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September 2023
Lunch Break Live with Scrapper & Skeleton presented by Lake City Bank
Join us for one of Indianapolis's finest blues acoustic duos, made possible by Lake City Bank! SPARK 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. At Big Car, we approach our work at the Circle as a site- and community-specific socially engaged art and creative placemaking project. The SPARK…
Find out more »Self Portrait Workshop with Greg Rose
Join Greg Rose for a self portrait workshop! In this workshop you’ll delve into the art of self-portraiture. Learn and discover different techniques to capture yourself on paper. No prior experience needed! This workshop is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. Materials will be provided, ensuring you have everything you need to bring your masterpiece to life. About the artist: A multidisciplinary artist who creates under the moniker of Hay Kidd, Greg Rose finds it paramount…
Find out more »Lunch at Lockerbie Marketplace
Join us for live music by Wick, comfort dishes by Taste of Manila, and Live music. Games like foosball, ping pong, chess & checkers, and giant Jenga are also available for additional entertainment. All events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail. About Wick John Wick and Andrew Gustin met at IU Bloomington in 2006 and quickly bonded over similar music tastes. In 2007 they moved to Indianapolis and started…
Find out more »Circle Side Chats with Ed Fujawa
Grab a bite to eat, have a seat at SPARK and settle in for lunch with Ed Fujawa to listen and discuss The Doctor and the Canals: Dr. Isaac Coe and the Bankrupting of Indiana Ed Fujawa is an attorney with the Indiana Department of Insurance and in his spare time, an Indianapolis historian. His authors a blog dedicated to the history of the Circle City, www.class900indy.com His first history book about the city, Vanished Indianapolis, explores the history of…
Find out more »Freetown Village: The Madam Walker Story
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. Join 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! Freetown 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…
Find out more »Music Instrument building with Rob Funkhouser
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.…
Find out more »Lunch at Lockerbie
Join us for Latin Flavor Food Truck, graffiti meets knitting, artist-led activities and WQRT DJ mix. September is the perfect month for Big Car’s Spark Placemaking in partnership with CitiMark and Gershman Partners to bring live music, food trucks, and a nice spot to hang out at the Lockerbie greenspace next to Needler's Market between Alabama, New York, New Jersey, and Vermont streets in the heart of Downtown. This pocket park surrounded by retail and office spaces and is also located just off of the…
Find out more »Circle Side Lunch Chats with Jeannie Regan-Dinius
A Grave Matter in Indiana: Cemeteries and Hoosiers Grab a lunch and meet up with Jeannie Regan-Dinius to discuss cemeteries! Before most of any city was developed, the first thing our pioneers established was burial grounds. Whether a family site, religious based, or community focused these essential spaces evolved in importance, design, and use. This Spark will explore the city’s relationship with these places. Bio: Jeannie R. Regan-Dinius, Director of Special Initiatives, has a life-long interest in history, family history,…
Find out more »Lunch at Lockerbie Marketplace
Join us at Lockerbie Marketplace on Thursday, August 14 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the downtown greenspace next to Needler’s Fresh Market for artist-led activities like our Post Card Project, WQRT DJ mix, food by Latin Flavor, and games like Ping pong, foosball, and giant Jenga. All events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail.
Find out more »Live music, food & artist-led activities at Lockerbie Place
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. About Awetree Awetree 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. All events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail.
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