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Community Stage OPENING DAY
2016-05-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | FALL CREEK GARDENS COMMUNITY STAGE, 3018 CENTRAL AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, 46205, United States
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!
2pm
Rexercise with Tony Rex at 2pm! Brought to you by Know No Stranger
Indianapolis Indians’ ROWDIE Bear photo opps & paw-bumps!
3pm
Drumming & Dancing around the new Fall Creek Gardens May pole!
COMMUNITY STAGES is a Reconnecting to Our Waterways Creative Placemaking pilot project and proud Indy community partnership betweenThe Sapphire Theatre Company, Big Car Collaborative, Fall Creek Gardens: Urban Growers Resource Center, Reconnecting to Our Waterways.

COMMUNITY STAGES at Fall Creek Gardens
2016-05-07 - 2016-06-05 | IN
Presented by SAPPHIRE THEATRE CO. and FALL CREEK GARDENS
in cahoots with Big Car Collaborative and Reconnecting to Our Waterways.
Brace yourself for a month long community stage-stravaganza! we’ve teamed up to bring you this amazing FREE series in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood. Amazing theatrical and cultural experiences on an amazing outdoor stage in the midst of a beautiful community garden. The Calendar of events is listed below. Don’t miss it!

The People's 500
2016-05-06 18:00 - 2016-07-16 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
The People’s 500 is a celebration of the relationship between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the people of Indianapolis, marking the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. The exhibit will run through July 16.
In October of 2015, Sugarmann chose 100 residents of the Indianapolis community from a pool of applicants to drive two laps in a pace car — the drivers uniting to complete the equivalent of a single running of the Indianapolis 500. Sugarmann and his crew photographed and interviewed each of the drivers, the resulting documentation serving as the material of the exhibition. Some of the drivers are featured among the 16 large scale photos in the exhibit. There is also video, and a sculptural piece.
“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway serves as a cultural beacon within Indianapolis, a location of shared history and civic identity for all strata of Indianapolis society. Members of the Indianapolis community feel ownership of the Speedway,” says Sugarmann. “In this exhibit, the pace car is the vehicle through which this mutual connection is furthered, the civilian/citizen being able to immerse him or herself in the environment of a professional IndyCar driver. The People’s 500 uses pace cars to bridge the viewer and professional driver and create an even stronger sense of civic ownership.”
This exhibit is the first at Tube Factory, Big Car Collaborative’s new cultural center with a contemporary art exhibition area. Located in what was a boarded-up factory building on a residential street in the Garfield Park neighborhood, Tube Factory will host a variety of conversations, performances, and events — while also serving as the workshop and home base for Big Car artists.
The People’s 500 is curated by Shauta Marsh, funded by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and Creative Capital, and coordinated by Big Car Collaborative staff in partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Framing provided by Editions Limited.
About Jesse Sugarmann: Sugarmann is an interdisciplinary artist working in video, photography, and sculpture. His work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally in venues such as the Getty Institute, Los Angeles; el Museo Tamayo, Mexico City; the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Oregon; the Banff Center, Canada; el Museo de Arte Moderno de Santander, Spain; and both the Paris and Berlin installations of Les Recontres Internationales. Jesse’s work has been written about in publications including ArtForum, Art Papers, the Atlantic, Frieze Magazine, the Huffington Post, and The New York Times. Jesse lives and works in Bakersfield, CA. You can learn more about his work at www.jessesugarmann.com.
