# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Mix, mingle, and vibe where small biz meets creativity—art, laughs, and good times await!About this EventThe Art & Industry Happy Hour - 1st Tuesday of every month (calendar time!) TUESDAY APRIL 7 from 5.7 pm.Appetizers, wine and soft drinks will be provided for our guests.Join us for the Art & Industry Happy Hour, a recurring meetup that brings together small business owners, entrepreneurs, artists of all kinds and art-minded professionals who want to build community and strengthen Indianapolis’ creative economy. This relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering is designed for anyone who believes that business and the arts are stronger together. Expect great conversations, new connections, and a welcoming environment that encourages collaboration and fresh ideas.Mass Ave. is a hub for culture and arts and planning is underway to imagine what the Mass Ave. cooridor can be for Indy going forward. We would love to hear from you about your ideas for ensuring that Mass Ave continues to be a place where people gather for arts, culture and entertainment. BRING YOUR IDEAS TO THIS MEETING! Each event highlights the importance of supporting Indy’s arts scene—whether through partnerships, patronage, or simply showing up. You’ll meet fellow business owners who value creativity, learn about local artists and cultural initiatives, and discover ways we can collectively elevate our city. Whether you're launching something new, growing your organization, or just looking to connect with like-minded people, this happy hour is the perfect space to foster real relationships and community-driven momentum.Come network, collaborate, and help grow a more creative and connected Indianapolis.YOUR HOSTS:Pauline Moffat/The District Theatre - Pauline and her team have built a welcoming and vibrant place for all things theatre and arts on Mass Ave. This institution is an important part of Mass Ave and the Indy Arts SceneMichael Schaefer - Mike is Executive Producer for a major major motion picture about Eva Kor for Pigasus Pictures and is also starting up a company called Destination Indy..where they are launching a publication this summer direct mailed to a hundred and fifty thousand households. It's an Arts, Entertainment and Dining Guide and we're producing a web portal that will include all theaters, all museums, everything arts related in the community with a calendar with links to all the theaters, audition callous, classes and camps and much more!Jeff McKinney - Jeff is founder of Jeff Kidding Me Comedy and The Paint Doc (residential/commerical painting) and his companies give part of their profits to The District Theatre and The Armed Services Arts Partnership. He believes that a vibrant arts culture is akey to a vital city. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/093700d0-2225-11f1-8b35-f723b5d21335-rimg-w592-h740-dc7a7a7a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/the-art-and-industry-happy-hour-connecting-business-and-the-arts/100001985383546633 - **Event Categories**: art, meetups, theatre, business, workshops, fine-arts, comedy, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: The District Theatre - **lat**: 39.7756952 - **long**: -86.1478613 - **full address**: The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/51af7f241343f51d77341894e2d88b63df5cc2b87550731a834dead2fb804516-rimg-w1024-h554-dcbfdaf4-gmir.jpg?v=1773857336 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts being held? - **A:** The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts takes place on Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts? - **A:** The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts is organized by The Angkor Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Art & Industry Happy Hour - Connecting Business and the Arts is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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