From September 17 — 24, 2006, a series of public programs about the U.S. Constitution led by lawyers, scholars, advocates, students, artists, and others will be held as part of My Daily Constitution: Indianapolis.

My Daily Constitution is a public dialogue regarding the U.S. Constitution and issues that face an open society. Using discussion, printed materials and art, My Daily Constitution engages you in creative reflection about democracy from many perspectives.

Join us for the kick off of MDC-Indy with a public reading of the United States Constitution on Constitution Day, Sunday September 17, beginning at 2 PM at Indiana Statehouse Atrium.

On Constitution Day, step up to the microphone and help read the U.S. Constitution from 2-5:30 PM in the North Atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. On hand will be a team of constitutional lawyers, scholars, and judges including Justice Boehm and Justice Rucker of the Indiana Supreme Court, State Representative Orentlicher to answer your constitution questions live, in real time.

Throughout the week, come out for the Constitution Cafés, witness a High School Debate, take part in a poetry slam, ride on a bus tour, view an original copy of the U.S. Constitution, attend a film series, and more!

Free copies of the U.S. Constitution will be available at Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Branches, discussion locations, and several bookshops around the city.

MDC Indianapolis is truly an occasion for Indianapolis to come together, with events taking place in locations around the city. Venues include The Indiana State House, Democracy Plaza @ IUPUI, The Old Centrum, The Athenaeum Foundation, Spades Park Library, Shapiro’s Deli, The Indiana Historical Society, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Outword Bound Books, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Christian Park Family Center, Glendale Library, Glendale Mall, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Oldfields-Lilly House.

All events are free and open to the public.

Free copies of the Constitution will be available at all Constitution Cafe discussion locations and at the following distribution points:

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
All branch locations.
http://www.imcpl.org/

Big Hat Books
922 E. Westfield Blvd.
Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis, IN 46220
317.202.0203
http://www.bighatbooks.com

A Shade of Gray
1402 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.423.3316