Party like it’s 1399! Celebrated by pre-Christians as a means of driving out winter and evil spirits and welcoming in the springtime—in part through the role reversal of masters and enslaved people—Karneval was later adopted by the church as a festive period to enjoy food, drink, and revelry before the fasting and penitence of Lent. Today,…
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie AN AMERICAN TAIL: FIEVEL GOES WEST Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the…
Two years after his exoneration, Leon Benson returns to Indianapolis to celebrate his own freedom, shine a light on the Indy rap scene, and lift up the stories of those like him. Benson,AKA EL BENTLY 448, will blend his talent of rap, hip-hop, and R&B with the stylings of King V, Mr. Ward317, Quano to…
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you dreamed of being a paranormal investigator? Are you ready to meet the spirits who've been living in our building for over 100 years? The Athenaeum Foundation and Unseen Press bring you an exclusive opportunity to experience, interact and investigate one of the most haunted buildings in Indiana -…
Pride & Joy is a community art show celebrating Indy's LGBTQ+ artists. The Athenaeum's Christel DeHaan ArtSpace is proud to host this exhibition of artwork from Indy-local members of the LGBTQ+ community. The central theme of this exhibition is creative self-expression, and the diversity within this concept is mirrored by the diversity of our exhibiting artists.…
St. Benno Fest is BOCK and better than ever! Join the Athenaeum in the Auditorium on Saturday, April 26 as they celebrate a classic German-American event over 110 years in the making! This event has everything--bier, live music, a 6-foot tall billy goat, and an appearance from the man, the myth, the legend--St. Benno himself!…
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie MADAGASCAR Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends -- Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo -- have spent…
We’re going hog wild! If you’ve never been to a real hog roast (or spanferkel as the Germans call it), now’s your chance! Celebrate dads and summer with us at Das GartenGrillFest, a backyard barbecue brunch (say that 5 times fast!) for our Athenaeum friends and family. Grab a plate and get in line for…
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie THE NEVERENDING STORY On his way to school, Bastian (Barret Oliver) ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about…
Join Coat Check Coffee for our first-ever pop-up market on July 25th, 5:30p-9:30p! We’re hosting a handful of local artists and vintage vendors from Indy as well as keeping our bar open late for some coffee bevs, cocktails, and limited snacks. Beer and wine will be served on the 2nd floor. Also explore the building…
The Athenaeum Foundation presents a free screening of THE PEOPLE'S JOKER (2022, dir. Vera Drew, 1h32m, Not Rated) Film begins at 8:00pm in the Athenaeum's Basile Theatre. Join us before the movie starts at Coat Check Coffee (on the first floor) for a pop-up market featuring local vendors and a specialty drink menu. Make your night…
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie MATILDA (1996) This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull…