Archive for May, 2008

Concerts on the Canal - Independence Day Bash - July 4, 2008

Indiana History Center450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202Event Phone: 317-232-1882
Featuring the Impalas and the Indianapolis Municipal Band.
Free seating available on the Plaza steps and on the greenway across the canal. Reserved table of four available for $30 ($25 IHS Members); reserved table of eight available for $40 ($35 IHS Members).
Guests may bring their own [...]

Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie

Glorious FourthFri. & Sat., July 4 & 5; 10am–5pmSun., July 6; 11am–5pm
Celebrate Independence Day with flair! From historic baseball to patriotic games and crafts, we have a colorful Fourth for the entire family. Warm up with watermelon seed-spitting or dive face first into the pie eating contest. In the true spirit of the holiday, help [...]

Regions Bank Freedom Blast Fireworks - July 4, 2008

Downtown IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN 46225Phone: 317-221-6000
Indy’s largest fireworks display, shooting from the top of the Region Bank Tower. Starting at dark and synchronized to patriotic music.
Admission: Free

Independence Day Bash at The Murat Theatre

Independence Day Bash featuring Boosie, Webbie, Brew at the Murat Theatre6:00PMFriday, July 4, 2008
Murat CentreDoors: 5:00 pm | Show: 6:00 pm502 North New Jersey Street Indianapolis, IN 46204317.231.0000

Symphony on the Prairie - Star Spangled Symphony - July 2 to 5, 2008

Conner Prairie13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038Phone: 317-639-4300
Under the baton of Jon Morris Russell, hear your favorite patriotic music including the 1812 Overture, punctuated by Howitzer cannons. Stay ’til the end for the spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open early at 4:30 p.m. for picnics and pre-concert entertainment. Jon Morris Russell, Conductor.
General Admission: $24-$27, adults; $12, [...]

7th Annual 4th of July Celebration in Fountain Square

shelBi street café & BistroJuly 4, 2008
Dinner from the shelBi street caFe & Bistro and a spectacular view of the Downtown Fireworks from the Rooftop Garden. The party starts at 7:00pm until 11:00pm and also includes Duckpin Bowling! This year’s dinner menu features: Shrimp Remoulade Appetizer, Choice of Salad: Spinach or Gingham, Choice of Entree: [...]

Indianapolis to Host Super Bowl XLVI

"Today, Indianapolis earned the right to host the 2012 Super Bowl by a vote of the 32 team owners at the NFL meeting in Atlanta. This was truly the community’s bid, and we appreciate all of your support in making it happen. Many of you have added your ideas to our plans - for example, [...]

Christ Church Cathedral Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle - June 12, 2008

This is such a fun event. Everyone loves Strawberry Shortcake and eating it at Monument Circle is truly entertaining.
The Cathedral Women will host the 43rd Annual Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle Thursday, June 12, 2008. The Strawberry Festival takes place in front of Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis.
The popular event utilizes [...]

Indianapolis 500 Events - May 18 to Race Day

Sun, May 18
BUMP DAY QUALIFYING/ARMED FORCES DAY - $10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Live Music by Rapid Fire, Coke Zero Stage 10:15-11 a.m.
IndyCar Series Practice 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Coca-Cola Trading Pin and IndyCar Series Driver Trading Cards (Set 3 of 3) Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34  11 a.m. 
Armed Forces Enlistment Ceremony 11:20 a.m.
National [...]

2008 Indiana Black Expo (July 10-20, 2008)

Summer Celebration is now the largest African-American event in the nation, with over 300,000 people in attendance. The myriad of programs and events stretches over an 11-day period and includes business workshops, health and wellness, employment opportunities, spiritual enrichment, exhibits, youth activities and entertainment. Local and national celebrities along with individuals, families and members of [...]