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Heritage of the Heavens: The Night Sky in January is a free astronomy program that will be presented on Jan. 23 at the Bedford Public Library and led by Monroe Lake interpretive naturalist Jill Vance. The program begins at 6 p.m. in the library’s program room. The program will use stories and images to take participants on a virtual tour of the stars, constellations, and clusters visible during January. “For thousands of years, people have used stories to explain what they see in the night sky,” Vance said. “Those stories are still useful today in helping amateur observers locate objects and remember what they see.” The program is designed for adults and teens, but will also be enjoyable for elementary and middle school students who are interested in astronomy. For questions about the program, call Vance at (812) 837-9546. The Bedford Public Library is located at 1323 K. Street.  The next Sustainable Natural Resources Task Force meeting will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Indianapolis. The meeting, which will focus on Indiana’s air quality, will be hosted by The Nature Conservancy at the Efroymson Conservation Center, at 620 E. Ohio Street, starting at 10 a.m. January 2012 Blood Drives Hosted by Indiana Blood Center Indiana Blood Center hosts hundreds of blood drives each month. Below are locations, dates and times of blood drives open to the community by county for the month of January 2012.  Please consider informing those in communities living in your area of this important event by printing in your publication, airing as a Public Service Announcement, or posting on your website. We appreciate your consideration and support of our mission to meet the blood needs of patients at more than 60 community hospitals across Indiana.  Please note that blood drive dates and times can sometimes change. Donors can find the most up to date drive information or schedule an appointment by visiting www.donorpoint.org or by calling 800.632.4722 and selecting option #4. If you have any questions, please contact Indiana Blood Center at 800.632.4722 or the media contact noted above. BLOOD DRIVES in INDIANA COUNTIES Johnson County 01/08/12  8:30 am – 1:00 pm                Grace United Methodist Church 01/22/12  8:30 am – 12:30 pm                    Knights of Columbus/Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church Marion County 01/04/12 9:00 am – 1:00 pm                Celadon Trucking  01/07/12  10:00 am – 1:00 pm             Irvington Branch Public Library 01/13/12 8:00 am – 12:00 pm               St. Paul Travelers 01/15/12 8:00 am – 12:00 pm               Christ the King 01/15/12 8:00 am – 12:30 pm              Second Presbyterian 01/25/12 9:30 am – 1:30 pm                Landmark Center Building Jan. 26 Endurance Lecture Series: Science on the Ice All talks are at 7 p.m. with The Endurance exhibit opening at 6 p.m. $7 per non-member, $3 per member (includes $3 exhibit admission) per talk; $20 for the entire series Join Indiana scientists as they share their stories of life and research on the ice. Discover how the Arctic and Antarctic regions are used as the largest outdoor laboratories in the world, and what stories they tell about the Earth and the universe. Cap your evening by visiting The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition and immerse yourself into a scientific expedition to the frozen continent. Geological Explorations in Antarctica Dr. Kathy Licht, IUPUI Associate Professor of Earth Sciences We have so much yet to learn about Antarctica’s geologic history. This talk describes the kinds of fundamental research questions scientists are asking, the kinds of research going on at IUPUI to help address these questions and the experience of living in a modern Antarctic field camp. Photographs from several recent field seasons will be used to illustrate the stunning landscape and day-to-day life on this amazing continent. Are you talking..but feel like you’re not being heard? Do you feel like you’re combing through all possible resources..but feel like you’re falling through the cracks? This is often how parents and caregivers feel as they deal with day to day struggles due to lack of services in their areas. The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) has developed a way to get parents and caregivers a voice! By joining one of the regional Parent Advisory Councils (PAC), parents and caregivers can not only discuss where the gaps and needs are in their specific location, but also help develop ways to fill in those gaps locally. ASI doesn’t assume to know what is needed...we’re asking for input. The PAC’s are not support groups, but rather a way to give and receive information about interventions, treatments, school issues, legislative relations, and more in a constructive and functional way statewide. This is an opportunity to make a difference for all people affected by autism in Indiana. From Urban to Rural communities - your voice needs to be heard! To join a PAC in your area, visit http://asiparentcouncil.wiki spaces.com/ or call 800-609-8449. Meetings are starting soon! Help us implement change..JOIN THE PAC! For more info on how this could help all families affected by autism, please see attachment.       