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FESTIVALS .......................................................................................... 05 LOCAL MUSIC FESTIVALS ................................................................. 09 REGIONAL MUSIC FESTVALS ........................................................... 11 BREWERIES ......................................................................................... 13 CALENDAR NIGHTLIFE ..................................................................................... 19 RECURRING CONCERT SERIES ..................................................... 23 A & E ................................................................................................ 25 FARMERS’ MARKETS ......................................................................... 43 INDEX ................................................................................................. 47
Welcome to our 2013 Summer Guide! If you missed our Spring Guide, you missed our announcement of how our guides are changing. They are no longer focused only on one subject (nightlife, arts, etc.), but now are, essentially, quarterly guides to the city across all cultural categories. Thus, not only will you find the best recommendations for your summer fun (festivals, music, blockbuster releases), you’ll also have extensive information for the arts and entertainment scenes as well. So get reading, then get on out there. The summer awaits! Note: this CityGuide’s span is between now, May 22 and, our next CityGuide release, Aug. 21. Look for the Arts/Fall Guide to hit stands then!
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FESTIVALS Bike-IN Movies at Garfield Park An environmentally sustainable spin on the old, drive-in movie tradition, Bike-IN Movies at Garfield Park will be taking place every first Friday of the month, in conjunction with IDADA’s First Friday events. Hosted by Indy Parks & Recreation, Indianapolis residents are encouraged to leave their cars at home and bike to the beautiful Garfield Park to enjoy some of our favorite films from the 80’s for free — The Goonies on June 7, A Christmas Story on July 5, Spaceballs on August 2 and Ghostbusters on September 6. Some of Indy’s finest, local food trucks, will be on site. All movies will begin shortly after dusk, around 9 p.m. Garfield Park, 2505 Conservatory Dr. Through September 6 Indy Pride More than a parade, the 25th annual Indy Pride week starts off with a 5k run, then, over the week, features such fun as a community picnic, pet pride, a concert and the always popular Indy Pride Bag Ladies Show. The festival and parade are on Saturday, June 8. It begins in the morning and culminates in an afternoon and evening of entertainment on the American Legion Mall. Entertainment for the festival will include Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Mya. More than 50,000 revelers are expected. Indy Pride is the city’s largest LGBTQ celebration, a massive party that puts the icing on the week of programs and events. For a complete schedule of events, go to indyprideinc.org. American Legion Mall and Downtown Indianapolis, June 1-9 circlecityinpride.org Vintage Indiana The 14th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival showcases Indiana grown wine and food, and features live shows from Indiana’s most popular musicians along with numerous art vendors. There are also artists’ booths as well as a kid zone. Sample up to 200 wines as you celebrate Indiana wineries. Musical acts include Jennie DeVoe and Cari Ray. Military Park, 601 W. New York St. June 1, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. vintageindiana.com IMAF The Independent Arts and Music Festival is a showcase for artists with that can-do, DIY attitude. Musicians play on two outdoor stages throughout the afternoon, while arts and crafters show off their stuff inside
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the Harrison as part of the INDIEana Handcraft Exchange (indieanahandicraftexchange.com). Look for screen print poster art, Western apparel and pretty jewelry. Listen for music by plenty of locals, including The Bonesetters, Pravada, Sleeping Bag, Lord of the Yum Yum and more! Free. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., June 8, noon-8 p.m. harrisoncenter.org. Talbot Street Art Fair Located in the heart of one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, the Talbot Street Art Fair has been cited as one of the top art fairs in the nation. Every summer, for the past 50-plus years, thousands crowd this funky boulevard to check out work by artists and craftspeople from across the country. Funds generated by the fair support scholarships, grants, workshops and artist sponsorships for programs in the metro area and the state. The fair is bounded by 16th and 20th Streets and Pennsylvania and Delaware. Talbott Street Area, June 8-9 talbotstreet.org, As always, free! Marion County Fair One of the state’s biggest county get-togethers features racing pigeons, chain-saw carving, gospel music, llama demonstrations, a dog show, a cheerleading contest, demolition derby and even a meatless chili contest. Did we mention rides? How about the Panda Bear, that rotates while giving riders a bouncing motion. Or the Alpine Bobs, 18 two-passenger free swinging tubs that can run in reverse. Then there’s the Mega Drop, the Cyclops, the ION and the Hammer. Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E. Troy Ave., June 21-29 marioncountyfair.org Brew-Ha-Ha The annual microbrew festival that benefits the Phoenix Theatre is actually more like an outdoor block party in the 700 block of North Park Avenue between Mass Ave. and East St. Clair Street in the Chatham Arch neighborhood. Enjoy a great neighborhood, fine folks and more than 50 beers, from such brewers as Angry Orchard, Bloomington Brewing, Flat 12 Bierwerks, Fountain Square Brewing, Sun King, Upland and many more. There also will be plenty of good street food and lots of live entertainment. Advance tickets are $30, $35 at the gate and cash only. $10 non-drinking/designated-driver tickets available as well. 21 and over. Between Mass Ave. and East St. Clair St., June 22, phoenixtheatre.org/getinvolved/brew-ha-ha
Indy Pride Indian Market and Festival It’s the big number 20 for this oneof-a-kind festival, as the Eiteljorg Museum brings Native American artists from across the country to Indianapolis to sell their art. The market and festival includes performances from some of today’s premiere Native American performers including storytellers, dancers and singers. Try unique foods including the crowd favorite, Indian tacos. There are activities for the little ones in the Dogbane Family Activity Area. Military Park, 601 W. New York St., June 22-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., eiteljorg.org/explore/festivals-andevents/indian-market-festival Summer Solstice at the IMA Mark the summer solstice and the three-year anniversary of the opening of 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park with a day of wonder in the park. Explore the park’s newest commissioned work: “Flock of Signs” by Kim Beck, a playful, Alice in Wonderland-esque installation of witty signs, intended to
confuse and contradict one another. Arts-making activities will be available for all ages and entertainment will include live music from Chicago Afrobeat Project. For a full schedule, visit imamuseum.org. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, June 22, 6:30 p.m. imamuseum.org Star Spangled Symphony Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is now past its 30th year of performing the Marsh Symphony on the Prairie Concert Series, one of the most beloved summer traditions we have. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head north for an evening of excellent music under the stars. Starting June 21 and ending Sept. 1, the Marsh Symphony on the Prairie series features 24 concerts at the Conner Prairie Amphitheater. The star-spangled concerts July 3-5 will celebrate America’s independence with a collection of patriotic favorites, from the “1812 Overture” (accompanied by live artillery) to “Stars and Stripes Forever.” And, of course, there will be fireworks. indianapolissymphony.org
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FESTIVALS Freedom Blast There’s plenty to do on the Fourth — but if you want to get away from your own back yard grill duty then get ye Downtown for Freedom Blast, Indiana’s largest fireworks display. It blasts off from the Regions Bank tower around 9:45 p.m., or whenever it’s good and dark. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and stake out a nice view. Tune your radio to the patriotic tune-age, and be prepared for the annual traffic jam on the way home. Better yet, do what we do: ride your bike. You can get right into the center of the action, then roam the periphery. Regions Bank Tower, 1 Indiana Square, July 4, 9:45 p.m., fireworksinindiana.com/events/ regions-bank-freedom-blast/ Americanarama Get ready for Americanarama! This not-to-miss show, a part of Klipsch’s 25th anniversary celebration, will blow your mind. Bob Dylan, an American legend, will play alongside Wilco and My Morning Jacket, an American psychedelic rock group from Louisville. They will grace the stage of Klipsch Music Center the day after the Fourth of July. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., July 5 Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration is the largest AfricanAmerican event in the nation, drawing more than 300,000 to downtown Indy. Now in its 43rd year, the celebration is a kaleidoscope of programs, including business workshops, health and wellness, employment opportunities, spiritual enrichment, countless exhibits, arts events, youth activities, a film festival and marquee entertainers. Any number of celebrated figures from the worlds of sports, media, politics and entrepreneurship will attend. Downtown Indianapolis, July 11-23, indianablackexpo.com/ summer-celebration Indy Film Fest Embarking on its 10th festival, the Indy Film Fest has grown into one of the most valued cultural events in the city, showing the best in independent films from all over the world. The fest also includes professional development for filmmakers at all levels, plus cast and filmmaker panels, and plenty of social opportunities to mingle with all film lovers, great and small. While most of the screenings will be at the IMA again this year, expect some unexpected locations, too! Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan, July 18 – 28, prices vary
