The Indianapolis Art Center's annual summer spectacle gala returns in Mad Hatter style on Friday, August 19th, 2016. Step through the looking glass and experience the Art Center turned topsy-turvy in the World of Wonderland. Join them for tea time dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character or in your best literary nonsense attire as we enjoy live music from Toy Factory, exclusive offerings from your favorite local restaurants, a unique silent auction and more. ArtSparkle proceeds support the Indianapolis Art Center's classes, exhibitions, outreach and scholarship programs.

The Ruins are renovated at Holliday Park and they are having a celebration.

They are calling it "Rock the Ruins".

It will be a celebration and dedication of the newly renovated Ruins of Holliday Park. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sep. 17, 2016, from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. The event will include:

From 6 - 8 pm, there will be live music by Toy Story

There will be no Labor Day run walk (aka the Ripple Effect) this Labor Day weekend. The event has been moved to October 13, 2016, at 6: 30 p.m.

Other upcoming BRVA events:

Speak French in the Ripple. Meet at Moe and Johnny's every other Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to practice your French. All French speakers welcome. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Details at MeetUp.com or the Alliance Francais d'Indianapolis