August’s Hot Picks
It’s Fair Time! But if that’s not your cup of tea; here are some other ideas:
August 7, Allstate 400 At the Brickyard – It’s that time again! New name, same race..yadda yadda yadda…check times for practice runs as they do vary. Hopefully you have a ticket or you can try your luck at the gate with your neighborhood scalper. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Info: 317-492-6700
August 10-13, 2005 Visa Championships – This will be the first major gymnastic event hosted at Conseco Fieldhouse. What’s even more fascinating about this event is that many of the gymnast’s competing at this event will go on as representatives in the 2008 Olympics. As a former gymnast, this is one of my favorite picks this month. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse. Tickets: $10.00 to $45.00 (Single Session) $75.00 to $160.00 (All-Session); $40.00 (Rhythmic and Acrobatic Events). Call for times. Info: 317-239-5151
August 10-21, Indiana State Fair – This is my favorite time of year. I literally drag my husband every year! Coming from Los Angeles, we didn’t have fairs…I only saw them in movies and was fascinated by them. I go not only once, but twice; three times if I’m lucky. It wasn’t until I moved to Indiana that I learned what Funnel Cakes and Elephant Ears were! So with open arms, I welcome the 149th edition of the State Fair.
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds Tickets: $6.00 (Adults) Free for children 5 and under
Hours: 6am-Midnight. Info: 317-927-7500
August 19-28, Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival – This is not your ordinary play production. If theatre that is off the beaten path appeals to you, this is definitely your ticket. Over 30 production companies from around the country participate in this all day event with over several one hour performances daily. Show times vary. Tickets: $3.00 one-time entry fee; $10.00 per performance. Located: Massachusetts Avenue Arts and Theater District. Info: 317-297-2287
August 20, Steve Miller Band– What would a college party be without Steve Miller? Reminisce the good ole days and soak up a fun filled evening with the Band’s hits. Tickets: $27.00 and $45.00(pavilion) or $13.50 (lawn). Located: Verizon Wireless Music Center. Info: 317-239-5151
August 26-28, Indianapolis Air Show- This is another highlight for my monthly picks. Not only is this an exciting event for the family; it helps out children in need. Proceeds benefit Riley Hospital. The Blue Angels will be flying high this year and are definitely a breath taking sight to see! Location: 3867 Aviation way, Greenfield Tickets: $15.00 (Adults) $5.00 (Children 6-12). Show starts at Noon.
August 27, Feast of Lanterns – The Feast of Lanterns is actually a Chinese holiday. This was widely celebrated for several years and eventually faded after World War II. It had been revived in 2003 and sounds wonderfully romantic. The highlight of the feast is the lantern lighting ceremony which begins at dusk near Spades Park on the city’s near-east side. Hundreds of luminaries will be aglow throughout the park. Might be a nice date?
Located: 1801 Nowland Avenue Admission: Free Info: 317-633-7300
August 31, Jimmy Buffett-Even though Mr. Buffett has only produced a single number one album in his entire career, every year fans look forward to his arrival. I have yet to experience a Buffett concert, but I hear they are worth every penny. Located: Verizon Wireless Music Center. Tickets: $86.00 (pavilion) or $36.00 (lawn).
Info: 317-239-5151
August 7, Allstate 400 At the Brickyard – It’s that time again! New name, same race..yadda yadda yadda…check times for practice runs as they do vary. Hopefully you have a ticket or you can try your luck at the gate with your neighborhood scalper. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Info: 317-492-6700
August 10-13, 2005 Visa Championships – This will be the first major gymnastic event hosted at Conseco Fieldhouse. What’s even more fascinating about this event is that many of the gymnast’s competing at this event will go on as representatives in the 2008 Olympics. As a former gymnast, this is one of my favorite picks this month. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse. Tickets: $10.00 to $45.00 (Single Session) $75.00 to $160.00 (All-Session); $40.00 (Rhythmic and Acrobatic Events). Call for times. Info: 317-239-5151
August 10-21, Indiana State Fair – This is my favorite time of year. I literally drag my husband every year! Coming from Los Angeles, we didn’t have fairs…I only saw them in movies and was fascinated by them. I go not only once, but twice; three times if I’m lucky. It wasn’t until I moved to Indiana that I learned what Funnel Cakes and Elephant Ears were! So with open arms, I welcome the 149th edition of the State Fair.
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds Tickets: $6.00 (Adults) Free for children 5 and under
Hours: 6am-Midnight. Info: 317-927-7500
August 19-28, Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival – This is not your ordinary play production. If theatre that is off the beaten path appeals to you, this is definitely your ticket. Over 30 production companies from around the country participate in this all day event with over several one hour performances daily. Show times vary. Tickets: $3.00 one-time entry fee; $10.00 per performance. Located: Massachusetts Avenue Arts and Theater District. Info: 317-297-2287
August 20, Steve Miller Band– What would a college party be without Steve Miller? Reminisce the good ole days and soak up a fun filled evening with the Band’s hits. Tickets: $27.00 and $45.00(pavilion) or $13.50 (lawn). Located: Verizon Wireless Music Center. Info: 317-239-5151
August 26-28, Indianapolis Air Show- This is another highlight for my monthly picks. Not only is this an exciting event for the family; it helps out children in need. Proceeds benefit Riley Hospital. The Blue Angels will be flying high this year and are definitely a breath taking sight to see! Location: 3867 Aviation way, Greenfield Tickets: $15.00 (Adults) $5.00 (Children 6-12). Show starts at Noon.
August 27, Feast of Lanterns – The Feast of Lanterns is actually a Chinese holiday. This was widely celebrated for several years and eventually faded after World War II. It had been revived in 2003 and sounds wonderfully romantic. The highlight of the feast is the lantern lighting ceremony which begins at dusk near Spades Park on the city’s near-east side. Hundreds of luminaries will be aglow throughout the park. Might be a nice date?
Located: 1801 Nowland Avenue Admission: Free Info: 317-633-7300
August 31, Jimmy Buffett-Even though Mr. Buffett has only produced a single number one album in his entire career, every year fans look forward to his arrival. I have yet to experience a Buffett concert, but I hear they are worth every penny. Located: Verizon Wireless Music Center. Tickets: $86.00 (pavilion) or $36.00 (lawn).
Info: 317-239-5151
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