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Festival of the Arts Featuring over 150 art and craft exhibitors from all around the Midwest, Brownsburg’s Festival of the Arts, will celebrate its 35th anniversary this summer at Arbuckle Acres Park. Paintings, wood-workings, photography, jewelry, pottery and much more will be available for purchase. In addition, a large food tent and local entertainment will be present throughout the day. Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., July 20, brownsburgfota.com Indiana State Fair The Indiana State Fairgrounds on East 38th Street have been the site for this Hoosier tradition — boasting fun at every turn — since 1892. Over the past century, the fair has become a late summer tradition, with its own train, rooster crowing contest, farmers’ day parade, hot air balloon race, harness racing, oldfashioned pancake breakfast, carnies with their midway rides and games of “chance,” a Queen pageant and the world’s largest drive-thru breakfast. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., August 2-18, in.gov/statefair Drum Corps International World Championships Known as “Marching Music’s Major League,” Drum Corps International began nearly three decades ago and today boasts artistic and educational influence as a nonprofit, global youth activity. About 400,000 fans annually visit their live performances to see the best of the best in marching bands. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this talented organization perform live in Indianapolis for the prelims, semifinals and finals. Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., August 8-10, dci.org Gen Con The largest gaming convention in the world descends on Indianapolis every August, taking over the entirety of the convention center, not to mention other parts of Downtown. If you’re already clued in, this is your best chance to take part in a massive game of Magic or to check out the latest in 20-sided dice. If you’re not hip, it’s a blast to check out the costumes, from Star Wars to Xena. In terms of tickets, four-day, family and one-day options are available. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., August 15-18 gencon.com
FESTIVALS IndyFringe Festival IndyFringe mixes local, national and international performers for 11 days and hundreds of performances at venues — all within walking distance of one another — throughout the Mass Ave Cultural District. Comedy, drama, dance and offbeat combinations of all three are on offer. A $3 festival badge buys you entry to all shows for the run of the festival for $10 per show, payable at the door, 30 minutes before curtain, with every dime of that $10 going directly to the performers. In the meantime, you can enjoy street performers staging happenings up and down Mass Ave., as well as the district’s rich selection of restaurants and bars. August 15-25 Mass Ave. Cultural District indyfringe.org Indianapolis Greek Festival The Greek Festival has been going strong in Indianapolis for four decades, and it’s one of the most popular ethnic gatherings in the city. Now firmly settled in their location in Carmel (3500 W. 106th St.), the festival continues the traditions of Greek culture, food and music that have made it so popular for so long. Check the website for event details closer to event date. Free. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., August 23-25 indygreekfest.org Feast of Lanterns Spades Park on the city’s Eastside, acquired in 1898, is heavily wooded and bounded by a creek. It’s a sylvan setting for the annual Feast of Lanterns, a neighborhood festival which features hundreds of handmade paper lanterns, bedecking the trees and illuminating the night. The festival gets started in the afternoon, with games for kids, live musical entertainment and plenty of good food. At dusk there’s a festival parade, the lamps are lit, and the fun really begins. Admission is free and the lanterns are beautiful. Spades Park, 1800 Nowland Ave. August 24, noon-11 p.m. facebook.com/IndyFeast Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana One of Indy’s most beloved new events, Dig-IN takes over the White River State Park for a day, featuring locally grown foods, drinks and fun. The shindig features educational discussion panels, cooking demonstrations, urban gardening exhibits, local chef Q&A sessions, wine tastings, beer and food pairing classes and much more. Come celebrate Indiana’s growing mindful food culture. White River State Park, 801 W. Washinton St., August 25, noon-5 p.m., digindiana.org
French Market Festival St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church dates back to 1929. While its annual French-inspired free festival is a relative newcomer, at 20 years old, it has, nevertheless, established a firm identity for itself as a community fixture on the near Northside. The food is a big reason: seafood crepes, escargot en croute, French onion soup, beignets, tarte flambé, quiche, French dip roast beef and Provencal chicken are all available — even Marcel Proust’s madeleines. There’s also live entertainment, artisan’s booths, a bake sale and children’s games and food until 5 p.m. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4217 Central Ave., Sept. 7, noon - 10 p.m. sjoa.org/frenchmarket Penrod Arts Fair Whether you think it marks the end of summer or the beginning of fall, Penrod has a knack for usually getting the weather gods to play ball. Thousands of people can be counted on to show up for this 47-year-old arts extravaganza on the bucolic grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Over 300 artists, six stages of live entertainment, an extensive children’s area and over 50 arts-related exhibitors — plus plenty of food and drink vendors make Penrod one of the nation’s largest single-day art fairs. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.,penrod.org Irish Fest All things Celtic reign o’er Downtown’s Military Park for this annual Irish celebration. There’s plenty of foot-stomping music and a seemingly endless supply of beer. But there are also sheepherding exhibitions, an Irish toast contest, a rugby jamboree, a hurling tournament (as in the sport!), an Irish breed dog show and, on Sunday, a Catholic Mass to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The festival closes on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. with a jam involving all the participating festival bands. Military Park, 601 W. New York St., September 12-15, indyirishfest.com
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MUSIC FESTIVALS LOCAL Indy 500 Snakepit Festival The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Snake Pit is a rich tradition dating back to the 500 festivals of the 1970s. This year’s musical headliners are Afrojack and Diplo, monster producers and DJs who rock stages across the world. The supporting lineup consists of Gabby Love, Buck Rodgers, Topher Jones and The Dub Knight. Originally inside Turn 1, the foolhardy partiers were dubbed snakes for their vicious festivities. After being banned from the ISM for years, the Snake Pit Festival is back at the infield of third turn to provide the best party experience during the Indianapolis 500. 4790 W 16th St, May 26 indy500snakepit.com Recycle Fest A day celebrating the biggest of the three green R’s –– recycle. All sorts of environmentally responsible initiatives will take over Garfield Park, including a recycled fashion event from Pattern. But the main feature is the music: local bands will take over the stage all day playing half originals and half “recycled” (read: covers) tracks. Enjoy Darwin Deez, The Main Squeeze, KO, New Old Cavalry, Hotfox, The Pro Letarians, Rodeo Ruby Love, Blue Moon Revue and The Bonesetters. Bring your blankets and canvas bags. Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr., June 1 mokbpresents.com Punks Don’t Give a Fest The truly excellent Punks Don’t Give a Fest takes over all-ages straight edge venue the Hoosier Dome for two days in early June. This year, the headliners include No Enemy and the Casualties, but if those don’t tempt you, there’s 26 other bands on the roster. Tickets are $10 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or $20 for both days. Hoosier Dome, 1627 Prospect St., June 1 - 2, 5 p.m., $20, all-ages piradicalproductions.com/hoosierdome
Good Times, Good People Music Festival Just drive a bit south for a weekend of folk, bluegrass and jam in the rolling hills of Brown County. Headliners include Howard, Lewis and Lovins, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and the Rumpke Mountain Boys, but there’s plenty more (almost 20) artists where that came from. Your ticket includes a campground. 12 and under are free! eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch (Nashville) June 7– 8, explorebrowncounty.com Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival “Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.” That quotes by the father of bluegrass himself, Bill Monroe. His music is still bringing people together yearly at the Bill Monroe Bean Blossum Bluegrass Festival, which, this year, features instrument workshops and a bluegrass camp for kids. The lineup is too extensive to list here, but the biggest names in contemporary bluegrass are making a stop at the fest. Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground, June 8 -15 billmonroemusicpark.com IMAF The Independent Arts and Music Festival takes over the First Friday favorite, the Harrison Center. Bring the kids and plan on eating at food trucks sprinkled throughout the parking lot. All sorts of local artisans will showcase their crafts for purchase, and attendees can enjoy music on two stages. Most bands scheduled are locals: there’s more to come, but so far the schedule includes The Bonesetters, Pravada, Sleeping Bag and Lord of the Yum Yum. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St. June 8, harrisoncenter.org
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Fountain Square Music Fest The Fountain Square Cultural District has announced its inaugural Fountain Square Music Festival as an outdoor, Independence Day festival for all ages. Headlining is Truth & Salvage Co. Other artists in the lineup are Modoc, Shelby County Sinners, Kaleidostars, Kansas Bible Company, Goliathon, Jeremy Vogt Band, Red Light Driver and Veseria. Additional activities planned for the festival include food and drinks from local vendors, street performers, face painting for kids and Independence Day fireworks. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. 1112 Shelby St., July 4, @fsmusicfest Indiana Black Expo Music Heritage Festival The Black Expo is packed to the brim with cultural, educational and musical events, but this festival is one of our favorite parts of the whole thing. The legendary O’Jays will take over the American Legion Mall, bringing hit singles like “For the Love of Money,” “Livin’ for the Weekend,” “Love Train” and ultimate classic “Back Stabbers,” to their adoring fans. Midnight Star will also perform. American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St., July 19, ibeonline.com Mayhem Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Machine Head, Job for a Cowboy, Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Huntress – all in one long day at Klipsch Music Center. Klipsch Music Center, 12800 E. 146th St., July 26, 1:10 p.m., prices vary, all-ages
State Fair The Indiana State Fair has appropriately extended its theme, Fun at Every Turn, to its musical lineup this year. For fun tunes on the cheap, this year’s Marsh Free Stage boasts Matt Nathanson; Theory of a Deadman; Jennie DeVoe; Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more. Main Street Stage provides ticketed events for Indiana artists of a great variety: mariachi music, a cappella vocalists, dance groups, variety entertainment and more. Tickets for Main stage performances come with free Indiana State Fair admission tickets. Main Stage acts will be announced in coming weeks. 1202 E 38th St, Aug. 2-18, in.gov/statefair Rock the Arts Park Festival New Castle Community in Action runs this one-year-old festival. Their aim is to help “clean up the community, bring jobs and businesses to the community and put together events.” Rock the Arts Park is the biggest thus far; this year’s lineup features Reaul, The Protest, PictureYes, Don’t Call It A Comeback, Drop the Anchor, Kevin Crafton and many more. Food vendors and other features will be announced later this summer. New Castle, Aug. 17 – 18 rocktheartsparkfestival.com Beer and Bluegrass Festival Venture down to the charming Johnson County Courthouse Square, right in the heart of Downtown Franklin for this late August Fest. Grab a sample of one of the many local beers on hand. After a 5 p.m. classic car cruise, the Flatland Harmony Experiment Band will take the stage. Bonus: at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the Historic Artcraft Theatre will play a special showing of Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Johnson County Courthouse Square, 5 E. Jefferson St., Aug. 23, co.johnson.in.us
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MUSIC FESTIVALS REGION Summercamp You can never grow too old for summer camp, and Chilcothe, Illinois’ Summercamp music festival is here to prove it. Boasting some of the biggest jam band and EDM acts around, this Memorial Day weekend event serves as a cordial welcome to the year’s festival season. Nestled into the heart of Illinois, this three-day bonanza gives fans the chance to camp at Three Sisters Park and enjoy premier live music acts. From headliners Trey Anastasio Band, Umphrey’s McGee, and more., to budding performers like Big Gigantic and Papadosio, there’s an act here for every hippie. Chillicothe, Ill., May 24 summercampfestival.com Chicago Blues Festival The largest free blues festival in the world returns to the Windy City’s Millennium Park; three days, five stages, over 500,000 listeners. Headliners this year include James Cotton, Irma Thomas, Bobby Rush, Otis Clay and so many more. There’s no excuse for not enjoying this fest: it’s free! Chicago, Ill., June 6-9 cityofchicago.org Orion Music and More Metallica threw the first annual Orion M&M festival for themselves last year in Atlantic City. Each band member picked their fave bands, introduced them onstage and picked a host of their other favorite things to feature on the grounds (including a creepy haunted house and a classic car exhibition). They’re back with another festival of faves this year featuring bass god Bassnectar, Datsik, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against, Deftones and more. Plus, Metallica themselves will perform. Detroit, Mich., June 8-9 orionmusicandmore.com
Bonnaroo A place to be hot and mosquito-bitten and not even care because the tunes are so great, Bonnaroo returns to farmlands just outside Manchester yearly to unite hippies, metal heads, rockers, comedy and more. This year features Paul McCartney, Mumford and Sons, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Bjork, Wilco, Pretty Lights, The Wu-Tang Clan and so many more. It’s actually overwhelming to read through the lineup. Manchester, Tenn., June 13-16 bonnaroo.com Spring Awakening Headliners for this EDM-focused fest include Bassnectar, Calvin Harris and Moby DJ, as well as a host of other DJs, producers and other sound creators. The fest is hosted on Soldier Field, but we’re not sure if you can get into the seats to chill out and watch the magic happen on stage. Glow sticks surprisingly not allowed. Chicago, Ill., June 14-16, springawakeningfestival.com Electric Forest This EDM and jam-heavy fest features headliners like Pretty Lights, Passion Pit and Knife Party, and shares a few acts with other regional fests, like The String Cheese Incident and Lotus. Grab your spirithoods and fuzzy boots and join the rest of the psy-heads in the silent disco, or explore the art installations scattered through the woods. And don’t forget to explore the Sherwood Forest at night, because organizers insure it’s all lit up with a spectacular light display. Rothbury, Mich., June 27-30 electricforestfestival.com
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Summerfest Organizers call it the world’s largest music festival, and we might have to agree. Created by former Milwaukee mayor Henry Maier in the ‘60s, Summerfest is currently held on 75 acres of permanent festival grounds, and celebrated over two weeks. This year’s lineup features Imagine Dragons, Diplo, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Styx and a bunch more weird acts that are available for the absurdly low price of $15 a day. In fact, if you can figure out a way to get to a Pick N’ Save in Wisconsin, you can buy a pass for all 11 days for just $60. Milwaukee, Wis., July 2-7 summerfest.com Bunbury Bunbury spun off from Midpoint Music Festival for the first time last year, with crowd-pleasing headliners and a supremely easy layout. Cruise the Ohio River riverwalk as you meander from stage to stage. Headliners this year include Fun., MGMT and The National. We think Sunday is the best day: The National, Belle and Sebastian, Yo La Tengo, Camera Obscura and Black Joe Lewis are all set up. Cheap, close to Indy and packed with actual activities for kids: we urge you to give Bunbury a chance. Cincinnati, Ohio, July 12-14 bunburyfestival.com Forecastle Festival Louisville’s easy, breezy riverside fest Forecastle is a NUVO favorite because of the environmental workshops and speakers it hosts. But it really is mostly about the music, which is reliably solid . Headliners for 2013 include Big Boi, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Black Keys, The Flaming Lips, The Avett Brothers and Robert Plant. Louisville, Ken., July 12-14 forecastlefest.com
All Good Festival A slow, leisurely weekend of jams and camping. More relaxed than Bonnaroo, more scenic than fests at Klipsch. The lineup features former members of the Grateful Dead, Pretty Lights, former NUVO cover lady Grace Potter and her band The Nocturnals, among many more. There’s plenty of space to spread out in traditional camping, but All Good also offers glamping, for the glamorous festival goers among us. Legend Valley, OH., July 18 -21 Pitchfork Music Festival Once the reigning king of hip music blogs everywhere, and now... something like that, Pitchfork started throwing itself a festival in its headquarters around seven years ago. Since, the lineup has skewed from alt-rock and sincere folk to trendier noise acts. This year, it appears they’ve thrown in the towel, bringing the weirdest headlining pair of the year: R. Kelly and Bjork. If that’s not your cup of weird, urinated-in tea, you can enjoy Joanna Newsom, Solange, The Breeders and MIA, along with other buzzy touring acts. Chicago, Ill., July 19-21 pitchforkmusicfestival.com Lollapalooza All hail Lollapalooza, the grandaddy of major rock fests in Chicago. Founded by Jane’s Addiction, the fest was formerly a traveling rock carnival of sorts until a series of fits and starts from 1997-2005. Now, its permanent home is in Grant Park, which, this year, will host Mumford and Sons, The Killers, The Cure and much more. More than 160,000 attend the fest yearly; and yes, Perry Farrell is still involved. He’s curating international editions of the event, with the most recent being scheduled in Tel Aviv. Chicago, Ill., Aug. 2-4 lollapalooza.com
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BREWERIES Bier Brewery and Taproom Winner of both the Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup “Brewer of the Year Award” for the past two years and the second Brew Bracket competition. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays to allow for peak levels of awesomeness in operation throughout the rest of the week, Bier produces an incredible variety of brews with recipes that focus on quality. Brewer Darren Connor and his father, Jerry Connor, rebuilt their Northeast side dog-friendly headquarters with reclaimed barn materials. 5133 E. 65th St., 253-2437, bierbrewery.com Key events May 31 – History On Tap, 6 p.m. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road (Fishers) June 1 – WTTS CD release party, 2 p.m. Bazbeaux Carmel, 111 W. Main St. (Carmel) June 6 – Bier Tap Takeover, Caslers Kitchen and Bar, 11501 Pavillion Dr. (Fishers) June 8 – WTTS CD release party, 2 p.m. Bazbeaux Downtown, 333 Massachusetts Ave. June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. Fishers Rotary Club, 11313 USA Pkwy (Fishers) June 20 – 3rd Thursday Bier Pairing Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Sahm’s Place, 2411 E. 65th St. June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. Black Acre Brewing Company Opened last winter, this nano-brewery and taproom is located in historic Irvington, operated by five friends whose passion for home brewing turns out to be on a professional level. Justin Miller, Matt Johnson, Stephen Ruby,
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Jordan Gleason and Holly Miller are brewing in tandem and solo on Black Acre Brewing Company’s all-electric small-batch brewing system, pumping out batches of brews that are constantly changing, allowing for riskier moves and traditional recipes to coexist. 5632 E. Washington St, 219-6266, blackacrebrewing.com June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. Bloomington Brewing Co. It took only five years after Lennie’s restaurant in Bloomington introduced gourmet pizza to the menu for Bloomington Brewing Company, the first microbrewery in Southern Indiana, to come aboard with exquisite craft beer. With its brewing operation in view behind the cozy bar and tables, BBC joined Lafayette Brewing Company to introduce the concept of quality over quantity for beer in college towns. The brewery purports a business model grounded in sustainability by combining locally sourced produce, meats and cheeses with BBC brews. 1795 E. 10th St., Bloomington, 812-323-2112, bbcbloomington.com Key events June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. Fishers Municipal Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. (Fishers) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. June 22 – Taste of Bloomington, 3 p.m. Showers Common, 401 N. Morton St. (Bloomington) August 3 – Brew Haven Beer Fest, 2 p.m. Trion Tavern, 503 Broadway (New Haven) August 25 – Dig In, 12 p.m. White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St.
