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2012 Indy Jazz Fest Concert Schedule

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Stanley Clarke and George Duke

The Indy Jazz Fest presented by Marsh has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 14th year. Held over a five-day period September 10-14, the Sunset Series leads into the festival’s annual finale at Opti Park in Broad Ripple, now set to take place over two days, September 15-16. Indy Jazz Fest combines the great venues of Indianapolis with the diversity of jazz styles. The full schedule and ticket information is available at the festival’s website: www.indyjazzfest.net

Sunset series

  • Monday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – Aaron Diehl Quartet at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., presented by REI Real Estate. Diehl is the American Pianists Association’s 2011 Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz.

    Tickets are $25.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. – The Latin Tinge featuring Chuchito Valdes and Pavel & Direct Contact at the Indiana Landmarks Center Cook Theater, 1201 Central Ave. Latino piano classics will be performed in an intimate space.

    Tickets are $20.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. – “West Coast Cool” will feature a collaboration between Cheryl Bentyne of Manhattan Transfer and Mark Winkler at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle. Two of California’s hottest jazz singers explore the mellow, “west coast style” of jazz, presented by Printing Partners.

    Tickets can be purchased for $35, $45 and $55.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. – Three bands share the stage for a night of funk and soul, featuring Bashiri Asad and Xenobia Green (Indianapolis), The Right Now (Chicago) and Derobert & The Half Truths (Nashville) at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave.

    Tickets are $15.

  • Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. – WICR presents a special free concert featuring the Indy Jazz Fest Band in a tribute to legendary trombonist Slide Hampton at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave.

    This concert is FREE open to all ages and made possible by United Water.

  • Friday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. – The legendary Slide Hampton will celebrate his 80th birthday with the Steve Allee Big Band at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., presented by Foley & Abbott.

    Tickets are $30.

Throughout the week, nightly jazz will be featured at the Jazz Kitchen and Chatterbox.

The lineup in Opti Park will feature headliners Stanley Clarke and George Duke Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8:45 p.m., preceded by Robert Glasper Experiment at 5 p.m. and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at 6:45 p.m. Brian Culbertson will headline Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7:15 p.m., following Brian Simpson featuring Maysa at 3:30 p.m. and Gerald Albright at 5:15 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Ticket Information

Now in its fourth year as presenting sponsor, select Central Indiana Marsh Supermarkets will again serve as the ticket outlet for purchasing advance discount tickets for the Opti Park performances September 15 and 16. Attendees can pay only $25 on the regular general admission ticket price of $30 when buying in advance at Marsh Supermarkets. Returning this year will be the VIP Experience packages and the popular week-long JAZZpass, in addition to one and two-day passes for September 15-16. The VIP and week-long passes are available online at www.indyjazzfest.net.

Indy Jazz Fest is also proud to announce that the Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis is the 2012 festival’s host hotel, with hotel and ticket rates available for the week.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to attend the Indy Jazz Fest concerts at Opti Park on either  September 15th or 16th for FREE?

To enter please fill out the form here on Naptown Buzz with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

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Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
  • You MUST be able to attend the show
  • Tickets will be mailed to the winner

The winner will be notified by Thursday, September 6, 2012 via e-mail.

 

AnimeWorld Indianapolis celebrates Japanese animation & culture!

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AnimeWorld comes to Indianapolis! to celebrate Japanese animation and many aspects of Japanese culture, July 6-8 at the Sheraton Indianpolis at Keystone Crossing.

Meet voice actors, enjoy concerts by Chii Sakurabi and Eien Strife, participate in a kabuki theater workshop, discuss your favorite anime and discover new ones, win prizes in a game tournament, see amazing costumes at the masquerade, get your photo with an adorable painted pony, browse the many vendors and artists, learn about martial arts from instructors and stunt artists, and more!

Pre-registration is closed, but tickets are available on-site for one- or three-day passes. More information at http://animeworldexpos.com/indy!

17th Annual Rib America Festival

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Once again Downtown Indy will rock this Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 3, 2012, when the 17th annual Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers returns to Military Park.

The 2012 Rib Fest music lineup has just been announced:

Live Music

Friday, August 31st
Music starts at 5:30 p.m.

