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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our Drag Story Hour!  Fun for the entire family!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie as they capture the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamorous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensation of Indianapolis that has more energy than a can of Red Bull spiked with a 5hr energy. They are always filled to brim with unicorn energy and enjoy spending each story hour with their little royal friends. Their favorite book as a kid was Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.  \n\n\n\nAqua MarieHey my name is Aqua Marie. She/her are my pronouns in drag. I have been doing Drag since November 2023. I have helped with the Indy Drag Theater with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administration\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love that I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that with others! \n\n\nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Becky Thacker
DESCRIPTION:Join Becky Thacker for a reading and Q&A of her new book ‘Geezer Dyke and Other Stories of Bad Behavior\,’ signing to follow.\n\n\nJoin Becky Thacker on June 1st at Indy Reads from 2-4 pm for the release party of her new book Geezer Dyke and Other Stories of Bad Behavior! \nThere will be a reading\, Q&A session\, and a signing to follow. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n \n\n\n\nGeezer Dyke & Other Stories of Bad Behavior  \nFunny\, real\, and unapologetically queer\,How would a ship full of lesbians fare in a disaster?What are the prostitutes reading by the bus stop by thelibrary? Having finally accepted yourself and likingwhat you saw in the mirror\, what would a butchlesbian do if she woke up as a hyper-feminineteenager? Geezer Dyke and Other Stories of BadBehavior explores these questions and more. \nBecky Thacker’s Geezer Dyke and Other Stories of Bad Behavior is a collection ofhigh energy\, imaginative short stories about the antics and lives of an assortment ofnot so unproblematic lesbians. The stories pack a punch and subvert expectations.Often addressing issues of identity\, gender\, and races\, “Geezer Dyke” is an elderlesbian’s reflection of the joys and pains of the queer experience without boiling downthe characters to their queerness. \n \n\n\n\nMeet the Author \nBecky Thacker was born 70-plus years ago in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula but grew up on military bases around the world. She’s been writing since elementary school\, and holds an Associate Degree in Computer Processing and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology. \nShe now lives with her wife Harriet in Indianapolis with seasonal forays into Lillian\, Alabama. \nBecky is the author of six books\, including: Five Dollars & An Axe\, Faithful Unto Death\, The Amazon Girls Handbook\, The Chorus Kids Memorial Day Parade\, and Geezer Dyke & Other Stories of Bad Behavior . She has also had many of her essays published in journals and anthology collections.  \nTo contact the author: bthacker.thacker@gmail.com \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-becky-thacker/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-5/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Nabil Marshood
DESCRIPTION:Join Nabil Marshood for a reading\, Q&A\, and signing of his new book ‘The Gift of Love\,’ on June 5th from 5-7 pm!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Nabil Marshood on June 5th from 5-7 pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of his new book The Gift of Love: Insight into the Art of Empowerment and Self Discovery. \nThe first hour of the event will consist of a reading and discussion. \nThe second hour will be a signing\, and meet & greet with Nabil Marshood. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nThe Gift of Love: Insight Into The Art of Empowerment and Self Discovery \nEmbark on a transformative odyssey with The Gift of Love: Insight Into The Art of Empowerment and Self Discovery by Nabil Marshood\, Ph.D.\, a distinguished Fulbright Scholar and Professor Emeritus. This soul-stirring exploration delves into the profound realms of love\, offering readers an enriching journey towards empowerment and self-discovery. \nIn a world pulsating with diverse expressions of love\, Marshood’s book emerges as a guiding light\, navigating the intricate tapestry of human connections. Through empowering standalone phrases and insightful reflections\, readers are invited to redefine their understanding of love’s role in intimacy\, social justice\, nature\, and spirituality. \nThis is not just a book; it’s a transformative experience\, blending intellectual depth with heartfelt wisdom. Marshood draws from a wealth of academic knowledge\, seamlessly integrating sociology\, psychology\, and counseling to create a narrative that resonates with readers seeking spiritual and self-help insights. From the intricacies of personal relationships to the broader canvas of societal dynamics\, The Gift of Love illuminates the path to embracing love as a unique and transformative force. \nAs you turn the pages\, you’ll find yourself captivated by the fusion of academic rigor and compassionate guidance. Marshood’s narrative transcends the ordinary\, urging readers to not only explore their inner selves but also to extend the ripple of empowering love to communities and the world. \nWhether you are on a personal quest for self-discovery or seeking profound insights into the transformative power of love\, this book is must-read. It caters to a diverse audience of general adults hungry for intellectual stimulation and practical guidance. Immerse yourself in the world of The Gift of Love and unlock the boundless potential within your heart. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author \nNabil Marshood\, Ph.D.\, is a distinguished Fulbright Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Humanities & Social Sciences at Hudson County Community College where he held the position of chair of sociology and anthropology department and taught courses in sociology of the family\, sociology of religion\, race relations\, social research methods\, and introduction to sociology. \nWith more than thirty-five years of academic experience and a background in mental health counseling\, Marshood brings a unique blend of academic expertise and practical wisdom to his work. He has authored several articles and books\, including Voices from the Camps\, and coauthored Everyday Sociology. His research spans sociology\, psychology\, and spirituality\, exploring the intersections of love\, empowerment\, and social justice. His passion for empowering individuals and communities shines through in his writing\, inspiring readers to embrace love as a catalyst for personal and societal transformation. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-nabil-marshood/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-38/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hear Our Stories: The Life and Afterlife of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:Hear the lived experiences of our prison system on June 6th at 7pm.\n\n\nWe invite you to attend and listen to individuals sharing their stories of life before\, within and outside of incarceration on June 6th at 7pm at Indy Reads. People returning to our city after being incarcerated face many challenges. Former offenders will share first-hand stories about their lives inside prison and what it’s like adjusting to life on theoutside. Hear the lived experiences of our prison system and learn howyou can get involved in the many organizations that provide servicesboth inside and outside of prisons. Let these courageous storieschange your perspective and motivate you to act. \nSponsored by the Garden\, Storytelling Arts of Indiana\, and Trusted MentorsGenerous funding provided by The Indianapolis Foundation. \n\n\n\nStorytelling Arts of Indiana‘s mission: To enrich\, connect\, and entertain through the art and experience of storytelling. Storytelling Arts of Indiana accomplishes these goals and instills the value of storytelling in everyday life by offering professional storytelling performances\, youth and senior outreach\, historical storytelling programs to ensure stories of our past remain alive\, and events where community members participate by sharing their own personal stories. Learn more here: https://storytellingarts.org/ \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/hear-our-stories-the-life-and-afterlife-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Thomas Kneeland
DESCRIPTION:Join Thomas Kneeland for a reading\, Q&A\, & signing of their book ‘We Be Walkin’ Blackly in the Deep\,’ on June 8th at 2pm.\n\n\nJoin Thomas Kneeland at Indy Reads on June 8th from 2-4 pm for a reading\, disucssion\, and signing of his poetry collection We Be Walkin’ Blackly in the Deep. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nWe Be Walkin’ Blackly in the Deep \nFrom the advent of White Lion to the current state of systemic racism\, forcibly woven into institutions of power\, we’ve found ways to combat oppression. If we look at influential figures within our literary landscape\, we’ll find Amiri Baraka\, James Baldwin\, Maya Angelou\, Gwendolyn Brooks\, Toni Morrison\, Zora Neale Hurston\, and a host of prolific Black writers. They are the ones who set and reset the literary arts landscape\, time and time again\, to ensure that we would always have a place in the larger American and global society. \nThese writers\, most of whom were poets\, established the barriers between societal order and chaos. And while those barriers found\, and find\, themselves cracked by the thunderous\, battering ram of injustice\, there will always be new waves of literary cement to rebuild and strengthen the indestructible power of Black words. \nThis chapbook collection begins to unearth and restore color to the white-washed notions about the dark and terrifying facets of American history. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author \nThomas Kneeland is the author of We Be Walkin’ Blackly in the Deep (Marian University Department of Media\, Communication\, and Design) and a 2022 Frontier Poetry Global Poetry Prize finalist. He is a 2024 Speculative Play & Just Futurities Scholar-in-Residence\, which is funded by Indiana University\, the Mellon Foundation\, IUI Arts & Humanities Institute\, IUI Center for Africana Studies & Culture\, and the Ray Bradbury Center. He is also the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Elevation Review. His publication credits include Southern Humanities Review\, The Amistad\, The Rumpus\, Vagabond City Lit\, Up the Staircase Quarterly\, South Florida Poetry Journal\, and elsewhere. Thomas received his BA in English Writing from DePauw University\, an MA in Ministry from Wesley Seminary\, and an MFA in Poetry from Butler University. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-thomas-kneeland/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate.\n\n\nSummer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate. \n \nEach week during bookstore hours\, come in and share what you have read with an Indy Reads staff member or volunteer to gain a small prize. You do not have to participate every week. Those who come in each of the 8 weeks will receive a $20 coupon toward used books in our bookstore. We are closed the first week of July for an organizational Week of Wellness. \n \nOn Sundays from 3-4pm\, kids (ages 3-13) are welcome to participate in a show and tell book club\, where you share your favorite books with other kids.  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/summer-reading-at-indy-reads/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm to practice your Spanish language skills! Our volunteers and students will facilitate fun\, easy conversation in our community bookstore during this program. \nAll ages are welcome to attend! Spanish Conversation Circles are open to Indy Reads students\, their families\, and the public. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees who would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/spanish-conversation-circles-6/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T150940Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Monday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Monday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-actors-playground-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240612T193000
