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Historic Indiana Ghost Tours: An October night of fright!

Historic Indiana Ghost Tours: An October night of fright! Kelties restaurant, The Fern of Westfield, and Historic Indiana Ghost Walks & Tours have joined together to offer central Indiana residents and visitors a one-of-a-kind ghoulish evening on Wednesday Oct. 28. Read More >>

Museum of Miniature Houses Ninth Annual Sale: Mini houses in abundance!

Museum of Miniature Houses Ninth Annual Sale: Mini houses in abundance! Everyone has a hobby, right? If yours happens to be miniature houses, and you’re in Indianapolis Sept. 18 and 19, you’re in luck! The Carmel, Ind.-based Museum of Miniature Houses holds its Ninth Annual Dollhouse Miniatures Show and Sale at St. Lukes Methodist Church in north Indy. Read More >>

34th Annual Bands of America Grand National Championships: the best of the bands in the USA!

34th Annual Bands of America Grand National Championships: the best of the bands in the USA! Indianapolis-based Music for All, a 33-year-old Indianapolis-based nonprofit group founded to promote music education and literacy among high school and college youth, will once again host 100 bands from across the nation Nov. 11-14, 2009, at Lucas Oil Stadium in the 34th annual Bands of America Grand National Championships. Read More >>

2009 Heartland Film Festival: Exploring the best of humanity

2009 Heartland Film Festival: Exploring the best of humanity Indianapolis will once again host filmmakers from around the world showcasing independent, international short and feature length films during the 18th annual Heartland Film Festival Oct, 15 - 24, 2009. The festival offers moviegoers a rare glimpse at a wide variety of exclusive movies in addition to special events for film enthusiasts of all ages. Read More >>

2009 Circle City Classic: A sporting tradition since 1984

2009 Circle City Classic: A sporting tradition since 1984 The 26th annual Circle City Classic weekend is a celebration of cultural excellence and educational achievement while showcasing the spirit, energy and tradition of America's historically black colleges and universities. Celebrated this year on Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 1-3, the weekend culminates in the playing of the Circle City Classic football game Saturday, when Tuskegee University takes on Alabama A&M University, a game sponsored this year by American Family Insurance. Read More >>

WestFest 2009 at the Eiteljorg Museum: Russle up some food & fun, pardner!

WestFest 2009 at the Eiteljorg Museum: Russle up some food & fun, pardner! Did everyone in the U.S. West once carry six-shooters? What did the cowboys (and cowgirls) eat on the trail? Was the West as wild as it has been portrayed on the Silver Screen? The series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” called it “The Ancient West”. We who are still in the 21st Century still call it the Old West. But whatever you call it, strap on yer cowboy boots, spurs and lassos, pardner, and prepare for some knee-slappin’ entertainment at this year’s Eiteljorg Museum WestFest. Read More >>

Indy Jazz Fest 2009: With new ownership, jazzier than ever!

Indy Jazz Fest 2009: With new ownership, jazzier than ever! The Indy Jazz Fest in 2009 enters its 11th season with new management now responsible for developing the best in local, regional and international jazz talent, including the annual centerpiece, the annual Indy Jazz Fest, which will take place Sept. 21-27 in a variety of Indy-area venues. Read More >>

Seventh Annual Race for All Races: Run for diversity!

Seventh Annual Race for All Races: Run for diversity! The 10th anniversary of the founding of Indianapolis-based Asian American Alliance, Inc. (AAAI) is being celebrated this year with the seventh running of the “Race for All Races” Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at 9 a.m. at Military Park in downtown Indy. Read More >>

Penrod Arts Fair: one of the country's largest single-day annual arts fairs!

Penrod Arts Fair: one of the country's largest single-day annual arts fairs! Known for decades as one of the largest single-day art fairs in the United States, this year's Penrod Arts Fair, to be held Saturday, Sept. 12 on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, promises to be an unforgettable gathering of artists, entertainment and food in the fair's 43-year history. Read More >>

14th Annual Rib America Festival: Ribs, music and more in downtown Indy!

14th Annual Rib America Festival: Ribs, music and more in downtown Indy! Indianapolis will for the 14th straight year host the ultimate Labor Day weekend barbecue festival when it welcomes the annual Rib America Festival -- one of several that occur each year in several Midwest cities. Read More >>

NHRA Mac Tools Nationals: The biggest and most prestigious annual drag racing contest in the world!

NHRA Mac Tools Nationals: The biggest and most prestigious annual drag racing contest in the world! Each Labor Day weekend for 55 years, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) racers and fans descend on O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis for the biggest, oldest, richest, and most prestigious drag race in the world. Read More >>

Indianapolis Airport to hold public auction Aug. 4

Indianapolis Airport to hold public auction Aug. 4 Indianapolis International Airport, which recently opened a new terminal, is holding a special public auction of thousands of items, many with collectible value, at the old terminal just off Sam Jones Expressway and Interstate 465, on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Read More >>

Indiana State Fair: star-studded event, lots of animals!

