Carrie Newcomer in Indy Saturday

According to Provocate, Quaker-Hoosier music legend Carrie Newcomer (pictured) will release her new CD Everything Is Everywhere and perform live to benefit the Interfaith Hunger Initiative at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (15 October) in Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis.

The new release features Carrie’s collaboration with Indian sarod players Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, who will be joining Carrie on stage for the show, as well as Grammy-nominated percussionist Jim Brock and Gary Walters.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

All profits from the Everything Is Everywhere project will go to the Interfaith Hunger Initiative, an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization bringing together two dozen faith communities in the Indianapolis area who work together to end child and family hunger. IHI work to create a system of access to food through pantries in central Indiana and schools in foreign countries, feeding and supporting thousands of children and families.

(Photo courtesy of Carrie Newcomer)

"Making Indiana Home"

The next session in the Indiana Town Hall series, "Making Indiana Home", takes place 10 November in the Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street,Indianapolis. Admission is free.

A reception from 6 to 7 p.m.includes an information fair and tours of "You Are There 1950: Making a Jewish Home", followed by the 7 p.m. panel conversation.

The panel will highlight the stories of displaced persons and refugees who have made Indiana their home after fleeing from persecution. Representatives from the National Council of Jewish Women, Catholic Charities and The Immigrant Welcome Center will discuss the work their organizations have done and continue to do in serving those who are striving to make a new life.

This is a Spirit & Place Festival event co-presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis.

(Photo courtesy of "You are There 1950: Making a Jewish Home")

Yemeni Journalists to Visit IUPUI

Five women's rights advocates and journalists from Yemen will discuss international human rights law education, research and advocacy for women's right to freedom of expression and political participation with Prof. George Edwards at 2 p.m. 11 October in room 351 (Faculty Lounge) of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis.

The U.S. Department of State is sponsoring the Yemeni women's visit under its International Visitor Leadership project on "Young Leaders: The U.S. Political Process." Faculty, students, staff and members of the public are welcome.

Fight Night Indianapolis

"Vintage Vegas Fight Night" takes place 5 November in the Conrad Indianapolis, 50 West Washington Street, Indianapolis.

It begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a silent auction and Vegas games, and continues with dinner, a live auction, boxing exhibition and dancing. Requested attire? Sinatra-esque!

Sponsored by the Christamore House Guild, the event showcases the Christamore House Boxing Program. Proceeds benefit the various programs of Christamore House, a multi-service center in Indy's Haughville neighborhood. Last year's event raised $95,000.

Indy Baroque

The next performances during the 2011-12 season of IndyBaroque Music take place 7-10 October featuring the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra performing "Back Project VI". John Abberger is conductor.

First up is 7:30 p.m. 7 October in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, followed by 1 p.m. 8 October in the Athenaeum, 1 p.m. 9 October in Marian University, (time tba) 9 October in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus, and 7:30 p.m. 10 October in the Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis.

For tickets and information, go online or call 317:808-2224.

"Victorian Villains" on the Old Northside

Are you ready for a crash course in criminal science investigation as well as an opportunity to study some of the most nefarious villains of the Victorian era?

Later this month, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site presents Victorian Theater by Candlelight’s "Victorian Villains" by resident playwright James Trofatter.

As part of this progressive play, a modern day "Dr. Watson" guides guests through the home of the 23rd President of the United States, where nefarious criminals such as Lizzie Borden, Sweeney Todd, H.H. Holmes, Jack the Ripper and others have briefly taken up residence. Learn more about their dastardly deeds and atrocious acts as you progress from room to room of this historic mansion.

"Victorian Villains" takes place 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23 October. Performances begin every half hour starting at 6 p.m. with the last performance beginning at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and starting at 3:30 p.m. with the final performance beginning at 6 p.m. on the last day, a Sunday. Adult ticket prices are $10 and students ages 6 to 11 are $5. Reservations are required; call 317:631-1888.

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, a 16-room Italianate style house, was constructed by Harrison in 1874.

(Image courtesy of Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site)

Youth and Social Justice

The first session in this fall's Indiana Town Hall Series, "Youth and Social Justice", takes place 6 October in the Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis.

It begins at 6 p.m. with a reception and information fair, followed at 7 p.m. by the panel conversation.

Sheila Seuss Kennedy, professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, will discuss the historic nature of social justice in American democracy.

A conversation-focused panel featuring local youth and youth organizations will then examine what social justice means in today’s world. This moderated discussion will be led by Dr. David Craig, IUPUI Religious Studies, and will feature student-activists with the Latino Youth Collective as well as representatives from the Marion County Commission on Youth and other organizations.

Admission is free.

Future sessions are 10 November and 1 December.