Irving Theatre
The historic 1913 Irving Theater reflecting on its past while heading into the future as a unique entertainment destination. The Irving Theater has a great variety and line up of shows throughout the month and summer. For more information about the Irving Theater and upcoming shows go to…attheirving.com.
Broad Ripple Art Fair
Established in 1971, the Broad Ripple Art Fair brings together more than 225 artists from the U.S. and Canada, booths from local cultural organizations, a children’s creative area, gourmet food courts, a beer and wine garden and live entertainment on four stages and the Frank M. Basile Auditorium. The Art Fair takes place in ARTSPARK on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center annually each May. All proceeds from the Art Fair directly benefit Art Center programs. The 42nd Broad Ripple Art Fair will take place May 19 and 20, 2012.
New for 2012 include:
- Student Sale Outside The popular student sale is moving outside! Look for your favorite students in the new Emerging Artist area located on the Great Lawn north of the Terrace.
- Art Activities Art inside the Art Center! Look for many hands-on art activities for kids and adults throughout the Art Center.
Back by popular demand:
- Broad Ripple Art Fair Preview Party Presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company
- Return Wristbands
- Drawing for a Free Class
For more information and to learn how to purchase tickets to attend this year’s Broad Ripple Art Fair Click Here!
Chef JJ’s Backyard Eggfest
Chef JJ’s Backyard Eggfest is May 19th from 11am-4pm at ChefJJ’s Backyard in Broad Ripple. Chef JJ’s Backyard Eggfest is and event dedicated to the Big Green Egg smoker, “Eggheads” (BGE Enthusiasts), local food, family and friends. Whether you own a BGE or just want to sample unique tastes from woodfired BBQ to baked goods, the Eggfest is for you. At Eggfest try 40 different recipes featuring local ingredients all cooked on Big Green Eggs. Drink craft beer from Sun King or wine from Gray Bull Wines. Enjoy live music and let the kids play in the bouncy town (12 and under are free). You can also take advantage of sale prices on everything in Chef JJ’s Backyard store. Tickets to Chef JJ’s Backyard Eggfest are $25each. Purchase tickets at www.chefjjs.com .
The River Roots Music and Folk Arts Festival
The River Roots Music and Folk Arts Festival, formerly known as the Ohio River Valley Folk Festival, is May 18th through the 20th on the banks of the scenic Ohio River in Madison, Indiana.
At the festival you can enjoy music, storytelling, folk art, family activities, food and beverage. In keeping with the Ohio River Valley’s artisan tradition, the River Roots Music and Folk Art Festival is proud to offer handcrafted beer and wine straight from the people who make it.
Click here to purchase tickets
Ticket Options:
Advanced wristband sale (available from 3/1 until 4/30) $25 includes $10 food ticket
Regular weekend wristband (5/1-5/18) $25 with no food tickets
Friday only (5/18), $15
Saturday only (5/19) $20
Sunday only (5/20) $10
Click here to see the entire 2012 RiverRoots Performer Schedule
Carb Day at The Rathskeller
On Friday, May 25th be sure to stop by the Rathskeller for a night of music, beer, and fun. Enjoy great Carb Day drink specials. Live music in the Biergarten by Zanna Doo. And all the German food you can enjoy. For more information click here .
IPL 500 Festival Parade
The IPL 500 Festival Parade takes place on Saturday, May 26th at Noon. One of the original events produced by the 500 Festival, the IPL 500 Festival Parade, has grown to be one of the signature events held in the United States each year. The 500 Festival Parade is the only 500 Festival event that has taken place every year, beginning in 1957. Held on May 26, the eve of the Indianapolis 500®, 300,000 spectators from around the country will line the streets of Indianapolis for one of the nation’s premier parades, alongside the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The IPL 500 Festival Parade allows all spectators to witness the pageantry and larger-than-life floats light up the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Well-known celebrities, costumed characters, marching bands, patriotic units, specialty units, spectacular floats and giant helium balloons will fill the streets to celebrate the world’s largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500®.
On top of the balloons and floats, the continuing tradition includes all 33 Indianapolis 500® drivers to serve as honorary grand marshals. The 2011 Grand Marshal was CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.
Tickets are on sale now. To learn more information and buy tickets click here.
NUVO Cultural Visionary Awards
Now in its fourteenth year, NUVO’s Cultural Vision Awards honors individuals and organizations that are pathfinders — everyday people bringing new perspectives and innovative ideas to Indianapolis’ understanding of itself.
NUVO defines cultural vision in its most inclusive sense. We look for people and programs whose creativity enlargers our city’s self-image and enhances our quality of life.
This year’s CVA winners include IUPUI’s executive chef Nate Jackson, the 46 for XLVI mural project, The Project School, RecycleForce, Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Tamara Zahn and lifetime achievement award winner, John Mutz.
This year’s event will be held June 1 at the Athenaeum, where we’ll be celebrating a whole new batch of inspiring Hoosiers. Doors open at 5:15 with a reception including drinks and appetizers. The award ceremony will begin at 6:30. Guests are encouraged to head down to the Rathskeller for live music and entertainment around 7:30 pm.
For more information about NUVO and the Cultural Visionary Awards Click Here!
DINO Trail Run Series 2012
As Summer approaches that means it’s DINO time. The DINO Trail Run Series is back for another fun series of exciting runs throughout the state of Indiana. If you are a beginner looking for an exciting run or a true adventurer looking to explore DINO offers 5K and 15K runs that will challenge all. The next DINO Trail run that WTTS will be at is the June 2nd run at Brown County State Park in Nashville.. Registration for the run is $15 for the 5K and $20 for the 15K before the day of the race. Day of the run entry fees are $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 15K.
Here is a complete listing of the upcoming DINO Trail Run Series
- June 2 at Brown County State Park in Nashville
- August 25 at Southeastway Park in Indianapolis
- October 6 at Washington Township Park in Indianapolis
- November 10 at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer
For more information about all the runs click here.
47th Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival
Christ Church Cathedral is hosting it’s 47th Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival on the northside of monument circle downtown Thursday, June 14th from 9am-until 6pm or while supplies last! (Arrive early because every year is a sell-out) $6 for the “works”-strawberries, shortcake, ice cream and whipped cream. $2 for individual toppings. The Cathedral Parish Hall will open at 8:30am for carryout orders. Entertainment will begin at 10am. More than 95% of event proceeds go directly to local, national and international not-for-profit outreach groups.
Click here to learn more about the event
Holiday World
Real coaster fans know…the opening weekend of Holiday World is the best time to get MORE THAN YOUR FAIR SHARE OF AIR on the wooden roller coaster recently rated #1 in the world for the fifth straight year…The Voyage! Matter of fact, all three of Holiday World’s world class coasters (The Voyage, The Legend, and The Raven) will have the shortest lines of the season. You can experience over and over again the air time and speed that Holiday World’s wooden coasters are known for world wide. Let your little ones be the first to ride the NEW 65’ Vertical Swing Ride. This fun new family ride will debut in Holiday World’s Fourth of July section on May 5. It will have a 36″ height limit so smaller children can ride with their families! A unique feature to this ride will be side-by-side seating on the swings allowing parents to ride with a smaller child for a thrilling ride with a spectacular view of the park.
Come get a jump on the season at Holiday World…#1 for Family Fun!
Produced by the Indiana Historical Society, the Indiana Experience is a New Way to Live History! You Are There as you literally step into historic photos to meet people from Indiana’s past. Experience the Destination Indiana “time machine” and interact with virtual journeys through time. See, feel and experience Indiana’s past in ways never before imagined. Now open at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center located on the canal, 450 West Ohio Street in downtown Indianapolis.
The Center presents: PUNCH BROTHERS at the The Palladium
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 7:30pm
Tickets on sale to the general public Tuesday, April 10:
online, by phone at 317.843.3800, or at the Box Office window at the Palladium.
Punch Brothers are the New York City-based quintet of mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny and violinist Gabe Witcher. Their new album, Who’s Feeling Young Now?, is hailed as “their most expressive work yet as an ensemble — sophisticated, pop-y, kinetic and profound, all at once.” The New Yorker calls it “a mystical alchemy of old-time music and contemporary sensibilities