  • Duke Tumatoe
  • Eddie Money
  • George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic

Saturday, September 1st
Music starts at noon

  • Upshot
  • Twin Cats
  • The Werks
  • Ivan Neville’s Dumpastafunk
  • moe.

Sunday, September 2nd
Music starts at noon

  • PictureYes
  • Hunter Smith Band
  • Night Ranger
  • Tesla

Monday, September 3rd
Music starts at noon

  • Dude
  • Borrow Tomorrow
  • Cheap Trick

*All Artists are Subject to Change without Notice.

More 2012 Rib Fest news will be announced here are it’s released.

The Fourth Wall at the White Rabbit Cabaret on May 10th

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The Indiana based “hybrid arts” ensemble, The Fourth Wall, will make its debut in Indianapolis this month with a performance at the White Rabbit Cabaret on Thursday, May 10th at 8pm.
21 and over, $5 at the door.

Audiences will see a flute player dancing “en pointe” as she plays the character of a mechanical ballerina, a trombone player singing and playing at the same time (while playing a percussion instrument attached to his hat) and a percussionist playing half of a flute. And that is only a small part of what they do – you have to see it to believe it.

The Fourth Wall is a unique ensemble that explores a hybrid of the performing arts in which musicians are also dancers and actors. Stretching the boundaries of instrumental performance, the ensemble commissions new works and reinterprets established repertoire to make music that leaps from the stage. The Fourth Wall is comprised of flutist Hilary Abigana, bass trombonist C. Neil Parsons and percussionist Greg Jukes. The ensemble has presented their unique style of performing from coast to coast, mainly at universities, so these public performances will be the first chance for Indianapolis audiences to experience the hybrid arts.

Please note that while The Fourth Wall’s performances are appropriate for all ages, the White Rabbit is a 21 and over establishment. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance begins at 8 pm. There is a $5 cover charge at the door

For more information about The Fourth Wall, please visit www.thefourthwallensemble.com

DADDY at The Sanctuary April 28

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Free Range Concerts is proud to present DADDY at The Sanctuary April 28. I cannot stress what an incredible evening of music this will be. If you were lucky enough to catch any of our concerts with Will Kimbrough, Tommy Womack or Lisa Oliver-Gray, you know what I’m talking about. DADDY is the full band play of these outstanding singers, songsmiths and musicians. Just ask Bart Chapman.

A word to the wise, February’s concert with the Tad Robinson band sold out before the show, so don’t be caught short-handed. Get your DADDY tickets today.

For those new to DADDY, here’s the scoop:
The band DADDY comes roaring up from Nashville, Tennessee, featuring prolific recording artists Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack. Drawing on juke-joint blues, swampy-groove country and honest-to-god rock and roll, with stops in gospel and beat-poet territory along the way, DADDY has been hailed by critics and fans for electrifying live performances that embrace a wide scope of what’s great about American music. Alabama homeboy Kimbrough (2005 Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year) and Kentucky-bred Womack (two-time winner of the Nashville Scene Best Song Award) have a musical and personal kinship that flat out clicks. Featured with DADDY is Lisa Oliver-Gray, often mentioned as “the best voice in Nashville.” Do not miss this show—make a date now with DADDY!

Get tickets here: www.nanoel.com.

Wanna taste? Go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MysaU2U-X8&feature=related

Wanna see Will cook on guitar? Go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ljcI8GfYBg

Craving more? Send me an email.

If you haven’t been to the Sanctuary yet, you’re in for a real treat. Nancy Noel’s art gallery puts real live music in a glorious listening room. Classy bar and restaurant at your fingertips. Nary a video screen in sight. It’s all about the music, baby.

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Performs Berlioz Requiem

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The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir marks its 75th anniversary season with a performance of the Berlioz Requiem. In terms of performing forces, this piece is among the largest musical compositions for choir and orchestra and summons to the stage over 200 singers, a large orchestra, tenor soloist and four off-stage brass bands.

The performance is on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 8:00 p.m. at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Tickets are available at www.indychoir.org or by calling the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Box office: (317) 639-4300. Ticket prices range from $20-$70, and student and group rates are available.

“We wanted to do something big for the Choir’s 75th, something that few others could tackle,” states Artistic Director Eric Stark. “Bingo! The Berlioz Requiem really is of such epic proportions. This Choir should be exceedingly proud of its role in the choral pantheon: performing newly commissioned works as well as these timeless musical gems all in one season. Perhaps at no other time in the Choir’s history has it enjoyed such notable success, and especially paired with a bright future.”

This performance unites the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Butler University Choir and University Chorale, tenor soloist Joseph Shadday, under the direction of Eric Stark.

Mashup Monthly for November 2011

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Four See Entertainment and 8729 Records have joined forces to help unite the local music scene in Indianapolis. The two local companies, owned and operated by members of the local hip-hop scene, have collaborated on a new music series at the popular Indianapolis music venue, Locals Only. The monthly event, appropriately titled “Mash Up Monthly”, is the brainchild of local hip-hoppers Brad Real and the members of Sleeper Cell, who were looking for a way to bring, not only hip-hop, but all genres of music to the forefront of their local community.

“We really wanted to be able to bring together an audience of people who may not normally get the opportunity to experience one another. Indianapolis has such a dynamic music scene and I think we can all learn from each other if given the chance. That’s the foundation for the idea behind the monthly event”, stated local hip-hop artist Brad Real.

“With so many shows focusing on one genre of music, Four See Entertainment and 8729 Records are bringing a diverse line-up of music together for one night each month. Most people say they love all types of music so we thought why not create an opportunity for fans and music lovers to experience that unity at one single event”, said Shay of Sleeper Cell.

Saturday, November 12th will be the kick-off show featuring local acts A-Facts, Black Eddie, s.a.i.n.t RECON, TJ Reynolds & The Freehand Orchestra and Echomaker. DJ Ed Trauma will be providing the soundtrack for the evening’s festivities before, during and following the performers. Doors open at 9pm with a $5 cover at the door. Locals Only is located at 2449 East 56th Street in Indianapolis.

Indy Jazz Fest 2011

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The Indy Jazz Fest presented by Marsh has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 13th year. Held over a five-day period September 12-17 in many locations, Indy Jazz Fest combines the great venues of Indianapolis with the diversity of jazz styles. The full schedule and ticket information is available at the festival’s newly redesigned website: www.indyjazzfest.net

Sunset series

• Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. – Aaron Diehl Trio at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. Special opener by guitarist Jeff McLaughlin, winner of the 2010 Owl Studios Emerging Artist Competition. Tickets are $25.

• Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – The Headhunters at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. The former Herbie Hancock backing band combines funk, groove and latin. Tickets are $25.

• Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. – Kevin Mahogany and the Steve Allee Trio at the Cabaret Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle. Jazz standards and nostalgic gems. Tickets can be purchased for $35, $45 and $55.

• Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. – WICR is presenting a special free concert featuring the Indy Jazz Fest Band at the Christel de Haan Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave. This concert is FREE and open to all ages.

• Friday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. – Freda Payne pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and the Great Ladies of Jazz at Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave. Payne, known for her hit “Band of Gold,” will cover other jazz greats including Billie Holiday, Lena Horne and Dinah Washington. Tickets are $25.

Multi-Grammy award-winning musician George Benson will be the 2011 festival headliner as part of the outdoor grand finale September 17 on the grounds of Opti Park in Broad Ripple. Additional Saturday Main Stage performers include Spyro Gyra, Yellowjackets and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Rufus Reid’s “Out Front” Quintet. Gates open at 12 p.m. with music on three stages from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

16th Annual Rib America Festival

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Downtown Indy will rock this Labor Day weekend, September 2-5, when the 16th annual Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers returns. The 2011 lineup is loaded with the biggest names to date at Indy’s biggest and best BBQ and music event. The Budweiser music stage will rock with REO Speedwagon, The Doobie Brothers, Blind Melon, Everclear, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jonny Lang, the Romantics, Truth & Salvage Co. and many more. The Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour will also be featured at the event on Sunday, September 4 only. The Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers is open at 11:00 a.m. daily and is held at the beautiful, tree filled Military Park in White River State Park at the crossing of New York and West Streets.

Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers also proudly unveiled its newly revamped website recently and can be viewed at www.RibAmerica.com. The new site represents the elements that patrons have come to love and expect from the sixteen-year event including the natural park shade and trees, plush city setting, convenience to area hotels and the amazing layout that make the event a true Indiana original. Also available for download is the Hard Rock Café iRib app.

“The consistent statewide support for the annual Rib America Festival is something that White River State Park takes great pride in. The quality entertainment combined with the best Bar-B-Q in the beautiful setting of Military Park in White River State Park make for a truly unique experience that Indianapolis has fully embraced,” said Bob Whitt, Executive Director of White River State Park.

The Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers is a fun filled event featuring award winning barbeque, music, and more! 2011 sponsors for the event include the Indiana Pork Farmers, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, IUPUI, Bright House Networks, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis, Hard Rock Café, Sobieski Vodka, Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Lunazul Tequila, Evan Williams Whiskey, DonQ Rum, Hpnotiq Liqueur and Mr. & Mrs. T’s Mixers. Eleven of the best award winning BBQ teams from across the country will be serving up their finest all weekend long!!!

Ticket Information: FREE ADMISSION before 5:00 p.m. on Friday & before 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Admission charge is ONLY $7.00 (which includes the concerts) after 5:00 p.m. on Friday and after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Children 12 & under are free.

Reserved VIP Ticket Information: *There are a limited number of Bright House Networks reserved seat tickets (located in front of the stage) for each day. Reserved tickets include a seat, access to private restrooms and access to a private bar. No lines! Reserved tickets purchased before September 2 include admission, after September 2 do not. Reserved tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

‘Rib America Club’ Ticket Information: **There are also a limited number of general admission access tickets for the new Rib America Club for Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the event available now at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. This area is located in close proximity to the stage and features access to restrooms and a club area only bar. Tickets for this area are limited and are $35.00 per day (ticket includes gate admission).

Live Music*

Friday, September 2nd

  • Reo Speedwagon
  • Rev. Peyton’S Big Damn Band
  • Corey Cox

Saturday, September 3rd

  • The Doobie Brothers
  • Blind Melon
  • Truth & Salvage Co.
  • The Why Store
  • Healing Sixes
  • Can You Rock?

Sunday, September 4th

  • KC & The Sunshine Band
  • The Romantics
  • Beatlemania Live
  • Jennie Devoe
  • Wt Feaster

Monday, September 5th

  • Jonny Lang
  • Everclear
  • The Last Good Year
  • Borrow Tomorrow

*All Artists are Subject to Change without Notice.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go to Rib America for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?  If you would, we have a pair of tickets to give away.

To enter please e-mail us with your full name & valid email address by 9:59pm EDT on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets to Rib America.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Email us with your full name & valid email address by 9:59pm EDT on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
  • You MUST be able to pick up the tickets in downtown Indianapolis between 10am & 4pm by Friday, September 2, 2011.

The winner will be notified on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

2011 Indiana State Fair Opening Day In Pictures

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It’s Indiana State Fair time again and Naptown Buzz was there on opening day to check things out!

Here are the best photos of the day.


Food on a Stick!


Pigs are everywhere!


More pigs!


Mmmm…Corn Dogs.


Now we’re talking! Deep fried everything!


Try the deep fried butter if you like cinnamon rolls. The Naptown Buzz Crew has yet to try the Kool-Aid.


Fair Food of the Year: Fried Ice Cream.


Pulled lamb & deep fried mac n’ cheese.


Free ice cream from Turkey Hill. They’re rocking the QR codes this year.


Giant corns.


The UPS mini truck.


Lactation station.


Not sure what this does, but it’s old and cool looking.


Maple Syrup & other goodies at the Hoosier Sugar Shack!


Milk truck.


Music in Pioneer Village.


Closest we got to wood carving today.


Splitting a log to make shingles.


The original “juicer”. (At least that’s our story.)


Free range birds.


The surge bucket milker!


“World’s Largest Flag Collection”.


Fair tram #3.


The buzzing bumble bees are busy at the fair too.


Food goodness, Twitter & QR Codes.


King Taters.


We never knew llamas dressed up for Halloween AND there’s a costume contest for it, but we were thrilled to find that out. In this photo we have Jack Skellington & Zero and some sort of prisoner zombie (from what we could tell).


This llama just wants to play baseball.


Bennie the Bean. He stands there and stares a lot in one direction.

Look at all of those potatoes!