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SUMMARY:Liz Gomez-Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the soft return of SPARK Monument Circle with live music from Colombian singer and guitarist\, Liz Gomez.\n\nFood Trucks\, Chef Dan’s & Paul’s Kitchen\, will be onsite starting at 11am.\nMusic performance 12-1pm in the SW Quad of Monument Circle.\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/liz-gomez-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
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SUMMARY:Jay Elliot-Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the soft return of SPARK Monument Circle with live music from Jay Elliot! Food trucks\, Gauchos Fire and Wild Boar BBQ\, will be onsite starting at 11am. Music performance 12-1pm.\n\nSince fronting acclaimed Indianapolis-based rock outfit Stereo Deluxe\, J. Elliott has become known for his riveting and dynamic solo live performances\, both with just acoustic guitar and full band. With the release of his new single\, “How To Be A Man”\, he is again revealing to the world his ability to deftly create smart\, insightful songs about his life and observations… while growing a devoted audience that is fully aware of how special and unique his voice and songs truly are.\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/jay-elliot-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230606T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230531T011508Z
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SUMMARY:Emma Hall-Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Emma Hall pairs introspective lyrics and winding chord progressions with heartrending melodies\, making something equal parts wistful and beautiful.”\n\nMusic performance 12-1pm in the SW Quad of Monument Circle.\nFood Truck-Treats By Fee\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/emma-hall-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230620T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230620T133000
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SUMMARY:Keith Beatty-Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Hands down…Keith Beatty was born to sing. Growing up in Indianapolis and moving on to sing in the Indiana University Choral Ensemble\, the crooner made his mark on teachers and students and was known as the man with the melodic voice.\nUnleashing the music deep down\, Beatty writes music for life\, not hype. He sings with passion\, emphasis\, and with a way that will warm the coldest heart. He speaks truth to his listeners giving them a dose of reality a la his life experiences.\nAs a true talent that can draw you in with one stroke of his guitar\, Beatty strongly believes music is life recorded\, and those who love R&B and Soul will hear sweet sounds out of lips that only bring what’s real. Like the songs sang by Aretha Franklin and the Temptations\, Keith Beatty’s songs will be added to the history books as songs from an artist with true talent.\n\nFood Truck: Taste of Manila\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/keith-beatty-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230627T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
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SUMMARY:Peyton Womok- Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Known for his skills as a saxophonist\, Peyton Womak’s music incorporates his sax playing to innovatively allow him to cross over multiple genres from Smooth Jazz\, Funk\, R&B\, Hip-Hop/Rap\, to Pop. He is known for performing popular covers loved and cherished by many while also performing original pieces of his own.\n“I have created a public brand and image that expresses my passion\, energy\, and personal story through my art\,” says Womak.\nThrough his artistic journey\, he has worked alongside artists such as Lil Nas X\, Bootsy Collins\, Babyface\, Take A Day Trip\, members of Kanye West’s team\, After 7\, and other Emmy/Grammy award-winning artists.\n\nHis music performance will start after the National Anthem plays at noon.\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/peyton-womok-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Listen Hear,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230711T110000
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SUMMARY:Bashiri Asad- Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the soft return of SPARK Monument Circle with live music from Bashiri Asad! Food trucks\, Bearded Bagel and Tijuana Flats\, will be onsite starting at 11am. Music performance 12-1pm.\n\n“He laughs. He cries. He loves. He dreams. Just like you\, everyday. He feels deeply\, and turns his feelings into music. Soul music. Music that says exactly how you feel\, everyday. Bashiri Asad is the “Everyday Soul Singer\,” and he will remind you that feeling what you feel\, in your soul\, is just fine. IndySoul is his passion\, and he exudes this with every song!\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/bashiri-asad-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230711T130000
