20th Annual Inner Beauty Pageant

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

The Inner Beauty Pageant was established in 2002 by Chrystal Hines, President/CEO.  The Inner Beauty Pageant is committed to encourage and inspire young ladies to value their inner attributes in a world that is known to only nurture outer appearance. This pageant isn't simply a glamorous evening of formal dresses and Indianapolis' most talented; it is…

The aaf Indianapolis AAA Celebration Awards

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Sponsored by the AAF, the American Advertising Awards honor excellence in advertising and cultivate the highest creative standards in the industry. With 60,000 entries, the American Advertising Awards are the nation’s largest advertising competition. The competition begins at the local level with over 200 AAF member clubs around the country. The local winners proceed to…

Max Kade Film Series: Sunset Boulevard (1950)

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

The Max Kade Film Series seeks to celebrate German storytelling through film. Presented in partnership with the Max Kade German-American Center. Sunset Boulevard: In Hollywood of the 50’s, the obscure screenplay writer Joe Gillis is not able to sell his work to the studios, is full of debts and is thinking in returning to his hometown. He is…

Cereal Cinema: Paddington

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie PADDINGTON After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear (Ben Whishaw) makes his way to England in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington" for the london train station, finds shelter with…

Max Kade Film Series: Emil and the Detectives (1931)

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

The Max Kade Film Series seeks to celebrate German storytelling through film. Presented in partnership with the Max Kade German-American Center. Emil and the Detectives follows a young boy named Emil who has been packed off to visit relatives in Germany. While en route on the train, Emil’s money is stolen by a penny-ante thief. The boy enlists…

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The Bodyguard The Musical

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.   A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of…

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The Bodyguard The Musical

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.   A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of…

Cereal Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie. The Muppet Christmas Carol The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets -- Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the…

Sankt Nikolaus Festival

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited…

Merry Movie Nights: A Christmas Story

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Join Heartland Film at the Historic Athenaeum for a one-of-a-kind Indianapolis holiday tradition. Get your picture taken on the holiday Red Carpet, grab a cup of hot chocolate, don your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy this classic film with a glass of wine or beer. Come early to shop the Athenaeum Chriskindlmarkt in the beer garden,…

Merry Movie Nights: It’s A Wonderful Life

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Join Heartland Film at the Historic Athenaeum for a one-of-a-kind Indianapolis holiday tradition. Get your picture taken on the holiday Red Carpet, grab a cup of FREE hot chocolate, listen to live music of the season, don your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy this classic film with a glass of wine or beer. Doors will…

WFYI Presents: Listen Up with Marc Brown

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Join WFYI for an exclusive conversation with Marc Brown, creator of Arthur, at Listen Up presented by Lumina Foundation and Plews Shadley Racher & Braun. WFYI invites you to join us on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum in the Basile Theatre. Brown will share insights about how he created the character…