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Welcome to summer in Indianapolis. If you live in the Circle City, you’ve probably noticed that what used to be called “Naptown” is now a hotbed of culture and cuisine. It’s a diverse, tolerant city (excepting, occasionally, that little patch of grass where the Statehouse lives) that’s matured into one of the finest places in the Midwest. Want proof? Start flipping through the pages of this guide. We open with “Festivals” — everything from Circle City IN Pride to Gen Con to the State Fair. That’s followed by hundreds of events in the worlds of music, arts, food and sports. Each section opens with some pretty cool picks from the editor charged with assembling those particular goodies, and more “Best Bets” are sprinkled throughout. There’s a handy index in the back, too, P. 62 & 63 — all the events herein are listed chronologically, including a roundup of all the free stuff happening this season.
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It’s festival time! Early signs of summer in Indiana: checkered flags, the smell of ethnic eats and a big ol’ Pride parade. Yep, when the weather turns warm, the good people of Indy have as many food/ music/libation and general entertainment options as much larger cities. From GenCon to the Fair, Solstice to Greek Fest, the Circle City is packed with goodies for the belly, the eyes, the ears and the soul. Don’t see your fave listed? We probably ran out of pages. Check nuvo.net for more.
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Military Park, 601 W. New York St., $10 (designated drivers)
500 Festival Parade MAY 12-1:30 p.m. On the eve of the Indianapolis 23 500, the IPL 500 Festival Parade will take place downtown and will also be broadcasted nationwide. This is not only one of the original events of the 500 Festival, but also a signature event in the United States. The parade features spectacular floats, giant helium balloons, costumed characters, marching bands, specialty units, and well-known celebrities. Keeping up with tradition, the 33 starting drivers of the Indianapolis 500 will serve as honorary grand marshals. This is a larger than life celebration that is fun for the whole family. Downtown Indy, reserved seating $15-35, otherwise free
JUNE Indy Pride See Best Bet info box, right. Vintage Indiana JUN 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Music, food, and of course, 6 wine — you’ll be able to sample over 200 award-winning vinos. How big is this thing? The first 10,000 — TEN THOUSAND — attendees get a free etched glass. If you’ve got the coin, drop the 50 bucks for the early-bird ticket and be one of the first thousand to beat the crowds.
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Sweetwater Gear Fest JUN JUN Times vary. Sweetwater is a 12 - 13 massive musician’s/sound tech’s online warehouse, but once a year their bricks-and-mortar location is where it’s at. Workshops, advice and yes, food for everyone from percussionists to pedal freaks, EDM producers to church engineers. There are live performances, a flea market, cut-rate prices on gear and free guitar re-stringing. 5501 US Hwy 30 W (Fort Wayne), FREE Indy Italian Fest JUN JUN 5 p.m-11 p.m Spaghetti CANNOLI 12 - 13 sausage CANNOLI wine CANNOLI fettucine CANNOLI CANNOLI CANNOLI. And music, too, all part of the Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival, a legit oh-my-goodness-are-we-inJersey style ethnic blast that includes everything from amusement-park rides to an authentic traditional Italian religious procession before mass on Saturday night. AND free parking. Bellisimo! Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 520 Stevens St., FREE Talbot St. Art Fair JUN JUN June 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 13 - 14 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. We love this one, and not just ‘cause it’s free. From the website:
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Circle City IN Pride Circle City IN Pride is the largest fundraiser for Indy Pride, Inc., which produces events that educate and honor the history of the LGBT communities, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight communities. The Cadillac Barbie Pride parade — 10 a.m. on the last day of the festival — is the centerpiece of a day that sees thousands upon thousands of folks who believe in tolerance and equality gathering downtown. Headlining performers this year include country star Chely Wright (who came out in 2007), Bianca del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race winner from season six) and a li’l thing called “marriage equality.” Locations vary, FREE JUN
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“With over 270 artists from across the nation, this juried art fair continues to be ranked as one of the finest fairs in the country.Talbot Street Art Fair is located between 16th & 20th streets, between Delaware & Pennsylvania in the historic Herron-Morton Neighborhood. This is a family friendly event with plenty to see and do for everyone.” FREE Independent Music + Art Festival JUN Noon-8 p.m. The IMAF (along with 13 INDIEana Handicraft exchange) completes the trifecta of awesome on the second Saturday in June. Between Pride, Talbot St. and IMAF, your day should be completely booked with Indy’s cultural best. The event “honors local musicians and artists who perform original live music and create original work. It provides a unique opportunity for interaction with other local artists and the community. … Bands are featured on two stages in the exterior courtyard of the Harrison Center in conjunction with the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange, a D.I.Y. contemporary craft fair featuring handmade goods ranging from plush toys to bath and body products, from screenprinted rock ‘n’ roll poster art to custom vintageinspired western wear, from fanciful undergarments to wooden jewelry.” Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., FREE Marion County Fair JUN JUN Times vary. Need a corndog fix 19 - 28 before the State Fair? This great country-in-the-city event has been running for 85 years — and not just because tractor pulls are AMAZING. See you at the hog-calling contest. Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E. Troy Ave., prices vary Juneteenth JUN 10 a.m.-4 p.m. One of many events at the 20 Eiteljorg this summer, the museum will mark the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day that slavery finally ended in the U.S. (Union troops landing at Galveston, TX informed the locals that the Civil War was over and enforced emancipation on June 19, 1865.) The day’s events include “lectures and readings, including a presentation of the Emancipation Proclamation; music by the Asante Children’s Theater; hands-on activities, including an ice cream-making demonstration by Freetown Village; the Black Cowboy Association; a community fair featuring local organizations; food; “red pop” (a Juneteenth staple) and much, much more!” Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., free with admission
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Summer Solstice: Giant Picnic JUN Noon-4 p.m. Welcome summer at the IMA 20 by bringing a blanket and having a picnic lunch with several hundred of your closest friends. You bring the food, the Museum provides the music and games — and of course, the art. Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Virginia
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Familia Fest: El Dia de la Familia 1-11 p.m. The city’s largest recurring Hispanic-cultural event is back for its 15-year anniversary. Familia Fest - El Dia de la Familia, or the Day of the Family offers the community a wide range Latin foods, music and family fun. Radio Latina, Indianapolis’ Spanish radio station holds down the fort at the live music stage featuring local, regional and national acts. And of course there will be food, lots of it. Attendees can sample authentic Latin Cuisines from countries like Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. And it’s all free! Military Park, 601 W. New York St., FREE JUN
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B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, included with admission Brew Ha-Ha JUN 3-7 p.m. What? A benefit for the Phoenix 20 Theatre with food, music and CRAFT BEER? This thing has less the feel of a “festival” than “block party” — and the ales and lagers never disappoint. The party gets packed, so the early-bird ticket, though pricey, is a great way to ensure you’ll grab a taste of your faves. 700 block N. Park Ave., $10 designated drivers, $30 advance, $35 day-of, $50 VIP (early entry at 2 p.m.), 21+ Taste of Bloomington JUN 3-11 p.m. OK, so you’d rather head to 20 B-Town this particular weekend? The Visit Bloomington folks tell us this event features “dozens of Bloomington’s best restaurants, local wineries and breweries and live musical entertainment at Showers Common, just next door to the Bloomington City Hall.” Additionally, “this is truly one of the best weekends of the year to be in Bloomington. Other great events scheduled for the same weekend as Taste of Bloomington include: Arts Fair on the Square … and Bloomington
Familia Fest: El Dia de la Familia See Best Bet info box, P.8. Indy PopCon JUN JUN Times vary. The PopCon peeps say: 26 - 28 “PopCon was founded to celebrate all aspects of pop culture, rather than just hyper focusing on a specific genre.” And PopCons has a lot of said aspects kicking around in the tank: comics, gaming, anime — they put the pop in pop culture whether you’re a cosplayer, a gamer or just a fan. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., prices vary Indian Market/Fest JUN JUN During museum hours. From the 27 - 28 Eiteljorg: “Join us for a weekend celebration of Native American cultures through art, music, dance, demonstrations, food and more. Featuring Native performers and more than 150 artists from more than 60 tribes, Indian Market and Festival is a one-of-a kind cultural experience right here in the Midwest.” Many, many awards are handed out, too. Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington St., with admission
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Fountain Square Music Festival JUL JUL Times vary. There are three runup 1 - 4 events that feature free music on the Plaza, plus events at Radio Radio, White Rabbit, the Hi-Fi and Joyful Noise, but the headline attraction is the Shelby St. all-day music event, a $10 ticket on the Fourth. The main stage and the beer garden host more than a dozen bands before the fireworks are launched from the Regions Bank Building — and Fountain Square affords a great view of the pyrotechnics. Locations and prices vary. Star Spangled Symphony JUL JUL 8 p.m. One of the annual 2 - 4 packed-house (lawn?) highlights of the Marsh Symphony on the Prairie series. The gates open at 5, so bring the lawn chairs and blankets and Frisbees and vino and craft beer and cold chicken and enjoy Alfred Savia and the ISO kickin’ out the patriotic jams. Now 34 years running, this show always ends with the 1812 Overture complete with live cannons and a Sousa/fireworks duet. Aaaah Ooooh. Conner Prairie, $31-89 Freedom Blast JUL 9:45 p.m. Fireworks are launched from the 4 top of the Regions Bank Building, wrapping up a day-long celebration in Downtown Indy. Ooooh. Aaaah. 1 Indiana Square, FREE
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a must-go event. Opa! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St. (Carmel), price TBD
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MUSIC Houndmouth.............................................................. P.16 Randy King and The New Positions, The Handcuffs.... P.16 Girl Pride 2015 .......................................................... P.17 Musical Family Tree Fundraiser................................... P.17 Rodeo Ruby Love Final Show..................................... P.20
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Jason Aaron Coons EP Release Party.....P.14 Tad Robinson Album Release Party.......P.14 4th Annual Irvington Folk Festival.........P.17 Heidi Lynne Gluck, Gentleman Caller, Caleb McCoach........................P.17 Indy Release Fest 2...............................P.20
Sunny shows! Indianapolis! Concert season is finally, blessedly upon us. I’m so stoked. There was an abundance of riches to pick for this year’s music section of the Summer CityGuide, but we did our best to pick a variety of the best (and weirdest) events going down in Central Indiana. This section is heavy on outdoors events, because there’s a limited amount of time to sit out on the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park (whew, that’s such a mouthful) before the icy bleakness drives us back inside. There’s plenty of local goodness and brand new albumrelated stuff to pick from too, plus a weirdly large amount of ’90s bands out on tour. One-off shows comprise the bulk of this section, but don’t miss the recurring series section near the end. Pack up your coolers, find your wittiest beer koozie and head out to a show. We’ll see you out there.
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Casey Veggies MAY 6:30 p.m. Veggies takes off a day from his 20 tour with Big Sean for a headlining gig at the Emerson, but what we’re really stoked about is the locals on the opening list, like Drayco McCoy and Duke Algebra. Also opening: Bivienni, Cutboxxx Collective, Mardi Lex, WRDPLY.. Emerson Theater, 4634 E. 10th St., $15 in advance, $20 at door, all-ages EPMD, DJ Scratch MAY 9 p.m. Crush Entertainment is bringing out 21 this big ol’ classic hip-hop show (remember “Strictly Business”?). DJ Scratch will accompany, plus opening sets from DJs Indiana Jones and Rusty Redenbacher. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $20 in advance, $25 at door, 21+ Tad Robinson Album Release Party MAY 7:30, 10 p.m. Grab this local blues/soul 22 release at one of two shows in the area this month; this show at the Jazz Kitchen or one the day before at the Slippery Noodle. Robinson’s latest, Day Into Night, is coming on on Severn Records. Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., $15, 21+ Jason Aaron Coons EP Release Party MAY 9 p.m. You’ve caught slick crooner Jason 22 Aaron Coons (who sometimes goes by JAC) as a poppy opener for big Live Nation shows. He’s
headlining this one though — and rightly so, as it’s the release show for his new EP. The Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave., Ste. 4, $8, 21+ Coors Light Carb Day MAY 8 a.m. gates, 3:30 p.m. show Three 22 bands will perform for the first time at the annual Carb Day Concert May 22 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway infield. And the lineup isn’t too shabby: nineties fave Jane’s Addiction, beloved jammers O.A.R. and .38 Special fill the bill for the free concert — it’s included in your Carb Day admission. And there’s a pit ($10 more) and a party deck ($100+) for you fans that want an upgraded experience. Peep Roy Hobbson’s column on people to avoid before the show. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., free with Carb Day admission of $30, all-ages Indy 500 Snake Pit MAY 7 a.m. Race weekend continues with this 24 huge show — oh, and the race, too. The party that is the Snake Pit has been around since the early days of the Indianapolis 500. Changing and evolving throughout the years, the Snake Pit has settled on welcoming world famous DJs. And this year is no different. Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and A-Trak continue the tradition of big names at this massive party. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., $25 advance, $30 race day plus GA ticket to 500, all-ages
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William Fitzsimmons 8 p.m. Epically bearded Fitzsimmons breezes through Indy with a low-key mini-album called Pittsburgh, dedicated to his late grandmother and the hometown they shared. The Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave., Ste. 4, $15 in advance, $18 at door, 21+ MAY
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6 p.m. High fives to frontmen Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum) and Curt Kirkwood (Meatpuppets) for keeping the bands together all these years. Rathskeller Biergarten, 401 E. Michigan St., $20 in advance, $25 at door, 21+ JUN
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Built To Spill MAY 7 p.m. The brothers Spill are touring new 27 album Untethered Moon. The rock monsters will have support from Wooden Indian Burial Ground, Clarke and The Himselfs. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $20 in advance, $22 at door, 21+ John Hartford Memorial Festival MAY MAY Times vary. They call this one The 28 - 30 Most Laid Back Festival in America; their 2015 lineup features Hot Rize with Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Split Lip Rayfield, Hackensaw Boys, The Larry Keel Experience, Horseshoes and Hand
Grenades, Jamie Hartford and Friends, Bawn in the Mash. You can head down for one day of the fest, or all three. Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground, 5163 SR 135 N, $80 - $125 for three-day pass, all-ages Lana Del Rey MAY We read a blog post the other day that 28 called out Lana Del Rey as the current Sad Teen Magnet De Jour. We think Our Lady of Eternal Bummed-Outness would agree. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., $32+, all-ages
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Houndmouth MAY 8 p.m. These New Albany rockers are doing 28 the Hoosier state proud on big stages; their laid back roots rock jams on Little Neon Limelight (their newest) have brought them to late night shows and festival stages — but they always shine brightest at homestate shows. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $17 in advance, $19 at door, 21+ Randy King and The New Positions, The Handcuffs MAY 8 p.m. Beloved ‘80s locals The Positions are 30 playing out as Randy King and The New Positions now, accompanying acts like Chicago’s The Handcuffs. Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $8, 21+ William Fitzsimmons See Best Bet info box, P.14. New Kids on The Block, TLC, Nelly MAY 7 p.m. This! Lineup! Is! Bananas! 31 Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., prices vary, all-ages
JUNE Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Teen Men JUN 7 p.m. We maintain “The Skin Of My 2 Yellow Country Teeth” is one of the great mid-aught indie rock jams. Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $15, 21+
Buckcherry, Within Reason, PictureYes JUN 8 p.m. All you need to know about what 3 Buckcherry has been up to lately is that their last release featured the word “fuck” in every song title. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $22.50 in advance, $25 at door, 21+ Alt1033’s Alt-imate Birthday JUN 6 p.m. We could have predicted the 7 explosive popularity of headliners Cage The Elephant after catching their ecstatically energetic live show but once. Bleachers, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness and Joywave add support at this long fest celebrating the one-year mark of local radio station Alt1033. (PSA: Catch music editor Katherine Coplen’s all-local show on Alt1033 every Sunday night at 10 p.m.) Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., prices vary, all-ages Soul Asylum, Meat Puppets See Best Bet info box, left. Hozier, Dawes JUN 8 p.m. There’s really a lot more to Irish 11 singer-songwriter Hozier than “Take Me To Church.” In fact, we like a lot of his tracks a lot better than that one, which has completely taken
BoDeans JUN 7:30 p.m. Remember all the BoDeans 11 shoutouts on 30 Rock? Ah, the glory days of NBC Thursday night comedy. Rathskeller Biergarten, 401 E. Michigan St., $20 in advance, $25 at door, 21+ Girl Pride 2015 JUN 8 p.m. This Pride event features Ivy Levan, 11 Chely Wright, The Vallures, Crackhead Patty, Cirque Indy, Angel Burlesque, Lola Palooza and Girl Pride DJs. It’s a perfect, ladies-centric way to celebrate Pride. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $25 - $75, 21+ Musical Family Tree Fundraiser JUN 9 p.m. MFT does well to celebrate local 11 music with this lineup featuring Oreo Jones, SIrius Blvck, Digital Dots, Jorma Whittaker, Rachel & Jonny. Wild Cherry Pappas will DJ. White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 E. Prospect St., $5, 21+ The War On Drugs JUN 8 p.m. The War On Drugs were hot 12 contenders for critics choice of the year with last year’s release Lost In The Dream on local label Secretly Canadian. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $20 in advance, $22 at door, 21+
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4th Annual Irvington Folk Festival JUN JUN Times vary. This fun folk fest is 14 - 20 finally four! Okay, no more excuses for alliteration. Seriously, though, plan to pop in and out of the Irvington Folk Festival throughout the week at many of their free and all-ages events. Saturday’s concluding festivities feature The Half Step Sisters, Flatland Harmony Experiment, Scott Ballantine & Andra Faye, Martine Locke and Blue Collar Bluegrass. A full schedule is available online. Various locations in Irvington, prices vary, all-ages Hiss Golden Messenger JUN 8 p.m. MC Taylor slayed his Pitstop Music 15 Fest headlining appearance this spring, with jammier versions of tracks from his killer LP Lateness of Dancers, plus a rousing singalong version of “Drum Song.” By his own admission, Taylor is a big fan of Indiana. In a pre-Pitstop interview, he said, “There’s something about that part of the world in independent music that is really resonant for me. Mainly because of people like Nat and Chris Swanson and Secretly Canadian.” We’ll take you any time you want to visit, MC. (PS: Don’t miss his awesome split with Hoosier artist Elephant Micah. They each recorded one another’s songs, and Taylor’s interpretation of
BEST BET Heidi Lynne Gluck, Gentleman Caller, Caleb McCoach 8 p.m. This is the first chance to see Gluck play her new solo EP The Only Girl in the Room, but chances are you’ve heard her play before. She’s a sought-after player with parts on releases from Margot and The Nuclear So and So’s and Lily and Madeleine. Fellow Lil and Mad collaborator Kenny Childers will perform as Gentleman Caller, in addition to Caleb McCoach — from whom we’re eagerly expecting new material. The Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave. Ste. 4, $7, 21+ JUN
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Wanda Jackson 8 p.m. Jackson had to cancel her last booked stop in Indy, so we’re happy to see her back through these parts. The legendary singer/yodeler has made some hip connections in the past few years: recording with Justin Townes Earle and Jack White. Of course she’s always been the definition of cool (she dated Elvis!). But a resurgence of interest in rockabilly has Jackson back on top once again. Here’s a bit from an interview with Jackson talking about her thoughts on the recent popularity of rockabilly: “If you can play a guitar at all, if you know three chords, you can sing probably your favorite rockabilly song. I think the innocence of the music, it takes everyone back immediately in your thoughts to the ‘50s, when things were slower paced. When teenagers could be teenagers. They didn’t have to worry so much about walking home from the theater, walking to a restaurant or something. I wish it could still be that way for our young people, but it seems like they have to grow up a little faster these days.” The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St. (Bloomington), $20, 21+ JUN
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Micah’s “My Cousin’s King” is one of the best covers we’ve ever heard.) The Hi-Fi,1043 Virginia Ave., Ste. 4, $10, 21+ The Smashing Pumpkins JUN 8 p.m. This one is billed The Smashing 17 Pumpkins In Plainsong - An Acoustic-Electro Evening. So Old Bill Corg is taking a more chilled out approach to tour this year. We’re into it. Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., $58.50, all-ages Esperanza Spalding JUN 7:30 p.m. It’s a great fit for bass 18 virtuoso Spalding to take the Palladium’s beautiful stage. Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel), prices vary, all-ages
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Whitey Morgan and The 78s, Cody Jinks JUN 8 p.m. Whitey returns to the area after an 19 opening slot for Bob Seger at Bankers Life this spring. So it’s a smaller stage, and a bit south, but we expect no less energy from the man and
his 78s. Catch him in a smaller room while you can: Whitey’s going places. The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St. (Bloomington), $20 - $75, 21+ Bowling For Soup, The Dollyrots, Ivory Tribes JUN 7 p.m. And this is sure to take a while / 24 ‘Cause if we’re going out, we’re goin’ out with style / So we all jump around, and we fall to the ground / Like it’s the last rock show of our lives. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $19.85 in advance, $23 at door, 21+ Wanda Jackson See Best Bet info box, above.
JULY Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Hoodie Allen JUL 7 p.m. This headscratcher of a bill actually 1 makes a ton of sense when you think about it: Wiz rules at picking great pop tracks to rap over; Fall Out Boy is slowly becoming a straight
electro pop act. Somewhere they’ll meet in the middle and make a joint album. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., $25-265, all-ages
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Fountain Square Music Fest JUL JUL Times vary. This fest expands from 1 - 4 one day to four, and from a couple of stages to many more, including outdoor stages on the Plaza and takeovers at Joyful Noise, The Hi-Fi and Radio Radio. The big day is still July 4, though, so if you can only make room for one day in your schedule, make it that one. Various locations, prices vary, some all-ages, some 21+ Ed Sheeran JUL 7:30 p.m. Unlikely teen idol Sheeran also 2 makes unlikely collaborations for a folkie with genre-crossing peeps like Pharrell, Taylor Swift and Hoodie Allen. But it’s on his solo work that Sheeran really shines — and makes the ladies swoon. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., $24-74, all-ages Indypendence Day Concert for Cancer JUL 2 p.m. This Downtown fest features Panic 4 At The Disco, New Politics, Coastle and locals Veseria, Bleedingkeys and Standout Story. Georgia Street, $20-40, all-ages The Rolling Stones JUL 1 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show KEITH. MICK. 4 CHARLIE. RONNIE. They’re coming to the Speedway for an explosive (and expensive) jaunt at the Speedway on the Fourth of July, fireworks and all. This is a Sticky Fingers album tour, so expect “Wild Horse,” “Brown Sugar,” and “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” onstage. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., prices vary, all-ages Melvins JUL 8 p.m. Joyful Noise band Melvins hit up 7 the Vogue with a facesmack of ‘90s sludge beauty. Le Butcherettes will open. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $15 in advance, $20 at door, 21+ Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival JUL 1 p.m. This touring rockfest stops in the 10 middle of their schedule at Noblesville’s Klipsch Music Center. Slayer, King Diamond, The Devil Wears Prada and Hellyeah headline, but there’s plenty of support. Psst: bring earplugs. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., prices vary, all-ages Girls Rock Showcase JUL JUL Time TBA. Girls Rock is one of the 11 18 coolest youth music education programs in Indy, and you can experience a little bit of the magic by attending one of the campers’ Saturday showcases.
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The New Pornographers JUL 7 p.m. It’s difficult to get the Canadian 14 supergroup together, since they’re all highly in-demand artists with their own projects. But The Vogue has done it! So Neko Case, Dan Bejar, Kathryn Calder, John Collins, Todd Fancey, A.C. Newman, Blaine Thurier and Joseph Seiders will be back in Indy once more, this time with opener Thao and The Get Down Stay Down. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $25 in advance, $27 at door, 21+ Dave Matthews Band JUL JUL Times vary. Ol’ reliable Dave is 17 18 back for a two-night stand at Klipsch with his band. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., prices vary, all-ages Yoni Wolf, Serengeti JUL 9:30 p.m. Two Joyful Noise artists stop in 23 at The Bishop with relatively new albums; Yoni and Serengeti know each other well, so we wouldn’t be surprised if they hit the stage together at some point. The Bishop, 123 S. Walnut St. (Bloomington), $10 in advance, $12 at door, 18+
Indy Release Fest 2 JUL 8 p.m. Last year, a bunch of bands took 24 over the Vogue to release a pack of new local albums, and it was a smash. So they’re doing it again, this time with Iamlion, Bad Kleinschmidt, No Pit Cherries, Brother O’ Brother and Sugar Moon Rabbit. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $10-40, 21+ J. Cole, Big Sean, YG, Jeremih See Best Bet info box, below. Incubus, Deftones JUL 6:30 p.m. Certain people of a certain age 26 — we’ll say dudes about 29 - 35 — are almost peeing themselves over their excitement for this double bill. And yes! It’s very exciting. We agree with you, 29 - 35 year old dudes. Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., $33+, all-ages Rodeo Ruby Love JUL 8 p.m. Sad news from the local pop front: 31 longtime punky pop band Rodeo Ruby Love is calling it quits as members go various ways and work on various projects. But they’ll celebrate their ten years as a band with a final show at The Hi-Fi, with Mike Adams at His Honest Weight accompanying. The Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave., Ste. 4, $10, 21+
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J. Cole, Big Sean, YG, Jeremih 6:30 p.m. The No. 1 hip-hop concert of summer 2015. If you’ve only got the cash for one show, make it this one. J. Cole and Big Sean both released albums earlier this year, Cole’s Forest Hills Drive and Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise. Both albums are must listens and worth several replays. They’ll stop by Klipsch on the Forest Hills Drive Tour with special guests YG and Jeremih. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., prices vary, all-ages JUL
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Harry Connick, Jr. AUG 7:30 p.m. Two things you need to know 6 about Harry Connick Jr. First, he’s always right on American Idol — always! Second, he’s enormously talented, and a true delight live. Buy. Your. Tickets. Now. Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel), ticket price TBA, all-ages Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, Chase Bryan AUG 7 p.m. Hot, fried, fresh country. Just the 7 way you like it. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., prices vary, all-ages Foo Fighters AUG 7 p.m. We worship at the altar of Grohl. 27 Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., prices vary, all-ages
Jazz on the Point 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday nights, you can check out two things: boat racing in the reservoir (wave hello to music editor Katherine’s dad, who races weekly) and Jazz on the Point, a music series that kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and features Jazz Kitchen regulars like the Farrelly/Markiewicz Jazz Quintet and Monika Herzig, along with Mitch Shiner, Betty Souza, Everett Greene and Gary Walters. This event alternates on Wednesdays with In Concert with Nature. Eagle Creek Marina, 7602 Walnut Point Drive, park admission required, all-ages JUN
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recurring concert series Tuesday Night Concerts Tuesdays throughout the summer, 7 p.m. A mix of local cover bands and other performing groups take over the Nickel Plate stage on Tuesdays this summer. This Fishers’ Amphitheater is a new staple for summer concerts, and has played
hosts to bands big and small. Bring your picnic basket — and maybe a couple bottles of wine. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, all-ages Deckademics First Fridays First Fridays, 10 p.m. If you came out to our 25th Anniversary party, you may have seen some of the Deckademics students working their techniques. Now, they’ll anchor a brand new First Friday event at Pure. You’ll see some of these students at their first show in public ever. Pure Eatery, 1043 Virginia Ave., Ste. 3, FREE, all-ages Three Trails Music Series Various dates. Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, The Steeldrivers, Joe Louis Walker and Junior Brown are the big names due to play at this yearly free concert series. Happy 150th anniversary to Muncie. Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut (Muncie), FREE, all-ages AMP After Dark Fridays throughout the summer, 9 p.m. So far, organizers have announced Jennie Devoe, Firecracker Blues, Eddie Money, The Band Torn, Slim Pickens, David Fanning, Rodney STepp and The Steppin’ Out Band, Carie Newcomer and Jon Barnard for shows at the Amphitheater. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, all-ages
Blues in the Park MAY SEP 5 p.m. Featured acts at this 10 - 13 Sunday series include The Upsetters, Todd Harold Group, Milton Tee Blues Band, Chubby and The All Stars and On Cue. Watkins Park, 2360 Martin Luther King, Jr. St., FREE, all-ages Holliday Park Summer Concerts MAY JUL 7 p.m. Cathy Morris, Matt Roush, 28 - 23 Dave and Rae and the ISO are some of the artists that play this Thursday night summer concert series. Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, FREE, all-ages Broad Ripple Park Summer Series MAY JUL 6:30 p.m. This free, every-other22 - 31 Friday show features acts like Rodney Stepp and The Steppin’ Out Band, Ferris, Heather Michelle Chapman and more. Grab the pic-a-nic basket, a blanket, and spread out under the trees. Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Ave., FREE, all-ages Jazz in the Park MAY AUG 5 p.m. This annual jazz series goes 31 - 30 down on Sundays at Watkins Park; this summer’s lineup kicks off with the Clifford Ratliff Band, with Music Box, Finnell Factor and George Middleton following. Watkins Park, 2360 Martin Luther King, Jr. St., FREE, all-ages Jazz on the Point See Best Bet info box, P.22.