Sustainable natural resources group to meet Jan. 25 The next Sustainable Natural Resources Task Force meeting will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Indianapolis. The meeting, which will focus on Indiana’s air quality, will be hosted by The Nature Conservancy at the Efroymson Conservation Center, at 620 E. Ohio Street, starting at 10 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association, Sheltering Wings Join Dillon Welch At Open House Jan. 25 Local racecar driver Dillon Welch will present the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana a check of the monies raised from his annual Bowling With The Stars event during an Open House Wednesday, January 25 at Nine Racing in Brownsburg. Following the check presentation, Dillon will announce a partnership with Sheltering Wings, a safe-haven for women and children located in Hendricks County. The 18-year old racer is developing an awareness program to educate young people on the signs and dangers of abuse. WHAT:  Check Presentation to Alzheimer’s Association, Partnership Announcement with Sheltering Wings WHO: Dillon Welch, Nine Racing Leslie Bush, Alzheimer’s Association Maria Larrison, Sheltering Wings WHEN:  6 p.m., Wednesday, January 25 (Open House from 4-8 p.m.) WHERE:  Nine Racing, 451 Southpoint Circle, Ste 300, Brownsburg The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s research and support. Having awarded more than $265 million to nearly 1,800 research projects, the Alzheimer’s Association is the largest private funder of Alzheimer research. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Sheltering Wings provides emergency housing for women and children suffering from any form of domestic abuse. They build stable and independent lives through essential programs offered in a supportive and Christ-centered environment. Dillon Welch competes in the USAC National Midget Series. He has been a winner at every level during a racing career that began at age seven. Off the track, Dillon is a senior at Carmel High School where his favorite subjects are Radio/TV and US History. He likes to spend his free time at the race shop or in the gym working out. To relax, Dillon enjoys playing guitar and piano. Indy MMA Xtreme Premiere Cage Fighting:  Jan. 26 in the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m.; fights begin at 7 p.m. Admission: $25, $35 and $50 for individual seats; $600 for 10-person, cage-side table. For more info: Indy MMA 1-800-828-0373 or www.indymma.com.  GPL Kids to Create a World “Far, Far Away…” Kids of all ages are invited to the Greenwood Public Library on Saturday, January 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help IndyLUG (Indiana Lego Users Group) create a Star Wars display for the upcoming Brick World Convention that will take place in Indianapolis in March. The display will consist of a Star Wars rock formation and several Storm Trooper kits, which will be supplied by IndyLUG. In addition to building the display, kids can also check out some other LEGO Star Wars displays and participate in related crafts. For more information on Brick World, visit their website: www.brickworld.us/indy/  As one of the fast-rising young stars in classical music, pianist Khatia Buniatishvili will make her Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra debut in performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s passionate and colorful Second Piano Concerto to highlight Lilly Classical Series concerts Thursday through Saturday, January 26-28, at Clowes Memorial Hall, located at 4602 Sunset Avenue on the Butler University campus. Originally scheduled for the Hilbert Circle Theatre, the venue change was prompted by the needs of the National Football League and the Indianapolis Super Bowl XLVI Committee to reserve large venues in the downtown area that are capable of hosting various Super Bowl events and activities.  Preparations to host NBC’s Live with Jimmy Fallon during Super Bowl week will be underway at the ISO’s home that weekend. This all-Russian classical weekend, conducted by Princeton Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov, will open with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, a light and celebratory piece that the composer wrote to mark the anniversary of the Bolshevik overthrow of the Russian government in 1917.  Buniatishvili will introduce herself to Indianapolis audiences in performances of one of the crown jewels of the piano repertoire, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s popular Second Piano Concerto.  