Naptown Buzz Newsletter: May 6, 2016

Hello, Indianapolis!

If you’ve not been paying attention to the website this week, we have A LOT to catch you up on, including our live podcasting dates plus an event with Andretti Autosport and hhgregg.

Here’s your Friday edition of Naptown Buzz: “Your source for all things Indy”.

Naptown Buzz for May 6-8, 2016

Naptown Buzz for May 6-8, 2016. Includes: 1-Up, “Fast Forward, Look Back” at Stutz Art Gallery, Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis Tornados, Indianapolis Speedrome, Indianapolis Liederkranz Damenchor Maifest & Indianapolis Zoo.

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Naptown Buzzing: Podcasting at Big Woods Speedway
May 16 & 23

Come join Naptown Buzz for the Live Podcast, Naptown Buzzing, on Monday, May 16, 2016 and Monday, May 23, 2016, from 7-9PM at Big Woods Speedway.

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Race an Andretti May 15th at hhgregg 96th Street

Join Naptown Buzz and Andretti Autosport drivers Marco Andretti, Ryan Hunter-Reay & Carlos Munoz at the north side hhgregg onSunday, May 15th.

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Reserved seating sold out for historic 100th Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that all reserved seating is officially sold out for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. General admission tickets are still available for the IMS infield.

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100th Indy 500 To Include Two Flyovers

This year Indy 500 pre-race festivities will have two special flyovers.

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Keith Urban gets Indy 500 in two-seater ride with Mario Andretti

Keith Urban get Indy 500 in two-seater ride with Mario Andretti

Keith Urban will be Mario Andretti’s passenger in the custom-built two-seat Indy car billed as the “Honda Fastest Seat In Sports.”

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“Fast Forward, Look Back” at Stutz Art Gallery May 6th

Formula One and Indy 500 Driver, Derek Daly, will join the Stutz Artist Association for its opening reception of “Fast Forward, Look Back” on Friday, May 6.

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Indianapolis Indians vs. Louisville Bats May 6-8

The Indianapolis Indians take on the Louisville Bats May 6-8 at Victory Field.

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Indians’ Tyler Glasnow Named International League Pitcher of the Week

Indianapolis Indians starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been named the International League Pitcher of the Week for the period of April 25-May 1.

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Indianapolis Tornados vs Marion County Crusaders May 7th

On May 7th, 2016, the Indianapolis Tornados kick off their 2016 minor league football season with a highly anticipated match up with the Marion County Crusaders.

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“Big Ed” Bishop Memorial 75 May 7th at Indianapolis Speedrome

Indianapolis Speedrome hosts its first major of the season this Saturday, the 4th Annual “Big Ed” Bishop Memorial 75-Lap Figure 8.

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2017 Brickyard 400 date set for Sunday, July 23

The 2017 Brickyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 23, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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INDYCAR Grand Prix of Boston Canceled

The 2016 INDYCAR Grand Prix of Boston has been canceled by the promoters.

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Indianapolis Zoo Honoring Moms of All Species

Indianapolis Zoos' 23-year-old Sumatran orangutan Sirih. Photo - Mike Crowther

The Indianapolis Zoo also has lots of mothers to recognize during its Mother’s Day Weekend celebration on May 7-8, humans & animals alike.

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IHS 2016 Concerts on the Canal Schedule

Indiana Historical Society’s 2016 “Concerts on the Canal” series runs May 26 through July 28.

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Indiana State Fair Announces Five Country Concerts for 2016 Free Stage

The second wave of the 17 days of Free Stage concerts for the the 2016 Indiana State Fair has been announced.

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Official Beer of Gen Con 2016…

After thousands of votes in the contest for the winning beer name of Gen Con 2016, one choice built upon its early voting lead and has been selected as the name of the Official Beer of Gen Con 2016.

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Gen Con 2016 Has Record-Breaking Exhibitor Increase

Gen Con 2016 will feature a record-breaking number of exhibitors, expands into Lucas Oil Stadium

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Joe Loughrey Elected Lumina Foundation Board Chair

Joe Loughrey, former President and Vice Chairman of Cummins, has been elected chairman of Lumina Foundation’s Board of Directors.

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We would also like to thank Amber Slater, Ashleigh Resetarits & Bonnie Mann for their personal support. We are thrilled that they’re going on the journey with us, and helping us to keep the new content flowing.

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Thunderstorm with Tornado Warning May 1, 2016

Nighttime thunderstorm with a tornado warning on the south side of Indianapolis on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

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Indy Magic Monthly’s 9th Season (Taylor Martin)

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Indy Pop Con 2016 Runs June 17 – 19

On this episode of Naptown Buzz, Carl Doninger gives an overview of Indy Pop Con 2016 which takes place June 17 – 19 at the Indiana Convention Center. For more information, please visit indypopcon.com.

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