After five years of study and several months of finalizing design plans, the Indiana State Fair Commission is preparing to begin a $63 million renovation of the Pepsi Coliseum complex. The project will be paid for through bonding payable with commission revenues. Built in 1939 as part of the New Deal’s Works Progress Administration, the […]
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Sunday Funday BLOCK PARTY at Sun King at Sun King Brewing Company on Sunday, September 30, 2012
A-Squared Industries and Rad Summer present The Sunday Funday BLOCK PARTY at Sun King brewing Company on Sunday September 30th!
Marion County Public Health Department Announces Flu Schedule
The Marion County Public Health Department will hold its annual community flu clinics beginning Monday, October 1, 2012. Clinics are scheduled through Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. The flu can cause fever, sore throat, cough, headaches, fatigue, chills, and muscle aches. A flu vaccine is needed […]
Free Stage Concerts, Special Deals Contribute to Successful 2012 Indiana State Fair
A beautiful final weekend of weather and a diverse line-up of free concerts throughout its 17-day run helped the Indiana State Fair finish as a tremendous success. For just the second time since the fair went to the 17-day format, the fair attracted more than 70,000 visitors on three different days. Overall, 853,941 people attended the […]
Dairy Bar Treats Delight 80,000+ State Fair Visitors
It was “The Year of Dairy Cows” at the 2012 Indiana State Fair, and over 80,000 fairgoers celebrated by heading straight to the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s iconic Dairy Bar to enjoy their favorite treats. Over 64,400 rich, thick milkshakes—the Dairy Bar’s signature item—were served from the popular Main Street structure that pays homage […]
Health Department Updates Human Cases and Deaths of West Nile Virus in Marion County
The Marion County Public Health Department announced September 6, 2012 that there is a second death in Marion County from West Nile Virus and the number of human cases continues to rise with ten as of today. 2011- 1 human case and no death 2010- 3 human cases and no death 2009- 1 death Since […]
2012 Indianapolis Chinese Festival on September 8th
The City of Indianapolis is hosting the 2012 Indianapolis Chinese Festival on September 8 from noon to 7 p.m. in Military Park, located in downtown Indianapolis. Now in its fifth year, the Indianapolis Chinese Festival continues to grow in size and experience to provide visitors with hands-on opportunities to explore Chinese culture. This popular festival […]
Indy Irish Fest on September 13-16, 2012
The 17th Annual Indy Irish Fest takes place September 13th through 16th at Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis. New this year is the Inaugural ShamROCKING Concert on Thursday night which includes performances by Seven Nations at 5:30 p.m., The Kreellers at 7 p.m. and The Fighting Jamesons at 8:45 p.m. Tickets are $10. Food will be available from the Claddagh […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #17
Sunday At the Fair Pepsi Next Day Aug. 19, 2012 Today’s Highlights Indiana State Fair Open Car Show Main Street: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant Pepsi Coliseum: Noon ($6) Pepsi Gospel Music Day Free Stage: 4 to 9 p.m. Lucas Oil Demolition Derby Hoosier Lottery Grandstand: 4:30 p.m. ($5) Everyday Entertainment […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #16
Saturday At the Fair Mazda Day Aug. 18, 2012 Today’s Highlights Old-time Farm & Antique Auction Pioneer Village Music Stage: 10 a.m. Celebrate Teaching Day Free Stage: 10 a.m. to noon WFMS pres. Texaco Country Showdown Free Stage: 3 p.m. WFMS pres. Casey James Free Stage: 7 p.m. Everyday Entertainment Ciao Italia International Pavilion: 9 a.m. to […]