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Indianapolis Events
Circle of Lights. The traditional unveiling of the Circle of Lights on Monument Circle ushers in Indianapolis' holiday season. More than 50 strands of colored lights are strung from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to its base, 1 Monument Circle. For information, call 317-237-2202. Concludes early January
New Year's Day. Public holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.
Theater. The Indiana Repertory Theatre presents a broad range of contemporary theater productions. 140 W. Washington St. For information, call 317-635-5277. For tickets, call 317-635-5252. TDD 317-236-0722
Concert. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents classical music concerts and features frequent guest soloists. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. For information, call 317-262-1100. For tickets, call 317-639-4300, or toll-free 800-366-8457. Continues through late June.
Central Hockey League. The Indianapolis Ice play home games at Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., and Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-925-4423. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through mid March.
Opera. The Indianapolis Opera presents four productions each season at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University campus, 4600 Sunset Ave. For information, call 317-283-3531. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through early May
Dance. Ballet Internationale performs at Murat Centre, 510 N. New Jersey St. For information, call 317-637-8979. For tickets, call 317-231-0000, or Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through late April.
Musical. The American Cabaret Theatre mounts frequent musical productions in the Athenaeum Building, 400 E. Michigan St. For information and tickets, call 317-631-0334, or toll-free 800-375-8887. Continues through late December
NBA Basketball. The Indiana Pacers play home games at Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-917-2500. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151, or toll-free 800-462-2849.Season continues through mid April
Presidents Day. Public holiday.
Central Hockey League. The Indianapolis Ice play home games at Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., and Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-925-4423. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through mid March
Opera. The Indianapolis Opera presents four productions each season at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University campus, 4600 Sunset Ave. For information, call 317-283-3531. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through early May
Musical. The American Cabaret Theatre mounts frequent musical productions in the Athenaeum Building, 400 E. Michigan St. For information and tickets, call 317-631-0334, or toll-free 800-375-8887. Continues through late December
Dance. Ballet Internationale performs at Murat Centre, 510 N. New Jersey St. For information, call 317-637-8979. For tickets, call 317-231-0000, or Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151.. Continues through late April
Theater. The Indiana Repertory Theatre presents a broad range of contemporary theater productions. 140 W. Washington St. For information, call 317-635-5277. For tickets, call 317-635-5252. TDD 317-236-0722. Continues through late May
Concert. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents classical music concerts and features frequent guest soloists. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. For information, call 317-262-1100. For tickets, call 317-639-4300, or toll-free 800-366-8457. Continues through late June
NBA Basketball. The Indiana Pacers play home games at Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-917-2500. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151, or toll-free 800-462-2849. Season continues through mid April
Central Hockey League. The Indianapolis Ice play home games at Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., and Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-925-4423. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Concludes mid March
St. Patrick's Day Parade. More than 100 entries join this parade from North and Pennsylvania streets down Ohio to Meridian. The 4-mi/6.4-km Shamrock Run and Walk precedes the parade. Organized by the Indianapolis Athletic Club. For information, call 317-236-6515.
Theater. The Indiana Repertory Theatre presents a broad range of contemporary theater productions. 140 W. Washington St. For information, call 317-635-5277. For tickets, call 317-635-5252. TDD 317-236-0722. Continues through late May
Minor-League Baseball. The Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliates of the Milwaukee Brewers, play home games at one of the best U.S. minor-league parks. Victory Field, West and Maryland streets. For information, call 317-269-3542. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239- 5151. Continues through early September
Broad Ripple Art Fair. Nearly 250 national and regional artists display their original works in this juried show, featuring functional and decorative items such as paintings, photographs, sculptures, pottery and jewelry. Also five stages of various music styles (jazz, blues, Celtic, swing, pop and reggae), regional and international food, and children's activities. Indianapolis Art Center grounds, 820 E. 67th St. Phone 317-255-2464.
Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis 500, perhaps the world's most famous auto race, annually draws about 400,000 people to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Qualifying and practices take place from early May. Tickets traditionally sell out a year in advance, but general admission to the grounds is available. Crawfordsville and Georgetown roads. For ticket information, call 317-492-6700, or toll-free 800-822-4639.
Memorial Day. Public holiday.
Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. Nearly 100 units include floats, marching bands and the 33 drivers of the Indy 500. More than 300,000 people line the parade route that follows various downtown streets, including Pennsylvania Street. For information, call 317-927-3378.
Orchard in Bloom. Ranked one of the top 75 garden shows in the U.S., this three-day show features award-winning floral, garden and table-top designs by top professionals, a gardeners market and children's activities. Holliday Park, 63rd and Spring Mill roads. For information, call 317-713-5765.
500 Festival. This month long festival celebrates the Indy 500 auto race with the nation's largest minimarathon (30,000 runners), the state's largest children's festival, the largest motor-racing parade in the U.S., art displays and more events. Various venues. For information and tickets, call 317-927-3378 or 317-614-6400.
