August News Issue 5 No. 3

Expansion nears completion at 929 W. 16th Street

The finishing touches are being completed on a 15,000 square foot addition at Printing Partners’ near-downtown location. “Work on the exterior of the building, including our customer parking, will be completed before Labor Day,” according to owner Joel O’Brien.

“We have been using the additional space since June to accommodate new equipment including a 40-inch 5-color Heidelberg and finishing and mailing equipment,” explains O’Brien. “These changes have added capacity and enhanced efficiency,” he adds.

The area’s first digital NexPress is also up and running at Printing Partners’ 16th Street location. The NexPress is an incredible marketing engine that can drive a marketing campaign with variable printing and outstanding color, according to O’Brien.

Partners’ Night at the IRT

Printing Partners is continuing its popular Partners’ Night at the IRT in partnership with the Indiana Repertory Theatre. “The program is part of our commitment to build new audiences for the performing arts,” says Printing Partners owner Michael O'Brien.

Partners Night is the second Thursday performance of each Signature Series performance. The program allows Printing Partners’ clients to purchase unlimited tickets for that performance for only $10. “Our goal is to make theatre accessible for those who might not otherwise attend,” O’Brien adds. Tickets are available only on-line and must be purchased with a credit card. You can access the Partners Night web page via the Partners’ Night link at www.printingpartners.net.

The first Partners Night is September 21 at 7:30 p.m. It features James Still’s adaptation of the Booth Tarkington novel, The Gentleman from Indiana. Tickets can be purchased on-line for this performance or any Signature Series production and A Christmas Carol.

The Indiana Repertory Theatre and Printing Partners have a long history of collaboration. This year they worked closely with Hetrick Communications to implement the IRT’s new brand. “Hetrick has created an exciting, contemporary brand for the IRT,” says IRT marketing director Richard Ferguson-Wagstaffe. “Printing Partners has reproduced it using both five spot colors on a 5-color press and a process build,” explains Ferguson-Wagstaffe.

Indy Fringe Festival takes over Mass Ave August 25-September 3

The second Indy Fringe Festival comes to the theatre district on Mass Ave starting this weekend. This year’s Festival promises “10 days of edgy performances and visual arts.”

Fringe executive director Pauline Moffat calls the Fringe “. . .a scene—fun, outrageous, over-the-top—one that also has a strong social ‘street culture’ component.” Forty-eight performing groups will appear at five venues within easy walking distance in the Mass Avenue Cultural District. The venues include American Cabaret Theatre, ComedySportz Arena, Murat Centre, Phoenix Theatre and Theatre on the Square. For a complete schedule, visit www.indyfringe.org.

Printing Partners worked with the Fringe Festival to print posters and tickets. The poster art called “Opening Night” is the creation of Emma Overman. “It was fun to work with,” says O’Brien, “because the artwork is so colorful and so expressive.”

If you’re not meeting your daily minimum requirement of comedy, Printing Partners offers you a serving of Fresh Meat. Visit indyfringe@printingpartners.net to request a free ticket for the Friday, August 25 performance of one of last year’s run-away favorites. Additional tickets can be purchased at Fringe Central, 872 Massachusetts Avenue or before the performance.

The Julian Center Market features arts, antiques and crafts

Saturday is “not just another day at the fair”. The Julian Center Market at the Hamilton County Fairground promises to be a day of antiques, art and crafts, according to The Julian Center’s Sherry McCabe. For more information, visit www.juliancenter.org.

The Julian Center serves victims of violence and domestic abuse. This year a heavy demand on its services has created a significant drain on the Center’s resources. Saturday’s Market is an opportunity to have a great time while you support a good cause. Jennie DeVoe, the featured artist, appears from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the gate.

The Julian Center is a Partners’ Grant recipient and Printing Partners provided in-kind support for the Market. A new brand for the event was created this year by Pearson McMahon Fletcher England.

The world is watching. . .
the Seventh Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

The music world will be watching Indianapolis September 1-17 as 45 contestants from 19 countries vie for the coveted “Indianapolis”. This world-class event features today’s brightest young violin talent aged 16 to 29 who compete for some of the richest prizes in violin competition history including $30,000 and a Carnegie Hall debut to the gold medalist.

According to International Violin Competition of Indianapolis executive director Glen Kwok, the competition begins with a black-tie gala at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on September 1. “During 17 days the competition will unfold with performances of exquisite music at Indianapolis’ finest venues,” Kwok explains. Venues for the Competition include the Indiana History Center’s Basile Theater, the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center and the Hilbert Circle Theatre. The awards ceremony and reception will be at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. For additional information on the event including schedules visit www.violin.org.

“The Competition brochure designed by Ed Norman is an excellent job for Printing Partners’ new 40-inch Heidelberg press,” says owner Michael O’Brien. The brochure is 38 inches x 5.5 inches and folds to 9.5 inches by 5.5 inches. In addition to oversized jobs, the 40-inch also gives Printing Partners a competitive edge with short-to-medium run magazine work.

As a competition sponsor Printing Partners offers clients tickets to the Romantic Finals at the Hilbert Circle Theatre September 15 or 16. To request tickets send an email to romanticfinals@printingpartners.net. Please specify whether you want tickets for Friday or Saturday.

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