Imagine heading a local corporation that supports 100 languages. (Can you even think of 100 languages?) Combine that with working with 4,792 employees and responsible for 90,774 outpatient visits. Dr. Lisa Harris oversees all that and more as chief executive officer of Eskenazi Health, one of the newest and largest hospitals in the Indianapolis area, built as one of the most innovative “safety net” hospitals in the country. You’ll hear how Dr. Harris put together a team that worked to promote and fund the hospital as they continued daily services to the neediest in the metropolitan area. You’ll also hear how their vision became a bustling, state-of-the-art facility and garnered public suppor
A romantic candlelit dinner for two with music provided by Elizabeth O’Meara Ahlgrim and her harp. Following dinner join us in the Carriage House for a night of dancing with live music provided by a professional jazz quartet. Select from one of three packages: Package 1: HUGS AND KISSES. Choice of Two Entrees: Roasted Chicken Breast with a Chardonnay and Mushroom Cream Sauce on a bed of Sautéed Spinach and Kale with Roasted Garlic or Vegetarian Rigatoni with Roasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese and a Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce. $130/couple. Package 2: HEARTFELT ROMANCE. Choice of Two Entrees: Seared Sea Scallops drizzled with White Wine-Saffron Sauce or Roasted Chicken Breast or Vegetarian Rigaton
Although set back at the southwest corner of the property, the Carriage House has served multiple purposes since its construction in 1890. The main portion of the building originally held the carriages, horses, and living space for grooms and male employees of the families who lived in the house. The portion at the north of the building held the boiler for heating the buildings and the laundry facilities. After the Propylaeum purchased the property, the Carriage House was remodeled for different needs. The boiler and laundry facilities were transformed into a town house for Ruth Pratt Bobbs, artist and Prop member, who lived there for over 35 years. The main portion of the Carriage House bri
The 17th Annual Salon Society event will be held on April 28 beginning at 3 p.m. The evening will begin with live entertainment by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Principal cellist Austin Huntington and accompanying pianist Kent Cook. Salon Society is a very important fundraising event for the Propylaeum and includes live entertainment, silent auction and wine pull, as well as dinner. Austin Huntington was appointed principal cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in June 2015 at the age of 20, currently making him one of the youngest principal musicians of any major American orchestra. Recently, he was a finalist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s principal cello position in Marc
