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2021 Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series

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The 2021 Ray Skillman Summer Series at Greenwood Park Mall runs from June 3rd – July 22nd on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

The concerts are located in the Lifestyle Center outside entrance 3 by the exterior fountain. Please call 317-887-8601 for more details.

2021 Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series Schedule

Greenwood Park Mall Location

Greenwood Park Mall is located at 1251 US Highway 31 N, Greenwood, IN 46142.

Luke Bryan To Headline Firestone Legends Day Concert May 23 at IMS

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Award-winning country music superstar Luke Bryan will headline the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 23, the day before the 104th Indianapolis 500.

The concert, which also will feature additional acts to be announced, starts at 3:30 p.m..

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. (ET) Friday, Nov. 1 at IMS.com, by calling 800-822-INDY or 317-492-6700, or by visiting the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building. Fans can get early pre-sale access by joining the mailing list at IMS.com/LegendsDay .

General admission tickets start at just $35. A limited number of concert pit tickets are available starting at $75. For the first time in 2020, a limited number of tickets in a new temporary grandstand are available starting at $115, including concert pit access. A very limited supply of exclusive VIP platform tickets also is available for $250, including pit access, snacks, two complimentary drinks, and dedicated bars. Ticket prices will increase as the concert draws closer, so fans are encouraged to buy now.

All concert tickets include admission to the concert and all Legends Day activities that day at IMS, including autograph sessions with current and past Indianapolis 500 drivers, the 104th Indianapolis 500 public drivers meeting, historic race car laps and more.

“The Firestone Legends Day Concert continues to attract the top names in country music every year, and 2020 will be no exception with Luke Bryan headlining the show,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “Luke’s high-octane performances will charge up our fans for Race Weekend, and we know they’ll sing along with hit after hit. This show will be a perfect match for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.'”

This will be Bryan’s second concert at IMS, and first in a decade. He performed as a rising young talent in the Pagoda Plaza on Brickyard 400 weekend in 2010. Since then, Bryan has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the history of country music.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

2019 Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series

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The 2019 Ray Skillman Summer Concert Series at Greenwood Park Mall runs from June 6 – August 1 on Thursday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the lifestyle center by the outdoor fountain.

All concerts are free to the public.

Canceled: FGL Fest at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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INDIANAPOLIS, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 – We deeply regret to announce that today’s FGL Fest at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been canceled. This decision was made after a comprehensive review of current and forecasted weather conditions, and with the safety of event attendees as our top priority.

All concert tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster.com, IMS.com, FGLFest.com or LiveNation.com or at the IMS Ticket Office will be refunded. If tickets were bought with a credit card, a credit will be issued to the account used for the purchase. Credits will be issued from the point-of-sale vendor tickets were purchased from.

Via Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bachelor Host Slams Indy ABC Network, Gets Roasted By Indy 500 Fans

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Chris Harrison, host of the “reality” show The Bachelor, sent out a tweet on Monday night whining about The Bachelorette getting preempted by the Indy 500 Victory Banquet.

Harrison tweeted, “Very sorry to hear #ABC Indianapolis fans are getting screwed over tonight and not getting #TheBachelorette Call your local affiliate and let them know how you feel.”

https://twitter.com/chrisbharrison/status/1001255887393116161

The response that ensued certainly isn’t what he was after. Grab a beverage and we’ll let the Indy 500 fans take it from here.

https://twitter.com/Denise_Hayden/status/1001289935629045760

https://twitter.com/wbrfan21/status/1001291633563000833

https://twitter.com/Emilyvsays/status/1001277344445861888

https://twitter.com/unstableracefan/status/1001289284052275200

https://twitter.com/naptownbri/status/1001295001329061888

https://twitter.com/Jacob_Sampson/status/1001289419935039488

https://twitter.com/kedie14/status/1001302256359178241

https://twitter.com/Vanasdalan/status/1001309482994061314

https://twitter.com/jeffreysxton/status/1001286758359760898

https://twitter.com/FishTaco_SC/status/1001261647284011009

https://twitter.com/WeatherRant/status/1001303892125274113

https://twitter.com/RonaldWinegar/status/1001394323122991104

https://twitter.com/Constan85970325/status/1001311121872109568

https://twitter.com/pudgeyale92/status/1001309498169012226

And there’s more where that came from. But I think that gives you the general idea.