Vintage Indiana. Samples of more than 100 brands from Indiana wineries and cuisine prepared by Indianapolis' finest restaurants. Also live music entertainment, artists booths and children's activities. Military Park, New York and West streets. For information, call toll-free 800-832-9463
Indy Jazz Fest. Well-known and emerging jazz artists give concerts in styles from jazz and blues to gospel and soul. Miller Park, downtown. For information, call toll-free 800-344-4639.
U.S. Grand Prix. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the only U.S. race on the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar. Expect tickets to sell out quickly. Crawfordsville and Georgetown roads. For information and tickets, call 317-492-6700, or toll-free 800-822-4639.
Indian Market. The Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market brings together more than 150 artisans representing 50 Native American tribes to sell and display their works at the largest event of this type in the Midwestern U.S. Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St. For information, call 317-636-9378.
Independence Day. Public holiday.
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. More than 300,000 attend this festival's activities: business conferences, professional workshops, health and community fairs, film and music festivals, celebrity basketball games, a cultural pavillion and more. Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome. For information, call 317-925-2702.
Tennis. The RCA Championships is a hard-court tournament that showcases some of the top male professional tennis players in the world. Indianapolis Tennis Center, 150 University Blvd. (at New York Street). For information, call 317-632-8000. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151, or toll-free 800-622-5683.
Labor Day. Public holiday.
Art Exhibit. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. Phone 317-923-1331 or 317-920-2660. Continues through 2 Jan
Wheel & Off-Road Jamboree Nationals. One of the best truck shows in the U.S. features monster truck and NMRO racing, a Mothers Polish Car Show Series event and manufacturers exhibits. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. For information and tickets, call 317-236-6522.
Dance. Ballet Internationale performs at Murat Centre, 510 N. New Jersey St. For information, call 317-637-8979. For tickets, call 317-231-0000, or Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through late April
Concert. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents classical music concerts and features frequent guest soloists. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. For information, call 317-262-1100. For tickets, call 317-639-4300, or toll-free 800-366-8457. Continues through late June
Theater. The Indiana Repertory Theatre presents a broad range of contemporary theater productions. 140 W. Washington St. For information, call 317-635-5277. For tickets, call 317-635-5252. TDD 317-236-0722.. Continues through late May
Penrod Art Fair. This annual art fair presents works by 300 artists and craftsmen, live musical performances on five stages, fare from 20 restaurants, and special children's activities and entertainment. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 400 Michigan Road. For information, call 317-252-9895.
Art Exhibit Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. Phone 317-923-1331 or 317-920-2660. Continues through mid- Oct
Oktoberfest. Bratwurst, beer, oompah bands and dance are part of the state's largest festival celebrating German culture. German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St. For information, call 317-888-6940.
Exhibit. Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. Phone 317-334-3322. Continues through 31 Dec
Circle City Classic. The second-largest college bowl game between two historically black colleges. It's grown from a football game into a festival, featuring a parade, princess pageant, golf tournament, cabaret shows and college fair. RCA Dome, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Phone 317-237-5222. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151.
Opera. The Indianapolis Opera presents four productions each season at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University campus, 4600 Sunset Ave. For information, call 317-283-3531. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through early May
Columbus Day. Public holiday.
NBA Basketball. The Indiana Pacers play home games at Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-917-2500. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151, or toll-free 800-462-2849.
Central Hockey League. The Indianapolis Ice play home games at Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., and Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-925-4423. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through mid March
Heartland Film Festival. Established in 1991, the festival recognizes filmmakers whose work artistically represents hope and respect for positive values of life. Screens features, shorts, dramas, documentaries, animations and works by students. Various cinemas. For information, call 317-464-9405. For tickets, call toll-free 866-433-1010.
Art Exhibit.. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. Phone 317-923-1331 or 317-920-2660.
Dance. Ballet Internationale performs at Murat Centre, 510 N. New Jersey St. For information, call 317-637-8979. For tickets, call 317-231-0000, or Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through late April
Concert. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents classical music concerts and features frequent guest soloists. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. For information, call 317-262-1100. For tickets, call 317-639-4300, or toll-free 800-366-8457. Continues through late June
Theater. The Indiana Repertory Theatre presents a broad range of contemporary theater productions. 140 W. Washington St. For information, call 317-635-5277. For tickets, call 317-635-5252. TDD 317-236-0722. Continues through late May
Indy's International Festival. Cultural demonstrations, customs and food presented by the more than 50 ethnic groups represented by the Nationalities Council of Indiana. Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1200 E. 38th St. For information, call 317-236-6515 or 317-638-9510
Veterans Day. Public holiday.
Thanksgiving Day. Public holiday.
Circle of Lights. The traditional unveiling of the Circle of Lights on Monument Circle ushers in Indianapolis' holiday season. More than 50 strands of colored lights are strung from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to its base, 1 Monument Circle. For information, call 317-237-2202. Continues through early January
Central Hockey League. The Indianapolis Ice play home games at Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., and Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For information, call 317-925-4423. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through mid March
Opera. The Indianapolis Opera presents four productions each season at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University campus, 4600 Sunset Ave. For information, call 317-283-3531. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151. Continues through early May.
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