ISO announces Symphony on the Circle fest

Celebrate the performing arts on Monument Circle April 27 with a free day of music, dance, food, and community connections.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Downtown Indy, Inc. and dozens of arts organizations to bring the community together for this inaugural event. ISO Music Director Jun Märkl will conduct the orchestra at 5:30 p.m. inside Hilbert Circle Theatre while a livestream of the concert will be broadcast on a jumbo screen on the south side of Monument Circle.

Events will be offered from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the outdoor stage on Monument Circle.

Enjoy performances by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music’s BOOMington Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, a Lion Dance choreographed by the Indiana Association of Chinese-Americans, as well as performances by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos Indianapolis, Suzuki Academy, Castlewood Singers, Ballet INitiative, Circle City Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, and Indianapolis Ballet.

Sampson Levingston will emcee the outdoor stage.

Inside Hilbert Circle Theatre’s open house from noon to 3 p.m., families are welcome to experience “The Runaway Strings” Teddy Bear Series concert, an instrument ‘petting zoo,’ Tunes & Tales with The Sassy Violist, and ISO musicians performing on the main stage. No tickets are required to enter. All outdoor events and the indoor open house at Hilbert Circle Theatre are free of charge.

Around Monument Circle and inside Hilbert Circle Theatre, dozens of community partners will offer the chance to connect and learn more about how their work elevates the community. Outdoor booths will be set up along the southeast quadrant of Monument Circle.

Food and beverage vendors will include Ash & Elm; Books, Bourbon & Bacon; Brozinni Pizzeria; Gordan’s Ice Cream; Three Floyds; and Upland Brewing.

The festival culminates in the 5:30 p.m. livestream of the ISO performing “The Sea: Elgar, Mendelssohn, and Debussy,” broadcast on the large screen on the south side of Monument Circle. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and drink while you relax and watch the performance.

Paid tickets are required to attend the concert inside Hilbert Circle Theatre.

“The ISO is thrilled to invite the whole community to join us on April 27 for this celebration of the arts,” James M. Johnson, CEO of the ISO, said.

The ISO, at home and thriving in the heart of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional artistic and musical experience. For more information, visit the website at www.indianapolissymphony.org.