The Indianapolis Propylaeum

Summer has officially arrived here at the Indianapolis Propylaeum! On Friday, June 3rd we hosted our first Porch Concert of the 2022 series with local jazz band, Premium Blend. Led by saxophonist Jared Thompson, Premium Blend is a modern jazz quartet that combines traditional elements of bebop, hard bop, r&b and groove in their original compositions. This was the band's second time performing at the Propylaeum after being apart of 2021 Porch Concert Series Lineup. We had a wo

What draws you to the Propylaeum—the programs, the opportunity to meet others, a love of historic architecture, being part of a historically significant organization, or something else? We want to hear from you and give you the opportunity to explore more ways to get involved! Join us on June 15 and drop in any time between 3 and 6 p.m. as your schedule allows. The format is casual; we'll be on the porch and enjoy snacks, drinks, and conversation. We are grateful for all of

The 2022 Porch Concert Series at the Propylaeum wraps up on Friday, September 9 with Sidewalk Souls. An Indianapolis-based rock band, Sidewalk Souls features six veteran musicians and songwriters with varied musical tastes. Although distinctly alternative rock at its root, Sidewalk Souls’ music is heavily laden with soul, reggae, and a touch of Americana, reflecting the diverse musical palettes of its members. The concert is free and open to the public. Register here for tick

Come celebrate International Yoga Day* with Yoga on the Lawn at the Propylaeum, June 21 at 5:30 pm. The class, led by Abby Thompson, focuses on learning to reconnect with our bodies and allows modifications for all experience levels. Mats will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Register here. *International Yoga Day was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 as a way to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of pr

Join the Prop book club in discussion with Madeline Martin, author of The Last Bookshop in London. Participants have the option of attending in person or over Zoom. The event will begin at 11:15 a.m. for lunch and pre-discussion with the author joining at noon. Feel free to link up at any time. According to Goodreads.com, The Last Bookshop in London is inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz. The tale is a timeless story of wartime

How are Washington, DC and Indianapolis the same; and different? Learn about the Mile Square Plan at our next online Historic Neighborhoods of Indianapolis segment, on July 13 at 7:00 pm. The program will be held over Zoom. Meg Storrow will present the program about the 1821 plan co-developed by Alexander Ralston for the City of Indianapolis that was modeled after L’Enfant’s plan for Washington, DC. Storrow is a landscape architect and city planner who has worked on registeri

Don your yellow vest and sign up to park cars at the Propylaeum for the Talbott Street Art Fair, on June 18 and 19. Join the fun as we greet fair goers, help them find a parking space, and offer them the opportunity to view the mansion. Proceeds from these efforts help to maintain our historic property. Volunteers are needed for outdoor and indoor shifts. The more the merrier! Register for a time to help here.

The Propylaeum honors outstanding women in Indiana each year with the May Wright Sewall Award, and we look forward to your nominations. May Wright Sewall founded organizations that championed improvements in the lives of women and girls and advanced the arts and cultural scene of Central Indiana. Who today embodies these qualities? Tell us about them here, or contact Rose at rose.wernicke@thepropylaeum.org, or Roni Embry at rembry@ista-in.org. Nominations are due June 9.