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May 2016 in Downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis skyline. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2015, all rights reserved.
By Amanda Dorman
Downtown Indy, Inc.
Wholesale District Beautification Day
Community members are coming together for a morning of partnership, productivity and fun as district employees participate in the ninth annual Wholesale District Beautification Day Monday, May 2. More than 200 volunteers will create a clean, pedestrian-friendly environment for the district’s sidewalks, store fronts and businesses. Tasks include sweeping the sidewalks and curbs, removing stickers, painting over graffiti and picking up litter.
100th Running HandleBar Hot Lap on Monument Circle
In the spirit of the 100th Running of the Indy 500, HandleBar, Downtown Indy, Inc. and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are hosting the 100th Running HandleBar Hot Lap on Monument Circle Friday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. Races include one-on-one laps around Monument Circle with pit stops and vehicle tweaks. The races will be structured into a 24-team single elimination bracket, narrowing down Indy’s best, culminating in a championship race between the top two teams. Businesses are invited to register a team (10 participants) online for $100/team.
Georgia Street comes to life with Downtown Indy, Inc.’s Summer Series
Downtown Indy, Inc. has again partnered with local fitness studios for Workout Wednesday – fun, all-levels group fitness sessions on the Boardwalk. Hip Hop on Georgia Street in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis begins May 4 and reoccurs weekly from noon – 12:45 p.m. Each workout will begin with a local personality/celebrity for the warm-up. The celebrity will be announced each week via Twitter (@GeorgiaStIndy). A new addition to Workout Wednesday this year will be Sunrise Yoga on the Canal in partnership with Invoke Studio. Sunrise Yoga begins June 1 and takes place weekly on the Vermont Street Plaza from 6 – 6:45 a.m.
Happy Hour Thursdays return to the Boardwalk beginning May 5.
Georgia Street’s center block will turn into a work respite from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Listen to music from live DJs, relax with friends and order appetizers and drinks from the Boardwalk Bar staffed by the Omni Severin Bar. There’s no cover charge, but all attendees must be 21 and older.
Downtown workers can also enjoy ongoing Food Truck Fridays.
Eat lunch alfresco on the Georgia Street Boardwalk and enjoy the sights and sounds of Downtown during weekly from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May means 500 Festival events
Race fans are invited to Rock-IN-Roar 500 – a music festival and community celebration on Georgia Street that officially “drops the green flag” on Race Week in Indianapolis. On May 20 from 5 – 10:30 p.m., 500 local musicians, led by John Mellencamp keyboardist Troye Kinnett and IndyCar driver Will Power, join together to perform One Republic’s “Love Runs Out” in a musical tribute to the spirit of the 100th Indy 500. Attendees can witness SPECTACLE: Sights & Sounds of the Indy 500 on Georgia Street, featuring a unique light show with some of the most memorable radio calls from the past 100 years. Following this FREE Rock-IN-Roar 500, SPECTACLE will run at 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. May 21 – 29.
The 40th OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon takes off Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m. The course begins at the intersection of Washington and West streets, heads west to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and does a complete lap around the 2.5 mile track before heading back down New York Street. In addition to the Mini, kids ages 3 – 10 can participate in the non-competitive Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run May 14 at 10:30 a.m. After the Mini, head to Military Park for the FREE 500 Festival Post Race Party.
The 60th IPL 500 Festival Parade kicks off at noon May 28 at noon. About 300,000 spectators from around the country will line the streets of Indianapolis for one of the nation’s premier parades. The month-long roster of events culminates with the 100th running of the Indy 500 on May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Original Farmers’ Market returns May 4
Downtown’s Original Farmers’ Market returns to Indianapolis City Market on May 4 and continues every Wednesday through October. The market is open from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Market Street between Delaware and Alabama Streets. Market Street will be closed each Wednesday during this time.
Bring Mom Downtown on Mother’s Day
Downtown attractions and restaurants will make Mother’s Day extra special. Visit Mother’s Day Weekend at the Indianapolis Zoo May 7 and 8 and enjoy a Zoo-wide scavenger hunt, photo stations, free treats and more. Attend Mother’s Day at the IRT on May 8 and enjoy brunch at noon followed by a performance of The Mousetrap at 2 p.m. Georgia Reese’s is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet all day from 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Hot happenings at Downtown attractions
Mini Golf that combines original art and playful competition is coming to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The much anticipated Artist Designed Mini Golf opens to the public May 10. The course features 18 holes designed by local and regional artists and in honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial, each hole is inspired by Indiana history and landmarks. Tickets are FREE for IMA members and included in regular admission for non-members.
