Music and theater events part of 2019 Festival

The 2019 Spirit & Place Festival will celebrate, explore, challenge and reflect on the meaning behind revolution and evolution, creating the unique theme of R/Evolution on Nov. 1-10. Exploring the idea of change in the world, whether it’s sudden and abrupt, or gradual and unfolding, this year’s festival offers the public a chance to share in experiences that build community.

Now in its 24^th year, the Spirit & Place Festival continues to be Indianapolis’ largest collaborative festival that uses the arts, religion and humanities as tools for shaping individual and community life through 10 days of events designed with community partners, individuals and congregations.

There will be 32 unique events this year that will take place across Indianapolis and feature a variety of presenters, speakers and performers. This year’s festival includes many events centered around panel-style discussions over powerful topics. These discussions are intended to spark conversation and explore current and historical events that are relevant to citizens of Central Indiana.

Visit the website at www.spiritandplace.org for the full festival lineup, including these music and theater events below:

EVENT INFO:

 Saturday, November 2, 6—9 p.m.

 Songs of Revolution

Presented by All317HipHop, Indy Justice Choir, and The Church Within

The Church Within—1125 Spruce St.

Music and revolution have a long history together. Join us as we sing together to explore this history and examine how “songs of revolution” have changed over time. Featured artists and presenters include Indy Justice Choir, Gangsters, Edison School for the Arts, Douglas Peach, and Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters (via video).

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 Sunday, November 3, 1—4 p.m.

 Restorations & Requiems: Finding Strength through Music, Art & Faith
Presented by Central Christian Church and Allisonville Christian Church

Central Christian Church Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall—701 N. Delaware St.

Explore how art and music can help heal the soul through a performance of John Rutter’s Requiem, a visual art show, and a discussion panel. 

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 Sunday, November 3, 2 – 4 p.m.

 A Violist’s Trousseau

Presented by musician Colette Abel, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Butler University Jordan College of Arts, Encore Orchestral Strings, and Indianapolis Violin

Edison-Duckwall Recital Hall—4600 Sunset Blvd.

 In a program spanning the era of classical music from the baroque to the present, Colette Abel explores the evolution and revolution of the viola and viola d’amore through the music of Vivaldi, Schubert, Paganini, and Richard Auldon Clark.

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Tuesday, November 5, 6—8 p.m.

A Faith Leader & a Scientist Walk into a Bar: Using Improv to Talk about Science and Faith

Presented by IUPUI/IU School of Medicine Communicating Science Program; The daVinci Pursuit; Center for Interfaith Cooperation; March for Science Indiana; and IU Consortium for the Study of Religion, Ethics, and Society.

Books & Brews South Indy—3808 S. Shelby St.

Let’s talk science and religion over coffee or a beer! Using theatrical improvisation techniques, you’ll be given the chance to take on the persona of a scientist, faith leader, or “everyday person” and then practice empathy-rooted communication strategies.

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 Thursday, November 7, 6—8pm

 Cey More with Art: Art in Cultural R/Evolution

Presented by The Indianapolis Public Library and The Kheprw Institute’s art and cultural assembly, The Build

Central Library Auditorium—40 E. St. Clair St.

 Hear from hip-hop legend Cey Adams, creative director of Def Jam Recordings, and local artists on the revolutionary power of art. Music, art work, and other creative expressions will be showcased throughout the evening.

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 Sunday, November 10, 2—4 p.m.

The World We Live(d) In

Presented by JCC Indianapolis, Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council, Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana Writers Center, and Indianapolis Art Center

JCC Indianapolis—6701 Hoover Rd.

A juxtaposition of the social justice climate of yesterday and today interpreted through poetry and dance.

Music, theater events in the 2018 Festival

The 2018 Spirit & Place Festival will be held from Nov. 2-11. The festival this year will explore the theme of “intersections.” Intersecting lines can be found anywhere from the cross and cloverleaf, to crossroads and connections. They represent collective creativity and deeper understanding, as well as points of division or conflict.

There will be 32 unique events this year that will take place across 27 venues and feature a variety of presenters, speakers and performers. This year’s festival will feature several events with music or theater performances. Music and theater are forms of expression that can inspire conversation and create a community identity. Spirit & Place will host events with performance aspects from Nov. 4-11.

Visit the website at www.spiritandplace.org for the full festival lineup, including these music and theater events below:

EVENT INFO:

Sunday, November 4, 5—7 p.m.
Pain & Purpose: The Intersection of Parenting and Addiction
Presented by Fairbanks, Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, IU School of Health and Human Services and 24 Group
IUPUI Hine Hall Auditorium—875 W. North St.

Debuting in the Spirit & Place Festival, Pain & Purpose by Lauren Briggeman of Summit Performance Indianapolis explores the grief, heartache and pain of watching loved ones trapped in addiction. It also gives hope by revealing the joy, serenity and spiritual connections made in recovery. Audience Q&A to follow performance.
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Sunday, November 4, 4—5:30 p.m.
A Dance of Wisdom Tales and Tunes
Presented by Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Spiritual Center
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church—100 W. 86^th St.
Cost: $10

A blend of metaphors and “wisdom tales,” like the tale of Naked Truth and Parable, will be discussed while incorporating music. These tales will encourage attendees to reflect on their own personal histories and faith as a way to clarify their thoughts and beliefs.

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Monday, November 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Score Awakens
Presented by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indy Lightsaber Academy
Hilbert Circle Theatre—45 Monument Circle
Cost: $5 

The Score Awakens showcases the intersection between music and story by exploring the role John William’s score has in creating the iconic Star Wars universe. Indy Lightsaber Academy will demo how the music inspires epic battles, and everyone will get to learn some sci-fi swordplay.  

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Friday, November 9, 1—3 p.m.
Listening for How We Hear
Presented by Hear Me Project and Pin Bureau
Pin Bureau—Community Room—325 S. College Ave.

Music speaks to us all, but in different ways. We seem to just naturally know and accept this. How can we apply this attitude and skill when listening to each other? This event offers a brave space for civic dialogue through the power of asking questions. Participants will experience listening to the same piece of music together – it could be anything from Kendrick Lamar to Bach – and then ask each other how and why the music affected them.

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Sunday, November 11, 1—3 p.m.
Where Time Ends and Eternity Begins
Presented by Colette Abel, Butler University Jordan College of the Arts, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Meridian Music Company and Encore Orchestral Strings
Butler University—Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall—4600 Sunset Ave. 

The crowning piece of the program, Oliver Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, was written and premiered while Messiaen was imprisoned in a concentration camp, Stalag VIII, and was inspired by the Book of Revelations. Framing this composition are works by Heinrich Biber (Crucifixion Sonata), Cecil Burleigh (Ascension Sonata) and James MacMillan (Kiss on Wood), all treating the crucifixion theme.