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What’s your experience with unexplained species? Which cryptids were said to creep among the shadows in your hometown? W...
10/12/2026

What’s your experience with unexplained species? Which cryptids were said to creep among the shadows in your hometown?

We're back with our second annual spooky lecture, and this time we're talking about local creature myths.

Join us at Indiana Humanities for a monstrously good time on Monday, Oct. 26. As part of the festivities, Dr. Robert Dobler, senior lecturer in the folklore and ethnomusicology department at Indiana University Bloomington, will share a short presentation about the monsters that are rumored to tread on Indiana soil.

This event is lovingly named for the bestselling novel, "House of a Thousand Candles," by Meredith Nicholson, who haunted — err, lived — at our current home at 1500 N Delaware St.

The evening will include light refreshments and an intimate house tour with Nicholson himself, who promises to make a ghostly return for the special occasion.

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/house-of-1-000-monsters

As part of National Arts and Humanities Month, please join us on Oct. 15 at Indiana Humanities for an evening of convers...
10/10/2026

As part of National Arts and Humanities Month, please join us on Oct. 15 at Indiana Humanities for an evening of conversation, connection, and community to welcome Shelley Hunter as the new president and CEO of Indiana Humanities.

Light refreshments will be served and the event will run from 4 to 6pm.

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/welcome-shelley

As America’s 250th anniversary celebrations continue throughout 2026, the Indianapolis Men's Chorus (IMC) is turning the...
10/06/2026

As America’s 250th anniversary celebrations continue throughout 2026, the Indianapolis Men's Chorus (IMC) is turning the spotlight toward home.

On Oct. 29, the chorus presents "American Voices, Indiana Stories," an evening of music, storytelling, and history exploring the remarkable Hoosiers whose creativity, resilience, service, and innovation have helped shape our nation.

Presented by Crossroad, the chorus’s new chamber ensemble, the concert brings Indiana stories to life through music and historical reflection, connecting our state’s past with the larger American story. The program is curated by the IMC’s Joseph Perkins Jr., with historical research and interpretation by Dr. Nicholas Johnson, associate professor of musicology at Butler University.

This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.

RSVP: https://9550a.blackbaudhosting.com/9550a/tickets

Did you make it out to Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest over the weekend? If you saw someone in a yellow shirt, chances are the...
10/05/2026

Did you make it out to Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest over the weekend?

If you saw someone in a yellow shirt, chances are they were one of our volunteers working hard to make the day go smoothly. Before, during, and after the event, these kind folks helped us craft Proof zines, organize t-shirts, assemble signs, run sound, give Proof-goers directions, make sure everyone stayed hydrated, and so much more.

These kind folks (plus many, many more we didn't capture on camera) were generous with their time, energy, and positive spirits, and we couldn't be more grateful to them.

Starting tomorrow!Too tired to cook after all the fun over the weekend? Let ClusterTruck do the work for you and donate ...
10/04/2026

Starting tomorrow!

Too tired to cook after all the fun over the weekend? Let ClusterTruck do the work for you and donate to Indiana Humanities at the same time.

From Oct. 5 to 11, the Central Indiana food delivery service will donate a portion of their proceeds to support our organization so we can continue hosting events like Proof.

We're excited to see you at Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest tomorrow!Just a few things to keep in mind before you head to the ...
10/02/2026

We're excited to see you at Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest tomorrow!

Just a few things to keep in mind before you head to the Old Northside of Indianapolis on Saturday:

- The festival is taking place at 3 locations this year: the Harrison Center, Herron High School, and Indiana Humanities.

- Check in at the registration table outside the Harrison Center when you arrive and grab a Proof BINGO card!

- There will be family-friendly activities, food trucks, and bookmobiles outside.

- Free parking is available on the streets of the surrounding neighborhood and at Herron High School.

- Writing workshops require pre-registration, but unfilled seats will be given to non-registered participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Drop them in the comments!

Heading to Indianapolis for First Friday tonight? Get a preview of Proof while you're out and about! We'll be hosting a ...
10/02/2026

Heading to Indianapolis for First Friday tonight?

Get a preview of Proof while you're out and about! We'll be hosting a reception with Indy-based multi-disciplinary artist Theon Lee at Indiana Humanities from 5 to 8pm, where he'll do a Brief reading.

Plus, across the street there will be a number of local booksellers set up in the Gym of the Harrison Center for all your browsing and buying needs.

And then we'll see you right back here tomorrow all day for Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest.

It's not too late to RSVP!
https://events.humanitix.com/proof2026

As we gear up for the weekend, we thought we'd remind you of a few programs you won't want to miss!Crime and thriller be...
10/01/2026

As we gear up for the weekend, we thought we'd remind you of a few programs you won't want to miss!

Crime and thriller bestselling author Michael Koryta will be in conversation in the in the Underground at the Harrison Center from noon to 1pm, and at the same time award-winning writer Quartez Harris will be giving a poetry workshop at Tailwind Cafe around the corner.

Plus, Silent Book Club Indy is teaming up with Connection Club from noon to 1:30pm for collective reading and crafting time. And if that wasn't enough, there will be a lineup of mobile bookstores parked outside Indiana Humanities to explore, in addition to the local booksellers tabling in the Harrison Center Gym.

We'll see you on Saturday!

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/proof2026

09/30/2026

Join Indiana author Jenna Voris as she chats with fellow writer Máire Roche this weekend at the Harrison Center as part of Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest.
 
As a reminder, we’ll be hosting our free literary festival for the third time in Indianapolis on Oct. 3, and everyone’s invited! If you’re ready to celebrate the power of reading and writing in the Midwest, RSVP at the link in bio.

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1500 N Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN
46202

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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