Upcoming Humanities Events in Indiana
June 4, 2009Here are some upcoming events around the state. What’s going on in your neck of the woods? Add it to the list!
Evenings at the House: “Hearts on Display”
When: Friday, June 5, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Indiana Humanities Council, 1500 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis
Cost: Free.
Hearts on Display is an exhibit of artwork produced by K-12 students (many who are considered ‘at risk’) from across Indianapolis who participate in Art with a Heart’s graphic art programs each week. Good food, good conversation, good cause.
More info: www.artwithaheart.us
Lecture by Dr. Tom Crouch, “Early Aviation in America”
*This event was funded in part by a grant from the Indiana Humanities Council.
When: Sunday, June 7, 4 p.m.
Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Cost: Free for members; $10 non-members
A lecture by Tom D. Crouch, Ph.D., senior curator, Smithsonian Institute. Crouch’s lecture will be on early aviation and balloon flight, held in conjunction with Conner Prairie’s newest exhibit “1859 Balloon Voyage” to commemorate the U.S. Postal Service’s first airmail delivery, which took place in Indiana in 1859.
Crouch is author or editor of a number of books and many articles for both popular magazines and scholarly journals. Most of his work focuses on aspects of the history of flight technology. This adult lecture series brings nationally-acclaimed historians, authors and scientists to discuss historical topics in a contemporary context. Break into small groups and participate in stimulating dialogue.
More info: http://www.connerprairie.org
Lanier Days
*This event was funded in part by a grant from the Indiana Humanities Council.
When: June 13 and 14
Where: Lanier Mansion, 601 W. First St., Madison
Cost: Adults $2, kids $1
This program will bring together first-person interpreters, historic re-enactors, and a Historic Trades Fair on the grounds of the Lanier Mansion during the City of Madison’s bicentennial celebration. Activities include: Civil War encampment, storytellers,Victorian tea, childrens craft, talks by local historians, concert.
More info: http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/LanierMansion/index.aspx
For more upcoming events, visit http://www.indianahumanities.org/upcoming_events.html
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