Things to do in Indianapolis, Apr. 21-27, 2014

Indiana State Fair Coliseum. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2014, all rights reserved.

15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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1. THU: Coliseum Grand Re-Opening at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
2. SAT: 64th Running of the Men’s Little 500 Bike Race at Indiana University
3. FRI-SAT: 22nd Annual Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House
4. SAT-SUN: 2014 Decorator’s Show House and Gardens in Indianapolis
5. SUN: ‘Music, Marketing and Technology in the Midwest’ at the Rathskeller
6. FRI-SUN: 45th Annual Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival in Elkhart County
7. FRI-SAT: ‘Follow the North Star’ at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
8. MON, SAT-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
9. MON: Il Divo Live at the Old National Centre
10. FRI-SUN: ‘Cinderella’ by Butler Ballet at Clowes Memorial Hall
11. SAT-SUN: Orleans Dogwood Festival in Orange County
12. SAT-SUN: WTHR Health and Fitness Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
13. SUN: Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show at Scottish Rite Cathedral
14. TUE: Indiana Pacers NBA Playoff Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
15. SUN: Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis at Pike Performing Arts Center

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Naptown Roller Girls at the State Fairgrounds, Apr. 19

Naptown Roller Girls jam. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

By Peyton Slamming
Naptown Roller Girls
http://naptownrollergirls.com/

Darth Vader and crew at a Roller Girls bout. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

In a historic match-up, the Naptown Warning Belles will play the Circle City Socialites for the first time publicly on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Circle City Derby Girls formed in 2008 by former members of the Naptown Roller Girls.

The second bout of the night pits the #11-ranked Tornado Sirens in an international match-up against the Tri-City Roller Girls from Kitchener, Ontario.

“Star Wars” will also come alive this night (a Naptown Roller Girls tradition). The evening will feature appearances from two of Indianapolis’ “Star Wars” groups, the 501st and the Rebel Legion.  You’ll see Stormtroopers, princesses, and droids (to name a few)! They will also be offering the popular “Blast a Trooper” game to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the Warning Belles and Socialites starting at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are available online via BrownPaperTickets.com and at local vendors around the city.  Partial proceeds will go to benefit Habitat for Humanity. For more information, visit http://naptownrollergirls.com/, or call 317-522-1958. Naptown Roller Girls on AroundIndy.com: http://aroundindy.com/naptownrollergirls.php.

Upcoming Events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

Indiana State Fairgrounds. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2014, all rights reserved.

By Andy Klotz
Indiana State Fair
http://www.indianastatefair.com/

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS 

Operation Hire a Hoosier Veteran Job Fair:  Wednesday, April 16 in the Agriculture Horticulture Building.
Hours:  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more info:  1-800-456-2732 or www.jobreadyvets.org

Naptown Roller Girls:  Saturday, April 19 in the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion.
Hours:  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; bout begins at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $17; $10 for 7-12; children 6 and younger free.
For more info:  (317) 522-1958 or www.naptownrollergirls.com

 

NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS

Coliseum Grand Reopening Public Open House:  April 24 in the Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Hours:  3 to 7 p.m.
Admission:  free.
For more info:  (317) 927-7500.

Radio One Women’s Empowerment Series:  April 26 in the Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Hours:  10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission:  $25 – $80.
For more info:  http://indyhiphop.com/category/womens-empowerment/

Deaf Nation Expo:  April 26 in the Agriculture Horticulture Building.
Hours:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:  free.
For more info:  www.deafnation.com

WTHR Health & Fitness Expo:  April 26 – 27 in the Exposition Hall.
Hours:  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $5; children 12 and younger free.
For more info:  www.wthr.com/expo

The Graffiti Run:  April 27 starting at the Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park.
Hours:  Check-in at 8:30 a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m.
For registration and more info:  www.thegraffitirun.com

 

IN TWO WEEKS

Whale-of-a-Sale Children’s Consignment Event:  May 2 – 3 in the Agriculture Horticulture Building.
Hours:  Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission: free.
For more info:  (317) 869-6600 or info@whale-sale.com

Things to do in Indianapolis, April 14-20, 2014

The Naptown Roller Girls’ Maiden America.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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1. SAT: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
2. SAT: Naptown Roller Girls at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
3. THU: Under The Streetlamp in Concert at the Indiana University Auditorium
4. FRI: Food Truck Friday on Georgia Street in Downtown Indianapolis
5. MON-TUE, SAT-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
6. SAT: Indianapolis AlleyCats Ultimate Disc League at Kuntz Stadium
7. TUE-FRI: Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes’ at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
8. WED: Crimson Express Live at the University of Indianapolis
9. FRI-SUN: Shen Yun Live at Clowes Memorial Hall
10. MON-SUN: ‘Butterfly Kaleidoscope’ at White River Gardens
11. WED: Workout Wednesday on Georgia Street in Downtown Indianapolis
12. THU-SAT: Pete Dominick at Morty’s Comedy Joint
13. SAT: 7th Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt in Carmel
14. MON-SAT: Fort Wayne Tincaps Baseball at Parkview Field
15. TUE: ‘The Ain’t Too Late Show’ at the IndyFringe Theatre

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Things to do in Indianapolis, April 7-13, 2014

Indianapolis Indians Home Opener at Victory Field, April 10.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
VERIFY ALL EVENT LISTINGS TO BE CERTAIN THEY WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED

1. THU-SUN: Murat Shrine Circus at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
2. FRI: Cher in Concert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
3. FRI-SUN: Blue Man Group Live at Clowes Memorial Hall
4. FRI: Jerry Seinfeld Live at the Old National Centre
5. THU-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
6. WED-SUN: Vera Bradley Outlet Sale at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne
7. MON-SUN: ‘Fables, Fairy Tales, and Physics’ ArtsFest at Butler University
8. SAT: Ronnie Milsap Live at the Honeywell Center in Wabash
9. SAT: 4th Annual Carmel Marathon at the Carmel Palladium
10. SAT: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
11. THU: Lady Antebellum in Concert at the Ford Center in Evansville
12. FRI-SUN: Hoosier Antiques Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
13. FRI: Mandy Patinkin in Concert at the Carmel Palladium
14. TUE: ‘Jabberwocky’ at the IndyFringe Theatre
15. SAT: REO Speedwagon in Concert at French Lick Resort

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