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SUMMARY:Spirit & Place Festival Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Nourish your sense of community by joining Spirit & Place as it kicks off the 28th annual Spirit & Place Festival with the tantalizing flavors of an opening night reception\, engaging exhibits\, and family-friendly activities. Walk-in guests welcome! \nSmell and sample delicious cuisine from area restaurants while viewing community-curated exhibits celebrating the myriad of cultures who call the west side of Indianapolis home. You can also learn how food and faith intersect through a poster exhibit commissioned by Spirit & Place and participate in creative\, hands-on family-friendly activities. \nRegistration will open in September and is requested by Nov. 2\, but walk-ins are welcome. Questions? Contact us at 317-274-2462 or festival@iupui.edu.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/spirit-place-festival-opening-night/
LOCATION:Global Village Welcome Center\, 4233 Lafayette Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231104T103000
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SUMMARY:Buzz & Flutter: Cultivating\, Creating\, & Caring for our Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpretation Onsite. \nMake art while also learning from community gardeners\, beekeepers\, and even chefs on how we can all work to sustain and nourish our pollinator friends – bees and butterflies! \nArt-making activities\, learning opportunities\, honey-tasting\, and exhibits will be featured at this dynamic all-ages\, family-friendly event featuring: \n\nAn exhibition featuring images based on gardening\, bees\, and butterflies created by local artists including Ivy Tech Community College art students\nArt-making activities\nInfo tables on beekeeping and hive management\nHoney tasting!\nHoney-themed recipe station hosted by Chef Thom England/Ivy Tech Culinary Program\nLessons on how to prep seeds to “winter over”\nAnd more!\n\nCan’t make it to the event? Check out an online edition of the art exhibit here: (LINK FORTHCOMING) \nQuestions? Contact (317) 916-7832 or srobertson99@ivytech.edu \nEvent Partners: Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana including the Culinary\, Early Childhood Education\, English\, Fine Arts and Hospitality programs and Garfield Park Arts Center. \nEvent Registration: Registration is appreciated by November 3\, but walk-ins are welcome! (Registration link forthcoming.) \n \nEastern Black Swallowtail Courtesy of Renee Rule
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/buzz-flutter-cultivating-creating-caring-for-our-pollinators/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Arts Center – Main Gallery\, 2432 Conservatory Dr.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive
GEO:39.7326789;-86.1465921
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241102T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
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SUMMARY:Growing Gratitude: Celebrate\, Connect\, and Care for Creation
DESCRIPTION:ASL & Spanish Language Interpreted.\nASL assistance provided by IUI’s Program in American Sign Language (ASL) and English Interpreting\n \nJoin in a joyful celebration to show our deep appreciation and connection with each other and Mother Earth. Listen and share stories and songs. Dance\, breathe\, move\, create\, and even cook in an expression of gratitude for the earth\, skies\, seas\, and all living creatures. \nChildren\, teens\, and their families will enjoy a story with IndyPL library staff and also have an opportunity for creative expression and acts of service or advocacy with our event partners. Activities might include listening to and/or participating in songs\, dance\, artwork\, planting seeds or harvesting from the gardens outside of the church. Attendees might make a refrigerator sign or discover cooking ideas to help prevent food waste. Families might even make treats for animals\, engage in yoga\, make a craft out of recyclable materials\, write a thank you letter to the earth or an advocacy letter to an elected official. \nQuestions?: Contact 317-709-5857 or pastorsarah.friedensucc@outlook.com. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Friedens United Church of Christ with Conscious Caring Community and Metamorphosis Friends\, Perry Meridian Middle School Choir\, Persimmon Herb School\, Earth Charter Indiana\, West Perry Library\, Audubon Society\, Community Food Box Project\, Leo’s Plants and Love\, and Soul Food Project’s Youth Grow Indy Team. \nRegistration: Walk-in guests are welcome\, but registration is appreciated at https://forms.gle/TcXEy2QkPDjivzJq6. \nGrowing Gratitude
