Special events

September

6: Walk of Life Tour, Borders Books, Music, Movies & Cafe, 11 S. Meridian St., 10 a.m., meet at Borders for tour to learn about the Underground Railroad, and hear Freetown Village characters' stories of freedom and struggle, free. (317) 631-1870, www.freetown.org.

12: Folk Arts Troupe of China's Jiangsu Province, Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8 p.m., $10-$25, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

12: "The Alps" opening, IMAX Theater, 650 W. Washington St., (317) 233-4629.

15-16: The Smothers Brothers, Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St., 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16, $38-$40, (317) 532-6280, www.warrenpac.com.

19-Nov. 9: Autumn Harvest, Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, 1200 W. Washington St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free with zoo admission, (317) 630-2001, www.indianapoliszoo.com.

20: Fiesta Indianapolis, American Legion Mall, 401 N. Meridian St., noon to midnight, free, www.laplaza-indy.org.

20: Oranje, 2323 N. Illinois St., 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $20, (317) 239-5151, www.oranjeindy.com.

24: Chocolate Fest, Indianapolis Artsgarden, Washington and Illinois streets, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, tickets for desserts are $4.50 in advance at Marsh and O'Malia stores and $5 at the door, www.yaindy.org.

26-Jan. 1: "Grand Canyon Adventure 3D," IMAX Theater, 650 W. Washington St., (317) 233-4629.

27-28: Carmel International Arts Festival, Main Street in Old Town Carmel, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission, www.carmelartsfestival.org.

28: Meet a Hero, Be a Hero Day, Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., 1 to 3 p.m., free with zoo admission, (317) 630-2001, www.indianapoliszoo.com.

October

9: Walk of Life Tour, Borders Books, Music, Movies & Cafe, 11 S. Meridian St., 10 a.m., meet at Borders for tour to learn about the Underground Railroad, and hear Freetown Village characters' stories of freedom and struggle, free. (317) 631-1870, www.freetown.org.

10: Margaret Cho, Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St., guest Liam Sullivan, $28.50, $35 and $45.50, (317) 239-5151.

16-24: Heartland Film Festival, various times and ticket prices, www.heartlandfilmfestival.org.

16-19 and 23-26: ZooBoo, Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., 2 to 7 p.m., free with zoo admission, (317) 630-2001, www.indianapoliszoo.com.

November

1: Day of the Dead Celebration, Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., 3 to 8 p.m., free, (317) 255-2464, www.indplsartcenter.org.

1-16: Spirit & Place Festival, various times and locations, most events are free, (317) 274-2455, www.spiritandplace.org.

8: Madam Walker Hall of Fame Recognition, Madame Walker Theatre Grand Casino Ballroom, 617 Indiana Ave., 6 p.m., $50, (317) 236-2099, www.walkertheatre.com.

18: Fifth Annual Gathering of the African American Sages, University of Indianapolis, Schwitzer Student Center, McCleary Chapel, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7 p.m., featuring dancer and storyteller Regina Laroche, free, (317) 788-2183, arts.uindy.edu.

23: "Hello, Beautiful, the Metamorphosis," featuring poet Tasha Jones and opera soprano Angela Brown, Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 6 p.m., $20, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

Literary

September

16: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series, Butler University, Robertson Hall, Johnson Room, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Frank Bidart, free, (317) 940-9861, www.butler.edu.

18: J. James Woods Lecture Series in the Sciences and Mathematics, Butler University, Atherton Union, Reilly Room, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30 p.m., Elliot Aronson, free, (317) 940-9293, www.butler.edu.

29: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series, Butler University Reilly Room, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Sherman Alexie, free, (317) 940-9861, www.butler.edu.

25: Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30 p.m., Wilma Mankiller, free, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

30: J. James Woods Lecture Series in the Sciences and Mathematics, Butler University, Atherton Union, Reilly Room, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m. George Schaller, Sr., free, (317) 940-9293, www.butler.edu.

October

1: Kellogg Writers 8Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Diane Glancy, free, (317) 788-2183, arts.uindy.edu.

8: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series, Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Thomas Lux, free, (317) 940-9861, www.butler.edu.

29: Leadership Through the Arts Forum, Clowes Hall of Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Daniel Pink, free but tickets required, (317) 940-6444, www.butler.edu

29: Kellogg Writers Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Kevin Young, free, (317) 788-2183, http://arts.uindy.edu.

30: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Lan Samantha Chang, free, (317) 940-9861, www.butler.edu.

November

10: Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series, Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Honor Moore, free, (317) 940-9861, www.butler.edu.

13: Leadership Through the Arts Forum, Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Lee Keesler, free but tickets required, (317) 940-6444, www.butler.edu.

18: Fifth Annual Gathering of the African American Sages, University of Indianapolis, Schwitzer Student Center, McCleary Chapel, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7.p.m., featuring dancer and storyteller Regina Laroche, free, (317) 788-2183, http://arts.uindy.edu.

Museums

September

3: IHS Speakers' Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1 p.m., World War II Experiences: Stories from Nazi Germany, free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

4: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1 p.m., "Haughville," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.5 and 6: "Chakaia Booker: The Making of a Public Art Exhibition," Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, 340 N. Senate Ave., 11.a.m. to 6.p.m. Thursday through Saturday, free, (317) 634-6622, www.indymoca.org.

5-Nov. 2: The Apple Store, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, free, (317) 776-6006, www.prairieconner.org.

