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17th Annual Spirit & PlacePublic Conversation

Sunday, November 11, 5:30-7:00 PM FREE

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Three visionaries combine—and showcase—their talentsto explore P LAY!

{Jane McGonigal, bestselling author of Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World (2011), is a game designer and futurist who harnesses the power of Internet games for public good. As creative director for Social Chocolate, she invents games powered by the science of positive emotion and social connection.

Susan Sparks is a professional comedian, former triallawyer, and currently serves as senior pastor of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City. Author ofLaugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power ofHumor (2010), she has also been featured in O Magazine,The New York Times, USA Today, among others.

David Darling is an innovative cellist whose improvisational mixes of jazz, pop, rock, country and New Age have earned world-wide respect and several honors including two Grammy awards, most recently for “Prayer for Compassion” (2010). Raised and educated in Indiana, he is co-founder of Music For People, an international organization that teaches music improvisation.

Kevin Armstrong will moderate; Q&A to follow. Meet the speakersat the book-signing afterwards. More info at spiritandplace.org.

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Find out at the 17th annual Spirit & PlaceFestival as we explore the silly and seriousdimensions of PLAY through audacious per-formances, thoughtful discussions, hilariouscomedy shows, hands-on workshops, andother engaging programs that explore every-thing from faith and football to architectureand homelessness.

Be sure to check out GAMESpot, a series ofquirky sidewalk games throughout Indy thatremix relationships between people andplaces (see inside back cover), and the Signature Series on November 2 and 3 (see page 10-11), which features creativeurban art, orchestral contraptions, whimsicalstorytelling, and more.

Do you have the skills it takes to be a pumpkin

flinger? Is playing in church blasphemous?

What are Indy’s top play spaces? Can machinery

be musical? Are video games a form of art?

How do we play with gender roles?

V isit spiritandplace.org for more information. Join the conversation: #SP Indy


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Major Partners

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Promotional Partners

Signature Event PartnersChristian Theological Seminary

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*IUPUI sponsors include IU School of Liberal Arts-IUPUI, Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, IU School of Informatics-IUPUI,

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signatureEVENT #1Playing in the StreetsFriday, November 2, 6:00-9:00 PM

Harrison Center for the ArtsFREE

Celebrate playful place-making on First Friday! Artists, musicians, performanceartists, and students from Butler University express the particularity and creativityof Indy’s urban neighborhoods with original creations. See exhibits, including fea-tured work by Harrison Center Curator Kyle Ragsdale; hear local singer-songwriters;celebrate the 20th anniversary of LISC (Local Initiatives Service Corporation); andvisit dozens of booths showcasing upcoming Spirit & Place Festival programs. 317-396-3886

With support from Huntington Bank.

EVENT #2Musical Machinery Workshopwith Pierre BastienSaturday, November 3, 10:30-11:30 AM

Big Car Service CenterFREE

Learn how to create your own mechanical instruments and orchestral contraptionsin this hands-on workshop with French composer and sound installation artistPierre Bastien. In 1986, Bastien built a mechanical orchestra activated by electro-motors that play on acoustic instruments from all over the world. Today, he and his musical machines collaborate with dance companies, circuses, video artists,fashion designers, and musicians globally. Bastien will be showcased in an afternoon performance. 317-450-6630

With support from the Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund.

EVENT #3Our Lives as Sacred Story with Carrie NewcomerSaturday, November 3, Noon-2:00 PM

Christian Theological Seminary, Rm. 166FREE; on-line preregistration encouraged

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With support from the Worship Renewal Grant of the Calvin Institute for ChristianWorship, Lilly Endowment Inc., Lockerbie Central, and Studio Ninety-Six.

EVENT #4Musical Machinery Performancewith Pierre BastienSaturday, November 3, 3:00-5:00 PM

The Indianapolis Public Library, Central LibraryClowes Auditorium, FREE

Music and mechanics collide! Experimental instrument builder and sound installa-tion artist Pierre Bastien comes to Indianapolis from France for a unique perform-ance that blends live trumpet sounds with screen projections of on-site, mechanicalsound sculptures built by Bastien. His work is described as “a timeless soundingorchestra, both futuristic and slightly dada, conjuring ancient traditions in its sur-prisingly sensuous music.” Bastien will also lead a morning workshop on buildingmechanical instruments. 317-450-6630

With support from the Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund.

