Spirit & Place, IU Indianapolis

A Sense Sublime: Poems & Prose of Nature and Spirituality
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lacy Arts Building, 848 Logan St., Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
VENUE CHANGE:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the venue for this event has been moved to PRESERVATION HALL which is 5 blocks east of the Lacy Arts Building at 1274 Logan St. (Noblesville)
The photo exhibit complementing this event runs from Nov. 1 – 30.
Surrounded by nature art and photography, listen to dramatic readings from the English Romantics and the American Transcendentalists to Aldo Leopold and Gene Stratton-Porter. Explore with others through small group conversations what these poets and writers have to say about the wonder of nature and connection to the Infinite.
Questions? Contact 317-637-6163 or glory@indy.net.
Event Organizers: A partnership between Glory-June Greiff and Lacy Arts Building.
Registration: Click here to register.

A Walk in the Park: Fiber Arts Exhibition
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Eagle Creek Earth Discovery Center, 5901 Delong Rd., Indianapolis, IN, 46254, United States
Free with admission into the park, $6
Exhibit Run: Nov. 8 – 30 | Closed Mon. Tues. – Sat., 10AM – 5PM. Sun., 1 – 5PM
Enjoy a nature inspired fiber art exhibit by INfiber members at Eagle Creek Park and on November 9 interact with the artists to learn what this year’s NATURE theme means to them.
INfiber is a regional collective of Central Indiana artists who work with cloth and fiber as their medium. The group meets regularly to share, exhibit, and inspire one another, and their works have been featured in galleries and museums across Indiana.
Questions? Contact 317-327-7148 or Dawn.VanDeman@indy.gov.
Event Organizers: A partnership between INFiber, Eagle Creek Earth Discovery Center, and Eagle Creek Park Foundation.
Registration: Click here to register.

Sunset in the Woods by Leigh Layton

Indiana's Wetland Wonders: Connecting Communities & Nature
2025-11-11 15:00 - 18:30 | Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis, 46222, United States
Wetland Tour & Presentation — Choose one or both!
Registration strongly encouraged.
Discover how wetlands sustain communities by cleaning water, protecting them from floods, sheltering rare species, and more. Through an (optional) wetland tour, breathtaking photo exhibit, and three community-expert presentations, learn about ongoing wetland conservation efforts.
Indiana’s Wetland Wonders shines a spotlight on the hidden beauty and essential role of wetlands in our state. Discover how wetlands sustain biodiversity, protect water quality, and nurture both human and natural communities. This event invites you to see wetlands not just as landscapes, but as vital ecosystems worth cherishing and protecting.
Questions? Contact 219-310-9390 or miturbide@hecweb.org.
Event Organizers; A partnership between Hoosier Environmental Council, Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, and Wetlands not Warehouses of Franklin Township. 219-310-9390 or miturbide@hecweb.org.
Event Details:
Arrival & Parking for the Optional EcoLab Tour
The optional guided walking tour of Marian University’s full-scale restored wetland begins at 3 PM, rain or shine. Be sure to wear warm clothing and shoes that can get wet, as it may be snowy or muddy. For those with limited mobility, please note that this tour will have dirt trails with a wide clearance. We recommend parking at location 19 in the part of the lot closest to Cold Spring Road, where your tour guide will be waiting. Please see the map for more detail.
Arrival & Parking for the Panel Discussion and Photos
The panel discussion and photo exhibition begins at 4 PM at the Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University — Building #21 on the map.
Registration: Click here to register.

Inner and Outer Space: Celestial Visions and Vibrations - 3 performance times!
2025-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 | The Indianapolis Propylaeum – Carriage House, 1410 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 46202, United States
Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions!
Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged.
Enter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative journey through silence, vibration, and awe.
An intentionally contemplative event, Inner & Outer Space has been designed to limit distractions. Attendees should observe total silence as they expand beyond the earthly experience into the universe itself.
Questions? Contact 317-274-2462 or HariDattiKaur@gmail.com.
Event Organizers: A partnership between Diane Hancock Gong Meditations, Esther Hale Art, Randy Schwartz, and The Indianapolis Propylaeum.
Registration: Click here to register.
Event Details:
Tuesday, Nov. 11 — 5:30, 7:00, & 8:30PM
Wednesday, Nov. 12 — 3:30 (daylight show), 6:30, & 8PM
Inner & Outer Space is a timed experience offered 3 times daily, with an early show on Wednesday. Walk-ins may be accommodated as space and timing allows. Advance registration is strongly encouraged to ensure the best possible experience as space is limited.
Arrival Window: Please arrive no later than 10 minutes past your registered start time. Early arrivals may wait in an anteroom where they can interact with the artist.
Silent Reflection: Upon entering the gallery/performance space, feel free to wander among the artwork or choose a seat to quietly reflect and take in the recorded cosmic soundscape. Chairs will be provided. No yoga mats, please. Silence cell phones to preserve the contemplative atmosphere.
Live Performance: The gong and theremin experience begins promptly at 15 minutes past the hour. No late entry will be permitted once the performance begins.
Post-Performance: Guests are welcome to remain in the space for an additional 10–15 minutes of silent reflection after the performance concludes.
The event creators would like to thank The Indianapolis Propylaeum, Heartland Mindfulness Collective, Indy Dream Events, and CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health for their support.

Inner and Outer Space: Celestial Visions and Vibrations - 3 performance times!
2025-11-12 15:30 - 20:00 | The Indianapolis Propylaeum – Carriage House, 1410 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 46202, United States
Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions!
Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged.
Enter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative journey through silence, vibration, and awe.
An intentionally contemplative event, Inner & Outer Space has been designed to limit distractions. Attendees should observe total silence as they expand beyond earthly experience into the universe itself.
Questions? Contact 317-274-2462 or HariDattiKaur@gmail.com.
Event Organizers: A partnership between Diane Hancock Gong Meditations, Esther Hale Art, Randy Schwartz, and The Indianapolis Propylaeum.
Registration: Click here to register.
Event Details:
Tuesday, Nov. 11 — 5:30, 7:00, & 8:30PM
Wednesday, Nov. 12 — 3:30 (daylight show), 6:30, & 8PM
Inner & Outer Space is a timed experience offered 3 times daily, with an early show on Wednesday. Walk-ins may be accommodated as space and timing allows. Advance registration is strongly encouraged to ensure the best possible experience as space is limited.
Arrival Window: Please arrive no later than 10 minutes past your registered start time. Early arrivals may wait in an anteroom where they can interact with the artist.
Silent Reflection: Upon entering the gallery/performance space, feel free to wander among the artwork or choose a seat to quietly reflect and take in the recorded cosmic soundscape. Chairs will be provided. No yoga mats, please. Silence cell phones to preserve the contemplative atmosphere.
Live Performance: The gong and theremin experience begins promptly at 15 minutes past the hour. No late entry will be permitted once the performance begins.
Post-Performance: Guests are welcome to remain in the space for an additional 10–15 minutes of silent reflection after the performance concludes.
The event creators would like to thank The Indianapolis Propylaeum, Heartland Mindfulness Collective, Indy Dream Events, and CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health for their support.