This glittering and melodic work showcases the technical artistry of the soloist with many rhapsodic moments spotlighting the pianist.  Themes from this concerto have been extracted for films scores and the popular tune “Full Moon and Empty Arms” and it remains as a favorite of classical music lovers. Following intermission, Milanov and the Orchestra will perform the 1947 revision of Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 4 in C Major (“The Prodigal Son”), which was altered so extensively from the original version that the composer gave it a new opus number.  The original Symphony was not well received when it premiered in 1930 and was panned in subsequent performances, thus warranting the changes by the composer.  The revised version, which received critical acclaim, contains many powerful and expressive passages derived from a ballet titled The Prodigal Son that the composer wrote for Russian ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev.  Only the first movement of Symphony No. 4 will be performed In the Thursday 11 a.m. concert.  These will be the ISO’s first performances of this work. Ticket prices for the Thursday morning KeyBank Coffee Classical Series program range from $20-$46 each with Friday and Saturday evening prices from $20 to $75 each.  To order tickets, call Ticketmaster at (317) 239-1000 or visit the Ticketmaster website at www.Ticketmaster.com. Performance times are at 11 a.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Indy Circle Track Expo:  Jan. 28 in the Champions Pavilion and South Pavilion Hall A. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $10; children under 12 free.  For more info: www.shoetringracing.com.   2012 Winterfest Craft Beer Festival:  Jan. 28 in the Ag/Hort Building. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m.; VIP entry at 3 p.m. Admission: $35 general admission; $50 VIP. For more info: www.brewersofindianaguild.com.   INDY SOUTH TRAIN SHOW SOUTHSIDE K OF C 511 EAST THOMPSON RD.  INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 I-465 TO US 31 SOUTH TO THOMPSON RD. CORNER OF U.S. 31 AND THOMPSON RD. BEHIND CVS SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 2012 10AM TO 3PM ADMISSION $4 ADULTS, UNDER 14 FREE W/ADULT ALL SCALES, OPERATING LAYOUTS FREE PARKING, FOOD AVAILABLE DEALER TABLES $14 (6 FOOT); $12 EA. ADDITIONAL CONTACT DENNIS SCAMIHORN PHONE 317-340-8181 or EMAIL dscamihorn@marian.edu Jan. 28 How Dogs Have Helped Society Noon – 2 p.m. Meet Camille. She’s incredibly obedient, has an amazing sense of smell, and is ready and willing to help you navigate the world. The history of working dogs is rich and fascinating. Camille (along with her trainer Greg Hollen) can teach you everything you want to know about the socialization, training methods, tools and various jobs of working dogs. Indianapolis Home Show:  Jan. 20 – 29 in the West Pavilion and Expo Hall. Hours: Fri. (1/20 & 1/27) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. (1/21) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. (1/22) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. – Thurs. (1/23 – 1/27) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. (1/28) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. (1/29) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $13; children ages 6-12 $3; children 5 and younger free. For more info: www.indianapolishomeshow.com. 2012 Indiana Judge’s Cup Gymnastics:  Jan. 28 – 29 in the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Hours: Sat. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $6; $2 school age children and seniors. For more info: Nancy Gibson (219) 781-3088 or www.in-nawgj.org.  Eagle Watch Weekend returns January 27-29 for its twelfth year. This year?s event is dedicated to the memory of renowned artist and long-time Eagle Watcher Bill Zimmerman who passed away last November.  The event will, once again, be held at the fabulous Eagle Pointe Resort just minutes from Lake Monroe, the birdwatching capital of Indiana. Eagle Watch Weekend is sponsored by Bird Country US, Eagle Pointe Golf Resort, and the Sassafras Audubon Society. The weekend will start off with the 8th Annual Eagle Watch Weekend bird count, continue in the afternoon with a workshop on the basics of birding, and finish up the day with our ever-popular Owl Prowl. Saturday will feature outings for birders of all skill levels, tours to view eagles in the wild, and a more advanced presentation on the breeding systems of birds by IU professors Jim and Susan Hengeveld.  