Day, The Chil-dren’s Museum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission$12.50-$17.50, (317) 334-3322,www.childrensmuseum.org.

20-21, 23 & 25: Feast with the Witches,The Children’s Museum, $15, (317) 334-3322,www.childrensmuseum.org.

26: TEDx Indianapolis, Indianapolis Mu-seum of Art, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $75, (317)923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

27: Day of the Dead Festival, Indiana

State Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission$5-$9.50, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

27: Day of the Dead, Eiteljorg Museum,11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5-$8, (317) 635-9378,www.eiteljorg.org.

27-Feb. 10: National Geographic:Photographs of the American West,Eiteljorg Museum, $5-$8, (317) 635-9378,www.eiteljorg.org.

31: “A Clockwork Orange,” IndianapolisMuseum of Art, 7 p.m., $5-$9, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

NOVEMBER1: Target Free Family Night, The Chil-

dren’s Museum, 4 to 8 p.m., free, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

1-11: Heroes from the Heartland, IndianaState Museum, admission $5-$9.50, (317)232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

1-17: Follow the North Star, Conner Prai-rie Interactive History Park, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,

$17-$20, (317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

3-Jan. 6: Jingle Rails: The Great West-ern Adventure, Eiteljorg Museum, $5-$8,(317) 635-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

23-Dec. 31: Celebration Crossing, Indi-ana State Museum, admission $5-$9.50, (317)232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

23-Jan. 6: The Magic Snowman, The Chil-dren’s Museum, $12.50-$17.50, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

23-Jan. 6: Jolly Days Winter Wonder-land, The Children’s Museum, admission$12.50-$17.50, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

23-June 2: Eternal James Dean, IndianaState Museum, admission $5-$9.50, (317)232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

24-Dec. 23: Santa’s Holiday Breakfast,Indiana State Museum, various times anddates, $12-$26.50, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

Museums

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SEPTEMBER1-Oct. 7: “Chicago,” Beef & Boards Dinner

Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, $37-$60, (317)872-9664, www.beefandboards.com.

4: Taylor Martin’s Indy Magic MonthlyShow #53, Theatre on the Square, 627Massachusetts Ave., $12-$20, (317) 685-8687,www.indymagicmonthly.com.

5-30: “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” IndianaRepertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St.,$25-$55, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

6-8: “Seven,” Butler University Lilly HallStudio Theatre, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8 p.m.,$5-$15, (317) 940-9659, www.butler.edu.

7-22: “The Trip to Bountiful,” Mud CreekPlayers, 9740 E. 86th St., $10-$12, (317) 290-5343, www.mudcreekplayers.com.

7-22: “A Chorus Line,” The Tarkington atthe Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel,presented by Booth Tarkington Civic Thea-tre, $34-$44, (317) 923-4597, www.civictheatre.org.

8: “The Amen Corner,” Pike PerformingArts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, 7 p.m.,$15-$25, (317) 285-0511, www.utrpro.com.

12: Cheryl Bentyne & Mark Winkler:West Coast Cool, Cabaret at the Colum-bia Club, 121 Monument Circle, 7:30 p.m.,$35-$55, (317) 294-7005, www.thecabaret.org.

15: “SuperHappyMelancholyexpial-idocious,” IndyFringe Theatre, 719 E. St.Clair St., 8 p.m., $8-$10, (317) 522-8099,www.indyfringe.org.

18-Oct. 14: “The Night Watcher,”Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washing-ton St., $25-$55, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

19-Oct. 13: “The Syringa Tree,” IndianaRepertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St.,$25-$55, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

20-30: Ain’t Misbehavin,’ AthenaeumTheatre, 401 E. Michigan St., presented byIndiana Performing Arts Centre, $18-$25,(317) 294-7005, www.ipacindy.org.

20-Oct. 21: “Bloody Bloody AndrewJackson,” The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N.Park Ave., $15-30, (317) 635-7629,www.phoenixtheatre.org.

21-30: “Flaming Idiots,” Buck Creek Play-house, 11150 Southeastern Ave., presentedby Buck Creek Players, $13-$15, (317) 862-2270, www.buckcreekplayers.com.

24-29: “Schoolhouse Rock Live,”The Tarkington at the Center for the Per-forming Arts, Carmel, presented by BoothTarkington Civic Theatre, $10-$15, (317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

29: Cabaret Annual Fundraiser:Susan Egan: The Belle of Broadway,Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 121 Monu-ment Circle, 8 p.m., $150, (317) 294-7005,www.thecabaret.org.

