Today's Events: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Here are 44 event listings for today, listed in order from AM to PM:
Today, 5:45 AM.
'Gary Varvel: Varvelous' Exhibit at Arthur M. Glick JCC.
A special exhibit by Indianapolis Star editorial cartoonist Gary Varvel, Aug. 7 to Sept. 9: Mon-Thu 5:45 AM to 10 PM, Fri 5:45 AM to 6 PM, Sat 1-7 PM, Sun 7 AM to 7 PM. Free exhibit. Info: See Web site below or call 317-251-9467.
Location: Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.jccindy.org
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Today, 8:00 AM.
VisualFringe Art Show at Lockerbie Central UMC.
A series of non-juried exhibitions of work by 50+ area visual artists at more than a dozen venues in the Mass Avenue area. Aug. 1-31. See www.bigcar.org for more information, or visit the IndyFringe Web site below, or call 317-822-4386.
Location: Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church, 237 North East Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indyfringe.org/visualfringe.php
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Today, 8:00 AM.
Apple Street Farmers' Market in Greenfield.
A new location beginning July 2008: Wednesdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, July 2 to Oct. 29. Info: Mike Wicker, 765-565-6227.
Location: Pat Elmore Center, 280 North Apple Street, Greenfield, Hancock County.
www.ces.purdue.edu/hancock
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Today, 8:00 AM.
Farmers' Market at the Pat Elmore Center in Greenfield.
Featuring a variety of fruits, vegetables and other farm products every Wednesday, 8 AM to 12 PM, July 2 to Aug. 27. Info: 765-565-6227.
Location: Pat Elmore Center, 280 North Apple Street, Greenfield, Hancock County.
www.ces.purdue.edu/hancock
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Today, 8:00 AM.
Campus Sculpture Walk at the University of Indianapolis.
A free outdoor art exhibition sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, including 17 sculptures ranging widely in style, size, and subject. Ends Aug. 31. Info: See Web site below or call 317-788-2183.
Location: University of Indianapolis, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County.
arts.uindy.edu/sculpture/
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Today, 9:00 AM.
Butterflies Exhibit at White River Gardens.
This is the 10th year for this popular exhibit, featuring thousands of specimens from Florida, Costa Rica and Africa in the Hilbert Conservatory. Mar. 21 to Sept. 2: open daily at 9 AM. Info: See Web site or call 317-630-2001.
Location: White River Gardens, 1200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.whiterivergardens.com
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Today, 9:00 AM.
Art Show presented by the Great Frame Up at the Indianapolis Zoo.
May 17 to Aug. 24: Open daily beginning at 9 AM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-630-2001.
Location: Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indyzoo.com
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Today, 9:00 AM.
'Memory: A Major New Exhibition at Central Library' at IMCPL.
In the Atrium, June 1 to Sept. 7: Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-275-4100.
Location: Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imcpl.org
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Today, 9:00 AM.
Koalas presented by Citizens Gas at the Indianapolis Zoo.
A special exhibit featuring two Queensland koalas, native to Australia and on loan from the San Diego Zoo. May 24 to Sept. 1: open during regular zoo hours beginning at 9 AM daily. Info: 317-630-2001.
Location: Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indyzoo.com
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Today, 9:00 AM.
'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting' Exhibit at the State Museum.
40 textiles handcrafted by 27 artists from massive to minute and edgy to enchanting. Apr. 25 to Aug. 24: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5. Included with general museum admission (free for members). Info: See Web site or call 317-232-1637.
Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indianamuseum.org
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Today, 9:00 AM.
'Two Worlds, One Language Through Art' Exhibit at the Indianapolis Art Center.
Featuring more than 60 paintings from the Shandong College of Arts faculty in Jinan, China. June 28 to Aug. 23: Mon-Fri 9 AM to 10 PM, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-6. Info: See Web site below or call 317-255-2464.
Location: Indianapolis Art Center, 820 East 67th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indplsartcenter.org
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Today, 10:00 AM.
'Comic Book Heroes' at the Children's Museum.
A special exhibit featuring the Max Simon Comic Book Collection. May 3, 2008 to May 3, 2009: Tue-Sun 10-5 (plus Mon 10-5, Mar. to Sept.). Info: See Web site below or call 317-334-3322.
Location: Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.childrensmuseum.org
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Today, 10:00 AM.
'You Are There: 1945 Hoosier Home Front' at the History Center.
Apr. 16 to Dec. 31: Tue-Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM. Free exhibit. Info: See Web site below or call 317-232-1882.
Location: Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indianahistory.org
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Today, 10:00 AM.
Visit Indiana Beach in Monticello.
Amusement park, rides, live entertainment, beach, water park, camping, and more. Today: Sand Beach 10-6, Water Park 11-6, Amusement Park 11-7. Info: See Web site below or call 574-583-4141.
