Archive for February 2013

Intermediate Jewelry Making   Leave a comment

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This class is perfect for those with a little background in jewelry making. Marti Icenogle teaches easy-to-learn techniques,  with an emphasis on various types of wire work. $48 for 4 classes.

Mar 05 – Mar 26         Tuedays        6:30 – 8:30pm          Ages 16 +

Register online by visiting Play Indy and looking up Course #205604, or call (317) 327-7135.

Click here for a PDF file of the Indy Parks 2013 Winter/Spring Program Guide.

Posted February 20, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Classes

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Garfield Shakespeare Company Presents “The Matchmaker”   Leave a comment

Jonathan Kratzner as Horace and Laura Kelley as Dolly. Photo by Joe Konz.

Jonathan Kratzner as Horace and Laura Kelley as Dolly. Photo by Joe Konz.

WHAT: The Garfield Shakespeare Company moves into the twentieth century by presenting Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker”, the hilarious comedy which inspired the long-running musical “Hello Dolly!” In 1890’s New York, the charming Dolly Levi is busy finding love-matches for everyone, including herself.

Chris Burton as Malachi Stack and Tony Van Pelt as the cabman. Photo by Joe Konz.

Chris Burton as Malachi Stack and Tony Van Pelt as the cabman. Photo by Joe Konz.

WHERE: Presented indoors at the Garfield Park Arts Center by The Garfield Shakespeare Company.

WHEN: March 08, 09, 15, 16 at  7:00pm, March 17 at 2:00pm

Laura Kelley as Dolly, Mike Merrick as Cornelius, Katie Schneider as Irene Molloy, and Robert Routier as Ambrose. Photo by Joe Konz.

Laura Kelley as Dolly, Mike Merrick as Cornelius, Katie Schneider as Irene Molloy, and Robert Routier as Ambrose. Photo by Joe Konz.

COST: FREE. Reservations can be made by visiting the GPAC or by calling 327-7135.

Click here for directions to the GPAC.

Many thanks to Joe Konz for sharing his photos with us!

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Posted February 16, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Events, News

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Basics of Reading Music   Leave a comment

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Learn everything you need to know about music in order to read it yourself. For beginners and those needing a refresher. Kathy Kilgo has her Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern California. $65 for 6 classes. No class 4/4.

Feb 28 – Apr 11          Thursdays         7:30 – 8:30 pm          Course #205730

Register online by visiting Play Indy and looking up the Course #, or call (317) 327-7135.

Click here for a PDF file of the Indy Parks 2013 Winter/Spring Program Guide.

Posted February 13, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Classes

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More Art Classes!   Leave a comment

Paint Palette

Oh snap! You forgot to sign up for that art class you were thinking about last month. Well good news- the next session starts at the end of February! Check out the list of available classes below and register today:

Mixed Media Studio (Teen)

Intermediate Clay Handbuilding

T’ai Chi Chih

Beginning Clay Handbuilding

Drawing and Painting

Register online by visiting Play Indy and looking up the Course #, or call (317) 327-7135.

Click here for a PDF file of the Indy Parks 2013 Winter/Spring Program Guide.

Posted February 12, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Classes

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Vintage Movie Night: Remember Last Night? (1935)   Leave a comment

Remember Last Night poster

This winter and spring join us for murder and mystery! Film collector, historian and preservationist Eric Grayson will be sharing some of his favorite vintage films one night each month. Each film is preceded by a vintage cinematic “short.”

Remember Last Night? (1935)

Directed by James Whale. Starring Robert Young and Constance Cummings. Another mystery-comedy where couples awaken after a party to discover the party’s host has been murdered, but they’re too impaired to remember the details. (Runtime 81 min.)

Saturday, Feb 16

7:00 pm

Tickets are available at the door on the night of the film for $4 each. Popcorn, candy and drinks are available for $1 apiece.

Buy a movie pass and see 6 movies for the price of 5, plus free popcorn!

See full 2013 Winter/Spring schedule here.

Posted February 8, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Events

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The Art of Improvisation   Leave a comment

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Learn short-form improv skills including: the “Yes, and” philosophy, being in the moment, and listening to and trusting your scene partners. Instructor Tom Robertson studied improv at Chicago’s famed Second City Theatre and ComedySportz.

Feb 26 – Apr 02          Thursdays          6:30 – 8:30pm          Ages 14 +

Register online by visiting Play Indy and looking up Course #205701, or call (317) 327-7135.

This class will also be available:

Apr 16 – May 21          Thursdays          6:30 – 8:30pm              Course #205703

Click here for a PDF file of the Indy Parks 2013 Winter/Spring Program Guide.

Posted February 7, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Classes

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Silk Scarf Workshop   Leave a comment

Silk Scarf Workshop

Join instructor Stephanie Lewis Robertson in this hands-on workshop where you will create masterful scarves that you can take home. You will explore 2-3 techniques over the course of the evening. $30 for 1 class.

Feb 21          Thursday          6:00 – 9:00pm          Ages 16 +

Register online by visiting Play Indy and looking up Course #205610, or call (317) 327-7135.

This class will also be available:

Apr 11           Thursday          6:00 – 9:00pm         Course # 205611
May 30         Thursday          6:00 – 9:00pm          Course # 205612

Click here for a PDF file of the Indy Parks 2013 Winter/Spring Program Guide.

Posted February 6, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Classes

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Looking Ahead: Chalk Art Festival and Competition 2013   Leave a comment

2012 Chalk Fest drawing

Sounds like Punxsutawney Phil is ready for Spring, are you? Sunny afternoons, picnics in the park, birds chirping… and the 2nd annual Chalk Art Festival and Competition! Yes, it’s back. Yes, it’s still free to register. Live music. Food vendors. Prizes. All located in beautiful Garfield Park on May 11.

The festival is for all ages and all experience levels. Bring your own chalk, or purchase a chalk kit for only $3. There is no rain date.

Register between 10:00 Am and 2:00PM at the Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC). Work to be judged must be completed by 3:00PM. Keep drawing for fun and enjoy live music from 3:00PM – 4:00PM.

Awards will be given at 4:00PM (must be present to win). View 2012 winners here.

So clear your schedule for Mother’s Day weekend… you won’t want to miss this awesome event!

2012 Chalk Fest drawing

2012 Chalk Fest drawing

https://gpacarts.wordpress.com/2012/05/19/chalk-art-festival-and-competition-2012-winners-and-photos/

Posted February 2, 2013 by GPAC Arts in Events, News

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