Brugge Brasserie Brugge introduced Indiana to Belgium’s beer traditions when Ted Miller founded the brewery in 2005, changing the landscape of the state’s craft beer industry. Specially made tables with slots for the traditional pommes frites, outdoor seating with a view of the Broad Ripple strip and an expansion on the upper level party room, make Brugge a popular destination. The menu features dishes from Belgium –– like their crepes and mitraillettes –– that are perfect when washed down with one of the brewery’s beers on tap. 1011 E. Westfield Blvd., 255-0978, bruggebrasserie.com Key events June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. Fishers Rotary Club, 11313 USA Pkwy (Fishers) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. Cutters Brewing Co. Launched publicly in June of 2011 at the very first Bloomington Beer Festival, this nano-brewery from friends and brewers Monte and Amanda Speicher and Chris and Emma Inman is all about Indiana. Their beer titles honor the personalities, industry, history and lore of Southern Indiana. Now they’ve relocated to Avon to expand the operation into around 21,000 barrels of beer yearly. Above all else, Cutters wants to show their appreciation for hard-working Hoosiers by crafting hard-working beers. June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. Fishers Rotary Club, 11313 USA Pkwy (Fishers), cuttersbrewing.com
Flat 12 Bierwerks By exercising a commitment to philanthropy, neighborhood growth and visual art, Flat 12 has built quite a name for themselves with local craft beer enthusiasts. Their brews consistently contain a combination of quality and tradition, with a twist. Their taproom, housed within a reclaimed building, has been growing since they opened, frequently including Byrnes Grilled Pizza mobile kitchen in the parking lot. Flat 12 is on tap throughout Indiana and in the taproom, which is open Thursday-Sunday, with live music on second Fridays. 414 N. Dorman St., 635-2337, Flat12.me Key events May 25 – Brew on the Bridge, 7 p.m. Wolf Park, 4004 E. 800 N. (Battleground) May 31 – History on Tap, 6 p.m. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road (Fishers) June 8 to June 9 – Talbott Street Art Fair, all day, E. 16th St & N. Talbott St . June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. Fishers Rotary Club, 11313 USA Pkwy (Fishers) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. June 26 – Elbow Room 80th Anniversary, 5:30 p.m. Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St. July 13 – Microbrewers Festival Broad Ripple, all day, Opti Park, 780 W. 66th St. August 15 to 25 – IndyFringe Festival, all day, Mass Ave Cultural District, 719 E. St. Clair St. August 24 – Beers Across the Wabash, 12 p.m. John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge (Lafayette)
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BREWERIES Fountain Square Brewing Co. With backgrounds in microbiology, chemistry and automation, it’s no surprise that partners Justin Brown, Jeff Gibson and Bill Webster formed Fountain Square Brewing Company and tasting room. And the beer that they produce is breathtakingly blended, on tap at every important Fountain Square business, like White Rabbit Cabaret, La Revolucion, Radio Radio, Brass Ring, Red Lion, La Margarita and Imbibe. Their love of the process and the brews keeps them committed to the culture of the Fountain Square community. 1301 Barth Ave., 493-1410, fountainsquarebrewing.com Indiana City Brewing Co. With big flavor profiles that stem from the use of specialty spices, the innovative brews from Indiana City Brewing Company have found a special place in the hearts of Indianapolis’ beer lovers. The pre-Prohibition-era brewery building on Indy’s Near East side has added a unique piece of charm to a historic neighborhood. Stop by to grab a growler, a pint, check out a food truck and enjoy the local art and music. 24 Shelby St, 643-1103, indianacitybeer.com, May 25 – Grand Opening, 2 p.m. Indiana City Brewing Company, 24 Shelby St
RAM Restaurant and Brewery The RAM Restaurant and Brewery opened Downtown in 1996, and in Fishers in 2005, and each location is powered by Downtown’s operation. You’ll find quality, handcrafted brews at either, but different sets of cuisine. Brewmaster Andrew Castner creates bold flavor profiles to expand the palates and minds of local customers and visitors familiar with The RAM in their hometowns or other travel destinations. More fun-filled summer events are in the works; check their website for updated listings. 140 S. Illinois St, 955-9900 and 12750 Parkside Dr, (Fishers), 596-0079, theram.com Key events June 1 – The RAM “Rye Not?”, 3 p.m. The RAM Brewery, 140 S. Illinois St June 12 – WTTS Tapping Tour,5 p.m. The RAM Brewery,140 S. Illinois St June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Since opening in downtown Indianapolis in 1996 and in College Park in 2005, Rock Bottom has shown Indianapolis how a chain restaurant and brewery can craft such distinctive brews, while remaining
consistent in both quality and satisfaction. Styles remain similar but flavor profiles change, depending on the particular artistry of brewmasters Jerry Sutherlin (10 W. Washington) and Liz Laughlin (2801, Lake Circle Dr). 10 W. Washington St, 681-8180 and 2801 Lake Circle Dr, 471-8840, rockbottom.com June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company The expansion of the Scotty’s empire finds head brewmaster Omar Castrellon behind the brewing helm at Thr3e Wise Men. Castrellon now brews a distinctive lineup for all Scotty’s sites to serve on tap and for carryout in growlers, featuring seasonal beers with special taping parties. Inside you’ll be seated at picnic tables or at a huge bar, with large screen televisions broadcasting plenty of sporting events and a spectacular view of the in-house brewing operation. 1021 Broad Ripple Ave, 255-0978, thr3ewisemen.com Key events May 31 – History on Tap, 6 p.m. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd (Fishers) June 4 – Czech Yo’ Self Big Pimpin’ Impin’ Pilsner Tapping, all day, 1021 Broad Ripple Ave
June 15 – Taste of Tippecanoe, 4 p.m. 638 North St (Lafayette) June 20 – Inside the Bottle, 5:30 p.m. Lucas Estate, 1143 E. 116th St (Carmel) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave July 2 – Red, Wheat, and Brew American Wheat Tapping, all day, 1021 Broad Ripple Ave Aug. 3 – Brew Haven Beer Fest, 2 p.m. Trion Tavern, 503 Broadway (New Haven) Aug. 6 – Tasty Waves California Common Tapping, all day, 1021 Broad Ripple Ave Sun King Brewing Company Founding brewers Clay Robinson and Dave Colt have introduced their craft beer phenomenon in 2009 to an openminded group of new bar-goers and diners. They’ve since won worldwide honors, including taking the 2011 Great American Beer Festival awards. Sun King is also the official brew of the Naptown Roller Girls and can be found just about anywhere with a sense of civic pride, including on tap at Victory Field, the Harrison Center First Fridays, the Athenaeum, IndyFringe and Indiana Repertory theaters. Sun King’s resounding buzz for beer with myriad flavor profiles draws attention to the unique company.
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BREWERIES 135 N. College Ave, 602-3702, sunkingbrewery.com Key events May 30 – Popcorn Pilsner Tapping Party, 6:30 p.m. The Cove at Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. Fishers Rotary Club, 11313 USA Pkwy (Fishers) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave July 6 – Sun King 4th Anniversary Party and Grapefruit Jungle Tapping Party, 6:30 p.m. Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave July 18 – Poff the Magic Dragon Tapping Party, Twenty Tap, 5406 N. College Ave Aug. 8 – Cream Dream Tapping Party, 6:30 p.m. Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave Three Pints Brewery The classy environment at Plainfield’s Three Pints Brewery allows for each and every special memory to be shared and immortalized between friends, family and loved-ones. Delectable, discounted meals are featured daily, along with beer crafted from over 20 years of experience. Each brew is continually tweaked since the brewery’s opening in 2010, ensuring ultimate customer satisfaction with the brew crew’s production.
5020 Cambridge Way (Plainfield), 839-1000, threepints.com June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. Tin Man Brewing Company This Evansville brewery opened early last year to showcase its state-of-the-art finely tuned brewing process, which utilizes a mash filter to craft their beer. This special system also helps them conserve water by 40 percent and natural gas by 15 to 20 percent, making them one of the first breweries of their size to pay such close attention to their environmental impact. Their taproom illustrates their commitment to supporting community and inspiring a sense of togetherness, with a short but well-balanced menu to match their beer selection. 1430 W. Franklin St. (Evansville), tinmanbrewing.com Key events May 31 – Evening On the River, 6:30 p.m. Riverside Drive between Casino Aztar and the Four Freedoms Monument (Evansville) June 8 – Mesker Zoo Brew, 7 p.m. Mesker Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Dr. (Evansville) June 8 – River City Bicycle Classic, 10 a.m. Tin Man Biergarten, 1430 W. Franklin St (Evansville) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave.
July 27 – Suds, Wine and Spirits Fest, 6 p.m. The Ivy Room, 16 W. Franklin St. (Evansville) Aug. 3 – Brew Haven Beer Fest, 2 p.m. Trion Tavern, 503 Broadway (New Haven) Upland Brewing Company Since its start in 1998 Upland Brewing Company has retained its eco-conscious values throughout its operation, finding avenues for expanding its business without harming the environment. By taking care to use natural resources sustainably and taking initiative in local charities, Upland has connected with each community it’s involved with. Upland’s beer has moved into expanding markets with the addition of a bottling operation, a pet-friendly Midtown tasting room just south of Broad Ripple, and a new taproom location in Carmel. 350 W. 11th St., (Bloomington), 812-336-2337 and 4842 N. College Ave., 602-3931, uplandbeer.com Key events May 31 – PALS Mane Event, 6 p.m. 900 E. 7th St (Bloomington) June 8 – UpCup, 5 p.m. Upland Brewing Co., 4060 Profile Pkwy. (Bloomington) June 15 – Brew Bracket, 3 p.m. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St.
