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April Abernathy

Naptown Roller Girls Head Downtown for “Brawl of the Wild”

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Indianapolis’  internationally-ranked roller derby team is back at the Indiana Convention Center for their second home bout of the season!

Coming on the heels of a sold-out crowd at the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion to open their seventh home season, the Naptown Roller Girls will be at the Indiana Convention Center Saturday, January 26th, 2013 for “Brawl of the Wild.”

This bout welcomes back the internationally-ranked Tornado Sirens to the home crowd for the first time since their second run to Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) World Championships last fall.

The Tornado Sirens and Warning Belles will take on the A and B-teams of the Cincinnati Roller Girls (CRG).  CRG and NRG have met several times throughout both league’s histories, including in the 2011 “Monumental Mayhem” tournament (played at the Convention Center).

Doors open at 5:30 PM to the general public, with the Belles facing off against the Silent Lambs at 6:00P.M. Tickets are $12 apiece via all Ticketmaster outlets, the Lucas Oil Stadium box office, or our local vendors around the city.  Tickets will also be available at the door for $17.  Kids two-under are free.  Kids three-12 are just $10. Military with ID: $8 (limit 2 per ID).  Students with ID: $12 (limit 1 per ID).

Partial proceeds from the bout will go to benefit the Jack Barklaus Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Pet supply donations will be accepted at the bout.

“As the ‘amateur sports capitol of the world,’ we’re so proud to call Indianapolis home, “says league spokeswoman “Peyton Slamming” (Devon Dean). “Playing at the Indiana Convention Center while the Pepsi Coliseum is undergoing a make-over was a natural fit for us. We love the opportunity to play downtown and maybe attract some new fans.”

Mauled Lang Syne Naptown Roller Girls Home Opener

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The Naptown Roller Girls kicked off their seventh season December 29th with an exhibition bout, pitting Red against Black.

Appropriately titled “Mauled Lang Syne,” the sold-out bout had the ladies of NRG returning to the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion while the Pepsi Coliseum undergoes a facelift.

The opening bout featured teams made up of ladies from the Warning Belles and Third Alarm, giving fans a preview of some rookie skaters working their way up the ranks. Not wanting to miss out on any of the action, members of the Tornado Sirens acted as an extra loud cheering section.

Black jumped out of the pack earning the first lead jammer status. An early trip to the box by the Red jammer propelled Black to a quick lead. The first jam ended with a 25-point run by Willa Hoeflinch. Red finally put a few points on the board as Black approached a 60 point lead.

Pirouette Threat of the Red team secured lead jammer, adding 10 points to the board. The following jam saw Itsy Gitsi rocketing out of the pack getting a consecutive lead jam status for Red.

With 10 minutes left in the first half, Red started to mount a comeback. On a roll, Itsy helped bring the score gap closer and right before half time, Red took the lead.

The second half started with Honey Badger taking lead jammer for Black. The score remained close for much of the second half but Black eventually pushed ahead. With seven minutes left, Black pulled ahead by thirty points. Black took home the win with a final score of 193 to 164.

For more information about the Naptown Roller Girls, check out naptownrollergirls.com, “like” Naptown Roller Girls on Facebook, “follow” @naptownrg on Twitter or read the blog naptownrollergirls.wordpress.com.

Upcoming bout: “Brawl of the Wild” against the Cincinnati Roller Girs, January 26th at the Indiana Convention Center – tickets are available at our vendors across the city, the Lucas Oil Stadium box office, or through Ticketmaster

Photo: Tom Klubens

Animal First Aid and CPR Training Class

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The Indianapolis Veterinary and Emergency Center (IVR/IVEC) will host its biannual Animal First Aid and CPR Training Class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27. IVR/IVEC is Central Indiana’s original 24-hour emergency and critical care facility, and is well known for its PET-E-911 emergency phone line and the Midwest’s first Canine and Feline Blood Donor Program. 

The training class will use hands-on learning techniques to educate pet owners on how to asses and handle emergencies. Participants will break into groups and learn how to muzzle and/or restrain, how to carry and transport, and how to bandage and splint an injured animal. Other topics that will be covered include: head trauma, shock, bleeding, choking, poisoning, heat stroke, drowning, seizures, broken bones, burns and paralysis.

The training class will utilize a life-sized mannequin called ResusciDog to demonstrate and allow hands-on animal CPR training. Pet first aid kits will also be available for purchase.

Less than six percent of dogs and cats that experience cardiopulmonary arrest survive to hospital discharge according to the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). Additionally, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reported that one out of four pets would survive if one pet first aid technique were used prior to seeking veterinary care.

