Indianapolis Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! ===Performing arts=== [[File:Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra]] performing at [[Hilbert Circle Theatre]]]] [[File:Madame Walker Theatre Center.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Madam Walker Legacy Center]] opened on [[Indiana Avenue]] in 1927 as a cultural center for the city's African American community.<ref>{{cite web |url={{NHLS url|id=80000062}} |title=National Historic Landmark Nomination: Madam C.J. Walker Building |date=June 4, 1990 |author=Miller, Paige Putnam |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>]] Several of the city's most prominent performing arts venues and organizations are located in the downtown area, including the [[Hilbert Circle Theatre]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Hilbert Circle Theatre |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last=Gadski |first=Mary Ellen |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/circle-theatre/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> (home to the [[Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra]])<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Snyder |first1=Suzanne G. |last2=Huber |first2=Jen |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-iso/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> and the [[Indiana Theatre (Indianapolis, Indiana)|Indiana Theatre]] (home to the [[Indiana Repertory Theatre]]).<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indiana Repertory Theatre |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Jensen |first1=Joyce K. |last2=Van Allen |first2=Elizabeth J. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indiana-repertory-theatre-irt/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> Other notable venues near the central business district include [[The Cabaret]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=The Cabaret |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=March 2021 |last=Erickson |first=Norma |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/the-cabaret/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> [[Indianapolis Artsgarden]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Artsgarden |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=July 2021 |last=Verderame |first=Jyoti A. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-artsgarden/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> [[Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis)|Phoenix Theatre]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |year=2021 |title=Phoenix Theatre |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/phoenix-theatre/ |access-date=May 8, 2022 |last=Jensen |first=Joyce K. |orig-year=1994}}</ref> [[Slippery Noodle Inn]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Slippery Noodle Inn |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last=Carr Childs-Helton |first=Sally |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/slippery-noodle-inn/ |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref> and Everwise Amphitheater at [[White River State Park]], the city's largest outdoor venue.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mickey |last=Shuey |date=April 13, 2021 |url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/tcu-to-sponsor-renovated-amphitheater-at-white-river-state-park |title=Parties keep amphitheater naming-rights deal details close to vest |newspaper=Indianapolis Business Journal |publisher=IBJ Media |access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref> The [[Mass Ave Cultural Arts District]] is home to [[Old National Centre]], the oldest stagehouse in Indianapolis, having opened in 1910.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Old National Centre |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last=Darbee |first=Leigh |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/old-national-centre/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> The performing arts center features the 2,500-seat Murat Theatre, the 2,000-seat Egyptian Room, and the 600-seat Corinthian Hall. Mass Ave is also home to the [[Athenæum (Das Deutsche Haus)|Athenæum]], Basile, District, and Indy Eleven theaters, all of which host the annual [[Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival]], or "IndyFringe".<ref>{{cite web |last=Lindquist |first=Dave |url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/new-indyfringe-leader-wants-to-add-to-the-energy-on-mass-ave |date=March 16, 2023 |title=New IndyFringe leader wants to add to energy on Mass Ave |publisher=Indianapolis Business Journal |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=IndyFringe Theatre Festival |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=June 2021 |last=Opsahl |first=Sam |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-theatre-fringe-festival/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> Hedback Community Theatre in [[Herron–Morton Place Historic District|Herron–Morton]] is home to Footlite Musicals<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Footlite Musicals |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last=Cones |first=Jean |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/footlite-musicals/ |access-date=January 16, 2024}}</ref> and [[Epilogue Players]] theater companies.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Epilogue Players |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=February 2021 |last=Destefano |first=Rann |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/epilogue-players/ |access-date=January 16, 2024}}</ref> The [[Madam Walker Legacy Center]] opened in the heart of the city's [[African-American neighborhood]] on [[Indiana Avenue]] in 1927. The building's theater hosted [[vaudeville]] shows and anchored the Indiana Avenue jazz scene from the 1920s through the 1960s.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Madam Walker Legacy Center |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Gibbs |first1= Wilma |last2=Bundles |first2=A'lelia |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/madam-walker-legacy-center/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> "The Avenue" produced greats such as [[David Baker (composer)|David Baker]], [[Slide Hampton]], [[Freddie Hubbard]], [[J. J. Johnson]], [[James Spaulding]], and the Montgomery Brothers ([[Buddy Montgomery|Buddy]], [[Monk Montgomery|Monk]], and [[Wes Montgomery|Wes]]).<ref name="Montgomery">{{cite encyclopedia|editor1-last=Bodenhamer|editor1-first=David|editor2-last=Barrows|editor2-first=Robert|title=The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis|year=1994|publisher=Indiana University Press|location=Bloomington & Indianapolis|pages=840–843}}</ref> Wes Montgomery is considered one of the most influential [[jazz guitarist]]s of all time,<ref name="Montgomery"/><ref>{{cite AV media |people=Tom Moon (Music Reviewer) |date=May 25, 2015 |title=Review: 'In The Beginning,' Wes Montgomery |medium=Radio |language=en |url=https://www.npr.org/2015/05/25/409531225/review-in-the-beginning-wes-montgomery |access-date=October 15, 2017 |publisher=National Public Radio (NPR) All Things Considered |quote=He was one of the most influential guitarists of all time.