I had came here for a MLK event. The theater is really nice and love how it still has its…read morehistorical pieces to it from when it was first made. This building is history. The seating is comfortable and any view you can see the stage great inside the building.

I have visited this location numerous times for different events. I really love the ambiance and…read morethe decor of the building. There is an elevator to help with accessibility needs. The staff is always professional and courteous (however I am not sure if this is the staff at the establishment or event staff).

This is a place that I have only seen on the outside during the Irvington ghost tour. I recently…read morehad the chance to actually visit the inside. What a beautiful building! Located in beautiful historic Irvington you can find the Irvington historical society, located in the Bona Thompson center. The building was actually a part of the original Butler University. It's large and historic, and I think they have kept a lot of the original building in tact. On the inside there are a lot of interesting exhibits, one is on military tattoos which show a lot of pictures of different people with tattoos and the meanings behind them. As well as a lot of older camera parts. There's also some vintage Butler items on display as well. In the basement holds some other displays as well, one on tractors and engines and then one on the angels of west baden springs. All very interesting things! It's worth a visit to check out and lean different things about local and state history!

After hearing from a couple people that I should check out Irvington's Historical Society, I…read morefinally aligned my schedule to be on the east side on a Wednesday afternoon (weekends seem too busy). After parking in the small lot on the north side of the building, I climbed the steps to the entrance and entered the museum. In the central lobby, there are some permanently displayed items including a recreation of the Butler College campus while it was in Irvington circa 1914 and a portrait of one of the area's most influential residents, Bona Thompson. There are exhibit rooms on the left and right and a stairway that leads to more permanent displays which are in various stages of development. The display on the south end was a mixture of photography (antique cameras) and photos of Military tattoos that current college students volunteered to share. The display on the north end was a timeline of the more notable houses in the neighborhood. They were arranged in chronological order of being built with photos, paintings, and sometimes, schematics of the houses. There were narratives about who the people were that built and/or lived in the houses. To make it more interesting, the running timeline shows events outside of Irvington to use as a point of reference to the dates of the homes. Upstairs was an assortment of local artists' work on the stairwell walls, an "Abe Martin" collection of art/stories by Kin Hubbard who lived in Irvington, some military items, memorabilia from Butler College, and a depot/telegraph office room circa 1898. The admission is free, but donations are accepted in the lobby. Exhibits in the wings change out after a couple months and I was invited to come to the Ice Cream Social Aug 4th (one of the Society's most popular events.) This is a nice example of a neighborhood maintaining its history in spite of all the changes that occur. If you have an interest in anything related to the east side, this should be your first stop! Review #2685

First time here. Went to swe The Drowsy Chaperone. My husband's daughter was in the play. I loved…read morethe theater. It's very rustic and they had a tiny bar and concession stand. Very cute. There is a parking lot, fyi.

It is said that theatre people are the best people. The actors and volunteers at Anderson's…read moreMainstage Theatre are prime examples. Everyone is talented and passionate. No matter the skill level, if you're willing to show up, do the work, and give of yourself to bring the performing arts to the community- this is your place. The performances often sell out and for good reason. The passion of everyone involved shines through to make great performances and bring a community together. Performances are put on spring through fall. The 2019 season will be ending with Jekyll and Hyde opening Halloween night. For tickets go to: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=2e7d853b5b7835e857d7c1d1fee76cc3&vqitq=d0a829e6-a7f0-436d-b6ab-298cd2897da3&vqitp=01c9bf89-9f91-47cd-a931-0d98e99c7c15&vqitts=1570456794&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=ed335b98a73d47672586dfba8a319bee

The Labyrinth at the Indiana Interchurch Center is fashioned after the famous Chartres Cathedral…read moreLabyrinth. This is a popular style for labyrinths. The labyrinth is located in the back of the Indiana Interchurch Center, a multi-level office facility on the edge of the Butler University campus that is home primarily to religious and non-profit organizations including one I helped start called DisciplesNet. The Indiana Interchurch Center offers ample free parking, four meeting rooms, two large conference rooms, a natural habitat certification, energy management and solar panels, an on-site art gallery, fiber-optic internet, a noted inclusive and welcoming culture, and is home to a variety of denominations with offices here in Indy including American Baptist Churches, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), United Church of Christ, Episcopal Diocese, St. Mary of Magdala Catholic Community, Muslim Alliance, PC-USA, and several other organizations. The labyrinth is an outdoor labyrinth that has eleven circuits and four quadrants. The labyrinth at Chartres was built in the year 1200! This labyrinth is actively used. It's a largely natural labyrinth - this can impact the actual wheelchair accessibility of it and during adverse weather it's particularly challenging to use. Because the boundaries are made from grass and a wheelchair tends to be oversized, it can make completing the labyrinth a little out of balance (which makes it awful hard to meditate). The labyrinth also serves as the starting point for the Indy Spiritual Trail. I actually visited the DisciplesNet office several times before I realized that this Labyrinth was here. I was so excited to see it as I am a true lover of labyrinths. This labyrinth is also close to Christian Theological Seminary. The Indiana Interchurch Center does occasionally have groups use the labyrinth as a place for meditation and reflection. I recommend this labyrinth more for walkers than wheelers. However, if you're in the Butler area I'd definitely consider it worth a visit.

