Weekend Roundup: August 1 - 3

It’s that time of year again; The Indiana State Fair is here! The Indiana State Fair is a long standing tradition and is a fun tradition. The Indiana State Fair continues to exemplify the very best in Indiana from the grand 4-H competition to the beautiful draft horse shows to daily concerts on stages throughout the grounds. The fair starts this Friday!

 

The 7th Annual Mass Ave Criterium & Cycling Festival will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014. The MAC is one of Indy’s most exciting sporting events held in the beautiful and hip downtown Cultural District of Mass Avenue.

 

The extremely talented Peter Frampton will be playing this Sunday at 7pm at the Palladium. Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time. This is a once in a lifetime show!

 

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Weekend Roundup: July 18 - 20

Thank goodness it’s Friday! Now it’s time for some fun. The Children’s Museum is hosting Terra Cotta Warriors AfterDark. This event is catered to the 21-and-over crowd. Eat, drink, and network at this fun event on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00.

The Indy Film Fest is this weekend!! It runs from the 17-26. The Fest has always been about creating a shared experience around film. Check out when and where these amazing films are being shown here.

 Enjoy where art and wine meet in the Carmel Arts and Design District. Head to Carmel this Saturday for the Art of Wine. Enjoy a summer evening experiencing vintages al fresco at the sixth annual IU Health North Hospital Art of Wine, a can’t miss event in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

Weekend Roundup: July 11-13

                The sun is shining this weekend so go out and enjoy it! On Friday head out to the Indianapolis Zoo for a fun concert for the kids. The Zoolapalooza Concert begins at 5:30 and ends at 8:30. It features songs everyone knows and loves. The concert is held in the middle of the Zoo next to the Café on the Commons.

                On Saturday bike on down to University Park for the largest USA cycling sanctioned race in the state of Indiana.  Race day registration starts at 8:00 and the race begins at 9:00a.m.  The Indy Crit draws over 500 racers from across the Midwest so be sure to check it out!

                How about a fun outdoor concert? Michael Franti and Spearhead will be playing at the FarmBureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park this Sunday. The concert starts at 5:30 and ends at 10:00. Come at 3:30 for some yoga on the lawn before the concert. Yoga and music! What more could you want?

                Head to Noblesville for their 23^rd annual Street Dance! This family friendly event will happen this Saturday from 5 – 11 p.m. It takes place in the historic downtown Noblesville. It opens with the Taste of Noblesville to give the dance attendees an opportunity to try all the fantastic restaurants Noblesville has to offer. There will be a DJ and dancing all night long.

                

                Go Check out the O’ Jays performing this Sunday at the Palladium! The show starts at 7pm. This band is an American treasure and was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Don’t miss you chance to see this amazing band live in concert!

Weekend Round Up: June 6th - 8th

The week is finally over and now it is time to enjoy the sunshine! How about stopping by the Indiana Wing CAFWarbird Expo? On Saturday at the Indianapolis Metro Airport-Tom Wood Aviator Hangar to see Warbird formation flights and static display for free admission. Stay after the show for Hops-N-Props, “A celebration of the finest craft brew from the region”. There will be BBQ, beer and skydivers. 

Looking for delicious wine tasting? Then, head on down to the 15th annual Vintage Indiana Wineand Food Festival. The event is on Saturday at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. Come enjoy award winning wine and food from all over Indiana. Leave the kids and go and have a good time.

White River State Park is host to Asian Fest 2014. It is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Asia that can be found in Central Indiana. Come be transported to Asia with cultural performances, games, and some Asian food. Admission is free and the festival goes from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Come and have your mind blown by Christian and Katalina in their Mind Tripping Show. The show is “a comedy with a psychological twist”. The show is at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites on Friday and Saturday starting at 8:30.  The Mind Tripping Show will be an interactive show that will include mind boggling illusions. This is a must see.

Come celebrate the release of Laura Benanti’s new CD Live at 54 Below with her show, In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention, at the Cabaret on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8:00. Laura Benanti is a Tony Award winner singer and was in the recent live showing of the Sound of Music. Her show will feature amusing stories, a little self-deprecating humor and some lovely melodies. Come and see the show!

Need to get in shape? Enjoy a good bike ride? Join Mayor Greg Ballard for the 2014 Mayor’s BikeRide. Come enjoy a fun bike ride through the city. The ride starts at the city market and features Indy’s Near Northside. The Bike Ride is on Saturday. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. This is sure to be a memorable event!

Weekend Roundup: 5/23 - 5/25

It's Memorial Day Weekend, which means it is time for the Indy 500! To kick-off the weekend celebrations on Friday is Coors Light Carb Day . Sammy Hagar and Sublime will be playing. On  Saturday, Country Star, Jason Aldean, will be at the speedway performing a concert. And we can't forget race day is Sunday.

There is more to do this weekend then just the race activities. Take the kids out to see the new orangutan exhibit that is opening this Saturday at the Indianapolis zoo. You can experience up close interactions with the orangutans as well as great family photo opportunities. If you bring your kid to opening day your kid will receive a rare orangutan trading card.

Monkeys not your thing? How about some swing dancing? Swing dance lesson in the Fountain Square Theater start this weekend on Friday. The lessons start at 7:30 and will happen every Friday of the summer. After all that dancing check out the roof top dinning that opens on Friday as well. 

