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Eighty-seven concerts, plays, exhibits, dialogues and other events will take place during the ninth annual Spirit and Place Festival in Indianapolis Nov. 5-21.
The Polis Center, an affiliate of the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, coordinates the Spirit & Place Civic Festival on behalf of 125 community partner organizations, including the city’s universities and colleges, museums, congregations, arts and civic organizations.
“Many festivals bring talent to the community; Spirit and Place draws expertise and creativity from this community,” said Judi Ryan, festival manager. “The theme, ‘Building and Belonging,’ drives this year’s programming and has resonance with many citizens. Every event incorporates the theme, from a local culture, an original art or drama, a religion or a justice perspective. Audiences will be challenged by ideas and actively participate in the community-building process.”
One of the most anticipated elements of the festival is the opening “Public Conversation,” which this year will feature Andre Dubus III, author of House of Sand and Fog, an Oprah Book Club selection; education reformer and psychologist Howard Gardner; and biblical scholar Renita Weems. IU Distinguished Professor of English Scott Sanders will serve as moderator at the 4:30 p.m. event Sunday, Nov. 7, at Clowes Memorial Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Free tickets are available at the Clowes box office.
Other events include an appearance by dancer Ben Vereen, who will talk about his transformation after a near-fatal automobile accident. “Slow food” is on the menu, as well as an old-fashioned potluck and a Punjabi and Tibetan cultural fest.
A complete listing of opportunities are available at the Web site below or by calling the Polis Center at 317-274-2455.
http://www.spiritandplace.org
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