DTSTAMP:20240603T150953Z
CREATED:20231018T151617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T150953Z
UID:10000336-1718215200-1718220600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Poetry & More Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Poets\, storytellers\, and more welcome!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for our Poetry & More Open Mic Night! Performers may sign up beginning at 5pm and will be called to perform in the order they signed up. \n***Special February Date: February 7th \nAll performance styles are welcome including singers/songwriters\, poetry readings\, monologues/theater\, dance\, comedy and more. We ask to keep your performance to approximately 3 minutes. If there is time remaining\, participants are welcome to share another selection. \nPlease note this is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY event. Explicit language\, gestures\, behavior are prohibited. For music\, radio edit is required. \nPerformers are welcome to use our stage\, podium\, and microphone for their piece. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-8/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20240603T150954Z
CREATED:20231127T204603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T150954Z
UID:10000403-1718298000-1718305200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-39/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240614T130000
DTSTAMP:20240603T150955Z
CREATED:20231115T192618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T150955Z
UID:10000368-1718366400-1718370000@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 2nd Friday!  \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBrite.  \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-person-10/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T151037Z
CREATED:20240507T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151037Z
UID:10001142-1718460000-1718467200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Author Reading: John Young & Charlie Hopper
DESCRIPTION:Join John Young & Charlie Hopper on June 15th at 2 pm for a reading\, discussion\, & signing of their works!\n\n\nJoin local authors\, John Young and Charlie Hopper\, for a reading\, author discussion\, and signing of their books. John will be reading from his book Getting Huge. Charlie will be reading from his children’s book Thank You Day! \nThis event is recommended for all ages! \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nGetting Huge \nThis often-comic novel is for all who’ve worked with the wrong people in the wrong place\, and ached to escape―to start something new and find a sense of belonging. \nWhat begins as backyard diversion swells into an absurd obsession: to grow the world’s largest pumpkin and to build a pumpkin empire making everything from snacks to toilet paper. All to win him fame and fortune (and perhaps the affection of an alluring neighbor). Reverend John Crackstone sees his pumpkins\, especially the giant named Schwartz\, as his shot at greatness. And it becomes his chance to flip the tables on his affluent and perpetually disappointed deacons. \nWhile often comic\, Getting Huge resonates with the Great Resignation and quiet quitting\, as it shows how the pursuit of other people’s goals and ideas of success can cloud judgment. Until we are jolted into clarity and head for the hills. \n\n\n\nThank You\, Day! \nA young girl bursts with gratitude for all that the day has brought. \n“While children are often taught to show gratitude for people and things\, this book provides space for reveling in the natural world and the bounty therein. A lovely opportunity to stop and smell the roses–and say thank you.” -Kirkus Reviews \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: John Young \nA native of Indianapolis\, John Young is the author of two literary novels: Getting Huge and When the Coin Is in the Air\, as well as Fire in the Field & Other Stories. When he was eight years old\, John told his mother he wanted to be a scientist or a clown. So he went into advertising and figures he got pretty close. Along the way\, he graduated from Indiana University and earned an MFA from Emerson College\, Boston. \nAfter 20 years in Massachusetts\, he now lives with his wife and two kids in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: Charlie Hopper \nCharlie Hopper is a songwriter who lives and works in Indianapolis\, Indiana. Thank You\, Day! is his first picture book.”If you want to expand it a little:”Charlie Hopper lives and works in Indianapolis\, where he writes advertisements\, songs\, and other things. Thank You\, Day! is his first picture book.” \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-john-young-charlie-hopper/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240615T183000
DTSTAMP:20240320T202403Z
CREATED:20240320T202340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T202403Z
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Nimona
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 15th at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Nimona at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! \n\n\n\nPlease purchase tickets to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie’s film screening here. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free book club and discussion after the film. \n\n\n\nNimona: When a knight in a futuristic medieval world is framed for a crime he didn’t commit\, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona — a mischievous teen who happens to be a shapeshifting creature he’s sworn to destroy. \n\n\n\nYou must buy tickets for this event. If you would like to include a donation to Indy Reads\, please use the “Donate” button. Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-to-film-club-with-kan-kan-cinema-nimona/
LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T151039Z
CREATED:20240515T201229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151039Z
