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Community Conversations: Yardbird on the Avenue                                                                                      FREE
February 22, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | IUPUI Africana Studies - The Madam Walker Theater
Address: 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202​​

Enjoy a dynamic discussion about the life and music of Charlie Parker. IUPUI Africana Studies Program hosts a special panel of guests, including world renowned opera singer Angela Brown.
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The Music of Yardbird                                                                                                                                                        FREE
​February 24, 2024 | ​12:30 - 1:30 PM | Global Village in the Main Hall
Address: 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
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This event is a music inspired discussion about Charlie Parker and his influence on jazz, opera, and Indiana Avenue. There will be performances by the amazing Angela Brown and the Spring 2024 Resident Artists of the Indianapolis Opera.
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Charlie Parker                                                                                      $12-25
February 28, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | The Jazz Kitchen
Address: 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
To reserve your seats, visit the Jazz Kitchen Box Office, linked below.

We’re celebrating the life and legacy of Charlie Parker.  The evening will include some of Charlie Parker’s most iconic tunes as well as original compositions from Jared Thompson and the band that reflect the evolution and lasting impact Parker has had on modern music. Charlie Parker's Yardbird will be presented by the Indianapolis Opera at the historic Madam Walker Theatre on March 16th.
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Yardbird: A Music Legacy in Indy                                                                                                                                  FREE
March 1, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Indianapolis Artsgarden
Address: ​110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
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​Joshua Thompson leads a panel discussion covering the history of Charlie Parker's influence on the world of jazz and the upcoming performance of Charlie Parker's Yardbird by the Indianapolis Opera. Come early to enjoy Jared Thompson and Premium Blend set the stage for a wonderful evening.
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Charlie Parker’s Yardbird: Preview Dress Rehearsal                                                                                          FREE
March 15, 2024 | 7:00 - 9 PM | Madam Walker Theater
Address: 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202​​
To Reserve, contact the Opera Box Office: [email protected] | 317-283-3531


​We are proudly inviting high school groups to attend our final dress rehearsal before our one-night-performance of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, complete with orchestra, costumes, sets, and lighting.
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