Saturday evening will feature our tribute to long-time friend and expert birder, Bill Zimmerman. That evening, we will also be showing the new movie on the life and land ethic of renowned naturalist Aldo Leopold, known by many as the ?Father of Wildlife Conservation.? Saturday will also be the time to stop and see all the great products from Bird Country US, featuring the newest field guides on the market, nestboxes, the CD ?Bird Songs of Southern Indiana? by birdsong recordist Geoff Keller, and a lot more. Keller will be on hand to autograph his CDs. Two artists, Julia Ferguson and Joanne Kelly, will also be on hand Saturday afternoon. Sunday will feature yet another outing in the morning, a program on Butterflies of Indiana: Those Other Winged Creatures, and a preview of the upcoming Hill Country Warbler Fest. Everyone can pre-register online or by mail to attend any or all parts of the 2012 event for the nominal fee of $10 for adults and $4 for youth ages 12 and under. Walk-ins the weekend of the event are always welcome. Walk-in registration is $12 for adults and $5 for youth 12 and under, so pre-registration is highly recommended. For complete details, go to www.eaglesatlakemonroe.com or call 812-340-1255. As one of the fast-rising young stars in classical music, pianist Khatia Buniatishvili will make her Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra debut in performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s passionate and colorful Second Piano Concerto to highlight Lilly Classical Series concerts Thursday through Saturday, January 26-28, at Clowes Memorial Hall, located at 4602 Sunset Avenue on the Butler University campus. Originally scheduled for the Hilbert Circle Theatre, the venue change was prompted by the needs of the National Football League and the Indianapolis Super Bowl XLVI Committee to reserve large venues in the downtown area that are capable of hosting various Super Bowl events and activities.  Preparations to host NBC’s Live with Jimmy Fallon during Super Bowl week will be underway at the ISO’s home that weekend. This all-Russian classical weekend, conducted by Princeton Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov, will open with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, a light and celebratory piece that the composer wrote to mark the anniversary of the Bolshevik overthrow of the Russian government in 1917.  Buniatishvili will introduce herself to Indianapolis audiences in performances of one of the crown jewels of the piano repertoire, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s popular Second Piano Concerto.  This glittering and melodic work showcases the technical artistry of the soloist with many rhapsodic moments spotlighting the pianist.  Themes from this concerto have been extracted for films scores and the popular tune “Full Moon and Empty Arms” and it remains as a favorite of classical music lovers. Following intermission, Milanov and the Orchestra will perform the 1947 revision of Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 4 in C Major (“The Prodigal Son”), which was altered so extensively from the original version that the composer gave it a new opus number.  The original Symphony was not well received when it premiered in 1930 and was panned in subsequent performances, thus warranting the changes by the composer.  The revised version, which received critical acclaim, contains many powerful and expressive passages derived from a ballet titled The Prodigal Son that the composer wrote for Russian ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev.  Only the first movement of Symphony No. 4 will be performed In the Thursday 11 a.m. concert.  These will be the ISO’s first performances of this work. Ticket prices for the Thursday morning KeyBank Coffee Classical Series program range from $20-$46 each with Friday and Saturday evening prices from $20 to $75 each.  To order tickets, call Ticketmaster at (317) 239-1000 or visit the Ticketmaster website at www.Ticketmaster.com. Performance times are at 11 a.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 1 – 31 Gallery Search: Sand, Steele and Sculpture: Indiana Art Museum hours Many artists have called Indiana home and found our beautiful landscape inspiring. From Brown County, where the Hoosier Group painted, to the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan which inspired Dudley, to Robert Indiana who changed his last name to honor his home state — Indiana has been, and still is, home to many artists. Auditions for The Pink Lace Diamond by Joanne Smedley, the next Center Stage Productions play, will be held January 30 and 31 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the 1427 Southview basement auditorium.  The play is a murder mystery during which the audience helps Detective Ian Buchanan Clueless unravel the clues  to solve the crime.  Performances are at 7:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, March 16-24, plus a matinee on Saturday, March 24. Roles include 4 men (one who can play the piano well) and 4 women, all ages beginning with mid 20s and over.  Auditions will include cold reads from the script.  