June 15 – Fishers On Tap, 4 p.m. The Rotary Club of Fishers, 11313 USA Pkwy. (Fishers) June 22 – Brew-Ha-Ha, 3 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. July 13 – Indy Criterium, 11 a.m. University Park, 325 N. Meridian St. July 20 to 21 – Redeye Relay, 2:30 p.m. Upland Brewing Co., 4060 Profile Pkwy. (Bloomington)
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NIGHTLIFE MAY Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s, Gentleman Caller, Everything, Now! The Indy/Chicago collective will perform at Musical Family Tree’s inaugural event of their Listen Local summer series. They’ll be joined by Indy’s Gentleman Caller and the sometimes-active, sometimes dormant Everything, Now! Pay what you want –– all proceeds go to the Indianapolis Parks Foundation. Allages, Upland beer on hand. May 24, Broad Ripple Park, 6 p.m., donations accepted, all-ages Japandroids, A Place To Bury Strangers Canadian twosome Japandroids almost called it quits before the major breakthrough of Post-Nothing. They were picked up by a label and encouraged to make Celebration Rock, which they’re touring now. They make noisy, raucous sing alongs that belie the smallness of their band –– kind of like A Place to Bury Strangers, who are sometimes called The Loudest Band in New York. May 28, The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., 7p.m. They Might Be Giants Another twosome at The Vogue, this time made up of two Johns who make music just as enjoyable for children as it is for adults. Is there a birdhouse in your soul? The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., May 30, 8 p.m., 21+ Hawk and Dove Called “the loudest quiet band you’ve ever heard,” Hawk and Dove will be joined by Steven and The Savvy and Ryan Puett. Fletcher Place Arts and Books, 642 Virginia Ave., May 31, 8 p.m., $5, all-ages
JUNE The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band As part of the massive guitars exhibit currently open at the Eiteljorg, the Rev and his crew will stroll into the museum for a Saturday performance. Come early to check out the exhibit. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St., June 1, 6 p.m., all-ages Victimizer Album Release Locals Vicitimzer plan to drop their first fulllength album at this Saturday evening show. Birdy’s Bar and Grill, 2131 E. 71st St., June 1, 8 p.m., $8, 21+ John Fullbright Songwriter Fulbright broke into the Southwest scene with a live album recorded in Oklahoma City. Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., June 2, 8 p.m., $15, 21+ Jake Shimabukuro Shimabukuro is a virtuoso of the ukelele –– but he wasn’t always a star. It took a well-timed YouTube video of Shimabukuro playing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” to catapult him into stardom. The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr.,(Carmel), June 4, 7:30 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Kendrick Lamar Compton rapper Lamar is touring massively successful major label debut good kid, m.A.A.d. City. The Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., June 6, 8 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Darren Criss He plays Kurt’s darling boyfriend on Glee, created and starred in Harry Potter tribute musical A Very Potter Musical and is in the midst of making his film debut: Criss is a triple threat coming to a theatre near you. Deluxe at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., June 7, 7:30 p.m. $25,all-ages Soulsik Album Release Hard rockers Soulsik will be accompanied by Pragmatic, Halibrid, Hadean and Kill Zone to celebrate the release of Apparitions.
Beale St., 6125 Southeastern Ave., June 7, 7 p.m., $5, 21+ Gogol Bordello Zany gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello counts more than eight members, including an accordion, violin and saxophone. Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., June 7, 9 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Lily and Madeleine Teen sister sensations Lily and Madeleine are on the cusp of something great; their EP The Weight of the Globe was released this spring to acclaim. Deluxe at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., June 8, 8 p.m., prices vary, all-ages March Fourth Marching Band Better than any high school marching band we’ve ever seen, March Fourth Marching brings fire dancers, stilt walkers, flag dancers and other manner of performance artists to their shows. White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St., June 11, 8:30 p.m., $15, 21+ Alt-J British rock quartet Alt-J are cruising on the success of of 2012’s “An Awesome Wave.” Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., June 12, 7:30 p.m., $20, all-ages
Dave Matthews Band A pilgrimage to Klipsch for a Dave show is a regular part of every summer for many Indy music lovers. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., June 21, June 22, 7 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Dawes, Shovels and Rope L.A. rockers Dawes write road records: their newest, Stories Don’t End, was recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Sound; their openers, Shovels and Rope, make harmony-driven folk. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., June 20, 6:30 p.m. Vogue’s 75th Anniversary Party Plans for the Vogue’s three-quarter century party haven’t been announced quite yet, but we’re sure it’ll be a doozy. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., June 22, time and price not determined, 21+ The Polyphonic Spree Sprawling symphonic pop group The Polyphonic Spree will breeze into Deluxe from Dallas at the end of June. Deluxe at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., June 26, 7:30 p.m., prices vary, all-ages
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers What can you say about Tom Petty? He’s a Southern rock superstar with a passel of best-selling albums that define the sound of summer for so many people. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., June 15, 7:30 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Amo Joy Album Release Indy pop rock group Amo Joy are preparing to release their fifth album at a show supported by Mr. Kinetik, Everything, Now! and DMA. Radio Radio, 1119 Prospect St., June 15, 8 p.m., $5 admission, $10 with album, 21+
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JULY Americanarama Festival of Music Four bands: Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Richard Thompson. Buy a ticket. Do it. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., July 5, 5:30 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Marilyn Manson Controversial and truly delightful musician brings his famously theatrical performance to the Egyptian Room. Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., July 6, 8 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Ed Sheeran, Cher Lloyd A day long of music celebrates local Top 40s station WZPL’s birthday; also appearing are Hot Chelle Rae, The Cab, Emblem 3, A Great Big World and MKTO. Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., July 7, 3 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Justin Bieber Justin Bieber seems in the midst of a slow breakdown (he recently adopted a monkey and then left it in quarantine in Eastern Europe), but we’re sure plenty of teens will still be attending his mega tour. Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., July 10, 7 p.m., prices vary, all-ages Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Black Stone Cherry Sweet Home Alabama crowd comes to Sweet Home Indiana, with some bad,
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NIGHTLIFE Music in the Garden Garfield Park Conservatory will start their summer series with electric violinist Cathy Morris. Come out with the family to enjoy an artful lineup in the gardens that are always in full bloom. June 6: Cathy Morris Aug. 29: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra 2505 Conservatory Dr. 7 p.m., free, all-ages
RECURRING CONCERT SERIES Indy Hostel Summer Concert Series In its 10th year, the Indy Hostel brings a variety of genres from psychedelic rock to the bebop. Get your dancing shoes ready to groove outdoors to acts from all over. June 11: Hymn for Her June 29: Rollover July 10: Izzy and the Catastrophics Aug. 20: Barefoot Movement Indy Hostel, 4903 Winthrop Ave. $10 to $15, all-ages Cool Creek Summer Concert Series This family-friendly concert series is perfect to play outside and pack a picnic with the kids while enjoying local party bands. An act to look out for is Cook and Belle, a country duo that have opened for Randy Travis and Rascal Flatts. June 14: PolkaBoy June 21: Cook and Belle June 28: Endless Summer Band July 12: Flying Toasters July 19: Zanna-Doo Cool Creek Park, 2000 E 151st St., Carmel 46032 7 p.m., $5, free for 12 and under, all-ages Wasted Wednesday at the Sinking Ship Drink of Die schedules monthly punk shows at SoBro’s Sinking Ship. They’ve previously featured The Involuntarys, Kentucky Nightmare Police Teeth and many more in the past. Come drink draft beer in mason jars and be ready to rock. May 29: Vacation Club, Wringer, Air Hockey, and Incalico, Wednesdays month throughout the summer Sinking Ship, 4923 N. College Ave. 8 p.m., free, 21+
Polka Boy Listen Local Summer Concert Series at Broad Ripple Park Musical Family Tree presents free local music Friday nights at Broad Ripple Park. Get your local on as you listen to acts from around Indiana, drink pints from Upland Brewery and nom on selections from Indy Food Alliance. The first iteration of the series will feature Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s, Gentleman Caller, and Everything, Now. Other acts will be announced closer to the dates. Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Ave. May 24 - Aug. 23 7 p.m., free, all-ages Final Fridays at the IMA Every last Friday of the month, the IMA offers live music performances alongside art galleries and activities. This month features a PakistaniAmerican funk band that has received media criticism because of their Islamic roots and punk-rock rebellion sound. It’s all in line with the exhibit being featured at the IMA this month: the rebellious, breakthrough Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei. Every last Friday of the month 4000 N Michigan Rd. 8:30 p.m., free, all-ages
Irvington Artist Series Bring the family and some lawn chairs to Ellenberger Park to enjoy local artist performances featuring acoustic roots on fiddles and mandolins. The final show in August features popular local bluegrass group Old Truck Revival. May 25: The Half Step Sisters June 15: Small Blue World June 20: Bill Price Aug. 24: Old Truck Revival Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St. 6 p.m., free, all-ages Jazz in the Park Enjoy the Indy skyline while jamming to local jazz groups at Watkins Park. Popular acts such as Clifford Ratliff and the Indy Jazz Company will return with their trumpets ready for the 16th annual jazz series. May 26: Clifford Ratliff & The Indy Jazz Company June 30: Frank Smith Ensemble July 28: Indy Jazzmen Aug. 4: Music Box Aug. 11: Todd Harrold Group Aug. 25: Finnell Factor Sept. 29: Clifford Ratliff & The Indy Jazz Company 2360 Martin Luther King, Jr. St. 5 p.m., free, all-ages
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JUNE Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: An American Rhapsody Time for Three will perform a piece by Pulitzer-winning composer William Bolcom, which premieres on the bill with Urbanski conducting. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, May 30 to June 1, times vary, $20 to $80 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents The Mormon Tabernacle Choir The program for this event features choral masterworks and several of
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A & E CALENDAR Ted Alexandro at Morty’s Comedy Joint One of comedy’s top performers, Ted Alexandro has appeared on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and more, with two half-hour specials under his belt. Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., May 30 to June 1, $12 to $15
JUNE Geoff Tate at The Sinking Ship Rising comedian Geoff Tate, who has done a Comedy Central special and performed at Bonnaroo, will be providing laughs for the two – year anniverary show. Even The Ship’s resident comedian and event founder Cam O’Connor will take the stage. The Sinking Ship, 4923 N. College Ave., June 2, 9:30 p.m., FREE JR Brow at Crackers Broad Ripple A hilarious and eclectic mixture of jokes, impressions and music from JR Brow’s show should be an experience not to miss. Crackers Comedy Club, 6281 N. College Ave., June 5 – 8, times vary, $10.50 to $20.50 Limestone Comedy Festival This three-day, five-venue festival will host big names in comedy, like Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Doug Benson, Al Jackson and Geoff Tate, along with many others. Downtown Bloomington, June 6 to 8, $75 to $125 Rebecca Corry at Crackers Broad Ripple Seattle’s Rebecca Corry has shot pilots for major networks, done international advertising spots and will now share her bold-faced comedy in Indianapolis. Crackers Comedy Club, 6281 N. College Ave., June 12, 14 and 15, times vary, $15.50 to $20.50 Trevor Noah at Crackers Downtown South African comic Trevor Noah has sold more DVDs on his home continent than any other comedian, and he’s going to show Indianapolis why. Crackers Comedy Club, 247 S. Meridian St., June 12 to 15, times vary, $10.50 to $20.50 Michael Vecchione at Crackers Downtown Winner of the New York Comedy Festival’s Choice Award and Last Comic Standing semi-finalist Micahel Vecchione will perform at Crackers. Crackers Comedy Club, 247 S. Meridian St., June 19 to 22, times vary, $10.50 to $20.50
JULY Charlie Murphy at Crackers Broad Ripple Since his comedic evolution from Chappelle’s Show, Charlie Murphy has become an internationally billed comedian with an acclaimed show. Crackers Comedy Club, 6281 N. College Ave., July 18 - 20, times vary, $22.50 to $32.50 Leo Flowers at The Sinking Ship Los Angeles’ Leo Flowers, who’s made several appearances on television, promises to give a powerful stand up set. The Sinking Ship, 4923 N. College Ave., July 21, 9:30 p.m., FREE
AUGUST Dave Waite at The Sinking Ship In the past year Dave Waite has won the Laughing Skull Festival and appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, making this show a must-see event. The Sinking Ship, 4923 N. College Ave., Aug. 24, 9:30 p.m., FREE Comedy Circus This partnership between Will Hodges and Indianapolis City Market puts both established and up-and-coming performers on the stage, with drinks available at Tomlinson Tap Room and some market vendors open late. Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., last Saturday each month, 9 to 10:30 p.m., $5 ComedySportz for Kidz Three All-Star ComedySportz players will perform in improvised games, taking suggestions from the age 12 and under crowd. ComedySportz, 721 Mass Ave., first Saturday each month, 4:30 p.m., $8 Stand-up at The Sinking Ship This two-year-old weekly laugh-fest caters to fans of alternative comedy, with locals, regional comics and national names stopping by. The Sinking Ship, 4923 N. College Ave., each Sunday, 9:30 p.m., FREE
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Judy O’Bannon, Cultural Vision Awards Lifetime Achievement Winner Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival Come and taste Indiana-grown wine and food while enjoying live music from Indiana’s more popular musicians. Military Park, 801 W. Washington St., June 1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., $5 to $22 2013 NUVO Cultural Vision Awards Join us in celebrating the individuals and organizations that have brought innovation and excellence into our community for the ceremony’s first time at Indiana Landmarks Center. Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., June 7, 6 p.m.,FREE Talbot Street Art Fair Thousands crowd one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods each year to support grants, workshops, artists, scholarships and programs in the state, making it a top art fair nationally. Talbot Street, 2145 N. Talbot St., June 8 – 9, FREE Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival The oldest bluegrass festival in the entire world, this 47th year boasts a huge lineup, workshops and a children’s bluegrass camp. Bill Monroe Music Park, 5163 SR 135 N. (Bean Blossom), June 8 – 15, $15 to $150 Marion County Fair This year’s fair features pigeon races, chainsaw carving, live music, a cheerlead-
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A & E CALENDAR comedy –– James Franco, Craig Robinson, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Jay Baruchel, Emma Watson, Michael Cera, Jason Segel and Rihanna –– all play versions of themselves. It could be a riot –– mild-mannered Cera is presented as a pervy cokehead, which sounds amusing –– or it could end up so stuffed with inside jokes and Hollywood references that it sinks under the weight of its own self-satisfaction. You know, the way Franco did when he cohosted the Academy Awards a couple of years ago. Box Office Release Date (June 12)
Man of Steel The Internship Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson could have done a sequel to the smash hit comedy Wedding Crashers, but they opted to reunite for an original story instead. Thank you, Vince and Owen! The guys play out-of-work forty-something watch salesmen who decide to try for new careers by becoming interns at Google, which is known for its almost-preschoolishly colorful offices and numerous progressive perks. The demands of the internship program are high and the men find themselves competing with younger interns that are just as skilled and hungry as they are –– if not more so. Sounds like an interesting, unusual premise –– a novelty in the summer season. Box Office Release Date (June 7) Rapture-Palooza Do you know Craig Robinson? Darryl from The Office? The star of Peebles? Hot Tub Time Machine ? Robinson is so good I’d go to a Smurfs movie if he was in it. But he wouldn’t be because he’s too cool to do that. Here’s the set-up for his latest. The Rapture happens and a billion people go to Heaven. Meanwhile, Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) and her boyfriend Ben (John Francis Daley) are left behind in Seattle. Their apocalyptic ennui is interrupted when Satan (Robinson) moves to the neighborhood and sets his romantic sights on Lindsey. The red-band trailer is funny and it’s got Craig Robinson. Hell yes! Box Office Release Date (June 7) This Is The End This could be very good or downright insufferable. The cast of the apocalypse
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A & E CALENDAR The Heat The latest from Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is a mismatched cop buddy comedy. Sure, mismatched cop buddy comedies have been done to death, but it’s a sturdy genre and who cares, anyway, it stars Sandra Bullock (America’s sweetheart, wronged by that rat bastard Jesse James) and Melissa McCarthy, the breakout star of Bridesmaids. Those two could make a comedy about menopausal nuns into a hit. Hey, that’s not a bad premise –– and you wouldn’t have to change the title! Box Office Release Date (June 28) Planet Indy: Trashed This documentary illustrates the effects of global warming and the problems with the way we handle our waste. Tobias Theatre at the IMA, 4000 Michigan Road., June 13, 7 p.m., $5 to $9
JULY The Lone Ranger This is not the baby boomers’ Lone Ranger. Well, the Lone Ranger may be similar, but get a load of Tonto! That’s Johnny Depp under the tribal face paint, scarf and bird hat. The story is told from Tonto’s point of view, because he was always more interesting than his masked partner, played by Armie Hammer. The epic Western adventure comes from Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and serves as this year’s mega-uber Forth of July blockbuster, even if Disney did force the filmmakers to cut their budget from a reported $250 million to a paltry $215. Box Office Release Date (July 3) Pacific Rim Giant human-piloted robots battle giant monsters called kaiju (Japanese for “giant monsters”), but if you’re thinking this sounds like Transformers vs. Godzilla you’re wrong, because this production has no legal connection to those productions and besides, we don’t think these giant robots transform into anything. The director is Guillermo del Toro ( Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), so expect the movie to be smart and quirky as well as GIGANTIC and EARTH-SHATTERING. Hey, and the epic stars Charlie Hunnam from Sons of Anarchy, Idris Elba from The Wire and Charlie Day from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia . Can’t get much more eclectic than that! Box Office Release Date (July 12) Indiana Black Expo Film Festival Audiences attending this year’s IBE will have a chance to view renowned independent films about African American culture. Full schedule and selections to be announced. Tobias Theatre at the IMA, 4000 Michigan Rd., (July 13 –14), noon, prices vary
Planet Indy: Trashed Indy Film Fest Since 2004 this festival has grown into one of the most valued cultural events in the city every year, showing the best in independent films from all over the world. Multiple locations, July 18 – 28 R.I.P.D. Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, MaryLouise Parker and Kevin Bacon star in this supernatural cop story based on a graphic novel. Bridges plays an 1880s marshall who is part of the Rest in Peace Department, a law enforcement agency of dead police officers and sheriffs protecting the people of Earth from creepy otherworldly things. Reynolds plays a recently-deceased cop working with Bridges. Oh, and when the living look at Bridges, they see a beautiful woman instead of long-haired, bearded Bridges. Why? I guess because the premise wasn’t freaky enough. Box Office Release Date (July 19) Girl Most Likely Kristen Wiig stars as failed NYC playwright, who stages a fake suicide for sympathy after getting dumped by her upscale boyfriend. Bad idea, as she ends up in the custody of her estranged mother, Annette Bening, a gambling addict who lives on the Jersey Shore. Oh, and Wiig’s childhood room has been rented out to Darren Criss from [ Glee ]. Sure, the premise sounds more depressing than funny, but it’s listed as a comedy and Wiig has a good track record in that department. Box Office Release Date (July 19)
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A & E CALENDAR there! In 2159 the well-to-do live above the Earth in a high-tech space station called “Elysium,” while the regular folks make do on the crappy surface of our planet. When factory worker Damon gets contaminated at work, he sets off for Elysium to save himself by doing an involuntary brain swap with one of the elite William Fichtner. His plan disturbs the Elysium leader, Foster, who dispatches a psycho problem-fixer (District 9’s Sharlto Copley) to nip it! Nip it in the bud! Box Office Release Date (August 9)
The Wolverine Remember 2009’s X-Men Origins – Wolverine? Let’s all try to forget it, okay? This new and darker edition is based, probably loosely, on the well-regarded Chris Claremont/Frank Miller Marvel miniseries from the ‘80s that focuses on the mutant with the adamantium-fused skeleton, bad attitude and badder hairstyle as he travels through Japan fighting ninjas and finding love and stuff. Hugh Jackman returns to the role and if you think being 44 years-old means he’s any less buff, just wait until you see this dude with his shirt off. Woah! Box Office Release Date (July 26)
AUGUST 300: Rise of an Empire 300 was a big badass battle –– filled epic with thunderous speeches, homoeroticism and abs-a-poppin.’ Since most of the cast died –– magnificently! –– the sequel focuses on navel battles between the Persians and the Athenians. And no, when I say naval battles I’m not referring to the indentations surrounded by hyperdefined six packs. Rodrigo Santoro and Lena Heady return as royalty, but Eva Green takes the spotlight as Artemisia, warrior commander of Xerxes’ naval fleet. The screenplay, co-written by 300 director Zack Snyder, is based on Frank
The Wolverine Miller’s yet-to-be-released graphic novel. Box Office Release Date (August 2) Elysium Matt Damon and Jodie Foster in a sci-fi epic with social commentary, from District 9 writer-director Neill Blomkamp. I am so
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Cassandra Clare’s first book in her series of best-selling young adult fantasies comes to the big screen. I wonder why it’s coming to the big screen in late August when most of its target audience has gone back to school? It’s probably part of some brilliant marketing plan too sophisticated for my little brain to understand. Anyhoo, Lily Collins plays a girl who discovers she’s part of a long line of demon-slayers. And you thought the SATs were hard. Box Office Release Date (August 23) Waiting for Guffman at IRT This story about an off-broadway director crafting a show about his quirky, small hometown is coming to the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., Aug. 29, 7 p.m., $8 John Hughes Votes Visit the IMA blog to vote for your favorite John Hughes film (The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles ) to be shown on August 30. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., Aug. 30, 9:30 p.m., $6 to $10 Bike-IN Movies Reminisce about the drive-in days by taking your bike to Garfield Park to enjoy these free outdoor flicks. June 7, The Goonies; July 5, A Christmas Story; and Aug. 2, Spaceballs. Garfield Park Arts Center, 2345 Pagoda Dr., 9 p.m., Free
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS MAY Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination Explore the futuristic inventions of the Star Wars franchise with real science to explain the sci-fi fantasies. Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., May 25 to Sept. 2, prices vary
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Nathaniel Russell: The Opposite of Lost Local artist Nathaniel Russell displays work from his zine, which is filled with absurdly fake flyers. Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, 1043 Virginia Ave., June 7 – 30, prices vary Rutherford Chang: We Buy White Albums In an extensive collection effort, Rutherford Chang has displayed an interactive catalogue of more than 650 firstpressings of the Beatles’ White Albums. Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, 1043 Virginia Ave., June 7 – 30, prices vary Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace Check out this monthly marketplace’s goods, from vintage clothes, antiques, upcycled and recycled everything. While shopping enjoy Sun King beer and food trucks. Glendale Town Center, 6101 N. Keystone Ave., June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 Under Construction Highlighted artists explore the constructive process using a wide range of mediums and materials, featuring Scott Hazard, Margi Weir and more. Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., June 14 – Aug. 11, prices vary
SPORTS & RECREATION MAY Indianapolis 500 This Indianapolis tradition offers plenty of entertainment for anyone looking to spend time at the track. Whether it’s tailgating, talking shop, the food or you love watching those gleaming pieces of metal and legend zoom by, this 97th Indianapolis 500 is an event you don’t want to miss. Once an ingenious testing ground to improve and inspire innovation in the nation’s growing automotive industry, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway now hosts
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a yearly celebration of motoring for more than 300,000 people. We’re going to savor as much of the event this year as possible, from the events leading up to the race –– like Community Day, Carb Day and Legends Day –– to the competition for the Borg-Warner Trophy. 4790 W. 16th St, indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500 May 22 – Carb Day May 23 – Indy Lights Practice and Qualifications May 24 – Coors Light Carb Day May 25 – Legends Day May 26 – 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500
JUNE Masters Polo Tournament What? Polo in Indianapolis? To go along with our proposed cricket stadium? It’s bicycle polo, you ninny! See this Masters Polo Tournament stage a series of exciting competitions over the course of the day. At press time we didn’t have a lot of details, so go to http: indybikepolo. org to find out more. Arsenal Park, 1400 E 46th St, June 1 NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships Indianapolis is lucky enough to host this competitive sporting event this year, with athletes from Division I, II and III displaying the elegant efficiency of collegiate rowing. Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W. 56th St., May 31 to June 2, 8:30 a.m., $10 to $40 Tour de Cure If our city’s world-famous motor sports venue is letting cyclists on the track it’s got to be for a good cause –– and it is! Ride to benefit the American Diabetes Association and help meet the $675,000 goal. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., June 8, 7:30 a.m., $200 fundraising minimum eXpedition Zip Line Night Flights From sunset into the cover of darkness, this Brown County zip line tour will take you on a trip under the nighttime sky. Call or go online to book a spot. June 8, 8:30 to 11 p.m. & June 22, 8:30 to 11 p.m., eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road 4th Annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge To benefit the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, sports professionals, mascots
A & E CALENDAR Party Crashers vs Twin City Derby Girls Plan B July 27 – CCDG Socialites vs Black-n-Bluegrass RollerGirls All-Stars (Latonia, Kent.); CCDG Party Crashers vs City of Fists (Kokomo, Ind.) August 10 – CCDG Socialites vs Fox Cityz Foxz (Appleton, Wisc.) Saturday Night Speedball Self-equipped players in teams or as individuals are invited to compete at the Midwest’s most friendly paintball practice grounds. eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, 6 to 9 p.m., first and third Saturdays of every month (ends Sept. 21), prices vary
JULY Keenan Plew, Indy Alley Cats and media personalities play a funfilled softball game. Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., June 13, 5 to 9:30 p.m., price TBA
family fun day. The Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Road, June 30, 8 a.m., $24 to $35
Run For Your Lives: ZombieInfested 5K Whether you’re a flesh-eating monster, you’re running for your life or you’re just watching from the sidelines, this event is sure to please –– and there’s an Apocalypse Party after the race! Boondocks Farms, 8001 Grant City Road, June 22, all day, prices vary
Indy AlleyCats Indianapolis’ prodigious professional ultimate disk (Frisbee) team performs best when a mass of people come out to Kuntz Stadium this season. The Cats are taking the American Ultimate Disk League (AUDL) by storm since the organizations founding. Now with twelve teams and two divisions, the AUDL is turning heads nationally. Competition from the Cats has been followed intensely as they gear up for the playoffs this summer. Join us this summer as we cheer on the AlleyCats at home, and in spirit via YouTube and Twitter while they’re taking names out of town. At Kuntz Stadium (1502 W. 16th St) myalleycats.com Key events June 2 – vs Chicago Windy City Wildfire, 7:30 p.m. June 9 – vs Detroit Mechanix, 7:30 p.m. June 16 – vs Madison Radicals, 7:30 p.m. June 29 – vs Detroit Mechanix, 7:30 p.m. July 6 – vs Minnesota Wind Chill, 7:30 p.m,
The Legends of the Ring All-time boxing greats Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Robert Durán present a pageant of pugilistic discussions, archived footage and field questions from the audience. Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., June 23, $57 to $97 24 Hours of Booty Butler University hosts the Booty Loop for its second year as more than 400 riders raise over $200,000 for cancer research. Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., June 28, 7 p.m., $200 fundraising minimum Fishers Freedom Festival’s Annual 5K Walk/Run & Two Mile Family Walk Run, jog or walk in the 25th year of the scenic trek through Fishers, which includes a Kiddie Run and an award ceremony afterward. Roy G. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr. (Fishers), June 29, 8 a.m., prices vary 6th Annual Indianapolis Kids Triathlon Children of all athletic experience levels are welcome to participate in the small fry division (ages 6 and younger) junior division (ages 7 to 10) or senior division (ages 11 to 14) triathlon, followed by a
Circle City Derby Girls The tough-as-nails derby ladies of our city’s namesake are athletes of the highest caliber, giving serious competitive spirit to a fantastically violent, visual sport – without pay, endorsements or corporate sponsorships. In the true character of the Midwest, these athletes collect both injuries and points by bringing the exciting sport to Indianapolis. Be sure to catch the handful of home matches this summer. The Forum in Fishers, 9022 E. 126th St., (Fishers) circlecityderbygirls.com June 15 – CCDG Socialites vs Twin City Derby Girls Travelers (Champaign-Urbana, Ill.); CCDG
Indiana Fever NUVO couldn’t be more proud of our 2012 WNBA Championship winners, the Indiana Fever and series MVP Tamika Catchings! Games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse are exhilarating experiences, since we’re home to some of the league’s greatest players. Since the team’s start in 2000, the Fever have proven their worth consistently by qualifying for playoffs, earning awards, giving back to the community and playing with the tenacious competitive spirit of Indianapolis. This season’s roster is sure to bring crowds out to games both home and away. At Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St, wnba.com/fever Key events July 11 – vs The Minnesota Lynx, who fell to the heat of the Fever in last year’s championship game, come to Indy for what’s sure to be a nail-biter! July 23 – vs The New York Liberty come to town to take on our champions. Make it out to the game to cheer The Fever on to victory! Indianapolis Indians While many wish for a Hoosier team in the major leagues, we’re happy to spend an afternoon and evening at Victory Field with the Indianapolis Indians. The ballpark has been voted the best in America by Sports Illustrated for its melding of modern amenities with the old-fashioned atmosphere that accompanies America’s favorite pastime. A healthy mix of great baseball games and gorgeous summer weather seems like the perfect way to spend evenings this season. Join us in supporting the Indianapolis Indians in their 2013 season! Victory Field,501 W. Maryland St., indyindians.com Key events July 4 – vs Louisville Bats. Celebrate Independence Day by treating you and yours to a day
