Spring Break can be a magical time for Ball State University students. Midterms are over, classwork is put on hold and a week away from snow-covered Muncie is finally a possibility. However, there are always those students who have job obligations, no money or simply nowhere else to go. Indiana will be their only destination for Spring Break. From Saturday to March 15, they will have to make the best of what the area has to offer.
Here is a list of possible ways to brighten up Spring Break for Indiana-bound students.
Indianapolis:
"The Motown Story"
Friday to March 14
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays
Madame Walker Theatre
617 Indiana Ave.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
The Asante Children's Theatre will present this adapted musical by Deborah Asante. The play focuses on the music of motown, made popular by The Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and more. The show promises to be an upbeat experience filled with legendary music and entertaining characters.
Toga Bar Crawl
7 p.m. Saturday
Broad Ripple
A toga-themed bar crawl will happen this Saturday in Broad Ripple. The event begins at Brother's Bar and Grill at 7 p.m. and will continue all over the neighborhood throughout the evening. Prizes for the best togas will also be awarded, so participants should be creative with their outfits.
Richmond:
Grand Master Shakuhachi Performance
7 p.m. Sunday
Earlham College
Free Admission
Michael Chikuzen will showcase his Grand Master Shakuhachi skills at Earlham College on Sunday. Chikuzen studied the unique, classic Japanese bamboo flute under renowned masters Taniguchi Yoshinobu and Yokoyama Katsuya. Chikuzen is one of the most well-known Shakuhachi players outside of Japan.
Electric Open Jam
8 p.m. Tuesday
E Street Pub
No Cover
The popular Richmond bar hosts an open instrumental jam every Tuesday. Barhoppers can come and take advantage of the open microphone, guitar and drum kit. This is a good opportunity for aspiring musicians as well as people who enjoy listening to amateur musicians.
Fort Wayne:
11th Annual International Windsong Film Festival
Monday to March 13
Neff Hall Theatre, IPFW
Admission: Free. Call 260-348-5510 or visit www.windsongpictures.com
Screenings of several documentaries and short films by students from around the world. All films are family friendly. Times and locations vary.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
8 p.m. March 12 and 13, 2 p.m. March 14 (additional shows March 19 to 21)
Presented by Civic Theatre at Arts United Center, 303 E. Main Street
Tickets may be purchased during business hours (noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday) and one hour before show time by calling the business office at 260-422-8641, ext. 221
The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents a musical about the saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors. The show is set to a cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n' roll.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic with Heather Headley
8 p.m. March 12
Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Tickets: $32-$70
Tony Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee Heather Headley will return to her hometown of Fort Wayne to perform a pops concert at the Embassy Theatre.
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