UID:10001152-1718550000-1718553600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate.\n\n\nSummer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate. \n \nEach week during bookstore hours\, come in and share what you have read with an Indy Reads staff member or volunteer to gain a small prize. You do not have to participate every week. Those who come in each of the 8 weeks will receive a $20 coupon toward used books in our bookstore. We are closed the first week of July for an organizational Week of Wellness. \n \nOn Sundays from 3-4pm\, kids (ages 3-13) are welcome to participate in a show and tell book club\, where you share your favorite books with other kids.  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/summer-reading-at-indy-reads-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240620T190000
DTSTAMP:20240603T150958Z
CREATED:20231127T204603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T150958Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-40/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240623T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T150959Z
CREATED:20240507T172243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T150959Z
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Cassidy Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Cassidy Hall and Indy Reads on June 23rd at 2 pm for a reading\, Q&A\, and signing of her new book ‘Queering Contemplation.’\n\n\nJoin us for a reading of Cassidy Hall’s new book Queering Contemplation on June 23rd at 2pm. \nThis event is recommended for 15+ \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nQueering Contemplation \nWhat would it mean to queer contemplation? To disentangle contemplative spirituality from heteronormativity\, patriarchy\, and Eurocentricity\, and instead engage with openness\, curiosity\, and a little weirdness? The world of contemplative Christianity has yielded to the same voices for far too long\, many of whom are from centuries before our time\, with lives unlike our own\, and often from experiences disconnected from marginalization\, oppression\, and what it feels like to be an outsider. \nCassidy Hall\, an LGBTQIA+ Christian contemplative scholar and podcast host\, takes us on a journey to queer the contemplative tradition. For Hall\, queering is not solely about identifying as queer or applying queer theory; it is about what is gained by seeing things differently. “Queer\,” she says\, “is the way I tilt my head to look at the world.” As queerness reawakened her own contemplative life\, Hall discovered that queering and questioning the tradition allowed her to listen more closely to voices that are queer\, marginalized\, and oppressed–voices that have long existed but have often been overlooked or silenced. For Hall\, that also meant moving differently into contemplation\, into silence\, into liminality and ritual. In showing us the way\, she helps us envision what contemplative faith can look like\, what spiritual spaces we can reclaim for welcome–and how queering contemplation\, and lifting up queer contemplative voices\, frees us to seek the infinite possibility of our own identity and engage our spiritual lives with open hearts and open hands. \nWhether you’re queer or want to queer your own perspectives\, or whether you want to uncover the queerness and queer voices in the contemplative tradition–Hall throws open the doors of contemplative spirituality for all\, bringing us to contemplation in very new\, sometimes old\, but always queer ways. \n\n\n\nCassidy Hall (she/her/hers) (MA\, MDiv\, MTS) is an author\, award-winning filmmaker\, podcaster\, and leading voice in contemplative spirituality. She is the cohost of the Encountering Silence podcast and the creator of the Contemplating Now and Queering Contemplation podcasts. Her documentary films include In Pursuit of Silence and Day of a Stranger. Her book\, Queering Contemplation\, Finding Queerness in the Roots and Future of Contemplative Spirituality is about queering the contemplative tradition. Cassidy is widely published and resides in Indianapolis\, where she is studying for her Doctorate degree. Find out more at cassidyhall.com \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-cassidy-hall/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240623T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T151040Z
CREATED:20240515T201231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151040Z
UID:10001153-1719154800-1719158400@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate.\n\n\nSummer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate. \n \nEach week during bookstore hours\, come in and share what you have read with an Indy Reads staff member or volunteer to gain a small prize. You do not have to participate every week. Those who come in each of the 8 weeks will receive a $20 coupon toward used books in our bookstore. We are closed the first week of July for an organizational Week of Wellness. \n \nOn Sundays from 3-4pm\, kids (ages 3-13) are welcome to participate in a show and tell book club\, where you share your favorite books with other kids.  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/summer-reading-at-indy-reads-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240626T190000
DTSTAMP:20240603T151014Z
CREATED:20231115T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151014Z
UID:10000354-1719424800-1719428400@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date that works best for you!  \n \nVirtual Info Sessions are at 6pm on every 4th Wednesday! \n \nIf you register for the Virtual Info Session\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the session. \n \nIf you are interested in an In-Person Info Session\, those take place on the 2nd Friday of the month at 12pm. You will need to register on the In-Person Info Session EventBrite.  \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-virtual-9/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240627T190000
DTSTAMP:20240603T151015Z
CREATED:20231127T204605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151015Z
UID:10000405-1719507600-1719514800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-41/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20250306T144204Z
CREATED:20240513T165804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T144204Z
