We are in the midst of the biggest drought in over two decades in Indiana and in Indianapolis we set a new record high for July 17th at 101°, beating the old record by a degree, and raising our number of triple digit days to 7 this year. The current record of 100°+ degree days stands at 12. […]
Greater Indianapolis
Bier Brewery Takes Home Top Honors
The 14th annual Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup set another record for entries. This year’s event included 1,124 participants. More than 80 judges from around the country tasted and rated the entries. Indianapolis’ own Bier Brewery earned the Brews of Indiana Guild Championship Brewery Trophy for the second year in a row after earning four […]
Artist Callout for the 7th Annual Art in the Park
The Fishers Arts Council wants to find talented local artists that want to display their work at the seventh annual Art in the Park at Fishers Town Hall lawn Saturday, September 15 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Approximately 5,000 visitors attend the free event each year. Artists interested in taking part in this juried event are […]
Join Play Ball Indiana At RBI Night Monday, July 16
Play Ball Indiana will be at RBI night, Monday, July 16 at 5:30 in the right field picnic area at Victory Field raising funds for the Indianapolis Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program. Bob Muzikowski, author of “Safe at Home,” the inspiration for the movie “Hard Ball” with Keanu Reeves, will be signing books in […]
Indiana State Fair Free Stage Schedule Released
The 2012 Indiana State Fair is presenting concerts at Bankers Life Fieldhouse including Barry Manilow (Fri, August 3), Train (Sat, August 4), Journey with Pat Benatar and Loverboy (August 8) and Blake Shelton (Fri, August 17), but that does not mean the entertainment will be absent at the fairgrounds. The “Free Stage” at the 2012 […]
Vintage, Antiques, And Treasures Make Up Market On Old Northside
July 14, Indiana Landmarks presents Treasure Hunt, an exploration of Indianapolis’ Old Northside. At Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., more than 16 antique dealers will set up booths on the parking lot (indoors in the event of rain), with additional rummage and information booths. Yard sales will take place throughout the neighborhood and the […]
Salvation Army Night July 26 At Victory Field
CATCH A GREAT GAME FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Who: Indianapolis Indians What: Salvation Army Night When: 7:05 pm Thursday, July 26 Where: Victory Field located at the corner of West and Maryland Streets in downtown Indianapolis Did you know the poverty rate in Indiana is at a 30 year high? The numbers is a staggering […]
News from the Library: Independence Day Closing
A NOTE FROM YOUR LIBRARY STAFF Don’t forget! All library locations are closed Wednesday, July 4, except the InfoZone which will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The web branch remains open to serve you, and as always, you can renew your materials online, over the phone at (317) 269-5222, or return them to any […]
Indianapolis Burn Ban and Fireworks
We’re in the midst of a major drought in Indiana, The Fourth of July is only a few days away and burn bans are in place for the vast majority of the state. Some areas have even enacted fireworks bans, but with current state laws is this even enforceable? First, let’s take a look at what […]
Dreyer & Reinbold Hosts Miles Ahead Distracted Driving Clinic
Teenage drivers and parents are invited to visit the Dreyer & Reinbold’s MINI, BMW, and Infiniti car dealerships that have joined together to host a FREE distracted driving clinic for teenage drivers this Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Miles Ahead Teen Driving Intensive, a post-driver license training program for […]