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/growing-gratitude-celebrate-connect-and-care-for-creation/
LOCATION:Friedens United Church of Christ\, 8300 S. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, 46217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive
GEO:39.6448857;-86.1601519
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241102T110000
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SUMMARY:Adventures in Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Discovering new ways to express “thanks” can be an exciting adventure! This self-directed open-house event for all ages invites us to experience gratitude for small things and the big things using our bodies\, minds\, voices\, and spirits. \nThis event recognizes gratitude is not just something we feel\, but something we do—and it is something that multiplies when we share it with others. Join us and expand your toolbox for “doing” gratitude! \nUpon arrival guests will receive a map containing descriptions of the event spaces open for exploration. Singing\, moving\, writing\, visual art\, and meditation—explore it all for as long (or little) as you wish! Each person or family group is invited to choose what calls to them. For example\, creating gratitude-focused lyrics for simple call and response songs\, writing or drawing a thank-you note\, expressing thanks in movement\, or sitting in peaceful quiet. \nQuestions?: Contact 317-682-4946 or info@indianapoliswomenschorus.org. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Indianapolis Women’s Chorus\, Irvington Arts Collective\, and Irvington Presbyterian Church. \nRegistration: Walk-in guests are welcome\, but registration greatly appreciated. Use the blue button below to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/adventures-in-gratitude/
LOCATION:Irvington Presbyterian Church\, 55 Johnson Ave.\, Indianapolis\, 46219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive
GEO:39.7692483;-86.071797
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T171126Z
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SUMMARY:Ordinary Joy
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities allowing participants to reflect on and explore the joy that can be found in ordinary routines of daily life. \nDuring this come-and-go style/self-directed gathering\, families will be engaged with activities ranging from printmaking to collaging\, visual poetry\, and more! In addition to hands-on art activities\, assorted stations exploring “ordinary joys” such as gardening and auto maintenance will be available. \nQuestions?: Contact 317-916-7853 or bpike4@ivytech.edu. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana\, Teachers’ Treasures\, and Indy Parks and Recreation. \nRegistration: Registration is encouraged\, but walk-in guests are welcome. Use the blue button below to register. \n \n 
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/ordinary-joy/
LOCATION:Ivy Tech Community College – Lawrence Fairbanks Campus\, 9301 E. 59th St.\, Indianapolis\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive
GEO:39.8618962;-86.0051117
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T100000
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SUMMARY:Walks & Arts
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a guided and reflective walk through scenic Eagle Creek Park followed by creative opportunities to honor and express gratitude including a sound bath\, visual art\, poetry\, and movement. \nUpon arrival participants will be led on a gratitude walk through scenic Eagle Creek Park. (Gratitude walks will depart at multiple times during the event’s 3-hour window.) Afterwards\, attendees will be invited to express their gratitude with a range of options including writing stations\, dance and movement instruction\, sound/listening areas\, and visual arts. A joyous but reflective event\, we recognize some participants may find themselves grateful for the memories of a passed loved one. There will also be a listening circle for anyone dealing with grief. Truly\, all are welcome! \nParticipate in a guided and reflective walk through scenic Eagle Creek Park followed by the below creative programs: \n\n“Moving Through Gratitude” sponsored by ARThentic Arts featuring TaKisha Jones of MpoweredtobE\nSound bath & light yoga with The Yoga Lady\nA poetry experience led by Brickstreet Poetry\nVisual art with ceramics with Sarah Zuniga\, the outreach director of Allisonville Christian Church\n\nQuestions?: Contact 317-327-7144 or ajackson@peacelearningcenter.org. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Peace Learning Center\, Brick Street Poetry\, Allisonville Christian Church\, Brooke’s Place\, The Yoga Lady\, and ARThentic Arts. \nRegistration: Registration required to receive a complimentary pass into Eagle Creek Park. Use the blue button below to register. \n \n 
