• Oracles of Change: Interfaith Understanding through Art & Poetry

    Franklin College, Napolitan Student Center - Branigin Room 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, IN, United States
    Hybrid Event

    WATCH A RECORDING OF THE EVENT BY CLICKING HERE. Hear poems from Sikh and Muslim artists and reflect on how poetic imagery can be a meaningful tool in helping us make sense of societal change. In 2020, Franklin College hosted its first Interfaith Understanding through the Arts event during the Spirit & Place Festival. This […]

    Free
  • Nourishing Words: Feeding the Whole with Poetry and Prose

    The Church Within 1125 Spruce St., Indianapolis, IN

    ASL Upon Request. Experience the poetry and prose of New York Times bestselling author Cole Arthur Riley alongside young, local BIPOC poets and storytellers as they not only consider but deliver the nourishing power of words. Featuring bestselling author of This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us, Cole Arthur Riley, and […]

    Free
  • Nourishing Democracy: Healthy IPS School Board Elections

    MLK Community Center 40 W. 40th St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Constitutional republics must be nourished to stay viable. As school board elections offer a microcosm of democracy, what does IPS board history teach us about the democratic process and what citizens can do to nurture their own sense of civic empowerment? Once regulated to the May Primary, Indianapolis school board elections are now large and […]

    Free
  • A Sense Sublime: Poems & Prose of Nature and Spirituality

    Lacy Arts Building 848 Logan St., Noblesville, IN, 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 […]

    Free
  • Fear, Mercy, and the Nature of Us

    1000 Words Gallery 3328 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, United States

    Limited capacity. Registration encouraged. Inspired by the poems Allowables by Nikki Giovanni and Mercy by Rudy Francisco this event explores the roots of our fears and the quiet, transformative power of mercy. Facilitated by Deborah Asante, participants will engage in guided writing, creative reflection, and optional group sharing in a safe and supportive environment. Through […]

    Free