About The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts: The Foundation was established in 1987. In accordance with Andy Warhol’s will, its mission is the advancement of the visual arts. The Foundation’s objective is to foster innovative artistic expression and the creative process by encouraging and supporting cultural organizations that in turn, directly or indirectly, support artists and their work. The Foundation values the contribution these organizations make to artists and audiences and to society as a whole by supporting, exhibiting and interpreting a broad spectrum of contemporary artistic practice. http://warholfoundation.org/
About Big Car: An Indianapolis-based 501c3 nonprofit, Big Car uses creativity as a catalyst to a better city. By providing and supporting unique, educational, participatory, playful and personal experiences, Big Car engages people of all ages and backgrounds in art making and creative problem-solving — inspiring them to be creative thinkers and involved, connected citizens. Learn more at www.bigcar.org and see examples of our projects at www.bigcar.org/work.
About Creative Capital: Creative Capital supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel and career development services. Our pioneering approach—inspired by venture-capital principles—helps artists working in all creative disciplines realize their visions and build sustainable practices. http://www.creative-capital.org/
About Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. After celebrating its Centennial Era in 2009-11, IMS and racing fans now look forward to the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race this year. In 2016, get ready for an unprecedented celebration of the human pursuit of progress as the world’s eyes turn toward the Speedway. For more information, visit indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Flannelly's of the Future Festival
2016-04-30 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
To celebrate their marriage and the role music played in bringing them together, artists Brelyn Gerard and John Flannelly organized an experimental music festival. Flannellys of the Future Festival will take place April 30, 4-10 p.m. at Tube Factory artpace, 1125 Cruft St. Several musical acts were part the formation of their relationship so the pair wanted to share the music with Indianapolis by means of a free concert. The bands that will be featured are: Bad Psychic (Bloomington), DJ Littletown, Duncan Kissinger, Exploding Head Scene (Philadelphia, PA), Glitter Brains (Bloomington), Oreo Jones & Sirius Blvck, Jeron Braxton & the Tamagotchis (Bloomington), Rev//Rev (Lafayette), Rob Funkhouser, Sedcairn Archives, Skything (Marlboro, Vermont), Teen Brigade (Lafayette).
“Both of us are the kind of people who strive to view life from as many angles as possible, to feel from all those angles even if it means crawling around the floor of the house to feel the space usually reserved for our knees and ankles, or chilling in the bathroom for a shift in perspective,” says Gerard.
Many of the musicians in the festival were part of Gerard and Flannelly falling in love. Flannelly’s music was the first time experimental music clicked for Gerard. “Sitting in our friend’s living room, watching John deliver the experience of his art, I had an ethereal space to sort through my feelings. It was a space that somehow managed to be safe and challenging at the same time,” says Gerard. “After his set at Free House, he threw the flower he’d been wearing on his vest to the audience. I seized it. To this day, that flower still graces my bookshelf.”
Soon after that, on Valentine’s Day 2015, Gerard and Flannelly enjoyed their first date — at the Fountain Square music venue Grove Haus. Gerard sang back up for the band Memory Foam. She found out that Flannely had toured with one of her favorite bands, Shame Thugs, and that he was in the music video for her favorite Sirius Blvck songs. Eventually, Flannelly moved from Bloomington to Indianapolis into Gerard’s friend’s house. After a recommendation from their mutual friend, artist Erin K. Drew, Flannely got a job at the same place where Gerard worked.
“Now, we’re getting married and we’re doing it our way. With all the art projects in the community we’re involved with, neither of us are interested in fussing over centerpieces and flowers. We want to celebrate our love by sharing the music we love, made by the people we love,” says Gerard. “We can’t wait to groove with Indianapolis at the Flannellys of the Future Festival!”
Gerard has a new book, iForgot, out and Flanney a new album, Peace and Quiet now available. For their honeymoon after the festival celebration, the two will travel the country to promote their works.

