A Vigil to Celebrate the Life of Poet and Activist Vale Andrea Gibson

Join us at Indy Reads for a vigil to remember and honor Vale Andrea Gibson—their life, poetry, activism, and impact of inspiring hope, healing, and love.

Valerie Stark will host space for stories of Vale Andrea Gibson’s impact on Indy community members, as well as an open mic in honor of their life and influence. The event will run at Indy Reads in Fountain Square on Saturday, July 26 from 5:30pm to 7pm.

This event is recommended for participants 18+ to allow space for discussions of mental health, grief, and more.

All proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support the more than 400 adult students in our English literacy programs.

This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community:

FREE – 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!

$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!

$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!

Other – “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!