While the act of gratitude is universal, its expression is based on cultural norms. Our event invites you to learn about and explore how different cultures express gratitude through interactive vignettes and meaningful conversation. “Gratitude” seems simple enough, but when you layer in different cultural interpretations, it becomes far more nuanced than one might expect. […]
On the road away from rather than toward anything, Robin finds refuge in the home of Carrie, an iconoclast with an open heart and an open door, who provides a place—without judgment—for human strays. An audience-inclusive discussion about unspoken gratitude will follow the performance. Intimately staged for a limited number of audience members at each […]
ASL provided by students in IUI’s Program in American Sign Language (ASL) and English Interpreting By all accounts, Dr. Alex Kor’s life has been a miracle. The son of two Holocaust survivors, including the Mengel twin Eva Kor, Alex will discuss his book A Blessing, Not a Burden. Co-author Graham Honaker and Troy Fears of […]
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) musicians Alfred and Colette Abel will be joined by their children Benjamin and Clara for an afternoon of masterworks expressing gratitude through music. Join us in giving thanks for this sacred space, transcendent music, and life’s gifts. Heiliger Dankgesang: Notes of Thanks is an exploration of gratitude through music by the Abel […]
Step away from fuzzy brains and knotted shoulders and join us to experience an afternoon of centering a sense of gratitude and calm. Engage all your senses and look inward to look outward. Come-and-go style event! Guests will be welcomed into a largely silent space – at least very quiet! They will be greeted, offered […]
Enjoy a screening of “The Secret Art of Human Flight” – a film offering both an absurd and poignant reflection on mourning – and then unpack the ways grief and gratitude co-mingle in a community conversation facilitated by Indianapolis Queer Grief Community. All are welcome! In “The Secret Art of Human Flight” (a 2023 Heartland […]
Sharing one’s legacy is one of the biggest forms of gratitude we can display. Explore this act by voicing your appreciation for a loved one, adding to the gratitude garden, or experiencing “Unveiling a Forgotten Legacy” an homage to the Black communities that brought Indiana Avenue to life. The foundation of this event is the […]
It’s Election Day. So, let’s sing! Let’s take a break from the news, cultivate community, and unite your voice in song to foster a sense of gratitude for – and belonging with – one another. Order some snacks and a drink – it’s a pub, yes, you may order a beer! – and then be […]
Meet the artists and enjoy a fiber art exhibit by INfiber inspired by reflections on gratitude from the staff and clients of Sheltering Wings. Be inspired to manifest more gratitude in your life. Come-and-go style gathering. INfiber, a fiber arts group with a long history in the Spirit & Place Festival, knew they wanted to […]
ASL Interpreted Create a thank-you card with the assistance of the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center team. We’ll explore how our design choices echo the reflections we undergo in determining how best to express gratitude toward one another. Open to all ages! Concrete—and fun — steps we can take to express appreciation can be difficult. […]
Featuring a DIY tea-bar, a sound bath meditation, and curated testimonies from local voices, this event centers on the importance of practicing gratitude and love towards ourselves and the collective. Whether you are new to the practice of gratitude or looking to deepen your understanding, our Gratitude Tea offers a welcoming space for personal growth […]
ASL provided by students in IUI’s Program in American Sign Language (ASL) and English Interpreting Much is at stake in whether we go through our days feeling resentful or with a sense of gratitude. Fortunately, the “world’s greatest novel” offers deep insights into these matters, deepening our understanding of the many blessings of gratitude and […]
