"Spanish Wine Chat". 6 p.m. $30. The Villa, 1456 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis. Information and reservations, 317:916-8500. "Enjoy the flavors of Spain with tapas and wine."
21
"Latin Celebration!" 6-8 p.m. Canal Plaza, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis. "Orquesta Bravo! with John Alvarado on guitar, and a Flamenco dancer."
21-24
"Swiss Wine Festival". Vevay. Information, website, 800:435-5688. "From area wines, twirling batons to culinary delights sizzling on grills, the Swiss Wine Festival each year celebrates, as well as salutes, the cultural heritage of Switzerland County, Indiana. Now in its 36th year, the four-day event, held on Vevay's riverfront, uniquely blends tradition and fun."
22
"Sholay" (film; in Hindi). 6 p.m. (doors open); film begins at dusk. $8. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. "Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy. In this Bollywood classic, two wayward but brave guys are hired by a retired police officer to capture a bandit."
28
"A Taste of the (Cajun) Bayou: peformance by the Dixie Power Trio". 6-8 p.m. Canal Plaza, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:232-1882.
29 August-1 September
"Little Italy Festival". Clinton. Information, website, 765:832-7254. " The festival offers many opportunities to experience the Italian culture with many varieties of Italian food, Bocce, grape stomping, a unique wine garden, five different museums, a train depot, coal depot, Italian market, wine museum and an Italian house of the early 20th century."
29, 30, 31 and 5, 6 September
"Oktoberfest". Sponsored by German-American Klub of Indianapolis. Agriculture/Horticulture Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1201 East 38th Street, Indianapolis.
31
"Indy Slovenefest". 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $5. Slovenian National Home Picnic Grounds, West 10th Street and Yates Lane, Avon. Information, Rich Radez, 317:502-5838. "Slovene food, games & music."
September 2008
29 August-1 September
"Little Italy Festival". Clinton. Information, website, 765:832-7254. " The festival offers many opportunities to experience the Italian culture with many varieties of Italian food, Bocce, grape stomping, a unique wine garden, five different museums, a train depot, coal depot, Italian market, wine museum and an Italian house of the early 20th century."
2
"Study Abroad Fair". Campus Center, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information, email, or call 317:274-2081.
"The Dinner Game" (film; France. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "Pierre and friends enjoy hosting dinner parties and seeing who can bring the most idiotic guest. Tables turn when Pierre is trapped for a weekend in his apartment with his latest 'idiot', Francois. 1998: 81 minutes. Director: Francis Vener."
3
"Study Abroad Fair". 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Purdue Memorial Mall (rain or shine), Purdue University, West Lafayette. "Speak to representatives of exchange universities and program agencies, who will be there to provide information about their programs. A tentative list includes people from CIEE, DIS, IES, FU-BEST, officers from several Australian universities as well as Purdue faculty leaders of departmental programs."
"World War II Experiences: Stories from Nazi Germany". Noon. Free. Cole Porter Room, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis. "Storyteller Josefa Crowe, author of Growing Up Under the Swastika, will share her memories."
4
"Golpe de Estadio/Time Out" (film; in Spanish; part of Cine Latino). 6:30 p.m. $5. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Co-sponsored by Sociedad Amigos de Colombia. "Colombia, 1999; 120 minutes; directed by Sergio Cabrera. In this satirical comedy, the game of soccer becomes a metaphor for the nation's social problems."
5-6
"Oktoberfest". Sponsored by German-American Klub of Indianapolis. Agriculture/Horticulture Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1201 East 38th Street, Indianapolis.
First session, "Functional French". 6:30-8:30 p.m. $169. Eight Mondays through 3 November (no class 29 September). Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Information and registration, Continuing Education, Indiana University-Purdue Unviersity in Indianapolis. Instructor: Dr. Larbi Oukada.
10
"Cologne in Indianapolis," guided tour of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church by Prof. James Divita. 7:30 p.m. Southeast corner of Vermont and New Jersey streets, Indianapolis. Regularly-scheduled meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society. Information, Jim Gould, 317:655-2755 x149.
11
"Eu Tu Eles/Me You Them" (film; in Portuguese; part of Cine Latino). 6:30 p.m. $5. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Co-sponsored by Association of International Women. "Brazil; 2000; 104 minutes; directed by Andrucha Waddington. When she first appears on screen, visibly pregnant and draped in a tattered wedding gown, Regina Case looks like a stereotypical noble sufferer, a heroine with broad shoulders to bear life's burdens."
11-14
"American Studies and Imperial Designs: New Scholarship and Perspectives on the U.S. in the World". Purdue University, West Lafayette. Information, Bill Mullen, Director of American Studies, Purdue. (Note: deadline for proposals is 15 December 2007.)
12
"Jiangsu Silk & Bamboo" (performing group from China). Time tba. $25, $15, $10. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Confucius Institute of Indianapolis. Tickets, 317:940-6444. "The professional performing group will present folk music, singing & dancing, Peking Opera, magic, acrobat, and puppet show etc."
13
"Chinese Festival". Military Park, downtown Indianapolis. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Indianapolis. Information, Yifei Liu, 317-327-3611. "Includes a variety of Chinese traditional and ethnic activities such as dragon and lion dances, Tai Chi, do-it-yourself design opportunities, hands on activities, museum quality features & education, Chinese tea, acupuncture, Chinese medicine demos and much more, followed by the Lantern Ceremony on the Central Canal."
"French Market Festival". Free. St. Joan of Art Roman Catholic Church, 500 East 42nd Street, Indianapolis. Noon-10 p.m. Information, website.
13-14
"Andersontown Pow Wow & Indian Market". Athletic Park, Anderson. Information, 765:643-5633 or 800:533-6569.
"Columbus Scottish Festival". Columbus. Information, website, 800:468-6564. "The annual Scottish festival brings Highland traditions and culture to southern Indiana. Watch highland games including athletics, dancing and sheepdog trails/demonstrations. Visit reenactment camps, highland bagpipe bands, children's activities, Celtic food, merchandise and musical entertainment from ballads to Celtic rock. Fun for the whole family!"
15
Lecture by South African theological educator and activist Isabel Phiri (part of Saltsburg Distinguished Lectures). 6 p.m. Free. Sweeney Chapel, Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis. "She will describe the struggles of African women theologians to bring attention to gender injustice in theological education, and the efforts being made to develop theological education that properly reflects the community of men and women in Africa."
16
"International Citizen of the Year Award Dinner". 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner and program. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Sponsored by and benefits International Center of Indianapolis. Information and reservations: Lindsey Springer, 317:955-5150 x230. 2008 Honoree: IU-Kenya Partnership. Special guest: Peter N.R.O. Ogego, Ambassador of Kenya to the United States.
"Bread & Tulips" (film; Italy. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "Rosalba is abandoned at a rest stop during a family trip. She decides to hitch her way toward Venice, deciding to take her own short vacation. Rosalba finds herself making a new group of friends, getting a job, and beginning to care for an oddly appealing--and suicidal--waiter. 2000: 114 min. Director: Silvio Soldini."
17
Lecture by South African theological educator and activist Isabel Phiri (part of Saltsburg Distinguished Lectures). 6 p.m. Free. Room 166, Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis. "She will discusses HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and notions of masculinity in Africa."
18
"Black Theology in contemporary South Africa", presentation by South African theological educator and activist Isabel Phiri (part of Saltsburg Distinguished Lectures). 1 p.m. Free. CTS Common Room, Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis.
"La Zona/The Zone" (film; in Spanish; part of Cine Latino). 6:30 p.m. $5. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Co-sponsored by Mexican Consulate. "Mexico; 2007; 97 minutes; directed by Rodrigo Pla. When an electrical storm disables security for a wealthy private community, three teenage boys who live in the slums sneak into the community with a plan to rob the homes and make a quick getaway."
"America's Role in the World", presentation by Lee Hamilton. 8 p.m. East College, Meharry Hall DePauw University, Greencastle. "Hamilton, former Indiana 9th District congressman, is president and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and director of The Center on Congress at Indiana University."
18-20
"DePauw Discourse 2008": America's Role in the World. Featured speakers include Lee Hamilton and Madeline Albright.
19
Discussion with Madeline K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State. 8 p.m. Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, DePauw University, Greencastle.
19-21
"13th Annual Indy Irish Fest". Military Park, downtown Indianapolis. Information, website.
20
"(Hispanic/Latino) Fiesta". American Legion Mall and Veterans' Memorial Plaza, downtown Indianapolis.