In Concert with Nature JUN AUG 6:30 p.m. Things get jammy at this 10 - 19 Eagle Creek series, featuring Flatland Harmony Experiment and Hogeye Navvy in the first two slots of the season. This event alternates on Wednesdays with Jazz on the Point. Eagle Creek Marina, 7602 Walnut Point Drive, park admission required, all-ages
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Cool Creek Concert Series JUN JUL 6 p.m. A gorgeous locale and chill 12 - 17 lineup makes the Cool Creek Concert Series a winner for your on select Fridays. This summer Polka Boy, Zanna-Doo!, Cook and Belle, The Flying Toasters and Toy Factory will take the stage. Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., $5 for adults, 12 and under free, all-ages State Fair Free Stage AUG AUG Times vary. The best things in life 7 - 23 are … oh, what is the saying? Oh, yeah. The things in life are free, and that’s what goes down daily at the State Fair Free Stage – hey, it’s in the name! – a summer live music institution and all for the low, low price of fair admission. (State Fair general admission is $12; advance discount tickets are $8; kids 5 and younger are free.) Due to take the stage: Indigo Girls, Morris Day and The Time, Rodney Atkins, The Turtles, The Grass Roots, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the Village People, Big and Rich Craig Morgan, KC and The Sunshine Band and many more, plus a Latino Music Festival and a Gospel Music Festival, on August 9 and August 23, respectively. In this, the Year of the Farmer (official petition to have the Village People add a farmer to celebrate this), we hope to see you at the Free Stage all August long. State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., FREE with fair admission, all-ages
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A summer of diversions Ahh, summer. The time for seven million music festivals, outdoor dining, name it. So what’s to do on a rainy day? Or that random weekend when you’ve discovered you’re too sunburned to head outside? Let’s go with literally hundreds of stage, visual and classical music options (OK, some of which happen to be outside, we know, we know). Like drama? Dancing? Stand-up comedy? The warmer months will be anything but boring in 2015.
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School House Wrong Times vary. Three Dollar Bill — the folks who really do fine sketch comedy here in Indy — tell us that “If your childhood had a face, Three Dollar Bill would punch the taste out of it. Prepare to have your nostalgia gutted with School House Wrong, a twisted take on a most cherished institution: Children’s Edu-tainment. Yep, it’s a parody of Schoolhouse Rock — if it was written by uneducated morons. Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., $20 MAY
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MAY Gold! Riches and Ruin MAR AUG 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call in some extra 7 - 9 security guards for this is a show devoted entirely to gold, and specifically the gold rushes in California, the Black Hills and the Yukon Klondike. Promotional copy promises “objects and images that tell the stories of people, their relationships with the landscape, and the gold they sought and took from it.” Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St., $12 general admission includes exhibit Dream Cars MAY AUG During museum hours. Dan 3 - 23 Grossman, writing for NUVO, said: “The Dream Cars exhibition … highlights the importance of the Motorama auto show (and its French counterpart, The Paris Salon de l’Automobile) as well as the innovators behind the 17 cars showcased in this exhibit created between 1934 and 2010 and the role of the concept car today. But, as IMA Director and CEO Charles Venable alluded to in his opening remarks on April 30 at the press preview prior to the exhibit’s ribbon cutting ceremony, there is more going on here than meets the eye: ‘It’s a pivotal time for the IMA,’ Venable said. ‘Besides cars, we’ve been in the news for all kinds of things as of late… This major exhibition will also help us achieve the ability to be seen as a resource for this community
and for this state that’s broader than only being an art museum which is wonderful in itself but we want to have a broader audience that will come here for all kinds of things.’” Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $18 general admission includes exhibit Art Meets News: The Work of Photojournalist Bill Foley MAR JUL Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 28 - 19 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This exhibition of work by Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist and Indy native Bill Foley features more than 100 vintage prints from his stints as a staff photographer for the Associated Press (1978-1984) and a freelancer working out of the Middle East, along with artifacts (cameras, passports, shell fragments) and oral interviews. Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., varies
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School House Wrong See Best Bet info box, left. Tim Heidecker and Neil Hamburger MAY MAY 8 and 10:30 p.m. Yep, it’s the guys 22 23 from the show Tim and Eric, Awesome Show Good Job. Weird? Oh, yeah, it’ll be weird. Interesting? That too. After all, their Adult Swim stream is billed as “non-stop hilarity you either love or don’t understand.”
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Michelle Grabner: Weaving Life into Art During museum hours. Michelle Grabner’s first solo show at a museum of the IMA’s scope will feature “her intricate, labor-intensive abstract paintings, made with silverpoint and black gesso and others inspired by fabrics found in the domestic sphere.” Grabner works in a variety of other media, too, when she’s not teaching at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $18 general admission includes exhibit MAY
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Crescendo MAY 7:30 p.m. From the organizers: “Join the 22 Indianapolis Opera and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra as they join forces to present the first great party of the summer, Crescendo @ White River State Park. The evening features Indianapolis Opera’s own artists and chorus along with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra featuring selections from Opera’s greatest hits, Broadway show tunes, symphonic pops and Indiana favorites. The evening will be hosted by WTHR 13 meteorologist Angela Buchman.” You can picnic on the lawn for nothin’. White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., reserved seating $10-100, lawn seating free
Noon – 4 p.m. Enjoy period music from the gold rushes performed live by Willoughby Sprig. Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W Washington St., free with admission
Michelle Grabner: Weaving Life into Art See Best Bet info box, P.25. The Power of Brass MAY 7:30 p.m. With preeminent guest soloists 23 James Beckel on trombone and Julie Beckel Yager on french horn, the Indiana Wind Symphony performs Beckel’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated “The Glass Bead Game” and more pieces composed specifically to feature brass instruments. Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, One Center Green (Carmel), $5-40
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Weird Al Yankovic MAY 7:30 p.m. “Another One Rides the Bus” 28 — still genius. Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., prices vary Rooted in Love: The Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang MAY MAY 7:30 p.m. IndyFringe: “Who would 29 30 pump six bullets into a 73-year-old nun who had devoted her life to living the Gospel’s call to work for justice among some of the most marginalized people on earth?” Indy Eleven Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., adults $15, seniors/students $12 Bobcat Goldthwait MAY 7:15 p.m. Bob’s most recent Showtime 31 special was called You Don’t Look the Same Either, but you might remember him from the Police Academy films or setting the Tonight Show set on fire. Kidding aside, Bob is still funny as hell. Heard him on NPR’s “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me”? Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., $20
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Naturally Inspired Paint Out Art Show JUN AUG During zoo hours. After 15 artists 1 - 26 — and a few critters — took a day to make artwork at the Zoo, you get to check out their handiwork. The show ends with asilent auction and artists’ reception August 27 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) in the Hulman Riverhouse at the Gardens. Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., included with admission.
Indy Men’s Chorus 7 & 9:30 p.m. Let’s let the IMC speak for itself: “In partnership with Indy Pride, members of Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, led by artistic director Greg Sanders, step out of the choir to spotlight their individual talents and formidable showmanship in an intimate evening of cabaret. Through its concert season and special appearances, the IMC inspires diversity, equality and justice by bringing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons and their allies together through the transformative power of music. The Cabaret at The Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Ste. 516, price varies JUN
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Craig Ferguson’s Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth JUN 8 p.m. We miss the Late Late Show. A lot. 4 Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., $39.75-49.75 Limestone Comedy Festival See Best Bet info box, P.26. Jason and (Medea) JUN JUN Times vary. “A new play based on 4 - 14 an old story” from the Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project. IndyFringe. Indy Eleven Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., adults $15, seniors/students $12 The Perfect “10” JUN JUL Times vary. This world-premiere 5 - 4 offering is based loosely on the 1979 flick that made Bo Derek a sensation. The story and music’s from local Sean Baker, who says that “This is not a campy spoof or remake of the film, but an original story that pays loving homage to film writer/director Blake Edwards by using trademarks such as slapstick humor mixed with uncomfortable, poignant reality to tell a story that deals with themes such as mid-life crisis, ageism, male menopause, online voyeurism, sexual objectification, and relationships that define various family types.” Theatre on the Square (TOTS), 627 Massachusetts Ave., $12-20 SEVENTH ANNUAL
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Urbanski Conducts Mahler 5 ISO Music Director Krzysztof Urbanski is on what amounts to a local tour conducting Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. It’s the beginning of the “all new 317 Series, bringing the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s concerts and programs to communities and schools surrounding Indianapolis.” JUN 8 p.m. 5 Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, One Center Green (Carmel), $15 8 p.m. 6 Hilbert Circle Theatre, Symphony Center, 45 Monument Circle, $15-81 JUN
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Is That Your Reel Hair? JUN JUN 8 p.m. “Tiffanie Bridges is every 5 6 woman in this zany musical tribute of sorts! … Tiffanie morphs into your favorite divas as she overcomes the past and recognizes that true beauty is more than scalp deep.” Indy Eleven Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., $12-15 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee JUN JUL Times vary. The Buck Creek 5 - 19 Players. “Six spellers enter; one
speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.” Buck Creek Playhouse, 11150 Southeastern Ave., prices vary. Indiana Limestone Symposium JUN JUN Times vary. Wanna carve Indiana 7 - 27 limestone? Here you go. Bybee Stone Co., 6293 N. Matthews Drive (Ellettsville), FREE Dirty Dancing JUN JUN Times vary. NO ONE PUTS BABY 9 - 14 IN THE CORNER. Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., $28-82 Bag Ladies — Loud & Proud JUN Doors at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. “Around 11 Halloween 1981, seventy (70) or so men dressed in drag, boarded three buses and began a journey to help in the fight against AIDS calling themselves ‘The Bag Ladies.’” They’ve been an integral part of Indy’s Pride celebration since then. Greg’s Indy, 231 E. 16th St., $5 suggested donation, 21+ Shakespeare in the Park: Cymbeline JUN JUN June 11-13, 7 p.m.; June 14, 2 p.m. 11 - 14 Monroe County Civic Theater presents Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. Iambic pentameter — it’s better outdoors. The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park, 331 S. Washington St. (Bloomington), FREE
Beethoven’s Ninth JUN JUN June 12, 8 p.m. and 12 13 June 13, 5:30 p.m. “Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is considered by some as the greatest piece of music ever written.” (It also came in pretty handy for A Clockwork Orange and Die Hard.) The ISO and Krzysztof Urbanski end the season with a bang — and an assist from The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, $15-81 Indy Men’s Chorus See Best Bet info box, P27. Kosmic Karnival JUN JUN 7:30 p.m. 2015 A black comedy 12 13 about karma, presented by Ellen and Richard Shevitz (“Bringing female playwrights to the stage.”) Written by Jan White, Gari Williams directs. Indy Eleven Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., $12-15
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Circle City Sound Chorus presents A Night at the Movies JUN 7:30 p.m. Acapella four-part barbershop 13 harmonies take the listener on a musical tour through Hollywood. The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, One Center Green (Carmel), $23-28 Nineteen Stars - Quilts of Indiana’s Present and Past JUN OCT During museum hours. Part of 14 - 3 the runup to Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial, the exhibit will feature 19 quilts of an historic nature (they were created between 1830 and the 1980s) along with 19 contemporary quilts. All feature stars in some fashion, honoring the 19 stars on Indiana’s state flag. Many of the contemporary quilts were created for this exhibit. Indiana State Museum, White River State Park, 650 W Washington St., included with admission.
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Bianca Del Rio’s Rolodex Of Hate Comedy Special JUN 9 p.m. Bianca’s here for Pride. The New 12 York Times called Bianca Del Rio “the Joan Rivers of the drag world.” Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., $22.50-77.50
Fashionable History JUN 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the Indiana 17 Historical Society, this is a “fashion show highlighting more than 100 years of fashion trends.” Longing to revisit “That Ayres Look?” Here’s your chance. Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., $5 for IHS and BCHS members, $8 general audience, $10 at the door Ryan Singer JUN JUN Times vary. If Bob and Tom aren’t 18 - 20 your cup of tea, then you might be familiar with Singer from Marc Maron’s WTF podcast. Crackers Broad Ripple, 6281 N. College Ave., $12.50-22.50
Mr. Burns, a PostElectric Play You know how there are certain people who seem to have memorized every (early) episode of The Simpsons and are able to work references to the show into just about any conversation? What’ll happen to those people after the Eco-Apocalypse? Will they gather to reenact the “Cape Feare” episode? Well, maybe. At least that’s the conceit behind Anne Washburn’s 2012 comedy. “This intoxicating and sobering vision of an American future, set during a day-aftertomorrow apocalypse, isn’t just some giddy head trip, either. It has depths of feeling to match its breadth of imagination,” said T he New York Times of a 2013 staging. Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., $20-33 JUL
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BEST BET Love, Loss and What I Wore Times vary. A Phoenix Theatre favorite makes its way to TOTS (perhaps because Lori Raffel, who appeared in the play while she worked at the Phoenix, has since taken a job at TOTS). Nora and Delia Ephron adapted Ilene Beckerman’s book into a night of storytelling about, to quote TOTS, “unfortunate prom dresses, the traumatic lighting in fitting rooms, high heels, short skirts and the existential state of having nothing to wear.” It’s a great showcase for local actors at all stages in their career, sometimes performed in a staged reading format with script in hand. Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., $12-20 JUL
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Indianapolis Early Music Festival See Best Bet info box, P.28. Conner Prairie at Dawn JUN 7 a.m. “Are you a nature lover, photogra20 pher, plein air painter or bird watcher? Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our beautiful grounds and take photos, paint, sketch, hike or just relax,” say the Prairie folk. Cool. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, $10 general, $9 member Indianapolis Children’s Choir Choral Festival Concert JUN JUL Times TBD. The kids go to camp, 19 24 learn these songs, and then sing ‘em for you after five days of practice. “Hundreds of new campers … share the stage with several hundred more singers that comprise the advanced ICC ensembles.” Hilbert Circle Theatre (June 19), $12 advance, $15 door; Butler (July 24), price TBD Jim Jefferies - The Freedumb Tour JUN 8 p.m. The Aussie comic’s more recent 20 projects include the FX sitcom Legit and released his first Netflix comedy special, Bare. Throughout, Jefferies stayed on tour, headlining sold out stand-up performances in the US, Canada, the UK and his native Australia where he will begin a sold-out tour in the next two weeks Old National Centre, $39.50
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La Casa Azul JUN JUN June 25-27, 7 p.m. and 25 - 28 June 28, 2 p.m. A “completely sung-through musical based on the life of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.” Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, The Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel), prices vary
Linda Lavin JUN JUN June 26, 8 p.m and June 27, 7 p.m. 26 27 “Alice” sings. Lavin’s won Tony and Golden Globe awards, and she hits Indy with her jazz combo. The Cabaret at The Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Ste. 516, $35-65 Marathon 8 p.m. IndyFringe: “TJ Dawe — veteran of over 100 fringes worldwide — intertwines stories of having been a terrible long distance runner in high school with discovering his biggest personal blind spot as an adult.” Indy Eleven Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., adults $15, seniors/students $1 JUN
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Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Pictures at an Exhibition JUN JUN 8 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto 26 27 No. 1 (with pianist Nareh Arghamanyan) and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” performed by the ISO under Fawzi Haimor, resident conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, prices vary. Carmel Symphony Orchestra JUN 8 p.m. Wine and Sinatra. 27 Mallow Run Winery, $15 advance, $20 doors
JULY Star Spangled Symphony JUL JUL 8 p.m. (We know, it’s also 2 - 4 mentioned in the “Festivals” section of this guide. But we LOVE Sousa and fireworks that much.)