OCTOBER4-20: “Little Shop of Horrors,” University

of Indianapolis, Esch Hall, Ransburg Audito-rium, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., presented byTheater at the University of Indianapolis,$6-$12, (317) 788-3251, www.uindy.edu/arts.

9: “The Price is Right Live TheatricalTour,” Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., $35,(800) 982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com.

11-Nov. 25: “Away in the Basement,”Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Mich-igan Road, $37-$60, (317) 872-9664,www.beefandboards.com.

12-28: “Good Help is So Hard to Mur-der,” Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. Ind. 32,Westfield, presented by Main Street Produc-tions, $10-$12, (317) 896-2707, www.westfieldplayhouse.org.

13: An Evening with Jonathan Groff,

Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 121 Mon-ument Circle, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $45-$65,(317) 294-7005, www.thecabaret.org.

14: “In the Mood: 1940s Big Band,Swing, Dance Musical Revue,” ThePalladium, Center for the Performing Arts,Carmel, 3 p.m., $40-$88, (317) 843-3800,www.thecenterpresents.org.

18-27: “From Dark Pages,” Morris-ButlerHouse Museum, 1204 N. Park Ave., $10-$15,(317) 636-5409, www.indianalandmarks.org.

25: Indy Magic Monthly and DaddyReal Present Show #42 — HalloweenSpecial, Theatre on the Square, 627 Mas-sachusetts Ave., 7:30 p.m., $12-$20, (317)636-8687, www.indymagicmonthly.com.

25-Nov. 25: “Seminar,” The Phoenix Thea-

tre, 749 N. Park Ave., $15-30, (317) 635-7629,www.phoenixtheatre.org.

26-Nov. 10: “The Woman in Black,” TheTarkington at the Center for the PerformingArts, Carmel, presented by Booth TarkingtonCivic Theatre, $29-$39, (317) 923-4597,www.civictheatre.org.

26-Nov. 18: “Route 66,” Studio Theater atthe Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel,presented by Actors Theatre of Indiana,$36.25-$40, (317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

29: Encore Awards Fundraiser, MadameWalker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave.,6 p.m., $20, www.encoreassociation.net.

30-Nov. 25: “The House That JackBuilt,” Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W.Washington St., $25-$55, (317) 635-5252,www.irtlive.com.

NOVEMBER2 and 3: Todd Murray: Croon, Cabaret

at the Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle,8 p.m. $35-$55, (317) 294-7005, www.thecabaret.org.

2-17: “Murder at St. Martin’s College,”Oaklandon Civic Theatre, 6450 OaklandonRoad, $15, (317) 823-5761, www.oaklandoncivictheatre.org.

16 and 17: Victoria Clark: GloriousDays, Cabaret at the Columbia Club,121 Monument Circle, 8 p.m., $35-$55,(317) 294-7005, www.thecabaret.org.

16-25: “Legally Blonde, The Musical,”The Tarkington at the Center for the Per-forming Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel, pre-sented by Carmel Repertory Theatre, $22-$25, (317) 843-3800, www.thecenterpresents.org.

23-Dec. 9: “Farndale Christmas Carol,”Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. Ind. 32, pre-sented by Main Street Productions, $10-$12,(317) 896-2707, www.westfieldplayhouse.org.

23-Dec. 24: “Carol,” Indiana RepertoryTheatre, 140 W. Washington St., $25-$55,(317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

29-Dec. 23: “A Beef & Boards Christ-mas,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301Michigan Road, $37-$60, (317) 872-9664,www.beefandboards.com.

30-Dec. 8, “Stop Kiss,” University of Indi-anapolis, Esch Hall, Studio Theatre, 1400 E.Hanna Ave., presented by Theater at theUniversity of Indianapolis, $10-$11, (317)788-3251, www.uindy.edu/arts.

30-Dec. 16: “A Little Christmas Spirit,”Buck Creek Playhouse, 11150 SoutheasternAve., presented by Buck Creek Players, $13-$15, (317) 862-2270, www.buckcreekplayers.com.

29-Dec. 23: “A Very Phoenix Xmas 7,”The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., $15-$30, (317) 635-7629, www.phoenixtheatre.org.

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2010 PHOTO PROVIDED BY BEEF & BOARDS DINNER THEATRE

“A Beef & Boards Christmas” is being presented for the 20th year at the Northwestsidedinner theater. Performing in the 18th year were sisters Anna (left) and Sydney Miller.

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