The Sixpence and The Wedding Studio were delighted to present Unveiled: a bridal fashion runway…read moreshow experience, on September 14th, 2023. For this event, we had the opportunity of working with The Indy Pavillion's production team. We loved working closely with Jason and Dustin to bring our vision for this event to life. When tackling production for this event, we needed to figure out where to start, Jason and Dustin communicated, planned, and worked with us to create the best production plan for Unveiled. Renting production equipment and other event essentials through them was a seamless process; when it came time for our event, their team worked vigorously beside us the week and day of Unveiled. We honestly wouldn't have been able to create all that Unveiled was without Indy Pavillion's passion and team!

I'll be honest - I had no idea that The Pavilion existed until I started getting ads for the Fall…read moreOut Boy concert as part of the 2019 Big Ten Football Championships... which I then kinda thought were fake because I still think of Pan Am as being a place to ice skate because I guess I'm an old person now - move out of the way everyone who can't internally update Deer Creek to any new venue name! So I guess my first comment on the venue is that maybe they should consider doing something surrounding branding or advertising so people know it exists. But I took a chance because free Fall Out Boy and got in to the event! It was a frigid night and the line was long but the folks running line management were nice and once doors opened the line moved smoothly. They had multiple heaters set up along the way and the stanchions made sense and were easy to follow. Once inside everyone who'd been waiting line for at least an hour made a bee line to the bathroom - where we all again stood in a line but it too moved fast. It was odd as we had to cross the entire venue and it appeared as though there is just one bathroom for the place which wasn't quite big enough for a crowd that size. There were bars at the back and a VIP section I did not interact with. The show and acoustics were good for a place that's main aesthetic is empty warehouse. The lighting was actually really nice because there was nothing for it to interfere with. Fall Out Boy of course was awesome and now I can say I got to try out a new venue and see one of my all time favorite bands for free!

We went to a concert last night at the Paramount Although this was not our first time there, I am…read morestill amazed and thankful that this historic building was restored. All the artwork, the lighting and the historic vibe are like taking a step back in time. They serve adult beverages and show treats. You can take them to your seat The seats are new and comfortable. You don't miss any creature comfort by being in this restored building The staff, made up of volunteers are helpful and greet you with a smile It is a nice evening out. Will we go back, 21 miles from home? You betcha

Amazing!!! Beautiful theatre!!! Staff was friendly and parking is easy!! Seats were comfy and not a…read morebad seat in the house!!

Oldfields is one of my favorite spots to visit in Indianapolis. I visit a couple times each year,…read morebut my favorite time to visit is during the Christmas season when the mansion is decorated for the holidays. Oldfields was designed by noted architect, Lewis K. Davis, in 1910 for the family of Hugh Landon, an executive of Fletcher Trust. The Landon family lived in the house from 1913-1932, when the house was sold to J. Lilly, Jr. the Lillys donated the property to the Arts Association of Indianapolis in 1966, where it became part of the present day Newfields Art Museum. All this information is summarized in detail on placards in the basement of the home. The home is huge, of course, and has been restored and maintained to its 1913 glory. I like to imagine living in the home during the early days. There is a music room, library (built by Lilly), dining room, pantry, kitchen. The upstairs bedrooms are not opened to the public. Downstairs there is a billiards room and carriage house. Information about each room is described on small boards. Paintings of a young Ruth Lilly, adorn several walls. The back of the house overlooks the White River. Gardens surround the mansion and make a delightful springtime stroll. During Winterlights, the front grounds are filled with Christmas lights that dance to the music of the Indianapolis Symphony. In the basement, there is a small gift shop that sells the "shirt" and seasonal gifts. Admission to the museum (or Winterlights) includes a self guided walking tour of the mansion. The home is definitely worth a visit.

Amazing place to visit. There iis always something new and exciting to experience…read more The IMA is constantly changing with the guest's experience in mind.

We often walk or drive past the Art & Soul Gallery and Frame Shop and admire the paintings in the…read morewindows. During the seasonal gallery walk in Carmel's Arts and Design District, we stopped in to take a closer look. There are many paintings here that I just love, especially a Fall scene that looks like a photograph if you squint your eyes ever so slightly while gazing at it. Our other favorites include a range of floral paintings rendered in bright and deep hues that are simply breathtaking. I would provide the artists' names in this review, but I cannot pull them from memory and a trip to the gallery Web site did not prove helpful at all - for a gallery with the inventory this place has, the site is disappointingly sparse in terms of digital images. Speaking of inventory, I did think Art & Soul was something of a sensory overload - at least for the eyes - as its works are kind of crowded together. Now, I am not a professional and have no gallery experience to fall back on, but I do appreciate the airy layout of Evan Lurie much better. I find it tough to truly enjoy one painting I may be attracted to when another is creeping in and imposing itself from the periphery. Also, we were not greeted in this store, either. We wanted to know more about the prices of the above-mentioned paintings, but we didn't want to interrupt the staff member's noshing. Weird, going on a gallery walk and not being approached or spoken to kind of feels like more of a trip to the art MUSEUM.