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Joshua Bell at Hilbert Circle Theatre, Nov. 13-14

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Joshua Bell appears live at Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, on Nov. 13-14, 2009, with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, performing selected works of Berlioz, Ravel, Massenet, R. Strauss, and Bruch. Friday's performance is at 8 PM with Saturday's show at 5:30 PM. For more information, visit the ISO Web site at http://www.IndianapolisSymphony.org, or call 317-639-4300. Indianapolis Symphony on AroundIndy.com...

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'Follow the North Star' at Conner Prairie

FISHERS, Ind. -- The nationally acclaimed Follow the North Star program at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, returns Nov. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21, 2009. The program, developed after several years of research, immerses participants in the life of a runaway slave as they live through one of the most compelling periods in Indiana history. This powerful and interactive glimpse into Indiana's past affects guests in ways that reading a book or watching a movie about it cannot.

During the program, small groups of participants take on the roles of fugitive slaves traveling along the Underground Railroad, risking everything for freedom. Every moment is filled with uncertainty, with new twists along the way. Playing the role of a fugitive slave, participants encounter an illegal slave sale and a variety of characters like a belligerent Southerner, a reluctantly helpful farm wife, a slave hunter, a Quaker family and a free black family. Through authentic interaction with costumed characters, participants learn to depend on each other.

New this year, Marcus Rediker, author of The Slave Ship: A Human History will engage participants in a dialogue on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. Rediker, professor and chair in the department of history at the University of Pittsburgh, is part of Conner Prairie's adult lecture and dialogue series, which brings nationally acclaimed historians, authors and scientists to discuss historical topics in a contemporary context. His thought-provoking book tells the story of the trade in human flesh from an unexplored perspective--the decks of the slave ships. Thanks to this unique vantage point, the author comes to a thought-provoking conclusion: the violence of the trade was no accident, but was central to the rise of global capitalism. The cost of the lecture is $10 per person and is free for Conner Prairie members.

Follow the North Star is the 2003 winner of the Award for Excellence in Programming from the American Association of Museums and has won an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History. Since 1998, more than 48,000 people have participated in this award-winning program. Follow the North Star runs nightly, Nov. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. The program lasts 90 minutes and groups start every 15 minutes. Tickets are $19 for non-members and $16 for members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 317-776-6000.

Follow the North Star is not for everyone. This program takes place outdoors in all weather conditions, and participants walk approximately one mile on rough terrain. The emotional effect of the program is intense, as participants are treated as slaves, being told to keep their eyes down and not to speak unless spoken to. Because of the nature of the experience, participants must be 12 years or older. Follow the North Star is made possible through support from Fifth Third bank.

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Clint Black at Clowes Hall, Nov. 6

Country music superstar Clint Black appears in concert at Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at 8 PM. For ticket information, contact the Clowes Box Office or Ticketmaster.

For more information, visit the Clowes Hall Web site at http://www.cloweshall.org, or call 317-940-6444. Clowes Memorial Hall on AroundIndy.com...

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'Into the Woods' at Broad Ripple HS, Nov. 12-15

Butler Lyric Theatre will team up with Broad Ripple High School, the Indianapolis Public Schools' arts magnet, to present Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods for five performances Nov. 12-15, 2009, at the high school, 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis.

Show times are 7:30 PM on Nov. 12-14, with 2:00 PM matinees on Nov. 14-15. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for faculty and staff from both schools, and $5 for students, available at the Box Office the day of the show, or you can reserve tickets by calling 317-940-6369.

Into the Woods, which debuted on Broadway in 1987, is a menagerie of ingeniously interwoven fairy tales. The stories entangle in unexpected ways, revealing what happens after "happily ever after."

"I think the show is about the constant journey of learning through experiences and the necessity of interdependence and community," said Nancy Davis Booth, associate professor of music and artistic director of the Lyric Theatre. "The woods are a place where normal rules of civilization don't apply, a place where we learn about ourselves. The journey through the woods is a metaphor for growing up – the kind of growing up we all do over and over throughout our lives. The consequences the characters set in motion are a collective journey that they must all take together."

The theme is fitting for the partnership between Butler and Broad Ripple. Booth said she was looking for a site to stage Into the Woods, which has 19 characters, when the idea of working with the nearby high school came up. Given Butler's ongoing partnership with the Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy, working with an IPS school that specialized in the arts seemed ideal.

Butler students will play all the roles and perform the music, except for the Saturday matinee, when Broad Ripple students will perform with their Butler counterparts. Broad Ripple students will handle the crew and lighting duties.

Booth said the goal is to give the Broad Ripple students the experience of working on a collegiate level and guide them toward the scholarships Butler has designated for IPS students. In 2007, the University announced it would guarantee tuition for 10 IPS students who are enrolled in the state of Indiana's 21st Century Scholars program. In addition, eligible students must be a certified member of the Starfish Program or have participated in the Center For Leadership Development (Self Discovery/Career Exploration Project) programs.

Students from both schools will benefit from performing Sondheim, whose work "is the epitome of musical theater in an intellectual and personally stimulating way," Booth said. "The lyrics are so clever and so pithy that you just marvel at the architecture and economy of words that he uses. There are so many wonderful themes running through it. It's bound to touch everybody in some way."

For more information, see this Butler University Web site: http://www.butler.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1311&z=41.

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'In Bed with Chuck and Lois' at Theatre on the Square

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

Oblivious to the envy of his eleven brothers, Joseph (Rick Desloge), center, shows off the colorful coat his father gave him, in Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, now on stage through Nov. 22, 2009. This Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Biblical sensation tells the story of Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob, who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.

Tickets range from $34 to $57 and include Chef Odell Ward's specially prepared buffet. Parking is free. For reservations, call the Box Office at 317-872-9664. For more information and the complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com. Beef and Boards is located at 9301 Michigan Road on Indy's NW side. Beef and Boards on AroundIndy.com...

ABOVE: Photo provided by Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre. Used with permission.

'Shipwrecked' at the Phoenix Theatre

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