EVENT #5Miracles, Myths, Lyrics, & LiesSaturday, November 3, 6:30-8:00 PM

Christian Theological SeminaryShelton Auditorium$20, $15 Students and Retirees

Singer-songwriters Carrie Newcomer and Krista Detor and writers Phil Gulley andScott Russell Sanders will weave story and song together in a harmony that explores the playful side of spirituality. These four award-winning and belovedHoosier artists will share humorous essays, tall tales, and tender songs that blendwhimsy and wonder with mystery and merriment in a performance that is by turnsromantic, spiritual, and hilarious. 317-931-4224

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EVENT #6Playful PaintingSunday, November 4, 2:00-4:00 PM

Joy’s House

What forms of play have withstood the test of time? Blend generations and colorsas you talk about past and present day play activities while you paint a mug,plate, or bowl during this all-ages event. Your painted creation will be fired andavailable for pick-up approximately one week after the event. 317-791-5930

EVENT #7Swinging My FeetSunday, November 4, 2:00-4:00 PM

(reception and exhibit)Saturday, November 10, 2:00-4:00 PM

(teen interfaith dialogue)Indiana Interchurch Center

Join local interfaith teens as they present their visual art expressions of faith andplay. Enjoy the exhibit, listen to the teens discuss their work, and vote for your favorite at the gallery or online. Votes will help determine the 2012 scholarshipwinners. 317-755-8400

EVENT #8The Wright Way to PlaySunday, November 4, 2:00-4:30 PM

Indiana Landmarks Center, Cook Theater

Did you know Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous architectural designs were inspired by the work of FriedrichFroebel, the creator of kindergarten?Join a guest speaker and students andstaff from The Orchard School as theyexplore and demonstrate the way simple shapes can be the buildingblocks for imagination and design. 800-450-4534

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EVENT #9Let's Dance! Sunday, November 4, 2:30-5:00 PM

Indianapolis School of Ballet

Put on your dancing shoes and get mov-ing! Nothing begs you to play like music.Get a great workout while learning five different styles of dance: Latin ballroom,smooth ballroom, tap, modern, and ballet.Beginners are welcome! 317-955-7525

EVENT #10Dare To Have Fun in ChurchSunday, November 4, 3:00-5:00 PM

Roberts Park United Methodist Church

Is playing in church blasphemous?Discover the playful nature of God

in this “playshop” of information, interactive playtime, and discussion. Walk awaywith skills that can help you incorporate play into your home, workplace, congregation, and spiritual life. 317-997-0345

EVENT #11Moonlit Nigerian SquareSunday, November 4, 3:00-5:00 PM

The Athenaeum, Auditorium

Step into a Nigerian square filled with moonlight, music, storytelling, and childrenhaving fun. Enjoy the Athenaeum as never before while you relax with your family,play popular Nigerian games, learn about Nigerian culture, and snack on traditionalfood. 317-292-5856

EVENT #12It’s More than a GameSunday, November 4, 3:30-5:00 PM

The Athenaeum, Theatre

It IS about MORE THAN A GAME! Play andcompetition pervade our culture in ways thataffect us every day. Bill Littlefield, host ofNPR's Only A Game will toss out provocativethoughts, regale you with stories, and want to hear your thinking about play and competition. 317-636-2020

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EVENT #13Bali DreamSunday, November 4, 8:00-9:30 PM

Friday, November 9, 8:00-9:30 PM

Saturday, November 10, 2:00-3:30 PM


Sunday, November 11, 2:00-3:30 PM

Butler University, Dept. of Theatre, Butler Studio Theatre, Lilly Hall 168

Shadow puppets and Shakespeare? See A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you’venever seen it before…in the Balinese theater tradition, which brings music, movement, and spoken word together. Steeped in both theater traditions, this play is sure to be unpredictable and unforgettable. 317-940-9247

EVENT #14Jazz Meets KlezmerMonday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 PM

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

What do America’s Deep South and the Jews of Eastern Europe have in common?Improvisation links two musical traditions: jazz and klezmer. Watch the two stylesmerged in performance and participate in their improvisation by suggestingthemes. Bring a donation or band instrument in good repair to help IndianapolisPublic School music students. 317-255-6647

EVENT #15Messy ChurchMonday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 PM

Roberts Park United Methodist Church

Learn how to breathe new life into your church with this play-filled learning and worship strategy. Described as "Vacation Bible School on steroids," Messy Church was created in the

United Kingdom. Videos, hands-on activities, case studies, discussion, and a pres-entation by UK's National Team Leader Lucy Moore will inspire you. 317-997-0345

EVENT #16Games through the AgesTuesday, November 6, 6:00-8:30 PM

Conner Prairie

Bring family and friends to explore games from the past and present. Board games,historic toys, and 19th-century party games are sure to delight all ages. At 7 p.m.,discover the fun and importance of play for adults from Terry Zoubal, active olderadult coordinator at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA. 317-776-6000

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EVENT #17Art & Play in Child PsychiatryTuesday, November 6, 6:30-8:30 PM

Indiana Medical History Museum

Sometimes crayons and markers are better tools for expressing difficult emotions.Discover the rich history, methods, and benefits of art and play therapy for children. After a discussion with experts in the field, explore an exhibit to learnmore, enjoy refreshments, and ask the experts your own questions. 317-635-7329

EVENT #18Playing as We AgeWednesday, November 7, 10:00 AM-NoonPike YMCA

Can building sandcastles or chasing fireflies improve your well-being as you age?Get the facts in an informative presentation, and then brainstorm new ways to ex-press your exuberance and joy. Finally, turn those ideas into actions as you practicebeing playful. 317-679-6732

EVENT #19Gender Bender!Wednesday, November 7, 7:00-9:00 PM

All Souls Unitarian Church

From Edna Turnblad in the musical Hair Sprayto Octavian in Strauss’s opera Rosenkavalier,gender roles on the stage are sometimesblurred, disguised, or switched. Enjoy a light-hearted and touching performance that exploresgender roles and stereotypes. Audience

members are invited to cross-dress (optional). Make a gift to the Damien Center to receive a feather dog or fedorg to wear that night. 513-545-2579

EVENT #20We Play a Different WayThursday, November 8, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

VSA Indiana

Stress is believed to trigger 70% of visits to doctors. Everyone needs play, and thatincludes people with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. See the premierof this local documentary to understand the need for adaptive recreational activityand learn how to bring it to your community. 317-926-1660

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EVENT #21Age of ChampionsThursday, November 8, 12:30-3:00 PM

University of Indianapolis, Center for Aging & Community

This film follows the story of a group of senior athletes–all chasing gold at the National Senior Games. Win or lose, they’reliving proof it’s never too late to become achampion. After the film, join a panel

discussion on athleticism and competition among seniors. 317-791-5930

EVENT #22Drumming to the Beat of the CommunityThursday, November 8, 6:00-8:00 PM

Franklin College, Napolitan Student Center

Experience the powerful sound and community of an American drum circle. All par-ticipants, from beginning to advanced drummers, are invited to play and discoverthe history and communal role of drum circles in American society. 317-738-8185

EVENT #23Nurturing the Feminine with PlayThursday, November 8, 6:00-8:30 PM

St. Luke's United Methodist Church

Rediscover your childhood love for playful creativity and joy in the context of amulti-faith community of women. Nourish your spirit and creative impulse throughfood, song, dance, and storytelling while connecting with women from diversebackgrounds and upbringings. Bring a toy or something that represents your childhood play. 317-846-3404, ext. 339