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SUMMARY:Mina Keohane- Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for SPARK on the Circle with live music from Mina Keohane! Food trucks\, will be onsite starting at 11am. Music performance 12-1pm.\n\n“…full of surprises. She possesses a songbird’s voice\, a wisdom beyond her years and a delightfully smooth way of gliding across the piano keys. Everything from mournful sonic sculptures to crisp\, lightweight ballads carried the day — always in celebration of the moment\, whether it be the memory of something long gone or the freshness of something new.” –Nuvo Newsweekly\nMina Keohane is an Indianapolis based composer/performer. Her music is a piano-driven cross-pollination of singer-songwriter\, indie rock and a hint of jazz using lush chords and impulsive lines to create a distinctive sound. Her songs have been described as “if Joni Mitchell and Aimee Mann had a baby with Charles Mingus.” She spends most of her time writing music for commercials and short films\, as well as playing keyboards and accordion with Public Universal Friend\, Sarah Grain & the Billions of Stars\, Nashville-based recording artist Brandon Whyde\, The Dopacetics\, Teresa Reynolds and the Slicktones\, and her own band Mina & the Wondrous Flying Machine. She has had the opportunity and privilege of opening for many wonderful artists including Becca Stevens\, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats\, Blues Traveler\, Dwight Yoakam\, Esme Patterson & Robby Krieger.\n\nWe at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games\, live music\, artmaking\, and socializing in a comfortable place. We’re based in the southwest quadrant.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/mina-keohane-lunch-break-live-tuesdays-presented-by-lake-city-bank-2/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230714T160000
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop with Asli Narin
DESCRIPTION:Cyanotype is a camera-less photography made out in the sun\, rather than in a darkroom. You place objects — such as plants — on top of a piece of photo-treated paper\, and then use the sun to expose the paper. The result is an image that is an exact outline of the object. It’s a fun and magical way to engage photography! Although it may be new to modern people\, cyanotype has been around since photography was invented in the 1800s.\n\nCome explore the creative possibilities of this fascinating process with Indianapolis-based artist Asli Narin. Narin often incorporates cyanotype into her artistic practice. She will give a short talk about cyanotype at the beginning of each hour\, and then you will make your own cyanotypes with Narin’s assistance.\n\nWe will have some objects on hand to experiment with\, but feel free to bring your own objects. Flat items usually work best\, and cyanotype can be messy\, so precious things like family heirlooms should probably stay at home. All other necessary materials will be provided free at the workshop.\n\nThis activity is best suited for artists 7+ years old; minors must be accompanied by an adult.\n\nAsli Narin (1985\, Istanbul) is a visual artist and an educator based in Indianapolis\, US. Narin’s artistic practice is based on photography as well as video\, installation\, and performance\, inspired by nature and the cities. Taking inspiration from walking and wandering\, she explores the human experience through forms and abstractions. Her subjects are often the thresholds and dualities of life.\n\nImage: Anna Atkins is famous for these cyanotypes she made of British algae in the 1840s. A book she made out of her cyanotypes is considered to be the first photobook ever made.\n\nIn partnership with Aurora PhotoCenter for SPARK on the Circle
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URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/cyanotype-workshop-with-asli-narin/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230720T133000
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SUMMARY:Artist led activities & Lunch at Lockerbie
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lockerbie Marketplace on Thursday\, July 20 from 11:30 am – 1 pm in the downtown greenspace next to Needler’s Fresh Market for artist-led activities like our Post Card Project\, WQRT DJ mix\, Mexican street-style food by Latin Flavor\, and games like Ping pong\, foosball\, and giant Jenga. \nAll events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/artist-led-activities-lunch-at-lockerbie/
LOCATION:Needler’s Market\, 320 N New Jersey\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T230719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T230735Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound Healing with Hoai-Huong Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:“Immerse yourself in the soothing tones of Sound bathing. Join Christ Church Cathedral on their front lawn for a meditative time of Rest and Renewal.\nPlease bring a blanket\, yoga mat or pillow with you. Chairs will be provided for those that need it.\n\nThe Cathedral will also be unveiling their chalk art installation on the sidewalk next to the church.”\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.\n\nWhere? New for 2023\, the SPARK park utilizes the brick streets between the monument and the sidewalk on the southwest quadrant between Market Street on the west side of the monument and South Meridian. The southwest is in front of Emmis and next to South Bend Chocolate Company.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/11087/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T230249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T230303Z
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SUMMARY:Cut Paper Art with Christina Hollering
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Christina Hollering in an all-ages cut paper collage workshop celebrating the creative possibilities of paper. Learn how to intuitively create compelling compositions using the principles of design. All materials are provided; just come prepared to cut\, paste\, and play!\n\nChristina Hollering is a cut paper artist and associate professor at Herron School of Art and Design. Her artwork centers around themes of biology\, the environment\, and the interplay between art and science\, inspiring viewers to contemplate their relationship with nature.\n\nSPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project. Read more about Big Car Collaborative’s approach to placemaking and socially engaged art.\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/cut-paper-art-with-christina-hollering/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230817T180000