5: Movies in the Park: Hoosiers in Hollywood, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Canal Plaza at dusk, "Tootsie," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

6: Penrod Arts Fair, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 9.a.m. to 5.p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at.event, www.penrod.org.

6-June 8: "Gifts of the Gamboliers," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, various times, free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

11: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana Historical Society, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "Growing Up in Evansville," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

11-25: Cine Latino at the IMA, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, different movie each Thursday at 6:30.p.m., $5 non-museum members, $3 members, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org, www.imamuseum.org.

12-13: Dollhouse Miniatures Show and Sale, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., 5 to 8.p.m. Friday, 9:30.a.m. to 4:30.p.m. Saturday, The Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections Inc., $4-$7, (317) 575-9466, www.museumofminiatures.org.

15-Mar. 15: "James Fiorentino and Friends," National Art Museum of Sport at University Place, 850 W. Michigan St., 8.a.m. to 5.p.m. weekdays, free, (317) 274-3627, www.namos.iupui.edu.

18: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "On the Banks of the Wabash: The History of Peru, Indiana," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

19: Conservation Clinic, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 11.a.m. and 2.p.m., "Why is This Sticky?: Preserving Family Photos," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

19: Movies in the Park: Hoosiers in Hollywood, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., drive-in style screening in the parking lot at dusk, "Rebel Without a Cause," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

19: "Image as Art/Image as 8History: Bill Foley on Photography," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 7.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

19-21: LEGO Build, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $8.50-$13.50, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

19-Nov. 1: "The Doublefold Dream of Art," Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, 340 N. Senate Ave., 11.a.m. to 6.p.m. Thursday through Saturday, $5 opening night with other dates free, (317) 634-6622, www.indymoca.org.

20: Archaeology Day, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m., free with museum 8admission, (317) 636-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

20-21: Country Fair, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday, free with 8museum admission, (317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

25: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "Trader's Point, Indiana -- The Lost Village," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

26 and 27: "Campecine: From Invisible to Invincible," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 11.a.m. to 3.p.m., (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

26-Nov. 23: "Dawoud Bey: Class Pictures," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, various times, free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

27: How to Use a Research Library: An Introductory Workshop to the IHS Library, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 9:30.a.m. to 12:30.p.m., $8-$10, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.27: WestFest, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m., free with museum admission, (317) 636-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

27: Archaeology Fest, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 11.a.m. to 4.p.m., free with museum 8admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

October

1: IHS Speakers' Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "World War II Experiences: Coffee, Doughnuts and American Women During War," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

2: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "The Great Transatlantic Cable," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

2: Halston: Making Fashion, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 7.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

4-Jan. 4: "Chocolate: The Exhibition," Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday, free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

9: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "The Indianapolis Recorder: Eyewitness to a Century, Part 1," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

9: Expanding Community: Relevant Roles for Museums in Africa & the United States, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 6:30.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

11-31: The Children's Museum Guild's Haunted House: The Eerie Express, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., various times, $5.50 at Marsh Supermarkets, $6.50 at event, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

16: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "The Indianapolis Recorder: Eyewitness to a Century, Part 2," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

17: Conservation Clinic, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 11.a.m. and 2.p.m., "Help Me, I'm Fading: Safely Displaying Your Family Treasures," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

17-19, 22-26 and 29-30: Headless Horseman, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, 6:30 p.m. to 9.p.m., free with museum admission, (317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

19: Chocolate Sunday: A Chocolate Travelogue, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 2 p.m. to 4.p.m., $10-$25, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

19: Silent Theater of Edward Hopper: A Talk by Walter Wells, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 2:30.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

23: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

23: Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $8.50-$13.50, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

23: "The Tiffany Touch," President Benjamin Harrison Home, 1230 N. Delaware St., 3 to 7.p.m., $60-$120, (317) 631-1888, www.pbhh.org.

23: Preserving America's Exceptional Gardens, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

23-24: Bat Encounter, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $8.50-$13.50, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

24-26: Geo-Fest -- Fossils, Gems, Minerals, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11.a.m. to 4.p.m. Sunday, free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

25: Return to Dragon Mountain with Jonathan Spence, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 1.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

25: Rug Appreciation: What to Look for When Collecting Rugs, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 3.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

25-Dec. 14: "On My Honor: Girl Scouts Since 1912," Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday, free with 8museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

26: Cowboy poet Baxter Black, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., 2.p.m., $25-$35, (317) 636-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

26-Jan. 11: "Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, open during museum hours, $12 adults, $6 children ages 7-17 and college students with a valid ID, $10 seniors ages 65 and older, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

30: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "The Thirty Second President," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

30: "After Memphis? Design in Europe Since 1990," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 7.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

31-Nov. 1: Day of the Dead Celebration, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9:30.a.m. to 2.p.m. Friday, 11.a.m. to 4.p.m. Saturday, free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

November

1: Day of the Dead Family Celebration, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., 10.a.m. to 4.p.m., free with museum admission, (317) 636-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

1: Mystery on the Prairie, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30.p.m., $50-$60, (317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

4: Election Day: "LIVE from Delaware Street 1888," President Benjamin Harrison Home, 1230 N. Delaware St., 10.a.m. to 3.p.m., $4-$9, (317) 631-1888, www.pbhh.org.

