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Fountain Square Music Festival 2016 March 25th & 26th

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The Fountain Square Music Festival will take place on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year’s festival will include a series of concerts over two days at various venues throughout the popular Fountain Square neighborhood, including the Fountain Square Theatre, The Hi-Fi, The White Rabbit Cabaret, Pioneer and at Joyful Noise Recordings. All participating venues are within a few blocks of one another.

The 2016 Fountain Square Music Festival will feature headlining slots by Thurston Moore Group and Andrew W.K. The lineup will also include an eclectic lineup of rock, hip-hop and world music artists including Kishi Bashi, Kimya Dawson, Surfer Blood, Andrew Belle, Mexican Institute of Sound, Lil Bub, Helado Negro, Reptar, Jad Fair, Stranger Cat, Serengeti, Yonatan Gat, Sound of Ceres, Mathaius Young, Ghost Gun Summer, SM Wolf, Sweet Poison Victim, Maxie, Flaco, Jefferson St. Parade Band, plus many more. The festival will also feature numerous local artists who call Central Indiana home.

Tickets are available now.

Two-Day passes are on sale now and include wristbands to the Fountain Square Music Festival events on both March 25 and March 26. Must be 21 years or older.

Two-Day VIP passes are also on sale now and include a VIP T-shirt, VIP Laminate, a March 25 Wristband, a March 26 Wristband, Exclusive access to live recording sessions each day, Exclusive access to VIP rooms, VIP bars with special reduced pricing, and VIP balcony access in the Fountain Square Theatre. Must be 21 years or older.

Jimmy Buffett with Huey Lewis & the News June 23rd at Klipsch

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The wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, together with special guest Huey Lewis & the News, will perform at Klipsch Music Center for one night only, Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “I Don’t Know’” Tour 2016.

Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome back Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band to Indianapolis,” said Andrew Newport, General Manager of Klipsch Music Center.  “Summer doesn’t get into full swing until

Jimmy Buffett comes to town and with special guest Huey Lewis & the News this is the must see concert of the summer.  We can’t wait to see all of the Parrotheads return and fill our parking lot and venue with their awesome outfits and decorations. Do not miss out on this party!”

Parrotheads have already given the “Fins Up” for the first ever floating Margaritaville Restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar aboard the all new Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Escape. It’s based in Miami and sails the Caribbean Sea.  Meanwhile, back on land, the idea of turning Margaritaville into a musical has been percolating for quite a while but now it’s gearing up to make its debut in the near future. It will feature the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, from an original story.  Get your shaker of salt ready!

Tickets On Sale Friday, February 12th at 10am. Eight ticket limit per customer.

Indianapolis Liederkranz Weihnachtskonzert – Sunday, December 13th

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The Indianapolis Liederkranz will host their annual Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas Concert) on Sunday, December 13th.  This is a very special time at the Liederkranz as both the men’s and women’s choirs sing together in addition to performing their own songs. We hope you will come and celebrate this special time with us.

Matinee concert is at 3:00PM,  evening concert is at 7:00PM. Doors open 45 minutes before each concert.

Free appetizers and desserts will be available prior to each concert and the bar will be open to purchase beverages.

Tickets are $10 for adults.  Children under 18 are $5.  Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.  Please contact Christine Gehlhausen at 317-443-4341 or by e-mail at russell8084@comcast.net for tickets.

The Indianapolis Liederkranz is located at 1417 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN.  Free parking is available in the Ivy Tech parking lots on South Oriental Street and the FOP parking lot on South McKim Street.

For more information and directions see our website at www.indyliederkranz.org or call Cliff or Loesje Chandler at 317-782-9216. Find us on Facebook!

‘Merry and Bright’ at Butler University December 13th

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Butler University choirs and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble will join together for concerts called “Merry and Bright: Holiday Music with the Butler University School of Music” on Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts.

Admission is free, but tickets are required. They are available at the Clowes Memorial Hall box office during regular business hours and at the Schrott Center beginning two hours before each performance.