This is an opportunity for actors to work on character development and the art of ad-libbing and improvising within the context of the script. The director, Denise Fort, welcomes questions at sopranodee53@gmail.com. Feb. 3rd, Friday: Come and join us!! We welcome everyone to our International speech contest on Feb 3rd, Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 8a.m. at Community Hospital South, Conference Room (1402 East County Rd). Our scheduled speakers will present interesting and entertaining speeches.  Greater Greenwood Toastmasters Club has been honored by Toastmasters International as a distinguished club for the past 12 years.  Its mission is to help members improve public speaking skills, leadership and personal growth. Please contact Greater Greenwood Toastmasters: (317)883-9278. Available, affordable and nearby. These words aren’t usually associated with lodging for Indianapolis’ big February football weekend, but all apply to accommodations at Indiana’s State Parks and State Park Inns. Some options are less than an hour from downtown Indianapolis. All are worlds away in terms of atmosphere, offering a perfect break from the crowds, and none requires a minimum stay. Rooms starting at $99 a night are at Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park near Nashville (50 miles from downtown). Brown County also has family cabins that sleep eight and have kitchens for $179 per night. Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer (55 miles from downtown) has rooms from $69 to $159 per night. Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park in Marshall (80 miles from downtown) has rooms ranging from $52 to $112 per night. Turkey Run also has rustic cabins that sleep four and cost $69 per night.  These cabins have two double beds and bath, but no cooking facilities. Each inn has a full-service restaurant. Abe Martin features an indoor water park. See IndianaInns.com for information and reservations, or call 1-877-LODGES1 daily from 8a.m.-8 p.m. Three other inns farther away also have accommodations that can be booked at similar rates. Fort Harrison State Park Inn in Indianapolis is full for the football weekend. Winter camping, with access to running water and heated restrooms, is available at Brown County for less than $18 a night for a campsite with electricity. See Camp.IN.Gov. Rustic cabins that sleep six and have full kitchens are available starting at $45 per night at Shakamak and Whitewater state parks. Both state parks are approximately 90 minutes from downtown. See Camp.IN.Gov.  Check out camping and similar cabins at other Indiana state parks and reservoirs all year round at the same website. “Available, affordable and nearby” are three great words. “Available,” however, is not necessarily lasting. “Affordable and nearby,” of course, always apply to Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs and Indiana State Park Inns. For more on the offerings at state parks and reservoirs in Indiana, see StateParks.IN.gov. Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine Day with your significant other? What about a trip to the Moon? The Brownsburg Challenger Learning Center will host its annual “Fly Your Sweetie to the Moon” simulated Moon Mission on Tuesday, February 14, from 6:00-9:00 PM. In addition to the flight to the Moon, this fun, popular event features food and other “extras” as well to make it an unforgettable experience! The event is open to adult couples, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $65 per couple. Call 317.852. 1008 to pre-register today! (The Center is located at 725C South Green Street in Brownsburg.)    Little Red Door Cancer Agency is bringing attention to Cervical Health Awareness Month this January by promoting their new HPV vaccination program. According to the National Cancer Institute, persistent HPV infections are now recognized as the cause of essentially all cervical cancers.  HPV is also linked to some cancers of the anus, vulva, vagina, penis and oropharynx (the middle part of the throat) as well as genital warts.  HPV vaccination is a series of three shots given over a six month period to prevent infection by the most common types of HPV.  The vaccine has been approved for use in males and females ages 9-26. “With the availability of a vaccine that can actually prevent several types of cancers, we feel it is our duty to ensure that medically underserved individuals have access to this life-saving vaccine,” states Fred Duncan, Executive Director of the Little Red Door Cancer Agency. Men and women ages 19-26 should call Little Red Door at (317) 925-5595 to see if they qualify for FREE HPV vaccinations.  Little Red Door currently has HPV vaccination sites in both Marion and Shelby counties.  Individuals 18 and under should contact their local county Health Department to find out about the HPV vaccination through the Vaccines for Children Program.  