Easley Winery’s outdoor music series Groovin’ in the Garden kicks off on May 21 and runs through September. Enjoy daily wine specials and live music in a relaxing environment every Saturday from 2 – 5 p.m. This series is FREE.
Indiana Historical Society’s Concerts on the Canal return on May 26 and take place every Thursday night from 6 – 8 p.m. through July 28. The 2016 Concerts on the Canal series features a spectacular lineup of entertainers including Shannon Forsell, Flying Toasters, Funk Quarter and The Bishops. Seating is FREE on the grassy hill across the Canal or reserve a table on the terrace for extra.
Cheer on your favorite teams
Catch one (or more) of the 16 Indianapolis Indians home games at Victory Field this month. Enjoy monthly promos including 2-for-1 Tuesdays, Thursday Craft Beer Night, Friday Fireworks and Kid’s Eat Free Sundays. On May 3, share your favorite game with your pup: Bark in the Park allows dogs and their owners a chance to enjoy the game from the right field lawn. There are two chances to catch the Indy Eleven at home: May 7 and May 21.
For more information, call 317-237-2222.
Things to do in Indianapolis, Aug. 4-10, 2014
Indiana State Fair as viewed from the top of the giant ferris wheel.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.
15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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- FRI-SUN: Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- THU-SAT: Drum Corps International World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium
- MON-SUN: 158th Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds
- SUN: Chicago and REO Speedwagon in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
- MON-TUE, SAT-SUN: Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Anderson University
- TUE: The Longest Dinner at the IndyFringe Theatre
- FRI: Pitbull in Concert at the State Fair Coliseum
- FRI-SAT: 7th Annual Motorcycles on Meridian in Downtown Indianapolis
- SAT-SUN: ‘Cole!’ by Dance Kaleidoscope at The Center for the Performing Arts
- TUE, FRI: Indiana Fever WNBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
- SAT: Lobsterpalooza at the Basile Opera Center
- TUE: Community Tuesday at White River State Park
- WED: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
- MON-TUE, THU-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
- THU-SAT: ‘The Black Knight Archive’ at the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art
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Things to do in Indianapolis, July 21-27, 2014
21st Brickyard 400, July 27, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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- SUN: 21st Running of the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- THU-SUN: ‘Cirque du Soleil: Varekai’ at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
- THU-SUN: Kroger ‘Super Weekend at the Brickyard’ at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- THU-SUN: Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Anderson University
- WED: Panic! at the Disco in Concert at The Lawn at White River State Park
- MON-SAT: 11th Annual Indianapolis International Film Festival
- THU-SAT: 6th Annual Dixie Days Festival and Art Fair in North Webster
- THU: Lady Antebellum in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
- THU-SUN: 17th Annual BBQ Ribfest, Indianapolis Edition at Military Park
- MON-THU: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
- FRI-SUN: Bass Lake Summer Splash Festival in Starke County
- FRI-SUN: Whiting Pierogi Fest in Lake County
- FRI-SAT: 17th Annual Indiana Gospel Music Festival in Noblesville
- FRI-SAT: Frankfort Hot Dog Festival in Clinton County
- MON-SAT: Madison County 4-H Fair in Alexandria
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Auto Racing at Anderson Speedway, July 19
Anderson Speedway. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2011, all rights reserved.
Press Release
Anderson Speedway
http://www.andersonspeedway.com/
Racing action returns to Anderson Speedway on Saturday, July 19, 2014, with McGunegill Engine Performance Late Models, NASH FM ThunderCars, Pro Compacts, Front Wheel Drives Oval and Legends.
Jack Dossey lll has a 38 point lead in the McGunegill Engine Performance Late Models over Billy Van Meter. Third in the standings is Jeff Marcum with Kent Baledge and first time winner Greg VanAlst rounding out the top five.
Four feature wins and seven top-10 finishes have placed Robbie Wyman in first position in the NASH FM ThunderCars point standings. Curtis Chapman ranks in second position, just 29 markers behind Wyman. Third is Lonny Burton with Morte Lewis and Austin Russell filling out the top five.
