It offers a variety of family fare ranging from children's music favorite Raffi to local and national theater productions. The Walker Building was originally built in 1927 to commemorate the late Madame C.J. Walker whose Indianapolis-based cosmetics manufacturing firm made her America's first black female millionaire. Over the years, neglect took its toll on the structure, but in 1979 efforts began to save it. Recently refurbished, the Murat now contains 2,681 seats, making it the largest theater in Indianapolis. This is one of the city's most technologically advanced arts facilities.
Events take place at various sites, including churches, high school auditoriums and area parks.
The Ronen Chamber Ensemble, which was also founded by ISO members, performs wind instrument selections. This group presents an annual concert series of choral works featuring performances by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, the Cathedral Girls' Choir, the Indianapolis Festival Singers and the Indianapolis Festival Orchestra. The Festival Music Society 6741 N. Central Ave. Indianapolis Arts Chorale 17 W. Market St., Suite 910 Indpls. 255-4221 IAC is a select chamber choir founded in 1974 by Elise Marshall and currently led by Artistic Director Eric Stark.