Playful Stories
 

Turns out that everyone has something to say about Play, whether it's Rabbi Sandy Sasso talking about faith, Bruce Hetrick talking about HIV/AIDs and condoms, or Bottom-Line Performance talking about the social impact of games. Missed some blogs along the way? Be sure to catch up on what you missed.

Tune in to All Things Considered on WFYI, 90.1 during the last two weeks of October to hear more stories and perspectives on the power of play from artist and philanthropist Marianne Glick, local chef Neal Brown, drummer for John Mellencamp Dane Clark, and others.

What's your story about play? Take time today to share your own story with a friend or family member. And be sure to see the Public Conversation for more on the role of play in community life.

Program Previews

Art & Play in Child Psychiatry

Sometimes crayons and markers are better tools for expressing difficult emotions. Discover the rich history, methods, and benefits of art and play therapy for children.

FlipSide

Opera turns topsy-turvy as traditional scenes are refurbished with different circumstances, characters, and improvised musical moments. Practice your own whimsy by playing with the cast.

Moonlit Nigerian Square

Enjoy the Athenaeum as never before as you step into a Nigerian square filled with moonlight, music, storytelling, and children having fun. Experience Nigerian culture through games, food, and more.

Just Say Play!

Bring the whole family for a whirlwind of physical fun and fitness activities. Test your hula-hooping skills, watch a powwow dance, and make an activity calendar to plan play time.

Nurturing the Feminine with Play 

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Rediscover your childhood love for playful creativity and joy and nourish your spirit and creative impulse in a multi-faith community of women from diverse backgrounds.

Laughter: The Universal Language

Laugh your way through a cabaret-style performance by two renowned comedians, Rabbi Bob Alper and Mohammed Amer, a Muslim. See how humor can bring us together, despite differences.

Just for Fun!

This Swedish band played at the Lotus World Music & Art Festival in Bloomington last weekend. Enjoy!

MOVITS! - Fel Del Av Gården (Officiell)

IN THIS ISSUE

Festival Booklet

Spirit & Place Festival Blog

Instead of posting a blog this week, we're pulling stories from the archives. Check out what bloggers have said about Play so far this year.

Indianapolis and Play

Grab your sword and tiara- it's time to play pretend! 

Laughter Comes in All Forms

Pick your favorite and tell us about it on Facebook or Twitter!

 

SEPTEMBER 29

Artcraft Theatre's 90th Anniversary

OCTOBER 6

Intentional Communities: Co-Creation and Collaboration at the Crossroads

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