THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Burmese American Community Institute, BACI
Food provided by Kimu
4925 Shelby Street
Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46227

Thursday, April 16, 2020
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Guest: $28 | IHS Member: $23

Since 2011, the southside of Indianapolis has grown to be home to over 20,000 refugees and second wave immigrants from Myanmar comprising of all eight ethnicities and their languages – Chin, Kachin, Karenni (or Kayar), Karen, Mon, Arakan (or Rakhaine) Bama (or Burman).

Like many other foods, Burmese food is the creation of many regional dishes and each ethnicity has their own special dishes and styles of cooking. A few unifying threads are apparent; sour and savory flavors, a ton of accompaniments, strong pungent flavors, and an abundant use of creative salads.

For this Ethnic Eats, we will gather at BACI for a catered sampling of a variety of traditional Burmese foods eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner. We’ll learn from BACI leaders about the reason and growth of the southside community, culture, and food customs.

Menu – Breakfast Noodle Salad (Nan gyi thohk),Tea Leaf Salad (Laphet Thoke), Kimu Special Fried Rice with seafood variety, Samusa, goat curry with rice, and hot tea.

Menu subject to change. Allergy or food preference concerns please contact Lauren at lpeightel@indianahistory.org.

Registration closes Tuesday, April 14 at noon.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Thursday, April 16, 2020
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guest: $5 | Student: Free | IHS Member: Free

Indiana has been counting its citizens since we became a state in 1816. Dig into our collections and meet local experts to explore how you are counted during our four-part series.

In the second segment of the series, we’ll explore the U.S. Census and how it affects our political representation, government funds, and genealogy research.  Learn how the census has changed over time, ask questions of a specialist, and then fill out the 2020 census online.

Ticket includes light refreshments.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Thursday, April 30, 2020
7 p.m.  (Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Guest: $22 | IHS Member: $18 | At the door: $25

 Starr Gennett Studios recorded some of the most influential artists in jazz, blues, gospel, and country music in the 1920s. Get to know the musical icons who made their mark through the studio, including:

• The first songstress of the blues whose compositions were sang all over the world
• The artists who helped launch Richmond Indiana as the Cradle for recorded jazz
• The first country recording sessions to include an integrated orchestra

At History in Four Sound Bytes, you’ll weave your way through the History Center to hear from the pioneers in Hoosier sound while enjoying scrumptious themed snacks and local drinks.

Tickets include light refreshments and one drink ticket.

Sponsored by Upland Brewing.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Thursday, May 7, 2020
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Adult: $25 | IHS Member: $20 | at the door: $30

Bust out your best duds for an evening of fancy flappers for the 100th anniversary of prohibition. Join the spirited debate to avoid a drunkard’s fate or dodge the fuzz to find our juice joint, where you can sip some contraband cocktails or learn how to make bootlegged booze. Costumes encouraged and optional. 

Includes one (1) drink ticket and light appetizers.