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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.

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.

The Buzz from December 18-21, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 18-21, 2021, Edition.

Christmas in Indianapolis

Indiana Pacers

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Crime

Indianapolis Zoo

INDYCAR

Other Indy News

The Buzz from December 17, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 17, 2021, Edition.

Indiana Pacers

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Buzz from December 16, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 16, 2021, Edition.

Christmas in Indianapolis

Indiana Pacers

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Crime

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Zoo

Indy Fuel

Other Indy News

The Buzz from December 15, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 15, 2021, Edition.

Christmas in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Crime

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis Zoo

INDYCAR

Indy Fuel

Other Indy News

2021 College Football Bowl Schedule

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Bahamas Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Toledo
Noon, ESPN

Tailgreeter Cure Bowl
Northern Illinois vs. Coastal Carolina
6 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday, December 18, 2021

RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl
Western Kentucky vs. Appalachian State
11 a.m., ESPN

Cricket Celebration Bowl
South Carolina State vs. Jackson State
Noon, ABC

PUBG Mobile New Mexico Bowl
UTEP vs. Fresno State
2:15 p.m., ESPN

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
UAB vs. BYU
3:30 p.m., ABC

LendingTree Bowl
Eastern Michigan vs. Liberty
5:45 p.m., ESPN

Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl pres. by Stifel
Utah State vs. Oregon State
7:30 p.m., ABC

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Louisiana vs. Marshall
9:15 p.m., ESPN

Monday, December 20, 2021

Myrtle Beach Bowl Presented by TaxAct
Old Dominion vs. Tulsa
2:30 p.m., ESPN

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Kent State vs. Wyoming
3:30 p.m., ESPN

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl
UTSA vs. San Diego State
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
Missouri vs. Army
8 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Frisco Football Classic
North Texas vs. Miami (Ohio)
3:30 p.m., ESPN

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
UCF vs. Florida
7 p.m., ESPN

Friday, December 24, 2021

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl
Memphis vs. Hawai’i
8 p.m., ESPN

Saturday, December 25, 2021

TaxAct Camellia Bowl
Georgia State vs. Ball State
2:30 p.m., ESPN

Monday, December 27, 2021

Quick Lane Bowl
Western Michigan vs. Nevada
11 a.m., ESPN

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Military Bowl presented by Peraton
Boston College vs. East Carolina
2:30 p.m., ESPN

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl
Houston vs. Auburn
Noon, ESPN

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
Air Force vs. Louisville
3:15 p.m., ESPN

AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech
6:45 p.m., ESPN

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl
UCLA vs. NC State (UCLA pulled out due to COIVD-19)
8 p.m., Fox

Guaranteed Rate Bowl
West Virginia vs. Minnesota
10:15 p.m., ESPN

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
SMU vs. Virginia
11 a.m., ESPN

New Era Pinstripe Bowl
Maryland vs. Virginia Tech
2:15 p.m., ESPN

Cheez-It Bowl
Clemson vs. Iowa State
5:45 p.m., ESPN

Valero Alamo Bowl
Oregon vs. Oklahoma
9:15 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Duke’s Mayo Bowl
North Carolina vs. South Carolina
11:30 a.m., ESPN

TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Tennessee vs. Purdue
3 p.m., ESPN

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Michigan State vs. Pittsburgh
7 p.m., ESPN

SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Wisconsin vs. Arizona State
10:30 p.m., ESPN

Friday, December 31, 2021

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Wake Forest vs. Texas A&M (Texas A&M pulled out due to COIVD-19)
Wake Forest vs. Rutgers
11 a.m., ESPN

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Washington State vs. Miami (Miami pulled out due to COIVD-19)
Washington State vs. Central Michigan
2 p.m., CBS

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
Central Michigan vs. Boise State (Boise State pulled out due to COIVD-19, Central Michigan moved to Miami’s spot in the Sun Bowl)
2 p.m.

CFP Semifinal: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
No. 4 Cincinnati vs. No. 1 Alabama
3:30 p.m., ESPN

CFP Semifinal: Capital One Orange Bowl
No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 2 Michigan
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Outback Bowl
Penn State vs. Arkansas
Noon, ESPN2

Vrbo Citrus Bowl
Iowa vs. Kentucky
1 p.m., ABC

PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
Notre Dame vs. Oklahoma State
1 p.m., ESPN

Rose Bowl Game Pres. by Capital One Venture X
Ohio State vs. Utah
5 p.m., ESPN

Allstate Sugar Bowl
Ole Miss vs. Baylor
8:45 p.m., ESPN

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

TaxAct Texas Bowl
LSU vs. Kansas State
9 p.m., ESPN

Monday, January 10, 2022

CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T
8 p.m., ESPN

RED by John Logan

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RED_title_posters_website_ARTNow Playing at the IRT

It’s 1958 and abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko had just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art.  With the help of his assistant, Rothko frantically struggles against his insecurities while trying to create a definitive and moving body of work. Electrifying and captivating, this winner of the Drama Desk Award and Tony for best play investigates the conflicts inherent in the tension between a great artist’s desire to be understood and respected.

October 14 – November 9
IRT Upperstage
Tickets, Dates & Times
Adult tickets: $25 – $59
Student tickets: $20
317-635-5252