"Sixth Annual Race for All Races: 5-Mile Run, 5K Walk, and 1-Mile Family Walk. 9 a.m. Indianapolis City Market, downtown. Sponsored by Asian American AllianceInformation, Jessie Lee Mills, executive director, 317:818-6699 or 317:627-2010. "All raised funds will be donated to need-based students under the Indianapolis Public Schools scholarship Program."
21
"18th Annual Golf Classic". Prairie View Golf Club, 7000 Longest Drive, Carmel. Sponsored by Japan-America Society of Indiana and the Indiana Japan Chamber.
21-22
"Koh-Koh-Mah & Foster Living History Encampment". $5 adults, $4 senior citizens and students, children 5 and under, free. 100 South 1000 West, Howard City. "Watch the re-enactors authenticate the past in a natural hillside amphitheatre. A perfect setting to learn about the French & Indian War and also local history of Howard County and the city of firsts, Kokomo, which is part of the Wabash Valley area."
22
"Sicilian Wine & Food Fare". 6:30-8:30 p.m. $55 (plus tax and gratuity). Oakley's Bistro, 1464 West 86th Street, Indianapolis. Information and reservations, email or 317:824-1231. "Lilly LoCascio from Tasca d'Almerita will do wine. Dave Reeves of Winebow and Chef Steven J. Oakley will provide the food."
25
"(German-style) Oktoberfest". Anderson Center for the Arts, 32 West 10th Street, Anderson. "A full day of fun with German food provided by Pay Less, Terrence Smith Biergarten, entertainment by Jay Fox Bavarian Showtime Band, Casserole Kitchen, Bavarian drawing, artist demonstrations, artists and heritage booths, and much more. Admission is free to the festival; lunch is $6; dinner is $8 in advance & $9 at the event; children's tickets are $5. Advance purchase of the German Meal Ticket are available at The Anderson or from any sponsor: Pay Less Super Market, The Herald Bulletin, First Merchants Bank, Terrence Smith Distributing, WQME98.7, Guilkey Funeral Home, and Hoosier Park at Anderson."
"Encarnacion (Erni)" (film; in Spanish; part of Cine Latino). 6:30 p.m. $5. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Co-sponsored by Association of International Women. "Argentina; 2007; 93 minutes; directed by Anhai Bereri. "Erni is a fiercely independent woman. The former pinup model and showgirl, now in her fifties and happily single, still has enough sex appeal and determination to keep her career going despite the passage of time."
"Umunna's 2008 African Cultural Event". 7 p.m.-midnight. $25. Junior Achievement Center, 7435 North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis. Tickets and information, Maria Oparah, 317:630-6135. "Cultural dances, masquerades, variety shows, dance tunes; authentic Nigerian food."
"(German-style) Oktoberfest". Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes, 2955 West Orland Road, Angola.
27-28
Feast of the Hunters' Moon. Fort Ouiatenon, West Lafayette, IN, 47906; 765:476-8401, 765:476-8414 (fax). "Reenactment of life at a French outpost during the 1700s. Lots of delicious food, authentic dress, historic activities and unique shopping."
28
"Family Oktoberfest". 2-7 p.m. $7, individual; $20, family. Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. "Intergenerational German heritage celebration with a community saengerfest, dancing, fun, food, children's games, activities, Jay Fox and the Bavarian Showtime Band."
"Talk To Her" (film, Spain. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "After a chance encounter, two men meet at a private clinic. Each is tending to a woman in a coma: one a bullfighter, one a ballerina. The lives of the four characters flow in all directions, past, present and future, dragging all of them towards an unsuspected destiny. 2002: 114 minutes. Director: Pedro Almodovar."
10
"(German-style) Cabaret." Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Reservations, 317:889-6913.
10-11
"Ethnic Expo". Downtown Columbus. Host country: China. Information, Ali Crimmins, 812:376.2520. "Ethnic Expo was founded in 1984 as a celebration of Columbus, Indiana's varied ethnic heritage as well as its cultural traditions."
"ATOS Trio". 7:30 p.m. $12. Loeb Theater, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Ticket information online or 765:494-3933. Chamber music trio from Germany.
24
"Diversity in Practice Awards Breakfast: Building a Culture of Inclusion". Sponsored by Indiana Lawyer.
"Dancer in the Dark". (film; European coproduction. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "Selma (Bjork), is a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness. She works to pay for an operation that will cure her son of the same disease and loses herself in fantasies that her life is a musical. 2000: 140 minutes. Director: Lars von Trier."
