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…
"Wanted" Big Man on Campus presented by Zeta Tau Alpha Lambda Epsilon is taking place on Saturday March 29th at 7pm at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum in Indianapolis Indiana! We’re excited to see BMOC live and raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and Education. Help us reach our goal of $25,000 by…
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.…
SHAPE - Presented by Frederic & Ronza in partnership with Ball State University. A live event using the arts to elevate the voices of those affected by mental health and substance use disorders
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…
