Ethnic Hoosier

Events Spotlight July 2010

NOTE: Following are excerpts from our extensive website calendar. For more complete information, please go to: http://nationalitiescouncil.org/calendar.html.
Some events are provided in more detail at www.Provocate.org
Unless specified otherwise, all addresses are in Indianapolis. Abbreviations used: BU (Butler University), CMH (Clowes Memorial Hall), CTS (Christian Theological Seminary), IAC (Indianapolis Art Center), ICC (India Community Center), IHC (Indiana History Center), IMCPL (Indianapolis Marion County Public Library), IUB (IU Bloomington), IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis), JCC (Jewish Community Center), MU (Marian University), PPAC (Pike Performing Arts Center), PWL (Purdue University W. Lafayette), UIndy (University of Indianapolis), ZPAC (Zionsville Performing Arts Center).

July 2010
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• "Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy" (part of Journey Through Asia). 5 p.m. West Indianapolis Branch, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. "As part of a series that celebrates the diversity of Asian cultures, languages and people, individuals of all ages are invited to learn the ancient art form of Japanese calligraphy and use the brush to write Japanese characters. Artists from the Indianapolis Art Center will lead the program."
• "Asian Art of Paper Folding" (part of Journey Through Asia). 7 p.m. Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. "As part of a series that celebrates the diversity of Asian cultures, languages and people, individuals of all ages are invited to learn the basics of paper folding that was used in almost every culture throughout Asia. Artists from the Indianapolis Art Center will lead the workshop."
3
• Look for your favorite locally grown lamb, pork, chicken, beef, eggs, herbs and spices, fruits, and veggies for all cuisines at the Binford Farmers Market. It runs every Saturday morning during July at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Free entertainment. Convenient parking. www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com.
6
• "Microbrewing", presentation by Roger Baylor. Regularly scheduled meeting of Irish Society of Kentuckiana. 7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Bank, 286 North Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY.
8
• Filipino Parol" (part of Journey Through Asia). 5 p.m. West Indianapolis Branch, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. "As part of a series that celebrates the diversity of Asian cultures, languages and people, children ages 8 and up and adults are invited as artists from the Indianapolis Art Center will lead them in creating small paper lanterns out of reed, watercolor prints and specialty paper. During the festival of lights in the Philippines, paper parol or star lanterns are hung throughout cities and villages."
9
• Indianapolis Early Music: Friday, 7:30 p.m. PIFFARO – North America’s premier Renaissance, Wind band! Their highly polished performances as the pied-pipers of Early Music, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band has delighted audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and South America. Please visit for web for tickets and additional information: www.emindy.org or 317 577-9731. Single Tickets: $22, Student Tickets: $12.
10
• Look for your favorite locally grown lamb, pork, chicken, beef, eggs, herbs and spices, fruits, and veggies for all cuisines at the Binford Farmers Market. It runs every Saturday morning during July at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Free entertainment. Convenient parking. www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com.
• Caribbean Heritage Picnic. A day of fun and games for all ages.Noon - 8 pm, Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd, Lawrence IN 46226 Cost: FREE The West Indian Association is hosting a family fun day in celebration of the rich cultural legacy, unity & diversity of the Caribbean. We hope that you will join us and bring your family and friends. There will be activities and games for all to enjoy as well as good musical vibes. We have several competitions scheduled, including cricket matches and a domino tournament. Bring your own food (outdoor grills are available at the park to cook your meats). Information wiai.news@gmail.com.
11
• Indianapolis Early Music: Sunday, 7:30 p.m. – EL MUNDO presents Zarzuela y mas!: an evening of Spanish Baroque Opera. This chamber music group specializes in music from Spain, Latin America and Italy. The zarzuela is a dramatic musical genre that is particular to Spanish culture. Please visit for web for tickets and additional information: www.emindy.org or 317 577-9731. Single Tickets: $22, Student Tickets: $12.
12
• Regularly scheduled meeting of Nationalities Council of Indiana. 7 p.m. Max Kade Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Marlon Alfonso, president. All are welcome to attend.
15
• Regularly scheduled luncheon meeting, Association of International Women.
• "Chinese Ceramics" (part of Journey Through Asia). 5 p.m. West Indianapolis branch, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. "As part of a series that celebrate the diversity of Asian cultures, languages and people, children ages 10 and up and adults are invited to view and create examples of Terracotta warriors and Chinese ceramic forms."
• Picnic. German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indianapolis (German-American) SaengerChor. Information, 317:637-CHOR.
15-25
• "Indianapolis International Film Festival". Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis.
16-17
• Oldenburg Freudenfest. German festival featuring German music, dancers, food, crafts, games, 10K hike, beer garden, old farm machinery and great family fun! Info: 812.934.3826.
16-18
• "15th Annual Middle Eastern Festival". $5. St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis. Information, 317:547-9356.
17
• Look for your favorite locally grown lamb, pork, chicken, beef, eggs, herbs and spices, fruits, and veggies for all cuisines at the Binford Farmers Market. It runs every Saturday morning during July at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Free entertainment. Convenient parking. www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com.
17-18
• White Buffalo Society's 12th Annual Powwow. Lion's Club Fairgrounds, Gaston, IN. Info: (765) 330-1139.
19
• "The Persian Gulf". 11 a.m. North United Methodist Church, 3808 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. "More here."
23
• Indianapolis Early Music: Friday, 7:30 p.m. – CANCONIER San Francisco’s improvisatory Medieval ensemble CANCONIER The Black Dragon: Music from the Time of Vlad Dracula, the infamous Vlad the Impaler, whose tyrannical rule of Wallachia (Southern Romania) shocked Europe. Please visit for web for tickets and additional information: www.emindy.org or 317 577-9731. Single Tickets: $22, Student Tickets: $12.
23-25
• (Eastern European) Pierogi Fest. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Along 119th Street, downtown Whiting.
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• Look for your favorite locally grown lamb, pork, chicken, beef, eggs, herbs and spices, fruits, and veggies for all cuisines at the Binford Farmers Market. It runs every Saturday morning during July at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Free entertainment. Convenient parking. www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com.
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• Indianapolis Early Music: Sunday, 7:30 p.m. ENSEMBLE CAPRICE – Matthias Maute is back with his brilliant ensemble from Montreal presenting “Vivaldi and the Baroque Gypsies, a musical encounter in Eastern Europe.” Please visit for web for tickets and additional information: www.emindy.org or 317 577-9731. Single Tickets: $22, Student Tickets: $12.
30-31
• Berne Swiss Days. Info: http://www.berneswissdays.com/.
31
• Look for your favorite locally grown lamb, pork, chicken, beef, eggs, herbs and spices, fruits, and veggies for all cuisines at the Binford Farmers Market. It runs every Saturday morning during July at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Free entertainment. Convenient parking. www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com.
August 2010
1-8
• "Travel the World: Oxford & Historic England Tour". Sponsored by World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana.
2-6
• Summer NCGLNAC Cultural Arts Classes: Women's Building, Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland, IN. Eleven hands-on, 2 ½-day classes planned for ages 12 and up, including primitive technology, sweet grass baskets, turkey feather dance fans, native plants, peyote beading, atlatl, fingerweaving, deer leg bags, black ash baskets, center seam moccasins and cedar flutes. Pre-registration by July 21. Class fee: $95 ($75 for NCGLNAC members). Info: Kay Neumayr at kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com or 765-426-3022.
• Summer NCGLNAC Children's Cultural Arts Classes. Women's Building, Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland, IN. Children ages 6 and up will learn different aspects of Great Lakes Native Americans with different subjects and teachers each day. Pre-registration by July 21. Class Fee of $15 includes lunch. Info: Kay Neumayr at kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com or 765-426-3022.
3
• "Irish Dog Breeds", presentation by Steve Croghan with Brendan and Bridgit, Irish wolfhounds. Regularly scheduled meeting of Irish Society of Kentuckiana. 7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Bank, 286 North Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY.
5
• "Migration: Myths and Realities", presentation by June Alexander and James Bergquist. 7 p.m. $15. Central Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. "Alexander and Bergquist, two authors and historians of immigration, will discuss the myths and realities of the migration progress and the immigrant experience. The moderator for the discussion will be John A. Herbst, president and CEO of the Indiana Historical Society."
5-8
• (German-style) Strassenfest. Jasper. Sponsored by Jasper Deutscher Verein. Information, Al Bennett, president.
6-22
• Indiana State Fair. Featured country: Japan. Co-sponsors include the Japan-America Society of Indiana and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
7
• Summerfest sponsored by Indianapolis Liederkranz. 5 p.m. $3. German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. "Jay Fox; German music with a variety of dances. A full German dinner menu is available."
7-8
• "Mayor's Latino Soccer Cup. Information, Lorena Wever, 317:327-2721.
9
• Regularly scheduled meeting of Nationalities Council of Indiana. 7 p.m. Max Kade Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Marlon Alfonso, president. All are welcome to attend.
11
• Regularly scheduled meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society. Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
11-14
• "Schweizer Fest". Tell City. "Annual celebration of the town's Swiss-German heritage."
13-15
• Germanfest in Vincennes at Highland Woods Park. Info 812-882-6543.
14
• "Third Annual International Parade". Sponsored by Lafayette Square Area Coalition
• "India Independence Day". Sponsored by India Association of Indianapolis.
• "Pie Auction". German-American Klub of Indianapolis, 8602 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the GAK Ladies Auxiliary.
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