Stories tagged with "madame walker theatre"

HIV program Thursday to feature model-actor Boris Kodjoe by indystar

Model and actor Boris Kodjoe, a star of Showtime’s “Soul Food” who appears in “Surrogates” opposite Bruce Willis, will headline the Sixth Annual HIV... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:27 PM in Communities

Curtain Call by indystar

Violin and winds The Butler University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Robert Grechesky, will welcome a concertmaster from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as soloist for the first... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

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Fit Club doc to visit Dr. Ian Smith, medical/diet expert on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club and founder of the 50 Million Pound Challenge, will speak about improving your diet and... – Oct 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM in Health & Fitness

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Philadanco When: 7 p.m. Saturday. Where: Madame Walker Theatre, 617 Indiana Ave. Tickets: $25 adults; $20 seniors and children 12 and younger. Call (317) 236-2099, or visit... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Circle City Classic ends on a high note by Robert Annis

New director begins planning 2010 festivities while riding high on this year’s success of annual Indy event The last notes of Sunday’s gospel music concert at the... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds returns to his musical roots by David Lindquist

The birth of a daughter is the biggest change in the life of Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds since he played a 2007 homecoming show at the Madame Walker Theatre Center. Peyton... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:53 AM in Entertainment

Jazz stars shine brightly in tribute to Hubbard by Jay.Harvey

When a cultural legacy is truly passed on, it takes the form of something like Friday’s concert at the Madame Walker Theatre celebrating the music of Freddie Hubbard. An... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Hubbard tribute will hit high notes of illustrious career by Jay.Harvey

If there’s conducting to be done, David Baker will do it. And he won’t bring his cello, the instrument he’s applied to his jazz performances for decades. Still,... – Sep 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM in Entertainment

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Indy Jazz Fest When: Through Sept. 27. Where: Various locations. Tickets: $30 per day at the gate for outdoor concerts. Prices vary for indoor shows. (www.indyjazz fest.net). On... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Not too early for Mardi Gras by indystar

A bit of The Big Easy made it to Broad Ripple for the Indianapolis Art Center’s annual end-of-summer fundraiser. About 500 people attended Artsparkle, which kicked off the... – Aug 27, 2009 at 6:02 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

'Babyface' to headline Classic show by indystar

Hometown star Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will headline the annual Circle City Classic concert Oct. 2 at the Indiana Convention Center. Edmonds, a North Central High... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Groups join forces for the arts by indystar

Two fixtures on the Indianapolis cultural calendar combined last weekend, creating a musical extravaganza at the Jazz Kitchen. Organizers of Oranje (Sept. 19) and the Indy Jazz... – Aug 20, 2009 at 7:27 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

'Babyface' to headline Circle City Classic by indystar

Hometown star Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will headline the annual Circle City Classic concert Oct. 2 at the Indiana Convention Center. Edmonds, a North Central High School graduate... – Aug 20, 2009 at 5:03 PM in Entertainment

Curtain Call by indystar

Jazz awards The Ralph Adams Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented Sunday at the Jazz Kitchen to educator and composer David Baker, bassist Mingo Jones, trombonist Reggie... – Aug 05, 2009 at 9:52 PM in Entertainment

Partygoers dress up jeans with jewels by indystar

Jeans and plenty of sparkling earrings, necklaces and bracelets were used last weekend to kick off Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration. About 250 people attended the... – Jul 18, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Lawyer receives award for dedication to pro bono by indystar

Mark Wright, Fishers, a partner at Baker&Daniels, was among the law firm’s 11 individuals recognized with the Charles L. Whistler Pro Bono Award for exceptional... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fishers

City spotlights crime-fighting groups by Kevin Oneal

Mayor and others honor prevention work of grant recipients The Indianapolis Children’s Choir isn’t a crime-fighting group, but that didn’t stop the city from... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Crime & Courts

Indy gives $4.5M in anti-crime grants by Kevin Oneal

The mayor of Indianapolis encouraged the recipients of anti-crime grants from the city to keep working to help their neighborhoods. “I like to think we’re bringing out the best in... – Jun 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Communities

Indy Jazz Fest to feature a Freddie Hubbard tribute by Jay.Harvey

The Indy Jazz Fest has drawn back the curtain slightly to reveal the names of two of the acts scheduled to perform during the 11th annual music festival. After a decade on... – Jun 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Entertainment

Best bets for Father's Day by indystar

Still searching for something to do with your dad this Father’s Day weekend? Here’s a look at some of the events happening on the local arts and entertainment scene:... – Jun 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities