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Downtown Indy gets festive in June 2015
Antipasto salad at the Italian Street Festival. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2010, all rights reserved.
By Amanda Dorman
Downtown Indy, Inc.
Family-friendly outdoor festivals take the forefront in June with the return of many annual Downtown favorites.
The Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival returns to Monument Circle to serve an estimated six tons of strawberries and 18,000 homemade shortcakes on Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Thousands of people will gather outside of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and enjoy 25 different Italian meats, pastas, salads and desserts during Italian Street Festival June 12 & 13 (see photo above).
The Circle City IN Pride Festival, Indiana’s largest LGBT celebration, takes place at American Legion Mall June 13.
Sip on craft beer from more than 50 local and national breweries at Brew-Ha-Ha on Park Avenue June 20.
On June 27 & 28, check out the Eiteljorg Museum’s Indian Market and Festival, one of the Midwest’s largest Indian markets.
Other big June festivals:
June 6: Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival
June 13: PBS Kids in the Park
June 13 & 14: Talbot Street Art Fair
June13: INDIEana Handicraft Exchange
June 18: Marsh Cookout on the Circle
June 20: Asian Fest
June 21: Familia Fest
Take in the sights and sounds of summer
Summer concerts are officially here and national and local artists alike will bring Downtown to life this June.
The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park hosts an exciting June summer concert lineup, with Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional kicking off the season on May 30. See Alabama Shakes June 2, Cage the Elephant June 7, Hozier June 11, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals June 13, Rob Zombie June 14, Barenaked Ladies June 17, Flogging Molly June 17 and David Gray/Amos Lee June 27.
At Old National Centre, fans of all genres of music can catch big names including:
June 5: Juicy J
June 11: Heart
June 16: Rob Thomas
June 17: The Smashing Pumpkins: In Plainsong – An Acoustic Electro Evening
June 27: Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake
Catch two more shows at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club: Indy Men’s Chorus: A Night at the Cabaret on June 12 and Linda Lavin: Now on June 26 & 27.
There are several options for enjoying live tunes outside this summer. Indiana Historical Society’s “Concerts on the Canal” kick off May 28 and continue every Thursday at 6 – 8 p.m. through the end of July. Reserve a table on the Stardust Terrace or bring a chair or blanket and take a seat on the grassy hill right off the Canal.
Easley Winery offers free concerts every Saturday from 2 – 5 p.m. as part of their “Groovin’ in the Garden” concert series.
Enjoy great live music, animals, rides, delicious food and more Friday nights June 19 through July 10 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Indianapolis Zoo’s Zoolapalooza Concert Series.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art kicks off Summer Nights Film Series on June 5 with National Lampoon’s Vacation. Other June showings include Heathers June 12; Casablanca June 19 and Psycho June 26. The series continues every summer Friday through Aug. 28. Films begin at dusk with pre-show activities at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12; $6 for members.
Go car-free this summer
WalkScore.com ranks Downtown Indy as a “Walker’s Paradise” and Sports Illustrated named Indy as “the most walkable Downtown in America.”
That’s why Downtown Indy is challenging the public to go car-free this summer with the new Car-Free Indy program. Ride your bike, take the bus or walk for a more sustainable city. Participants can up online, create a profile, set a goal and track progress now through August. The program strives to have 1,000 participants and save 30,000 miles of commuting by the end of the summer. Prizes will be awarded monthly.
Georgia Street action
Happy Hours kicked off with a bang, with more than 400 people attending each week. Wind down your week at Downtown’s hometown hangout every Thursday from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Enjoy live DJs or bands, appetizers from the Severin Bar and domestic beers and craft brews including Flat 12 and Upland. This event is free to attend.
Workout Wednesdays continues through the end of July on Georgia Street’s west block. Downtown Indy has again partnered with the YMCA to provide fun, all-levels group fitness for FREE Workout Wednesdays weekly from noon – 12:45 p.m. thanks to Buckingham Companies.
Eat lunch alfresco on the Boardwalk and enjoy the sights and sounds of Downtown during Food Truck Fridays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cheer the Fever, join the Tribe and more Downtown sports
Catch one (or more) of the 15 Indianapolis Indians home games at Victory Field in June. Enjoy monthly promos including 2-for-1 Tuesdays, Thursday Craft Beer Night, Friday Fireworks and Kid’s Eat Free Sundays.
On June 4, catch the Celebrity Softball Challenge at Victory Field. This game features Indianapolis Colts Robert Mathis and teammate Dwayne Allen, along with other local sports stars as well as mascots and media personalities. The Home Run Derby competition begins at 6 p.m., followed by the seven inning Celebrity Softball Game at 7 p.m.
The Indiana Fever home opener is June 6 against the Minnesota Lynx. Catch four more games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this month: June 12, 14, 20 & 26. Every Indiana Fever game of the 2015 season will be broadcast either online or on radio or television.
And there’s one more chance to catch the Indy Eleven at home for the season. The team plays FC Edmonton June 13 at IUPUI.
For more information, visit http://downtownindy.org/, or call 317-237-2222.
Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival, June 6, 2015
Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2011, all rights reserved.
By Sara Holtz
On behalf of Vintage Indiana Wine Festival
Event: 16th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 12-6 pm
Location: Military Park, Downtown Indianapolis, 601 West New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Cost: $35 at the gate; $25 in advance (available at Marsh, participating wineries and online); $10 for designated drivers. Wine sampling included with admission, food purchased separately. Adults ages 21+ only. $50 early admission online only (includes 11am early entry & extra amenities).
Details: Wine connoisseurs can sample 300+ award-winning wines at “The Biggest Celebration of Indiana Wines” while enjoying delicious food from Indiana’s finest restaurants and food trucks, local artisans, wine and food pairing demonstrations on the pavilion stage, and music from Living Proof, Zanna-Doo! and Jennie DeVoe.
A portion of every ticket sold will benefit dots in blue water, an Indiana-based nonprofit that provides clean water to rural communities throughout Haiti.
The JW Marriott, located within easy walking distance of Military Park, offers package deals that include hotel accommodations and tickets to the festival, while supplies last.
For more information: Call 1.800.832.WINE, or log onto http://vintageindiana.com/.
Downtown Indianapolis Gets Festive in June
Christ Church Cathedral Strawberry Festival, June 12.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.
By Amanda Dorman
Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
http://indydt.com/
Downtown gets festive in June
Family-friendly outdoor festivals take the forefront in June with the return of many annual Downtown favorites. Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of all the different cultures of Asia at the 7th annual Asian Fest at White River State Park on June 7. The Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival returns to Monument Circle to serve an estimated six tons of strawberries and 18,000 homemade shortcakes on June 12. The Circle City Pride Festival, Indiana’s largest LGBT celebration, takes place at American Legion Mall June 14. PBS Kids in the Parktakes over Military Park June 21, giving kids the chance to meet many of their favorite PBS characters including Clifford and Curious George.
Other big June festivals:
June 7: Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival at Military Park
June 13–14: Italian Street Festival
June 14–15: Talbot Street Art Fair
June 21: Brew-Ha-Haat Phoenix Theatre
June 21–22: Eiteljorg Museum’s Indian Market and Festival at Military Park
To see the lineup of Downtown summer festivals, visit www.indydt.com/summerfestivals.cfm.
Take in the sights and sounds of summer
Summer concerts are officially here and national and local artists alike will bring Downtown to life this June. The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park hosts an exciting June summer concert lineup. Some big names include Jack Johnson on June 1 (sold out), Ray LaMontagne on June 13, The Avett Brothers on June 14, Arctic Monkeys on June 24 and Fifth Harmony on June 28.
At Old National Centre, fans of all genres of music can catch big names including:
June 4: Bastille
June 9: Lindsey Stirling
June 12: John Butler Trio
June 26: John Hiatt & The Robert Cray Band
June 27: Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s
Catch two more shows of the season at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club. Watch Tony Award winner Laura Benanti June 5 – 7 at 8 p.m. and Susan Werner June 27 at 8 p.m.