The concerts will feature four choral groups—the Butler Chorale, University Choir, Chamber Choir, and Women’s Chorus—and the Wind Ensemble performing a mix of new and classic holiday music, including a setting of “Silent Night” by undergraduate student composer Harriet Steinke and a new piece called “Mirabile Mysterium” written by graduate student Justine Koontz, a double major student studying conducting and composition.

Other selections will include a jazz-vocal arrangement of “White Christmas,” a Hanukkah song called “Hanukkah, Festival of Lights,” and “Gloria” from the opera The Masque of Angels by Dominick Argento.

The groups will combine to close the show with “Gloria” and “Joy to the World,” both by Randol Bass, and a carols sing-along with the audience.

These more intimate performances in the Schrott Center for the Arts replace the annual Rejoice! holiday concerts traditionally presented at Clowes Hall.

SOURCE: Butler University

25th year of A Christmas Carol at IRT through December 26

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Celebrating its 25th year at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, (IRT) A Christmas Carol the beloved story of loss and redemption, returns to the OneAmerica Mainstage on November 14 through December 26.

Set in mid-Victorian London atop more than 1,000 pounds of snow, Dickens’ characters are brought to life in this faithful, fanciful and frolicsome adaptation, directed by associate artistic director Courtney Sale.

“A Christmas Carol reminds us that we need the ghosts of friends, the ghosts of strangers, the warmth of a happy family, our past, our present and our future to rattle us back to the understanding that this life is a marvel,” said Sale. “My vision is to allow the youthful spirt, the magic and the miracle of those moments as they relate to our everyday lives, to shine through.”

New this season, child-actor Grayson Molin will star as Ghost of Christmas Past. His role marks the first time a child has played an adult role since the 1990’s.

“I especially love my role because I help Scrooge recognize opportunities in his life where he could have been kind and generous,” said Molin. “I help Scrooge discover that there are other ways to be happy.”

Come experience A Christmas Carol for the first time, or all over again. This holiday favorite brings us together when we need it the most by celebrating the power of kindness, family and love.

The production is 90 minutes with no intermission and is appropriate for ages 6 and up, or as emotionally ready for thematic music and ghost scenes.

Indiana Repertory Theatre ♦  140 W. Washington Street
November 14 – December 26
Adult tickets: $35-87 ♦ Student tickets: $15-40

SOURCE: Indiana Repertory Theatre

Fishers Chamber Orchestra to perform 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza December 12th

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The Fishers Chamber Orchestra (FCO) will present its second annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m.  The event will take place at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church located at 10500 E. 126th Street in Fishers.  A variety of orchestral holiday favorites will be featured, along with the Lantern Road Elementary School Choir as this year’s special guest.

This festive concert will include God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Stille Nacht (Silent Night as performed by Mannheim Steamroller), Sleigh Ride, medleys of Christmas songs, selections from The Nutcracker, and an audience sing-along! The FCO brass section will also perform two special numbers including Handel’sHallelujah Chorus.

The FCO is a professional ensemble that varies in size for each concert depending on the repertoire in the program.  For the December concert the total number of players will swell to the largest of the year at 42.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or at FishersMusicWorks.org where discounted tickets are available through December 4th.  Children age 17 and under are always FREE!

Indianapolis Liederkranz presents Damenchor Bunter Abend – Saturday, November 21st

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Please join the Indianapolis Liederkranz Damenchor for a Bunter Abend (colorful evening) of folk songs from Germany and around the world!

The ladies auxiliary is preparing a delicious, traditional German meal for you to enjoy before the concert. Dinner includes Rouladen or Chicken, Spaetzle, Potatoes, Green Beans, Red Cabbage and your choice of one of our many delectable desserts. A cash bar will also be available.

Stick around after the concert for some great music and dancing with the Alpine Express!

Admission is $25 which includes the dinner, concert and dance. Doors open at 6:00pm, dinner service is from 6:30pm – 7:30pm and the concert begins at 8:00pm with the dance following.

