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Kingfish’s “662: Juke Joint Live Tour” at Clowes March 26th

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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram will celebrate the release of his Grammy-nominated Alligator Records album, 662, with a live performance at Clowes Memorial Hall at the Butler Arts & Events Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Ingram’s headlining tour, entitled Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Presents 662: Juke Joint Live, has already taken the 23-year-old guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter across the U.S. and Europe, with many more dates to come.

In addition to the Grammy nomination (his second in two years), 662 was named the #1 Best Blues Album of 2021 by UK tastemaker magazine, MOJO.

Rolling Stone declared, “Kingfish is one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince.”

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022
Venue: Clowes Memorial Hall at the Butler Arts & Events Center
Address: 4602 Sunset Ave.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-940-6444
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket price: $21-$41.

DPW’s Indy Snow Force Treating Icy Roads

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With forecasts calling for a steep drop in temperature Thursday afternoon, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) will activate Snow Force crews at 11 a.m. to treat thoroughfares and secondary streets against icy conditions after a rainy morning. Indy DPW anticipates that crews will work at least two 12-hour shifts, remaining on the roads overnight Thursday and into Friday morning.

High winds are expected to continue Thursday, with the additional possibility of freezing rain and sleet. Indy Snow Force drivers will be strategic in dropping de-icing “salt” material so that it will be effective on roadways but not washed away with any heavy rain showers.

Report Downed Tree Limbs and Traffic Signal Issues

Stormwater, forestry, and traffic signal crews will also be available to address issues related to gusty winds and high water on roadways. If a roadway is impassable due to high water or a downed tree limb, or if a traffic signal is malfunctioning, residents should contact the Mayor’s Action at 317-327-4622. Calls to the Mayor’s Action Center after normal business hours can be directed to DPW Dispatch by selecting option ‘2’.

Watch for Flooding

With the presence of so much recent precipitation, Indy residents can help reduce the potential for flooding by proactively checking storm drains, inlets, driveway culverts, and cross-pipes to remove yard debris, trash, and other obstructions. Indy DPW will additionally monitor river gauges and communicate with news outlets if area waterways are expected to enter minor or major flooding stages. Residents particularly in low-lying areas are advised to regularly check news outlets for the latest updates.

Beware of Icy Roads and Overpasses

Motorists are urged to drive with care during wintry conditions, especially on bridge overpasses or locations known to get slippery. Remember to leave plenty of time to safely reach your destination, allow plenty of clearance near other vehicles, and keep at least three car lengths between your vehicle and Snow Force trucks.

Follow @IndySnowForce on Twitter for regular updates on snow fight activity during winter weather events. The Indy Snow Force Viewer is a tool for Indy residents to monitor where trucks have been during a major winter weather event, showing where roads have been plowed or treated with salt.

Carmel, Indiana Snow Removal February 3-5, 2022

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CARMEL, IN – The City of Carmel Street Department is preparing for the first big snow of the winter season today as heavy snow and possibly ice are forecast for the next two days. The Street Department has a fleet of 92 salt trucks and plows ready to battle the elements and keep our city streets safe.

“Our plan is to complete an all-city salt in response to the ice that may come before the snow,” said Matt Higginbotham, Street Commissioner. “Based on the current forecast, we also plan to begin 12-hour shifts for our crew and will stay working around the clock until the majority of the snow has stopped.”

Once the heavy snow stops, the plan is to plow the main thoroughfares and secondary streets and get them clear and safe for travel. Then they will begin an all-city plow that will include all neighborhood streets. Residents are advised to stay off the roads during the heavy snowfall and then afterward, be patient and allow for plenty of travel space while the snowplows are clearing the main thoroughfares.

MAILBOX OR LAWN DAMAGE

If your mailbox or lawn is damaged by a City of Carmel plow, please email Evie Anderson eanderson@carmel.in.gov with your name, address, phone number, and a brief description of the damage. A service request will be written for repairs. You may also choose to call 317-733-2001, but please be patient as our call volume is very heavy.

CLEARING SIDEWALKS

Business owners are reminded that it is their responsibility to clear their sidewalks after a snow event, particularly those near schools. More students are walking to school this year due to the “no bus zones” created in 2021 and we want to make sure they stay out of the street and are safely on our sidewalks.

Not everyone is able to shovel snow safely. Please be aware of neighbors who are elderly and physically unable to shovel or plow and help them clear their driveways and sidewalks if possible.

SOURCE: City of Carmel, Indiana

Indianapolis DPW Snow Removal by Indy Snow Force February 2-4, 2022

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With forecasts calling for a winter storm starting with rain Wednesday and developing into sleet and snow, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works expects to activate more than 200 personnel throughout the multi-day event, addressing the various impacts of the winter storm.

Workers across various shifts and from various teams will include those in Fleet Services, Stormwater Operations, Forestry Maintenance, Traffic Signals technicians, and Snowplow drivers and laborers.

Crews are expected to remain active for at least several days, working 12-hour shifts, as Indy Snow Force leadership continues to monitor the changing forecast.

High Water and Downed Trees and Limbs Possible

On Wednesday, with the presence of rainy conditions expected, crews will be ready to respond to issues related to gusty winds and high water on roadways. This includes forestry crews and traffic signal technicians.

If a roadway is impassable due to high water or a downed tree limb, or if a traffic signal is malfunctioning, residents should contact the Mayor’s Action at 317-327-4622. Calls to the Mayor’s Action Center after normal business hours can be directed to DPW Dispatch by selecting option ‘2’.

Pretreating Roads Difficult, Dangerous Driving Conditions Expected

The presence of rain ahead of more snowy, wintry weather (expected late Wednesday into Thursday) makes pre-treating roadways difficult; rain is known to wash away any salt material placed on the ground. Indy Snow Force drivers will watch for opportunities to salt roadways but expect to be mostly unable to pre-treat roadways ahead of ice and snow.

As rain shifts to sleet or snow, this will lead to very slick roadways and dangerous driving conditions.

Avoid Travel If Possible

Residents are encouraged to avoid travel starting Wednesday evening throughout the rest of the week.

This will allow Indy Snow Force drivers and other DPW crews plenty of space to clear roads and complete other necessary work.

Motorists are urged to drive with care during wintry conditions, especially on bridge overpasses or locations known to get slippery.

Remember to leave plenty of time to safely reach your destination, allow plenty of clearance near other vehicles, and keep at least three car lengths between your vehicle and Indy Snow Force trucks.

Indianapolis Department of Public Works Snow Plow Routes

Residents who park cars along DPW’s regular plow routes (PDF) are advised to park off-street if possible.

Any lane or space where a car is parked in an area that is unable to be plowed.

Moving snow out of the middle of the street can sometimes necessitate moving it into a parking lane.

Follow Indy Snow Force

Follow @IndySnowForce on Twitter for regular updates on snow fight activity during winter weather events.

The Indy Snow Force Viewer will be activated as trucks begin plowing snow from roads during this winter weather event.

The Indy Snow Force Viewer shows where roads have been plowed or treated with salt.

Indy Snow Force Drivers Treating Roads January 27-28, 2022

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With forecasts including potential for minor snow accumulation throughout today, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) will have Snow Force Drivers on hand into the evening hours to treat roadways and address any winter weather conditions. A shift change at 11 p.m. will bring in fresh drivers for the early morning hours of Friday, and leadership will continue to monitor forecasts and adjust Indy DPW’s response as needed.

Motorists are urged to drive with care during wintry conditions, especially on bridge overpasses, hills, or locations known to become slippery. Remember to leave home with plenty of time to safely reach your destination, allow plenty of clearance near other vehicles, and keep at least three car lengths’ distance between your vehicle and Snow Force trucks.

Residents can stay up to date on Indy Snow Force efforts during winter weather events online at indy.gov/DPW and on Twitter by following @IndySnowForce.

Indy Snow Force Drivers Treating Roads Sunday

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With forecasts including snowfall on Sunday, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) will call out a full shift of Snow Force drivers starting Saturday at 11 p.m. Crews will remain on the roadways until 11 p.m. Sunday night; leadership will monitor weather conditions to extend Indy DPW’s response as needed.

Motorists are urged to drive with care during wintry conditions, especially on bridge overpasses, hills, or locations known to become slippery. Remember to leave home with plenty of time to safely reach your destination, allow plenty of clearance near other vehicles, and keep at least three car lengths’ distance between your vehicle and Snow Force trucks.

Residents can stay up to date on Indy Snow Force efforts during winter weather events online at indy.gov/DPW and on Twitter by following @IndySnowForce.

The Indy Snow Force Viewer mapping tool will be activated during this winter weather event. Residents can use the tool to monitor where crews have recently plowed snow or treated roadways.

Purdue “Hoops and Headlocks” Double Header January 23, 2022

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Via the Purdue Exponent:

Purdue’s “Hoops and Headlocks,” a first-time event featuring the combination of a basketball game and a wrestling dual, will tip-off this Sunday at 1 p.m.

Purdue fans will have the opportunity to watch the Boilermaker men’s basketball team (15-2, 4-2 Big Ten) take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Mackey Arena before moving next door to Holloway Gymnasium for a dual against No. 8 Wisconsin.

 

 

 

2022 Indianapolis Zoo Event Schedule

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The Indianapolis Zoo has a full schedule of events taking place in 2022, including the wildly popular Zoobilation, ZooBoo, Christmas at the Zoo as well as the Animals and All That Jazz summer concert series.

Jan. 17 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (free admission with donation)
March 12 Power Recycling Day • 8:30am-12:30pm
March 19 *Elegant Vintages International Wine Auction • 5:30-10pm • Conrad Indianapolis
March 24-27, 31; April 1-3, 7-10, 14-17 xZOOberance Spring Festival • noon-4pm
April 9 Naturally Inspired Paint Out Day • 9am-3pm
May 25 Zoopolis 500 • 11:30am-1pm
May 28 Kangaroo Crossing opens to the public
June 10 *Zoobilation • 5:30pm-midnight (Zoo closed)
June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4 Animals and All That Jazz concert series • 5:30-8:30pm
Aug. 18 *Naturally Inspired Silent Auction • 5:30-7:30pm
Oct. 1 Brewfari • 7-10pm
Oct. 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-31 ZooBoo • 2-7pm (until 9pm Friday-Saturday)
Date TBD  Power Recycling Day • 9am-2pm
Nov. 19-Dec. 30
(closed Nov. 24; Dec. 24-25)		 Christmas at the Zoo • 5-9pm (until 10pm Friday-Saturday)

* Reservations required.

Gen Con Indy 2022 To Require Vaccine Passports, Masks

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“Everyone participating in Gen Con Indy — including all attendees, exhibitors, gamemasters, event organizers, and event staff — will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved or authorized by the FDA or WHO, and proof of vaccination will be required to attend the convention and gain entry to the convention center.”

In addition to vaccine passports, “Everyone participating in Gen Con Indy — including all attendees, exhibitors, gamemasters, event organizers, and event staff — will be required to wear a mask in all indoor spaces unless actively eating or drinking in designated areas.”

Gen Con Indy 2022 will run August 4-7 in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, celebrating 55 years of events since Gen Con’s founding in 1968.

Michigan Marching Band at Franklin Central High School December 4, 2021

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The University of Michigan will be rehearsing for their performances at the Big 10 Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 9:30-11:30 am, at the Franklin Central High School stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana!

For over 100 years, the Michigan Marching Band has thrilled thousands of fans with exciting performances that have made them one of the greatest college bands in the country. That tradition of excellence thrives today as the MMB continues its pursuit of the highest levels of visual and musical performance as it “takes the field” at the Big House in Ann Arbor.

The over 250 members of the Michigan Marching Band make up one of the PREMIER marching bands in the country and will be sure to entertain you, for FREE Saturday morning.

It will be chilly but sunny, so bring a cup of cocoa, a blanket, and come enjoy the show!

Complete University of Michigan Marching Band Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time

Friday, Dec. 3

9 am – Rehearsal on Elbel Field

Rehearsal in Lucas Oil Stadium (Closed to the public)

Saturday, Dec. 4 GAME DAY!

9:30 am – MMB Rehearsal at Franklin Central HS (6215 S Franklin Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46259) Open to the public

12 pm – Ticket Office opens at Lucas Oil Stadium

3:30 pm – Fanfare Band performs at B1G Tailgate Show (Indiana Convention Center Halls H-K)

5:15 pm – MMB Performs at Fan Fest Pep Rally (Indiana Convention Center Halls H-K)

5:15 pm – Fanfare Band Performs at Michigan Athletics Donor Tailgate (Bullseye Event Center, 723 S. Capitol Ave.)

6:15 pm – Lucas Oil Stadium gates open

7:49 pm – Michigan Marching Band Pregame

8:05 pm – National Anthem by combined Michigan Marching Band and Hawkeye Marching Band

8:17 pm – Kickoff – MMB will be seated in Sections 103-105

Halftime – MMB performs first