Indiana Comic Con 2018 Runs March 30-April 1

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The 2018 Indiana Comic Con runs March 30-April 1 at the Indianapolis Convention Center (100 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225).

The convention will feature comics, toys, guest artists, guest celebrities, costume contest and much more!

Guest celebrities scheduled to appear to include David Harbour, James & Oliver Phelps, Sean Astin, Matthew Lewis, Jonathan Frakes, Sean Young, Michael Biehn, Wallace Shaw, Renee O’Connor, William B. Davis & Walter Jones.

The convention runs Friday Noon-Midnight, Saturday 10 am-Midnight & Sunday Sunday 10 am-5pm. The Exhibitor Hall closes at 7 pm on Friday & Saturday.

Tickets are $30 for Friday, $40 for Saturday & @30 for Sunday.

A 3-Day Pass is $60.

Kids 12 and under are FREE.

Indy Magic Monthly’s Halloween Show Tuesday Oct. 24

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For Halloween, Indy Magic Monthly brings you from Baltimore, MD, the great magic of David London. David’s been called “our favorite mad genius of magic” by The Washington Post and “More Cocteau than Copperfield” by New City of Chicago. This is a unique opportunity to see one of the new stars of magic.

Other acts to be announced, plus a costume contest. Door prizes, too.

David will lecture after the show.

Early time: 7 PM, David will lecture after the show!

Lecture tickets at the door only!! Cash and Charge accepted!

Special guest star: Mdm. Esmerelda Fallendo, Gypsy Magic Queen

And if you wear a costume, you get into a drawing for a gift certificate for 10 tickets to be used over the next year!

Garth Brooks Headed to Indianapolis October 7th

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For the first time in 21 years, the Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood is coming to Indianapolis, Indiana.

The tour is presented by Amazon Music Unlimited. The concert will be Saturday, October 7th, 7:30 PM at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 25th at 10:00 AM EDT. There will be an eight ticket limit per purchase. Tickets can only be purchased at ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks or either Ticketmaster Express 1-866-448-7849 or 1-800-745-3000. Please note there will be no ticket sales at the venue box office or Ticketmaster outlets on August 25th.

Tickets will cost $60.66 plus a $6.07 tax, a $2.00 facility fee and a $6.25 service charge for a total of $74.98. All seats sold are best available.

2017 DCI World Championship Finals Lineup & Schedule

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The Cavaliers performs Thursday, August 11, during the 2016 DCI World Championship Prelims presented by Earasers Musicians Earplugs at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The corps finished in 6th place with a score of 93.213.

The 2017 DCI World Championship Semifinals are in the books and here is our lineup and performance order for the Finals competition on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

DCI World Championship Finals

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, August 12, 2017

3:00 p.m. – Stadium gates open

4:55 p.m. – Welcome
5:05 p.m. – Open Class Champion – Vanguard Cadets
5:22 p.m. – Acknowledge SoundSport and DrumLine Battle Award Recipients
5:27 p.m. – Dr. Baggs Leadership Award
5:30 p.m. – INpact Indiana’s Future Band
5:42 p.m. – Sponsor Recognition
5:55 p.m. – U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
6:18 p.m. – National Anthem

6:30 p.m. – Madison Scouts – Madison, WI
6:47 p.m. – Crossmen – San Antonio, TX
7:04 p.m. – Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI
7:21 p.m. – Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL
7:38 p.m. – Blue Knights – Denver, CO
7:55 p.m. – The Cadets – Allentown, PA

8:12 p.m. – Intermission (17 Min.)

8:29 p.m. – Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA
8:46 p.m. – The Cavaliers – Rosemont, IL
9:03 p.m. – Bluecoats – Canton, OH
9:20 p.m. – Carolina Crown – Ft. Mill, SC
9:37 p.m. – Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA
9:54 p.m. – Blue Devils – Concord, CA

10:19 p.m. – Retreat/Awards Ceremony

10:50 p.m. – World Champion Encore

All times Eastern Time Zone and subject to change.