Below is a calendar of events as central Indiana celebrates Black History Month:

Also: Visit our special Black History Month section.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Cotton Club Cabaret Revue (Music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

WFYI-TV African American Lives 9:00pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Sancocho (Drummers and dancer incorporating African, Cuban, and Puerto Rican elements) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Eastern Star Church Gospel Choir & Praise Dancers Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Indianapolis ArtsGarden 1:00pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

African and South Pacific Art Galleries Reopening Eiteljorg Museum Admission: Free

"Jazz in Black and White" Glendale Branch Library 2:00pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Celebrating Black Literature Madame Walker Theater 6:00pm Admission: Free

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

James Bell (Rhythm and blues and pop, singer and six-piece band) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

George Middleton and Musique (Smooth jazz) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2006 Celebration of Black History Concert 7:30pm

WFYI-TV African American Lives 9:00pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Freetown Village (19th Century Living History Museum) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

"Do Lord Remember Me" – A Freetown Village Production Madame Walker Theater 10:00am and 12:00pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Iibada Dance Company Indianapolis ArtsGarden 1:00pm

"Do Lord Remember Me" – A Freetown Village Production Madame Walker Theater 7:00pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Master of Inventions Video Presentation Madame Walker Theater 6:00pm

Cultural Bingo Quiz Madame Walker Theater 6:00pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Whole Person Steel Drum Band Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

The Counts (Doo-wop music) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Larry Calland & Conga Jazz (Contemporary jazz and Latin rhythm) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Finding Truth in the Underground Railroad: Workshops Indiana State Museum 9:00am-4:00pm (Panel discussion at 6:00pm)

Ebenezer Baptist Mission Church Choir Indianapolis ArtsGarden 1:00pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

The Hampton Sisters (Jazz, blues, and pop music from the 30s through the 70s) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Greater Vision Dance Company Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

"Arts of Daily Ritual and Life: African Art History Class" Indianapolis Museum of Art 6:00pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

African-American Heritage in Indianapolis Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana

Ebony Strings Quartet (Classical, pop, traditional, and spiritual songs) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 1:00pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Asante Children’s Theatre (Youth performance incorporating music, dance, and spoken word) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 2:00pm

Immanuel Keston Jones (Music on glass) Indianapolis ArtsGarden 2:30pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Mary Moss & Friends Indianapolis ArtsGarden 12:15pm

CONTINUING SERIES

Art & Soul 2006 – Visual Arts Exhibitions Indianapolis ArtsGarden Through February 26

Art & Soul 2006 Indianapolis ArtsGarden All Art & Soul events are listed at www.indyarts.org

Legacy Theater Presents: "Spread the Word" Indiana State Museum Through February 27

Cultural History Demonstrations Indiana State Museum Through March 1

"The Color of Justice" Indiana Repertory Theatre Through March 11

Freetown Village: A Living Experience in Black History Through March 31

African American Stories Indiana State Museum Through 2007