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…
Art Saves Lives is a community art show exploring themes of mental health, suicide prevention & survivorship, and the journeys we take towards hope. This juried exhibition is hosted in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Indiana Chapter and the Athenaeum Foundation. Featuring works by over two dozen artists working in multiple…
The Artists of Studio C is a showcase by the Studio C Arts Collective, a co-op of local artists who work in a variety of mediums. The Athenaeum’s Christel DeHaan ArtSpace is proud to partner with Studio C for this September showcase. Explore the ArtSpace to see curated works by: Anne Emison Wishard • Abstract Photography…
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…
Join Coat Check Coffee for pop-up market #2 on September 19th, 6–10pm! 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. Make your night complete with a special 30th anniversary screening of Hackers (1995) starting at…
"Remember, hacking is more than just a crime. It's a survival trait." Join us for a special 30th anniversary screening of Hackers (1995) hosted by the Athenaeum Foundation and Indy Film Fest. This star-studded cyber-cult classic has everything you want in a 90's flick: floppy disks, chain-smoking teens, Matthew Lillard in tiny sunglasses. Plot…
About CCO Circle City Orchestra (CCO) is an all-volunteer, registered 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to provide inclusive, supportive, and enjoyable rehearsal and performance opportunities for orchestral musicians of the Indianapolis area, and to provide accessible concerts for anyone who would like to see or hear us! About the Show Concert begins at 4:00…
The Best Haus Party is Back! Get ready to raise your steins and join us at the Athenaeum’s 17th annual GermanFest, the best Haus party in Indy! This all-ages celebration on October 4 promises a day of fun for everyone, filled with bier, brats, and wiener dogs! Enjoy live music, beers on tap, delicious eats, and…
About the Show: Transitions and Belonging: German American Artists in Indiana, celebrates the profound experiences and artistic contributions of six German-born artists who have made Indiana their home. It explores important themes of transition, identity, and the search for belonging in a new cultural landscape. The exhibition is particularly fitting for the Athenaeum, a building…
Prepare to be amazed by Gabriella Lester, one of the fastest-growing names in the world of magic. With her quick wit and sardonic charm, this internationally award-winning magician and escapologist has sold out over 500 shows in a single year. She is one of the youngest performers to ever tackle Houdini's daring suspended straitjacket escape…
In 1919, Spiritualism gripped the heartland as Hoosiers sought connection after catastrophic losses from the First World War and a pandemic that swept the nation. A new world emerged as performers, prophets, and true practitioners capitalized on the opportunity to offer never-before-seen insights into the spirit realm. Now, your ticket invites you to step into…
In 1919, Spiritualism gripped the heartland as Hoosiers sought connection after catastrophic losses from the First World War and a pandemic that swept the nation. A new world emerged as performers, prophets, and true practitioners capitalized on the opportunity to offer never-before-seen insights into the spirit realm. Now, your ticket invites you to step into…