Indianapolis Events Guide » things to do http://indpls.com All About Indianapolis Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:24:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Holy Rosary Catholic Church Italian Festival – June 11-12, 2010 http://indpls.com/things-to-do/holy-rosary-catholic-church-italian-festival-june-11-12-2010.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/holy-rosary-catholic-church-italian-festival-june-11-12-2010.html#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 01:11:22 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=374 2010 Italian Street Festival

The famed Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival will take place from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 11 (Friday) and June 12 (Saturday).

Each year, the festival fetures:

  • Authentic Italian food and drink
  • Live music and dancing
  • Amusement rides
  • Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Colorful Italian religious procession: 6:45 p.m. on Saturday

 Want more?

Where are we?

See a photo gallery from the 2006 festival

Read a 2003 news story (PDF format)

Learn more about the Italian heritage of our parish

Visit the Church Website for more details – http://www.holyrosaryindy.org/streetfest2010.html

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/holy-rosary-catholic-church-italian-festival-june-11-12-2010.html/feed 0 Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration http://indpls.com/things-to-do/lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:43:18 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=359 Indiana is one of 49 states officially taking part in the Lincoln Bicentennial celebration, which takes place nationally from February 2008 to February 2010.

Indiana’s permanent Lincoln attractions are many and varied and the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis offers one of the most extensive Lincoln collections found anywhere in the world. The Society will host several free events in Indianapolis the weekend of Aug. 8-9:

  • Aug. 8: Participate in a reenactment of Lincoln’s February 1861 Indianapolis speech and Q&A session with noted Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein outside the Indiana State House, as well as free family activities at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. That evening, Lincoln enthusiasts, educators and scholars can attend a dinner and lecture at the History Center with scholar, author and Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission co-chair Harold Holzer.
  • Aug. 9: The History Center will host a Lincoln Bicentennial Conference featuring a keynote address by Edna Greene Medford (Howard University) in addition to several concurrent sessions for: libraries and local historical organizations facilitated by Joan Flinspach (CEO, Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne), schools and educators led by IHS education staff and Martin Tuohy (National Archives and Records Administration – Great Lakes); and history buffs, directed by Holzer and Medford.
]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html/feed 0 Journey with Heart and Cheap Trick – September 10, 2008 http://indpls.com/things-to-do/journey-with-heart-and-cheap-trick-september-10-2008.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/journey-with-heart-and-cheap-trick-september-10-2008.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:22:22 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=345 Journey with Heart and Cheap Trick
Verizon Wireless Music Center
12880 E. 146th St.
Noblesville, IN 46060
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 07:30 PM
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Rock rages still when the arena band of the ’80s and ’90s, Journey, rules the stage punching out now classic hits like “Don’t Stop Believing”, “Faithfully”, “Stone in Love”, “Wheel in the Sky” and a parade of others.

Yes, Journey’s big hair days are gone, but they’re back on tour. And their introducing a whole new generation to tracks from the bands glory days.

The same can be said for the other acts on the bill – Heart and Cheap Trick.  Great music and great performances can be expected from all.

Whether you are young and just finding this music or you are old and want to relive your glory days – this is a not to miss concert event.

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/journey-with-heart-and-cheap-trick-september-10-2008.html/feed 0 X103 Presents X-Fest 2008 – September 13, 2008 http://indpls.com/things-to-do/x103-presents-x-fest-2008-september-13-2008.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/x103-presents-x-fest-2008-september-13-2008.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:57:33 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=341 X103 Presents X-Fest 2008

Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
Sat, Sep 13, 2008 03:30 PM
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Click here to register to win tickets from X103

Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, Bullet For My Valentine, Candlebox, Apocalyptica and Trapt. will rock you hard at the X103 X-Fest 2008. Be There.

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/x103-presents-x-fest-2008-september-13-2008.html/feed 0 Indianapolis Opera presents Hansel and Gretel – November 21-25, 2008 http://indpls.com/indianapolis/indianapolis-opera-presents-hansel-and-gretel-november-21-25-2008.html http://indpls.com/indianapolis/indianapolis-opera-presents-hansel-and-gretel-november-21-25-2008.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:54:36 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=324 Hansel and Gretel presented by The Indianapolis Opera
Clowes Memorial Hall
4600 Sunset Av., Butler University, Indianapolis, IN  46208
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Enter an enchanting world where children dare not to wander in the woods for fear of witches who turn little girls and boys into gingerbread!  This timeless fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to vivid life in this sparkling production by renowned children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak.  Sendak, who is known for such favorites as Where The Wild Things Are and the Little Bear stories, has created an astounding treat for the senses. Children of all ages will marvel at Sendak’s delicious designs and delight in Humperdinck’s rich melodies, awakening the child-like wonder in us all.

]]> http://indpls.com/indianapolis/indianapolis-opera-presents-hansel-and-gretel-november-21-25-2008.html/feed 0 American Family Insurance Circle City Classic Parade – October 4, 2008 http://indpls.com/things-to-do/american-family-insurance-circle-city-classic-parade-october-4-2008.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/american-family-insurance-circle-city-classic-parade-october-4-2008.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:45:03 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=331 American Family Insurance Circle City Classic Parade

Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Sat, Oct 4, 2008 10:00 AM
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Entering its third decade, The Circle City Classic is one of  America’s top football celebrations. The Circle City Classic Parade has a focus on education highlighting honor students from central Indiana high schools.

The parade route is as follows: From Vermont St. south on Pennsylvania St., west on Ohio St., north on Meridian St. ending at New York St.

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/american-family-insurance-circle-city-classic-parade-october-4-2008.html/feed 0 The Cheetah Girls at The Conseco Fieldhouse – November 30, 2008 http://indpls.com/things-to-do/the-cheetah-girls-at-the-conseco-fieldhouse-november-30-2008.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/the-cheetah-girls-at-the-conseco-fieldhouse-november-30-2008.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:39:11 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/?p=336 The Cheetah Girls

Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Sun, Nov 30, 2008 04:00 PM
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The Cheetah Girls are coming to rock Indy. One of Disney’s hottest musical acts will be in Indianapolis on Sunday, November 30 at The Conseco Fieldhouse.  GET READY TO ROCK.

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/the-cheetah-girls-at-the-conseco-fieldhouse-november-30-2008.html/feed 0 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration http://indpls.com/things-to-do/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:37:59 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/things-to-do/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html As the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln, Indiana will join the rest of the nation to honor his 200th birthday (February 12, 2009). The bicentennial celebration kicks off in February 2008 and continues through 2010. Several events have been established to commemorate Abraham Lincoln, his family, and his legacy.
2008 & 2009 Events   (Complete List)
2008 & 2009 Spencer County Events Only

Communities and organizations are encouraged to incorporate the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration into existing events or to plan new Lincoln events celebrating the Bicentennial.

For more information on Indiana’s Bicentennial Celebration or others:
Spencer County, Indiana: Lincoln’s Boyhood Home
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial 2009 – National Commission
Lincoln Adventures
Kentucky’s Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Illinois Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-celebration.html/feed 0 Regions Bank Freedom Blast Fireworks – July 4, 2008 http://indpls.com/things-to-do/regions-bank-freedom-blast-fireworks-july-4-2008.html http://indpls.com/things-to-do/regions-bank-freedom-blast-fireworks-july-4-2008.html#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:59:16 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/things-to-do/regions-bank-freedom-blast-fireworks-july-4-2008.html Downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone: 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

]]> http://indpls.com/things-to-do/regions-bank-freedom-blast-fireworks-july-4-2008.html/feed 0 Independence Day Bash at The Murat Theatre http://indpls.com/indianapolis/independence-day-bash-at-the-murat-theatre.html http://indpls.com/indianapolis/independence-day-bash-at-the-murat-theatre.html#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:56:05 +0000 betagnome http://indpls.com/indianapolis/independence-day-bash-at-the-murat-theatre.html Independence Day Bash featuring Boosie, Webbie, Brew at the Murat Theatre
6:00PM
Friday, July 4, 2008

Murat Centre
Doors: 5:00 pm | Show: 6:00 pm
502 North New Jersey Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.231.0000

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