WIND AND WATER FEST
2016-04-16 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Unnamed Venue, Barth Ave & E. Pleasant Run Pky South Dr., Indianapolis, United States
Come celebrate all there is to celebrate!
SPRING!! PLEASANT RUN!! NEIGHBORS!!
bring your kite or make one with us! Team up with friends and family to participate in a slowest boat race! Eat food and listen to music! Make cool art! We’re going to have a great time enjoying the weather and making the most of our amazing public space along beautiful Pleasant Run!

Check it out on facebook!

ROWPORT 2016
2016-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Barth ave. &Pleasant Run Pkwy. South Dr., indianapolis, United States
Big Car has been a partner in Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW), a collective impact initiative designed to reclaim the benefits of Indianapolis’ waterways, since its inception. Come on out for an interactive art experience on the banks of Pleasant Run! Learn about and celebrate the amazing things ROW has been up to and take a peek at great things to come.

Register at rowport2016.eventbrite.com

Prince Rama
2016-04-09 20:30 - 23:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Listen Hear, 2620 Shelby St, , Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Prince Rama is the musical duo of sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson. They have lived in ashrams, worked for utopian architects, written manifestos, delivered lectures from pools of fake blood, conducted group exorcisms disguised as VHS workouts, installed art installations at The Whitney, Art Basel and various galleries across the U.S. And now they return to Big Car April 9, 8 p.m. at the Tube Factory artspace, 1125 Cruft St. in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the south end of downtown.
They will perform Xtreme Now, an album about extreme sports with Indianapolis-based The Icks opening for them. The cost of the performance is $10 and tickets can be purchased on-line (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prince-rama-indianapolis-us-tour-the-icks-tickets-21012549100) or at the door.
Xtreme Now is the most extreme album Prince Rama has ever made. Writing for Xtreme Now began while the Larson sisters were living on a black metal utopian commune on Vȫrmsi, a remote island off the coast of Estonia during the summer of 2012. There, Taraka had a near death experience inside an ancient Viking ruin, which sparked a recurring sense of time-schizophrenia, or the physical sensation of existing in multiple time periods simultaneously.
In this case, she experienced a joint-existence in both the medieval ages and the year 2067. In one of her prophetic visions she describes, “In the year 2067, I witnessed an aesthetic landscape where art museums are sponsored by energy drink beverages and beauty is determined by speed. I saw a vision of ancient tapestries stretched across half-pipes and people base-jumping off planes with the Mona Lisa smiling up from their parachutes. I saw art merge with extreme sports to form a new aesthetic language of ‘Speed Art.’ I realized that time travel was possible via the gateway of extreme sports, and I wanted to make music that would provide the score.”
Perceiving a great void in the world of extreme sports for music that could match the metaphysical intensity of these death-defying feats, Prince Rama set forth to make Xtreme Now, the first real foray by any musician to create a new “extreme sports genre.” For inspiration, the sisters looked to their own flirtations with death and time-dilation, along with countless hours of obsessively watching extreme sports videos and consuming dangerous quantities of Monster Energy drink.
Working with acclaimed dance producer Alex Epton of XXXChange (Gang Gang Dance, Björk, Spank Rock, Panda Bear, The Kills), the new songs take on a more powerful, confident, fierce, infectious, all-encompassing, and accessible dance-club feeling than any other Prince Rama record – a fearless, visionary pop tour de force for the ghost-modern era that celebrates the ephemerality of life, dancing just at the edge of death’s gilded smile.
About The Icks
The Icks utilize electricity to power their instruments. What if John Hughes directed Blade Runner?
John Caldwell-guitar and vocals
Cameron Holloway-farfisa
Joe Ferguson-bass
Amanda Case-vocals
$10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prince-rama-indianapolis-us-tour-the-icks-tickets-21012549100
This concert is made possible by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. About The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts was established in 1987. In accordance with Andy Warhol’s will, its mission is the advancement of the visual arts. The Foundation’s objective is to foster innovative artistic expression and the creative process by encouraging and supporting cultural organizations that in turn, directly or indirectly, support artists and their work. The Foundation values the contribution these organizations make to artists and audiences and to society as a whole by supporting, exhibiting and interpreting a broad spectrum of contemporary artistic practice.

Magic in the Water [writing workshop]
2016-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Spade’s Park Library Branch, 1801 Nowland Ave, indianapolis, 46201, United States
Ever hear about George Pogue?

He is the first non-native settler in Indianapolis who mysteriously disappeared!
Was he abducted by aliens?
Did he find a doorway to another world?

That’s for you decided in this fun writing workshop that focuses using local settings in fantasy writing!

Come explore what makes the neighborhoods around Pogue’s Run special through creative writing with local fantasy writer Rose Streif!

This writing workshop is part of the ROW (Reconnecting to Our Waterways) creative placemaking effort. This workshop will culminate in an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure fantasy story about Pogue’s Run that will allow you to explore the area and view history through a unique, creative lens.

Visit the event page on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/1540255122934685/

Chinese New Year Lantern Launch
2016-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | White River, W. 29th St. and N. White River Parkway W. Dr., Indianapolis
We will be launching 100 beautiful (eco-friendly) paper lanterns into the sky to commemorate the Chinese New Year. Come participate and watch as the lights shimmer off our majestic White River. Featuring hand-crafted lanters by Indy’s own Bob Renicker.
Stay tuned for details: lantern decorating opportunity to be announced shortly in partnership with The Confucius Institute of IUPUI

RSVP on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/960028240700959/

White River Snow Stomp
2016-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | White River Parkway between New York St. and Michigan St., Indianapolis
ALL DETAILS ARE TENTATIVE DEPENDING ON SNOWFALL
For up to date official information, visit the Snow Stompers’ facebook page!
It’s looking like there may be snow on the ground tomorrow! Details from White River Artist, Lisa Elliot:
If Snow, then…
park and meet at Westside Bait & Tackle Store along White River Parkway between New York St. and Michigan St. We will gather Sunday, January 10th, at 2:00 and finish around 4:00. Late joiners are welcome.
Bring your own boots! We will be stamping out designs in the snow. Each of us will start at a lamppost and make our own tracks flow southeast as the river flows. Each person should take their own path to show how the water flows meandering down the bank. Whirlpools and eddies may dot the land. Be creative!
A word of caution…the riverbank has a steep incline and it should be considered a rigorous hike. So, be careful!
We look forward to seeing other Hoosiers who love to play in the snow and celebrate our city. Let’s hope that this can be the first of many snow stomps.