Free parking is available in the FOP lot on McKim Street or in the Ivy Tech lot on Oriental Street (both south of Washington Street).

Indianapolis Liederkranz

1417 E. Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN 46201

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The Hobbit Trilogy Extended Editions Shown in Cinemas During Three-Night Event

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Fathom Events, New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures will present all three extended editions of The Hobbit Trilogy across a three-night theatrical event, featuring The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Monday, October 5; The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Wednesday, October 7; and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Tuesday, October 13.  Each of the features will play at 7:30 p.m. local time. This is the first time that the extended editions have been shown in movie theaters, including the never-before-seen extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. In addition to the events, there will be a special on-screen introduction from the Trilogy’s director, co-screenwriter and producer Peter Jackson.

Tickets for The Hobbit Trilogy are now on sale and can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 500 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who—along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield—is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug.  Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of a “precious” ring tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways he cannot begin to know.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) – Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.  Along the way they encounter the skin-changer Beorn, giant Spiders of Mirkwood, Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel, and King Thranduil, and a mysterious Man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town.  Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger – the Dragon Smaug.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) – Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon Lake-town.  As Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor under the weight of his reclaimed wealth, Bilbo is forced to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead—Sauron, the Dark Lord, has returned to Middle-earth.  As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide—unite or be destroyed.  Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.

“We are excited to give fans the first chance to see the extended editions of this Trilogy in cinemas,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey. “The incredible cinematography and action in each feature will be even better on the big screen and will give Hobbit fans a chance to binge-watch as a community!”

SOURCE: Fathom Events

IRT Opens 44th Season with The Great Gatsby

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Zach Kenney in IRT's 2015 production of The Great Gatsby. Photo by Zach Rosing.
Zach Kenney in IRT’s 2015 production of The Great Gatsby. Photo by Zach Rosing.

Opening its 44th season with The Great Gatsby, the IRT is pulling out all the stops for this much-anticipated production, which comes to the OneAmerica Mainstage from September 30-October 25.

Money, class, romance and corruption collide as the Great American Novel comes to life on stage. Opulent parties, passionate affairs, jealousy and murder are tangled together in this powerful and vivid tale of American bravado, lost love and post-war recovery in the Roaring Twenties. The Great Gatsby is an eloquent evocation of a bygone era that deeply resonates with our world today.

The Great Gatsby, adapted by Simon Levy and directed by Peter Amster, is the only stage version authorized by the Fitzgerald estate since 1926 and is the first time that it has been brought to a professional Indiana theatre stage.

“The Great Gatsby is such a perfect season opener for us, because it celebrates the American character in all its many facets:  our sense of striving for success, our belief in our ability to reinvent ourselves, our resilience in the face of obstacles, our national belief in romance,” said IRT Executive Artistic Director, Janet Allen.  “It provides thrilling challenges for artists to create Fitzgerald’s iconic images and characters vigorously on the stage.”

Whether it’s those reading the book for the first time, those who have read it many times, those who have enjoyed the movies, or those who can quote it by heart, The Great Gatsby is a story that generations can gather around.

Part heartbreak, part mystery, part war remembrance, part endless party, The Great Gatsby invites work from artists across the country who we have gathered to create the production specifically for our central Indiana audience.

IRL-Gatsby-DatesThe performance is two (2) hours and features one 15-minute intermission. Strong language and mature themes.

Tickets range from $25 -59 , Students $20.

Indiana Repertory Theatre is located at 140 W. Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis.

SOURCE: Indiana Repertory Theatre

A Night at the Barre July 31st at the Tarkington

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The Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory is holding their premiere event of the summer, A Night at the Barre, on July 31st at 7 p.m.

A Night at the Barre will highlight former principle dancers with the American Ballet Theatre, Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky.

In addition, there will be performances by students from the IBC’s Summer Intensive, raffles will be held and there will be exclusive perks for those who purchase VIP tickets.

Tickets to this event can be purchased at the event website,  http://www.ibcevents.org/.