Enjoy live tunes outside this summer including the Groovin’ in the Garden series at Easley Winery and Zoolapalooza at the Indianapolis Zoo. Catch local favorites Zanna Doo, the Woomblies Polka Boy and many others at The Rathskeller. Indiana Historical Society’s Concerts on the Canal kick off May 29 and continue through the end of July. Reserve a table on the Stardust Terrace or bring a chair or blanket and take a seat on the grassy hill right off the Canal.
To see a full lineup of summer concerts, visit: www.indydt.com/summerconcerts.cfm.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art kicks off Summer Nights Film Series on June 6 with Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Other June showings include Friday the 13th on, you guessed it, Friday, June 13; The Jerk on June 20; and The French Connection on June 27. The series continues every summer Friday through August 29. Films begin at dusk and tickets are $10 ($6 for members).
Spring training: runs/walks and other fitness events
June 1: Double Road Race, NCAA Hall of Champions
June 5: Monumental Mile, Monument Circle
June 7: Race Away from Domestic Violence, Victory Field
June 7: Rainbow 5K Run/Walk, Talbott Street
June 7: Women’s Half Marathon and 5K
June 8: Kids TRI for Kids, IUPUI
June 14: Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis, White River State Park
June 21: Purple Stride 5K, IUPUI
June 21: Tap ‘N’ Run 4K, Georgia Street
June 21: Monumental Yoga, Monument Circle
June 28: N.I.T.E. Ride, IUPUI
Catch the Fever and join the Tribe!
Indy’s new neighborhood themed downtown recreational soccer league, Indy City Futbol, kick off their season June 4 and play every Wednesday evening this summer. Games are played at the Visit Indy Field at White River State Park. Neighborhood teams include: Mass Ave United, FC Fountain Square, Sporting Herron Morton and others. The season ends with a championship game August 20.
The Indianapolis Indians play 11 home games in June, kicking off the month against Scranton/WB RailRiders June 1 at 1:35 p.m. and June 2 at 7:05 p.m. The Indiana Fever play four home games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse next month: June 11, 25, 27 & 29.
The Indy Eleven are off to a great inaugural season with four sell-out home games, each with more than 10,000 fans. Catch the team at IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium May 31 and May 28 for the U.S. Open Cup.
Open for families
As many begin summer vacation, Downtown’s best attractions have two of their biggest exhibits open for all to enjoy. The new Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center at the Indianapolis Zoo opens this Saturday and is home to eight dynamic orangutans. Guests of all ages are sure to love interacting face-to-face with the orangutans! The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis showcases Terra Cotta Warriors throughout the summer – the only chance to see the warriors in the U.S. in 2014. While visiting the Children’s Museum, don’t miss Take Me There: China – one of the largest exhibits about contemporary China ever produced in the U.S.
Downtown is dog-friendly!
Now that the polar vortex has long passed us, and sidewalk cafes are open across Downtown, we shouldn’t forget about our furry friends. Several Mass Ave businesses are dog-friendly: Art Bank, Arts A Poppin’, Boomerang BTQ, Indy Reads Books, The Frame Shop and Franklin Barry Gallery, Silver in the City and of course, CityDogs and Three Dog Bakery. Downtown residents and visitors can even dine with their dogs at select restaurant patios: Chatham Tap and Starbucks.
For more information, visit http://indydt.com/, or call 317-237-2222.
June Brings Outdoor Activities to Downtown Indianapolis
Military Park is the site of many festivals and special events in downtown Indianapolis.
By Taylor Newell
Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
http://indydt.com/
New nightlife on the Georgia Street boardwalk
Making their debut this summer, the Friday Block Parties on Georgia Street take place from 5 – 8 p.m. June through August for friends to gather and kick off the weekend. Come enjoy live tunes and the Boardwalk Beer Garden as these free Friday festivals become a regular feature of the Downtown party scene! Get dinner from your favorite restaurant or bring your own snacks.
For more information visit the new Georgia Street website at www.georgiastreetindy.com.
Downtown gets festive in June
Family-friendly outdoor festivals take the forefront in June with the return of many annual Downtown favorites. Circle City Pride Parade & Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary June 8 on the American Legion Mall. Now in its 48th year, Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival returns to Monument Circle June 13. Volunteers will serve an estimated six tons of strawberries and 18,000 homemade shortcakes in support of local, national and international not-for-profit outreach groups. PBS Kids in the Park takes over Military Park June 15, giving kids the chance to meet many of their favorite PBS Kids characters such as Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George.