Training will take place at the IVR/IVEC emergency and critical care center located at 5425 Victory Drive in Indianapolis. Pre-registration is required. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The cost for training is $35 per person and includes an animal first aid manual, expert instruction, hands-on training, refreshments, certificate of completion and a tour of IVEC’s facility.

For more information or to register, please call BPS Marketing at 317-846-8965.

Brian Regan at the Murat Theatre

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Live Nation welcomes comedian Brian Regan to the Murat Theatre at Old National Center on Friday, October 26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Critics and peers agree: Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.

Regan’s non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues through 2013. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience, revered by his peers and fairly clean content, which continues to grow Regan’s fan base. In March of 2010, Regan broke the record for the most consecutive shows by a comedian at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. With five sold out performances, Regan beat the previous record of four shows set by Jerry Seinfeld in 2005. In January 2012 Regan beat his record by performing ten sold-out shows at Abravanel Hall.

Regan first appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in 1995, which solidified his place on the show. He has now made more than 20 appearances. A dorm room favorite, Brian’s 1997 CD, “Brian Regan Live,” has sold more than 150,000 copies. Last year, Regan’s highly anticipated second album, “All By Myself,” was released on CD available only through his website. Releasing two critically acclaimed hour-long Comedy Central specials and DVD’s in as many years Regan helped set a standard of excellence that others continually try to follow.

For more information, check out Regan’s website at www.brianRegan.com.

IRT’s 2012-2013 Season in Full Swing

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The Indiana Repertory Theatre kicked off its 41st season with a new take on the old classic Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The upcoming season will feature Grammy-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair in an unforgettable production of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music;”updated classics like A Midsummer Night’s Dream; a world premiere by James Still; a remarkable debut from playwright Matthew Lopez and the return of Millicent Wright as the voice of Charlayne Woodard. The IRT promises to inspire, entertain and move its audiences with another great year of the highest quality of professional theatre artistry.

Founded in 1972, the IRT is the largest and leading fully professional not-for-profit theatre in the state and has grown into one of the leading regional theatres in the country. The IRT continues to be one of the top-flight cultural institutions in the city and state, providing experiences that engage, surprise, challenge and entertain.

IRT’s 2012-2013 One America Season Presents:

(1)  Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

September 5-30

A smart, sexy and suspenseful new take on Stevenson’s look at the evil that lurks in the hearts of men.

Going Solo Festival

September 18 – October 13

This festival will feature two intimate one-actor plays, one yet to be announced.

(2)  The Night Watcher, by Charlayne Woodard

September 20-October 15

Family ties reach beyond blood in this moving, one-woman piece by acclaimed playwright Charlayne Woodard. Investigating the social and cultural challenges that come with raising kids, Woodard’s tales of her “children” are transfixing and tragic.

(3)  TBA – the second play in the Going Solo Festival has not yet been released.

(4)  The House That Jack Built, by James Still

October 30-November 25

The world premiere from IRT Playwright-in-Resident James Still takes us to a rambling Thanksgiving get together in Vermont where friendship and family are intertwined and memories of the past have a place at the table.

(5)  A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, presented by St.Vincent Health

November 25- December 24

Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim and a host of spirited ghosts in this timeless story of regret and redemption.

(6)  Jackie and Me, by Steven Dietz, adapted from the book by Dan Gutman

January 11-February 16

A young boy’s school report on Jackie Robinson finds him travelling back in time to meet one of the most influential baseball players in history. But a strange twist gives him a unique understanding of the struggles faced by the first black man to play in the major leagues. T

(7)  A Little Night Music, by Steven Sondheim

January 23-February 17

This captivating tale of romance and loss exquisitely reminds us: the best dance is done with a partner you love. Inspired by one of Ingmar Bergman’s most enchanting films,Send In The Clowns. Starring international vocalist Sylvia McNair.

(8)  The Whipping Man, by Matthew Lopez

March 5-24

As the Civil War comes to a bloody close, a Passover Seder in a shattered antebellum mansion reveals hidden truths about the nature of freedom and the frailty of family. Everyone carries scars in this emotionally stirring period drama that binds three men whose world has changed forever.

(9)  A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare

April 10-May 12

Mistaken identities, love charms and magical encounters all run amok in Shakespeare’s classic comedy set in an Athenian forest inhabited by sprites, fairies and a group of amorous couples who change partners at the drop of a spell.

For more information, visit http://www.irtlive.com/.