June 18, 2013

Inaugural Recycle Fest at Garfield Park on June 1st

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Through collaboration between Indy Parks, Indiana Living Green, and MOKB Presents, the inaugural Recycle Fest will take place at Mac Allister Ampitheatre inside Garfield Park on Saturday, June 1 from NOON to 10pm. The one-day music, arts, and awareness festival serves as a flagship event to the Indy Parks Summer Concert series and will be held inside one of the city’s oldest … [Read more...]

CICVC’s Annual Networking Event June 25th at Sun King Brewery

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The Central Indiana Corporate Volunteer Council (CICVC) announces a networking event at the Sun King Brewery, located at 135 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm, on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.  Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with brewery tours offered every half hour.  The event offers a networking opportunity for local business professionals that are involved … [Read more...]

Indiana Modern fans to hear from Florida Modern expert June 6th at IMA

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Offering a prelude to Indiana Landmarks’ Mid-Century Modern home tour, on June 6, Miami-based architect Jorge Hernandez will deliver a lecture about Modern architecture and his city’s efforts to save a Modern masterpiece, the Miami Marine Stadium. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be presented in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Hernandez will discuss Modern design in … [Read more...]

500 Festival Names Bob Bryant as New President and CEO

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The 500 Festival announced today that Bob Bryant has been named the 500 Festival’s fourth President and CEO. Bryant brings 20 years of experience creating brand-defining successes and significant revenue growth in categories including events, sports, broadcast, motorsports, entertainment, consumer products, retail and online. Bryant will assume his new role on June 10, 2013. Bryant currently … [Read more...]

Ball State student Allison Jacob crowned 2013 500 Festival Queen

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The 500 Festival announced today that Allison Jacob of Indianapolis was crowned the 2013 500 Festival Queen at the Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by ProLiance Energy, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®. Jacob is a junior at Ball State University where she is majoring in Public Relations and Communication. She is one of 33 young women who were selected for the 2013 500 Festival … [Read more...]

Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day and Rookie Run this Saturday

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Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day, the state’s largest free outdoor festival for children, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 11, 2013. Families can interact with local mascots, race mini cars, bounce in giant inflatables and create arts and crafts. Children can also visit with nationally-known characters and make sashes with the 500 Festival Princesses. Dozens of exhibitors … [Read more...]

March for Babies 2013 is May 11 at White River State Park

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March for Babies 2013 takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at White River State Park Celebration Plaza (in front of NCAA). Registration is at 9am, and the start time is 10am. Started in 1970, March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event. Affecting more than half a million babies each year, premature birth is a major infant health problem in the U.S. today. Babies born … [Read more...]

Celebrate Earth Day with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

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Join the Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 19, from 3 - 7 p.m. at Founder’s Park, located at 11675 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, Ind.. All events are free and open to the public and do not require registration. Participate in educational games and crafts, visit exhibitor booths, and don’t miss the Arbor Day Proclamation and scavenger hunt. Earth Day, sponsored by Nature’s Karma and … [Read more...]

Gen Con Names Official Charity Partner for 2013

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Gen Con Indy, The Best Four Days In Gaming!™, has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana as its official Charity Partner for 2013. “With more than a century of history as an impactful charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters has shown that their mentorship provides a lasting, important service to the community,” said Adrian Swartout, CEO of Gen Con LLC. “Due to this long-standing … [Read more...]

Common Thread Collective to Host Benefit Fashion Show

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The Common Thread Collective (TCTC), an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit, will host “All Stitched Up” on April 4th, 2013 at The White Rabbit Cabaret (1116 Prospect St., Indianapolis, IN 46203). The show will be a mix of fashion design and music, with proceeds going toward this amazing charity. The show will feature designs by The Common Thread Collective’s Rachel Lynn, music by DJ … [Read more...]