INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association will present a special evening featuring retired CIA agent Gene Coyle sharing his stories of being an agent for 30 years around the globe. “Secrets, Spies, and Sleuths” will be held Sat., Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ivy Tech Ballroom, 2820 N. Meridian St. The event is a fundraiser for the ISOA and all proceeds will benefit the educational music programs of the ISO. In addition to the dinner, there will be a “Best Dressed Spy” contest, music by the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensemble, a special Sleuths VIP reception and a silent auction. Tickets are $65-$125.
Coyle was an international spy, and author of seven spy novels. He was stationed in Portugal, Brazil, and the former USSR among other countries. He was awarded the CIA’s Intelligence Medal of Merit for his work in Moscow. He is also a gifted linguist. After his retirement, Coyle was an adjunct professor at Indiana University.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Ron Blackgrave at 317-231-6726 or e-mail rblackgrave@indianapolissymphony.org