River: An Exploration of Water and Memory
2015-12-05 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Rabble Coffee, 2119 E. 10th st, Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join Pogue’s Run Artist, Bree Gerard and Author, Richard Wehrenberg Jr. for a great writers’ workshop and exploration of Pogue’s Run. Wear your long underwear! After a little meet and greet, we’ll take a little walk down to Pogue’s Run to get some good river vibes and listen a short reading from Richard’s book, River. Afterwards, we will return to the coffee shop for an inspired writing workshop.
This place-based activity is part of our ongoing placemaking innitiative with Reconnecting to Our Waterways.
Invite your friends on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1642488019354737/

Spirit & Place Public Conversation
2015-11-15 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Join Big Car as we spice up the 20th annual Spirit & Place Public Conversation with interactive fun before and after the on-stage dialogue featuring four emerging leaders who will discuss their dreams for the future of Indianapolis.
Full event description here.

Fall Creek Leaf Jump!
2015-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Fall Creek Trail, Fall Creek Pkwy N. & Broadway St., Indianapolis, United States
Come on out and enjoy the FALL weather on FALL Creek! How appropriate! We’re going to rake the biggest leaf pile you’ve ever seen and then JUMP IN IT!
Cider and S’mores will be enjoyed! Bring your picnic baskets and your blankets and lawn chairs!
Let’s celebrate our waterways, our neighborhoods, and the season!
Invite your friends on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1044099888973923/

Contemporary Art Fellowship Opening Party
2015-11-13 20:00 - 23:55 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, 46204, United States
Big Car helps celebrate The Eiteljorg Museum’s will five Native Fellowship winners with a Contemporary Arts Party featuring DJ Kyle Long, Indigenous, and Supaman.

5x5: Dream Indy
2015-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Guichelaar Gallery, 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Dreams are worth dollars! 5 x 5 is an ideas competition in which a team wins $10,000 for an idea for using art to improve Indy. Five teams–intergenerational teams encouraged–may use five slides and take five minutes to pitch their dream to make Indianapolis a better place, with art as the basis. The winner gets $10K, and the other presenting teams get $500 for participating.
A panel of judges selects the best idea–based on viability, community impact, creativity, intergenerational appeal–and the audience vote counts, too. Show up and vote for your favorite dream!
Who are the five presenters and what are their ideas? Find out here.
Food and drink for sale. Admission is free. RSVP required, here. Share this event on Facebook.
5 x 5 is presented by Big Car, the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, and Joy’s House Day Adult Service as part of the Spirit & Place Festival. See this event as listed on the Spirit & Place website.
5 x 5 is made possible by Central Indiana Community Foundation, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, the Efroymson Family Fund and Lilly Endowment Inc., along with Plan 2020 and IndyHub.
Read about Big Car’s history with the 5 x 5 program here.

The 5×5 program is supported by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Efroymson Family Fund and Lilly Endowment Inc.

Tailgate for Nothing
2015-11-07 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Guichelaar Gallery, 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you’re invited to the parking lot at Big Car’s Tube Factory artspace at 1125 Cruft St. Our buds at Hoosier Beer Geek are collecting $10 per vehicle, with the proceeds supporting Big Car programs.
So grab a grill, some grill-able food, your favorite beverages, and prepare to share. Read Hoosier Beer Geek Jason Larrison’s tailgating tips and etiquette here. And while The Tube is still very much under renovation, the bathrooms are functional.
RSVP here and donate here.

This is NOT a Program
2015-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Kick-off the Spirit & Place Festival and DREAM theme with a surrealist party you won’t forget. Costumes, head wear, and other wackiness are encouraged. Big Car joins the Indianapolis Public Library and Indy Reads to kick off the 2015 Festival with automatic writing, collaging and more.

STREET RECLAIMING: DAVID ENGWICHT
2015-10-21 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Platform, 202 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
David Engwicht is one of the world’s most inventive thinkers and writers on creating vibrant public spaces. Gain insight from his experiments in Creative Placemaking and explore how they relate to our public spaces in Indianapolis.

