Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’
In-person Art & Soul events are scheduled for February at the Cabaret, Jazz Kitchen and Indianapolis Artsgarden.
Madame Walker Legacy Center
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New book highlights cultural impact of Madam Walker’s ‘joy goddess’ daughter
As an heiress and accomplished marketer of Madam C.J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower, A’Lelia Walker hosted rising stars of Black culture. Poet Langston Hughes deemed her a “joy goddess.”
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Opera converges with jazz in ‘Yardbird’ production
In his 34 years, Charlie Parker lived life on an operatic scale. The saxophone player from Kansas City reinvented an art form by bringing bebop to center stage, but behind the scenes Parker grappled with addiction and temptation. Parker’s life is portrayed in the opera “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird,” which is set to make its Indianapolis […]
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Rooftop venue planned at 96-year-old Walker Theatre
A 100-capacity rooftop event venue is planned at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, the historic building at 617 Indiana Ave that opened in 1927.
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Musical being prepped for Broadway to bring stars to the Walker
Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller and University High alum Morgan Wood will perform new songs of the “Five Points” musical in Indianapolis.
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‘Babyface’ Edmonds comes home for Walker Theatre’s 95th anniversary
This weekend’s “welcome back” events at the Walker include Friday’s Babyface show, block parties on Saturday and Sunday, and celebrating the completion of $15 million in renovations.
Indiana Avenue advocates say interstate plans key to revitalization
Groups that hope to see revitalization in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood are paying close attention to how future interstate construction projects will affect the area.
Biden pushes electric vehicle chargers as energy costs spike
The president is hoping to do even more to promote electric vehicles, including a provision for a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who buy electric vehicles through 2026 that’s been floated as part of his proposed $1.85 trillion social services and climate bill.
Cultural Trail secures $1M donation for expansion project
The donation, from the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation, brings the project’s fundraising total to $27 million. The total project cost is estimated at $30 million.
Black residents near Indiana Avenue want projects in tune with neighborhood
A $70 million mixed-use proposal—later withdrawn—by Buckingham Cos. for property at 719 Indiana Ave. owned by the Walker Center met significant opposition.
Buckingham withdraws plans for $70M project along Indiana Avenue
A formal withdrawal of project plans was filed Friday, Nov. 20 with the city of Indianapolis, although no reason was offered.
Plan for major apartment project next to Walker Theatre moves ahead
The proposed complex next to the Madam Walker Legacy Center would include about 344 apartment units ranging from studios to three bedrooms, with most of those likely used by IUPUI students.
Madame Walker Theatre names interim leader
Anita Harden, retired president of Community Hospital East, will guide the local cultural organization while it evaluates its long-term strategy.
Lilly Endowment gift aimed at Walker Theatre renovation
Lilly Endowment’s $500,000 gift will help fund needed maintenance to the historic building on Indiana Avenue. Center directors say the theater needs a new HVAC system, in addition to electrical wiring, lighting and sound equipment.
Madame Walker Theatre hires CEO
Terry Whitt Bailey, former director of Muncie’s Cornerstone Center for the Arts, will join the Madame Walker Theatre
Center in Indianapolis April 12 as president and CEO.