Tuesday (2/14)
Music – Branch Gordon at Hearthstone
- What: Branch Gordon performs live at the Hearthstone Coffee House. Gordon’s sound combines the rock-blues vocal styling of John Mayer with the acoustic musing of Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz, all mashed up together into great music all his own.
- When: 8p.m.
- Where: Hearthstone Coffee House, 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers.
- Cost: Free admission
Fine Art – Dale Bernstein: Vanity Abandoned
- What: Gallery featuring photography by Dale Bernstein.Bernstein had the privilege of working with some of the world’s greatest photographers, including Irving Penn, Richard Avedonand Horst P. Horst, among others.
- When: Regular building hours
- Where: Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis.
- Cost: Free admission
Theater – “Guys and Dolls” Auditions
- What: Auditions for the musical “Guys and Dolls.” Performers should be prepared to read from the script.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: Free admission
Art – ZBowl: First Come First Hung
- What: Sullivan Munce Cultural Center is opening its doors to 40 artists who convey a “sports” theme with their talent. Selected sports-themed masterpieces that come through the door will be displayed as part of this exclusive and limited-time gallery.
- When: Feb. 3 – 25 (Tuesday – Saturday 10:00a.m. – 4 p.m.)
- Where: Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, 205 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville.
- Cost: Free admission
Wednesday (2/15)
Theater – “Godspell”
- What: Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, “Godspell” boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day by Day.”
- When: Wednesday and Thursday – 7:30p.m., Friday and Saturday– 8p.m., Sunday – 2p.m.
- Where: The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: $30 – $40
Film – Old Movie Night: “Sideways”
- What: Showing “Sideways” with Paul Giamatti, Thomas Maden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh: Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.
- When: 7p.m.
- Where: Harmony Winery, 7350 Village Square Lane, Fishers.
- Cost: Free admission with the purchase of a glass of wine
Music / Theater – Bernadette Peters and Feinstein at the Palladium
- What: Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters joins The Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Director, Michael Feinstein, in an evening that positively shines with star power.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: $25 – $125
Thursday (2/16)
Theater – “Lend Me a Tenor”
- What: The classic Broadway comedy is back! The Cleveland Grand Opera Company faces imminent catastrophe when its star is accidentally given an overdose of tranquilizers and is unable to perform. Enter an aspiring singer,Max, whose efforts to impersonate the star produce shenanigans galore.
- When: Thursday – Saturday – 7 p.m., Sunday – 2 p.m.
- Where: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: $26 – $35
Music – Ensemble Music Society: Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley
- What:Ensemble performance by musical pioneer Matt Haimovitz and classical pianist and public radio host, Christopher O’Riley. For more info, visit www.ensemblemusic.org.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: The Toby, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis.
- Cost: $35
Spoken Word – Boxley Lecture Series 2012: President Theodore Roosevelt
- What: Gib Young, historical interpreter, portrays President Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: Sheridan Middle School Auditorium, 3030 W. 246th St., Sheridan.
- Cost: Free admission
Food and Drink – Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie
- What: Ever wondered what people ate for dinner in the early 19th century? Or how they cooked that meal? Discover those answers firsthand when you and your family join in preparing, serving and enjoying a candlelight feast straight from the pages of a 19th-century cookbook.
- When: 6 – 9 p.m.(Thursday – Sunday)
- Where: Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers.
- Cost: $60 for public ($55 for members)
Friday (2/17)
Theater – “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
- What: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is tickled pink to present its premiere production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” Based on the hit MGM movie, “Legally Blonde” was nominated for seven Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards, and has all the fun of the famous film.
- When:Friday and Saturday – 6:30 p.m., Sunday – 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis.
- Cost: $37 – $60 and includes dinner buffet, salad bar, coffee and tea.
Film – 2012 Winter Nights Film Series: “Charade” (1963)
- What: Each winter, escape the cold and cozy up at The Toby for classic films on the big screen every Friday. All films will be shown in 35millimeters or 16millimeters.
- When: 7p.m.
- Where: The Toby, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis.
- Cost: $9 for public ($5 for members and students)
Theater – “Tartuffe”
- What:Tartuffe, an itinerant religious crusader, finds the welcoming household of the prominent Orgon. He slowly takes over the whole estate, working his way through family, eventually taking aim at Elmire, Orgon’s wife. Can anything short of divine intervention save us from this savior?
- When: Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 2 p.m.
- Where: Butler University Theatre, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis.
- Cost: $10 ($5 for students)
Music – Bruce Hornsby at the Palladium
- What: 13-time Grammy nominee Bruce Hornsby is your quintessential multi-talented artist. This singer, pianist, accordion player and songwriter is sure to bring creative energy to the stage and joy to the audience.
- When: 8p.m.
- Where: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: $30 –$125
Theater – “Titanic: The Musical”
- What: This haunting Broadway musical gives an intimate voice to both those perished, and those who survived the famous sinking. The astounding ship, Titanic, is viewed from several points of view – by the designer, a stoker, the lookout and the wireless operator. When the ship strikes an iceberg, the resulting mayhem focuses the reality of the disaster.
- When: Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 2p.m.
- Where: The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville.
- Cost: $17
Theater – “It’s All Greek to Me”
- What: Hancock Dance Theatre visits Greece, performing classics such as “Greek Mythology,” “The Big Fat Greek Wedding Piece” and “The Birth of the Gods.” Enjoy refreshments during the show in this casual setting.
- When: Friday and Saturday– 7p.m., Sunday – 3 p.m.
- Where: Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel.
- Cost: $35
Theater – “Sex Please, We’re Sixty”
- What: The hilarious comedy where neighbor, Bud the Stud, attempts to entertain the clientele at Mrs. Stancliff’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast – a favorite vacation spot year after year for menopausal women.
- When: Friday and Saturday –8 p.m., Sunday–2:30 p.m.
- Where: Mud Creek Players, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis.
- Cost: $12 ($10 on Sundays)
Saturday (2/18)
Food and Drink – Winter Market at Carmel City Center
- What: The Winter Market features 20 vendors from the Carmel Farmers Market, including A Taste of Philly, Amazing Potato Chip Company, Artisano’s Oils and Spices and many more.
- When: 9 a.m. – noon
- Where: Carmel City Center, 719 Hanover Place, Carmel.
- Cost: Free admission
Music – Di Wu plays Rachmaninoff 2 at the Palladium
- What: Pianist Di Wu returns to perform Rachmaninoff’s beautiful Piano Concerto No. 2. Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice rounds out the program along with Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks and Massenet’s Meditation from “Thais,” featuring Carmel Symphony concertmaster Larry Shapiro.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: $18 – $73
Sunday (2/19)
Music – Butler Wind Ensemble and All-Star High School Band Concert
- What: The Butler Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble and the Butler All-Star High School Band share the stage in the grand finale concert of the All-Star High School Band Weekend – music by Bach, Schuman, Hazo and Jager.
- When: 2 p.m.
- Where: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis.
- Cost: Free admission
Music – Sheridan Bluegrass Jam
- What: Enjoy that banjo! Get that fiddle out and join bluegrass jammers from throughout the state who rally in Sheridan to enjoy four hours of fun!
- When: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Where: Sheridan Public Library, 103 W. 1st St., Sheridan.
- Cost: Free admission (donations welcome)
Music – SPECTRUM: The Magic of Motown
- What: Relive the magic of Motown with a tribute to the biggest movers and shakers of an unforgettable era. Featuring soulful sounds, theatrical panache and inspired arrangements of the vocal quartet SPECTRUM.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel.
- Cost: $40 – $85