Other big June festivals include Vintage Indiana at Military Park June 1, the Talbot Street Art Fair June 8 & 9, El Dia de la Familia at Military Park June 9 and the 21st Annual Indian Market and Festival at Military Park June 22 & 23. To see the lineup of Downtown summer festivals, visit www.indydt.com/summerfestivals.cfm.
Take in the sounds of summer
Summer concerts are officially here and marquee names and local artists alike will bring Downtown to life in June. The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park hosts an exciting June lineup as outdoor summer concerts command Downtown’s biggest outdoor venue: Kendrick Lamar performs June 6, Peter Frampton and Robert Cray June 19 and O.A.R. June 29.
Across town at Old National Centre, fans of all genres of music can catch big names such as Brian McKnight June 16, Young Jeezy June 21 and Fall Out Boy June 29 among many others. At Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs June 14 and Hillsong United June 19. Cap off your evening with some live tunes at local venues including The Rathskeller, Groovin’ in the Garden at Easley Winery or Zoolapalooza and Animals and All That Jazz at the Indianapolis Zoo. For a complete list of Downtown summer concerts big and small, visit www.indydt.com/summerconcerts.cfm.
Catch the Fever and join the Tribe!
The Indianapolis Indians are off to a great start once again this season and lead the International League with a 35-19 record! The Tribe has a busy June ahead with 18 home games, each game paired with one of many great promotions. Home stands this month are June 4 – 11 and June 21 – July 1.
The world champion Indiana Fever opened their season on May 24 and play five home games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in June, with special promotions such as Lucas Oil Family Nights presented by The Indianapolis Star on June 8 and 22, Catch Friday Fever on June 28 and others.
The high school boys baseball season wraps up June 14 and 15 at Victory Field as the IHSAA Boys State Baseball Finals take the field at the nation’s top Triple-A ballpark. One game will be played Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the other three will be Saturday starting at 1 p.m. with the 4A championship beginning at 7 p.m.
Summer flowers have arrived!
New, colorful summer flowers are being planted throughout Downtown. Drought-tolerant annuals in a summer mix of purple, pink, red and yellow will energize Downtown with a floral palette that includes bronze leaf yellow cannas, Lucky Lantana Rose, bronze leaf/pink flowering big begonias, Dragon Wing pink begonias and Purple Queen setcreasea. Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. plants more than 12,000 summer annuals in 223 Downtown planters. Indianapolis has been recognized as having one of the cleanest Downtown’s in the U.S. and beautiful flowers play a large role in maintaining our vibrant Downtown. Visit www.indydt.com/beautcal.cfm for more information.
Go “out” to eat
Outdoor dining in Downtown Indy is at its best in beautiful June weather as sidewalk cafes across Downtown welcome guests for the summer. Imbibe with friends for a post-work happy hour at one of the outdoor cafes along the Georgia Street boardwalk at The Pub Indianapolis, Tilted Kilt, Harry & Izzy’s or Hooters. Grab lunch or dinner while taking in the fresh air along the newly-completed Indianapolis Cultural Trail at venues with outdoor options such as La Margarita Fountain Square, The Libertine along Washington Street or the plaza at Indianapolis City Market. Visit www.indydt.com/sidewalkcafes.cfm for a complete list of Downtown restaurants and bars offering outdoor dining and drinking.
For more information, visit http://indydt.com/, or call 317-237-2222.
Things to do in Indianapolis, May 27-June 2, 2013
Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2011, all rights reserved.
Things to do in Indianapolis
May 27 to June 2, 2013
- Indiana Pacers/Miami Heat Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
- 20th Annual Miracle Ride for Riley Children’s Hospital
- 14th Annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival
- Tim McGraw in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
- 145th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery
- 11th Annual Historic National Road Yard Sale on US Hwy 40
- Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show at the State Fairgrounds
- Little Flower Parish Festival in Indianapolis
- Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
- Circle City IN Pride Festival Community Picnic at Garfield Park
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