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2011 IndyTalks Explores “Indy as a Super City”
January 10, 2011In 2010, more than a dozen community partners launched a year-long initiative called IndyTalks. The initial series encouraged Indianapolis residents to discuss – from a variety of perspectives – the future of Indiana in an era of globalization. In 2011, more than 20 local organizations will present a series of community programs exploring the idea of “Indy as a Super City” as part of IndyTalks, a collaboration dedicated to fostering a sense of community through respectful and creative civic dialogue. Indianapolis obviously has what it takes to host a Super Bowl, but how can the city and its citizens be and do more? This year’s IndyTalks programs will encourage and challenge Indianapolis residents to think about ways their hometown can build upon its strengths to be a “super city.” Participants will be encouraged to share ideas, information, experiences, and assumptions in a civic and civil manner that leads to learning and informs the public good. Program partners are organizations connected to the arts, humanities, history, religion, film, education, media and more.
January 13: Kick off IndyTalks 2011 with WFYI’s “NO LIMITS” — Indy as Super City
January 10, 2011
Join the conversation — Indy as a Super City — on January 13 at noon on NO LIMITS. Hear it on WFYI 90.1, and call, tweet or talk with Mark Miles, Tamara Zahn and Gerald Bepko at they talk about the past, present and future of Indy as a sustainable, livable community. If you miss it live, catch NO LIMITS on line.
When: Thursday January 13, noon
Where: WFYI 90.1 FM
February 22: “The Indianapolis Immigrant Experience — Shaping Our City”
January 10, 2011
The city that so many of us call home has been and continues to be shaped by the experiences of those who have come great distances to be part of Indianapolis. Join in a community discussion to promote dialogue, acceptance and understanding between people of varied backgrounds as the JCC partners with the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Immigrant Welcome Center, the International Center of Indianapolis and IndyTalks. Four members of our community from immigrant backgrounds will take part in a panel discussion, moderated by Roland Dorson, President of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. We will then break into groups where all participants can share their experiences and thoughts using a suggested discussion prompt provided at each table. After the discussion program, please join artist Sofiya Inger for a JCC gallery tour of her exhibit “Coming Back to Center,” which spawned this conversation.
When: Tuesday February 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260
Cost: Free, you can register here
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February 24: The 22nd Annual Joseph Taylor Symposium — “imaging + imagining the city: perspectives on Indianapolis”
January 10, 2011Imagine Indianapolis! How can cities like Indianapolis plan a future that focuses on green spaces that enrich lives, organizes a transportation network to encourage energy management, creates avenues for access to jobs, schools and entertainment, and provides an accessible and healthy community for all people? For 22 years IUPUI’s annual Joseph Taylor Symposium has honored diversity and dialogue through discussions on issues of concern in urban America. Join the discussion as experts explore everything from building re-use, green space development, transportation, and education needs to discover how these quality of life issues impact our city.
When: Thursday, February 24, 8:oo am to 2:30 pm
Where: IUPUI Campus Center Fourth Floor, 420 University Boulevard
Cost: FREE (optional lunch has a fee). Register here. For registration questions, please contact Patti Hair, libarsvp@iupui.edu or 317.278.1839.
March 24: Emily Pilloton of Project H discusses “Designing Social Impact” at IMA
January 10, 2011
Emily Pilloton is an architect, designer, teacher and founder of Project H Design and the educational program Studio H. Last year Pilloton toured the U.S. in an Airstream trailer presenting the Design Revolution Road Show, demonstrating design for social impact. Now based in the poorest county in rural North Carolina, Pilloton is working with students and citizens to sustain their community by re-designing public education and stimulating creative capital. She is a PopTech social innovation fellow, has spoken at the TED conference, has appeared on the Colbert Report, and published a book, Design Revolution: 100 Products that Empower People. After her talk, Pilloton facilitates a conversation with the audience about sustainable design solutions for Indianapolis.
When: Thursday, March 24 7:00 pm
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art: The Toby4000 N. Michigan Rd.
Cost: $8 Public, $5 IMA Members & Students.
April 6: Indianapolis — Choose Your Own Adventure
January 10, 2011The decisions Indianapolis makes today will determine whether we are a Super City tomorrow. You are invited to make the next big decision when the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library teams with the Know No Stranger and Big Car Collective to present a theatrical exhibition of current issues affecting our city. Watch a scene depicting a current Indianapolis issue unfold and then vote on how you would like the scene to end. Afterwards, discuss your choices with Indianapolis movers-and-shakers. You could choose Indianapolis’ next great adventure!
When: Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Central Library’s Clowes Auditorium
Cost: Free
May 17: IndyTalks and Leaders Listen
January 10, 2011
Indianapolis’ remarkable history includes the story of citizens, civic and business leaders, politicians, artists, and others acting as change agents. An appreciative look around Indy today is a testament to their forward-thinking initiative and it can be said these leaders of decades past fostered Indianapolis into a Super City. But what does the future of our city look like, and what should the priorities be to move Indianapolis forward? Will we continue to be a Super City? Where do today’s emerging leaders – YOU – want to take our city? “IndyTalks and Leaders Listen” invites you to learn about Indianapolis’ history and then share ideas for the future with community leaders. Do you have unique ideas for Indy? Do you have priorities you wish the city would make its priorities? This is your chance to be heard.
When: Tuesday May 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio Street
FREE, Registration Required
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May 21: NeighborPower! Conference
January 10, 2011
Neighbor Power! A Gathering to Inspire Greater Indy Neighborhoods is an annual event that brings together hundreds of people from around the city who are interested in neighborhood improvement and community development. It includes discussions and workshops on neighborhood issues and an awards program to recognize activities that are already working to make our neighborhoods better. It’s an inspiring day full of profound success stories, heartfelt lessons learned, and is also an opportunity to network with other Indianapolis residents and professionals making a difference in our neighborhoods. Be part of the quiet revolution that has going on in neighborhoods around Indianapolis as people from a wide range of groups — neighborhood associations, businesses, schools, churches and more — have been meeting in their own neighborhoods and making plans for revitalization and growth.
When: Saturday, May 21 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: University of Indianapolis, 1200 E. Hanna
Cost: free.
Looking Ahead – IndyTalks 2011
December 7, 2010IndyTalks is a citywide effort to foster a sense of community through respectful and creative civic dialogue. In 2011 our topic of conversation will be INDY AS SUPER CITY.
To be in “dialogue” with one another is to share ideas, information, experiences, and assumptions in the pursuit of learning. To do so civically is to open up oneself to new insights that inform the public good.
IndyTalks is a catalyst for you to converse, connect, and create in this way.
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Jan. 13, 2011, 12 noon 
Radio: No Limits, hosted by John Krull
Organized and aired by WFYI (90.1 FM)