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/walks-arts/
LOCATION:Peace Learning Center at Eagle Creek Park\, 6040 DeLong Rd.\, Indianapolis\, 46254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,Outdoor
GEO:39.8619197;-86.2997174
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
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SUMMARY:The Nature of Us: Weaving Ourselves into the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpreted \nExplore your place in and as part of nature through hands-on activities and thoughtful inquiry. Create your own art and contribute to a collaborative weaving project\, both utilizing natural materials. Engage with neighbors in prompted conversations that invite curiosity\, reflection\, and remembering your place in the natural world. \nStep into nature and explore your place within it through hands-on creativity and guided inquiry. At this interactive experience\, participants will rotate through stations to engage in thinking routines that spark reflection\, collaborate on a community weaving project using natural materials\, and create take-home art inspired by the surrounding landscape. Through conversation\, observation\, and artistic expression\, guests of all ages will deepen their curiosity\, connect with the natural world\, and consider how their presence shapes and is shaped by it. \nQuestions? Contact 463-241-6090 or darren@beechgrovewellness.com. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Beech Grove Wellness\, Beech Grove Parks Foundation\, Hornet Park Community Center\, and local artist and gardener Lorie Ann Dillbeck-Bagby. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/the-nature-of-us-weaving-ourselves-into-the-natural-world/
LOCATION:Hornet Park\, 5245 Hornet Ave.\, Beech Grove\, 46107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,Outdoor
GEO:39.7098677;-86.079212
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
CREATED:20250826T223458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T161602Z
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SUMMARY:The Greencastle Urban Fossil Tour: Discover Ancient Life Around You!
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Walks: Nov. 7 – 16\nGuided Walks & Activities: Saturday\, Nov. 8 & 15 \nDownload a self-guided map and daily schedules by clicking here!  \nJoin an all-ages community-wide fossil adventure blending science\, nature\, and art! Explore Greencastle’s buildings and the DePauw Nature Park on your own with a custom map or participate in a guided tour. Visit Fern Cliff’s vivid green sandstone\, make fossil prints and poems\, hear from experts\, and trade your Paleo Art for a fossil cookie. \nThe Greencastle Urban Fossil Tour was designed with flexibility in mind! \n\nSelf-Guided Walks: Pick up a walking tour “fossil map” of downtown Greencastle and the DePauw Nature Park at the Putnam County Museum (1105 N. Jackson St.) or the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau (aka\, “Welcome Center\,” 12 W. Washington St.). Hours vary but are open most weekdays until 3PM. After touring the area—and noting what you saw—return to the Welcome Center to collect your fossil-shaped cookie!\n\n\nSaturday Sessions & Guided Walks: On Saturdays\, guests and their families can attend interactive presentations at the Putnam County Museum with paleo-artist Janet Panoch (11/8) and geologist Tim Cope (11/15). Activities include fossil rubbings\, art displays\, short poetry exercises\, and optional guided fossil walks in the DePauw Nature Park (1400 W. CR 125 S.). Saturday sessions are from 1 – 4PM. There is a more detailed agenda posted on the registration page.\n\nSpecial Instructions: Please verify hours for the DePauw Nature Park\, Putnam County Museum\, and Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau before picking up a self-guided walking tour map.\nMost areas on the tour are ADA compliant. \nQuestions? Contact 317-748-8462 or jpanoch@iu.edu. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between paleo-artist Janet Panoch\, Putnam County Museum\, DePauw University\, DePauw Geosciences Club\, and The Doc’s Inn. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/the-greencastle-urban-fossil-tour-discover-ancient-life-around-you/
LOCATION:Putnam County Museum\, 1105 Jackson St.\, Greencastle\, 46135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,Lecture,On-the-Go,Outdoor
GEO:39.6328721;-86.8695089
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
CREATED:20250827T185028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T152840Z
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SUMMARY:Little Seeds: Interfaith Understanding Through the Art of Children’s Literature
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpretation provided by IU Indianapolis’s American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program students \nExplore nature\, spirit\, and storytelling at this joyful family-friendly event! Enjoy hands-on activities\, kid-friendly snacks\, story time with special readers\, and a keynote by author Kaitlin Curtice. Designed for families and grownups who still cherish a good picture book. \nExplore spirituality and nature through the art of storytelling! Participants will engage with interactive stations hosted by community partners\, enjoy story time with special readers\, and hear a short keynote from author and storyteller Kaitlin Curtice. Activities include contributing to a collective story\, creating artwork\, and reflecting on favorite books\, all designed to spark curiosity\, imagination\, and connection across generations. The event concludes with a book signing\, ensuring a shared experience for both children and adults. \nAbout Kaitlin Curtice: Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author\, poet-storyteller\, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation\, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity and how that shifts throughout our lives. Her children’s books include Spring’s Miracles\, Summer’s Magic\, and Winter’s Gifts. \nQuestions? Contact 317-738-8054 or bschmidt@franklincollege.edu. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Franklin College\, Johnson County Public Library\, and Imagination Library of Johnson County. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/little-seeds-interfaith-understanding-through-the-art-of-childrens-literature/
LOCATION:Franklin College Student Center\, 101 Branigan Blvd.\, Franklin\, 46131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,Professional Storytelling
GEO:39.5137102;-86.0761261
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
CREATED:20250828T192920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T132400Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Land: A Day of Connection
DESCRIPTION:Park admission free with registration. Some experiences are timed — registration is encouraged. \nConnect with nature through guided hikes\, historical building tours\, crafts\, sound baths\, nature journaling\, and artistic performances. This family-friendly event offers flexible\, hands-on experiences that deepen your relationship with the land and community. \nSpend a full day immersed in nature at Peace Learning Center and Eagle Creek Park\, exploring the connections between people and the land. Guided hikes\, plant and wildlife identification\, nature journaling\, and hands-on art projects invite participants to engage creatively and mindfully with the outdoors. The day includes performances celebrating cultural heritage\, an outdoor sound bath\, and reflections from Native American perspectives that honor and give thanks for the land. Families and individuals of all ages are welcome to participate at their own pace\, keeping in mind some experiences – like the guided walks – are timed. Details on how to make the most of your visit will be included in the confirmation materials you’ll be emailed upon registration. \nQuestions? Contact 317-327-7144 or ajackson@peacelearningcenter.org. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Peace Learning Center\, Sacred Path Coaching\, The Yoga Lady\, Arthentic Arts\, and James Todd. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/voices-of-the-land-a-day-of-connection/
LOCATION:Peace Learning Center at Eagle Creek Park\, 6040 DeLong Rd.\, Indianapolis\, 46254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,Outdoor
GEO:39.8619197;-86.2997174
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
CREATED:20250826T223659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T161427Z
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SUMMARY:The Greencastle Urban Fossil Tour: Discover Ancient Life Around You!
