Spirit & Place Public Conversation

The Spirit & Place Public Conversation is an on-stage dialogue featuring three nationally-known speakers from the worlds of arts, civics, and religion. Some call the Conversation “the intellectual highlight of the year” in Indianapolis. Attending the Conversation is a little like eavesdropping on a juicy chat between three powerful thinkers who would never otherwise meet. The Public Conversation sets the stage for the festival’s annual theme and serves as the centerpiece for Spirit & Place.

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2014 Spirit & Place Public Conversation

November 16, 2014

The 19th Annual Public Conversation: Journey's End was recorded at Christian Theological Seminary,...

2013 Spirit & Place Public Conversation

November 18, 2013

The Spirit & Place Public Conversation is an on-stage dialogue featuring three nationally-known...

Interview: 'Beyond el Barrio' explores the history of Indianapolis' first Mexican American neighborhood

In March of 2020, historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand published an article on the Indiana Historical Society’s blog, titled The Lost Barrio of Indianapolis. The story shared the history of a small community of Mexican immigrants living on the east side of downtown Indianapolis during the mid-20th Century.

Arts & Culture / June 1, 2025

This is May: Pacers win Eastern Conference Finals, advance to NBA Finals

Pacers win Eastern Conference Finals, advance to NBA Finals

Arts & Culture / May 29, 2025

Haliburton follows triple-double with single digits as Pacers fail in 1st attempt to clinch

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