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Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Old National Centre
The family-favorite musical based on the classic Disney animated movie takes place fathoms below the surface, where mermaid Ariel is tired of life under the sea and longs to see what the world is like on dry land. Her journey includes her buddy Sebastian, evil sea witch Ursula, the King of the Sea, and a handsome human prince. The show runs through Sunday, and tickets start at $25.
Divas
Half of this all-new program will feature choreography by the DK dancers to their favorite musical Divas. They will workshop their pieces at the 2016 IndyFringe Festival in August, then fine tune them with David in the DK studios. This is an exciting opportunity to see another side of the DK dancers’ talents. DK artistic director David Hochoy will also create a world premiere to one of his favorite singers, Michael Feinstein; and Nicholas A. Owens will create a new work set to songs by Aretha Franklin.
February 10 to February 12
Butler Ballet – Midwinter Dance Festival
Butler Ballet presents George Balanchine’s masterpiece The Four Temperaments set to a commissioned score by Paul Hindemith. Completing the programs will be new works by resident choreographers, Stephan Laurent, Susan McGuire, Cynthia Pratt, and Rosanna Ruffo.
February 10 to February 12
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers (’90s Decade Game)
The Indiana Pacers have been a fixture on the Indiana sports scene since 1967. One of the National Basketball Association’s premier franchises, the Pacers have reached NBA Playoffs and Eastern Conference Finals many times and were in the NBA Finals in 2000. Home games are played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, regarded by many as the finest basketball arena in the world.
This is Indiana’s 50th anniversary season!
Hall of Fame guard Reggie Miller bobbleheads will be given to the first 15,000 fans.
In addition to the bobbleheads, Bankers Life Fieldhouse signage and decor will reflect that particular decade, as will in-game music, videos and entertainment. Pacers players will wear shooting shirts that will be similar to the uniforms worn in those decades. The Pacemates will also don outfits from those decades.
February 11 at 7:00 PM
29th Annual Meet the Artists Exhibit
The entire community is invited to view the works of prominent local African-American artists on display throughout Central Library. Works representing various artistic mediums will be displayed, including a special youth exhibit, “Reclaimed,” that demonstrates student ingenuity in creating meaningful art works from found and unrelated objects. This exhibit, presented by the Library’s African-American History Committee, is available for viewing during regular Library hours. Tonight is the opening ceremonies!
February 10 to March 26