Franciscan St. Francis Hospice is seeking volunteers who live in the Mooresville and Martinsville area to visit hospice patients in their own homes and extended-care facilities, offering respite and or companionship. Spending two-to-three hours a week with a patient can be most rewarding. Volunteers offer friendship to patients and also allow caregivers the time to run errands, bowl in a league, or visit with friends. In essence, a volunteer adds quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.   Hospice is seeking licensed massage therapists and hair stylists?  Therapists help alleviate stress and sometimes pain when used appropriately. Also, many patients are unable to physically go to stylists so having a volunteer provide this at-home service is much needed “All St. Francis Hospice volunteers complete an orientation program provided by our staff and to shadow a member of our team to patients’ homes”, said volunteer coordinator Glenda Dennison. “Our goal is to create a meaningful experience for volunteers and the patients and families they will work with.” Volunteers must be 18 or older and willing to commit to four hours a week for six months. They must complete a hospital volunteer application process and attend orientation. To learn more about the hospice volunteer program, contact Glenda Dennison at 317-859-2874, or Glenda.dennison@ssfhs.org. More information about St. Francis Hospice is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=280. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform its 27th annual Celebration of Black History concert Wednesday, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.  Admission is free, but a general admission ticket is required.  Seating for this event is on a first-come, first-served basis. The ISO’s Celebration of Black History concert honors the significant impact of African-American culture on classical and symphonic music, as well as the superb artistry and creativity of black artists, composers and conductors.  This year’s program reflects that focus with Indianapolis native Kazem Abdullah at the podium conducting music by Duke Ellington plus arrangements of traditional spirituals featuring the Voices of the Light Choir from Light of the World Christian Church and South African soprano Bronwen Forbay as soloist. The program, performed without intermission, will feature George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess, selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs and an orchestral medley of Duke Ellington favorites that will include “Sophisticated Lady” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” among others.  The program also will feature the Finale from Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”) and traditional spirituals including Is There Anyone Who Loves My Jesus, He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands, My God Is So High, His Eye is on the Sparrow and Lift Every Voice and Sing to round out the program. This special event is sponsored by The Indianapolis Recorder and Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Radio One is the media partner for the program. Feb. 2,16,  7 p.m. Endurance Lecture Series: Science on the Ice $3 per member; $7 per non-member; $20 per person for the series Discover how the southernmost continent is used as the largest outdoor laboratory in the world, and what stories it shares about the Earth and the universe. Explore how science in Antarctica can help us understand where we are and where the future may take us. Antarctic Search for Meteorites Marta Corbin, IUPUI/IUPUC Lecturer Through Feb. 19, 2012 The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition Discover the epic story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Endurance expedition — its astonishing panoramas, doomed ship, extreme hardships and miraculous climax. Haunting expedition photographs, diary entries and vintage film footage resurrect one of the most awesome man-against-nature sagas of the 20th century. The exhibit presents more than 150 compelling photographs of the expedition’s ordeal taken by ship photographer Frank Hurley, who dove into frigid waters to retrieve his glass plate negatives from the sinking Endurance.  The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org). Images by Frank Hurley from the collections of THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (with THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS), THE SCOTT POLAR RESEARCH CENTER and STATE LIBRARY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. The Wayne Township Education Foundation’s annual Pizza/Spaghetti Supper, Silent Auction, and Variety Show is coming up on Friday, March 16. It is a fun-filled evening with great food, entertainment and bidding! Again this year, you can participate in the bidding online in the month leading up to the live auction. Dinner is $5 for adults and $4 for students and will be served from 5-7 p.m.  