Location: Indiana Beach, 5224 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello, White County.
www.indianabeach.com
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Today, 10:00 AM.
'Piecing Together an Era: An Exhibit of 19th Century Quilts' Exhibit.
This exhibit shows how women of the era incorporated artistry, sentiment, even humor into their handiwork. June 4 to Sept. 13: Wed-Sat, 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-636-5409.
Location: Morris-Butler House Museum, 1204 North Park Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.historiclandmarks.org
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Today, 10:00 AM.
'Animation' Exhibit at the Children's Museum.
Visitors can explore the science behind the art of animation in this highly interactive exhibit, May 24, 2008 to Jan. 4, 2009. Tue-Sun 10-5 (plus Mon 10-5 until Labor Day). Info: See Web site below or call 317-334-3322.
Location: Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.childrensmuseum.org
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Today, 10:00 AM.
'Fairs, Farms, Families and 4-H' Exhibit at HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts.
A photography exhibit looking back at farming and rural families by famed photographer JC Allen, including 50 digital reproductions of originals. Mon-Fri, 10-4, until Aug. 30. Info: See Web site below or call 317-477-8687.
Location: HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts, 122 West Main Street, Greenfield, Hancock County.
www.hcvb.org
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Today, 10:00 AM.
Indianapolis Farmers' Market at the Indianapolis City Market.
Every Wednesday, rain or shine, May to October, taking up an entire city block on Market Street between Delaware and Alabama Streets. 10 AM to 1:30 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-634-9266.
Location: Indianapolis City Market, 222 E Market St, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indycm.com/index.php?page=content_Farmers_Market
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Today, 10:00 AM.
Benjamin Harrison's 175th Birthday Party at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Home.
Enjoy a free tour and complimentary birthday cake to celebrate the 175th birthday of the nation's 23rd President. 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-631-1888.
Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Home, 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/Museum/cal2008.htm
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Today, 10:00 AM.
'Ansel Adams in Yosemite' Exhibit at the Eiteljorg Museum.
A special exhibit featuring 23 photographs from the collection of T. Alan Russell. Dec. 7, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2008: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 (plus Mon 10-5, Memorial Day to Labor Day). Info: See Web site or call 317-636-9378.
Location: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.eiteljorg.org/ejm_WhatsHappening/Exhibitions/default.asp
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Today, 11:00 AM.
Free Lunchtime Concert on the Canal at the Indiana History Center.
Featuring electric violinist Cathy Morris. A lunchtime concert is scheduled every Wed, 11 AM to 1 PM, from June 4 to Aug. 27 (except July 2). Sponsored by Indy Parks. Info: See Web site or call 317-327-7275 (or 317-232-1882).
Location: Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indyparks.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'Shared Beauty: Eastern Rugs and Western Purses' at the Museum of Art.
May 31, 2008 to Jan. 4, 2009: Tue-Sat 11-5 (until 9 PM on Thu/Fri), plus Sun 12-5. Free exhibit. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
Play Laser Tag at Laser Flash Arena in Carmel.
A futuristic 40-minute game of tag, played with high tech vests and phasers. Hours vary during summer and the school year. Summer hours: Mon-Fri 11 AM to 12 AM, Sat 10 AM to 12 AM, Sun 12-7 PM. Info: 317-571-1677.
Location: Laser Flash Laser Tag Arena, 617 Third Avenue SW, Carmel, Hamilton County.
www.laser-flash.com
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'On the Road Again with Jack Kerouac and Robert Frank' at the Museum of Art.
June 26 to Sept. 21: Tue-Sat 11-5 (until 9 PM on Thu/Fri), plus Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
Lida Abdul Video Installation at the Museum of Art.
Apr. 11 to Sept. 28: Tue-Sat 11-5 (until 9 PM on Thu/Fri), plus Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'Hats of Africa: From Asante to Zulu' Exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
More than 50 traditional head coverings representing 30 ethnic groups from across Africa. Exhibit ends Sept. 28: Tue-Sat 11-5 (Thu/Fri until 9), Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'Paris Posters: The Art of the Streets' Exhibit at IMA.
20 posters document the early history of a thoroughly modern art form: simple, dynamic, eye-catching and distinctive. Exhibit ends Aug. 24: Tue-Sat 11-5 (Thu-Fri until 9), Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org/calendar/parisposters
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum' at IMA.
A special exhibit featuring some of the greatest masterworks of the Egyptian artistic tradition from the Brooklyn Museum. July 13 to Sept. 7: Tue-Sat 11-5 (Thu/Fri until 9), Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'Cirrus Editions/Crown Point Press' Exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
May 31 to Nov. 30: Tue-Sat 11-5 (until 9 PM on Thu/Fri), plus Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'Oslo-Bound' Exhibit at ALCHEMY art + aesthetics.
Featuring recent works by Christine J. Jang and Emil A. Reiling. On display Aug. 1-30 (closed Aug. 5-9): Tue-Fri 11-8 (until 6 PM on Wed), Sat 10-4. Opening reception: Aug. 1, 7 PM to midnight. Info: See Web site or call 317-634-9700.
Location: ALCHEMY art + aesthetics, 1043 Virginia Avenue No. 3, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.myspace.com/alchemygallery
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Today, 11:00 AM.
'Simply Halston' Exhibit at the Museum of Art.
Apr. 12 to Nov. 2: Tue-Sat 11-5 (until 9 PM on Thu/Fri), plus Sun 12-5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-923-1331.
Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.imamuseum.org
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Today, 1:00 PM.
'The Producers' at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre.
Aug. 9 to Sept. 28: show times vary by performance date. Info: See Web site below or call 317-872-9664.
Location: Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.beefandboards.com
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Today, 4:55 PM.
Live Harness Racing at Indiana Downs.
The 2008 live harness racing season is 80 days, July 16 to Nov. 8: Mon-Wed at 4:55 PM, Fri/Sat at 6:55 PM (plus Thu at 4:55 on July 17 and 24; Wed racing ends Oct. 8). Info: See Web site below or call 317-421-0000.
Location: Indiana Downs, 4200 North Michigan Road, Shelbyville, Shelby County.
www.indianadowns.com
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Today, 7:00 PM.
Alopecia Awareness Fashion Show at Morty's Comedy Joint.
Fun, fashion, and comedy for Olivia's Cause, presented by Nikki Blaine Couture. $20 donation. Two-drink minimum in the showroom. Ages 18+ only. Info: See Web site below or call 317-501-4913.
Location: Morty's Comedy Joint, 3625 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.nikkiblaine.com
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Today, 7:00 PM.
The Michaels Live at the Rathskeller.
Live music Wed-Sat at this popular restaurant. Info: See Web site below or call 317-636-0396.
Location: Rathskeller Restaurant, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.rathskeller.com
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Today, 7:30 PM.
Dixon/Rhyne Project Live at the Jazz Kitchen.
A blend of jazz funk and acid jazz tinged standards. 7:30-11:30 PM. $5. Info: See Web site below or call 317-253-4900.
Location: Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.thejazzkitchen.com
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Today, 8:00 PM.
'The Boys Next Door' at Brown County Playhouse.
A comedy with genuine humor that gently tugs at your heart. Aug. 8-9, 14-16, 20-23 at 8 PM, plus Aug. 10, 16-17, 23-24 at 3 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 812-988-2123.
Location: Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville, Brown County.
www.indiana.edu/~thtr/bcplay.html
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Today, 8:00 PM.
Dwayne Perkins Live at Morty's Comedy Joint.
Live comedy. Info: See Web site below or call 317-501-4913.
Location: Morty's Comedy Joint, 3625 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.mortyscomedy.com
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Today, 8:00 PM.
'The Producers' at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre.
Aug. 9 to Sept. 28: show times vary by performance date. Info: See Web site below or call 317-872-9664.
Location: Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.beefandboards.com
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Today, 8:00 PM.
Gary Applegate featuring Sal Barbera Live at Kona Jack's.
Live music Mon-Sat at this popular northside restaurant at 96th and Meridian. Info: See Web site below or call 317-843-1609.
Location: Kona Jack's Fish Market and Sushi Bar, 9419 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.konajacksindy.com
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Today, 8:30 PM.
Steve Lukather Live at the Music Mill.
Tickets: Music Mill Box Office with no service charge, all Ticketmaster outlets, or Charge-By-Phone at 317-239-5151 (Ticketmaster). Info: See Web site or call 317-841-1850.
Location: Music Mill, 3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.themusicmillvenue.com
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Today, 8:30 PM.
Cornhole Singles Tournament at the Music Mill.
Indoors singles tourney every Wednesday at 8:30 PM. One free bracket for casual players; one pay bracket for competitive players. Info: See Web site below or call 317-339-0780.
Location: Music Mill, 3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.indycustomcornhole.com
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Today, 9:00 PM.
Weekly Blues Jam at the Slippery Noodle Inn.
Live music nightly at this popular night spot at Meridian and South Streets, directly south of Union Station. Info: See Web site below or call 317-631-6974.
Location: Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.slipperynoodle.com
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Today, 10:00 PM.
Retro Rewind at the Vogue Nightclub.
Superhits from the 70s, 80s, 90s. $4 cover. Every Wed at 10 PM. Info: See Web site below or call 317-259-7029.
Location: Vogue Nightclub, 6259 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County.
www.thevogue.ws
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