5: IHS Speakers' Series, Indiana Historical Society, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., World War II Experiences: Life in a 8Japanese-American Internment Camp, free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

6: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "Time of Fear," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

6: Holiday Hullaballoo, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 6 to 9.p.m., free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

6-8, 13-15 and 20-22: Follow the North Star, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, 7:30 to 8:30.p.m., $16-$19, (317) 776-6006, www.connerprairie.org.

9: Harvest Celebration Luncheon, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., noon to 2.p.m., $15-$35, (317) 636-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

9-Feb. 15: "Our Land: Contemporary Art From the Arctic," Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5.p.m. Sunday, $5-$8, (317) 636-9378, www.eiteljorg.org.

10-Jan. 15: "Hansel and Gretel," Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, 340 N. Senate Ave., 11.a.m. to 6.p.m. Thursday through Saturday, $5 opening night, with other dates free, (317) 634-6622, www.indymoca.org.

13: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "Goin' to Chicago," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

14: History Maker Speakers Series, Indiana History Center, Basile Theater, 450 W. Ohio St., 7.p.m., "The Problem of Religious Illiteracy in America," $15-$25, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

14: Native American Demonstration Powwow, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9:30.a.m. to 2.p.m., free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

15: "Show Me the Money? Business and Employment Records in Genealogy," Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 10.a.m. to noon, $8-$10, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

15: Family History for Kids, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 10.a.m. to 3.p.m., $5, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

16: Chocolate Sunday: "A Sweet High Tea," Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 2:30 to 4:40.p.m., $9.95-$16.95, reservations required, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

18-Jan. 11: "Christmas at Lilly House," Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, various times, free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

20: Cole Porter Room Film Series, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., noon to 1.p.m., "Filipino Americans: Discovering Their Past for the Future," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

21: Conservation Clinic, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 11.a.m. and 2.p.m., "Attack of the Moth Larvae: Preserving Family Textiles," free, (317) 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org.

21-April 26: "Orly Genger," Indianapolis 8Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, various times, free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org.

22: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" movie, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 2.p.m., $8, seniors $4, ages 18 and younger free, (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org, www.imamuseum.org.

23: Chocolate Sunday: "A World Without Chocolate," Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 11.a.m. to 1.p.m., $10-$25, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

28: Santa Landing - "Celebration Crossing" exhibit opening, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9.a.m. to 9.p.m., free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

28-Dec. 31: "Celebration Crossing," Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday, free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

28-Jan. 4: "Jolly Days," The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, $8.50-$13.50, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

28-Jan 4: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., various times, free with museum admission, (317) 334-3322, www.childrensmuseum.org.

29: Santa's Holiday Breakfast, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., time and prices vary with reservations required, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

Galleries

September

2-26: "Katherine Sullivan: Body Electric and Steve Guiliani: From Here to There Eventually," University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center Art Gallery, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 9.a.m. to 9.p.m. Monday through Friday, free, (317) 788-3253, arts.uindy.edu.

2-Oct. 13: Exhibits by Brian Myers (oil on canvas) and Roberta Wong (photography), Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m., free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

2-Oct. 13: "The Painterly Collages of Rhiannon Sweet," Pike Performing Arts Center, Gallery Seven, 6701 Zionsville Road, 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. Monday through Friday and 90 minutes before any performance, free, (317) 216-5450, www.pikepac.org.

5: Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association First Friday, 1035 E. Sanders St., 6 to 10.p.m., free, (317) 916-9375, www.idada.org.

5-26: "Naturally" featuring Jacobina Trump and Susan Mauck, Stutz Art Space Gallery, 212 W. 10th St., B110, 11.a.m. to 2.p.m. Monday through Friday, free, (317) 503-6420, www.stutzartists.com.

5-27: "Still Water," G.C. Lucas Gallery, 884 Massachusetts Ave., 11.a.m. to 7.p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, artist Steve Gerhartz, free, (317) 255-4000.

5-27: "Urban Times," Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 396-3886, www.harrisoncenter.org.

5-27: "SURFACE: Medium and Message," Ruschman Gallery, 948 N. Alabama St., 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 634-3114, www.ruschmangallery.com.

5-30: "Dreaming in Italia" featuring the work of Casey Jo Crist, The IMC Gallery, 425 Massachusetts Ave., free, (317) 632-0956, www.indymetro.org.

5-30: "Evokatif," Language and Culture International Gallery, 158 E. 14th St., 6 to 9.p.m. Friday, 10.a.m. to 2.p.m. Saturday, 2 to 6.p.m. Sunday, free, (317) 250-2714, www.languagecultureart.com.

5-Oct. 3: "Clayfest," Herron School of Art and Design, 735 W. New York St., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10.a.m. to 8.p.m. Thursday, free, (317) 278-9423, www.herron.iupui.edu.

5-Oct. 25: "The Mirrors Project," AV Framing Gallery, 1139 Shelby St., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10.a.m. to 2.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 356-3776, www.avframinggallery.com.

5-Oct. 30: Fall Gallery Walk, Dean Johnson Gallery, 646 Massachusetts Ave., 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Friday, free, (317) 634-8020, www.deanjohnson.com.

5-Oct. 31: "Exhibition: 30 Going on 50," Franklin Barry Gallery, 617 Massachusetts Ave., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Monday through Friday, 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 822-8455, www.franklinbarrygallery.com.