Rebecca Corry JUL 8:30 p.m. Crackers tells us: “Rebecca Corry 8 stars as Leisha in the NBC comedy One Big Happy. Corry’s multiple television credits also include The Bernie Mac Show, Rules of Engagement and CBS’s The King of Queens which led her to become the face of a national Gallo wine campaign and more recently, the face of an international Hertz campaign.” Crackers Broad Ripple, 6281 N. College Ave., $12.50-22.50 Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming JUL AUG Times vary. The Singing Sanders 8 - 16 Family returns for the summer in the third installment of the popular comedy series. Old timey music and feel-good comedy. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, prices vary Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play See Best Bet info box, P.29. Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration 2015 JUL JUL Times vary. Find more info in our 9 - 19 “Festivals” section on P.9. Locations/prices vary. Love, Loss and What I Wore See Best Bet info box, P.30.
Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons JUL JUL 8 p.m. Daniel Meyer, Conductor. 17 18 Anne Akiko Myers, Violin. Good music for mom and her white wine. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, prices vary Legendary: A Mythical, Magical Burlesque Fantasy JUL JUL Doors at 8 pm., show at 10 p.m. 17 18 The Rocket Doll Revue’s summer goings-on — when they’re not doing Wink! at Crackers. More info TBA White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St., $10 advance, $12 door Nerdgasm V: The Nerdy Burlies Awaken JUL JUL JUL JUL 8 p.m. Angel 17 18 24 25 Burlesque’s FIFTH tribute to geek culture — and pasties. Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., price TBD Julianne Hough and Derek Hough — Move Live JUL 7:30 p.m. The brother-and-sister team that 22 helped turn ABC’s Dancing With the Stars into a monster hit are on tour. The pair are joined onstage by the Move Company Dancers, they sing, and the costumes — well, you know. Murat Theater at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., $39.50-69.50
BEST BET Garrison Keillor 7:30 pm. Has your family tried ‘em, powdermilk? How about Old Folks at Home Cottage Cheese, the only cottage cheese that says right on the label: contains no arsenic and no formaldehyde? Are you getting enough ketchup? They’re questions Garrison Keillor has been asking his live studio audience since around 1974, give or take a few years off in Europe. Keillor’s Indiana State Fair appearances — and he’s made quite a few of them over the years — aren’t typically broadcast, but you still get just about everything you’d expect out of an episode of A Prairie Home Companion, including the monologue, a sound effects script or two, commercials and singalongs. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., $30-60 (includes fair admission) AUG
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Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Music of John Williams JUL JUL The man who wore the Darth Vader 24 25 suit revealed to us once that the Star Wars cast had made up lyrics to John Williams’ iconic theme: “Star Wars/Made me a fortune/paid off the mortgage/bought me a caaaarrrrrr …” Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, prices vary The Great American Songbook Academy Finals JUL 7 p.m. The Songbook Academy is in its 25 sixth year of giving high school singers the chance to work with industry pros (including, of course, founder Michael Feinstein) during a summer intensive that culminates with a public finals ceremony on the Palladium stage. One winner will be crowned — this ain’t a Montessori academy — and have the opportunity to perform with Feinstein, sing the national anthem at an NFL game, appear with the Pasadena Pops and perform at Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center, among other gigs. The Center for the Performing Arts, 355 City Center Drive (Carmel) The Music Man JUL AUG July 31-Aug. 1, 8 p.m.; Aug. 2, 31 - 2 2:30 p.m. Buck Creek Players: “A BCP audience favorite, the Play-A-Part Fundraisers separate themselves from The Playhouse’s traditional productions in that all roles are ‘won’ through an online silent auction with no required auditions.Veteran musical theater performers join first-timers to give this classic musical a comedic
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twist much like The Carol Burnett Show.” Buck Creek Playhouse, 11150 Southeastern Ave., prices vary
august Drum Corps International World Championships AUG AUG Times vary. How do you tell the 4 - 8 difference between a marching band and a drum corps? Even Drum Corps International will admit that they “very much resemble” the other. The key differences: They’re usually way more intense (members spend entire summers practicing and traveling), they’re brass- and drum-only (no woodwinds allowed) and they’re usually not affiliated with a school. So these are the best of the best when it comes to marching music — DCI calls itself Marching Music’s Major League, and that’s trademarked, folks. The actual finals can be a bit pricey, but keep an eye out for free events in Pan Am Plaza and other public spaces. Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, $25-75 Garrison Keillor See Best Bet info box, P.31. Gabriel Iglesias AUG 7:30 p.m. He’s not fat, he’s fluffy. 13 Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., $39-55 (includes fair admission) IndyFringe Theatre Festival See Best Bet info box, above.
Cumberland Arts Goes to Market AUG 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Want to set your farm 15 market apart? Try “a celebrated outdoor festival that joins arts with the Cumberland Farmers Market. The seventh annual event will have more than 100 art, craft and market vendors offering unique products.” Food trucks, kids’ entertainment and “Silent Auction, free event admission and free parking.” Saturn Street from Cumberland Town Hall to Cumberland First Baptist Church, 116 S. Muessing St., FREE The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat AUG AUG Times vary. The retooled and 21 - 23 downsized Indy Opera ends a year-plus hiatus with Michael Nyman’s 1986 chamber opera, based on a book (and case study) by neurologist Oliver Sacks. The title doesn’t mislead — but we’ll add that the man in question suffers from visual agnosia, a condition that can leave the afflicted unable to correctly identify even the most familiar objects. Nyman may be best known for his film work (The Piano, many of Peter Greenaway’s films). This kicks off an Indy Opera season featuring another contemporary piece (Jonathan Dove’s Mansfield Park in March 2016) and a showcase featuring “Opera’s Rising Stars” (Jan. 2016). Schrott Center for the Arts, 610 W. 46th St., prices vary
SEPTEMBER Penrod Arts Fair SEP 9 a.m.-5 p.m. As we’ve said before, 12 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 incredible 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. 4000 Michigan Road, $15 in advance, $20 at the gate St Joan of Arc French Market Festival SEP noon-10 p.m. Music, food and artisanal 12 creations, all benefitting the maintenance of the church and school. Oui, oui! 4217 Central Ave., FREE Beethoven’s Emperor SEP 8 p.m. The ISO gets the 2015-2016 Lilly 18 Classical Series underway with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Major conducted by Krzysztof Urbanski with Emanuel Ax on piano. Hilbert Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, prices vary Carmel International Arts Festival SEP SEP Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 26 27 Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get yourself to Hamilton County for this weekend — 18 years ago a few exhibitors shared their works around Carmel City Square, but now this thing’s expanded into the
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recurring events The Great Indiana Mic-Off Wednesdays, times vary. Newbies cracking the stage and vets working on new material hit the stage on Wednesdays, and the joint says “club bookers will be in the audience for The Great Indiana Mic-Off, and the comedians who kill will earn a coveted position as a club regular.” Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., $5 The 10@10 Thursdays, 10 p.m. CSz tells us: The 10@10 features short sets by ten different local comedians every Thursday. … Produced and co-hosted by CSz Indianapolis co-owner Mia Lee Roberts and ensemble member Erin Carr Adams, the 10@10 focuses on stand-up, storytelling, and other comedic performance, expanding on CSz Indianapolis’s current slate of improvisational comedy shows.” CSz Indianapolis, 721 Massachusetts Ave., $5, 17+
French Bleu, GarveyISimon Art Access, Magdalena, Renaissance Fine Art & Design and Soori, representing national, international, regional and local emerging artists. Artwork in the galleries include paintings, sculpture, art glass, pique assiette, mosaic, mixed media, photography, and portraiture. Carmel Arts and Design District Gallery Talk: Closer Look Second Saturday and third Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m. The IMA says: “Participants are invited to observe, question and discuss a selected artwork in the galleries with a museum educator. Each hour-long session focuses on a single work of art and encourages interactive dialogue among the group members. Closer Look sessions are free, but advance online reservations are required. Please contact docentsignup@ imamuseum.org to reserve your spot. Each session is limited to 20 participants.” Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, included with admission
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Don’t just taste summer, take a big bite! Welcome to summer! If you’ve got a taste for charbroiled foods and ice-cold drinks, you’re about to have a really great one. The name of the game is summer festivals of both the food and alcohol variety. We’ll have even more great dining events in our weekly product, and on Nuvo.net/food, but for now, mark your calendars with these editor-picked events for summer food and drink fun.
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Vintage Indiana Wine Fest JUN You know this one well: Military Park, wine, 6 fun, and sunshine. This adults-only party features all kinds of edible and drinkables, plus an etched wine glass for those who show up first. Military Park, 601 W. New York St., $25 Anderson Brew Fest JUN 1-7 p.m. Head to Anderson to see one of 6 the best little beer fests in the state. It’s all the fun of an Indianapolis beer fest, minus the parking headaches. The best part? All you need to get the VIP upgrade is ten extra bones. Dickman Town Center Plaza, 1135 Meridian St. (Anderson), $40-50
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Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival JUN 9 a.m-6 p.m. Aww yes, that special time 11 of year that makes the circle feel like a church mixer. Enjoy the “Works” which includes traditional strawberries, ice cream and whipped topping on a shortcake biscuit for $7. Variations are also available for less. Entertainment begins at 10 am. Cash only. 1 Monument Circle, FREE Smokin’ on the River JUN JUN Times vary. This is a fun daytrip 12 - 13 that combines the glorious trifecta of beer, smoked meats and blues music. There’s a great barbecue competition at this event that draws huge crowds. Fill up a tank and take the weekend for this one. It’s worth the drive. Jeffersonville, FREE Mixture: Indianapolis Cocktail Tour JUN JUN Times vary. 2015 marks the year 19 - 20 of the Craft Cocktail! Join us for Mixture…Indianapolis Cocktail Tour, June 19th & 20th. Check in on Georgia Street in the Wholesale District, featuring Live Music, bites, beer cocktails + booze, then travel to Mass Ave, Fletcher Place + Fountain Square and allow some of Indy’s best bartenders to tempt you with samples of their wares. Various locations, $50 for one night, $85 for both
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trail. Guests who do not purchase VIP tickets will still have the opportunity to tour the stillhouse during the main event and hear from Huber’s own wine experts about the changing face of Indiana agritourism as they continue to explore the production of spirits. Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road (Borden), $45+ tax through July 1, $60+ tax after. Prairie Plates with Hank’s Smoked Briskets at Symphony on the Prairie JUL 6-10 p.m. Prairie Plates has long been 25 bringing the farm-to-table movement up close and personal with its diners. This time, they’re combining smoked brisket with Symphony on the Prairie’s roundup of John Willams favorite. This one is going to be full of both win and America. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road (Fishers), price TBD
AUGUST Swiss Wine Festival AUG AUG Times vary. The Swiss Wine festival 21 - 24 takes over the town of Vevay, Indiana, just this side of Louisville. The Wine Festival brings all kinds of food, live music, and art to the itty bitty city on the river. Past visitors tell us that the combination mixed with the city-wide vibe of this fest takes it to a whole other level, with this year’s headline act Diamond Rio providing the tunes. This is perfect for a end-of-summer road trip south. Vevay, Friday-Saturday: adults $5, children 5-12 years old $3, 5 and under free; Sunday: adults $4, children 5-12 years old $2, 5 and under free Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana AUG Noon-5 p.m. One of Indy’s most beloved 30 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. Washington St., price TBD
SEPTEMBER Little Italy Festival SEP SEP Times vary. Ciao! Spread out over 4 - 7 the city of Clinton, Little Italy Festival has been taking place since 1966 every Labor Day weekend. Of course, where there is Italy, there is food. Last year’s festival featured numerous food-eating contests including sausage, spaghetti and pizza, but if that’s not your thing, there is plenty more to do and see. The weekend will host a parade, grape stomping, live entertainment, Italian cooking workshops and
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RESTAURANTS: AMERICAN-ISH Mimi Blue An easy, no-fuss homestyle food served with a variety of sauces. Great spot if you’ve got a picky eater or you want a great spot with, ironically, really good vegetarian options. 870 Mass Ave., 737-2625, mimibluemeatballs.com
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Union 50 The interior is stunning, with an outstanding bar program to accompany the enormous variety of dishes available, from a charcuterie plate to a big ol’ slab of beef. Check it out in the old Trowel Arts building next time you’re searching for a new place on Mass Ave, or you need a beautiful date night spot. 620 East St., 610-0234, union-50.com Bent Rail Craig Baker’s new place is a great spot to meet up with a large group, have a beer and chow down on some great food. There’s pinball for the kiddos and baked goods from 4 Birds Bakery and tons of variety on the menu. 5301 N. Winthrop Ave., 737-2698, facebook.com/BentRailBrewery
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Tinker Street Restaurant powerhouse Peter George opened this place to add a little more competition to the wine bar scene, and he seems to have succeeded marvelously. The little house off of 16th is a cozy spot to grab a few glasses and some small plates: casual for the grown and sexy, if you will. The menu is sophisticated and covers a variety of diets, with a whole “Botanicals” menu for vegetarians and vegans — a nice change for the plant-inclined from the usual salads. This was the spot Andrew Luck chose to spend his Dine Out for Life money, so take that into consideration when planning a visit. 402 E. 16th St., 925-5000, tinkerstreetindy.com North End BBQ Don’t get fooled by the stripmall setting: Ryan Nelson’s barbecue place is serving up incredible smoked meat with every kind of sauce style you could want. Great drinks, great barbecue and excellent pies make this a great little taste of the south. 1250 E. 86th St., 614-7427, thenorthendbbq.com Plow & Anchor With a fabulous wine program, Plow & Anchor is going the way of the high-end seafood house, and downtown residents couldn’t be more pleased. Go to NUVO.net to read up on our profile of new chef Toby Moreno, who took over the kitchen after
Public Greens See Editor’s Pick info box, below. Revery This Greenwood restaurant is pairing sophisticated menu items with playful service (you can draw on the tables at this adults-only location) and a heavy infusion of humor and fun into the location. Everyone gets a bite of cotton candy, because who has ever bitten into cotton candy and not been transported back to a circus show or fair ride? No one, that’s who. If you’re looking for a dining experience that is serious about the menu items only, head down to Greenwood and have a little playtime at this new joint. Need some recommendations? Read Jolene’s review on NUVO.net. 290 W. Main St. (Greenwood), 215-4164, reverygreenwood.com Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe Raw, vegan, and possibly capable of giving you super powers. OK, maybe not, but you will get that radiant raw foods glow and a delicious bite to eat. 6516 Ferguson St., 317-255-3972, ezrasenlightenedcafe.com
breakfast and brunch Biscuits Cafe No matter what you get at this breakfast-meetsMexican diner, order a side of the spicy biscuits and gravy. You will not regret it. 1035 Broad Ripple Ave., 202-0410, biscuitscafe.com, $ Good Morning Mama’s Delicious food, a huge variety on the menu, and the smiling faces of their great staff make this an easy choice for weekend breakfast. It’s almost always packed though, so be prepared for a wait. 1001 E. 54th St., 255-3800, goodmorningmamas.com
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Milktooth See Editor’s Pick info box, P.42. Patachou Good God, the omelettes! The toast with toppings! The endless coffee! You’ve probably got one of these Indy staples for breakfast and lunch close to you, and lucky you for that. 4901 N. Pennsylvania St., 925-2823; 8697 River Crossing Blvd., 815-0765; 225 W. Washington St., 632-0765; 4733 126th St. (Carmel), 569-0965; 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd. (Carmel), 566-0765; cafepatachou.com