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Walks: Nov. 7 – 16\nGuided Walks & Activities: Saturday\, Nov. 8 & 15 \nDownload a self-guided tour map and daily schedule by clicking here! \nJoin an all-ages community-wide fossil adventure blending science\, nature\, and art! Explore Greencastle’s buildings and the DePauw Nature Park on your own with a custom map or participate in a guided tour. Visit Fern Cliff’s vivid green sandstone\, make fossil prints and poems\, hear from experts\, and trade your Paleo Art for a fossil cookie. \nThe Greencastle Urban Fossil Tour was designed with flexibility in mind! \n\nSelf-Guided Walks: Pick up a walking tour “fossil map” of downtown Greencastle and the DePauw Nature Park at the Putnam County Museum (1105 N. Jackson St.) or the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau (aka\, “Welcome Center\,” 12 W. Washington St.). Hours vary but are open most weekdays until 3PM. After touring the area—and noting what you saw—return to the Welcome Center to collect your fossil-shaped cookie!\n\n\nSaturday Sessions & Guided Walks: On Saturdays\, guests and their families can attend interactive presentations at the Putnam County Museum with paleo-artist Janet Panoch (11/8) and geologist Tim Cope (11/15). Activities include fossil rubbings\, art displays\, short poetry exercises\, and optional guided fossil walks in the DePauw Nature Park (1400 W. CR 125 S.). Saturday sessions are from 1 – 4PM with the guided walk beginning at TBA times.\n\nSpecial Instructions: Please verify hours for the DePauw Nature Park\, Putnam County Museum\, and Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau before picking up a self-guided walking tour map.\nMost areas on the tour are ADA compliant. \nQuestions? Contact 317-748-8462 or jpanoch@iu.edu. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between paleo-artist Janet Panoch\, Putnam County Museum\, DePauw University\, DePauw Geosciences Club\, and The Doc’s Inn. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/the-greencastle-urban-fossil-tour-discover-ancient-life-around-you-2/
LOCATION:Putnam County Museum\, 1105 Jackson St.\, Greencastle\, 46135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,On-the-Go,Outdoor
GEO:39.6328721;-86.8695089
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
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SUMMARY:A Nature Walk Down a Peace Path
DESCRIPTION:ADDRESS CORECTION:\nThe festival event guide lists an incorrect address. Shalom Mennonite Church is at 6100 E. 32nd St. \n\nExperience the healing nature of the woods through a guided walk and hands-on crafts followed by an evening of poetry\, stories\, and songs around a campfire. All are welcome to experience nature as a place of peace\, connection\, and renewal at this come-and-go style event. \nStep into the woods for an afternoon of discovery\, creativity\, and community connection. Guided nature walks along a groomed woodland trail will introduce guests to native trees and plants with moments to pause and consider quotes from poems and scripture. Families are especially welcome—children can join in hands-on craft projects and plant seeds in take-home containers to watch them grow long after the event. As the day winds down\, everyone is invited to gather around a campfire for poetry\, storytelling\, and song—an experience that blends art\, reflection\, faith\, and the healing power of nature. \nQuestions? Contact 317-549-0577 or office@shalommennonite.com. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Shalom Mennonite Church; Arlington Woods Neighborhood Association; Audubon Gardens Neighborhood Association\, Inc.; and Indianapolis Public Library – E. 38th St. Branch. \nEvent Details:\n3 – 5PM – Enjoy the trail and other activities\n5 – 6PM – Storytime and campfire programming begins\nRain or shine! Dress appropriately\, wear walking shoes – the trail is flat wood chipped and about 500ft long – and bring a lawn chair for the campfire! \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/a-nature-walk-down-a-peace-path/
LOCATION:Shalom Mennonite Church\, 6100 E. 32nd. St.\, Indianapolis\, 46226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,On-the-Go,Outdoor
GEO:39.8128351;-86.0630497
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104926
CREATED:20250828T195837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T135955Z
UID:10001639-1763310600-1763317800@spiritandplace.org
SUMMARY:Connected by NATURE - Spirit & Place Festival 30th Anniversary Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the closing of the 30th annual Spirit & Place Festival with an evening of connection\, creativity\, and community. \nEnjoy a live spoken word invocation by Manón Voice\, music by Premium Blend\, delicious local food\, and hands-on activities inspired by this year’s festival events. Reflect on the NATURE theme through art\, music\, and shared experiences that nourish both spirit and community. Light snacks included\, while supplies last! \nWalk-ins welcome\, but registration is encouraged. \nQuestions? Contact 317-274-2462 or festival@iu.edu. \nRegistration: Click here to register. \n  \nManon Voice & Premium Blend
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/connected-by-nature-spirit-place-festival-30th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:The Amp at 16 Tech\, 1220 Waterway Blvd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Singing,Family-Friendly,festival,Interactive,Music,Performance,Spoken Word
GEO:39.7849106;-86.1843391
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