The Silent Auction will take place during dinner and will include such items as passes to Disney World, Comedysportz and Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari; greens fees to multiple golf courses; gift cards to many different restaurants and stores; and much more. If you or your business would like to donate an item to our auction catalog please call or email the Foundation office. A raffle will also be held during the event. A Variety Show will conclude the evening beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Students and Staff from Wayne Township will be showcased. Show is $5 for adults and $4 for students. All events will take place in and around the Ben Davis High School Cafeteria and Auditorium. The WTEF’s 2012 Silent Auction opens for online bidding on February 29, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST Time. To visit the online bidding site and see the current list of items log on to www.biddingforgood.com/wtef. New items are being added to the online catalog daily. Check back often to see what’s new. Feel free to place a watch on your favorites, so that you’ll know as soon as bidding begins. The Wayne Township Education Foundation’s goal is to raise $12,000 to support teachers and students in the Wayne Township School District. All proceeds from the event benefit teacher and student grants in MSD Wayne Township. For more information regarding Wayne Township Education Foundation programs and events or to donate an item to the auction, please visit our website www.wayne.k12.in.us/wtef or contact Shayla Kenworthy by email shayla.kenworthy@wayne.k12.in.us or by phone (317) 988-7966.  The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra sets sail on a pirate adventure with the presentation of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Live in Concert in two performances, Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, at 8 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall, located on the Butler University campus. This presentation is licensed by Disney Music Publishing and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Non Theatrical © Disney. Conducted by Erik Ochsner, the Indianapolis Symphony and a male chorus (to be announced at a later date) will perform the complete film score to accompany Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the first of four Pirates of the Caribbean films, that will be projected onto a large screen above the musicians. This unique symphonic and cinematic presentation was created by soundtrack editors who meticulously removed only the musical portions of the audio from the film, leaving all of the dialogue and other sound elements intact. The soundtrack edits allow the orchestra to perform the underscore, written by Klaus Badelt (music themes and production by Hans Zimmer), in live synchronization with the film for an exciting and powerful concert and movie experience. Tickets for ISO and Clowes Hall subscribers will go on sale Wednesday, December 14, and the general public may purchase tickets beginning Friday, December 16. Prices range from $40-$60. Also available are “Family Four Packs” of tickets for $150 and a 15 percent discount off the single ticket rate for groups of 20 or more. To purchase tickets, visit the Clowes Hall Box Office, call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or visit Ticketmaster.com.  Jan. 27 – May 1, 2012 Chaos is a Friend of Mine: Cultural Icons from the Jim Irsay Collection This eclectic collection from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay features everything from instruments belonging to rock ‘n’ roll icons like Jerry Garcia to Jack Kerouac’s original manuscript for On the Road. Oh — and some NFL memorabilia as well! Jan. 21 – July 15, 2012 REPRESENT: Art by African-Americans from the Indiana State Museum Collection REPRESENT presents work by African-Americans who have lived and worked in Indiana. From William Edouard Scott’s early French easel paintings to current artists who paint, photograph, sculpt and make textile, ceramic or collage artwork.7-15-2012 Through Jan. 20, 2013 Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn It takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life. This 10,000-year global genetic journey explores the relationship between people and corn, arguably the most productive domesticated plant and the greatest plant breeding achievement of all time. Visitors will be a-maized at the scientific, economic and cultural significance and impact of corn on daily life, past and present. Oct. 1 – Sept. 15, 2013 Heartland Art: Selections from Your Indiana Collection Artwork from the 1870’s to the present day from the museum’s extensive fine art collection, this exhibition showcases the impressive talent that has made Indiana a leader in Midwestern visual art.