A Parisian Garden Party to celebrate the life and times of Janet Flanner
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A Parisian Dinner & Garden Party
Hosted by Michael Schaefer & Jeffrey Brinkmann
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:30pm.
The District Theatre warmly invites you to celebrate the life, legacy, and remarkable spirit of Indianapolis-born writer Janet Flanner — the legendary Paris correspondent known to readers around the world as Genêt.
Following the 4:00 PM matinee performance of They Call Me Genêt, step into an evening inspired by the salons, gardens, and literary circles Janet Flanner so brilliantly chronicled.
Hosted by Michael Schaefer and Jeffrey Brinkmann at their beautiful French-inspired Meridian Street home — itself nearly a century old — this elegant summer gathering evokes another era of conversation, culture, and continental charm.
Guests will enjoy:
A French-inspired seated dinner and garden reception curated by Cunningham Restaurant Group
French wines thoughtfully selected to complement the menu
An atmosphere inspired by Paris between the wars — where literature, art, friendship, and spirited conversation flourished.
From Indianapolis to Paris, Janet Flanner carried with her intelligence, wit, and a fearless curiosity that shaped modern cultural journalism and left an enduring legacy.
Join fellow patrons, artists, and friends for a memorable evening celebrating one of Indianapolis' most extraordinary voices.
Tickets: $195 per person
Includes French-inspired menu and curated French wine selections
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Garden Party Reception & Dinner
Space is limited.
A benefit supporting The District Theatre and the world premiere production of They Call Me Genêt.
Hosted by Michael Schaefer & Jeffrey Brinkmann
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:30pm.
The District Theatre warmly invites you to celebrate the life, legacy, and remarkable spirit of Indianapolis-born writer Janet Flanner — the legendary Paris correspondent known to readers around the world as Genêt.
Following the 4:00 PM matinee performance of They Call Me Genêt, step into an evening inspired by the salons, gardens, and literary circles Janet Flanner so brilliantly chronicled.
Hosted by Michael Schaefer and Jeffrey Brinkmann at their beautiful French-inspired Meridian Street home — itself nearly a century old — this elegant summer gathering evokes another era of conversation, culture, and continental charm.
Guests will enjoy:
A French-inspired seated dinner and garden reception curated by Cunningham Restaurant Group
French wines thoughtfully selected to complement the menu
An atmosphere inspired by Paris between the wars — where literature, art, friendship, and spirited conversation flourished.
From Indianapolis to Paris, Janet Flanner carried with her intelligence, wit, and a fearless curiosity that shaped modern cultural journalism and left an enduring legacy.
Join fellow patrons, artists, and friends for a memorable evening celebrating one of Indianapolis' most extraordinary voices.
Tickets: $195 per person
Includes French-inspired menu and curated French wine selections
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Garden Party Reception & Dinner
Space is limited.
A benefit supporting The District Theatre and the world premiere production of They Call Me Genêt.
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Host or PublisherThe District Theatre
