This article originally appeared online at the Indiana Humanities Council website.

Below is a sampling of the many innovative formats people are using to generate and share ideas and stories. Please feel free to add to this list in the comment section.

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS BY HUMANITIES COUNCILS

VELOSOPHIE

www.prairie.org/programs/velosophie

Velosophie is a reading-discussion program that combines physical, outdoor excursions in natural settings with evening reading and reflection.

THINK & DRINK

www.oregonhumanities.org/programs/section/think-and-drink/

Think & Drink is a happy-hour series that sparks provocative conversations about big ideas.

PEDALPALOOZA

www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php

A group shot of all the 2010 Velosophie participants.

Velosophie participants discuss literature after a long day on their bikes.