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Read about Spirit & Place and the 2013 theme of RISK here.
Press Releases
2013Spirit & Place Festival kicks off year-round series April 9. The annual Spirit & Place Festival begins its 18th year with “Living Into the Edge,” the start of a new, year-round Signature Series of events, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at the Christian Theological Seminary Shelton Auditorium.
Spirit & Place Festival announces new changes for 2013. Scott A. Jones will be honorary chair of the 2013 festival, which celebrates the theme of “Risk;” a $2,500 cash prize to one community organization that creates a festival program most emblematic of the theme.
2012
Festival’s opening weekend will feature French composer, award-winning Hoosier artists. Spirit & Place Festival’s 17th year brings a focus on the spirit of play to Indianapolis.
Essence of ‘play’ evoked through gaming, comedy and improvisation at 2012 Spirit & Place Festival. 17th Annual Public Conversation will feature Jane McGonigal, Susan Sparks and David Darling.
2011
Festival’s opening weekend will feature legendary tattoo artist, renowned health experts. Spirit & Place Festival’s 16th year brings a focus on the body to Indianapolis.
Preview events kick off city-wide Spirit & Place Festival. The festival preview events serve up opportunities to reflect in advance on this year’s theme of “the body.”
2011 Public Conversation. Undertaker-poet, pro basketball star, and bestselling author will discuss ‘The Body’ at 2011 Spirit & Place Festival.
2010
Perpetual Pitch-In Project. Annual Indianapolis festival strives for 48-hrs of continuous pitch-in meals.
Local restaurants invited to fight world water crisis. Community organizations unite for first Indianapolis UNICEF Tap Project event.
Two hot chefs. One night. One stage. Tickets to “An Evening with Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert” on sale July 19, shortly after release of Bourdain’s new book.- June 8, 2010
2009
Pecha Kucha Indianapolis is seeking ten presenters to compete for a $10,000 prize and help turn an Indianapolis location into a more inspiring place.- September 29, 2009
Festival receives $30,000 grant from The Indianapolis Foundation - August 31, 2009
New Changes Announced for 2009 Spirit & Place Festival - July 31, 2009
Public Conversationalists Announced for 2009 Spirit & Place Festival - July 31, 2009