‘Flowers for Algernon’ at North Central
North Central High School will present “Flowers for Algernon” as its fall play. The play addresses important social issues, including the treatment of the mentally disabled.
The production runs from Sept. 23 through Sept. 25. All performances begin at 7 p.m. and take place in the North Central High School Auditorium. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and students, and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be reserved by calling (317) 259-5301, ext. 45795.
John Legend opens lecture series
Grammy-winning musician, activist and philanthropist John Legend will open the 2010-2011 Celebration of Diversity Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., with a talk and performance entitled “Saving American Education: A Message and Music from John Legend.”
Legend, an artist who proves that musicians can make a difference and touch lives in a way that extends beyond their music, will engage the community in addressing the issues and problems that are destroying American public education, and celebrate progressive achievements within American public schools.
Tickets are $100, which include special seating and admission to a post-event reception with Legend; $50; and $25. They go on sale at noon Sept. 20 at the Clowes Hall Box Office and via telephone and online through Ticketmaster. For telephone orders, call (800) 982-2787. Groups of 15 or more receive a $3 discount per ticket on $50 and $25 tickets only.
‘Dreamgirls’ tickets on sale
Tickets for the musical “Dreamgirls” are now on sale as part of a Broadway Across America Season Presentation. Tickets may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent in person at the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Ave., The Murat Theatre Ticket Office in the Old National Centre, Clowes Memorial Hall, online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, or by phone at (800) 982-2787.
The show makes its Indianapolis premiere at the Murat Theatre of Old National Centre Nov. 2-7.
“Dreamgirls” will introduce Indianapolis native Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris.
‘America’s Got Talent’ tour
Following weeks of competition on NBC’s hit television show “America’s Got Talent,” top fan-voted performers from this season’s cast will be on stage during the first nationwide tour of America’s Got Talent Live, which includes a one-night-only performance in Indianapolis at Clowes Hall on Friday, Oct. 22. The all-star roster of entertainers will join tour host Jerry Springer throughout 25 cities. Tickets to the performance, presented by AEG Live, are on sale now and can be purchased via http://agt.aeglive.com/.
Dining, dancing at Oak Hill Mansion
The Mansion at Oak Hill will present Dancing by the Light of the Moon on Sept. 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening includes a prime rib dinner buffet. After dinner, dance the night away to the sounds of Indianapolis disc jockey Sunny Moon.
The cost is $30 per person, which includes a dinner buffet, coffee, tea, water, entertainment, tax and service charge. Also available throughout the evening will be a cash bar.
Private tables for two, tables for four and larger groups are available, and reservations, which are required, can by made at (317) 843-9850 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. There is more information at the mansion’s Web site at www.oakhillmansion.com.