EVENT #24An Evening with Amy SedarisThursday, November 8, 7:30-10:00 PM

Madame Walker Theatre Center

Actress, author, and comedian Amy Sedarischats with WFYI’s “Art of the Matter” co-host,Travis DiNicola. Ask Ms. Sedaris your ownquestions during the Q&A and enjoy pre- and post-event performances by NoExit Performance, an adventurous Indy theatergroup. 812-371-2553

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EVENT #25Ashes to AshesThursday, November 8, 7:00-8:15 PM

Friday, November 9, 8:00-9:15 PM


Sunday, November 11, 2:00-3:15 PM

IndyFringe

This play examines the strained relationship between a busy son and his Deadheadfather. A trip home, interrupted by a surprise visit from the father’s much youngergirlfriend, explores the consequences and rewards of living a life of all work or allplay. 317-522-8099

EVENT #26Insert Coin to PlayFriday, November 9, 6:00-9:00 PM

Stutz Artists Association, Rm. B-110

What do gaming graphics and traditional art have in common? Do video games have artistic merit? Explorethese questions and more in this multimedia art exhibitand panel discussion with artists and game designers.Walk away with a fresh perspective on the intersectionsbetween gaming and art-making. 317-503-6420

EVENT #27A Paycheck AwayFriday, November 9, 7:00-9:00 PM

Farm Bureau Insurance Building

If you were homeless, could you get outof it yourself? In this table-top game, facethe real life circumstances, challenges,and choices that homeless people faceevery day. Afterwards, debrief with gameplayers and facilitators to explore how you can help the homeless. 317-861-5935

EVENT #28Faith, Fasting, and FootballFriday, November 9, 7:00-9:00 PM

Center for Interfaith Cooperation

How does an Arab-American football team compete while fasting for Ramadan?Muslim teens in Detroit confront rivals on the field during this holy month andstruggle for acceptance in post 9/11 America in the documentary Fordson: Faith,Fasting, Football. See the movie, listen to a discussion with players, coaches, andfilm directors, and take part in a Q&A. 317-641-0062

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EVENT #29FlipSideFriday, November 9, 7:30-9:00 PM

Basile Opera Center

Opera turns topsy-turvy as traditionalscenes are refurbished with different circumstances, characters, and impro-vised musical moments. Along the way,you'll get to practice your own whimsyby playing with the cast. 317-283-3531

Ashes to AshesFriday, November 9, 8:00-9:15 PM

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Bali DreamFriday, November 9, 8:00-9:30 PM


EVENT #30Spirited ChaseSaturday, November 10, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

WFYI

Go on a mystery tour of seven destinationsto explore the impact and fun of play in Indy.At each location, you’ll have the chance toexperience the site, take photos, and interactwith the host to think about play in this cityin new and engaging ways. 317-636-2020

EVENT #31Just Say Play!Saturday, November 10, 9:00 AM-NoonRuth Lilly Health Education Center

Bring the whole family for a whirlwind ofphysical fun and fitness activities. Test yourhula-hooping skills, watch a powwowdance, play with beach balls, invent adance, and make an activity calendar to ensure you’ll always have time to play. 317-924-0904

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EVENT #32Telling a Story through DanceSaturday, November 10, 9:30 AM-NoonShortridge Middle School

Do you sometimes feel you and your daughter are from different planets? Exploreways to communicate with each other through dance, drama, and storytelling.Daughters and mothers will split-up to get hands-on experience in creative commu-nication, and then come back together to share stories. 317-924-6810

EVENT #33Live the GameSaturday, November 10, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Garfield Park Arts Center

YOU are the game piece in life-sized board gamesin Garfield Park! Experience “Adventure Kingdom,”try out new games, make one to take home, seea Lego© city, and learn fun facts about game history. Come alone or with a friend; playergroups will consist of friends, families, andstrangers alike. 317-327-7135

EVENT #34Horse Play!Saturday, November 10, 1:00-4:00 PM

Meridian Street United Methodist Church

Kids can wrangle their reading skills as they embark onhorse adventures to improve literacy. Listen to a storyalongside Prince the Horse, meet his friends (realhorses!), and play horse games. Don’t forget to check outthe complimentary concessions or to catch a shuttle froma local community center. 317-253-3237

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EVENT #35Laughter: The Universal LanguageSaturday, November 10, 7:30-9:30 PM

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck

Laugh your way through a cabaret-styleperformance by two renowned comedians,Rabbi Bob Alper and Mohammed Amer, a Muslim. Experience firsthand the wayhumor can overcome differences andbring us together. 317-253-3441

EVENT #36The Newest Recital in the WorldSaturday, November 10, 7:30-9:00 PM

Anderson University, York Performance Hall

The saying goes “practice makes perfect.” But what happens when the performanceis improvised on the spot? Take an active role in creating this performance of improvised classical solos and ensembles which will be sung in English and Gibberish (a nonsense language). 765-641-4351

Ashes to AshesSaturday, November 10, 8:00-9:15 PM


Bali DreamSaturday, November 10, 8:00-9:30 PM


EVENT #37The Great Pumpkin Fling ThingSunday, November 11, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Garfield Park Arts Center

Watch as pumpkins are flung across the sky by catapults created by Ivy Tech students. Children of all ages can make their own miniature catapultsand trebuchets and decorate their own pumpkins to join the pumpkin flinging fun. 317-916-7832

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EVENT #38Veterans Reclaim Armistice Day: Healing through the HumanitiesSunday, November 11, Noon-5:00 PM

Indiana War Memorial

The arts can help veterans understand and communicate their military experience.Veterans, their families, and the community are invited to tell their stories throughvisual art, performance, and written word. See their creations, learn about the history of veterans expressing war through the arts from a distinguished panel ledby Steve Inskeep of NPR's Morning Edition, and experiment with your own creativeactivities. 317-652-1954

Ashes to AshesSunday, November 11, 2:00-3:15 PM


Bali DreamSunday, November 11, 2:00-3:30 PM


EVENT #3917th Annual Spirit and Place Public ConversationSunday, November 11, 5:30-7:00 PM

Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Toby

Game designer and futurist Jane McGonigal, Grammy-winner and cellist David Darling,and comedian and Baptist minister Susan Sparks will combine (and showcase) theirtalents to examine the role of play in our individual and community life. See insidefront cover for more detail!

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2012Advisory BoardDavid Wantz, Chair

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Robin Thoman, Vice Chair

Scenario Adebesin

Keira Amstutz

David Bodenhamer

Ronald Caltabiano

Ken Durgans

Lewis Galloway

Colleen Heeter

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Michael Kaufmann

Leslie Kidwell

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Ben Shine, Event Selection

Shariq Siddiqui, Business Model

Callie Smith, Signature Events

Chelsea Smock, Promotions

Evan Strange, Promotions

Joanna Taft, Signature Events

Robin Thoman, Business Model

Gail Thomas Strong, Event

Selection

David Wantz, Business Model

Yolanda White, Promotions

Nathan Wilson, Event Selection

StaffPam Blevins Hinkle, Director

Jennifer Gilles,

Program Coordinator

Ruth Hinkle, Communications Intern

Deeksha Kapoor, Social Media Intern

Committee MembersJordan Bishop, Promotions

Vicki Bohlsen, Promotions

Nicole Brandt, Promotions

Linda Broadfoot, Promotions

Linda Brothers, Volunteers

Theresa Browning, Promotions

Judith Cebula, Event Selection

Ernest Disney Britton,

Event Selection

Kirsten Eamon-Shine, Promotions

Colleen Heeter, Event Selection

Kristin Hess, Event Selection

Brandon Judkins, Event Selection

Erin Kelley, Event Selection

Jessica Kiefer, Promotions

David Kosene, Business Model

Peggy Lee, Event Selection

Shari Lipp-Levine, Event Selection

Shauta Marsh, Signature Events

Laura Mays, Maribeth Smith

& Associates

Cheri O'Neill, Business Model

Amanda Parrett, Promotions

Gail Payne, Event Selection


Risky BusinessThe 2013 Spirit & Place Festival will explore the theme RISK. Hoosiers are not generally considered risk-takers. A recent essay on Indiana’shistory noted, "We are followers, not leaders; thestate of vice-presidents, not presidents. Our motto is...‘Good enough is good enough’." At the same time, ourhistory is dotted with impressive contrary evidence, from the revitalization of downtown Indianapolis and construction of a multi-million dollar footballstadium (without a team!) to the hosting of the 1987 Pan Am Games and the2012 Super Bowl.