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Public Greens As part of the Patachou family of restaurants, Public Greens is turning out thew fresh, thoughtful fare that Martha Hoover’s family of restaurants is known for. There’s a twist though: all of the profits from the restaurant will go to fund their charitable Patachou Foundation, which feeds meals to food-insecure kids around the city. The self-service location has a staff farmer and sources from their micro farm just across the Monon from the restaurant. The location also has a knockout patio, which will be used for live music and seating in the warmer months. But no matter what you order on the menu or from the beer taps (yes, it has those, too), you’ll be helping feed hungry central Indiana kids. 64th and the Monon, 202-0765, publicgreensurbankitchen.com
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Milktooth There is brunch food, and then there is mothahfuckin’ brunch food. Yeah, so there are kids there in flannel and sock hats, and there’s a garden out front. Drop your hipster judgy face for five friggin’ seconds and go enjoy a completely different take on the most glorious meal of the day by chef Jonathan Brooks, one of Food & Wine’s best new chefs of 2015. Milktooth ain’t your standard-issue greasy spoon, so bring with you a sense of adventure and a willingness to try something you never have before. Also, get there early to avoid long waits. Actually, don’t: the longer you wait the more you’ll be able to consume amazing coffee and cocktails. This is definitely a “special occasion” kind of brunch. 534 Virginia Ave., 986-5131, milktoothindy.com
burgers These are the spots to go when you need that simple, perfect taste of charbroiled beef. Twenty Tap There has never been a bad dish served or a bad pint poured at this location. These days, Twenty Tap is packed to the gills at all hours, and for very good reason. There’s not a single bad thing on the menu, and the fries are closer to a religious experience than a dining experience. 5406 N. College Ave., 602-8840, twentytap.com Punch Burger Punch offers a small selection of proprietary burgers, including the truly outstanding Thai, topped with peanut butter and sweet chili sauce. You can get a burger with burnt cheese as the topping or a piece of pineapple, and there’s a good number of local brews on tap as well. 137 E. Ohio St., 426-5280, punchburger.com
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BRU Burger Bar BRU Burger has long been making a name for itself as the undisputed champ of the Indianapolis burger scene (it’s a thing). There, you can find burgers with guacamole, exotic cheeses, and a menu that frequently rotates. They may be called a “burger bar,” but BRU serves all kinds of tasty dishes, from salads to nachos. Still, the reason you
go is to get a pint and grab a juicy patty with all the toppings (or none of them, because they’ll do that, too) and enjoy the deck. It’s got one of the best outdoor spaces on Mass Ave, nestled right in the center of all the action. Start your night out there and have a burger before hitting the bars. 410 Massachusetts Ave., 635-4278, bruburger.com Burgerhaus Take a walk on the canal and stop in for a juicy burger and pint. The spicy fries are killer and the setting is casual, so all you have to do is wear your comfy shoes and enjoy. 335 W. 9th St., 317-434-4287, indy.burgerhausrestaurants.com MacNiven’s Restaurant and Bar MacNiven’s is as close as you’ll get to a day spent on the loches, with Scotch eggs, haggis (yes, real haggis) and Roast Beef MacHattan. Get a draft beer and enjoy the breeze through the open windows. 339 Massachusetts Ave., 632-7268, macnivens.com Between the Bun There are some things worth driving to Greenwood for, and Between the Bun’s burgers fall squarely in that category. The variety is enormous and the patties are always cooked perfectly. They don’t serve beer though, so we recommend getting beef wasted instead. 102 S. Madison Ave. (Greenwood), 300-8327, btbindy.com
HopCat Lots of local beer and killer fries. Need we say more? 6280 N. College Ave., 565-4236, hopcat.com/broad-ripple Broad Ripple Bagel & Deli If you don’t get what you want at this anythingunder-the-sun-on-a-bagel sandwich deli, you’re just one of those people who can’t be pleased. Apple slices, turkey and cinnamon cream cheese? They’ll do that for you. Blueberry bagel with cheddar and tomato? They’ll do it. Ham and cheese on plain? Of course, they’ll do that too. 850 Broad Ripple Ave., 257-8326, ripplebageldeli.com, $ The Local Don’t hate on stripmall restaurants, because The Local is one of the best unassuming little spots serving up some incredible locally-raised meats and produce. You will definitely find something you like on this menu, no matter if you have sophisticated tastes or you just want a mindbogglingly delicious burger. 14655 Gray Road (Westfield), 218-3786, localeateryandpub.com
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Duos Kitchen The delicious vegetarian creations that come out of this kitchen (which began as a food truck that is still buzzing around town) are nothing short of culinary genius. The NUVO crew finds themselves here a lot, with their freestanding kitchen only a couple of blocks down the street from our own HQ, and former editor Jim Poyser can often be found holding a sort of court on the outdoor patio. The “slow food fast” motto means all their dishes, meatless and meaty alike, are jam-packed with lots of flavor and freshness, plus they have the best damn salad bar in the city. Look no further than this editor’s Twitter feed (@likesquirrel317) to see frequent and fawning proclamations of love for DUOS pickled beets. 2960 N. Meridian St., 508-8614, duosindy.com
The Loft at Traders Point Grass-fed meat and dairy are two of the best things that can be raised on Indiana soil, and no one does it quite as deliciously as this eco-conscious farm-to-table restaurant. 9101 Moore Road (Zionsville), 733-1700, tpforganics.com/the-loft-restaurant
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SoBro Café We at NUVO love this sweet little spot that serves up variety of choices for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike, across a variety of ethnic food backgrounds. We highly recommend it for lunch. 653 E. 52nd St., 920-8121, sobrocafe.com Cerulean Cerulean is getting back to treating really highquality ingredients like a lady. New head chef Alan Sternberg sources locally, and the restaurant is one that’s received the “snail of approval” from the Slow Food Indy organization. They oversee sustainable practices and award the coveted snail to restaurants that source mostly from local producers and name their farms on their menus. Cerulean is also known for being one of the top destinations for sophisticated, artfully-plated dishes. They’re turning out inventive high-end cuisine in our fair city, using sustainably-produced ingredients from farms they’d be happy to tell you all about. Even the plants growing outside the restaurant are as good to eat as they are pretty. 339 S. Delaware St., 870-1320, ceruleanrestaurant.com
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a chicken fried steak at noon or a big stack of butter-smothered pancakes at 3 a.m. The lights never go off and the dining room’s hard-back booths rarely empty, and that’s what makes Peppy’s the institution that it is today. 1004 Virginia Ave., 637-1158 Steer-In Gargantuan menu filled with every homestyle favorite food you could dream of? Check. Decor that hasn’t been updated in at least 50 years? Check. A place where you can still get an ice cream float or malt, and a pizza that won “Best Pizza” in NUVO’s Best Of contest several years in a row? Check, check, check. And of course, this stand-by offers tons of menu items for under ten bucks. 5130 E. 10th St., 356-0996, steerin.net
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name of the game here, and it’s one of the best games in town. 815 Broad Ripple Ave. or 5410 N. College Ave., 600-3333, fatdansdeli.com Mug ‘N’ Bun Burning rubber and frying corn dogs: the two smells that tell you you’re in the heart of racing country. 5211 W. 10th St. (Speedway), 244-5669, mug-n-bun.com Working Man’s Friend See Best Bet info box, below. Boogie Burger If there is one crime in this world you simply cannot get away with, it’s sneaking Boogie Burger garlic fries into an office building without being noticed. It’s also dangerous because those garlic fries, famously piled with little bits of that fresh minced goodness, are one of the most delicious iterations of fried potato this fine city has to offer. But let’s get real: it’s all about those thick, juicy patties of
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Working Man’s Friend Crispy-edged burgers for cheap and tables that haven’t been replaced in a few decades: this is the essential WMF experience. There cheese will drape over your simply-dressed patty in a glorious golden robe. The fries will be fried, salted, and plated — no frills, ever. And you don’t need even half a frill when your burgers are as good as they are at Working Man’s Friend. One of the most telling signs that this place is the burger truth? The lunch crowd is one of the most diverse groups of people you’ll ever encounter—from construction workers to judges and lawyers — because everyone loves an inexpensive, perfect cheeseburger and fries. [CASH ONLY] 234 N. Belmont Ave., 636-2067
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Edwards Drive-In This place has been around probably before most of our readers were born. They serve no-frills classics like chili dogs and pulled pork sandwiches. Everything on the menu is less than $10, so you can really stretch your dollar as well as you stomach at this joint. 2126 S. Sherman Drive, 786-1638, edwardsdrivein.com Scotty’s Brewhouse Skip B-Dubs for the game and go to Scotty’s, the perfect spot to take your big family or large group to find something everyone can eat. Nothin’ wrong with good ol’ beer-and-wings food, and Scotty’s does the beer part very well, so try a pint. 1 Virginia Ave., 571-0808, scottysbrewhouse.com Chef Joseph’s at the Connoisseur Room Intimate and delicious. Kind of like the end of a great date, hopefully. Also, they have live performances at their cabaret that you won’t have to shout over to continue your conversation. 115 E. Ohio St., 600-3577, chefjosephs.com
Palomino One of the downtown original heavies. Still good for a business meeting or a night out. 49 E. Maryland St., No. 189, 974-0400, palomino.com Platt 99 Sexy location, sexy interior, sexy cocktails and sexy food. Very sexy. 333 S. Delaware St., 624-8200, thealexander.com The Libertine Spend an evening here and get some knockout food and killer cocktails in an ultra-cool basement lounge. This is the late night spot for food industry luminaries thanks to the late hours and serving up some of the best cocktails in the city. Foodie groupies look no further. 38 E. Washington St., 631-3333, libertineindy.com
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meat—with onion rings! with fried eggs! with all the toppings! Boogie Burger also does a damn good buffalo chicken sandwich, and God forbid you get a sack of the trifecta. The smell will linger in your car and in your pores for days, and lucky you. 1904 E. Broad Ripple Ave., 255-2450, boogieburger.com
R Bistro One of the originals in the current wave of New American dining, R Bistro can always be counted on for great food and great service. There’s a reason it’s been around for so long. 888 Massachusetts Ave., 423-0312, rbistro.com Recess and Room Four Chef Ed Hardesty is now what could be considered a local culinary legend, having brought one
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of the first high-end modern American restaurants to Indy’s restaurant scene. Recess not only creates a fantastic pre-fixe menu nightly, but offers more relaxed, a-la-carte service in Room Four. No matter where you eat in the establishment, whether it’s in the artfully-appointed Room Four or the more formal setting in Recess, it all comes from neighboring farms and sustainably-sourced producers. 4907 N College Ave., 925-7529, recessindy.com
Smokehouse on Shelby Dressed up like a diner and serving damn good barbecue in Fountain Square, you should stop by the Smokehouse on your way out or upstairs to do some duckpin bowling. 1103 Shelby St., 685-1959, fountainsquareindy.com
Monon Food Company Why are you not there right now eating their liferuining macaroni and cheese on their patio? That’s what you should be doing, anyway. 6420 N. Cornell Ave., 722-0176, mononfood.com
Bazbeaux We know, we know: this town has a pretty great variety of pizza available. But while many different pizza establishments have come and gone, Bazbeaux remains steadfast, serving up everything from the simple pepperoni to the Tchoupitoulas, made of Cajun shrimp, house roasted red pepper, green pepper, red onion, andouille sausage, fresh garlic. And if you’re going to town, you might as well go in a Lincoln, so ask for a little bit of their creamy basil salad dressing to dip it in. 329 Massachusetts Ave., 636-7662; 811 E. Westfield Blvd., 255-571; 111 W. Main St. (Carmel), 848-4488; bazbeaux.com
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Mesh on Mass We profiled Mesh’s in-house charcuterie program last week, so take the opportunity to head down and see what other fabulous things they prepare in-house. It’s also one of the most gorgeous dining rooms in town. 725 Massachusetts Ave., 955-9600, meshonmass.com
STEAKHOUSES Prime 47 Lesser-known spot with incredible steak and an even more incredible but lesser-known Sunday brunch. If you’re a steak fan, don’t let Devour pass you by without trying this place. 47 S. Pennsylvania St., 624-0720, prime47.com
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Fogo de Chao You know how it goes: you keep eating meat until you beg for mercy. A national chain, you won’t find many culinary deviations, but this spot is all about dollar-cost averaging. Flip that little card to red before you get the meat sweats for best results. 117 E. Washington St., 638-4000, fogodechao.com St. Elmo If you don’t know about St. Elmo, welcome to Indianapolis and/or sorry about that whole coma thing. Welcome/welcome back! 127 S. Illinois St., Ste. 2, 635-0636, stelmos.com Harry & Izzy’s St. Elmo’s little sister and brother pack a mean steak punch as well, plus you can still get the famous shrimp cocktail without feeling like you need to be wearing a tie. 153 S. Illinois St., 635-9594, harryandizzys.com Ruth’s Chris One of the country’s most recognizable names in steak franchises. They also serve great cocktails. Do you need to know more? 45 S. Illinois St., 633-1313, ruthschris.com
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Pizza King ALL HAIL THE GREAT PIZZA KING! Not only would most of us here at NUVO happily live in a feudal system lorded over by a pizza plutocrat, but we’d actively depose the current leader if it was, in fact, King of Pizza King. The regional restaurant has exploded across northeastern Indiana and has finally found a new home in Fountain Square. 1267 Shelby St, 363-2029 Jockamo Pizza This Irvington staple has garnered the praise of the entire city, and then a little more from outside the city. Recently, Food Network superstar Alton Brown gave it the two thumbs way up while he was in town. And since there’s absolutely nothing better in this world than eating pizza when you’re high (except maybe eating pizza while getting a massage), we would highly recommend an Uber or a long, relaxing walk down to this spot. The crust is buttery and the toppings are plenty. Go and enjoy this 4-20 bounty. 5646 E. Washington St., 356-6612, jockamopizza.com Napolese Wood-fired Italian, fabulous wine list, sustainable, delicious. 30 S. Meridian St., 635-0765; 114 E. 49th St., 925-0765; 8702 Keystone Crossing, 705-0765; cafepatachou.com Pizzology House-made meat toppings, fresh pasta and other Italian goodies make this a great place to kick off a night on Mass Ave. You can also head right downstairs to Libertine to enjoy more cocktails. 608 Massachusetts Ave., 685-2550, pizzologyindy.com
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Bites From mini macaroons, to cupcakes, cake bites, panna cotta cups, and pretty much everything in-between. You can also indulge in a cup of good coffee too, with V60 and espresso options to go with you sweet treat. You can also get a cute little custom cake to take home for a party. Instead of burying yourself in a big dessert, get your fix in a smaller bite at this sweet little dessert bar. 640 S. Main St. (Zionsville), 873-1001, bitesdessertbar.com The Dancing Donut From the folks who brought us the Flying Cupcake now comes the Dancing Donut. You can grab the traditional flavors plus the occasional craziness, like a donut smothered in sausage gravy, aka, the Dirty Donut. 1134 E. 54th St. Cultured Swirl Fro-yo – frozen yogurt, that is – is generally good. At Cultured Swirl, it’s next-level-good. First, there’s that lovely word “organic”; the stuff is certified thusly, it’s got zero artificial flavors and colors, no GMOs and live probiotic cultures to help your innards run right. 1026 Virginia Ave., 602-8808, areyoucultured.com
US 31 (Greenwood), 865-9971; 12545 Old Meridian St., Ste. 130 (Carmel), 581-1881; 9259 E. US Highway 3 (Avon), 964-0565; yatscajuncreole.com Greek Islands Nothing perks you up like eating something fresh and Mediterranean, so get down there and glut yourself on some Greek indulgence. Opa! 906 S. Meridian St., 636-0700, greekislandsrestaurant.com Adobo Grill Bold statement time here: Adobo Grill has the best guacamole in town. No surprise, as they mix it by hand tableside. They’ve also got, by far, the best selection of Mezcal. 110 E. Washington St., 822-9990, adobogrill.com Rathskellar All the German food and all the beer. All of it. 401 E. Michigan St., 636-0396, rathskeller.com BARcelona Tapas is the best style of eating when you’re adventurous and you want to have a little bite of everything. This spot also has one of the best damn brunches in town. 201 N. Delaware St., 638-8272, barcelonatapas.com
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La Mulita Delicia’s little cantina sibling opened this past year, and Jolene found it to be a wonderfully relaxed version of Delicia’s upscale fare. You can grab some tacos for lunch or a salad, or go for something a little more traditional, like a tamale or a pambazo, a sauce-slathered cousin to the torta. They serve dinner, too, with an equally relaxed vibe and lower prices (most things are under ten bucks) than its next-door neighbor. 5215 N. College Ave., 925-0677, lamulitaindy.com Rook See Best Bet info box, right.