Indiana State Fair: star-studded event, lots of animals! Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, the Oak Ridge Boys and Sandi Patty, not to mention reigning Miss America/Miss Indiana Katie Stam, headline a star-studded cast of performers at this year's Indiana State Fair, from Aug. 8-25 at the Indiana Fairgrounds. Read More >>

2009 U.S. Senior Open: Golfing vets compete in Central Indiana

2009 U.S. Senior Open: Golfing vets compete in Central Indiana The Crooked Stick Golf Club in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis will put Central Indiana once again at center stage of professional golf as it hosts the 30th U.S. Senior Championships July 2-Aug. 2. Read More >>

Roddick, Dent headline Tennis Championships

Roddick, Dent headline Tennis Championships Americans Andy Roddick and Taylor Dent are among the headliners at this year’s Indianapolis Tennis Championships. Presented by Eli Lilly and Co., the competition starts July 18 on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University/Indianapolis. Read More >>

George Rickey sculptures on display downtown

George Rickey sculptures on display downtown Works by South Bend, Ind., native George Rickey, featuring 10 of the late artist's best known sculptures, are on display as part of a temporary exhibition in downtown Indianapolis. The exhibit continues through Sept. 17. Read More >>

'Return of the Olympians' will match top swimmers

'Return of the Olympians' will match top swimmers In what's been dubbed the “Return of the Olympians,” Michael Phelps and a host of other Olympic and championship swimmers reunite in Indianapolis this summer at the 2009 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships & World Championship Trials. Read More >>

Indiana Black Expo: USA's largest and longest-running annual African American celebration

Indiana Black Expo: USA's largest and longest-running annual African American celebration The country’s biggest, longest-running and most comprehensive exposition held for African-Americans and other minorities returns a 39th time with the Indiana Black Expo annual summer celebration July 9-29 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Read More >>

Orkestra Projekt’s “Agitation” inspires music lovers of all ages

Orkestra Projekt’s “Agitation” inspires music lovers of all ages “Agitation” is the theme of the Orkestra Projekt’s final concert of its sixth season on June 18 and 19 at the Indy Fringe Building, featuring the group’s typical combination of eclectic orchestral music, a casual atmosphere, hors d’oeuvres and drinks and one the most laid-back classical audiences you’ll find in Indianapolis. Read More >>

Walking with Dinosaurs: back after 65 million years

Walking with Dinosaurs: back after 65 million years Marvel at the realistic dinosaurs — both animatronic and suited — in BBC TV’s “Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular,” which runs at Indianapolis’ Conseco Fieldhouse July 8–12. Read More >>

PBS Kids in the Park: big crowd, big fun June 27

PBS Kids in the Park: big crowd, big fun June 27 The 16th annual Lets Meet PBS Kids in the Park on June 27 promises to be the biggest gathering of its kind in the country, with at least 40,000 children gathering in downtown Indianapolis to meet their favorite PBS characters. And to top it all off, it’s free! Read More >>

Facing West: celebrating 20 years of the Eiteljorg

Facing West: celebrating 20 years of the Eiteljorg If you’ve never been to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, a new exhibit there offers the chance to sample the breadth of the its renowned collection. If you’re a longtime fan of the museum, you’ll have the opportunity to re-discover favorite pieces and experience rare and never-before-seen work. Read More >>

Vintage Indiana: Wine & Dine day in Military Park!

Vintage Indiana: Wine & Dine day in Military Park! Wine connoisseurs, take note: Two dozen Indiana wineries will titillate your taste buds at this year’s 10th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival on June 6 in downtown Indianapolis. Read More >>

'Interpreting William' examines Hoosier pioneer

'Interpreting William' examines Hoosier pioneer The Indiana Repertory Theatre's 2009 season features the world premiere of its playwright-in-residence James Still's "Interpreting William," inspired by the life of Indiana settler William Conner. Read More >>

Komodo dragons visit the Indianapolis Zoo

Komodo dragons visit the Indianapolis Zoo Modern-day dragons exist — and they're on their way to the Indianapolis Zoo starting May 23. Read More >>

Indianapolis 500 roars into action May 24

Indianapolis 500 roars into action May 24 Known as "the greatest spectacle in racing," this year's 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24 promises to be as thrilling and unpredictable as the first race back in 1911. Read More >>

The 500 Festival: celebrating a century of speed

The 500 Festival: celebrating a century of speed There's a lot more to May in Indianapolis than a car race on a 2½-mile oval track. As the famed Indy 500 approaches in the Hoosier capital, so will an assortment of special events marking the centennial of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the activities of the month-long Indy 500 Festival. Read More >>

Music For All festival promises noteworthy performances

Music For All festival promises noteworthy performances For band and orchestra music enthusiasts, Indianapolis is the place to be March 19-21 when thousands of high school musicians gather to participate in the 18th Annual Music For All National Festival. Read More >>

Gen Con to showcase latest in gaming, technology

Gen Con to showcase latest in gaming, technology Gen Con Indy, a mega-convention that attracts more than 28,000 fans of board games, role-playing, miniatures, computer games and related activities, will roll the dice again in Indianapolis Aug. 13-16 at the Indiana Convention Center and several local hotels. Read More >>

Broad Ripple Art Fair : a spring highlight since 1971

Broad Ripple Art Fair : a spring highlight since 1971 An annual event in the North Indianapolis neighborhood of Broad Ripple since 1971, the 39th Annual Broad Ripple Art Fair is one of the largest annual congregations of arts and cultural displays in Central Indiana. Read More >>

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and Great Pharaohs in Indy

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and Great Pharaohs in Indy Ancient Egypt is gone, but the legends live on through National Geographic's "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and Great Pharaohs" exhibition June 27-October. Read More >>

'European design since 1985' under spotlight at Indy art museum

'European design since 1985' under spotlight at Indy art museum The Indianapolis Museum of Art will highlight a groundbreaking examination of design concepts that shaped Western European decorative and industrial design between 1985 and 2005. Read More >>

Big Ten Basketball Tourny to start March 12

Big Ten Basketball Tourny to start March 12 As the hit movie Hoosiers showed all too well, basketball is the No. 1 sport in the Crossroads State. And at no time is it more evident than during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Conference. Read More >>