Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30–9:00 p.m.; the season guide identifies this as a one-night performance.
American Voices, Indiana Stories brings a Hoosier perspective to the nation’s 250th
A national anniversary becomes a local story in American Voices, Indiana Stories. The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus performance uses singing and narration to consider Indiana’s place in 250 years of American history.
A concert with history in the frame
Rather than treating the anniversary as a concert theme alone, the program pairs choral music with storytelling and historical context. Its announced subjects range from innovation and resilience to service, creativity and community.
Joseph Perkins Jr. of the chorus curates the program, while Dr. Nicholas Johnson, an associate professor of musicology at Butler University, provides the historical research and interpretation. The result is conceived as a performance in which the stories around the music are part of the experience.
Further reading: American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · Explore the 37th Season — Indianapolis Men's Chorus ↗
Crossroad joins the evening
The performance features Crossroad, the chorus’s new chamber ensemble. It is one part of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus’s 2026–27 season, but this program has a distinct setting in the Basile Theater at the Indiana History Center.
Founded in 1990, the chorus uses music to create visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. The anniversary program also has support through the Indiana Arts Commission’s America250 Grant Program and an Indiana Humanities grant.
Further reading: Explore the 37th Season — Indianapolis Men's Chorus ↗ · Indianapolis Men's Chorus - Destination Indy ↗ · American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗
A separate daytime visit
Visitors who want more history can plan a separate daytime visit to the Indiana Experience. Freedom’s Framework, an exhibit on liberty and equality as the nation expanded west, is scheduled to be on view on the performance date.
The museum’s regular hours end at 5 p.m., before the concert begins. Check the event ticket terms rather than assuming the performance includes exhibit admission.
Further reading: Visit TodayVisit Today - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · CalendarCalendar - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗
The performance
The one-night program features the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus and Crossroad, with music, narration and historical reflection.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Basile Theater
- American Voices, Indiana Stories — Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, featuring Crossroad, IMC’s new chamber ensemble; choral music, storytelling and historical reflection.
Planning your visit
Check the performance terms
The History Center offers an event ticket link. Check the price and whether Indiana Experience admission is included before booking.
American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗
Plan ahead
For performance-specific access arrangements, contact the History Center at 317-232-1882.
Getting to the History Center
Parking and entrance
Basile Theater is inside the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center at 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis. The parking lot entrance is on New York Street, half a block east of West Street. The center says parking is free with admission; bring the parking ticket to the Welcome desk for validation.
Accessible parking is in the surface lot, with a curb cut near the visitor entrance. The building has power doors at its main-level and Canal Walk entrances, elevators serving public areas and manual wheelchairs on request. Contact the center about arrangements for this performance.
American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · Visit TodayVisit Today - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · AccessibilityAccessibility - Indiana Historical Society ↗
Before you make a plan
When is the performance?
Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. It is a one-night performance.
American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · Explore the 37th Season — Indianapolis Men's Chorus ↗
Who is Crossroad?
Crossroad is the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus’s new chamber ensemble and is featured in this program.
Can I visit the exhibits immediately before the concert?
The Indiana Experience’s regular hours end at 5 p.m., while the performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Plan a daytime visit separately and check admission terms.
Visit TodayVisit Today - Indiana Historical Society ↗ · American Voices, Indiana StoriesAmerican Voices, Indiana Stories - Indiana Historical Society ↗
How can I get help with tickets?
For trouble completing a purchase, the chorus suggests trying another browser or device. You can also call 317-268-8266 or email [email protected].
Performances | Indianapolis Men's Chorus — Indianapolis Men's Chorus ↗
Location & Google Maps
Basile Theater, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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