Ballet INitiative’s Nutcracker with a Twist brings Sugar and Spice to a holiday favorite! Follow the classic story of Clara and her Nutcracker doll, with a twist. At a Christmas party in 1920, Clara receives a nutcracker doll and dreams that she comes to life to take her to the beautiful fantasy world full of…
Ballet INitiative’s Nutcracker with a Twist brings Sugar and Spice to a holiday favorite! Follow the classic story of Clara and her Nutcracker doll, with a twist. At a Christmas party in 1920, Clara receives a nutcracker doll and dreams that she comes to life to take her to the beautiful fantasy world full of…
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,…
Celebrate the spirit of wine! Weingeist is an evening that pairs perfectly with wine enthusiasts, charcuterie fans, and romantics looking for a fun Tuesday night destination. Join us in the Athenaeum’s cozy and historic Damenverein Room for an evening of wine pairings and a special presentation from the German Wine Queens. Featuring wine selections from four…
The Athenaeum, built in 1894 and 1898 as Das Deutsche Haus, remains true to the “sound mind in a sound body” ethos of its freethinker German founders. Author Kurt Vonnegut’s architect grandfather’s firm Vonnegut & Bohn designed the German gymnasium and clubhouse, which the author declared his favorite of all of his ancestor’s works. Anxious…
Mix, mingle, and marvel. The Christel DeHaan ArtSpace features a rotating exhibit calendar showcasing the work of emerging and established artists of all disciplines. We invite you to join us for an opening reception of new artwork, as well as a free premiere of Dreamland, the new original play developed by React. The Dreamland performance…
Do you love to play euchre? Are you a fan of great locally distilled whiskey? Do you have an interest in historic Indiana landmarks? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this is the event for you! Please join us at the historic Athenaeum in downtown Indy on Saturday, March 2nd for…
Indiana Landmarks and the Athenaeum Foundation are partnering to serve up a tour of the Athenaeum—one of Indianapolis’ most beloved landmarks—and treating attendees to beer and German food. Open to people 21 and over, the “Bier & Building Tours” will combine information about the history and architecture of the Athenaeum with fun activities, glimpses into…
The legendary English folk tale of “Robin Hood” is transformed into a lively and whimsical animated adventure in this Disney classic. The story follows the cheeky and cunning fox, Robin Hood (Brian Bedford), with his fun-loving companion, Little John (Phil Harris) as they embark on a merry rebellion against the villainous Prince John (Peter Ustinov)…
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 -…
Join us at the Biergarten for an unforgettable Great American Eclipse party! Enjoy live music, food, and drinks as we gather under the open sky and toast this celestial event of a lifetime with a special beer crafted by Sun King Brewery, The Path of Totality. On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse…
