1. Spirit and Legend

8 p.m. Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $16-$63, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, (317) 262-1100, www.indianapolissymphony.org.

This special performance by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to American Indian composer Louis Ballard, who, according to the ISO, "made it his life's mission to illuminate the unique motivations behind Native American music." The symphony will perform Ballard's "Incident at Wounded Knee" and "Indiana Concerto for Piano and Orchestra." The concerto is the world premiere of a piece Ballard left unfinished when he died in February of last year. Also on the program is Jean Sibelius'"Four Legends from Kalevala," an atmospheric take on the famous Finnish epic.

2. Moiseyev Dance Company

8 p.m. Jan. 26, $16-$30, Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., (317) 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

The 68-year-old Moiseyev Dance Company is regarded internationally as one of the world's greatest folk dance groups. According to the New York Times, Moiseyev is all about "glowing professionalism," appearing onstage in blazingly vibrant traditional costumes and performing their high-flying traditional dance routines to perfection. Yet, even in their flawlessness, there is an indelible sense of humor in their performances that leaves audience members smiling long after the show is over.

3. Symposium: Wounded Knee

2 p.m. Jan. 26, $10 ($5 for members), Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., (317) 275-1337, www.eiteljorg.org.

With a panel that includes American Indian Movement leader William Means -- who was there for the 1973 standoff at the Pine Ridge reservation -- this symposium will address the aftereffects of the standoff on the relationship between American Indians and the United States government. Other panel members include Johnny Flynn, Sally Tuttle, Lann Thompson and Charlie Abourezk. A question-and-!answer session will follow the panel discussion.

4. Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Concert

5 p.m. Jan. 26, $5-$15, Madame Walker Theatre, 617 Indiana Ave., (317) 229-2367, www.walkertheatre.com.

All of the proceeds from this benefit concert will go toward the children providing the entertainment: the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. Beyond teaching children about music, the MYO's mission is to give inner-city Indianapolis youth the skills necessary to attain economic and social stability as adults. The event will also include a silent auction, and the money will go to instrument repairs, musical training and other related expenses.

5. 'My Way'

7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10, $25-$32, Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, (317) 923-4597, www.civictheatre.org.

One of the most enduring icons of American entertainment, Frank Sinatra, gets his due in this song-and-dance production by the Indianapolis Civic Theatre. An ensemble cast of singers, dancers and musicians will bring famous Sinatra tunes like "New York, New York," "Fly Me to the Moon" and others (including, of course, "My Way") to life, reminding audience members why "Old Blue Eyes" never truly gets old.