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Enjoy a heaping portion of ‘food for the mind’ as Professor of Economics, Russ Roberts, moderates a discussion entitled, “Capitalism, Government and the Good Society” Wednesday, April 10, at Clowes Memorial Hall on the Butler University Campus. The discussion is presented by the Butler College of Business and Liberty Fund. If there’s one thing the [...]
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Attractions
The marketing folks at Geico have run a masterful public relations campaign for geckos everywhere, with their funny and popular commercials that feature the lovable, cockney-accented gecko. But while they may not talk, in any human language at least, these little creatures are amazing in their own right. And now you can see them up-close [...]
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The ‘Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn’ exhibit is taking place at the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana through March 24, 2013. Few Americans realize the amount of corn that goes into sustaining the American way of life. Imagine one cornfield per American per year. Sound excessive? The reality is [...]
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Education
As the weather turns glum, brighten your life with a new skill. From yoga or dance to cooking or writing and more, there are plenty of opportunities to become a student of the world. Discover a new hobby or hidden talent at these classes across Indianapolis education. Meet fellow writers at the Writer’s Center of [...]
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Education
The Institute for a Competitive Workforce (Common Goal: Raising the High School Graduation Rate in Marion County, May 25, 2010) indicates “every hour during the school day, five kids will drop out of school in Marion County, Indiana.” More than 6,000 Marion County youth drop out of high school each year. According to the 2000 [...]
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Arts
Entertainment and education combine at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This nationally recognized organization has a reputation for the best. Everyday their mission “to create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families” enlightens and engaged Indianapolis kids and their parents. Explore [...]
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Education
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail, the Indiana History Center, the Indianapolis Children’s Bureau and the Indianapolis Museum of Art: just a few of the cultural contributions made to Indianapolis by beloved philanthropists Eugene and Marilyn Glick. Recently, the Glick’s have turned their attention to Indianapolis health, endowing the Indiana University School of Medicine’s new Glick Eye [...]
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Children
As Summer break draws to a close, Indianapolis kids are dragging their feet while parents are clicking their heels. Enrolling your youngsters in another year of school means the busy time is fast approaching. Starfish Initiative’s offers support to parents, who want to see their kids make the most of their K-12 experiences. To optimize [...]
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College
The Writer’s Center of Indiana teams up with Marian University to present “Every Story Tells a Picture: a Memoir Workshop with Jim McGarrah” Saturday, July 30. The workshops runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Marian University. This Indianapolis education event costs $84 for members of the Writer’s Center and $126 for nonmembers. Students, [...]
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Business
In today’s tough employment market, many Americans are creating their own opportunities. Self-employment and business ownership is on the rise as the entrepreneurial spirit takes seed in central Indiana. The Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) of Central Indiana helps guide new and seasoned business owners through the tumultuous waters of paper work, self marketing and everything [...]
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Arts
Nothing illuminates a child’s mind like discovering the power of their imagination through books. Second Story is an Indianapolis not for profit organization that promotes literacy for Indianapolis kids and in Indianapolis schools and the Indianapolis community. Vouched Books teams with Big Car Gallery’s Service Center to present Dogzplot Literature Party, a free fundraising effort [...]
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Business
It’s time to update your resume, shine your shoes and dress for success! The Indiana Convention Center in the heart of Indianapolis downtown hosts the 2011 WTHR Employment Opportunity Fair as part of the Indiana Black Expo. Meet with employers, apply for jobs and network for your career at this important Indianapolis event. Thursday, July [...]
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Downtown
Nothing says Summer like a good old fashion cookout with tasty burgers and pleasant company. Head to one of the biggest cookouts in Indianapolis this Thursday in Indianapolis downtown. Crossroads of America hosts the Marsh Cookout on the Circle on Monument Circle on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. This annual [...]
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Children
For generations the Berenstain Bears’ have delighted children, helping their imaginations to soar through Berenstain Bear Country. This quaint storybook family teaches kids about a variety of topics relating to parents and children. Creators Stan and Jan Berenstain passed the Berenstain Bear torch to their son Mike Berenstain, who has kept the world of the [...]
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Education
Fifty years ago, more than 400 black and white Americans participated in the Freedom Rides, to take a stand against segregation and racism in the Southern United States. Screen the recent PBS documentary “Freedom Riders” at Christian Theological Seminary Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 pm. This stunning film documents thirteen of the brave Americans who [...]
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Education
The legacy of great Indiana writers is strong. Hoosiers lay claim on Theodore Dreiser, Booth Tarkington, Kurt Vonnegut and James Whitcomb Riley among others. With groups like the Writer’s Center of Indiana, its easy for current Hoosiers writers to find encouragement. The Writer’s Center of Indiana teams up with Beth-El Zedeck Temple to present Living [...]
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Education
“I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything.” This classic Demetri Martin joke is subtle, understated and the kind of funny that hits you in the guts leading to copious big belly laughs. If you’re into that kind of thing (and who isn’t really?) catch Demetri [...]
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In 1824 nine Indians of uncertain tribal origin were massacred by white settlers in what is now Madison County, Indiana. The crime goes down as one of the most brutal hate crimes in Indiana’s history, but also marks a turning point in Native American and White Americans relationships. It is the first documented case where [...]
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Arts
You’ve got pre-spring Indianapolis ennui. The weather’s not warm enough to go outside without a jacket yet. Your bike is rusting in a corner. You’ve seen all those Seinfeld re-runs on cable a hundred times over. You can hardly bear to get up in the morning because the prospect of facing another monotonous day in [...]
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College
Worldwide culture has come a long way since the turn of the 20th century. Back then, women weren’t even allowed to vote, let alone graduate from college in large numbers or do much besides stay at home and tend to the kids. Now, eleven years after the turn of the 21st century, things are better, [...]
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