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Yats It’s Yats, fools. Like you don’t already know what’s up with this Indianapolis-by-way-of-Nawlins, ultra-cheap, ultra-delicious city staple. 5363 N. College Ave., 253-8817; 885 Massachusetts Ave., 423-0518; 910 W. 10th St., 602-8676; 5650 W. 86th St., 879-9287; 8352 E. 96th St. (Fishers), 585-1792; 1280
Rook The Filipino Food Movement is here, y’all, and Chef Carlos Salazar is doing it better than anyone else. Everything is done by hand, inhouse, from kimchi to the naam prik sauces, and it shows through in their handmade sour sausage dumplings and ramen dishes. This food editor has woken up from dreams where the only action was eating at Rook, and yet the dream seemed vaguely erotic nonetheless. The food here is that good. 719 Virginia Ave., 759-5828, rookindy.com
Javier’s Hacienda Javier’s Hacienda is returning a familiar location to its former glory. What was once El Sol de Tala is back in the hands of its original chef and owner. This food is the opposite of the “usual” Mexican fare served to Americans. This is deeply nuanced, light, flavorful food that always tastes as good as it looks in their gorgeous dining room. If you’ve never been, this is one of those places that always makes for a great date or night out. 2444 E. Washington St., 636-1250
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Oaxaca Deliciously authentic tacos in a deliciously sketchy setting. 2958 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 927-0493 Nine Irish Brothers These guys came to Mass Ave all the way from Purdue (OK, it’s not really that far, but the drive feels like it). The Irish-centric bar on the corner of Mass and East is both enormous and jam-packed with old-fashioned Irish menu options. Corned beef? Check. Guinness? Check. All the necessary elements are there for a night of great Irish revelry. 575 Massachusetts Ave., 964-0990; nineirishbrothers.com
markets Wildwood Market Fountain Square finally has a walkable market from the neighborhood-named fountain. Since December, Wildwood Market has been selling fresh produce, cured meats, cheeses, shelf-stable goods and sandwiches to the neighborhood. It’s basically the Locally Grown Gardens of southeast Indy, complete with refinished car garage space. Wildwood turns out great sandwiches in the vein of Goose the Market, with a new sandwich of the day posted on social media. My favorite section of the store, though, is the basket of free damaged produce, which seems to represent the neighborly feel of the store better than anything else. You can grab any kind of fancy ketchup or relish you may need, and Wildwood will definitely have a lunch or dinner made for a king in some capacity, whether it’s one of those sandwiches on Amelia’s bread or some good meat from the case. 1015 Virginia Ave., 737-2653, wildwoodmarket.com
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La Chinita Poblana For three small dollars a piece, you can experience the wonder that is Asian-Mexican fusion tacos. There is a reason that La Chinita Poblana is known as “the magic taco place” around the NUVO office. When you take your first bite of a soft tortilla wrapped around red-curry marinated steak, you’ll understand. Not a meat-eater? Get that Japanese eggplant taco into your face and know true happiness. If you just need a snack, grab one taco. Or bring a ten spot and load up on full plate of three. The best part? They deliver. The dream is real. 927 E. Westfield Blvd., 317-722-8108; lachinitapoblana.com
L.E. Kincaid & Sons Meat Market They’ve got deli meats and sirloins, sure – but Kincaid’s also stocks exotic game, seafood, foie gras and everybody’s favorite, the Neuske’s bacon burger – a hamburger with Neuske-brand bacon ground right into the mix. Maybe you’ve had a sample when the Kincaid folk grill ’em out front of their shop at 56th and Illinois. Or maybe you’ve had their specialty charcuterie at St. Thomas Aquinas’ Sausagefest. If those aren’t reasons enough to pay Kincaid’s a visit, the business was also a location for Peyton Manning’s “Cut that meat!” Mastercard commercial. When you go, expect a line – there’s a reason they’ve been around since 1921. 5605 N. Illinois St., 255-5497, lekincaidmeats.com
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Locally Grown Gardens Locally Grown Gardens is open seven days a week, usually at least until 8 p.m., though owner and former MCL Bakery Corporate Chef Ron Harris says they never really close. If there are customers at his indoor farmers’ market, well, he’ll be there too, offering items like fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, cider and even firewood, which are sourced locally in many cases. A great place to fill a basket with seasonal, local goods as a gift or meal starter. 1050 E. 54th St., 255-8555, locallygrowngardens.com Goose the Market See Best Bet info box, below.
R2GO Get some on-the-go lunches as well as all kinds of fancy groceries. You can also grab a sandwich at the counter or some produce from the fridge. Check out the refurb on the location, too. 1101 N. College Ave., 737-2543, r2goindy.com
recurring EVENTS Food Truck Fridays 11am - 2pm This is one of our favorite things about summer. Every Friday, a new lineup of food trucks parks on Georgia Street for the lunch rush. It’s a great way to check out some of the great mobile flavors we have on the road. Gather up your coworkers and get them to bust out of the sandwich lunch rut with food truck fare. As we stated before, the lineup is always changing, so get the latest on the Georgia Street website. Georgia Street West, FREE Grilling Classes with Chef JJ Are you ready to seriously up your grilling game? Look no further than Green Egg evangelist JJ Boston’s backyard grilling classes. These are going on all summer long with subjects ranging from smoking to grilling pizza. Head to the website to get the full schedule. Chef JJ’s Back Yard, 1040 Broad Ripple Ave., $60
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Easily Indy’s best and most-loved gourmet grocery and butcher shop, Goose supplies neighborhood-handy, locally produced food. From cold drinks to an exquisite meat counter to a café that offers sandwiches and soups, Goose the Market seems to have it all. If that’s not enough, stock up on fresh baguettes, grains and fun and funky flavors of gelato. Take a scoop of gelato for the ride home or grab a pint to share with loved ones (or no one). Also, be sure to visit the wine cellar with all bottles under $25, or build your own craft six pack of beer. 2503 N. Delaware St., 924-4944, goosethemarket.com 50 SUMMER cityguide // 2015 // NUVO // 100% recycled paper
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Marathons, Triathlons, Duathlons/Eagle Creek Park..P.55 The Eight-Hour Dream Endurance Race/Carmel........P.55 Beaver Chase, the Urban Trail Race/Downtown........P.56
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IMS/Tour de Cure................................P.56 Through Indy at night/N.I.T.E ride........P.56 Butler University/24 Hours of Booty....P.56 Across the entire state/RAIN Ride.......P.56
Summer equals baseball. Sure, we could end the Sports section of NUVO’s city guide right there and take the rest of the day off, but there’s so much going on — and not just for those who spectate and don’t partake. The Indy Eleven have proven that the Circle City is a viable market for pro soccer, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will see stock cars and insanely fast bikes this summer and the Colts start pre-season action in August. Additionally, did you know that Indy’s got a professional Ultimate Disc team? Ever seen the Gaelic sport called hurling? Do you know you have the chance to do yoga with several thousand of your closest friends or take your bicycle across the yard of bricks? It’s all happenin’ in Indy, whether you’re a watcher or a doer; a biker, runner, golfer or just a fan.
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Indianapolis Indians Indy’s AAA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates offers seats as low as $10 on the lawn (bring your coolers!) and ticket prices overall haven’t risen from 2014 prices. If you’re really looking to splurge, you can buy a seat near the left-field bar in what’s called The Cove. The $35 ticket includes a $10 voucher for eats and drinks and wait service. Keep your eyes on the field, though — the left-field line sees its share of fouled line shots that can come into the stands at high velocities. Oh, and did we mention that Victory Field is still one of the most stunning ballyards in the States?
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BASEBALL See Best Bet info box, above. Indy Indians MAY SEP Through Sept. 5, prices vary. 20 - 5 All games at Victory Field, prices vary, see NUVO.net for team matchups. Promotions of note: Monday Dollar Menu June 1, 15 and 29; July 6 and 20; Aug. 17 and 24; 7:05 p.m. Hey, cheapskates! Monday home stands mean hot dogs, peanuts, Cape Cod Potato Chips, Cracker Jack and popcorn are all available for just $1 each. Working Lunch Wednesdays June 3 and 17; July 1 and 23; Aug. 12 and 26; 1:35 p.m. Matinee weekday baseball! Take a client! Or, y’know, just play hooky for the afternoon. Craft Beer Thursdays May 28; June 11; July 23; Aug. 13; Sept 3, 7:05 p.m. Mmmm, beer— buy a Sun King, a buck goes to charity.
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Friday Fireworks (and the Fourth, too) May 29; June 12 and 26; July 4, 24 and 31; Aug 14 and Sept. 4 Friday home games feature a display after the game, as does Independence Day. Friday night games are all scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m., the July 4 first pitch is 6:05 p.m.
AUTO/motorcycle racing Indy 500 MAY Gates open at 6 a.m., green flag at 24 12:15 p.m. “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES!” (We’ve covered this thing like crazy. Go to nuvo.net for more — or check out the index for related events.) Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary The Crown Royal Presents “Your Hero’s Name Here” 400 At The Brickyard JUL JUL Times vary. So, that’s kind of a bit 24 - 26 more verbiage than the Brickyard 400, ain’t it? (At least we didn’t wind up with the “Spongebob Squarepants 400.”) Despite diminishing attendance, despite the fact that a stock car race on IndyCar’s most famous oval can make for a long parade and despite the Nationwide series race was moved out of Lucas Oil Raceway Park a few years back (grrr), there are enough storylines here to make the thing interesting. Jeff Gordon could put a pretty nifty exclamation point on his Farewell Tour by winning his sixth Brickyard — the Hoosier native won the first back in ’94. Local Tony Stewart’s won twice — a third’s not impossible, despite a season that’s been underwhelming at best as we go to print. How ‘bout Junior winning one where Daddy Dale won? Or number five for Jimmie Johnson? Boogity, boogity, boogity!
Hurling in Indy No, not the “I’m sooo drunk” kind, the Gaelic sport kind. The official description reads in part: “Hurling is played on a pitch that can be up to 145m long and 90m long. The goalposts are similar to those used on a rugby pitch. You may strike the ball on the ground, or in the air. Unlike hockey, you may pick up the ball with your hurley and carry it for not more than four steps in the hand. After those steps you may bounce the ball on the hurley and back to the hand, but you are forbidden to catch the ball more than twice. To get around this, one of the skills is running with the ball balanced on the hurley. To score, you put the ball over the crossbar with the hurley or under the crossbar and into the net by the hurley for a goal, the latter being the equivalent of three points.” (See gaa.ie for more.)
NASCAR practice June 24, gates open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary
Practice Day Aug. 7, gates open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary
Lilly Diabetes 250 and Brickyard Qualifying June 25, gates open 7 a.m. Quals will likely occupy the earlier part of the day (deets are still TBD a this writing), but the Nationwide Series race has a green flag scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Gates close at 6. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary
Qualifying Aug. 8, gates open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary
Brickyard 400 June 26, gates open at 10 a.m. — and the track will get niiiice and toasty before the green waves at 3:30, as will the sun-drenched metal bleachers. Hydrate, people. Gates close at 7:30 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary Red Bull Indianapolis GP AUG AUG Times vary. NOTHING is cooler 7 - 9 than watching the MotoGP racers lean into a turn so deeply their well-padded knees are skimming the asphalt. OK, watching them pop up uninjured from a spill at 200-plus mph is pretty damn impressive, too. There are LOTS more races than the main event, so trust us, you’ll never be bored. Additionally, between the drivers and the umbrella girls, there’s lots of — ahem — lovely visuals no matter whom you’re attracted to. Bring the binoculars.