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CREATED:20230815T230507Z
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SUMMARY:FreeTown Village: The Rev. Samuel P. Strong
DESCRIPTION:In the “Day in the Life of Rev. Samuel P. Strong”\, you’ll listen to the moving story of Rev. Strong’s kidnapping into slavery and his daring escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Share his encounters with legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman.\n\nFreetown Village is a living history museum with the mission to educate the public about African American lives\, arts\, and culture in Indiana through living history\, exhibits\, allied programs\, and the collection and preservation of artifacts.\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.\n\nWhere? New for 2023\, the SPARK park utilizes the brick streets between the monument and the sidewalk on the southwest quadrant between Market Street on the west side of the monument and South Meridian. The southwest is in front of Emmis and next to South Bend Chocolate Company.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/freetown-village-the-rev-samuel-p-strong/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Garfield Park,Monument Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T230934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T230934Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Break Live with Peyton Womock presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Peyton Womock is an artist known for his skills as a saxophonist. His music incorporates his sax playing to innovatively allow him to cross over multiple genres from Smooth Jazz\, Funk\, R&B\, Hip-Hop/Rap\, to Pop. He is known for performing popular covers loved and cherished by many while also performing original pieces of his very own. You are truly in for a unique experience due to his performance energy being second to none when it comes to hitting the stage.\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/lunch-break-live-with-peyton-womock-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T231741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T231741Z
UID:11100-1692806400-1692813600@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Boo! A knitting/graffiti project with Mary Jo Bayliss
DESCRIPTION:A gathering where knitting and graffiti collide! Simultaneously inspired by traditional knitting and graffiti\, this ever-evolving piece combines fiber adjacent activities\, coloring sheets derived from graffiti and knitting motifs\, and opportunities for participants to share their creative path stories.\nYou are invited to come join the fun\, because without YOU\, Boo\, this project can’t happen.\n\nAbout the artist:\nMary Jo Bayliss specializes in creating environments that help people feel at ease using space\, light and color to achieve these goals.\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/boo-a-knitting-graffiti-project-with-mary-jo-bayliss-4/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T231510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T231510Z
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SUMMARY:Chreece on the Circle -Harry Otaku
DESCRIPTION:1994\, Megaman X was ripe out the box with detailed graphics and progressive sounds. This perfect audio and visual harmony would provide core inspiration to a budding otaku–who would take the namesake to a whole new level. Harry Otaku makes a unique soundscape utilizing influences from: Hip-Hop\, Soul\, anime\, film\, and video games. Everything Harry Otaku makes\, he puts a personal spin on\, making each creation a vivid\, prismatic reflection from the heart. He continues to explore all the genres of music\, but is currently focused on: learning the ones and twos of DJing and finding the truest path of self/self-expression.\n\nChreece hip hop festival returns to Indianapolis Saturday August 26th. The full-day festival will feature more than 80+ Indianapolis-area artists\, DJs and producers\, as well as national acts 9th Wonder\, redveil\, Kari Faux\, Jordan Ward and Pink Siifu at the top of the bill. Eight Fountain Square venues will host the performances\, most of which will be open to all ages. Vendors\, Art Instilations\, Pro Wrestling and More.\n\nWhat’s Spark On The Circle? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project. Read more about Big Car Collaborative’s approach to placemaking and socially engaged art.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/chreece-on-the-circle-harry-otaku/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230630T144509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T142957Z
UID:11005-1692900000-1692910800@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Lockerbie Night Market – Performance by Bashiri Asad\, Artisan Vendors\, Beer Garden\, and more…
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lockerbie Marketplace — a lovely greenspace next to Needler’s Fresh Market. Purchase goods from local artisans\, enjoy local food by Herts BBQ and live music by Bashiri Asad. Music from 7-8 pm. Sun King beer and chilled wine are also available for purchase at the pop-up beer garden located right off the Cultural Trail on Alabama Street. \n\nAll events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail. 
