NUVO readers have named WTTS the best station in Indianapolis for 2010, and we appreciate it! On Saturday, July 31st, it’s the NUVO “Best Of Indy” Party at Sun King Brewery, in downtown Indianapolis at 135 North College Avenue. Enjoy live music from DJ Slater Hogan, the Max Allen Band, Stereo Deluxe, and Mudkids, plus food from Yat’s, Hot Box Pizza and more. It’ll happen from 2 to 7 pm on the 31st.
Admission is only$5 at brownpapertickets.com, or $6 at the door on the 31st, the day of the event.
It’s from Indy Mojo, NUVO, and 92-3 WTTS.
The 2010 Indiana State Fair
Summer is simply the best time of year – so celebrate it at the Indiana State Fair, August 6th through the 22nd! Music fills the air from the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand to the Free Stages, while the midway keeps the fun going and the animals charm everyone! This year is even more affordable.
More information can be found here.
In The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest, you’ll accompany present-day adventurer Conrad Anker as he recreates the 1924 ascent of George Mallory to the top of Mount Everest to solve a 75-year old mystery.
The film brings the last days of adventurer and Mount Everest climber George Mallory to the giant IMAX screen. Mallory even now remains an unknown man, the one who may or may not have been the first to scale the world’s most challenging peak. After disappearing 800 feet from the summit in 1924, Mallory’s body was never found – until present-day climber Conrad Anker discovered it, frozen and intact, 75 years later.
In the heart of the South Pacific lies the paradise of French Polynesia. Many come to explore these islands of legendary beauty, but only a few come to challenge some of the most powerful waves on the planet. For the first time ever in IMAX 3D, join 9 time surfing champion Kelly Slater on a journey of discovery and adventure you will never forget…the Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D…at the IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum.
Catch a six-story wave on Indiana’s largest movie screen, complimented by 12,000 watts of digitally separated surround sound. Presented locally by Veolia Water.
Visit imaxindy.com for show times and more info.
Join WTTS, IndyMojo and NUVO at the Stop Child Trafficking Now: Ending the Exploitation benefit concert and silent auction, August 21 at Midtown Grill, 815 Westfield Boulevard in Broad Ripple, from 7pm to 10:30pm. Additional support provided by U-ACT. More info at www.sctnow.org, www.unitedagainstcontemporarytrafficking.blogspot.com, and here.
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 in downtown Indianapolis.
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Presents American Classics on August 13th & 14th, 8pm at the Pike Performing Arts Center, with remarkable dance adaptations of two literary masterpieces, Our Town and The Scarlet Letter.
Our Town is set in an Amish village, and danced to the colorful music of American composer, Aaron Copland.
The Scarlet Letter has been adapted to tell the story of Marilyn Monroe. This bold and contemporary portrayal of The Scarlet Letter is set to the music of Annie Lennox.
Tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for students and senior citizens. To charge by phone, call Pike Performing Arts Center Box Office at 216-5455 or puchase online at http://pikepac.org. Tickets will also be available at the box office the days of performances. More information about the events can be found here.
Todd Snider Live – Hillbilly Haiku Americana Music Series
The Hillbilly Haiku Americana Music Series is an annual outdoor concert hosted by Upland Brewing Co. This year’s concert is on Friday, September 3rd, with headliner Todd Snider, supported by TV Mike and the Scarecrows (a California-based band with Indiana roots) and local favorite The Elly Maze.
Food, including vegetarian options, will be available, along with several Upland brews and other beverages.
The concert will be outdoors on the Upland Brewery grounds, 350 West 11th Street in Bloomington. Tickets are general admission, and you are welcome to bring blankets and camping chairs. It starts at 6pm, with doors opening at 5pm. Tickets are $25 on the day of the show, and $20 in advance, available at Upland’s Bloomington Tap Room, Indy Tasting Room, the Buskirk Chumley Theatre, and online at buskirkchumley.org. Food and beverage tickets will be available for purchase inside the gate. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Sycamore Land Trust.
Qdoba Dino Trail Run Series and the Kenda Mountain Bike Series
Join 92-3 WTTS during all the events as part of the Qdoba DINO Trail Run Series…runners of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Sign up and learn more today at dinoseries.com.
Race locations and dates:
Southwestway Park in Indy 8/28
Southwestway Park in Indy 10/9
Fort Harrison State Park in Indy 11/13
You’ll also want to check out the Kenda DINO Mountain Bike Series, sponsored by Grey Goat Sports and the Bicycle Station in Columbus. The upcoming events are:
8/15 Logansport: France Park
8/29 Indianapolis: Southwestway Park
Also, check out the FREE Family Arts Series in White River State Park – bring a picnic, your family and friends as HART performs Shakespeare, August 6th through the 8th, or catch Rob Dixon and Friends on September 11th!
Long known as a cool university town, Bloomington also has a reputation for great restaurants, night life, museums, galleries and outdoor adventure. Log on to visitbloomington.com to register to win prizes everyday from now until Labor Day. Win free food at restaurants, free tickets to music and sporting events, free overnight hotel stays, free cool t-shirts, and more.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
The fields for the 3rd annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and inaugural 5k are filling at record pace! Our numbers are up 46% from the same time last year! We have sprinted into the top 50 largest marathons in the United States, according to Marathon Guide, an impressive feat for a young race.
In other words, you’ll want to register today for this November 6th event and secure your spot at the starting line, at www.monumentalmarathon.com. All courses are flat, fast and scenic, taking in some of the best sites of the “Circle City” as you pass Lucas Oil Stadium, numerous monuments and cultural districts, the campus of Butler University, winding up with a finish on the grounds of the Indiana State Capitol… No other race in Indiana offers this wonderful urban setting.
Also, make your hotel reservation soon - the marathon’s hotel partners are located within steps of the start and finish line with great guaranteed rates. With over 260 restaurants, shopping, museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant nightlife all within walking distance of the marathon’s downtown hotel partners, Indianapolis truly is a great place to set your pace.
Become a friend of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on Facebook, track on Twitter, and stay involved by regularly checking the marathon’s website, with lots of exciting announcements and important information in the upcoming months.
Sign up today for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon/Half Marathon/5k , at www.monumentalmarathon.com.
Visit www.indydt.com for more information about things you can do downtown in Indianapolis!
