Indianapolis Ballet to Present Cinderella Production
The ballet company will perform the classic tale at Clowes Memorial Hall from November 6 to November 8.
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Indianapolis Arts and Theater News
This page covers live performing arts, major museum exhibitions, dance seasons and theater company programs in Indianapolis. Reporting follows ticketed events, venue schedules and the artistic institutions that shape the cultural calendar.
Fine Art
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Newfields Unveils Massive Floral Sculpture Efflorescence
The suspended installation features over one million flowers and celebrates natural cycles of growth and renewal.
Classical
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Violinists Performed Montgomery Piece in Indianapolis
Sixteen musicians interpreted a commissioned work at the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis.
Children’s Theater
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Indianapolis Children’s Theater Launched in August
The nonprofit organization will debut its first production at the District Theater this December.
Dance
Anne Beck Will Direct Cats at Beef & Boards
Director Anne Beck returns to helm the iconic musical at the Indianapolis venue this October.
Arts Theater — General
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Butler University Reopened Renovated Clowes Memorial Hall
The Indianapolis venue concluded summer renovations while the campus arts center officially rebranded to Butler Arts.
Day to day, that means exhibition openings, season announcements, festival programming and the finances behind performing arts venues. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality defines much of the activity here, with large public exhibitions and theater runs clustered heavily in the cooler months. Corporate sponsorship and attendance levels remain the primary factors influencing the longevity of local artistic productions.