Vonnegut's World Festival Day-By-Day
PANEL DISCUSSION AND OPENING CELEBRATION
Wednesday, September 7, 2016; 5:30 reception; 6 p.m. panel
Indianapolis Art Center
Learn of the many facets of creating and producing a world premiere. Celebrating the world premiere of “Happy Birthday, Wanda June,” an opera by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Richard Auldon Clark, guests will learn how the project came to be from the creators, producers and designers.
Panelists for the event include: Indianapolis Opera General Director Kevin Patterson, HBWJ Stage Director Eric Einhorn, Butler University faculty member and Composer Richard Auldon Clark, and Vonnegut Memorial Library Director of Education Max Goller.
The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required as seating is limited.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016; 5:30 reception; 6 p.m. panel
Indianapolis Art Center
Learn of the many facets of creating and producing a world premiere. Celebrating the world premiere of “Happy Birthday, Wanda June,” an opera by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Richard Auldon Clark, guests will learn how the project came to be from the creators, producers and designers.
Panelists for the event include: Indianapolis Opera General Director Kevin Patterson, HBWJ Stage Director Eric Einhorn, Butler University faculty member and Composer Richard Auldon Clark, and Vonnegut Memorial Library Director of Education Max Goller.
The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required as seating is limited.
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BUTLER UNIVERSITY THEATRE DEPARTMENT (Play Reading)
Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
Offered as a collaborative event leading up to Indianapolis Opera’s world premiere of the opera by Vonnegut and Butler University School of Music Professor Richard Auldon Clark, the stage reading of the Broadway play directed by William Fisher opens Butler University’s 2016-2017 season. The staged reading features local professional Equity actors and Butler Theatre students.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
Offered as a collaborative event leading up to Indianapolis Opera’s world premiere of the opera by Vonnegut and Butler University School of Music Professor Richard Auldon Clark, the stage reading of the Broadway play directed by William Fisher opens Butler University’s 2016-2017 season. The staged reading features local professional Equity actors and Butler Theatre students.
The event is free and open to the public.
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 (film screening)
Friday, September 9, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Basile Opera Center
Indy Film Fest presents this film based on Vonnegut’s novel by the same name.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Friday, September 9, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Basile Opera Center
Indy Film Fest presents this film based on Vonnegut’s novel by the same name.
The event is free and open to the public.
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BUTLER UNIVERSITY PERFORMS THE MUSIC of KURT VONNEGUT
Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Basile Opera Center
Happy Birthday Wanda June composer Richard Auldon Clark leads the Butler University Orchestra through music inspired by Vonnegut’s works from Mother Night and Breakfast of Champions composed by Howard Cass and Cosmos Cantata composed by Seymour Barab.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Basile Opera Center
Happy Birthday Wanda June composer Richard Auldon Clark leads the Butler University Orchestra through music inspired by Vonnegut’s works from Mother Night and Breakfast of Champions composed by Howard Cass and Cosmos Cantata composed by Seymour Barab.
The event is free and open to the public.
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BRUNCH OF CHAMPIONS
Sunday, September 11, 2016, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bluebeard, 653 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Enjoy the Vonnegut inspired décor while meeting the cast of Indianapolis Opera’s world premiere of Happy Birthday, Wanda June. Brunch consists of a three-course meal including dessert and a specialty cocktail.
Sunday, September 11, 2016, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bluebeard, 653 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Enjoy the Vonnegut inspired décor while meeting the cast of Indianapolis Opera’s world premiere of Happy Birthday, Wanda June. Brunch consists of a three-course meal including dessert and a specialty cocktail.
Potted Trout - arugula, pickled shallot and mustard seed, champagne vinaigrette, crostini | Smoked Salmon Frittata - potato, poblano, cilantro crema, queso fresco |
Reese's Pieces Cheesecake - chocolate sauce, whipped cream
TICKETS NOT AVAILABLE
VONNEGUT ROUND TABLE PERFORMANCE
Monday, September 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Indy Reads Books, 911 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Celebrating the upcoming world premiere of Happy Birthday Wanda June, Indianapolis Opera and Indy Reads Books bring Vonnegut and Music together with Vonnegut-inspired songs and operatic favorites.
The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.
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Monday, September 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Indy Reads Books, 911 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Celebrating the upcoming world premiere of Happy Birthday Wanda June, Indianapolis Opera and Indy Reads Books bring Vonnegut and Music together with Vonnegut-inspired songs and operatic favorites.
The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.
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STUDENT-INVITED DRESS REHEARSAL
Week of September 12
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
Students will enjoy a pre-rehearsal talk with Indianapolis Opera General Director Kevin Patterson before the final dress rehearsal.
Contact Indianapolis Opera Director of Community Engagement at 317-283-3531 or EMAIL for more information.
Week of September 12
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
Students will enjoy a pre-rehearsal talk with Indianapolis Opera General Director Kevin Patterson before the final dress rehearsal.
Contact Indianapolis Opera Director of Community Engagement at 317-283-3531 or EMAIL for more information.