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/lockerbie-night-market-performance-by-clint-breeze-trio-artisan-vendors-beer-garden-and-more/
LOCATION:Needler’s Market\, 320 N New Jersey\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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ORGANIZER;CN="Big Car Collaborative":MAILTO:info@bigcar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T231924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T231924Z
UID:11103-1692961200-1692968400@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop with Aurora PhotoCenter
DESCRIPTION:Cyanotype is a camera-less photography made out in the sun\, rather than in a darkroom. You place objects — such as plants — on top of a piece of photo-treated paper\, and then use the sun to expose the paper. The result is an image that is an exact outline of the object. It’s a fun and magical way to engage photography! Although it may be new to modern people\, cyanotype has been around since photography was invented in the 1800s.\nCome explore the creative possibilities of this fascinating process!\nWe will have some objects on hand to experiment with\, but feel free to bring your own objects. Flat items usually work best\, and cyanotype can be messy\, so precious things like family heirlooms should probably stay at home. All other necessary materials will be provided free at the workshop.\nIn partnership with Aurora PhotoCenter for SPARK on the Circle.\nThis activity is best suited for artists 7+ years old; minors must be accompanied by an adult.\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/cyanotype-workshop-with-aurora-photocenter/
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T232112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T232112Z
UID:11105-1693310400-1693314000@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Lunch Break Live with Laura Balke presented by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Indiana native Laura K. Balke has been writing songs for as long as she can remember. Through the years her music has explored folk\, pop\, and country stylings while weaving tales from her life. Laura will be performing an acoustic set of songs from across her discography for Lunch Break Live.\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/lunch-break-live-with-laura-balke-presented-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230830T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230815T232248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T232248Z
UID:11109-1693411200-1693418400@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Poetry & Art with John Clark
DESCRIPTION:Join Indianapolis-based visual artist\, Big Car co-founder and writer John Clark to make drawings\, poems\, and short stories…or a combination of all three!\n\nWho? SPARK on the Circle is an ongoing partnership between Big Car Collaborative\, Downtown Indy\, City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development\, the Capital Improvement Board\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission.\n\nWhat? SPARK brings a free\, fun\, playful\, welcoming\, and art-filled park to the heart of Indianapolis. Here on Monument Circle\, you’ll find comfortable places to sit in the shade\, free games to play like ping pong and chess\, a cafe serving food and drink\, art experiences\, and special offerings like live\, local music. Big Car Collaborative approaches its aspects of SPARK on the Circle as a site and community specific public art project.\n\nWhen? Visitors can enjoy SPARK on the Circle from 11 a.m. until dusk each day until November 3.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/poetry-art-with-john-clark/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230831T190153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T190153Z
UID:11148-1694102400-1694109600@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Freetown Village: The Madam Walker Story
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Madam CJ Walker’s great achievements and contributions\, Freetown Village Inc. brings you this one-woman show of her story through “different” eyes. \nJoin us for the amazing story of America’s first woman self-made millionaire. Learn about the rich legacy she created for women\, African Americans\, and Indianapolis! \nFreetown Village is a living history museum with the mission to educate the public about African American lives\, arts\, and culture in Indiana through living history\, exhibits\, allied programs\, and the collection and preservation of artifacts. \nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle. Check our website for more. \nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/freetown-village-the-madam-walker-story/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230831T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T191537Z
UID:11151-1694620800-1694628000@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Music Instrument building with Rob Funkhouser
