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Events in Indianapolis on Friday, August 7, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
Friday, August 7, 2009, 6:00 AM. 153rd Annual Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds. One of the largest and best state fairs in the nation, with a wide variety of activities and events. Aug. 7-23: Daily, 6:00 AM to midnight. Hours and activities vary daily. Info: See Web site below or call 317-927-7500. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indianastatefair.com
Friday, August 7, 2009, 8:00 AM. Drum Corps International Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium. Aug. 6-8: Thu-Sat, times and events vary by date. Verify times and events with the Web site listed below. Info: See Web site below or call 317-262-8600. Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.dci.org
Friday, August 7, 2009, 9:00 AM. 'Butterflies' Exhibit at White River Gardens. The 11th season for this popular exhibit at the Hilbert Conservatory, featuring 300 species of butterflies from around the world, Mar. 21 to Sept. 7. Info: See Web site below or call 317-630-2001. White River Gardens, 1200 West Washington St, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indyzoo.com/content.aspx?cid=1221
Friday, August 7, 2009, 10:00 AM. 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Exhibit at the Children's Museum. A visual exhibition with artwork, costumes and other pieces used in the first-ever animated TV series by LucasFilm Animation. Mar. 23, 2009 to Jan. 31, 2010: Tue-Sun 10-5 (plus Mon 10-5, Mar to Sep). Info: 317-334-3322. Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.childrensmuseum.org
Friday, August 7, 2009, 10:00 AM. 'Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum' Exhibit. An opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience rare and never-before-seen work. Mar. 14 to Aug. 9: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-636-9378. Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.eiteljorg.org
Friday, August 7, 2009, 11:00 AM. 'Fashion in Bloom' Exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. An in-depth look at the major styles of Western fashion, featuring the works of designers Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Givenchy, Galanos, Trigere, and Callot Soeurs. Apr. 4 to Oct. 25 during regular museum hours. Info: 317-923-1331. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.imamuseum.org
Friday, August 7, 2009, 6:00 PM. IDADA First Friday Art Tour in Downtown Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association (IDADA) sponsors a tour of area galleries on the first Friday of each month, 6-9 PM, with associated special events. Info: See Web site below or call 317-332-5612. IDADA Art Tour, 1505 North Delaware Street #23, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.idada.org
Friday, August 7, 2009, 7:15 PM. Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field. Charlotte Knights v. Indianapolis Indians, weather permitting. Verify with the venue if inclement weather exists on game day. Info: See Web site or call 317-269-3545. Victory Field, 501 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indyindians.com
Friday, August 7, 2009, 8:00 PM. Live Comedy at Crackers Comedy Club Downtown. Live comedy Wed-Sat: Wed-Thu at 8:30 PM, Fri/Sat at 8 and 10:30 PM. Scheduled to appear: See Web site below; verify with venue. Info: 317-631-3536. Crackers Comedy Club Downtown, 247 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.crackerscomedy.com
Events in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 8, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 6:00 AM. 153rd Annual Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds. One of the largest and best state fairs in the nation, with a wide variety of activities and events. Aug. 7-23: Daily, 6:00 AM to midnight. Hours and activities vary daily. Info: See Web site below or call 317-927-7500. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indianastatefair.com
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 8:00 AM. Drum Corps International Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium. Aug. 6-8: Thu-Sat, times and events vary by date. Verify times and events with the Web site listed below. Info: See Web site below or call 317-262-8600. Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.dci.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 9:00 AM. 'Butterflies' Exhibit at White River Gardens. The 11th season for this popular exhibit at the Hilbert Conservatory, featuring 300 species of butterflies from around the world, Mar. 21 to Sept. 7. Info: See Web site below or call 317-630-2001. White River Gardens, 1200 West Washington St, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indyzoo.com/content.aspx?cid=1221