November 2008
1
"Damenchor Bunter Abend featuring Freudemacher." Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Reservations, 317:889-6913.
1-16
Spirit & Place Festival: "Exploring Imagination". Four sub-themes have been identified: Re-Imagining Indy, Youthful Imagination, Imagining our Future, and Community Creation and Celebration.
"Third Annual (Scottish) Tartan Ball". 6:30 p.m. Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms, Purdue University campus, West Lafayette. Sponsored by Fountain Trust Pipe Band. Contact: Jayne White, band manager. "The Fountain Trust Pipe Band will perform, as well as many soloists. Deb Sheebish and Johnandrew Belner will play their fiddle and guitar to accompany the dance."
10-16
"Peace Through Humor Project". "In partnership with the Ann Katz Festival of Books at the Jewish Community Center and other organizations, the Indianapolis Peace Institute will co-sponsor an art exhibit featuring work by Jewish, Arab, Bedouin and Druze children in Israel under the director of art educator Maureen Kushner."
"The Komediant" (film; Israel. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "The glory days of the Yiddish vaudeville stage and beyond are brought to life in this documentary chronicling the bittersweet saga of a legendary theatrical family: the Bursteins. 2000: 80 minutes. Director: Arnon Goldfinger."
15
"Diwali Celebration". Murat Center, downtown Indianapolis. Sponsored by India Association of Indianapolis. Information, Sumit Thaker, 317:733-9315. "Entertainment: The Pandya Group."
15-16
"Christkindlmarkt". 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Community Center, Forest Park High School, Monastery Gymnasium Antiques Markt and Art Studio Antiques Markt, Ferdinand. "This German heritage market heralds in the Christmas shopping season. Four locations, which include two sites brimming with antiques and collectibles, and two locations filled with handcrafted artisan creations are here for your holiday shopping pleasure."
"Men's Concert & Dance featuring Original Alpine Express". Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Reservations, 317:889-6913.
25
"Paris, Je T'Aime" (film; France. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "18 filmmakers, 18 short films that show the various atmospheres and lifestyles that prevail in the neighborhoods of Paris. Directors include: Gus Van Sant, Joel & Ethan Coen, Alexander Payne, Gerard Depardieu, Gurinder Chadha, Sylvain Chomet and Wes Craven. 2006: 120 min."
December 2008
2
"Happenstance" (film; France. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "Chance, volition, and the large effects of tiny causes swirl through Paris on a single day. A clerk hears her horoscope on the way to work: today she'll meet her true love, but she must be patient. Before the day ends under a full moon, twenty lives intersect time and again in unpredictable, connected ways. 2000: 90 minutes. Director: Laurent Firode."
7
"Children's Christmas Party". Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Reservations, 317:889-6913.
8
Joint Board Dinner, Nationalities Council of Indiana.
11
"Weihnachtskonzert". Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Reservations, 317:889-6913.
"No Man's Land" (film; Bosnia. Part of the European Grab-Bag film series). 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JCC and the Indiana Film Society. "Ciki, a Bosnian soldier, saves himself by diving into a trench in no man's land. Nino, a Serbian soldier, sneaks into the trench and finds Ciki. Though both men are armed and dangerous, they are unable to escape the trench without getting shot at by either side. 2001: 98 minutes. Director: Danis Tanovic."
"King Henry V" (play by William Shakespeare; part of World Stage). 7 p.m. $26. Loeb Theater, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Ticket information online or 765:494-3933. "Presented by the Guthrie Theatre and the Acting Company."
"Nrityagram Dance Ensemble" (part of World Stage). 8 p.m. $26. Loeb Theater, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Ticket information online or 765:494-3933. Indian classical dance.
April 2009
4
"15th Anniversary Celebration" of Indiana Okinawa Kenjinkai. 11:30 a.m. reception, 12:30 p.m. lunch. Marriott Hotel Indianapolis East, 7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis. Information, Naoko Clark, president.
14
"Mariza" (part of World Stage). 7:30 p.m. $26. Loeb Theater, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Ticket information online or 765:494-3933. Portuguese Fado singer.
October 2009
9-10
"Ethnic Expo". 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. both days; fireworks at 8 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Columbus. Information, Ali Crimmins, 812:376.2520. "Ethnic Expo was founded in 1984 as a celebration of Columbus, Indiana's varied ethnic heritage as well as its cultural traditions."
November 2009
20-22
International Festival 2009, West Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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