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Black Sabbath at Klipsch Music Center on August 18th

April 30, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

The legendary BLACK SABBATH will appear live in concert at Klipsch Music Center on Sunday, August 18 in support of their highly anticipated new album 13. Following the overwhelming response to the initial announcement of just four tour dates, BLACK SABBATH have now confirmed a full 20-city North American trek.

Reserved pavilion and Harrison College Lawn tickets, plus applicable fees, go on sale Saturday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Taco Bell Box Office at Klipsch Music Center, Livenation.com, Ticketmaster, participating Wal-Mart locations or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000.

SOURCE: Live Nation

America’s Most Wanted Music Festival at Klipsch Music Center August 13

April 29, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

The AMERICA’S MOST WANTED MUSIC FESTIVAL presented by Mountain Dew featuring LIL WAYNE and special guests T.I. and 2 Chainz will appear live at Klipsch Music Center on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Most people don’t know that chart-topping rapper Lil Wayne beat out legendary Elvis Presley in an important milestone. In 2012, he passed Elvis Pressley as the male with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 109 songs. It’s his ability to make hit after hit that keeps his wide fan base begging for more. With the recent release of his tenth album, I Am Not A Human Being II, he announced that he is taking his show on the road and taking with him some of his ‘closest friends in the game’.

Born Dwayne Michael Carter, Lil Wayne, has been performing virtually all of his life. At the age of nine he joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.’z. He joined Hot Boys, a hip-hop group that included Juvenile, B. G. and Young Turk, in 1996. Lil Wayne’s greatest success with the group came with major selling album, Guerilla Warfare in 1999. Also, in 1999 he released a solo debut album, Tha Block Is Hot that was certified platinum.

Lil Wayne is a multi-award winning and nominated artist. He has won multiple Grammys, American Music Awards and BET Awards. He promises some surprises during the tour but mostly fans can look forward to hearing the hits they have loved through the years.

SOURCE: Live Nation

Simon Pagenaud to compete in Pikes Peak Hill Climb June 30

April 27, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

Schmidt Hamilton HP Motorsports driver Simon Pagenaud will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on June 30.

The event falls on the weekend between IZOD IndyCar Series races at Iowa Speedway (June 23) and Pocono Raceway (July 7). An Open Test is scheduled for July 4 at the 2.5-mile Pocono oval.

Honda will field cars, motorcycles and an ATV in nine classes along with announcing that it will be a major event sponsor. Honda entered a single vehicle the previous two years, and also had entries in the 1990s.

The vehicles will be developed and driven by Honda associates (aside from Pagenaud), under the banners of Honda Performance Development and Team-Honda Research. Pagenaud’s Pikes Peak vehicle entry and racing class will be announced at a later date.

SOURCE: INDYCAR • Photo: Brian Groce

500 Festival ‘REV Your Engines Concert’ this Saturday

April 26, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

The 500 Festival will kick-off the month of May with the FREE “REV Your Engines Concert” on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 7 p.m. on Monument Circle.

The 500 Festival REV Your Engines Concert will feature multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw and Indiana native Jon McLaughlin. The musicians will be introduced by IZOD IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe and Firestone Indy Lights driver Zach Veach, respectively.

Food trucks and a beer garden will also be available to guests during the event. For more information on the concert or other 500 Festival events and programs visit 500festival.com.

DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS STREET CLOSURES

The northwest and entire south side of Monument Circle including the south spoke to Washington Street will be closed starting at 3 p.m. Saturday and will reopen at 1 a.m. Additional street closures, including Meridian Street from Washington to Maryland streets, may be closed at IMPD discretion.

Source: 500 Festival

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

April 26, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

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 too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. The March of Dimes is committed to reducing this toll by funding research to find the answers to premature birth and providing comfort and information to families who are affected. Babies born healthy need champions, too, to ensure they have access to newborn screening and preventive health care. The March of Dimes is there for all babies.

House of Blues Gospel Brunch in Indy on Mother’s Day

April 25, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

The House of Blues legendary Gospel Brunch will make its Indianapolis debut at the Old National Centre on Mother’s Day, May 12th at noon. Indianapolis director, producer and arranger Rodnie Bryant has teamed up with House of Blues to direct this amazing show as part of its year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration.

House of Blues Gospel Brunch has been a staple of Sunday morning family entertainment around the country for over two decades. Now, House of Blues has reinvented the renowned dining entertaining experience with even more spectacular interactive energy and excitement and they are taking it on the road!

Considered by many to be the most popular brunch experience in the country, the new Gospel Brunch will aim for guests be treated to an uplifting live music and dining spectacle that will bring them to their feet, have them clapping, singing and creating unforgettable memories.

The all-you-can-eat Gospel Brunch is a non-denominational, participative celebration of gospel music to help wipe away the week’s troubles and inspire the week ahead. With a buffet menu that is ever-evolving, it features southern specialties and morning feast favorites such as cornbread muffins, fried chicken, peel n’ eat shrimp, biscuits and gravy, omelet and pancake stations, plus create-your-own Bloody Mary bar and mimosas.

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 26 at 10 A.M.

Ages 13+ = $31.50
Ages 7-12 = $19.00
Ages 60 and over = $19.00
Ages 0-6 = free

*No additional fees when tickets are purchased at the Old National Centre Box Office, online and outlets will have a $5 service fee added to the prices above.

SOURCE: Live Nation

The Neighborhood Descends on Deluxe at Old National Centre July 10, 2013

April 25, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

Californian alternative rock band The Neighborhood with special guest JMSN, will be playing at Deluxe at Old National Centre on Tuesday, July 2nd at 8:00pm.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 26 at 10 A.M. and are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 day of the show, plus applicable service fees. Purchase your tickets at livenation.com or in person at The Old National Center Ticket Office.

Anberlin Performs at Deluxe at Old National Centre July 10, 2013

April 25, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

American alternative rock band Anberlin with special guests Campfire OK & Stars In Stereo, will be playing at Deluxe at Old National Centre on Wednesday, July 10th, at 7:30pm.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 26 at 10 A.M. and are $15.00 in advance and $17.00 day of the show, plus applicable service fees. Purchase your tickets at livenation.com or in person at The Old National Center Ticket Office.

LISTEN UP! Darren Criss at Deluxe at Old National Centre June 7, 2013

April 24, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

Musician and actor Darren Criss will be at Deluxe at Old National Centre on Friday, June 7th at 7:30pm.

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 27 at 10 A.M. and are $25.00, plus applicable service fees. Purchase your tickets at livenation.com or in person at The Old National Center Ticket Office.

West Side Story at Clowes Memorial Hall June 4-9, 2013

April 23, 2013 by Naptown Buzz

West Side Story will play in Indianapolis at Clowes Memorial Hall June 4-9, 2013. Tickets are on sale to the general public now priced from $25-$80 and are available in person at the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue, Clowes Memorial Hall, The Old National Center Ticket Office, online at BroadwayinIndianpolis.com, or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. The performance schedule will be Tuesday – Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm, Sunday matinee at 1:00 pm and Sunday evening at 6:30 pm. Groups of 10 or more can book now by calling 317-632-7469 x 103.