Need a laugh? On Saturday famous blue collar comedian Bill Engvall will be at Hilbert Circle Theater. Best known for his "Here's your sign" bit. You are sure to get a lo of laughs out of this show. There are two shows one starts at 7 and the other starts at 9:30. Grab your tickets fast!

Or, is it getting a little too hot for you? Then you should head on down to Carmel's Clay Water Park. The water park is opening this Friday. You can purchase a private cabana to relax in or try your luck on the AquaClimb. 

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Fourth Of July Festivities

Happy Independence Day!

The time of year is back again to celebrate the independence of our great nation! For many of us, this means an opportunity to shamelessly indulge in all the delicious festival food and fun the Indianapolis area has to offer! However, there’s more than just food and fireworks downtown, so we’ve compiled a list of all the fabulous activities for you to experience in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, and Zionsville on this year’s 4^th of July Celebration!

 

Downtown Indy

 Not only does Indianapolis host the most impressive line of events in the state, it also offers the opportunity for any Hoosier to come join in the festivities by having exclusive hotel deals of 30% - 50% off normal rates for Indiana residents! So bring the family and come join the fun! For the complete list of events, please visit http://www.indyt.com/July4.cfm/

 

Worlds Fair 38^th Annual 4^th of July Ice Cream Social – 11:00am to 3:00pm

Enjoy this fantastic ice cream social at the Benjamin Harrison’s Presidential Site! Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for BHPS members, $6 for students, and free for children four years and younger! Admission to the event includes Blue Bell ice cream, belly dancing performances and lessons by the Midwest Bellydancing Superstars, music from the White River Jazz Band, and much more! Call 631.1888 or visit http:// presidentbenjaminharrison.org

 

IndyPendence Day Street Festival Concert for Cancer – 1:00pm to 10:00pm

Benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Saint Francis Hospital Patient Assistance Fund, local and nationally known bands will be playing on Georgia Street starting at 1:00pm. Presale tickets are $20 and featured bands include Puddle of Mud, Sick Puppies, Hoobastank, Lit, and Alien Ant Farm. For more information, please visit http://indypendenceday.com

 

Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast – 10:00pm

Shooting from the top of the Region’s Bank Tower, watch as Indy’s largest fireworks display lights the skyline during the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast! Bring a blanket and grab our spot early at the Indiana War Memorial Grounds. There will be plenty of activities starting at 6:30pm to entertain the entire family as well as Donatos pizza, chips, cookies and soda for purchase (cash only). Stop by the Indianapolis Colts Stage with live music from the band Lemon Wheel, and also be sure to visit the Indiana Craft Beer Garden to taste great beer from six different breweries. For more information, please visit http://wibc.com/freedomblast/index.aspx

 

City of Carmel

Any new or native resident of the City of Carmel surely knows about the spectacle that is CarmelFest! This year is all the more special, as it is the 25^th anniversary of CarmelFest, and thus aptly titled “Silver Jubilation”. Guests are encouraged to purchase and wear a Spark Button, as proceeds go toward the purchase of the spectacular fireworks show. Plan out your day with the following activities that Carmel has going on for this year’s 4^th of July!

 

Freedom Run – 8:00am

Jump-start your Independence Day celebration with this 4.5 mile run/walk and Kid’s Run at Carmel High School. Also, guests are invited to enjoy post-race activities immediately after the event. To register for this event, please go to: http://www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/FreedomRun/FreedomRun-Home.php

St. Vincent Health Fourth of July Parade – 10:30am

One of the greatest CarmelFest traditions, the Fourth of July Parade will begin at 10:30am and is sponsored by St. Vincent Health. To view a full map of the parade, please visit http://www.carmelfest.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CarmelFest-Parade-Route.jpg . Parade entries for 2013 are closed, but come enjoy all of the fabulous sights that it has to offer!

Free Outdoor Festival at Carmel Civic Square – Noon to 10:30pm

This free festival is a must-see, as it plays host to fantastic food, beverages, and a variety of events and entertainment for all to enjoy! Take in the live music, KidZone including petting zoo, rides and games, performance by Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and fireworks launched by Firestone!

 

 

 

Town of Fishers

Come celebrate July 4^th at what is being called the biggest block party of the summer at Geist Reservoir’s Blast on the Bridge! The Fall Creek Road bridge closes to car traffic from 5:00pm – 11:00pm and transforms into a family-friendly fireworks pre-show. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a fabulous evening featuring a boat parade, skydivers, music, food vendors, and much more. Then, relax and enjoy the amazing fireworks show scheduled to start at dusk. Over 14,000 attendees in 2012! For more information regarding parking, food and beverage vendors and more, please visit: http://atgeist.com/blast-bridge/

 

 

Town of Zionsville

Take a trip over to Lions Park for an All-American July 4^th Celebration! The second largest fundraiser for the park, the celebration features food, music and fun starting at 5:00pm and followed by fireworks at dusk. Be sure to purchase raffle tickets at $5 each or 5 for $20, with a $1000 grill package as the grand prize and cash prizes for 2^nd and 3^rd! Proceeds for the raffle go to the park restoration fund and will be used to help restore Lions Club Park after the recent floods. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Akard’s True Value, or from a Lions Club or Little League member! If you cannot find someone to buy from, please visit the Lions Club Website at http://zionsvillelions.com/events/4th-of-july .