}}</ref> and is credited with popularizing the "Naptown Sound".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patternindy.com/2016/08/31/wes-montgomery-and-the-indy-jazz-fest/|title=Wes Montgomery and the Indy Jazz Fest|date=August 30, 2016|author=Terri Procopio|publisher=Pattern|access-date=October 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070743/http://www.patternindy.com/2016/08/31/wes-montgomery-and-the-indy-jazz-fest/|archive-date=October 16, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Local performing arts organizations include the [[Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=IndyBaroque Music |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=February 2021 |last=Gerber |first=Thomas |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indybaroque-music/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> [[Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=February 2021 |last=Elliott |first=Bill |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-chamber-orchestra/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> [[Indianapolis Men's Chorus]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Men's Chorus |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=July 2021 |last=Hanlin |first=George |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-men-s-chorus/ |access-date=September 19, 2023}}</ref> [[Indianapolis Opera]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Opera |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Snyder |first1=Suzanne G. |last2=Van Allen |first2=Elizabeth J. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-opera/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> and [[Indianapolis Youth Orchestra]]. Other notable venues include Butler University's [[Clowes Memorial Hall]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Clowes Memorial Hall |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last=Gadski |first=Mary Ellen |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/clowes-memorial-hall/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> and [[Melody Inn (nightclub)|Melody Inn]] in [[Butler–Tarkington, Indianapolis|Butler–Tarkington]], and the Frank and Katrina Basile Opera Center and the [[Jazz Kitchen]] in [[Meridian-Kessler, Indianapolis|Meridian–Kessler]].<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Jazz Kitchen |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=May 2021 |last=Fischer |first=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/jazz-kitchen/ |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref> The city's [[Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis|Broad Ripple]] and [[Fountain Square, Indianapolis|Fountain Square]] neighborhoods are known for local live music, home to dozens of venues.<ref>{{cite news |last=Newberry |first=Laura |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/107931283 |url-access=subscription |title=Indy music store stands test of time |date=July 19, 2013 |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |access-date=May 8, 2022 |page=A9 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=According to the association, 15 to 20 businesses have opened in the neighborhood in the past two years, some of which double as music venues. 'Now not only do we have White Rabbit and Radio Radio within a block of us that do music, there are little places popping up everywhere in people's basements,' said Amy England, Osborne's daughter and the store's service manager. 'There's live music every night.'}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lindquist |first=David |date=March 19, 2016 |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/03/19/fountain-square-virginia-avenue-thurston-kimya-joyful-noise-indianapolis-kopecky-pug/81146706/ |title=Tracking live music's migration to Fountain Square |newspaper=The Indianapolis Star |publisher=Gannett |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref> Indianapolis is home to a variety of national professional musical organizations, including the [[American Pianists Association]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=American Pianists Association |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=March 2021 |last=Fuller |first=Milner |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/american-pianists-association/ |access-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> [[Bands of America]], [[Drum Corps International]], and the [[Percussive Arts Society]].<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Museums |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last1=Cox |first1=Stephen L. |last2=Fischer |first2=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/museums/ |access-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Kuzma |first=Gregory M. |url=http://halftimemag.com/articles/07-2008/07-2008-features/indianapolis.html |title=Indianapolis: The Center for the Music Arts? |date=July 14, 2008 |publisher=Muse Media, LLC |location=Cincinnati |website=halftimemag.com |access-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> Annual music festivals and competitions held in the city include the [[Drum Corps International World Class Champions]]hips, [[Indianapolis Early Music|Indianapolis Early Music Festival]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Early Music |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |orig-year=1994 |year=2021 |last=Vanderstel |first=David G. |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-early-music/ |access-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> and [[Indy Jazz Fest]].<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Indianapolis Jazz Foundation |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=July 2021 |last=Fischer |first=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/indianapolis-jazz-foundation/ |access-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> The quadrennial [[International Violin Competition of Indianapolis]] is considered among the most prestigious of its kind in the world.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=International Violin Competition of Indianapolis |encyclopedia=Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis |date=February 2021 |last=Fischer |first=Jessica Erin |publisher=Indianapolis Public Library |url=https://indyencyclopedia.org/international-violin-competition-of-indianapolis/ |access-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. 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