Elysia Smith works with Metonymy Media
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In this episode of Making It, WFYI’s Melissa Davis meets with DIY writer and community organizer Elysia Smith who builds bridges in the arts community of Indianapolis. She works with Metonymy Media and runs Indy Word Lab. Smith helps people express themselves through art and shares what keeps her going.

Arts & Culture / September 8, 2023

Opera “is for everyone” at Opera in the Park

Opera Season is here in Indianapolis. When you think opera in Indy, most think of the great soprano Angela Brown. She and pianist Joshua Thompson will once again be two of the stars of “Opera in the Park” at Garfield Park on Saturday, September 9th. They spoke to WFYI’s Ray Steele ahead of the season opener for the Indianapolis Opera.

Arts & Culture / September 1, 2023

“Soft” art with a hard-hitting message

This weekend is the third edition of the BUTTER art fair in Indianapolis. It showcases the work of Black and Brown artists. One of the featured artists uses many canvases, including one that you usually associate with comfort. But LaShawnda Crowe Storm uses it to make people think hard about this country’s uncomfortable history. She spoke recently to WFYI’s Ray Steele in our studios.

Arts & Culture / August 2, 2023

Styx returns to Midwestern roots at Indiana State Fair

The first documented Indiana concert for the legendary band Styx was 50 years ago, April 27, 1973 at DePauw University in Greencastle.

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