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Whether you’re into orchestral music or upbeat R&B, there’s a good chance there’s a free concert this month that’ll be up your alley. Here’s a roundup of free concerts around the city throughout October.

JCA Signature Series Lecture: Vijay Gupta

🗓️ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
📍 Butler University’s Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave.

Nationally-renowned violinist and activist Vijay Gupta is the founder and artistic director of Street Symphony Project, a Los Angeles community of artists working to help individuals dealing with homelessness, reentry and substance misuse disorder. This performance will also be livestreamed.

Music at Butler: Butler University Choirs

🗓️ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
📍 Schrott Center for the Arts, 610 W. 46th St.

Under the direction of Eric Stark, the Butler Chorale and Spectra will celebrate “home” in this concert with works spanning centuries. Compositions by Felix Mendelssohn and Matthew Lyon Hazzard are among the itinerary. This event will also be livestreamed.

Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series

🗓️ Noon Sunday, Oct. 13
📍 Garfield Park Art Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive

Clint Breeze, Sarah Grain & The Billions of Stars, Juan William Chavez and Girl Ultra are all on the lineup for the sixth of seven free concerts as part of the Levitt Vibe series hosted by Arte Mexicano en Indiana and Big Car.

While you’re there, you can check out some art in the Garfield Park Art Center, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Más Artes Más Cultura presenta Indygaita

🗓️ 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
📍 Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W. Washington St.

To wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, the Venezuelan music group Indygaita will perform traditional music indigenous to the country. The group of 12 musicians released its first album in 2022.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Spark on the Circle

🗓️ Noon Monday, Oct. 21
📍 Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle

Take your lunch to Monument Circle every Monday in October to hear music from classics to pop hits. On Oct. 21, the quartet will consist of violinist Yeajin Kim, violist Yang Guo, cellist Adam Lee and flutist Dianne Seo.

Lunch Break with Mina Keohane

🗓️ Noon Wednesday, Oct. 23
📍 Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle

Pianist Mina Keohane will perform at Spark on the Circle. She has worked with several notable local bands, including Sarah Grain & The Billions of Stars, and has opened for several national acts, including Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats.

Teddy Bear Concert Series

🗓️ 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
📍 Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle

Designed for children ages 3-7, the Teddy Bear Concert Series introduces children to the orchestra through music, storytelling and movement. Kids can also make crafts, try out instruments and meet with orchestra members. Registration is required.

Mirror Indy reporter Breanna Cooper covers arts and culture. Email her at breanna.cooper@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X @BreannaNCooper.

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8 free concerts to see in October

by Breanna Cooper, Mirror Indy
October 9, 2024

<h1>8 free concerts to see in October</h1> <p class="byline">by Breanna Cooper, Mirror Indy <br />October 9, 2024</p> <p>Whether you’re into orchestral music or upbeat R&amp;B, there’s a good chance there’s a free concert this month that’ll be up your alley. Here’s a roundup of free concerts around the city throughout October.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jca-signature-series-lecture-vijay-gupta">JCA Signature Series Lecture: Vijay Gupta</h2> <p>🗓️ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11<br />📍 Butler University’s Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave.</p> <p>Nationally-renowned violinist and activist Vijay Gupta is the founder and artistic director of Street Symphony Project, a Los Angeles community of artists working to help individuals dealing with homelessness, reentry and substance misuse disorder. This performance will also be livestreamed.</p> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gupta-720x660-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-36893" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Violinist Vijay Gupta will perform for free at Butler University's Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-at-butler-butler-university-choirs">Music at Butler: Butler University Choirs</h2> <p>🗓️ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13<br />📍 Schrott Center for the Arts, 610 W. 46th St.</p> <p>Under the direction of Eric Stark, the Butler Chorale and Spectra will celebrate “home” in this concert with works spanning centuries. Compositions by Felix Mendelssohn and Matthew Lyon Hazzard are among the itinerary. This event will also be livestreamed.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-levitt-vibe-indianapolis-music-series">Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series</h2> <p>🗓️ Noon Sunday, Oct. 13<br />📍 Garfield Park Art Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive</p> <p>Clint Breeze, Sarah Grain &amp; The Billions of Stars, Juan William Chavez and Girl Ultra are all on the lineup for the sixth of seven free concerts as part of the Levitt Vibe series hosted by Arte Mexicano en Indiana and Big Car.</p> <p>While you’re there, you can check out some art in the Garfield Park Art Center, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mas-artes-mas-cultura-presenta-indygaita">Más Artes Más Cultura presenta Indygaita</h2> <p>🗓️ 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20<br />📍 Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W. Washington St.</p> <p>To wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, the Venezuelan music group Indygaita will perform traditional music indigenous to the country. The group of 12 musicians released its first album in 2022.</p> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/indygaita.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-36894" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indygaita, an Indianapolis-based Venezuelan band, will perform a free concert at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. </figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-at-spark-on-the-circle">Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Spark on the Circle</h2> <p>🗓️ Noon Monday, Oct. 21<br />📍 Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle</p> <p>Take your lunch to Monument Circle every Monday in October to hear music from classics to pop hits. On Oct. 21, the quartet will consist of violinist Yeajin Kim, violist Yang Guo, cellist Adam Lee and flutist Dianne Seo.</p> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/symphony-spark-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-36895" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert at Spark on the Circle. </figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lunch-break-with-mina-keohane">Lunch Break with Mina Keohane</h2> <p>🗓️ Noon Wednesday, Oct. 23<br />📍 Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle</p> <p>Pianist Mina Keohane will perform at Spark on the Circle. She has worked with several notable local bands, including Sarah Grain &amp; The Billions of Stars, and has opened for several national acts, including Nathaniel Rateliff &amp; the Nightsweats.</p> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mina-keohane-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-36897" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performer and composer Mina Keohane will perform a free concert on Monument Circle. </figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-teddy-bear-concert-series">Teddy Bear Concert Series</h2> <p>🗓️ 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26<br />📍 Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle</p> <p>Designed for children ages 3-7, the Teddy Bear Concert Series introduces children to the orchestra through music, storytelling and movement. Kids can also make crafts, try out instruments and meet with orchestra members. Registration is required.</p> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/teddy-bear-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-36898" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Teddy Bear Concert Series is a free way to introduce children to orchestral music. </figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <p><em>Mirror Indy reporter Breanna Cooper covers arts and culture. Email her at <a href="mailto:breanna.cooper@mirrorindy.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">breanna.cooper@mirrorindy.org</a>. 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