What issues need strategic risk-taking? How can we surf the space betweensafety and danger in ways that stimulate community vitality? What risks can we take during Spirit & Place to galvanize change for pressing social,economic, and educational challenges? Visit spiritandplace.org for guidelinesif you are interested in presenting a program, performance, panel discussion,workshop, exhibit, or other program that examines RISK in November 2013.

About the Spirit & Place FestivalWinner of the NUVO Cultural Vision Award and the Indiana AchievementAward, the Spirit & Place Festival builds stronger and more inclusive communities. Now in its 17th year, the festival’s “never-seen-before” programs reveal—and shape—civic vibrancy by linking disparate people and organizations, mobilizing ideas, and forging personal and institutionalconnections in a time when civic participation is in decline. Through the arts,the festival uses the language of metaphor to explore sometimes difficultideas. Through the humanities, the festival illuminates the distinct and common narratives of the human condition. Through religion, the festivalembraces the values of compassion, fairness, hospitality, and service thatfuel our life in community.

Spirit & Place is a community project managed by The Polis Center, part ofthe IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. The Polis Center works collaborativelyto provide community-based research, analysis, information, and access toadvanced information technologies. Spirit & Place is an example of Polis’scommitment to creating collaborative, practical, and effective solutions forthe communities in which we live.

C ontact Us:Spirit & Place FestivalThe Polis Center1200 Waterway Blvd.Indianapolis, IN 46202

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accessABILITY Center for Independent Living, Inc. ................................................................................20Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc.........................................................................................20, 34All Souls Unitarian Church ......................................................................................................................19Alpha & Omega Project for Contemporary Religious Arts ........................................................................7American Indian Center of Indiana, Inc. ..................................................................................................31American Legion University Veterans Post 360 ......................................................................................38Anderson University

School of Music Theatre and Dance ..........................................................................................29, 36Big Car ..................................................................................................................................................2, 4Bottom-Line Performance........................................................................................................................27Butler University

Dept. of Theatre ................................................................................................................................13Career Learning and Employment Center for Veterans with Disabilities ................................................38Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation..............................................................................................................20Center for Interfaith Cooperation ............................................................................................5, 7, 28, 35Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development ..................................27Ceramic Dreams ........................................................................................................................................6Christian Theological Seminary ......................................................................................................3, 5, 35Congregation Beth-El Zedeck ..................................................................................................................35Conner Prairie ..........................................................................................................................................16Dances of Universal Peace ......................................................................................................................23Dayspring Center ....................................................................................................................................27Dramatic Difference ................................................................................................................................38Easter Seals Crossroads..........................................................................................................................33Fitness and More for Seniors, LLC ..........................................................................................................21Franklin College ......................................................................................................................................22Franklin Symphonic Council ....................................................................................................................22Garfield Park Arts Center ..................................................................................................................33, 37Girl Scout Troop 1998 ..............................................................................................................................11Girl Scouts of Central Indiana ..........................................................................................................32, 33Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis ............................................................................................................32Global Vision Childrens Network..............................................................................................................11Harrison Center for the Arts ......................................................................................................................1Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana ..............................................................................38iMOCA ..................................................................................................................................................2, 4Indiana Clergy Play Group ......................................................................................................................10Indiana Humanities ..............................................................................................................12, 38, page 3Indiana Interchurch Center........................................................................................................................7Indiana Landmarks....................................................................................................................................8Indiana Medical History Museum ............................................................................................................17Indiana National Guard ..........................................................................................................................38Indiana School for the Deaf....................................................................................................................20Indianapolis First Friends Meeting ..........................................................................................................10Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation ........................................................................................................14Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival ..............................................................................................................24Indianapolis Museum of Art ..............................................................................................................13, 39Indianapolis Opera............................................................................................................................29, 36Indianapolis Public Schools

Music Department..............................................................................................................................14Indianapolis School of Ballet ....................................................................................................................9Indy Pride................................................................................................................................................24

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Indy Reads ..............................................................................................................................................34IndyFringe................................................................................................................................................25IndyLUG (Indiana LEGO Users Group) ....................................................................................................33Interfaith Hunger Initiative ........................................................................................................................5IUPUI

Herron School of Art & Design..........................................................................................................38Art Therapy Program ....................................................................................................................17

IU School of MedicineDept. of Psychiatry ......................................................................................................................17

Senior Academy ................................................................................................................................18Ivy Tech Community College of Central Indiana ....................................................................................37

School of Fine Arts & Design ............................................................................................................33Joy's House ..............................................................................................................................................6Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library ............................................................................................................38LEAP Program..........................................................................................................................................20Lockerbie Central ......................................................................................................................................3Meridian Street United Methodist Church ..............................................................................................34Messy Church US ....................................................................................................................................15Midtown Community Mental Health Center ............................................................................................17Muslim Alliance of Indiana................................................................................................................28, 35National Beep Baseball Association........................................................................................................20Network of Biblical Storytellers International ..........................................................................................5NoExit Performance ................................................................................................................................24Pakistan American Friendship Association ..............................................................................................23Plow Digital/Plow Games ........................................................................................................................26Purdue University

College of Health and Human SciencesThe Military Family Research Institute ........................................................................................38

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Sports Program ................................................................................20Riolo Dance ..............................................................................................................................................9Roberts Park United Methodist Church..............................................................................................10, 15Ruth Lilly Health Education Center..........................................................................................................31Samara - John E. Christian House ............................................................................................................8Society for Creative Anachronism ..........................................................................................................33St. Luke's United Methodist Church........................................................................................................23Studio Ninety-Six ......................................................................................................................................3Stutz Artists Association..........................................................................................................................26The Children's Museum of Indianapolis ..........................................................................................page 3The Icarus Ensemble................................................................................................................................14The Indianapolis Public Library

Central Library ....................................................................................................................................4The Orchard School ..................................................................................................................................8The Steele Project....................................................................................................................................19Twilight Productions................................................................................................................................25University of Indianapolis........................................................................................................................31

Center for Aging & Community......................................................................................................6, 21VSA Indiana ............................................................................................................................................20WFYI ........................................................................................................................................12, 30, 38YMCA of Greater Indianapolis ..................................................................................................................16

Baxter YMCA ......................................................................................................................................21Pike YMCA..........................................................................................................................................18

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MajorLilly Endowment Inc.Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable

Foundation, Inc.Bohlsen Group

ChampionIUPUIThe Indianapolis Foundation,

a CICF AffiliateThe Polis CenterUniversity of Indianapolis

VisionaryIU School of Liberal Arts, IUPUIKelley School of Business

IndianapolisIndianapolis Museum of ArtAnn & Christopher StackWishard Health Services

LeadingDavid & Penny BodenhamerChristel DeHaan Family Foundation

in honor of the children and families of Christel House

Christian Theological SeminaryFranklin CollegeIndiana HumanitiesIndianapolis Downtown, Inc.Second Presbyterian Church*Gretchen WolframWFYI

ContributingKevin & Nancy ArmstrongLewis Galloway & Bunny AlexanderPamela Blevins Hinkle &

C. Eric HinkleIU School of Informatics, IUPUIDavid KoseneW.J. McCarthy

in honor of clients and colleagues of 2011

Michael & Cynthia McConnellNorthminster Presbyterian Church*Office of Diversity, Equity and