DESCRIPTION:Join composer and sound artist Rob Funkhouser for a workshop exploring the hidden sounds of everyday objects. Funkhouser will guide audiences through strategies for using amplification to reimagine the world of tiny sounds happening around them through the use of musical instruments\, household items\, and contact microphones. Participants will get the chance to explore a set of instruments and objects\, and will also be guided on a short walk to find new sounds hidden in the environment around Monument Circle. No previous skills are required. Family friendly.\n\nAbout:\nRob Funkhouser is a composer\, performer\, and instrument builder who can never quite sit still. His work is concerned with ideas of place\, memory\, and pattern and he is interested in interrogating the interstitial spaces between established genres. He holds an M.M. from Butler University in Music Composition\, and most recently completed Peace of Mind\, Speed of Thought for Classical Music Indy. He has released projects through various labels in three different countries\, but finds his home turf on Auris Apothecary and Medium Sound. His current projects include an ongoing series of recordings and writing under the title Walking Music\, building a new set of instruments in collaboration with artist Justin Cooper\, and ongoing work on new performance tools for music and installations. In 2020\, he began a long-term living residency with Big Car as part of their APLR program. He also serves as Education Manager for the Rhythm Discovery Center\, where he runs public programming for schools and community members. He has collaborated with diverse groups including Forward Motion\, Los Angeles Percussion Quartet\, So Percussion\, No Exit Theater\, and Chicago-based director Ryan Gleason.\n\nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle. Check our website for more. \nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/music-instrument-building-with-rob-funkhouser/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230921T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20230531T012541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T141350Z
UID:10938-1695295800-1695303000@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Live music\, food & artist-led activities at Lockerbie Place
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live music by Awetree and food by Chomp’z Truck. Games like foosball\, ping pong\, chess & checkers\, and giant Jenga are available for additional entertainment. \nAbout Awetree \nAwetree is the ukulele-pop project of Indianapolis-based singer songwriter Audrey Coy. Lyrically inspired by the complexities of interpersonal relationships\, Awetree explores the sadness and hope of love and friendship. \n\nAll events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/boo-a-knitting-graffiti-project-with-mary-jo-bayliss-2/
LOCATION:Needler’s Market\, 320 N New Jersey\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activities,SPARK,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Big Car Collaborative":MAILTO:info@bigcar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231004T005846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T010412Z
UID:11302-1696334400-1696338000@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Lunch Break Live with Mandog
DESCRIPTION:A producer/visual artist from Indianapolis\, IN\, Mandog combines elements from everywhere and anywhere and cooks them down into a nice Mandog soup. Hip-hop is his specialty\, but you might find him boppin’ around in other genres as well.\nMandog was the Champion of the 6th Annual Jay Brookinz Beat Battle at The Vogue Theater (2014) and had another first place finish at a Jay Brookinz Battle League round at the Hi-Fi (2015).\n\nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle.\nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/lunch-break-live-with-mandog/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231003T215123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T215123Z
UID:11259-1696507200-1696510800@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Circle Side Chats with Kevin McKelvey
DESCRIPTION:Making\, Keeping\, and Poeting a Place \nThis program will give a brief overview of creative placemaking and placekeeping and discuss the importance of place in the poetry of James Whitcomb Riley\, Mari Evans\, and Etheridge Knight. \nBio: Kevin McKelvey is a place-based poet\, writer\, designer\, and social practice artist who also teaches at University of Indianapolis. His poems have appeared widely in journals\, books\, and as pieces of public art. McKelvey currently serves on the board of Central Indiana Land Trust and regularly consults on grants\, placemaking\, professional writing\, and creative writing. \nCircle Side Chats is in partnership with Indiana Humanities. Indiana Humanities is a statewide nonprofit that infuses the humanities into our daily lives. We do this by providing grants\, convening discussions\, uplifting humanities scholars\, spotlighting humanities organizations and activities\, and creating our own programs that help Hoosiers think\, read and talk.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/circle-side-chats-with-kevin-mckelvey/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231003T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T220335Z
UID:11265-1696680000-1696687200@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt with Brittany Fukushima
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off an on-going  scavenger hunt\, find all the little art sculptures and more around the Circle. \nAbout the artist: Brittany Fukushima is an Indianapolis-based painter and teaching artist who uses their practice to interpret their environment. Drawing and painting become a means to investigate the natural world\, express the intangible\, and to present alternate ways of seeing. Recently\, they have experimented with paint making using foraged pigments. Teaching is an integral part of their process as it keeps them in community and provides fresh perspectives. Brittany currently teaches at the Indianapolis Art Center and is a graduate of Herron School of Art and Design. They have exhibited throughout Indianapolis and Chicago and their work has been featured by Butter\, WFYI and Pattern Magazine. \nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle. \nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/scavenger-hunt-with-brittany-fukushima/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231004T011221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T011321Z