13-Oct. 30: "Unexpected Destinations," featuring Ben Freeman, Jason Myers and Jorge Marin, Evan Lurie Gallery of Fine Art, 30 W. Main St., Carmel, 11.a.m. to 7.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 844-8400, www.evanluriegallery.com. Note: Opening reception from 5.p.m. to 10.p.m.

13-30: "Serendipity," featuring works by Charles Emory Ross, Magdalena Gallery, 27 E. Main St., Carmel, noon to 6.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 844-0005, www.magdalenagallery.com. Note: Opening reception from 6 to 10.p.m.

13: Art vs. Art 2008 -- Indianapolis Paint Day, Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., noon to 6.p.m., Primary Colours, $10 entry for artists, free to general public, (317) 627-0068, www.artvsart.com.

13: Photo Exhibition featuring William Rasdell and Thomas Mueller, Midland Arts and Antiques Market, 488 Gradle Drive, Carmel, 5 to 10.p.m., free, (317) 569-9105.

13-Nov. 5: "Painting the Figure: A Contemporary View of a Long Tradition," Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave., 1 to 3.p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 4.p.m. Saturday and Sunday, free, (317) 353-2662.

19-Oct. 11: "Quiet Intensity," featuring works by photographer ct cq spalding cq, Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, 205-225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville, 6 to 8.p.m. Sept. 13 (opening reception); 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free (317) 873-4900, www.sullivanmunce.org.

21: Gallery Walk/Talk with Roberta Wong, Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., 2:15.p.m., photography, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.26: Art vs. Art 2008 - Main Event, the Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., 8.p.m., Primary Colours, $12-$15, (317) 627-0068, www.artvsart.com.

27: Wheeler Arts Fall Open House, 1035 E. Sanders St., 4 to 10.p.m., free, (317) 916-9375.

Sept. 27: Masterpiece in a Day, 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. throughout Fountain Square. Sponsored by Big Car Gallery. Free to enter. www.bigcar.org.

October

1-Nov. 30: "I Love It. What Is It?" art by Ricky Potts, Pike Performing Arts Center, Gallery Seven, 6701 Zionsville Road, 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. Monday through Friday and 90 minutes prior to any performance, free, (317) 216-5450, www.pikepac.org.

1-31: All Artists Show, Magdalena Gallery, 27 E. Main St., Carmel, noon to 6.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 844-0005, www.magdalenagallery.com. Note: Opening reception from 6 to 10.p.m.

3: Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association First Friday, 1035 E. Sanders St., 6 to 10.p.m., free, (317) 916-9375, www.idada.org.

3: Zionsville First Friday Gallery Walk, Main Street, Zionsville, 5 to 8.p.m., free, www.zionsvillearts.org.

3-25: "Objects in Space," Erstwhile Gallery, 1651 English Ave., 5 to 8.p.m. Friday, 1 to 4.p.m. Saturday, artist Scott Grow, free, (317) 504-8219, www.scottgrow.com.

3-30: "October French Impressionist," Language and Culture International Gallery, 158 E. 14th St., 6 to 9.p.m. Friday, 10.a.m. to 2.p.m. Saturday, 2 to 6.p.m. Sunday, Shannon Simmermon, free, (317) 250-2714, www.languagecultureart.com.

3-Nov. 1: "Testimony," Domont Studio Gallery, 545 S. East St., 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Thursday through Saturday, free, (317) 685-9634, www.domontgallery.com.

3-Nov. 1: "Look to Your Left," G.C. Lucas Gallery, 884 Massachusetts Ave., 11.a.m. to 7.p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, free, (317) 255-4000.

3-Nov. 1: "Bristled," Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 396-3886, www.harrisoncenter.org.

3-Nov. 1: "Figurative and Still Life," Ruschman Gallery, 948 N. Alabama St., 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 634-3114, www.ruschmangallery.com.

6-31: UIndy Department of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center Art Gallery, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 9.a.m. to 9.p.m. Monday through Friday, free, (317) 788-3253, 8http://arts.uindy.edu.

7-Nov. 28: "What's Upstairs?" Dean Johnson Gallery, 646 Massachusetts Ave., 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Friday, free, (317) 634-8020, www.deanjohnson.com.

10-Nov. 15: Day of the Dead Altar Exhibit, Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., 9.a.m. to 10.p.m. Monday through Friday, 9.a.m. to 6.p.m. Saturday, noon to 6.p.m. Sunday, free, (317) 255-2464, www.indplsartcenter.org.

11: Brick Street Gallery Walk, Main Street, Zionsville, noon to 5.p.m., free, www.zionsvillearts.org.

11: Gallery Walk/Talk with Brian Myers, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:15.p.m., oil on canvas, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

13: Exhibits by Carol Tharp-Perrin (painting) and Larry Gindhart (photography), Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m., free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

15-Nov. 15: Mid-America College Art Association Exhibit, Herron School of Art and Design, 735 W. New York St., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10.a.m. to 8.p.m. Thursday, free, (317) 278-9423, www.herron.iupui.edu.

15-Nov. 15: Urban MFA Invitational, Herron School of Art and Design, 735 W. New York St., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10.a.m. to 8.p.m. Thursday, free, (317) 278-9423, www.herron.iupui.edu.

15-Jan. 9: Irvington Presents 2008: A Juried Art Competition, Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave., 1 to 3.p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 4.p.m. Saturday and Sunday, free, (317) 353-2662.

22: Open House, Herron School of Art and Design, 735 W. New York St., 9.a.m. to 1.p.m., free, (317) 278-9400, www.herron.iupui.edu.

27-Nov. 9: Day of the Dead Shrine Exhibit, Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., dawn to dusk daily, free, (317) 255-2464, www.indplsartcenter.org.

November

1-Dec. 1: "MFA Show: Visual Arts Course 2008," Herron School of Art and Design, Frank and Katrina Basile Gallery, 735 W. New York St., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10.a.m. to 8.p.m. Thursday, free, (317) 278-9423, www.herron.iupui.edu.

1-Dec. 11: "Perspectives in Neo-Realism," new works by Jorge Santos, Evan Lurie Gallery, 30 W. Main St., Carmel, 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 1 (opening reception), 11 a.m. to 7.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 844-8400, www.evanluriegallery.com.

1-20: Works by Magdalena Segovia and Mary Johnston, Magdalena Gallery, 27 E. Main St., Carmel, noon to 6.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 844-0005, www.magdalenagallery.com. Note: Opening reception from 6 to 10.p.m.

7: Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association First Friday, 1035 E. Sanders St., 6 to 10.p.m., free, (317) 916-9375, www.idada.org.

7-22: "Danielle Riede," Erstwhile Gallery, 1651 English Ave., 5 to 8.p.m. Friday, 1 to 4.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 504-8219, www.danielleriede.com.

7-29: "On and Off the Wall," AV Framing Gallery, 1139 Shelby St., 10.a.m. to 6.p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10.a.m. to 2.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 356-3776, www.avframinggallery.com.

7-29: "Pixelate," Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4.p.m. Saturday, free, (317) 396-3886, www.harrisoncenter.org.

7-30: "Annie's Healing Hearts," Language and Culture International Gallery, 158 E. 14th St., 6 to 9.p.m. Friday, 10.a.m. to 2.p.m. Saturday, 2 to 6.p.m. Sunday, free, (317) 250-2714, www.languagecultureart.com.

7-Dec. 1: "In the Balance," Ruschman Gallery, 948 N. Alabama St., 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 634-3114, www.ruschmangallery.com.

7-Dec. 3: "Setting the Stage," G. C. Lucas Gallery, 884 Massachusetts Ave., 11.a.m. to 7.p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, artist Lorraine Sack, free, (317) 255-4000.

9: Gallery Walk/Talk with Carol Tharp-Perrin, Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., 6:45.p.m., painting, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

9: Gallery Walk/Talk with Larry Gindhart, Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., 6:45.p.m., photography, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

10-Dec. 5: "Seeing the Land," University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center Art Gallery, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 9.a.m. to 9.p.m. Monday through Friday, free, (317) 788-3253, arts.uindy.edu.21-Dec. 12: Works by figurative painter Rita Spalding, Magdalena Gallery, 27 E. Main St., Carmel, noon to 6.p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free, (317) 844-0005, www.magdalenagallery.com. Note: Opening reception from 6 to 10.p.m.

24-Feb. 2: Exhibit by Sofiya Inger (acrylics on canvas and fabric), Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 9.a.m. to 5.p.m., free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

Theater

September

1-28: "The Producers," Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, time and prices vary, (317) 876-0513, www.beefandboards.com.

4: Together Again: Music and Poetry -- A Call for Peace, American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., 7:30 p.m., with Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, $5, (317) 631-0334, www.actindy.org.

5-20: "Me, Too," Mud Creek Players, 9740 E. 86th St., 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30.p.m. Sunday, $10 Friday and Saturday, $8 Sunday, (317) 290-5343, www.mudcreekplayers.org.

5-21: "The Odd Couple (Female Version)," Epilogue Players, 1849 N. Alabama St., 7:30.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $10, seniors and students $9, (317) 926-3139.

11-21: "Perfect Wedding," Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, 8.p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $32, seniors $27, students, $19, (317) 216-5455, www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

11-Oct. 11: "November," Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., 7.p.m. Thursday, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, $15-$25, (317) 635-7529, www.phoenixtheatre.org.

12-28: "Little Shop of Horrors," Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, 7.p.m. Thursday, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $25-$32, (317) 923-4597, www.civictheatre.org.

12-Oct. 4: "Kitty, Kitty, Kitty" Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5.p.m. Sunday, $25, (317) 685-8687, www.tots.org.

13-14: "Clay Dolls," Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7.p.m. Saturday, 5.p.m. Sunday, $35, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

16-Oct 11: "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure," Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., times and prices vary, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

19-Oct. 5: "Lost in Yonkers," Bel8fry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $12-$15, (317) 773-1085, www.ibelfry.org.

19-Oct. 5: "Crazy for You," Hedback Community Theater, 1847 N. Alabama St., presented by Footlite 8Musicals, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30.p.m. Sunday, $17, seniors and 8students 13 and older $15, 12 and younger $12, (317) 926-6630, www.footlite.org.

19-Oct. 26: "Solid Gold Soul," American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., times and prices vary, (317) 631-0334, www.actindy.org.

20: "Mass Hysteria," various stages along Massachusetts Avenue, $10 in advance, $15 day of event, (317) 685-8687, www.tots.org, www.masshysteriaindy.com.

21: Irving Berlin's "I Love a Piano," Warren Performing Arts 8Center, 9500 E. 16th St., 4.p.m., $23-$25, (317) 532-6280, www.warrenpac.com.

26-Oct 12: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Buck Creek Players, 11150 Southeastern Ave., 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30.p.m. Sunday, $14-$16, (317) 862-2270, www.buckcreekplayers.com.

27: "Say Goodnight Gracie," Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, 8.p.m., $20-$24, (317) 216-5455, www.pikepac.org.

October

2-Nov. 23: "The Sound of Music," Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, time and prices vary, (317) 872-9664, www.beefandboards.com.

3-5 and 10-12: "Wit," The Theater Within at The Church Within, 1125 Spruce St., various times, $10-$12, (317) 850-4665, www.thechurchwithin.org.

3-31: "From Dark Pages," Morris-Butler House Museum, 1204 N. Park Ave., various times, $15, (317) 636-5409.

4-26: The Slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre, Melchior Marionette Theatre, S. Van Buren St., Nashville, Ind.IN, various times, $4, (800) 849-4853.

8-12: "Phedre," Butler University Lilly Hall Studio Theatre, 4600 Sunset Ave., various times, $5-$10, (317) 940-9247, www.butler.edu/theatre.>

10-19: "I Hate Hamlet," Franklin Senior Center, 160 E. Adams St., Franklin, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $10, seniors and students $8, (317) 736-3689.

10-Nov. 8: "Macbeth," Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., times and prices vary, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

10-Nov. 15: "Snow White," Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, 10.a.m. Friday, 10.a.m. and 1.p.m. Saturday, Live Theatre for Kids production, $12, (317) 872-9664, www.beefandboards.com.

10-Nov. 15: "Evil Dead the Musical," Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5.p.m. Sunday, $25, (317) 685-8687, www.tots.org.

14-19: "Avenue Q," Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., times and prices vary, Broadway Across America series, (317) 239-5151, www.cloweshall.org.

17-26: "Dial M for Murder," The Depot, 210 N. Marion St., Martinsville, presented by Merry MAC Players, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30.p.m. Sunday, $10 advance, $12 at the door, (317) 403-1941.

17-31: "Not So" Spooky Stories, The Children's Theatre Institute's Aletto Family Theatre at Junior Achievement, 7435 N. Keystone Ave., 10.a.m. and 6 to 7:30.p.m. Thursday and Friday, $8, (317) 252-5900, www.indycti.org.

16-Nov. 15: "Drunk Enough to Say I Love You?" Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., 7.p.m. Thursday, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, $15-$25, (317) 635-7529, www.phoenixtheatre.org.

17-19, 24-25: "Into the Woods," University of Indianapolis, Esch Hall, Ransburg Auditorium, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $8-$10, (317) 788-3251, 8arts.uindy.edu.

17-18, 24-26: "Cold-Blooded at Cold Spring: The Third Trial," President Benjamin Harrison Home, 1230 N. Delaware St., various times, $6-$10, (317) 631-1888, www.pbhh.org.

23-24: Magical Storytime with Miss Diane, Peewinkle's Puppet Studio, 25 Henry St., 10:30.a.m., 1.p.m., $8, (317) 917-9454, www.peewinklespuppets.com.

23-26: "Phaedra's Love," Butler University Lilly Hall Studio Theatre, 4600 Sunset Ave., various times, $5-$10, (317) 940-9247, www.butler.edu/theatre.>

26: Halloween HiJinx with Dave Herzog, Peewinkle's Puppet Studio, 25 Henry St., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., $10, (317) 917-9454, www.peewinklespuppets.com.

26: "Spooktacular," Hedback Community Theater, 1847 N. Alabama St., 3 to 6.p.m., presented by Footlite Musicals featuring ghost stories and games, free, (317) 926-6630, www.footlite.org.

31-Nov 16: "Golda's Balcony," Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, 7.p.m. Thursday, 8.p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2.p.m. Sunday, $21-$28, (317) 923-4597, www.civictheatre.org.

November

1: Frank Basile Emerging Stories Premiere, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center Basile Theater, 450 W. Ohio St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$12, (317) 232-1882, www.storytellingarts.org.

6 and 9: "Whirl of the Divine," Indianapolis-Marion County Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 2008 Spirit and Place Festival, free, (317) 940-9247, www.butler.edu/theatre/.>

7-23: "Blithe Spirit," Studio 15, 15 First Ave. NE, Carmel, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Carmel Community Players, $12-$15, (317) 815-9387, www.carmelplayers.org.

8, 9, 15-16: "One Wild and Precious Life," Indianapolis-Marion County Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., various times, 2008 Spirit and Place Festival, free, (317) 940-9247, www.butler.edu/theatre/.>

8-Dec. 28: "Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol," Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., time and prices vary, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

13: Together Again: Music and Poetry - A Knight of Etheridge, American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., 7:30 p.m., with Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, $5, (317) 631-0334, www.actindy.org.

14-30: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show," Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $12-$15, (317) 773-1085, www.ibelfry.org.

19-Dec. 28: "Disney's The Lion King," Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St., times and prices vary, Broadway Across America series, (317) 239-5151.

20: "More Alike Than Not: Stories from Three Americans - Catholic, Jewish and Muslim," Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, 7:00 p.m., free, (317) 251-9467, www.storytellingarts.org.

20-Dec. 20: "A Very Phoenix Xmas," Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $15-$25, (317) 635-7529, www.phoenixtheatre.org.

21-30: "The Soapy Murder Case," Mud Creek Players, 9740 E. 86th St., 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $10 Friday and Saturday, $8 Sunday, (317) 290-5343, www.mudcreekplayers.org.

21-Dec. 7: "Bye Bye Birdie," Hedback Community Theater, 1847 N. Alabama St., 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, presented by Footlite Musicals, $17, seniors and students 13 and older $15, 12 and younger $12, (317) 926-6630, www.footlite.org.

25-Jan. 4: "This Wonderful Life," Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., times and prices vary, (317) 635-5252, www.irtlive.com.

28-Dec. 20: "Christmas Belles," Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, $25, (317) 685-8687, www.tots.org.

28-Dec. 21: Country Christmas Cabaret, American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., times and prices vary, (317) 631-0334, www.actindy.org.

28-Dec. 31: "A Beef and Boards Christmas 2008," Beef and Boards 8Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, times and prices vary, (317) 872-9664, www.beefandboards.com.

29: A Sam Harris Christmas, Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, 8 p.m., $20-$24, (317) 216-5455, www.pikepac.org.

Pop music

September

6: Back to school concert featuring Jordan Pruitt, Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., noon, free with zoo admission, (317) 630-2001, www.indianapoliszoo.com.

10: Journey with Heart and Cheap Trick, Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 7:30.p.m., $20, $33, $53, $78.50, $124.50, (317) 776-8181, www.verizonwirelessmusiccenter.com.

13: X-Fest, featuring Buckcherry with Puddle of Mudd, Bullet For My Valentine, Candlebox, Apocalyptica and Trapt, Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 5.p.m., $13, $18.50, $33, $43.50, (317) 776-8181, www.verizonwirelessmusiccenter.com.

17: Jazz Art Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Room 115, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Icarus, free, (317) 788-2135, arts.uindy.edu.

18: Spanish Song Project, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

20: An Evening With After 7 and Vesta, Madame Walker Theatre, 617 Indiana Ave., 7.p.m., $25-$45, (317) 236-2099, www.walkertheatre.com.

27: Loudon Wainwright III and Leo Kottke, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., $20-$35, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

27: Music for All/Bands of America, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., $17-$24, (800) 848-BAND, www.musicforall.org.

October

3: David Wilcox, Wheeler Community Arts Theater, 1035 Sanders St., 8.p.m., $20, (317) 604-9583, www.indyacousticcafeseries.com.

6: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Jack Helsley Quartet, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

7: Jazz ensemble featuring special guest Everett Greene, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

11: Adam Pascal in Concert, Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St., 8.p.m., $20, (317) 532-6280, www.warenpac.com.

11: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., Butler University Jazz Ensemble, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

12: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 3.p.m., Butler University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

15: Jazz Art Series, University of Indianapolis DeHaan Center, Room 115, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Sophie Faught, free, (317) 788-2135, arts.uindy.edu.

16: Glenn Miller Orchestra Tribute -- 70th year anniversary celebration, American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., 7:30.p.m., The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, $20-$25, (317) 631-0334 extension 105, www.indyjazz.org.

22: Jazz Improv Masterclass, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Room 115, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Tyrone Wheeler, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

25: David Byrne, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., $42.50-$52.50, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

27: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Singing for America, free, (317) 788-3255, http://arts.uindy.edu.

28: Jazz Combo, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

29: Insane Clown Posse, Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 7:30.p.m., $24.50, (317) 776-8181, www.verizonwirelessmusiccenter.com.

November

2: Indianapolis Children's Choir, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian St., 7.p.m., Czech Girls Choir, $15, (317) 940-9640, www.icchoir.org.

8: Gospel Extravaganza, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., daylong event, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

8: Music for All/Bands of America, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., regional championship, $19-$35, (800) 848-BAND (2263), www.musicforall.org.

9: Indianapolis Municipal Band's Veteran's Day Concert, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., 3 to 4.p.m., free with museum admission, (317) 232-1637, www.indianamuseum.org.

9: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Butler University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

10: The Van-Dells, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, buffet 6:30 to 7:30.p.m. and concert at 8.p.m., $29-$38, (317) 872-9664, www.beefandboards.com.

11: Jazz Ensemble, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

11: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., JCFA Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Ensemble, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

12: Jazz Art Series, University of Indianapolis DeHaan Center, Room 115, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Steve Allee Trio, free, (317) 788-2135, arts.uindy.edu.

12-15: Music for All/Bands of America, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., TBA, grand national championships, various prices, (800) 848-2263, www.musicforall.org.

14: Soweto Gospel Choir, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., $20-$35, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

15: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., Butler University jazz ensembles, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

17: Wright Brothers, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, buffet 6:30 to 7:30.p.m. and concert at 8.p.m., $25-$37, (317) 872-9664, www.beefandboards.com.

19: Crimson Express, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

Classical music

September

2: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Edison-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30 p.m., Davis Brooks, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

5-6: "Scheherazade -- A Magical Night of Music and Movement," Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., Dance Kaleidoscope and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, $12.50-$60, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

8: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., maestro Raymond Leppard, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.11-13: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with Joshua Bell, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $30-$85, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

12: "Soler-ium," University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Thomas Gerber, harpsichord, and Marko Petrievic, organ, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

15: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Corclavier Plus One, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

15: Indianapolis Harmonie Opera Club, North Meridian United Methodist Church, 5500 N. Meridian St., 1.p.m., free, (317) 773-1092, www.harmonieopera.org.

