Tonic Ball

Music knows it is and always will / Be one of the things that life just won’t quit / But here are some of music’s pioneers / That time will not allow us to forget… -Stevie Wonder, “Sir Duke”

Tonic Ball 11 will feature some of Rock n’ Roll’s heavyweights.

For the second year, we’ve encouraged our Tonic Gallery contributing artists to use the featured Tonic Ball bands as inspiration for their pieces. Here are some examples of the pieces produced by artists who used that encouragement as a powerful springboard to create some truly impressive work. Mab Graves (part 1) Mab Graves (part 2) [...]

This year, we have a few pieces in the Tonic Gallery that include images of food. Ultimately, in addition to having a good time and making an impact, Tonic Indy & Second Helpings are focused on feeding people and transforming lives through the power of food. Douglas David Brian Duff Luke Kroh You can also [...]

For the second year, we’ve encouraged our Tonic Gallery contributing artists to use the featured Tonic Ball bands as inspiration for their pieces. Here are some examples of the pieces produced by artists who used that encouragement as a powerful springboard to create some truly impressive work. Mab Graves (part 1) Mab Graves (part 2) [...]

Every year we get dozens of artists and musicians together for one of Indy’s best events. We have a blast, but we do it for one of the most important causes we know – fighting hunger and poverty in Indianapolis with Second Helpings. Here’s a post from a Tonic Committee member, originally published in the fabulous Punchnels.

Tonic Gallery’s Preview Party opens this Friday at 5pm. In addition to marvelous pieces that feature food, several artists donated great work that truly celebrate color. Here’s a sample of some of those pieces! James Ratliff William Phillips Dante Ventresca Erin Swanson We are so pleased to have such amazing artwork from so many talented [...]

So you’ve heard the news: Tonic Ball is getting bigger than ever, with three stages of music in one great block of Fountain Square. You’ve heard we’re going to cover Michael Jackson, R.E.M., and David Bowie. But you haven’t heard two of your favorite bands–Neon Love Life and Red Light Driver–covering those artists, have you? [...]

This year, we have a few pieces in the Tonic Gallery that include images of food. Ultimately, in addition to having a good time and making an impact, Tonic Indy & Second Helpings are focused on feeding people and transforming lives through the power of food. Douglas David Brian Duff Luke Kroh You can also [...]

If you’re interested in playing, let us know no later than this Friday, September 9. After this, we won’t be accepting any more requests.