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Red Bull Indianapolis GP Aug. 9, gates open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prices vary
pro football Indianapolis Colts AUG SEP It’s summer, so that means … 16 - 3 pre-season games! Aug. 16, 1 p.m., at Philadelphia Eagles Your TV Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., V. Chicago Bears Lucas Oil Stadium, prices vary
pro soccer Indy Eleven MAY OCT All home games start at 7:30 p.m. 30 - 24 The Indy Eleven soccer squad sold out every home stand during its inaugural season — will the fans keep coming? Given Indy’s love of non-gridiron-football, the answer’s a guarded yes, since home wins were hard to come by in 2014. No matter: even before anyone had formed a concrete notion of a squad, a group of soccer lunatics called “The Brickyard Battalion” had already become rabid fans of the IDEA of a team, organizing themselves around a club that only existed in a virtual space. A futbol fanatic named Derek Richey created a virtual team to rally ‘round — Racing Indy FC — and when some other Soccer Fans With Big Wallets noticed games would most likely be well attended, the Indy Eleven was born. The team’s been so popular, upgrades to their home digs at IUPUI are in the works. Carroll Stadium at IUPUI, $10-100
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The teams are: • 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey • 9 Irish Brothers • Connor’s Pub • Health Source • Pogue’s Run Grocer • Renner’s Body Works • Smoking Iron Alterations • Triton Brewing • Upland Tap House May 31; 10 a.m. Pogue’s V. Triton (Field A)/Smoking Iron V. Upland (Field B) 11 a.m. Connor’s V. 9 Irish (A)/Renner’s V. Health Source (B) Noon 2 Gingers V. Pogue’s (A)/Triton V. Smoking Iron (B) June 7; 10 a.m. Pogue’s V. Smoking Iron (A)/9 Irish V. Triton (B) 11 a.m. Health Source V. 2 Gingers (A)/Upland V. Renner’s (B) 12 noon Connor’s V. Triton (A)/Health Source V. Upland (B) June 14; 10 a.m. Smoking Iron V. Connor’s (A)/ Renner’s V. Triton (B) 11 a.m. Pogue’s V. 9 Irish (A)/2 Gingers V. Upland (B) Noon Health Source V. Smoking Iron (A)/2 Gingers V. 9 Irish June 28; 10 a.m. Health Source V. Upland (A)/ Triton V. 2 Gingers (B) 11 a.m. Renner’s V. Smoking Iron (A)/Connor’s V. Pogue’s (B) Noon 9 Irish V. Health Source (A)/Renner’s V. Connor’s (B)
Monumental Yoga Noon Our pal from the Athenaeum, Cassie Stockamp, has been instrumental in building this incredible event. Seriously — just watching all those folks pose is amazing, much less being part of it. We’ll let her folks give all the deets: “On Sunday, June 21 at noon, Monument Circle will come alive with yogis of all different levels. The third annual Monumental Yoga encourages new and advanced yogis, alike, to participate in Indy’s largest yoga event. Instructors will be scattered around the Circle to help with alignment and basic yoga postures. Participants are encouraged to arrive early, stretch, warm up and find a comfortable spot on the Circle for their yoga mat. Please bring your own mat and water. Arrive early for pre-event festivities, including our first ever Yoga Village! There will also be music from DJ HyFi along with acro yoga and hooping demos. This event is family-friendly. There will be a special 45-minute yoga routine for parents and their children ages 6+ to do simultaneously with the main event. … When you register for Monumental Yoga, please consider donating to this year’s charity partner, Mighty Lotus.” Monument Circle, FREE JUN
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roller derby Naptown Roller Girls MAY JUN The NRG has two games — excuse 23 20 us, “bouts” — left in the spring of 2015. The roster’s split into three teams divided along skill levels: the Tornado Sirens, the Warning Belles and the Third Alarm. With nicknames like Dora the Destroyer, Maiden America, Peyton Slamming and — our favorite moniker — Trudy Bauchery, one might think this is just some kind of novelty act decked out in helmets, skates and ripped fishnets. Think again. This is a legit athletic contest, combining flat out skating speed with strategy and the kind of body-checking you might find in hockey It’s tough, it’s physical and it’s very, very exciting. Another thing to remember: this is an amateur sport, played for the love of the game. The team’s a member of the Women’s Flat Rack Derby Association (yep, there’s a sanctioning body) and the events are family friendly, but loud — caution
May 23, doors at 6:30 p.m., first bout at 7 p.m., second immediately following. Tornado Sirens V. TBD, Warning Belles V. Cornfed Derby Dames (Muncie) This doubleheader is the NRG’s annual Star Wars-themed night (past iterations have had names like “Looking for Love in Alderaan Places”), so expect great cosplay both around the track and in the stands. June 20, doors at 6:30 p.m., first bout at 7 p.m., second immediately following. Another doubleheader. Hooray! The Warning Belles and the Tornado Sirens will each play squads from the Toronto Roller Derby.
yoga Monumental Yoga See Best Bet info box, P.54.
SURFING The Flow Tour 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Yep, you heard us. No, we’re not confusing Carmel, California with Carmel, Indiana. This is competitive standup and body-board surfing on waves generated by a big ol’ machine at the waterpark in the Monon Center. Winners advance to nationals. Mahalo! Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive East, $10 spectators, prices vary for contestants JUL
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running Noblesville Mini Marathon 7:30 a.m. Miss the big Mini? (Big Mini? Kinda like “jumbo shrimp,” isn’t it?) Here’s a 13.1 plus a 10K, 5K and kiddie run. Hare Chevrolet Field, 1814 N 19th St. (Noblesville), $11-64, noblesvilleminimarathon.com MAY
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Indiana Women’s Trail Run 9 a.m. These loops through Eagle Creek are set up to give runners quarter and halfmarathon options. Eagle Creek Park, $30-85, indianawomenstrailrun.com MAY
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Eskenazi Health Stride 5K & 5 Miler 8 a.m. “A Race for Better Health” — and views of the canal and river. Eskanazi Hospital, 720 Eskenazi Ave., $20-30, eskenazihealthfoundation.org/ events/healthstride MAY
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Summer Night Trail Marathon JUN 9:30 p.m. This is a full, half and quarter 6 marathon. It’s limited to the first 500 runners, and the organizers warn that “The full marathon is reserved for runners capable of finishing within the 5.5 hour time limit. This is a tough race to complete in that amount of time so we’re requiring runners to submit proof of finish time. For your entry to be accepted, you’ll need to email prior race results showing one of the following: • Road Marathon with a finish time under 4.1 hours • Trail Marathon with a finish time under 5 hours • Trail Ultra (any distance greater than a marathon) with an average pace of 11:29 minutes/mile Eagle Creek Park, $50-105, summernighttrailmarathon.com Indy Pride Rainbow 5k Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. THIS COURSE WELCOMES EVERYONE. What better way to show that both your bod and your sense of decency, acceptance and tolerance are in good shape, eh? The folks organizing this one tell us that “All proceeds from the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk will support the IndyPride Resource Center Fund and HIV education through the Indiana AIDS Fund, a program of The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis.” Talbott Street Dance Club, 2145 N. Talbott St., $30 JUN
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Outrun the Sun 7 p.m. This one’s a benefit; a “race against melanoma.” Five mile run, 5K and one mile walk. Fort Harrison State Park, $24-30 JUN
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Run 317 Broad Ripple 7 p.m. This 3.17-mile run/walk (get it?) is the first in a series, each benefitting a different non-profit. This one benefits School on Wheels; future runs in Fountain Square and Mass Ave. will benefit the Humane Society and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. You’ll also get a pint glass fulla beer at the end of the run. Broad Ripple on the Guilford Bridge, 6349 Guilford Ave., $30-35 JUN
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Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series JUN JUL AUG 8 a.m. The June 20 event’s 20 18 15 the first of three this summer at Eagle Creek Park. There are duathlon as well as triathlon courses each day. Organizers ask that participants be 14 and over, please, and the event’s limited to the first 600 single entrants and 50 teams. Here’s how it all shakes out: Sprint Distance - 500 meter swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run Duathlon - 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run Triathlon/Duathlon Relay - 2 to 3 person team (one person swim/runs, one person bikes, one person runs) Eagle Creek Park, $65-70 (you can purchase the entire series of events for $180) Firecracker 6 4 8 a.m. A 6 mile run or 6K run/walk. Then go eat a hot dog and light some fireworks. ‘Murica! City Market, $25-40 JUL
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The Eight-Hour Dream Endurance Race 2 p.m. Dream or hallucination? Check the description: “Only for the crazies. The 8-hour Dream Endurance race is Central Indiana’s first endurance event. Utilizing the 3.22 mile course on the Central Park Trails at the Monon Community Center, participants will see how far they can run during the 8-hour limit. The event starts at 2:00 p.m. and runners will run through sunset and into the evening.” Teams and individuals are welcome — and there’s prize money. Central Park at the Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive East (Carmel), prices vary JUL
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Beaver Chase, the Urban Trail Race 7:30 a.m. It’s a full, half and quarter marathon — but it’s a trail run through Indy. Urban wilderness, anyone? Stacked Pickle, 910 W 10th St., $35-60
Indiana Tour de Cure 6 a.m. check-in. This one’s got everything from a family ride to a 50 or 75K route to a century around the IMS track and even a Gran Fondo. Fight diabetes and pedal your bike across the yard of bricks. Cool, right? Indianapolis Motor Speedway, $25 fee, $200 fundraising minimum, tour.diabetes.org
Go Girl Triathlon 8 a.m. This one’s set up just like the Indy Sprint Triathlon, with duathlon and relay options — and it benefits the Julian Center. Eagle Creek Park, $65-120
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incredibly well organized. Butler University, 24hoursofbooty.org N.I.T.E. Ride 11 p.m. This year the “Navigate Indy This Evening” Ride starts and ends at the Fairgrounds — but still takes you on a beautiful route through Butler and Downtown Indy. The ride runs roughly 19 miles, and there are other affiliated rides and activities all day that Saturday. Indiana State Fairgrounds, $25-31, niteride.org JUN
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Ride Across Indiana (RAIN) July 11, 7 a.m. Roughly 160 miles, many on US 40. OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH. START: St. Mary-of-the Woods, Terre Haute; FINISH: Earlham College (Richmond); $40-65, rainride-2015.org JUL
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Indy Crit JUL 9 a.m. The Mass Ave Crit has proven so 11 popular that Indy’s been graced with a second urban day-long series of races. This one helps raise money for Freewheelin’ Community Bikes, which we dig. One Monument Circle, FREE for spectators, indycrit.com The Mass Ave Criterium See Best Bet info box, P.57.
Tour de Upland AUG AUG Times vary. You bike as much or as 14 - 16 little as you like. You drink beer. You camp. You repeat. IS THIS AWESOME OR WHAT? CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road (Nashville), prices vary, uplandbeer.com YEAR-ROUND Road Biking The Central Indiana Biking Association (CIBA) provides a wealth of information on regular rides and events on their site. For the freelancers among us, there are tons of great paved routes around Indy — including the gorgeous Cultural Trails — and a bike share program that’s flourishing downtown. The best-known trail in Indy, of course, is the Monon, which won a Best of Indy Award from NUVO in 2014: “Take the roughly 10-and-a-half mile Monon Trail from 10th Street north, add the five-plus miles that stretch into Carmel, mix in a pinch of Westfield north of 146th St., sprinkle with access points, parking, scenic bridges and the occasional tunnel, spice with nifty neighborhoods, shopping areas, leafy stretches of lovely green canopy and a café or brewery here and there, and you’ve got an award-winning rail-to-trail conversion. The trail/greenway connects with many other trails in Indy and points north. NOTE: When the weekend weather turns warm, there are walkers, inline skaters, mellow skateboarders and lots of families with little kids and dogs — this is NOT the place to be setting land speed records on your carbon-fiber racing bike.” cibaride.org.
bike polo YEAR-ROUND Tues. and Thurs., 6 p.m.; Sun. noon. Yep. It’s polo on bikes. This amateur club hosts pickup games three times a week. According to the club, all you really need is a helmet, since the club has extra bikes and mallets. Back in 2012, NUVO explained how the game works: “The rules are fairly simple. Two teams of three people play with a street-hockey ball, which starts in the middle of the court. The very first play of the game is called the ‘joust,’ and once the ball is in play, it’s in play at all times. No one guards the goal the whole time. Touching the ground with your foot is called a ‘dap,’ and you must go to the sideline and ‘tap’ back in. A game ends when a team reaches five points, or when ten minutes elapse. PIn [organizer Keith] Cruz’s words, ‘The number one rule of bike polo is, don’t be a dick.’” Arsenal Park, 46th St. and Haverford Road
golf 76th Senior PGA Championship MAY MAY Times vary. Roadtrip! From the 21 - 24 official PGA descripton: “French Lick Resort’s Pete Dye Course, which opened in 2009, will be the site of the most historic and prestigious event in senior golf, May 21-24, 2015. The Senior PGA Championship becomes the fourth major championship hosted by the resort, following the 1924 PGA Championship, played on the Donald Ross Course, won by Walter Hagen whose triumph began a remarkable four-year PGA winning streak. French Lick’s Pete Dye Course also hosted the 2010 PGA Professional National Championship.” And the players, playa? “Reigning Champion Colin Montgomerie, Tom Watson, Fred Couples, Kenny Perry, Jay Haas, Tom Lehman, Bernhard Langer and Mark O’Meara are among the 156 players eligible to compete at French Lick Resort in May 2015.” Pete Dye Course, French Lick Resort, 1082 Taggart Lane (West Baden Springs), $10-100
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Mountain Biking The Hoosier Mountain Biking Association’s website offers a great list of all the trails available across the state of Indiana, plus info on conditions. Close to home, a few examples of some nice flow-y stuff include Town Run Trail Park, Southwestway Park and the always lovely Fort Harrison State Park. Brown County offers exceptional rides if you’re willing to make the hour-plus jaunt: Brown County State Park, Nebo Ridge just outside Story and Hickory Ridge (beware the horses), which offers winding routes through the Hoosier National Forest. hmba.org/wp/
YEAR-ROUND Indy’s Public Golf Courses We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the opportunity for you, O Broke Hacker, to go out and ruin a good walk. Indy’s got 13 public golf courses that range from the li’l ol’ 3-par 9-hole course at Riverside Golf Academy to the Pete Dye courses at Eagle Creek and Sahm Parks. And yes, a great many are open year ‘round for you to get your bogey on. (Are you picking up that we have a pretty fat handicap here at the NUVO sports desk?) indy.gov/golf
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9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. This NUVO-sponsored — hell, NUVO-created — event is one solid Saturday full of excitement. A “crit” is (usually) an urban bike race on city closed city streets that covers a short looped course (often under a mile). There are many races throughout the day.:You’ll see kids on bikes, people on fixies — not to mention some of the best riders anywhere competing in the final race, even professionals. You’ll even see the top riders running under the lights after sunset. The triangular course is exciting and challenging, and the tradition of American criterium racing — which saw the height of its popularity in the 1920s — highlights beautiful urban settings as a backdrop for the course. Plus, we really dig Mass Ave, y’know? massavecrit.com, FREE AUG
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June 5, 7 p.m. National Lampoon’s Vacation See Best Bet info box, right. June 12, 7 p.m. Heathers (1988) — Like the edgy older sister of Mean Girls, this film follows a lonely teen (Winona Ryder) as she scratches the seedy underbelly of her high school’s “in crowd.” Before the film, take part in 80’s Preppy Night. Come dressed in Heathers-inspired attire, party to ’80s music and win special prizes if your name is Heather! June 19, 7 p.m. Casablanca (1942) We’re out of the ’80s now and in Africa circa World War II! But hey, Humphrey Bogart is here, so it should be a good time. Before this war-torn romance drama, join in some pre-film fun, including Bogart impressions and classic film trivia. June 26, 7 p.m. Psycho (1960) — The film that made you afraid of taking showers. Gross.
