Conversations
In this issue:
Exploring Imagination: A Public Conversation
Festival 2009: Inspiring Places
Next Week’s Events

Exploring Imagination: A Public Conversation
 Sunday, November 2, 2:00 p.m., Clowes Memorial Hall (map)
Free Admission

Where does imagination reside, and who or what is cultivating its practice? What is needed to unleash public imagination in ways that benefit our communities’ economic, social, and cultural health?

The 13th annual Public Conversation will explore these and other thought-provoking questions in a spontaneous dialogue between nationally known voices in the arts, humanities, and religion. Moderated by Indiana author Scott Russell Sanders, the 2008 Public Conversation will feature Julie Dash, the first African American woman to produce a full-length general audience film release in the United States; Brian D. McLaren, a writer and national religious leader who frequently discusses postmodern thought and culture; and Richard Rodriguez, an author determined to understand the complex problems of ethnicity in modern American life.

Admission to the Public Conversation is free, but tickets are required. More info…

Festival 2009: Inspiring Places

 Spirit & Place Director Pam Blevins Hinkle leads two free workshops on Friday, November 7 about the 2009 Spirit & Place Festival, which will examine the theme Inspiring Places.

Representatives from cultural, faith-based, educational, and civic organizations are invited to attend Imagining 2009: Inspiring Places to discuss key questions: How might we build awareness for and celebrate important places in our communities and neighborhoods? What is our sense of place here in central Indiana? How do the arts, religion, and humanities contribute to our sense of place? Consider these and other questions, explore synergies with other organizations, and get your creative juices flowing for 2009. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis. (map)

After the workshop, grab lunch nearby and stay for the afternoon session, Creating Imaginative Spirit & Place Programs, where you’ll learn tips and tools for crafting a quality program for next year’s Spirit & Place Festival. This session will be held from 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis. (map)

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2008 Spirit & Place Advisory Board

Jane Henegar, Chair
State Coordinator, Project Citizen,
Indiana Bar Foundation


Rev. Kevin Armstrong, Vice Chair
Senior Pastor,
North United Methodist Church


Judith Cebula, Secretary
Director, Center for Faith & Vocation,
Butler University


The Honorable Sarah Evans Barker
Judge, United States District Court


David J. Bodenhamer
Executive Director, The Polis Center, IUPUI


Janet Boston
Director of Regional Services and Community Relations, Arts Council of Indianapolis


Simon Crookall
President and CEO,
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra


Cathleen Donnelly
Senior Exhibit Developer,
The Children's Museum


Margot L. Eccles
Vice President, LDI, Ltd.


Gloria Gaither
Gaither Family Resources
and Gaither Music Company


Dr. Lewis Galloway
Senior Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church


Darrin D. Gray
Principal, Brandirect Inc.


Colleen Heeter
Vice President of Development & Advancement,
Indiana Black Expo, Inc.


Walter Knabe
CEO, Knabe Designs


David Kosene
President, Kosene and Kosene Development
and Management Company, Inc.


Rev. Felipe N. Martínez
Associate Executive Presbyter,
Whitewater Valley Presbytery


Rev. M. Kent Millard
Senior Pastor,
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church


Gail Plater
Assistant Dean, Development & External Affairs,
IU School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI


Sandra Schweitzer, OSF
Liturgical Design Consultant, Studio TAU


David Wantz
Associate Vice President, Corporate and Community Relations, University of Indianapolis


Karen M. Whitney
Dean of Students, Vice Chancellor for
Division of Student Life, IUPUI



Advisory Board Emeritus:

Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck


Joyce Sommers
President & Executive Director,
Indianapolis Art Center


Lynn Youngblood
Senior Vice President & Provost Emeritus, University of Indianapolis




 
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