Jerry Dane holds a comfortable advantage in the Front Wheel Drives Oval division with a 115 point lead over Jared Keller in the standings. The remainder of the top five includes Dylan Hoppes, Billy Hooten and Brandon Cook.
Saturday’s visit marks the third event this year for the Legends. Eric Black and John Robbins have scored feature wins in March and May.
The Pro Compacts will also make their third appearance at the high-banked quarter-mile oval. Richmond’s Chris Jennings has collected both the wins in the division. In the 50 lap feature on June 7, Jennings was followed by Jason Timmerman, Rodney Sutton, Greg Isbell and Gary Eaton.
On Saturday, July 19, spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with the racing beginning at 8. Admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under get in free.
For additional information on Anderson Speedway, visit www.andersonspeedway.com or contact Anderson Speedway at 765-642-0206.
4th of July Weekend at Anderson Speedway
Anderson Speedway. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2011, all rights reserved.
Press Release
Anderson Speedway
http://andersonspeedway.com/
A huge double header weekend at Anderson Speedway kicks off on Friday, July 4, 2014, with Figure 8 Madness presented by 106.9 Star and The Excel Center. A fireworks show will take place after the exciting racing lineup of Winged Outlaw Figure 8 Series (WOFS), Front Wheel Drives Oval & Figure 8’s along with Tom Raper RV Trailer Race on the Figure 8.
On Saturday, July 5, racing will move to the oval with CRA Late Model Sportsman, NASH FM ThunderCars, Front Wheel Drives Oval and Super Karts.
WOFS will be back in action after nearly three months of inactivity. Headlining a stout field of drivers will be Jeff Shackelford who won the inaugural WOFS event at Anderson Speedway on April 5. Shackelford waged a fierce battle with Mike Hadley Jr. for the win and cemented his name in the history books by winning the first-ever WOFS event.
The series enters the Anderson event with a tight point’s battle ensuing. Eight drivers are separated by a mere twelve points. Hadley Jr. is currently holding a 1 point edge over Shackelford with former IOFS National champion Jeremy Vanderhoof just 4 points behind in third.
The race for Rookie of the Year currently belongs to Jacob Garrigus. Garrigus was impressive in his first Late Model Figure 8 start April 5. Garrigus was a serious threat to win after taking the lead only to spin. The young rookie battled back to salvage an eight place finish.
The WOFS will highlight the evening with a huge 50-lap feature. The “Figure 8 Madness” event has been an annual staple on the Anderson Speedway schedule since 2001, although Outlaw Figure 8’s have not been a part of the program all 13 years. Ben Tunny is the defending champion of the Outlaw Figure 8 portion of the event.
Randy Owen sits atop the Front Wheel Drive Figure 8’s standings with a 58 point lead over Kamden Creek. Third is Jeff Williams with Randy Hoppes and Elliott McKinney filling out the top five.
On Friday, July 4, spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with the racing beginning at 7. Admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under get in free.
The CRA Late Model Sportsman/McGunegill Engine Performance Late Models will be back in action in the co-sanctioned event on Saturday with a 75-lap main event.
In the most recent event at Anderson, Greg Van Alst earned his first career victory when he paced the entire distance of the Motion Motors 100 on Friday, June 13. He was followed across the finish line by Quinnten Bear with Mark Lambert in third position. Jack Dossey lll and Kent Baledge rounded out the top five.
In the NASH FM ThunderCars, three consecutive victories have placed Robbie Wyman in first position in the standings. He leads Curtis Chapman by 54 markers. The remainder of the top five includes Lonny Burton, Morte Lewis and Austin Russell.
Jerry Dane holds a 121 point advantage over Jared Keller in the Front Wheel Drive Oval. Third is Brandon Cook with Dylan Hoppes and Billy Hooten filling out the top five.
The Super Karts make their second appearance at Anderson Speedway on Saturday Night. In the opening event that was held in early May, Kenny Smith took the checkered flag over David Reynolds and Jason Reynolds.
On Saturday, July 5, spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with the racing beginning at 8. Admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under get in free.
For additional information on Anderson Speedway, visit www.andersonspeedway.com or contact Anderson Speedway at (765) 642-0206.
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