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 10:00 AM. 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Exhibit at the Children's Museum. A visual exhibition with artwork, costumes and other pieces used in the first-ever animated TV series by LucasFilm Animation. Mar. 23, 2009 to Jan. 31, 2010: Tue-Sun 10-5 (plus Mon 10-5, Mar to Sep). Info: 317-334-3322. Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.childrensmuseum.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 10:00 AM. 'Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum' Exhibit. An opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience rare and never-before-seen work. Mar. 14 to Aug. 9: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-636-9378. Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.eiteljorg.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 11:00 AM. 'Fashion in Bloom' Exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. An in-depth look at the major styles of Western fashion, featuring the works of designers Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Givenchy, Galanos, Trigere, and Callot Soeurs. Apr. 4 to Oct. 25 during regular museum hours. Info: 317-923-1331. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.imamuseum.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 1:00 PM. Garden Walks at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Free guided walks through the IMA gardnes are offered on Sat/Sun, April to September, at 1:00 PM. Tours meet at the main visitor entrance to Lilly House. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.imamuseum.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 7:00 PM. Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field. Charlotte Knights v. Indianapolis Indians, weather permitting. Verify with the venue if inclement weather exists on game day. Info: See Web site or call 317-269-3545. Victory Field, 501 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indyindians.com
Events in Indianapolis on Sunday, August 8, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 6:00 AM. 153rd Annual Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds. One of the largest and best state fairs in the nation, with a wide variety of activities and events. Aug. 7-23: Daily, 6:00 AM to midnight. Hours and activities vary daily. Info: See Web site below or call 317-927-7500. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indianastatefair.com
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 8:00 AM. Walk-on Play at Paintball Indiana in Morgan County. An outdoor paintball facility that provides everything, including equipment and player orientation. Every Sunday year-round, plus group booking available weekdays. $25 per person. Info: 317-339-7531. Paintball Indiana, 3287 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, Morgan County. www.paintballindiana.com
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 9:00 AM. 'Butterflies' Exhibit at White River Gardens. The 11th season for this popular exhibit at the Hilbert Conservatory, featuring 300 species of butterflies from around the world, Mar. 21 to Sept. 7. Info: See Web site below or call 317-630-2001. White River Gardens, 1200 West Washington St, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indyzoo.com/content.aspx?cid=1221
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 10:00 AM. 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Exhibit at the Children's Museum. A visual exhibition with artwork, costumes and other pieces used in the first-ever animated TV series by LucasFilm Animation. Mar. 23, 2009 to Jan. 31, 2010: Tue-Sun 10-5 (plus Mon 10-5, Mar to Sep). Info: 317-334-3322. Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.childrensmuseum.org
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 12:00 PM. 'Fashion in Bloom' Exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. An in-depth look at the major styles of Western fashion, featuring the works of designers Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Givenchy, Galanos, Trigere, and Callot Soeurs. Apr. 4 to Oct. 25 during regular museum hours. Info: 317-923-1331. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.imamuseum.org
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 12:00 PM. 'Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum' Exhibit. An opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience rare and never-before-seen work. Mar. 14 to Aug. 9: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-636-9378. Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.eiteljorg.org
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 1:00 PM. Garden Walks at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Free guided walks through the IMA gardnes are offered on Sat/Sun, April to September, at 1:00 PM. Tours meet at the main visitor entrance to Lilly House. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.imamuseum.org
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 2:00 PM. Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field. Charlotte Knights v. Indianapolis Indians, weather permitting. Verify with the venue if inclement weather exists on game day. Info: See Web site or call 317-269-3545. Victory Field, 501 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.indyindians.com
Article: Two Days In Indianapolis
A quick article on seeing the sights, Indy-style!
This article references different mueseums, monuments, and malls (the shopping kind!) to see while in Indy...many are minutes from downtown!
Things to see:
War Memorial Plaza Historic District
State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
World War Memorial
American Legion Mall
White River State Park
NCAA Hall of Champions
Indiana State Museum
Circle Centre Mall
Indianapolis Zoo