of baseball and fun as the Indians take on the Louisville Bats! July 27 – vs Syracuse Chiefs. Spend a Saturday enjoying a game between the Indianapolis Indians and the Syracuse Chiefs! Brickyard 400 Gear up to the race with the Hauler Parade on Thursday, the Brickyard Sports Car Challenge on Friday, the Inaugural Indiana 250 on Saturday and the race itself on Sunday. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., July 25 to 28, times vary, $40 to $150
AUGUST Mass Ave Criterium NUVO’s very exciting cycling extravaganza, the Elite Indiana State Criterium Championships, is not only an exhilarating race but also features workshops, contests, food, movies and beer. Enjoy one of Indy’s most popular cultural districts as racers take on the 45 degree turns of the Criterium course! Starting line in front of Chatterbox Jazz Club, 435 Mass Ave., Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m., FREE Red Bull Indianapolis GP One of the only events at the Speedway that features drivers on two-wheels, the Indianapolis Moto GP is in its fifth year. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Aug. 16 to 18, times vary, $70 to $130
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JULY TOTS: Flesh and Blood A Christian family full of sexual repression, secrets and perversion desperately tries to stick it out in this play by Ron Spencer. Theatre on the Square, 627 Mass Ave., July 7 to 27, times vary, $20 to $25
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THEATER & DANCE JUNE The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis In a provocative and wickedly witty adaption, this theatre hit could make you rethink the way that demons influence your everyday life. Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., June 1, 4 and 8 p.m., $41 to $91 West Side Story See the excitement of the greatest love story ever written performed live on stage as powerful as it was when it premiered. Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., June 4-9, times vary, $25+ Ana Gasteyer: Elegant Songs From a Handsome Woman From Broadway and Saturday Night Live, Ana Gasteyer shows off her wit and style in this set of songs and stories. The Cabaret Club, 121 Monument Circle, Ste 516, June 6 to 7, 8 p.m., $55 to $75 Intimate Opera: Julius Caesar IndyFringe takes on an ambitious production of Handel’s Julius Caesar, stripping the piece to only its most primal instincts. IndyFringe Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., June 7, 8 and 14, 15, 8 p.m., $10 to $20
Q Artistry: Zirkusgrimm Brothers Grimm fairy tales + circus + Q Artistry = epic. Join Q as they explore the darker side of the fairy tale in this fantasy music, dance, and comedy experience. With a cast including Thomas Cardwell, Georgeanna Smith, and Ben Asaykwee (among many others). Q Artistry, 5515 E Washington St., July 12 to 27, times vary $17 to $20 Love, Loss and What I Wore, at The Phoenix Theatre Through the use of clothes, these vignettes and monologues tell the story of a humorous and poignant life. The Phoenix Theatre, 749 Park Ave., July 18 to Aug. 18, times vary, $18 Karen Irwin: A Piece Of Her Heart Local theatre veteran Karen Irwin pays tribute to Janis Joplin in this musical journey through transformation. The Cabaret Club, 121 Monument Circle, Ste 516, July 26 and 27, 8 p.m., $25 to $45
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FARMERS’ MARKETS TUESDAY Stadium Village Farmers’ Market This market, located in Shapiro’s parking lot, features produce, meats, honey, baked goods and other products. Accepts SNAP / food stamps. Visit each week for a different theme. 801 S Meridian St., Tuesdays 4 p.m.-7 p.m. May 22 – September 1st Tuesday: Art Appreciation 2nd Tuesday: Health & Wellness 3rd Tuesday: Community Partners 4th Tuesday: Green Living
WEDNESDAY Original Farmers’ Market Downtown at the Indianapolis City Market The Indianapolis City Market houses the original farmers’ market downtown. This large market offers produce, meats, dairy products, baked goods, spices, herbs, kettle corn, granola, wine, and much more. Different vendors close at different times. Related to this market is the Indy Winter Farmers’ Market, located in the market building during the winter months. 222 E Market St, Outside the City Market located on Market Street, between Delaware and Alabama Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May – October
THURSDAY Meridian Farmers’ Market The market at 38th & Meridian features a variety of vendors, selling produce, baked goods, honey, beef, pork, eggs, and chicken. Some vendors accept WIC vouchers. Pets are welcome. 3808 N. Meridian St. Thursdays 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m. June 6 – October 24 Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market Abundant Life Church hosts this market every Thursday from June to September.
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Green Market at Traders Point Creamery The Green Market at Traders Point Creamery is Indiana’s first yearround farmers’ market. The market features produce, coffee, dog treats, baked goods, eggs, body care products, crafts and other great products created and grown within one hour of Indianapolis. Breakfast in the barn is served from 9 to 11 a.m. during the winter season and dinner during the summer season. Summer markets will be moved inside the barn during inclement weather. 9101 Moore Road, (Zionsville) Fridays 5 p.m.–8 p.m. May – October
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INDEX Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market .........................43 Americanarama......................... 6, 21 Ana Gasteyer: Elegant Songs From a Handsome Woman ............41 Angola Balloons Aloft ...................29 Beer and Bluegrass Festival ............9 Bier Brewery and Taproom ............13 Bike-IN Movies at Garfield Park..5, 36 Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival...................... 9, 29 Binford Farmers’ Market ...............43 Black Acre Brewing Company .......13 Bloomington Brewing Co. .............13 Bonnaroo ......................................11 Brew-Ha-Ha 5 ................... 13, 15, 17 Brickyard 400 ................................39 Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market .......43 Broad Ripple Music Fest ..................9 Brugge Brasserie ...........................13 Buck Creek Players: Oklahoma! ....41 Bunbury ........................................11 Carmel Farmers’ Market ................43 Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge .......38 Chicago Blues Festival...................11 Chicago Jazz Festival.....................11 Circus City Festival ........................29 Concerts on the Canal ...................25 Cool Creek Summer Concert Series ..............................23 Cumberland Farmers’ Market ........43 Cutters Brewing Co. ......................13 Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana................7 Drum Corps International................6 Electric Forest ................................11 eXpedition Zip Line Night Flights ..38 Fantastic Fountain Art Show .........38 Feast of Lanterns ....................... 7, 31 Festival of the Arts ..........................6 Final Fridays at the IMA ................23 Fishers Freedom Festival’s Annual 5K Walk/Run & Two Mile Family Walk .39 Flat 12 Bierwerks ..........................13 Forecastle Festival .........................11 Fountain Square Brewing Co. ........15 Freedom Blast .................................6 French Market Festival ....................7 Gen Con .................................... 6, 31 Good Times, Good People Music Festival .................................9
Green Market at Traders Point Creamery ..............43 Greenwood Farmers’ Market........43 IMAF .......................................... 5, 9 Indian Market and Festival .............5 Indiana Black Expo......... 6, 9, 29, 35 Indiana City Brewing Co...............15 Indiana Fever ...............................39 Indiana State Fair ................. 6, 9, 31 Indiana Wind Symphony ..............25 Indianapolis Greek Festival ............7 Indianapolis Indians .....................39 Indianapolis Kids Triathlon ...........39 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: .. 5, 25 Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace ...38 Indianapolis 500 ...................... 9, 38 Indy Film Fest ........................... 6, 35 Indy Hostel Summer Concert Series ............................23 Indy Park Series ............................23 Indy Pride .......................................5 IndyFringe Festival ................... 7, 41 Intimate Opera: Julius Caesar ......41 Irish Fest.........................................7 Irvington Artist Series ...................23 Irvington Farmers’ Market ............43 Jazz in the Park ............................23 John Hughes Votes .......................36 Karen Irwin: A Piece of her Heart ....41 Listen Local Summer Concert Series ............................23 Lollapalooza.................................11 Love, Loss, and What I Wore, at the Phoenix Theatre ...............41 Marion County Fair .................. 5, 29 Mass Ave Criterium ......................39 Masters Polo Tournament.............38 Meridian Farmers’ Market ............43 Midnight Madness at Keystone Art Cinemas ............31 Monty Python and the Holy Grail at Sun King Brewery ..................31 Motus Dance Theatre: Pairings .....41 Nathaniel Russell: The Opposite of Lost ..................38 NCAA Events................................38 Noblesville Farmers’ Market .........43 NUVO Cultural Vision Awards ......29 Original Farmers’ Market Downtown at the Indianapolis City Market ..43 Orion Music and More .................11 Penrod Arts Fair ..............................7
Pitchfork Music Festival ...............11 Planet Indy: Trashed .....................35 RAM Restaurant and Brewery ......15 Recycle Fest............................... 9, 27 Red Bull Indianapolis GP ...............39 Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery...............................15 Run For Your Lives: Zombie-Infested 5K .......................39 Rushmore at the IMA ....................36 Rutherford Chang: We Buy White Albums................38 Saturday Night Speedball..............39 Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company .............15 Spring Awakening .........................11 Stadium Village Farmers’ Market .....43 Star Spangled Symphony .......... 5, 29 Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination .....................36 Style Wars .....................................31 Summer Solstice at the IMA ...... 5, 29 Summer Solstice Barter Fair ..........29 Summercamp ................................11
Summerfest ...................................11 Sun King Brewing Company..........15 Sun King Concert Series ................23 Talbot Street Art Fair ................. 5, 29 The Legends of the Ring ................39 The Polyphonic Spree .............. 19, 25 The Screwtape Letters, by CS Lewis ...41 Three Pints Brewery ......................15 Tin Man Brewing Company ...........15 TOTS: Flesh and Blood ...................41 Tour de Cure..................................38 Under Construction .......................38 Upland Brewing Company ...........15 Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival....................... 5, 29 Vogue’s 75th Anniversary Party .. 19, 29 Wabash Riverfest ..........................29 Waiting for Guffman at IRT ...........36 Wasted Wednesday at the Sinking Ship .....................23 West Side Story .............................41 Zionsville Farmers’ Market ............43 Zirkusgrimm ..................................41
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