UID:11306-1696939200-1696942800@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Lunch Break Live-Cara Jean Wahlers
DESCRIPTION:Wahlers is an Indianapolis based singer-songwriter and performer. Her fondness for folk music from the 60s and 70s gave her a sturdy understanding of storytelling\, and she’s taken those cues to develop her own unique style of writing – a revealing balancing act of personal experience and inevitable human truth.\nShe has released an album called “Goodnight Charlotte” withcollaborator and cellist Grover Parido and plays in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas both solo and as a duo. \nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle.\nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/lunch-break-live-cara-jean-wahlers/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231003T223348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T223649Z
UID:11273-1697040000-1697047200@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Found Art with Giselle Trujillo
DESCRIPTION:Join Giselle Trujillo in creating a found art piece! Visitors will work in a variety of mediums to help create something unique! \nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle. \nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/found-art-with-giselle-trujillo/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231003T223822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T224630Z
UID:11276-1697112000-1697115600@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Circle Side Chats with Deedee Davis
DESCRIPTION:The Magic Circle \n In October of 1900\, the Fall Festivities Society of Indianapolis promoted a week-long carnival with its central focus being the Magic Circle. Monument Circle was transformed with a dizzying array of attractions\, parades\, performers and animals all in the glow of “electric illuminations.” Yet\, despite all the enchantment\, the Magic Circle Carnival was a one-time marvel in Indianapolis’ history. \nBio: Deedee Davis is a Herron-Morton resident with an interest in Indianapolis history\, specifically historic residential architecture and Greenlawn Cemetery. She oversees digital collections for the Herron School of Art Library at IUPUI. \nCircle Side Chats is in partnership with Indiana Humanities. Indiana Humanities is a statewide nonprofit that infuses the humanities into our daily lives. We do this by providing grants\, convening discussions\, uplifting humanities scholars\, spotlighting humanities organizations and activities\, and creating our own programs that help Hoosiers think\, read and talk. \nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle. \nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/circle-side-chats-with-deedee-davis/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231004T002808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T002808Z
UID:11292-1697284800-1697292000@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Ink Workshop with Brittany Fukushima
DESCRIPTION:Join SPARK artist in residence Brittany Fukushima for an all-levels ink painting workshop. In this workshop\, you’ll learn basic ink techniques and how to paint intuitively using colors handmade by the artist. See the raw materials that go into ink-making and leave inspired to create your own. All materials are provided! \nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle. \nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/ink-workshop-with-brittany-fukushima/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,SPARK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231014T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185504
CREATED:20231004T003604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T003604Z
UID:11295-1697313600-1697320800@www.bigcar.org
SUMMARY:Sofar Sounds at SPARK
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S A SOFAR SOUNDS SHOW?\nSofar transforms everyday spaces – like a rooftop or art gallery – and turns them into captivating\, intimate venues for secret\, live music performances\, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. Each Sofar is small\, and typically features three diverse acts\, with no headliner.\n\nSPARK is a partnership with Downtown Indy\, the City of Indianapolis\, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission — and funded by the Capital Improvements Board. It is a continuation of our work last year and in 2015 on the Circle.\nAt Big Car\, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK on the Circle pop-up park was collaboratively designed with Indianapolis-based Merritt Chase to be a restorative public place where people of all walks of life can relax\, play\, socialize\, and engage with art and artists in the heart of our city.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/sofar-sounds-at-spark/
LOCATION:1 Monument Circle\, South Facing Steps\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Monument Circle,Outdoor Activities,SPARK
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