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

RECONNECTING TO OUR WATERWAYS CREATIVE PLACEMAKING WORKSHOP: ANTHONY GARCIA, DAVID ENGWICHT, OTHERS
2015-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Hall, 202 N. Alabama, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Creative Placemaking and Tactical Urbanism experts from Indianapolis, Miami and Australia will assist artists in developing creative interventions for public space along our waterways. Teams will then be commissioned to put their plans to action. Lunch is provided
REGISTER NOW:
rowplacemakingworkshop.eventbrite.com

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

TEDxIndianapolis
2015-10-20 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, 1400 E. Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, United States
TEDxIndianapolis is an annual cross-pollinating conference featuring local and national speakers with big ideas from the fields of technology, design, art, education, sustainability, and more.
This year’s theme: Keep it Simple. Speakers will address, in 15 minutes or less, their most creative, elegant solutions to complexity. What do we gain when we pare down to the essentials? Spend a day thinking big.
TEDxIndianapolis is now sold out: catch the LiveStream, or plan your own viewing party at work or home.
Title sponsor: United Way of Central Indiana. Presenting sponsors: by Big Car, Indiana Humanities, University of Indianapolis, Pivot Marketing and The Heritage Group.
See more about Big Car’s past involvement with TEDxIndianapolis here.

PLACEMAKING LUNCH CONVERSATION: DAVID ENGWICHT
2015-10-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | SPARK Welcome Trailer, 55 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Bring your lunch as Australian public space guru David Engwicht discusses the challenges and outcomes of creatively transforming our shared spaces.

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

ENVIRONMENTAL ART: MARY MISS
2015-09-23 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Platform, 202 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
ENVIRONMENTAL ART: MARY MISS
This discussion with renowned Environmental Artist Mary Miss will offer insight into her work and creative process. The panel discussion will focus on her recent STREAMLINES project.

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

SPARKING MONUMENT CIRCLE: ASH ROBINSON, STUART HYATT
2015-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
SPARKING MONUMENT CIRCLE: ASH ROBINSON, STUART HYATT
Oct. 9 at noon. Spark Welcome Trailer, Monument Circle SW Quad
During this casual brown-bag lunch, artists involved with Spark will discuss placemaking and projects that engage people before a brief walk around the Circle led by Big Car’s Jim Walker.

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

The Pogue's Run Pursuit
2015-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | SPARK Welcome Trailer, 55 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Who was George Pogue and what happened to him? Where did the Pogue’s Run waterway go? Let’s explore!
In conjunction with Spark Monument Circle, the White River Festival, and Reconnecting to Our Waterways, Big Car Collaborative invites you to stoke your imagination and trek with us through the heart of downtown Indianapolis circa 1915. Together, we will hunt for the historical path Pogue’s Run once carved, meandering to the White River.
All adventurers will arrive at 6:30 p.m. to the Spark Welcome Trailer on the east side of Monument Circle for an brief, fun and informative historical overview of George Pogue (c.1763–1821), Indy’s humble beginnings, and the story of Pogue’s Run.
A 90-minute walk will lead explorers along the historical banks of Pogue’s Run as previously charted by Pittsburgh based artist Sean Derry. Explorers will navigate old-timey maps along our modern city thoroughfares while pondering what life was like for residents along the White River tributary in centuries past. Explore the mysterious disappearance of George Pogue, and the similar disappearance of the waterway bearing his name. Take an opportunity to purchase provisions during our journey.
You will ultimately walk away with:

A broader understanding of the network of waterways Indy was built upon.
A connected experience to Indy’s historical origins.
Consideration for what must go into the responsible creation of a sustainable urban environment.

Participants are encouraged to dress in c. 1915 period appropriate clothing, so don your parasols, feathered hats, suspenders, bowler hats, and canes. All ages are welcome! Strollers are welcome! This event is free and open to the public.
*Join us the night prior for The Long Blue Line: Discussion with Artist Sean Derry at Flat 12 Bierworks. Artist Sean Derry will explain his experience painting the blue line across Indianapolis, marking the historic path of Pogue’s Run.