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SUMMARY:One State/One Story: Guest Scholar Leah Milne
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 29 at 10:30am to welcome special guest Leah Milne\, as she shares Mirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy\n\n\nJoin us on June 29 at 10:30am to welcome special guest scholar Leah Milne\, as she shares Mirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy. This presentation and lecture is part of the One State/One Story program supported by Indiana Humanities. A Q&A will follow the presentation. \nIndiana Humanities’ One State/One Story program invites Hoosiers to engage deeply with a book as part of a statewide conversation tied to our current theme. \nThose in attendance will receive a free copy of Tiya Miles’ All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack\, a Black Family Keepsake (while supplies last). This book is our Indy Reads Book Club selection for July 28th. Register here for that discussion. \nMirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy What are the connections between reading and empathy\, and why should we read outside of our comfort zones? \nScholar Rudine Sims Bishop and author Grace Lin liken reading to mirrors and windows. Some books are mirrors\, reflecting one’s identity. In the wake of recent race-based discussions in the US\, many readers sought windows\, books that offered insights into differing lives and experiences. This talk explores the connections between reading and empathy\, and the benefits of reading outside our comfort zones. What are strategies for reading empathetically? On the other hand\, what are the limits to this approach to empathy\, especially when reading across differences of race\, ability\, or gender? Do certain narratives more readily foster compassion? \n  \nThis event is recommended for all ages. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \nOne State/One Story: All That She Carried/Freedom Over Me is presented by Indiana Humanities in partnership with the Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana State Library supported by Lilly Endowment. \n\n\n\nLeah Milne (she/her) is the author of Novel Subjects: Authorship as Radical Self-Care in Multiethnic American Narratives\, which won the 2021 Midwest Modern Language Association Book Award and examines multiculturalism and self-care in works by authors such as Carmen Maria Machado\, Ruth Ozeki\, Toni Morrison\, and Louise Erdrich. As an Associate Professor of English at the University of Indianapolis\, she teaches multicultural\, postcolonial\, and young adult literature. Her work has been published in journals and magazines such as The Journal of American Culture\, African American Review. Newsweek\, The Hill\, and Ms. Magazine. You can find out more at LeahMilne. com. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/one-state-one-story-guest-scholar-leah-milne/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Indianapolis Riot Reads for our June Book Club discussing Circe by Madeline Miller! \n\n\n\nTo get to the room pass the checkout counter\, go down the hall\, and take a left. Masks welcome but not mandatory. \n\n\n\nCirce by Madeline MillerIn the house of Helios\, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans\, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child–not powerful\, like her father\, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship\, she discovers that she does possess power–the power of witchcraft\, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.Threatened\, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island\, where she hones her occult craft\, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology\, including the Minotaur\, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus\, the murderous Medea\, and\, of course\, wily Odysseus.But there is danger\, too\, for a woman who stands alone\, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods\, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most\, Circe must summon all her strength and choose\, once and for all\, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from\, or the mortals she has come to love.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate.\n\n\nSummer Reading at Indy Reads: June 5-August 4. Share your weekly reads and win some prizes! All ages are welcome to participate. \n \nEach week during bookstore hours\, come in and share what you have read with an Indy Reads staff member or volunteer to gain a small prize. You do not have to participate every week. Those who come in each of the 8 weeks will receive a $20 coupon toward used books in our bookstore. We are closed the first week of July for an organizational Week of Wellness. \n \nOn Sundays from 3-4pm\, kids (ages 3-13) are welcome to participate in a show and tell book club\, where you share your favorite books with other kids.  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/summer-reading-at-indy-reads-4/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm! Let’s geek out over our Book of the Month!\n\n\nThe Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to geek out over books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! \nHosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! \nThis monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. \n\n\n\n2024 Books of the Month \nJanuary: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn \nFebruary: Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford \nMarch: Bride by Ali Hazelwood \nApril: Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo \nMay: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman \nJune: It Came From the Closet edited by Joe Vallese \nJuly: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles: One State/One Story: All That She Carried/Freedom Over Me \nAugust: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel \nSeptember: Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna \nOctober: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe \nNovember: You\, Again by Kate Goldbeck \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-6/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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