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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA |  | | | | | | 401 E Michigan St
Indianapolis,
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46204
317-636-0396 | | | | | Description: This charming establishment, formerly known as "Das Deutsche Haus," originated in 1892 as a social club for the city's German immigrants, who sought to promote mental and physical health and culture. The German Renaissance Revival-style building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and remains popular with city residents. Today, the Athenaeum is home to The Rathskeller restaurant, a YMCA branch, the American Cabaret Theater, and a number of ballrooms.
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| Indiana Repertory Theatre140 W Washington St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-635-5252 | | | | | Description: In 1991, this impressive theater was deemed the "Theater Laureate" for Indiana. The non-profit venue receives 37% of its income from local residents, corporations, and foundations. It also features superb technical equipment for the numerous performances held throughout the year, which include classics like "Death of a Salesman," "Twelfth Night," and "A Christmas Carol." More contemporary plays are also part of the regular season.
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| Indianapolis Civic Theatre3200 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis,
IN
46222
317-923-4597 | | | | | Description: This entity is the oldest community theater to operate on a continual basis in the United States. It features a varied slate of shows throughout the year, so call the ticket office for information about scheduled offerings and show times. Past productions have included classics like "Annie Get Your Gun," "Brighton Beach Memoirs," and "Ragtime."
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| Madame Walker Theatre Center617 Indiana Ave
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
317-236-2099 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Madam C.J. Walker's family established this venue in the late 1920s. Along with top-notch shows and readings, lectures, classes, and programs are held throughout the year to inform children and adults about many aspects of culture and performance. Moreover, the establishment focuses on celebrating the arts from the African-American perspective. The center also hosts Jazz on the Avenue, a film series, and a reader's and writer's symposium series, among other events.
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| Murat Shrine Temple and Murat Centre502 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-231-0000 | | | | | Description: A visit to this imposing structure, with its exotic turret and detailed tilework, brings you to the largest shrine temple in the world. A one-time Shriners' headquarters, the structure now hosts a variety of performances and important events, including conferences, receptions, Broadway shows, and pre-show gatherings. Visitors should keep their eyes open for the appearance of a resident ghost, believed to be the cause of inexplicable slamming doors and blinking lights. Even sans ghost, the ornate Egyptian room and the Islamic-inspired architecture make any visit worthwhile.
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| 650 N Meridian St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-262-3100 | | | | | Description: Constructed in 1929, this Tudor-Gothic cathedral has often been lauded as one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Highlights include a carillon with 54 bells, an enormous pipe organ, a walnut parquet-floored ballroom and a marble-and-woodwork Tiler's Room (the entrance). Gorgeous, handcrafted art glass windows use natural light to illuminate their intricate designs, and architectural details throughout the cathedral allude to the rites of Freemasonry. Take a free tour to learn more.
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| 749 N Park Ave
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
317-635-7529 | | | | | Description: CHATHAM ARCH. Just over 10 years after its founding, The Phoenix Theatre gained professional status by joining Actors' Equity Association. The theater introduces audiences to a wide range of shows that present serious issues, occasionally in a not-so-serious manner. Past shows have included works by Caryl Churchill, David Hare, Samuel Beckett, and Christopher Durang. Headquarters for the theater are located in a historical church.
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