Concerts on the Canal @indianahistory, June 7 to July 26, 2018

Concerts on the Canal at the Indiana History Center.
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By Rachel Hill Ponko
Indiana Historical Society

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce the 2018 Concerts on the Canal lineup.

The popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis on Thursday nights, June 7 through July 26, 2018.

In addition, concert Thursdays feature free admission to the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St., with extended hours, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All performances are from 6 to 8 p.m. The 2018 lineup features a variety of styles, from jazz, soul and classic R&B to rock, pop and dance music from the 70s to today.

There is a mix of returning acts, such as Tad Robinson and My Yellow Rickshaw, and those making their Concerts on the Canal debut, such as Tastes Like Chicken and LemonWheel.

Free seating is available on the grassy area along the Canal Walk. In addition, guests can purchase seating on the History Center’s Kruse Family Stardust Terrace in tables of eight ($50/$40 IHS members) or tables of four ($40/$30 IHS members). Single seats are available at the community table ($10/$8 IHS members). The Terrace is a smoke-free and pet-free zone.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. The History Center’s Stardust Terrace Café, outdoor grill and cash bar, operated by Hoaglin Catering, will open at 5 p.m. All alcohol must be purchased and consumed on site.

Weekly offerings include a rotating schedule of IHS’s traveling exhibits, on display in Eli Lilly Hall. Guests are also encouraged to take full advantage of free admission and tour the Indiana Experience, which features IHS’s newest offering, Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit, presented by the Indianapolis Colts with support from Plow Digital.

The exhibit uses digital activities, original artifacts, player interviews, photographs, videos and more to celebrate the team while also exploring football’s role in American culture.

The 2018 Concerts on the Canal series and free admission dates are supported by the Indianapolis Indians. For reservations, or for more information about IHS’s events, programs and resources, call (317) 232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org.

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.

Concerts on the Canal at the History Center, May 28-July 30, 2015

‘Concerts on the Canal’ at the Indiana History Center. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

By Amy Lamb
Indiana Historical Society

There are plenty of ways to enjoy downtown Indianapolis in the summer, and the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will offer two favorites this summer—its popular Concerts on the Canal series and its successful Museum Nights on the Canal program, which offers free admission and extended hours on concert dates.

The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis, along the picturesque, historic Central Canal.

On Thursday evenings this summer, the IHS will host some of the area’s best performers and several musical styles, from jazz, blues and classic rock to big band, swing and the Great American Songbook. Local and regional favorites like Endless Summer, Jenn Cristy, The Woomblies, Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon and Living Proof are just a few of the acts on this season’s schedule.

Concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from May 28 to July 30, 2015, in addition to IHS’s annual Independence Day Bash on Saturday, July 4, which will start at 5 p.m. with the Indianapolis Municipal Band and feature Naptown Boogie.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to Concerts on the Canal, but food service is also provided in the HistoryCenter’s Stardust Terrace Café and at an outdoor grill, both operated by Hoaglin To Go. All alcohol must be purchased on-site, and a cash bar will be offered. No pets and no smoking are allowed on the Plaza. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the HistoryCenter’s parking lot.

Seating can be purchased on the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace in tables of eight ($50/$40 IHS members) or four ($40/$30 IHS members), and single-seats at the community table ($10/$8 for IHS members). Free seating is available across the canal on the grassy knoll. The 2014 Concerts on the Canal series is presented by Main Source Bank, in partnership with the IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology.

On each Thursday concert date, Museum Nights on the Canal will offer free Indiana Experience admission and extended hours, staying open until 8 p.m. Other weekly offerings include a look at one of IHS’s traveling exhibitions and a cornhole tournament organized on the grassy knoll featuring bags with images from IHS’s collections. Indiana Experience admission will also be free on July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 2015 Concerts on the Canal series is presented MainSource Bank, and free admission days are made possible by Citizens Energy Group. IHS is also proud to be part of the Blue Star Museum Program and extends free year-round admission to members of the active military and their families.

To reserve a table in advance or more information on Concerts on the Canal or Museum Nights on the Canal, call the IHS at (317) 232-1882 or visit http://www.indianahistory.org/.

Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state’s history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; produces and hosts art exhibitions, museum theater and outside performance groups; and provides youth, adult and family programming.

Things to do in Indianapolis, July 28-Aug. 3, 2014

Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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1. FRI-SUN: 158th Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds
2. SAT: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
3. SAT: Keith Urban in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
4. TUE: ‘Bobby ‘Slick’ Leonard: Heart of a Hoosier’ at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
5. THU: Pride of Indy Concert and Jazz Bands Live at Garfield Park
6. MON-SAT: Brown County 4-H Fair in Nashville
7. MON-SAT: 112th Annual Fayette County Free Fair in Connersville
8. THU-SUN: Jasper Strassenfest in Dubois County
9. SUN: Peter Frampton in Concert at the Carmel Palladium
10. THU-FRI: 7th Annual Mixwest Conference at the University of Indianapolis
11. MON, WED-SAT: Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Anderson University
12. SAT-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
13. THU: ‘Animals and All That Jazz’ at the Indianapolis Zoo
14. THU: ‘Concerts on the Canal’ at the Indiana History Center
15. FRI-SAT: Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

To see thousands of upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or visit our  mobile Web site at http://aroundindy.com/mobile. Thank you for making AroundIndy.com your #1 source for things to do around Indy!

Things to do in Indianapolis, May 26-June 1, 2014

NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships at Eagle Creek Park, May 30-June 1.
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15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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1. SUN: 21st Annual Miracle Ride at Allison Transmission, Inc.
2. WED: Indiana Pacers NBA Playoffs Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
3. FRI-SUN: NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing Championships at Eagle Creek Park
4. WED-SUN: 10th Annual Historic US Highway 40 Yard Sale Across Indiana
5. WED-SAT: Indianapolis Charity Horse Show at the State Fairgrounds
6. MON-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
7. SAT: 20th Annual Wicket World of Croquet® at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
8. WED: Original Farmers Market at the Indianapolis City Market
9. FRI-SUN: Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show at the State Fairgrounds
10. FRI-SUN: Summerfest at St. Therese Little Flower Parish
11. SAT: Bill Maher at the Old National Centre
12. SAT: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
13. THU: ‘Concerts on the Canal’ at the Indiana History Center
14. THU, SAT: Indiana Fever WNBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
15. SUN: Jack Johnson in Concert at The Lawn at White River State Park

To see thousands of upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or go mobile at http://aroundindy.com/mobile. Thank you for using AroundIndy.com as your #1 source for things to do in Indianapolis!