Colts to Help with Arts?

City may ask Colts to help with arts | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Rather than try to reopen its 30-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the city might ask the team to donate money to area arts and culture groups now supported by the struggling Capital Improvement Board.

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Indy, more than just a car race

Indy is full of surprises beyond race cars | Philadelphia Inquirer | 04/19/2009

INDIANAPOLIS - I knew the 13th-largest city in the country was a big sports town, home to the famed Indy 500 race and a full schedule of sporting events, including NCAA Final Fours in the next two years and Super Bowl XLVI in 2012 at the new Lucas Oil Stadium.

But not that it offers a green bike trail connecting cultural attractions in six neighborhoods. Or a world-class American Indian museum. Or the biggest children's museum in the country. Or an organic dairy and restaurant that sells to Whole Foods nationwide.

With a little legwork, it soon became clear that there was much more to this capital city of 1.6 million than auto racing and college and pro sports.

Once known as the Crossroads of America because of its location as a strategic railway hub, Indianapolis has reinvented itself since the mid-1970s, when it suffered from post-industrial malaise and urban blight. A concerted effort to reclaim green space, expand the convention center, and centralize cultural institutions has produced a solid array of attractions that drew 21.7 million visitors in 2006.

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Children's Museum of Indianapolis & Nickelodeon team up

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; Nickelodeon :: Photos: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Nickelodeon Partner on First-Ever THE BACKYARDIGANS and THE WONDER PETS! Interactive Traveling Exhibits

NEW YORK and INDIANAPOLIS, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Nickelodeon are partnering to create two new interactive exhibitions based on the network's award-winning preschool television series: THE BACKYARDIGANS and THE WONDER PETS!. The visually and musically dynamic exhibits -- currently in the design stages and scheduled to debut in the next two years -- will allow families to join along with THE BACKYARDIGANS and Wonder Pets on interactive learning adventures that explore imaginary play, problem solving, music and movement. After initial stints at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the exhibits will then travel to 15 international markets.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/childrensmuseum/37331/

Indianapolis Art Center - ARTSPARK

Indianapolis Travel Examiner: Indianapolis ARTSPARK twists the brain

A Walk around the Indianapolis Arts Center and the adjoining 12-acre ARTSPARK outdoor gallery is no ordinary walk in the park. For starters, installations dot the landscape. Constructed of manufactured and natural materials, these sculptures are meant to be experienced up close and personal. So go on in. Walk inside, and don't forget to look up, down and all around.

"Twisted House," a sculpture by Evansville artist (and Ball State grad) John McNaughton, is a masterful mind-bender.

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Coach rebuilding B. Ripple baseball program

Coach rebuilding B. Ripple baseball program | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

New Broad Ripple High School baseball coach Herb Teal discovered just how much attitudes toward the sport have changed in Indianapolis Public Schools over the three decades on the first day of practice:

None of his players had cleats.

"The opportunities for African-American kids (in baseball) are slim," said Teal, 51, who bought spikes for his 15 varsity players. "It saddens me because there’s no inner-city Little League like when I was growing up. Back then, you couldn’t wait to play against your buddy from down the street."

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Veterans Job Fair

Hoosier veterans looking for work will have an opportunity to speak with employers at a job fair later this month. "Operation: Hire a Hoosier Vet" Career Fair is scheduled for April 22 at Stout Field in Indianapolis. The event is open to veterans and active members of all four branches of the military, the Indiana National Guard and the Indiana Reserves.

New Job Fair to Focus on Veterans - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick

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Spring gallery tour hosted by Broad Ripple Village Association

Spring gallery tour hosted by Broad Ripple Village Association | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

On May 8, the Broad Ripple Village Association will host its annual Spring Gallery Tour. Galleries and shops with special exhibits will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. and offer free refreshments. Locations range from the Indianapolis Art Center on the north to Fine Estate Art Rugs on the south.

A free shuttle will provide transportation to exhibits at approximately 18 locations. Work shown will include everything from handmade jewelry and clothing to paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics. Many of the artists will be onsite to meet the tour goers.
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Special ceramic bowls and trivets made by the VSA Urban Artisans will be available in designated locations; proceeds of their sales go to support VSA adult programs.

A brochure with map will be available in all participating shops and galleries. The event sponsor is the Green Broad Ripple Restaurant Group. For further information, call 317-251-2782.

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Things to do on Friday in Indy

Today's Events on AroundIndy.com

Today, 6:00 PM.
First Friday in Vevay.
Vevay celebrats First Friday each month with late night shopping, live music, dining options, free carriage rides and unique art. 6-9 PM. No admission charge. Info: See Web site below or call 812-427-3237.
Location: Onsite Celebration, Downtown, Vevay, Switzerland County.
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Today, 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.
Location: IDADA Art Tour, 1505 North Delaware Street #23, Indianapolis, Marion County.
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Today, 6:30 PM.
'Forbidden Broadway' by Actors Theatre of Indiana at Oak Hill Mansion.
Local production of the off-Broadway hit musical revue. Apr. 2-4, then Wednesdays, Apr. 8 to May 13. Doors 6 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM. $45 includes dinner ($25 show only, 2 drink minimum). Info: 317-843-9850.
Location: Oak Hill Mansion, 5801 East 116th Street, Carmel, Hamilton County.
www.actorstheatreofindiana.org
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Indianapolis Going Green

ibj.com Indianapolis Business Journal Clean energy initiative launches in Indianapolis

An economic development initiative around so-called clean technology was formally launched yesterday to further energize renewable energy projects and hybrid vehicle development under way in the state.

Energy Systems Network will be another economic development plank under Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, the parent of BioCrossroads, which promotes life sciences; Conexus, which promotes manufacturing and distribution; and TechPoint, which touts technology.

Energy Systems Network has garnered $1.5 million in private and institutional funding from partners including Duke Energy Corp., the Charlotte, N.C., utility that serves parts of Indiana among other areas.

The chairman of the energy initiative is Joe Loughrey, retiring vice chairman of Columbus-based Cummins Inc. The president and CEO of ESN is Paul Mitchell, former policy adviser on energy and economic and work-force development for Gov. Mitch Daniels.

Mitchell said the network is already pursuing two projects. Project Plug-IN is a demonstration to put plug-in electric vehicles on the road in central Indiana and to develop so-called smart grid infrastructure to charge them.

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Local Culture Marketed to Home Buyers

Unsung Indy markets urban life in city's historic neighborhoods | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Five Indianapolis neighborhoods each boast their own slice of culture -- from a "secret" lovers' lane to a popular theater -- and a local nonprofit hopes to market those cultural assets and urban life to homebuyers.

New signs will mark the neighborhoods as part of Unsung Indy, a marketing initiative starting today.

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