Events Search and Views Navigation
August 2023
Lunch at Lockerbie
Join us at Lockerbie Marketplace on Thursday, August 17 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 Chomp'z Truck, 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 »FreeTown Village: The Rev. Samuel P. Strong
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. 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 collection and preservation of artifacts. Who? SPARK on…
Find out more »Lunch Break Live with Peyton Womock presented by Lake City Bank
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.…
Find out more »Chreece on the Circle featuring defame
Join us for a musical preview of the Chreece Festival with sound crafter, image smasher, defame! Defame is a producer/beatmaker/artist residing in Indianapolis, IN. Raised on a musical diet that consisted of hand-me-down home dubbed rap tapes and whatever was beaming through the TV; this seasoned beatsmith weaves beats, samples, instruments and textures into samplers and computers to create a fuzzy, yet melodic, head nodding atmosphere. With several albums, EP’s, and collaborations under his belt, defame continues to push himself…
Find out more »Boo! A knitting/graffiti project with Mary Jo Bayliss
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. You are invited to come join the fun, because without YOU, Boo, this project can’t happen. About the artist: Mary Jo Bayliss specializes in creating environments that help people feel at ease using space, light and color to achieve these goals.…
Find out more »Live music at Lockerbie with Bitter Proof duo
Join us for live music by the Bitter Proof duo (Alex Cazares on bass and Clockwork on Oboe). Enjoy authentic Mexican street food by Tortas food truck. 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.
Find out more »Lockerbie Night Market – Performance by Bashiri Asad, Artisan Vendors, Beer Garden, and more…
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. All events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail.
Find out more »Chreece on the Circle -Harry Otaku
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…
Find out more »Cyanotype Workshop with Aurora PhotoCenter
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…
Find out more »Lunch Break Live with Laura Balke presented by Lake City Bank
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. Who? 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…
Find out more »