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May 2016
Community Stage OPENING DAY
EVENT SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW Join us to Celebrate the OPENING DAY of COMMUNITY STAGES, a performing arts playground at Fall Creek Gardens. Check out the imaginative, multi-purpose stages with giant maze, community table and chessboards with sets! Other OPENING DAY Celebration activities include… 12pm Big Car Collaborative's WAGON OF WONDERS activities The KNOWarrior - DJ Frank Smith III COMMUNITY Pitch-in from Noon-2pm (Bring something to share! Beverages provided.) Plant berries and veggies in Fall Creek Gardens: Urban Growers Resource Center!…
Find out more »Pleasant Run Futsal Court – Grand Opening!
Come on out to the opening celebration of the Pleasant Run Futsal Court! Kick a ball, get some ice cream, and have an interactive art experience with the #WagonofWonders! Meet the artists! Meet an Indy Eleven Professional Soccer player!!! Help us celebrate and support a new futsal opportunity for the youth and community of near south side Indianapolis! Local artists Matt Helfrich, Emily Gable, Paul B Pelsue, Alan Goffinski and Rachel Leigh have been hard at work painting Matt Helfrich's…
Find out more »Waterworld – FREE FILM SCREENING
FREE. LITERALLY ON THE WHITE RIVER! Do you want to see Kevin Costner standing- larger than life- IN OUR WHITE RIVER?! The film will be projected out over the White River onto the off-shore abutment for the New York St. bridge! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and we'll provide the popcorn for this post-apocalyptic-high-budget-flop-turned-cult-classic! This event is part of our Reconnecting to Our Waterways spring series. Find out more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1733397293611861/
Find out more »Wagon of Wonders – Fishing at Fort Harrison
Come out to Delaware Lake at Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park where the Wagon of Wonders / Mobile Bait & Tackle Shop will be providing everything you need for a great day of fishing! We'll provide bait! You can even borrow a fishing pole! All you need is a fishing license and a little bit of luck! Fishing licenses can be purchased online here: http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/dnr-license/ If you're not familiar with the Wagon of Wonders... here's an intro: https://vimeo.com/138498618
Find out more »WHITE RIVER SUBMARINE RACE
FREE EVENT! COME ONE COME ALL! The first ever WHITE RIVER SUBMARINE RACE will take place just below the waters of our beautiful White River! You won't be able to see them... but trust us, they're down there! Plus, our host, comedian STEPHEN VINCENT GILES will be there to give us the play-by-play action so you don't miss a moment! This hiarious narrative storytelling event is hosted by Big Car Collaborative and Reconnecting to Our Waterways. Check out the…
Find out more »June 2016
Southeast Side Roadway Workshop
This workshop will take place in anticipation of the arrival of international artist Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com) to Indianapolis. We will engage the following topics and opportunities for Southeast communities: Roadway art on Pleasant Run Creating visual interest to reclaim public space Locating target areas Introduction to the work of Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com) Reclaiming Shelby Street How do we make Shelby Street more pedestrian friendly? How do we address traffic volume/speed concerns? Walkability and Bikability Signage Identifying pedestrian friendly assets Improving…
Find out more »Free Fishing Day at Mounds State Park – Wagon of Wonders
It's a free fishing day! No license required! We're Heading to Mounds State Park in Anderson IN! Our Wagon of Wonders / Mobile Bait & Tackle Shop will be providing everything you need for a great day of fishing! And fun art! We’ll provide bait! You can even borrow a fishing pole. All you need is a little bit of luck. If you’re not familiar with the Wagon of Wonders… here’s an intro: https://vimeo.com/138498618
Find out more »Magic in the Water: Choose Your Own Adventure on Pogue’s Run
This is a launch event for "Magic in the Water: A Pogue's Run Choose Your Own Adventure". Pogue's Run Waterway Lead Artist, and Cottage Home Resident, Bree Gerard has lead a team of talented creative writers in the creation of this one-of-a-kind exploration of Pogue's Run and the surrounding neighborhoods. Meet at the SPADES PARK GAZEBO to experience storytelling in a new way... and help us celebrate!! Imagine... You're meandering past a local business on 10th street or taking a…
Find out more »“Roadsworth” Peter Gibson Artist Lunch Talk
“Roadsworth” Peter Gibson Artist Lunch Talk- Friday, June 10, 12:00pm Gibson will give a lunchtime presentation of his work at the Tube Factory Artspace on Friday, June 10 at 12:00pm and will discuss his work and his process as well as preview intentions for the street painting workshop that will be held the following day. A light lunch will be provided. please register so we can plan accordingly! _________ Places For People- Southeast Side Roadway Series. The Southeast Side of…
Find out more »Street Painting Workshop with Peter Gibson
Street Painting Workshop Saturday, June 11, 12:00-5:00pm Local artists are invited to take part in this hands-on learning experience. International street artist Peter Gibson will share insights into his creative process and techniques for pavement painting. Please register for this event. ______________ Places For People- Southeast Side Roadway Series. Scheming for a more vibrant and inclusive community Tube Factory Artspace 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis In 46203 The Southeast Side of Indianapolis is first and foremost a neighborhood and…
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