July 3, 7 p.m. Jaws (1975) — The film that made you afraid of the ocean. A more rational fear, given the sharks and everything. Before the film, lounge in inflatable pools, play with beach toys and enjoy some shark-related games!
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July 10, 7 p.m. Flash Gordon (1980) — A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth. Sure, why not? Before the film, dress and compete as your favorite superhero to win some cool prizes. July 17, 7 p.m. Shaun of the Dead (2004) — Between trying to win his ex-girlfriend back and save his town from zombies, Shaun is having a bad day. Come laugh at his expense and compete in an album-throwing content, zombie movie trivia and other un-dead activities before the film. July 24, 7 p.m. Elf (2003) — It’s Christmas in July! Come laugh your ass off at Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, and enjoy some carols and holiday cheer beforehand. July 31, p.m. Major League (1989) — Make your own baseball card, unleash your fastball in a pitching booth and test your knowledge of baseball trivia before this sharp sports comedy.
IMA Summer Nights Film Series 7 p.m. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) — As if the Griswold family’s outing wasn’t hilariously embarrassing enough, the IMA is getting audiences ready to cringe with a crowd-sourced awkward summer vacation photo slide show, a road trip mixtape and tourist attraction trivia before the film. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $12 for the public, $6 for members JUN
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IMA Summer Nights Film Series JUN AUG This year marks the 40th season of 5 - 28 Summer Nights, the IMA’s outdoor film series. Not only will the museum screen a ton of hugely entertaining movies in its lovely amphitheater, but it will host activities related to the films before each screening as well. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $12 for the public, $6 for members
Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Singin’ in the Rain (1952) — Members of a silent film production company struggle to make the transition to sound, but they sing merrily along the way in this classic musical.
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Aug. 14, 7 p.m. The Big Lebowski (1998) — If you don’t think this is one of the greatest comedies ever made, then…that’s just, like, your opinion, man. Show off your bowling skills and be a “Dude for the Day” before the film.
Days of the Dead JUN JUN A major treat for horror buffs. 26 - 28 See Best Bet info box, P.61.
Aug. 21, 7 p.m. The Shining See Best Bet info box, below. Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) — Before summer ends and school starts, enjoy this timeless tale of playing hooky. The screening includes a group sing-a-long of Danke Schoen and Twist and Shout.
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Indiana Black Expo Film Festival JUL JUL Independent films produced by or 12 - 13 written about African Americans and African culture, presenting positive messages covering the breadth of human experience. Indianapolis Museum of Art, Tobias Theatre, 4000 N. Michigan Road, FREE July 12: 11:15 a.m. John Henry and the Railroad — The story of a freed slave and the world of opportunity that opened up for him and his son when he heard about railroad work. Noon Gideon’s Army — The tale of three lawyers who stand up against the criminal justice system in the Deep South. 1:50 p.m. The Retrieval — In the midst of the Civil War, a young boy is sent by a bounty hunter to catch a wanted freedman and bring him back to the South.
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7 p.m. The Shining (1980) — All work and no play makes Jack Nicholson even creepier than he already is in this classic horror film from master Stanley Kubrick. Show off your best axe-happy Nicholson impression in the “Here’s Johnny!” photo booth near the screen. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $12 for the public, $6 for members AUG
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Days of the Dead A major treat for horror buffs, the guests of this year’s convention include Tony Moran, the man behind Michael Myers’ mask; Tobin Bell, the Jigsaw Killer himself; and Lisa and Louise Burns, the creepy twin girls from The Shining all grown up! Are you in horror nerd heaven yet? In addition to the stars, you can meet directors, makeup artists, musicians and more working in the world of the macabre. Wyndham Indianapolis West, 254 Executive Drive, $30-$35 at the door, $70 for a weekend pass JUN
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military tour, his family’s faith is tested when news breaks that another soldier has lost his life to war. Will Ryan join him or return home safely? Indy Film Fest JUL JUL From intimate documentary 16 - 25 portraits like Murderball to otherworldly spectacles like Another Earth, from Hoosier-made films to Hollywood hits, the Indy Film Fest offers an embarrassment of riches. What began as a three-day festival in March of 2004 is now a 10-day cinematic summer extravaganza. Films screen at the IMA; the after parties happen all over town. A key aspect of this fest is the close proximity of filmmakers to audiences. See the films, hang around and then go get a drink with your favorite director, writer, production designer or actor. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $150 for an all-access pass, $80 for a 10-ticket bundle, $10 for individual screenings
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1-30.................Dump the Pump................................................... P. 5 1-AUG. 26........Naturally Inspired Paint Out Art Show................ P. 27 2......................Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Teen Men................. P. 16 3......................Buckcherry, Within Reason, Picture Yes.............. P. 16 3-AUG. 26........Jazz on the Point................................................ P. 22 4......................Craig Ferguson’s Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth.............................................. P. 27 4......................Monumental Mile.............................................. P. 55 4-6...................Limestone Comedy Festival................................ P. 26 4-14.................Jason and (Medea)............................................. P. 27 5......................National Lampoon’s Vacation (IMA)................... P. 59 5-6...................Is That Your Reel Hair?....................................... P. 28 5-7...................Urbanski Conducts Mahler 5.............................. P. 27 5-13.................Circle City IN Pride............................................... P. 7 5-JULY 4...........The Perfect “10”................................................ P. 27 6......................Anderson Brew Fest........................................... P. 38 6......................Indianapolis Alley Cats V. Detroit Mechanix (Ultimate).............................. P. 54 6......................Indy Pride Rainbow 5K RunWalk........................ P. 55 6......................Summer Night Trail Marathon............................ P. 55 6......................Vintage Indiana............................................... P. 7,38 7......................Alt1033’s Alt-imate Birthday.............................. P. 16 7......................Hurling............................................................... P. 54 7-27.................Indiana Limestone Symposium........................... P. 28 9-14.................Dirty Dancing..................................................... P. 28 10....................Soul Asylum, Meat Puppets................................ P. 16 10-AUG. 19......In Concert with Nature....................................... P. 23 11....................Bag Ladies — Loud & Proud.............................. P. 28 11....................BoDeans............................................................. P. 17 11....................Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival............. P. 38 11....................Girl Pride 2015................................................... P. 17 11....................Hozier, Dawes.................................................... P. 17 11....................Musical Family Tree Fundraiser........................... P. 17 11-14...............Shakespeare in the Park: Cymbeline................... P. 28 12....................Bianca Del Rio’s Rolodex of Hate Comedy Special.................................................. P. 28 12....................Heathers............................................................. P. 59 12....................The War on Drugs............................................... P. 17 12-13...............Beethoven’s Ninth.............................................. P. 29 12-13...............Indy Italian Fest.................................................... P. 7 12-13...............Kosmic Karnival.................................................. P. 29 12-13...............Smokin’ On the River......................................... P. 38 12-13...............Sweetwater Gear Fest.......................................... P. 7 12-JULY 17.......Cool Creek Concert Series.................................. P. 23 13....................Circle City Sound Chorus presents A Night at the Movies........................................ P. 29
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13....................Heidi Lynne Gluck, Gentleman Caller, Caleb McCoach.................................................. P. 17 13....................Independent Music + Art Festival......................... P. 8 13....................Lucinda Williams, Buick 6................................... P. 17 13....................Outrun the Sun................................................... P. 13 13-14...............Talbot St. Art Fair.................................................. P. 7 14....................Hurling............................................................... P. 54 14-OCT. 3.........Nineteen Stars — Quilts of Indiana’s Present and Past................................................ P. 29 14-20...............4th Annual Irvington Folk Festival...................... P. 17 15....................Hiss Golden Messenger...................................... P. 17 17....................Fashionable History............................................ P. 29 17....................The Smashing Pumpkins.................................... P. 18 18....................Esperanza Spalding............................................ P. 18 18....................Run 317 Broad Ripple........................................ P. 55 18-20...............Ryan Singer........................................................ P. 29 19....................Casablanca........................................................ P. 59 19....................Kevin Hart.......................................................... P. 29 19....................Whitey Morgan and the 78s, Cody Jinks............ P. 18 19-20...............Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Disco Days and Boogie Nights — Music of the ‘70s............ P. 29 19-20...............Mixture: Indianapolis Cocktail Hour................... P. 38 19-28...............Hairspray............................................................ P. 29 19-28...............Marion County Fair.............................................. P. 8 19-JULY 12.......Indianapolis Early Music Festival........................ P. 28 19, JULY 24......Indianapolis Children’s Choir Choral Festival Concert.................................................. P. 30 20....................Brew-Ha-Ha......................................................... P. 8 20....................Conner Prairie at Dawn...................................... P. 29 20....................Indiana Tour de Cure.......................................... P. 56 20....................Jim Jeffries — The Freedumb Tour...................... P. 30 20....................Juneteenth........................................................... P. 8 20....................Naptown Roller Girls doubleheader................... P. 55 20....................Summer Solstice: Giant Picnic.............................. P. 8 20....................Taste of Bloomington........................................... P. 8 20....................Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series.................... P. 55 21....................Familia Fest: El Dia de la Familia.......................... P. 8 21....................Monumental Yoga.............................................. P. 54 24....................Bowling for Soup, The Dollyrots, Ivory Tribes...... P. 18 24....................Brickyard practice (NASCAR).............................. P. 52 25....................Lilly Diabetes 250 and Brickyard Qualifying....... P. 52 25-27...............Hoosierdance International Film Festival............ P. 60 25-28...............La Casa Azul....................................................... P. 30 26-28...............Days of the Dead................................................ P. 61 26....................24 Hours of Booty.............................................. P. 56 26....................Brickyard 400..................................................... P. 53 26....................Wanda Jackson.................................................. P. 18 26....................Linda Lavin......................................................... P. 30 26....................Psycho................................................................ P. 59
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1......................Eagle Creek Trail Marathon................................ P. 56 1......................The NUVO Mass Ave Criterium........................... P. 57 4-8...................Drum Corps International World Championships.................................................. P. 32 6......................Harry Connick, Jr................................................. P. 22 7......................Red Bull Indianapolis GP (MotoGP) Practice...... P. 53 7......................Singin’ In the Rain.............................................. P. 60 7......................Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, Chase Bryan....... P. 22 7-23.................Indiana State Fair............................................... P. 11 8......................Red Bull Indianapolis GP (MotoGP) Qualifying.. P. 53 9......................Red Bull Indianapolis GP (MotoGP)................... P. 53 12....................Garrison Keillor.................................................. P. 31 13....................Gabriel Iglesias.................................................. P. 33 13-15...............Jamie Kennedy................................................... P. 33 13-23...............IndyFringe Theatre Festival................................. P. 32 14....................The Big Lebowski............................................... P. 60 14....................Tour de Upland................................................... P. 56 15....................Beaver Chase, the Urban Trail Race.................... P. 56 15....................Cumberland Arts Goes to Market....................... P. 33 15....................Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series.................... P. 55 15....................WAMM Fest....................................................... P. 10 21....................The Shining........................................................ P. 60 21-23...............The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.......... P. 33 21-24...............Swiss Wine Festival............................................ P. 38 22....................Colts V. Bears (pre-season)................................. P. 53 22....................Go Girl Triathlon................................................. P. 56 27....................Foo Fighters....................................................... P. 22 28....................Ferris Bueller’s Day Off....................................... P. 60 28-30...............Indy Greek Fest.................................................. P. 11 30....................Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana................................... P. 38
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3......................Colts V. Bengals (pre-season)............................. P. 53 4-7...................Little Italy Festival.............................................. P. 40 12....................St. Joan of Arc French Market Festival................ P. 33 12....................Penrod Arts Fair......................................... P. 11, P. 33 18....................Beethoven’s Emperor......................................... P. 33 26....................Carmel International Arts Festival...................... P. 33
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MONDAY Indy Word Lab (FIRST MONDAY of the month)........................... P. 35 TUESDAY An Evening With the Authors (FIRST TUESDAY of the month).... p. 35 Gallery Talk: Closer Look (THIRD TUESDAY of the month).......... P. 35 Tuesday Night Concerts at Nickel Plate Stage............................ P. 22 WEDNESDAY The Great Indiana Mic-Off......................................................... P. 35 Wink! A Burlesque & Variety Showcase (FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month)................................................................... p. 35 THURSDAY The 10@10................................................................................. P. 35 FRIDAY AMP After Dark.......................................................................... P. 23 Deckadmics First Fridays (FIRST FRIDAY of the month).............. P. 22 IDADA First Fridays (FIRST FRIDAY of the month)....................... p. 35 Food Truck Fridays...................................................................... P. 38 Friday Night Late........................................................................ P. 33 SATURDAY Carmel Gallery Walk (SECOND SATURDAY of the month).......... P. 35 Gallery Talk: Closer Look (SECOND SATURDAY of the month).... P. 35 SUNDAY Three Trails Music Series............................................................ P. 22 Symphony on the Prairie............................................................ P. 23
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JULY 9..............Gold! Riches and Ruin....................................... P. 25 JULY 19............Art Meets News: The Work of Photojournalist Bill Foley.................................... P. 25 AUG. 23............Dream Cars........................................................ P. 25 SEPT. 5.............Indianapolis Indians baseball (AAA).................. P. 52 SEPT. 13...........Blues in the Park................................................ P. 23 OCT. 24............Indy Eleven Soccer............................................. P. 53
JUNE 7-27.................Indiana Limestone Symposium........................... P. 28 11-14...............Shakespeare in the Park: Cymbeline.................... P.28 12-13...............Sweetwater Gear Fest.......................................... P. 7 12-13...............Indy Italian Fest.................................................... P. 7 13....................Cadillac Barbie Pride Parade................................ P. 7 13....................Independent Music + Art Festival......................... P. 8 13-14...............Talbot St. Art Fair.................................................. P. 7 21....................Monumental Yoga.............................................. P. 54 JULY 4......................Freedom Blast...................................................... P. 9 AUGUST 7-23.................State Fair Free Stage (with admission)............... P. 23 SEPTEMBER 12....................St. Joan of Arc French Market Festival................ P. 33 26....................Carmel International Arts Festival...................... P. 35 RECURRING FREE EVENTS: EVENT
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Indy Word Lab (first Monday of the month)............................... P. 35 AMP After Dark (Fridays)............................................................ P. 23 Deckadmics First Fridays (first Friday of the month)................... P. 22 Food Truck Fridays (Fridays)........................................................ P. 38
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