BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Italian Heritage Society of Indiana - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://italianheritage.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Italian Heritage Society of Indiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20240926T005242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T012848Z UID:21051-1731002400-1731006000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italianate and Second Empire Architecture in Indianapolis DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italianate-and-second-empire-architecture-in-indianapolis/ LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks Center\, 1201 Central Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20241025T113430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T113510Z UID:21193-1731855600-1731862800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Indianapolis Opera - The Barber of Seville DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/indianapolis-opera-the-barber-of-seville/ LOCATION:The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts\, Carmel\, IN\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20241106T182814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T161621Z UID:21210-1733677200-1733677200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Festa di Natale 2024 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2024-festa-di-natale/ LOCATION:Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\, 317 S College Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/festa-natale.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241218T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20241213T213713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213713Z UID:21332-1734523200-1734532200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club – December 2024 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-december-2024/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IHSI_book_club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20241223T231035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T231903Z UID:21340-1736690400-1736690400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series – Pompeii DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-pompeii/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Faenzi":MAILTO:secretary@italianheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20250211T173501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T173501Z UID:21477-1739260800-1739293200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club – February 2025 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-february-2025/ LOCATION:IN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20250202T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T002216Z UID:21407-1743343200-1743350400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-introduction-to-genetic-genealogy/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250412T000000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20250411T174836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T174946Z UID:21629-1744329600-1744416000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Film Festival DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-film-festival/ LOCATION:Basile Auditorium\, Herron School of Art\, 735 W. New York St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Film,Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20250202T223358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T003309Z UID:21418-1744401600-1744401600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Anthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/anthony-nunziata-at-hendricks-live/ LOCATION:Hendricks Live\, 200 W. Main St.\, Plainfield\, IN\, 46168\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065653 CREATED:20250324T002003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T140518Z UID:21555-1745755200-1745762400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Pasquetta Picnic and Raffle DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/pasquetta-2025/ LOCATION:Holliday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20240926T012220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T135646Z UID:21074-1749427200-1750291199@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italy Travel DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italy-travel/ LOCATION:Multiple Cities\, Italy ORGANIZER;CN="Alfred Savia":MAILTO:conductor@indyopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250519T151706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T152145Z UID:21765-1750356000-1750356000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Una Serata in Piemonte - Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2025-una-serata-in-piemonte/ LOCATION:Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market\, 111 W Main St\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250622T080000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250411T000234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T000534Z UID:21610-1750579200-1750579200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian American Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-american-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Sarah Shank Golf Course\, 2601 S. Keystone Avenue\, Indianapolis\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250526T152351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180026Z UID:21809-1752487200-1752858000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-summer-camp/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250410T224656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T224745Z UID:21593-1756044000-1756044000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-down-in-the-delta-race-relations-between-african-and-italian-americans-in-mississippi-1880-1940-by-charlene-j-fletcher-ph-d/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250914T100000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250710T020118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T020255Z UID:22070-1757844000-1757844000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Chapel in the Meadow Mass DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/chapel-in-the-meadow-mass/ LOCATION:Camp Atterbury\, 3008 Old Hospital Rd.\, Edinburgh\, IN\, 46124\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250530T014232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T014257Z UID:21866-1759672800-1759672800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell'Arte DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-masking-the-theatre-traditions-from-ancient-rome-to-commedia-dellarte/ LOCATION:Fort Ben Library\, 9330 East 56th St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250816T202534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T202545Z UID:22164-1760032800-1760032800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/tuscan-dinner-celebration-of-italian-heritage-month/ LOCATION:Cortona’s Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar\, 209 S. Main St.\, Fortville\, IN\, 46060\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250924T163504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T163621Z UID:22262-1762797600-1762797600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Classical Architecture in Indianapolis DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/classical-architecture-in-indianapolis/ LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks Center\, 1201 Central Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250710T014924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T224026Z UID:22065-1765126800-1765137600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Festa di Natale 2025 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-christmas-party-2025/ LOCATION:Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\, 317 S College Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20251013T003343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T130250Z UID:22317-1768996800-1768996800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-january-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20260129T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205437Z UID:22815-1770555600-1770566400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Carnevale DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/carnivale-pitch-in-party/ LOCATION:15757 Viking Meadows Drive\, 15757 Viking Meadows Drive\, Westfield\, IN\, 46074\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20260129T152736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153032Z UID:22825-1771164000-1771167600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Italian Mardi Gras DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/speaker-series-italian-mardi-gras/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20251013T004820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T014704Z UID:22322-1771416000-1771416000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-february-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260307T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260307T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20260303T022927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T023104Z UID:22877-1772901000-1772908200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:The Heartland Film Festival's Best of the Best Fest DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/the-heartland-film-festivals-best-of-the-best-fest/ LOCATION:Historic Artcraft Theatre\, 57 N. Main St.\, Franklin\, IN\, 46131\, United States CATEGORIES:Film,Ticketed Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20251013T005507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T005810Z UID:22328-1773835200-1773835200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-march-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T171500 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20251126T133832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T140610Z UID:22560-1774113300-1774113300@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Libiamo! DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/libiamo/ LOCATION:Basile Opera Center\, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46205\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20250829T165929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T170415Z UID:22196-1774810800-1774810800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:The Three Italian Tenors DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/the-three-italian-tenors/ LOCATION:The Palladium\, 1 Carter Green\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20260127T232002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170443Z UID:22769-1775865600-1780185599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 1\, Carmel Library) DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-language-classes-2026/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260407T065654 CREATED:20260127T232554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170559Z UID:22775-1775865600-1780185599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 2\, Nora Library) DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte \n \n \n \n Christopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics Butler University Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 2pm Fort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  Christopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  No RSVP necessary Always free and open to the public Q&A will follow the lecture Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n \n \n \n \n \n October 5\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fort Ben Library\n \n \n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n \n Indianapolis\,\n\n IN\n\n 46216\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Chapel in the Meadow Mass \n\n\n \n \n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/beginner-italian-language-classes-2026/ LOCATION:Nora Library\, 8625 Guilford Avenue \, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR