Sunday, September 17, 2006
Constitution Day
Opening event
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
“Reading the Constitution�
On Constitution Day, step up to the microphone and help read the U.S. Constitution from 2-5:30 PM in the North Atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. On hand will be a team of constitutional lawyers, scholars, and judges including Justice Boehm and Justice Rucker of the Indiana Supreme Court, State Representative Orentlicher to answer your constitution questions live, in real time.
Location
North Atrium, Indiana State House.
Intersection of Market St. & Capitol Ave.
200 West Washington Street
Ohio Street entrance (North side of Building)
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 233-5293 tour office
http://www.in.gov/statehouse
Parking available in North Lot of State House.
The State House that stands at the intersection of Market and Capitol Streets is the third incarnation of a home for Indiana’s legislature. The first State House was built in the 1820s to house state offices and county government, and a second structure was erected in 1835 for just $60,000; however, this building began to deteriorate after only 30 years of use. The current State House was completed in 1888, in a design similar to the U.S. Capitol. Recent renovations have returned the current State House to much of its original state, including the light-filled atriums.
Wednesday, September 20
Constitution Debate
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
“The Arsenal Tech High School Constitution Team�
The award-winning Arsenal Tech High School Constitution Team will debate the merits of a constitutional government vs. an autocratic or dictatorial government. They will also highlight provisions of the United States Constitution designed to prevent abuse or misuse of government power. What is the relevance of arguments made by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists to contemporary events under our present government (natural rights, republicanism and constitutionalism)? Two groups of six teens each give reasoned and impassioned statements. Lawyers acting as judges ask them clarifying questions. The evening finale opens the floor for questions from YOU the audience to the teens!
Tobi Elmore, Arsenal Tech High School
Tobi Elmore is a high school social sciences teacher at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, where he is the coach of the Arsenal Tech High School Constitution Team. Elmore is a native of Indianapolis and has taught in the Indianapolis Public School system for 10 years.
Location
The Spades Park Library Auditorium
1801 Nowland Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46201
(317) 275-4520
http://www.imcpl.org/about/locations/spadespark
Spades Park Library is one of two remaining Carnegie libraries in the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library system. The Italian style building was constructed on land donated by Michael H. Spades, and was dedicated in 1912. In 1987 the library underwent renovations and celebrated its 75th anniversary. Bathrooms, new furniture, and an elevator were added, while the original first floor arrangement was maintained, the circulation desk was restored, and part of the original tin ceiling was cleaned and repainted.
Saturday, September 23
Bus Tour
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
“Case Study: Air Quality Indianapolis; A tour of an East Side Neighborhood�
On this bus tour, we will visit the neighborhood surrounding the Citizens Gas & Coke manufacturing plant on the east side of Indianapolis. We will discuss the recent air quality report issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, as well as the radon study currently taking place in the area by the Washington D.C. based Alliance for Healthy Homes. Members of the Alliance for Healthy homes will be present.
http://www.afhh.org
In cooperation with the Organization for Neighborhood Empowerment.
Meet at Family Center, Christian Park at 1:00 PM
Bus departs at 1:15 PM
Refreshments provided
Location
Family Center, Christian Park
4200 English Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46201
(317) 327-7163
Bus will board at the Christian Park Family Center.
Hip Hop Poetry Slam + Open Mic
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
“Constitution Who?�
Did you know that our Constitution was written by revolutionaries? Bring your best poems and lyrics -- this is your mic to represent you and your generation. Make your voices heard. Peace!
Featuring DJ Dicky Fox
AKA Mike Graves is a pioneer and local hero of the Indianapolis Hip Hop community. His original beats, conscious lyrics, and visual art have literally changed the face of our city. Visit: http://www.myspace.com/twilightsentinels
Presented By United States of Mind
United States of Mind is an Indianapolis grown organization with a mission to unite youth and adults of all cultures through expression and education. Since 2002, USOM has provided it's neighborhood with 160 free All Ages poetry readings, 151 free All Ages Community Drum Circles, 200 Free West African Drum Classes, 135 All Ages Music Events, and 2 Summer Hip Hop Festivals. Contact us at operations@unitedstatesofmind.org
Location
Glendale Mall First Floor Food Court
6101 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-9281
http://www.shopglendalemall.com
Mall parking available.
When Glendale Mall first opened in the 1950s, it was an open air mall. Soon, however, it was enclosed and became the city’s first indoor shopping mall. Today, the mall has since undergone renovations and continues to be an indoor shopping mall, complete with a 12-screen theater. The Glendale Branch Library of the IMCPL system was also moved to the mall in 2000, making it the country’s first full-service library located in a shopping mall.
Continuing Throughout the Week
Public Art Project with Theater of Inclusion
“Flag Recording�
During My Daily Constitution, public artists Theater of Inclusion (TOI) will create an aesthetic evaluative installation. The installation will be created from written responses gathered from guests at MDC events. This structure, built in public, will focus on the concept of inclusion as an evolving idea, drawing its design inspiration from the American flag. Participants will be invited to reflect on their MDC experience and to make a record of it on “flag fragments� made of common file folders. These fragments will be transported to the installation site where TOI artists will reorganize the material and add to the growing structure.
Theater of Inclusion
Theater of Inclusion is the collaborative work of public artists Dante Ventresca and Rebecca Hutton. Rooted in Indianapolis, Theater of Inclusion creates place-based work throughout the United States. Mr. Ventresca and Ms. Hutton find unique elements in each site and simple grace in each individual. One part studio practice, one part performance, one part public dialogue, these artists work with found beauty, in any form, and shine a spotlight on that beauty by reorganizing it. Spectators often become performers. This experience leads to the insight that we are all part of a creative community that lives and breathes underneath what we commonly call “the community�.
Location
Marsh Gallery
Herron School of Art and Design
Indiana University, IUPUI
735 West New York Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 278-9400
http://www.herron.iupui.edu