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In November, the International Contemporary Ensemble is back at Target Margin with a new installation by Nathan Davis, which explores geologic time with ready-to-use building materials, collaborations with Nicholas Houfek’s ColorSynth, Phyllis Chen’s Tone Grove, and more! On November 5th, experience a showcase of Ensemble members’ work with Nicholas Houfek’s ColorSynth, featuring improvisations, compositions, and more synthesizers! The ColorSynth is a software interface built in Max/Msp that converts the musical pitch from an input into a specifically mapped color of light. It’s a throwback to light organs of the early 20th century and looks forward to new options for today. FREE with RSVP. In-person and livestream options available. FROM THE ENSEMBLE: Gareth Flowers, trumpet Levy Lorenzo, percussion Nathan Davis, percussion Dan Lippel, guitar Josh Modney, violin Katinka Kleijn, cello

Come join internet comedy sensation @OneFunnyLisaMarie a.k.a. Lisa Marie Riley for this Live Fan Event! Lisa will share hilarious stories, answer your questions, and say hello in person during the post-show meet & greet. With her signature hair clip and Brooklyn accent, Lisa’s hysterical daily musings on life and parenthood have kept everyone laughing through quarantine. She is followed by over 500k fans and her TikTok videos have amassed over 2.7 million views. She started her social media accounts when her husband was diagnosed with cancer as a way to keep her and her family’s chins up. In doing so, Lisa lifted the spirits of people around the globe.

The exhibition features artwork created by the glass artist Paula Meninato. Through the optical qualities of paint on glass, Persistent Memories depicts the human toll behind the criminalization of Latin Americans and the human suffering caused by wars and immigration policies. Some of the artworks are created during an artist residency at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center and made specifically for this installation. The exhibition also features videos to further emphasize the concepts of disappearance and invisibility. Exhibit Opening Saturday, September 25 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Maya Weaving Demonstration: Julia Sánchez • Meet the Artist: Paula Meninato • Blessing for a New Beginning: Genaro Jacinto Calel • Marimba Music: Marimba Maya AWAL WheatonArts is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brand X is thrilled to return to Indy! Founding member John Goodsall, along with Chris Clark and Scott Weinberger are all set to come back to Indy following their fantastic 2018 performance here. New to the band is bassist Ric Fierabracci, but Ric's credits range from Adrian Belew to Chick Corea, to Billy Cobham, Eddie Jobson and more. Joining on drums is the very talented and in-demand Greyson Nekrutman, endorsed and recommended by Stewart Copeland! Join us for a fantastic evening of jazz/rock fusion, prog and more at the Irving Theater, Friday October 15th.

Morris Museum audiences developed a special relationship with the famed Orpheus Chamber Orchestra when they began performing with small chamber groups in the Museum’s outdoor Lot of Strings Music Festival in 2020 and again in 2021. Now the relationship culminates in an evening featuring a full chamber orchestra and guest soloist, Nobuyuki Tsuji! Hear the Grammy-Award winning ensemble play with the pianist The Observer described as the “definition of virtuosity” one night before they perform it in Carnegie Hall, right here in the Museum’s intimate Bickford Theatre!

Singing, dancing, and a roaring good-time: The Memphis Motown Soul Experience is sure to lift you right out of your seats and transport you back to a time filled with big bands, big personalities, and big music. This is a fantastic Motown Tribute Show that offers classic performances of music by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Supremes, Martha and Vandellas, and other legends of Motown. The Motowners were founded by producer Derrick Hadley in 2005 to bring legendary and love music to fans everywhere. Their unique and family-friendly show is still a favorite and their classic group sound and approach never loses its universal appeal. Prices: Tier 1: USD 49.00, Tier 2: USD 39.00, Tier 3: USD 29.00

For the first time in two years, the Oratorio Society of NJ returns to live, in-person performance. The program presents gems of choral music from the 16th through the 20th centuries, including works by Palestrina, Purcell, Vivaldi, Dett, and Britten. Collectively, these works show the timeless power of choral music to uplift and inspire. Tickets to attend the concert can be purchased in advance at www.oratoriosocietynj.org or at the door @ $15 or $10 for students and seniors. Note: Facemasks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status; seating will be socially distanced.

Singer/composer John "Giovanni" Padovano will bring his solo show to 1st Cup Coffeehouse on Sunday , January 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Padovano is also known as The Ironbound Crooner and aka The Coffeehouse Performer. His music is strongly influenced by his very early years in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ. Padovano will perform songs from his original song collections that include the titles: "Dusty Road Session" "solo recordings at Baroque Park," " Poesia and Chanson," "The Coffeehouse Performer," and "Wandering Square Impromptu no. 12". John "Giovanni" Padovano has in the past performed locally at Middletown Public Library, Princeton University and at other places in Princeton. His music is called "Poesia and Chanson".

KENDRA SHANK - voice, GARY VERSACE - piano, DEAN JOHNSON - bass. Kendra Shank Trio will play compositions by Julian Priester, Fred Hersch, Ralph Towner, Abbey Lincoln, Billy Drewes (with Shank's lyrics), Frank Kimbrough (in tribute to the late pianist with whom she collaborated for 28 years), re-imagined standards, and Shank's poetry with improvisations. Pangea's intimate music room observes all safety protocols; vaccine proof and photo ID are required. "Imaginative and daring." -Steve Futterman, THE NEW YORKER

Singer/composer John "Giovanni" Padovano will bring his solo show to 1st Cup Coffeehouse on Sunday , February 6th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Padovano is also known as The Ironbound Crooner and aka The Coffeehouse Performer. His music is strongly influenced by his very early years in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ. Padovano will perform songs from his original song collections that include the titles: "Dusty Road Session" "solo recordings at Baroque Park," " Poesia and Chanson," "The Coffeehouse Performer," and "Wandering Square Impromptu no. 12". John "Giovanni" Padovano has in the past performed locally at Middletown Public Library, Princeton University and at other places in Princeton. His music is called "Poesia and Chanson".