January '08

February '08

Auditions for The Little Tommy Parker Celebrated Colored Minstrel Show
Saturday, January 19, 2008 @ 10:00 am

Earth House Coffee & Books @ the back of Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street. Free parking to the south of the church

For more information call (317) 524-6951
e-mail ArtDirector@EKFestival.org for
appointment for Sat, January 19, 2008

EK Inc. Free Minds Reading Series & Writers Workshop
Return of the Etheridge Knight Free Peoples Poetry Workshops
Hosted by Michael L. Collins
January 3, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Special Guest Poets TBA
Open Mic & Workshop

Earth House Coffee & Books @ the back of Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street (corner of East & New York Streets). Free parking to the south of the church

First Thursday of every month; featured poet each month

Suggested minimum donation: $5.00
For more information call (317) 524-6951 or (317) 637-2716 or e-mail EK@EKFestival.org

Annual Youth Poetry Contest and
Po-Rap-Try Concert

Poetry Contest Guidelines

Po-Rap-Try Application

Deadline: March 10, 2008

Fore more information, view "March" events.

Visit our Community Calendar for listing of regular monthly events!

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Etheridge Knight Theater The Little Tommy Parker Celebrated Colored Minstrel Show
written by Carlyle Brown
"Six Black minstrel players set to perform in 1895 Hannibal, Missouri find themselves pursued by an angry white mob."

Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church, 237 N. East St, Free parking South of the church

Tickets: $15.00 advance (online)
               $20.00 at-the-door
For senior, student and group rates,
call 524-6951 or EK@EKFestival.org
Free parking to the south of the church

Click on the "Cart" button to purchase tickets.
Tickets can be picked up at the location of the play right before each performance.

Please bring proof of receipt for each online ticket purchase.

EK Inc. Free Minds Reading Series & Writers Workshop
Return of the Etheridge Knight Free Peoples Poetry Workshops
Hosted by Michael L. Collins

February 7, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Special Guest Poets TBA
Open Mic & Workshop

Earth House Coffee & Books @ the back of Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street (corner of East & New York Streets). Free parking to the south of the church

First Thursday of every month; featured poet each month

Suggested minimum donation: $5.00
For more information call (317) 524-6951 or (317) 637-2716 or e-mail EK@EKFestival.org

Auditions for Cannibal Monster
Saturday, February 23 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Ages 5 to 12 years of age; male & female

Earth House Coffee & Books @ the back of Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street. Free parking to the south of the church.

For more information call (317) 524-6951
e-mail ArtDirector@EKFestival.org

March '08

April '08

Inner-Act! Poetry, Art and You!

17th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts; Youth Poetry Contest

Entry deadline: March 10, 2008
Free, open to elementary - high school students

Download Entry Guidelines

17th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts; Po-Rap-Try Concert
Venue for young artists 21 years and under to showcase their talents in music, dance, poetry, and rap.

Entry deadline: March 10, 2008
Free, open to youth 21 years and under

Download Application

EK Inc. Free Minds Reading Series & Writers Workshop
Return of the Etheridge Knight Free Peoples Poetry Workshops
Hosted by Michael L. Collins

March 6, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Special Guest Poets TBA
Open Mic & Workshop

Earth House Coffee & Books @ the back of Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street (corner of East & New York Streets). Free parking to the south of the church

First Thursday of every month; featured poet each month

Suggested minimum donation: $5.00
For more information call (317) 524-6951 or (317) 637-2716 or e-mail EK@EKFestival.org

Visit our Community Calendar for listing of regular monthly events!

EK Inc. Free Minds Reading Series & Writers Workshop
Return of the Etheridge Knight Free Peoples Poetry Workshops. Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Etheridge Knight’s Poems From Prison. View rare footage of Etheridge reading his most noted poems.
Hosted by Michael L. Collins

April 3, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Special Guest Poets TBA
Open Mic & Workshop

Earth House Coffee & Books @ the back of Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street (corner of East & New York Streets). Free parking to the south of the church

First Thursday of every month; featured poet each month

Suggested minimum donation: $5.00
For more information call (317) 524-6951 or (317) 637-2716 or e-mail EK@EKFestival.org

Inner-Act! Poetry, Art and You!

17th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts

Joseph Bruchac
Storytelling, reading and book signing

Cannibal Monster. Performance of play by Joseph Bruchac. "A traditional Native American tale that introduces information about the different tribes of people; thoughtfully created with children in mind."

Saturday, April 5, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W Washington St
Free and open to the public. Free parking for this event

Joseph Bruchac; Storytelling
Open Mic
Saturday, April 5, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
University Library, Lilly Auditorium
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Cannibal Monster
Performance of play by Joseph Bruchac
"A traditional Native American tale that introduces information about the different tribes of people; thoughtfully created with children in mind."

Sunday, April 6, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church
237 N. East Street (corner of East & New York streets). Free and open to the public

17th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts; Po-Rap-Try Concert
Awarding of 14th Annual Etheridge Knight Youth Poetry Contest Winners

Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Indianapolis Marion County Public Central Library Auditorium, 40 E St. Clair St

May '08

June '08

Auditions for Cryin’ Holy - CANCELLED -
Saturday, May 3, 2008 @ 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Monday, May 5, 2008 @ 6:00 – 8:00 pm

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Etheridge Knight Inc. Young Artists in Bloom
Auditions for middle & high school students to participate in chamber ensemble summer program. Students need to have own instruments. Students will learn to follow concept and applied theory, create arrangements from existing music or own melodies/themes, and explore different arrangements of instruments.

Call (317) 524-6951 or e-mail EK@EKFestival.org to schedule an appointment

Visit our Community Calendar for listing of regular monthly events!

Summer Camp
June 2, 2008 – August 1, 2008
For more information call (317) 524-6951 or e-mail EK@EKFestival.org

Inner-Act! Poetry, Art and You!

July '08

August '08

Visit our Community Calendar for listing of regular monthly events!

Young Artists in Bloom

Inner-Act! Poetry, Art and You!

Young Artists in Bloom
After school arts programs; Poetry, storytelling, creative writing, dance, and drama workshops. Contact Us for info.

Young Artists in Bloom Exhibition and Performance
Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
New Beginning Ministries
1703 East 38th Street
Free and open to the public

September '08

October '08

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November '08

December '08

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EK Inc, Open Mic: Café Li’Ture
Please check back for updates!

Inner-Act! Poetry, Art and You!

EK Inc, Open Mic: Café Li’Ture
Please check back for updates!

Visit our Community Calendar for listing of regular monthly events!