Inclusion, IUPUISilver In The CitySt. Luke's United Methodist

Church*Ann & Christopher Stack

in honor of Pam Blevins HinkleRobin & Carole ThomanDavid Wantz & Susan Fleck

SustainingCongregation Beth-El Zedeck*Aron & Art DibaccoRhonda Fox Waltz & Kevin WaltzIndianapolis Hebrew Congregation*Jon Laramore & Janet McCabeCheri O'Neill & Bruce Hetrick

PartnersJoseph & Barbara Alpert

in honor of Rabbi Sandy SassoKeira Amstutz & Shawn MulhollandJoyce & Robert ArcherJeanne & Glen BohannonLydia BrasherRonald Caltabiano & John MuggeJudith Cebula & Michael RedmondM.L. CoufalMargaret & Michael CrawfordClarita DonaldsonLawrence & Claudette EinhornFirst Congregational Church

of Indianapolis*Jacqueline GriswoldColleen HeeterJane Henegar & Matthew GutweinMark & Dianne Foglesong

in honor of John D. HilmerStephen & Anne JaySharon & John KandrisMichael KaufmannMarty & Ellen KrauseAnne Laker & Joseph MerrickDeborah LawrenceMargaret MaxwellEdith MillikanMary Jane & John MitchellNur Allah Islamic Center*D. Harrison RoyceWilliam L. ScottShariq & Sobia SiddiquiJoanna & William TaftLisa Tavormina & Jeff McClainM. Jane UtterbackSusan VinicorRosalind Harris Webb &

Mallory WebbRobert & Ellen WhittWilliam & Audrey Wiebenga

FriendsDona ArmstrongPamela BennettEvangene BondMartha June BradshawKathleen & Charles BrinkmanJohn & Melissa BuechlerSabrina & David FallsRobert Ferrell

Nadine GanttSamuel & Margaret HazlettMartha J. HinkleCathy A. HoldtDavid & Mimi JoseLeslie & Michael KidwellCarol & James KillenTibor Klopfer &

Shawna Frazer-KlopferJohn Kroetz

in memory of Bob JacksonBeverly LangFaith M. LevittTherese Ann MaxwellTilden & Cathy MendelsonMarilyn PeachinWilliam & Deborah PeddieRuth Perkins

in honor of Imelda O'ConnorByron & Ginger PlexicoPatricia Garrett RooneyGail Thomas StrongSue Ann & Richard TemperoTerri WhiteRonald & Carolyn WintrodeRobert & Nancy Withington

Matching CompanyEli Lilly & CompanyIBM International Foundation

Special ThanksKevin ArmstrongChildren’s Museum of IndianapolisKirsten Eamon-ShineIndiana HumanitiesKnow No StrangerMaribeth Smith & AssociatesGail Thomas Strong

Promotional PartnersNUVOWYFI

*Member of the Northside Interfaith Clergy Group

List reflects gifts made from September 2011 through July 2012.If your name is not listed as pre-ferred, or if it has been omitted,please accept our apologies andcall us at 317-278-3623.

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GAMESpot Partners

What is GAMESpot?Remixing relationships between people and places, 70 different games(printed on sidewalk decals) will bring fun and fitness together for all ages.

What kinds of games?With names like Monumental Boggle and Architectural Charades, some gamesare site-specific, interacting with environmental features. Others require physical feats (Tornado Tag) or mental gymnastics (Bench Bet). Some you doalone, others require you to make new friends on the spot. All of them are fun!

Who created the games?Hats off to Know No Stranger’s creative team: Ryan Felton, Stephen Giles,Alan Goffinski, Matt Helfrich, Michael Runge, Brandon Schaaf, Tom Streit, and Gavin Wilkinson.

Where are the games?Look for the red GAMESpot sidewalk decals in late October:• Monument Circle• Georgia Street• Massachusetts Avenue• Indiana Avenue• Broad Ripple• Fountain Square• Wholesale District• and other locations in downtown Indy

A map of all GAMESpot locations is available at spiritandplace.org.

Games• BUSted • Fountain Plank

• I’m Proud of Indianapolis

• Mirror Race • Smile Ninja

• Sock Swap • Statuask

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