May 19, 2013

Indulge Your Senses in Oranje 2012

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This afternoon, while waiting for a friend in a hotel lobby, I caught myself staring at a painting on the wall simply labeled “Indiana Artist.”  To me, the painting did not seem too intricate.  Sure it had layers of various colors and differing brush strokes, but to me, it was nothing better than a kindergarten finger painting.  I even said to myself, “How is that art?”  Well, I … [Read more...]

Rain in Indianapolis on July 17th!

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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. Tonight we managed to capture the short, but much needed, rain in Indianapolis where we're over 14 … [Read more...]

Let’s Go To The Cabaret… Again!

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I can’t stop saying enough good things about Bob Harbin’s interpretation of CABARET!  From the actors, to the stage direction, to the band, this team hit the ball out of the park.  At certain points in the night, I had to remind myself that I was in the audience and not REALLY in Berlin circa 1931. From the first number, I was captivated.  Jason Johnson is enchanting as the Emcee, the … [Read more...]

Come To The Cabaret

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In association with the Anthenaeum, Bobdirex will present the Broadway musical, CABARET at the historic Anthenaeum Theatre downtown July 6, 12-15, and 20-21. Based on John Van Druten’s 1951 play “I am a Camera,” the show is set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power.  Focusing on the Kit Kat Klub, the production revolves around cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship … [Read more...]

Indianapolis Indians Catcher Tony Sanchez on Naptown Buzz #65

Indianapolis Indians Catcher Tony Sanchez on Naptown Buzz #65

Mel McMahon talks with Indianapolis Indians catcher Tony Sanchez on Naptown Buzz #65 Also, remember to help send your Indianapolis Indians to the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game in Buffalo, NY on July 11!  Voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, June 22. VOTE FOR YOUR INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS PLAYERS NOW! … [Read more...]

Indianapolis Indians Pitcher Jeff Locke on Naptown Buzz #64

Indianapolis Indians Pitcher Tim Wood on Naptown Buzz #64

Mel McMahon talks with Indianapolis Indians pitcher Jeff Locke on Naptown Buzz #64 Also, remember to help send your Indianapolis Indians to the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game in Buffalo, NY on July 11!  Voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, June 22. VOTE FOR JEFF LOCKE NOW! … [Read more...]

Indianapolis Indians Pitcher Tim Wood on Naptown Buzz #63

Indianapolis Indians Pitcher Tim Wood on Naptown Buzz #63

Mel McMahon talks with Indianapolis Indians pitcher Tim Wood on Naptown Buzz #63 Also, remember to help send your Indianapolis Indians to the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game in Buffalo, NY on July 11!  Voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, June 22. VOTE FOR TIM WOOD NOW! … [Read more...]

Indianapolis Indians Pitcher Rudy Owens on Naptown Buzz #62

Indianapolis Indians Pitcher Rudy Owens on Naptown Buzz #62

Mel McMahon talks with Indianapolis Indians pitcher Rudy Owens on Naptown Buzz #62 Also, remember to help send your Indianapolis Indians to the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game in Buffalo, NY on July 11!  Voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, June 22. VOTE FOR RUDY OWENS NOW! … [Read more...]

Indianapolis Indians DH/1B Jeff Clement on Naptown Buzz #61

E.J. Viso on Naptown Buzz #61

Mel McMahon talks with Indianapolis Indians DH/1B Jeff Clement on Naptown Buzz #61 Also, remember to help send your Indianapolis Indians to the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game in Buffalo, NY on July 11!  Voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, June 22. VOTE FOR JEFF CLEMENT NOW! … [Read more...]

Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course at Eagle Creek Park

Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course at Eagle Creek Park

On May 26th the Naptown Buzz Crew had the privilege of checking out the new Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course at Eagle Creek Park. While many may be thinking this is just another zipline course, that is not the case with Go Ape.  This course is more of a five part obstacle course, IN THE TREE TOPS,  made up of rope ladders and dozens of obstacle crossings, each ending with a zip line ride. … [Read more...]