16: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Lisa Brooks, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.16: International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Laureate Series, Indiana History Center Basile Theater, 450 W. Ohio St., 7:30.p.m., Bella Hristova with the Ronen Chamber Ensemble, $10-$22, (317) 637-4574, www.violin.org.

19: Voice Masterclass: Kathleen Hacker, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

19: Ensemble Voltaire, Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 N. Meridian St., 7:30.p.m. "The Immigrants," $5-$15, (317) 202-0546, www.indybaroque.org.

19-21: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $24-$73, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

20: Violinist Chloe Trevor and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 8.p.m., $10-$25, (317) 940-9607, www.icomusic.org.

20: "Harmony and Hope" featuring Manhattan Rhythm Kings, Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St., 3 and 8.p.m., Encore Vocal Arts, $10-$25, (317) 576-7676, www.encorevocalarts.org.

21: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 3.p.m., Butler Symphony Orchestra, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble and choral ensembles, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

21: Classical Fellowship Awards with Michael Kirkendoll, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Deer Zink Events Pavilion with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, 4000 Michigan Road, 3:30.p.m., $10-$28, (317) 940-9945, www.americanpianists.org.

21: Indiana Wind Symphony, Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville, 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 844-4341, www.indianawindsymphony.org.

22: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Monday Night Favorites featuring Richard Ratliff, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

23: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Matt Pivec, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

24: David Gompper, piano, and Wolfgang David, violin, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

25-27: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $22-$68, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

27: Flute Masterclass: Thomas Robertello, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 3.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

27: Thomas Robertello and Students Gala Recital, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

28: "Me and DK," Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 N. Meridian St., 7.p.m., Meridian Song Project, free, (317) 926-1346.

29: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., Dynamic Duos, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

October

1: American String Quartet with pianist Menahem Pressler, Basile Theatre at the Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 7:30.p.m., Ensemble Music Society, $10-$30, (317) 254-8915, www.ensemblemusic.org.

2: JCFA Composer's Orchestra Concert, Butler University Lilly Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

3: Piano Masterclass: Richard Ratliff, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

3 and 5: "Il Trovatore," Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m. Friday, 2.p.m. Sunday, Indianapolis Opera, $30-$115, (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

4: Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St., 7:30.p.m., "America's Greatest Hornist Plays John Williams," featuring Dale Clevenger, $5-$20, (317) 844-9717, www.carmelsymphony.org.

5: "Salute to Sousa," University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 4.p.m., Symphonic Wind Ensemble, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

7: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Faculty Chamber Music Recital, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

8: Mu Phi Epsilon Departmental Recital, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.10-12: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $24-$73, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

11: Butler Choral Department Fall Concert, North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., 3.p.m., free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

12: Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, 3.p.m., $15, seniors $12, students 10 and older $5, 9 and younger free with adult, (317) 229-2367.

14: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Larry Shapiro, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

16: Indianapolis Chamber Winds, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

17 and 18: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, 8.p.m., $30-$68, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

18: Choral Festival, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., daylong event, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.18: Violinist Larry Shapiro and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 8.p.m., $10-$25, (317) 940-9607, www.icomusic.org.

19: Mid-Semester Choral Concert, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 5.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu19: Classical Fellowship Awards with Elizabeth Joy Roe, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Deer Zink Events Pavilion with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, 4000 Michigan Road, 3:30.p.m., $10-$28, (317) 940-9945, www.americanpianists.org.

19: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian St., 4.p.m., "Cornucopia," $5-$15, (317) 202-0546,www.indybaroque.org.

20: Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., "Cornucopia," $5-$15, (317) 202-0546, www.indybaroque.org.

21: Student Chamber Recital, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

21: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., David Murray, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

23: Mu Phi Epsilon School on Wheels Benefit Concert, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.24: Tenor Alan Bennett and Pianist Hye-Seon, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

24 and 25: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $30-$68, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

25: Handel's "Israel in Egypt," Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., 8.p.m., Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, $10-$30, (317) 940-9057, www.indychoir.org.

26: Indiana Wind Symphony, Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville, 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 844-4341, www.indianawindsymphony.org.

26: International Violin Competition of Indianapolis 2008-2009 Laureate Series, Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, 7.p.m., Quartetto Gelato, $18-$24, (317) 216-5455, www.pikepac.org.

26: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 3.p.m., Butler Symphony Orchestra, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

28: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Doug Spaniel, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

29: Antares, Basile Theatre at the Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., 7:30.p.m., Ensemble Music Society, $10-$30, (317) 254-8915, www.ensemblemusic.org.

30: Evening of Song, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

30: Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7.p.m., Butler University String Festival, free, (317) 940-9697, www.cloweshall.org.

30-Nov. 1: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $22-$68, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

November

1: Chamber Music Masterclass, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 1.p.m., Dennis McCafferty, free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

2-4: Fine Arts Society Music Academy Benefit Recital, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 4.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

3: Faculty Artist Series, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m. "The Fragile Mind -- Creativity with Affliction," free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

4: Faculty Artist Series, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 7:30.p.m., Tom Gerber, free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

5: Student Composers Forum, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

6: University Orchestra, University of Indianapolis, DeHaan Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 7:30.p.m., free, (317) 788-3255, arts.uindy.edu.

6: JCFA Composer's Orchestra Concert, Butler University Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 8.p.m., free, (317) 940-9246, www.butler.edu.

7-9: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, various times, $24-$73, (317) 639-4300, www.indianapolis