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

The Long Blue Line: Discussion with Artist Sean Derry
2015-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Flat 12 Bierwerks, 414 Dorman Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Pogue’s Run Waterway once flowed through the heart of Indianapolis and was a prominent visual landmark in the communities through which it meandered. It has since vanished from our landscape into aqueducts beneath the city.
In his project “Charting Pogue’s Run,” artist Sean Derry set out to memorialize our native waterway with a long, blue line and iron markers mapping the stream’s 1831 path. Join us at Flat 12 Bierworks for a casual presentation and discussion with Derry, who will share his perspective of Pogue’s Run and the experience of completing a massive installation.
Flat 12 Bierwerks is located on the banks of Pogues Run waterway. Admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase.
This event is part of the White River Festival and is presented by Big Car and Reconnecting to Our Waterways.
You are invited to join us the following day for The Pogue’s Run Pursuit as we hike the historical route of Pogue’s Run.

Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
This event takes place as part of Rethink Reconnect Reclaim – Creative Placemaking Series (Fall, 2015)
Let’s identify what it looks like to take control of our environments and spur forward-thinking artistic exploration for the greater good of our communities and our waterways. Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, are collaborating to bring together some of the brightest minds in the fields of Environmental Art, Creative Placemaking, and Tactical Urbanism. In pursuit of a better city, let’s reimagine our public spaces and bringing new energy to Indy’s waterways.

Gutzine: A Launch Party
2015-09-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | PRINtTEXT, 652 E 52nd St , Indianapolis, IN, United States
Gutzine: A Zine About Bodily Functions is a zine curated by Big Car artist-in-residence Niina Cochran featuring local and international artists, created in conjunction with her bathroom gallery the Loo-vre.
Gutzine makes an inaugural splash with a A Launch Party at PRINtEXT. Enjoy themed snacks and see what happens during your next bathroom experience…which by the way would be a perfect time to read your issue of Gutzine.
RSVP on Facebook.

48 Hour Film Screening @ IMA
2015-08-08 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
It’s that time of year again! The 48 Hour Film Project screening will once again be held at the Tobias Theater, aka “The Toby,” inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The TWO screening times will be at 8pm and 10pm. $10 per showing!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Heartland Film + 48 Hour Film = Free Screening!
2015-08-07 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Heartland Basile Theatre, 1043 Virginia Avenue, Suite 2, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Heartland Film and 48 Hour Film Indy are partnering to present this exciting evening of short films! Last year’s winning 48 Hour Film, “Wagon Trail” by Short Pants will be screened along with a TBA short film from Heartland Film Festival. The two short films will be on loop from 7-10pm. Stop by for this free event to gear up for this year’s screening of 48 Hour Film Project at the IMA the following evening. Sun King (Exclusive Beer of Heartland Film) cans, wine, soda and popcorn all available for purchase.
To read a blog post that has more info about this event, click here!

Spark Monument Circle
2015-08-01 11:00 - 2015-10-16 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Monument Circle, 50 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, 46204, United States
What makes a city great? Dynamic, people-centered spaces. August 1 through October 16, experience Indianapolis’ most public plaza with new amenities and daily programming via a temporary, demonstration placemaking project called Spark. Big Car is partnering with The City of Indianapolis, with funding from the National Endowment for the Artsand the Central Indiana Community Foundation to activate the Circle with free, low-key, drop-in games (ping pong, anyone?), music, bistro-style seating on platforms known as parkets, conversation, historical characters, fitness, and more, co-presented by a great roster of partners — starting at 11 a.m. each day.
Follow @CircleSpark for program alerts.

48 Hour Film Project final registration deadline
2015-07-31 - 2015-08-01 | IN
The Indianapolis 48 Hour Film Project is produced by Big Car. It is open to professional, amateur and first-time filmmakers in Indianapolis. It is awesome. You should do it.
On Friday night, July 31, all registered teams meet to get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a randomly-chosen genre, all to include in your movie. [Animators and puppeteers welcome!] Then you have exactly 48 hours to make it all happen—from story to soundtrack to editing. Turn it in. High-fives. Take a long nap.
All on-time films screen to cheering audiences at the Tobias Theater at IMA the evening of Saturday, August 8. One winning team from Indianapolis will screen their film at the international Filmapalooza in Hollywood.
The sooner you sign up, the cheaper it is, and you can get started recruiting cast and crew. Prices are per team, not per person. Registration opens May 27, 2015 at 48hourfilm.com/indianapolis. Register before July 7 and pay just $140. Between July 8–July 21? $160. July 22–July 31 = $175
Join the 48 Hour Film Facebook group to keep up to date, network and share your experiences along the way! Questions? E-mail email hidden; JavaScript is required.
