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See "Geckos – Tails to Toepads" at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum

Attractions

The marketing folks at Geico have run a masterful public relations campaign for geckos everywhere, with their funny and popular commercials that feature the lovable, cockney-accented gecko. But while they may not talk, in any human language at least, these little creatures are amazing in their own right. And now you can see them up-close [...]

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Eternal James Dean: An Exhibit at the Indiana State Museum

Attractions

From Marion, Indiana native to parking lot attendant/struggling actor to rising Hollywood star. That is the abbreviated version of James Dean’s life, with one notable omission: A fatal car crash on September 30, 1955 that cemented his status as an American legend and cultural icon. He will always be the *original* Rebel Without a Cause. [...]

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Indiana State Museum Makes Travelling Lincoln Exhibit Available for Rent

Current Events

“Abraham Lincoln: The Image” is an Indiana State Museum traveling exhibition that examines how Lincoln was portrayed in political cartoons, campaign broadsides, photographs, lithographs and memorials from 1857 to 1870. The exhibit is available on a rental basis to select organizations and venues. Few U.S. presidents have been as polarizing as Lincoln. He served as [...]

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Objets d’Art: The10th Annual Indiana Art Fair

Arts

Join in the celebration at the Indiana State Museum’s 10th Annual Indiana Art Fair in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This year’s juried show will feature 63 artists from the Hoosier state, representing 22 counties, each offering their work for sale. With a diverse selection of art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, [...]

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Tom and Dick: Hometown Heroes, Indiana Basketball Legends

Basketball

The Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin, Indiana is honoring the careers of Indiana basketball legends, Tom and Dick VanArsdale in a featured exhibit entitled, “Hometown Heroes: Tom and Dick Van Arsdale.” These 3-time NBA All-Stars, both Greenwood natives, enjoyed long, professional careers that spanned roughly 12 years. They played basketball at Emmerich Manual [...]

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Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn

Current Events

The ‘Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn’ exhibit is taking place at the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana through March 24, 2013. Few Americans realize the amount of corn that goes into sustaining the American way of life. Imagine one cornfield per American per year. Sound excessive? The reality is [...]

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For Kids AND Grownups: It’s Hot Wheels For Real!

Attractions

Hot Wheels cars have been a part of life for kids in America ever since they were introduced by Mattel toys co-founder, Elliot Handler in 1968. But not only are Hot Wheels toys, they are collector items that, to this day, are actively traded across the world with great passion. So what could be better [...]

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See the Unseen World at the Nikon Small World Exhibit

Arts

Behind a crashing red shoreline awaits a surreal dreamscape, cast in shades of amber, orange, red and brown, arranged in a luminous pattern of sharp peaks and valleys and all set under a tranquil, blue sky. No, this is not a still-frame taken from a sci-fi, fantasy movie; nor is it a photo taken by [...]

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White River State Park, Indianapolis, Indiana

February Events at White River State Park Attractions, 2012

Arts

With prime Indianapolis real estate in the heart of Indianapolis downtown, White River State Park houses a slew of Indianapolis attractions including the Indiana State Museum, the IMAX theater, the Eitlejorg Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, the NCAA Hall of Champions and the Indianapolis Canal Walk. The White River State Park is a hot Indianapolis locale [...]

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Events Abound at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Feb. 2012

Arts

As not only one of the best museums in Indianapolis but one the best in the nation, the Indianapolis Museum of Art is known for its amazing exhibits and outstanding public programs. Presenting dozens of Indianapolis events this February, enjoy a day at the IMA taking tours and classes or watching classic films and unique [...]

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PlayFit: Ready for School, Ready for Fun Brings Dr. Noize and Dora the Explorer to Indy

Children

It’s that time of year again, the time all Indianapolis children dread: back to school. The doorways of Indianapolis schools may not be flung open wide just yet, but parents and Indianapolis businesses are already gearing up for the big day. In the next few weeks, parents will be dragging their grumbling children down the [...]

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IMA Summer Nights Film Series: Grease Sing-A-Long

Arts

“Grease is the word. Grease is the word, is the word that you heard. It’s got groove, its got meaning. Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion. Grease is the way we are feeling!” Ever been to your favorite musical or movie musical, ready to belt out all the words to your [...]

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High Flying Film: Top Gun at the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Museum of Art

The end of the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Summer Nights Film Series is fast approaching. With only five more films left, your opportunities to enjoy an evening of fresh Summer air and cult classic films are dwindling. This week at the IMA’s Summer Nights Film Series: high-flying 80s classic, Top Gun. See the film that made [...]

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The Snowball Effect: Clerks at the IMA’s Summer Nights Film Series

Downtown

Those in the customer service industry are a generally forgotten subset of society. You see them every day: they serve you coffee, they retrieve your cigarettes from behind the counter, they mop up after you when you spill your soda all over the floor and then leave it behind. They are invisible: they ring up [...]

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IMA Summer Nights Film Series: Poltergeist

Arts

The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Summer Nights Film Series continues Friday, July 8, 2011 with Poltergeist. This terrifying Academy Award nominated supernatural thriller is often said to be cursed, due to several mysterious deaths of cast and crew members. Decide for yourself as you watch this horrifying film at the amphitheater at the Indianapolis Museum [...]

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Align Your Body, Mind, and Soul with the Summer Solstice

Current Events

In the early days of humanity, the two solstices were celebrated with the fervor that now accompanies modern holidays like Christmas and the Fourth of July. The solstices were seen as times of renewal, times of change, when the world passed from one season to another and everyone could start fresh. Solstice celebrations were a [...]

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Stefan Sagmeister on Design and Happiness at the IMA

Arts

At the intersection of design, life lessons, and pop music, you’ll find Stefan Sagmeister. The Austrian born designer has been very prolific throughout his over thirty year career, designing for projects as diverse as record covers and independent installations. In an interview with Wallpaper* Magazine, Sagmeister says of his design philosophy: “I am still mostly [...]

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The Children’s Museum Opens New National Geographic Exhibit

Children

As the best children’s museum in the entire United States, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers Indianapolis kids an experience like no other. This Indianapolis attraction transports visitors around the world and through time with the Dinosphere to Take Me There Egypt. They open their newest permanent exhibit this weekend. National Geographic Treasures of the [...]

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Elvis Stars in Blue Hawaii at IMA Summer Nights Film Series

Museum of Art

Elvis Presley’s turn as a movie star created some of the most kitchy and celebrated Summer flicks of all time. The Indianapolis Museum of Art presents Blue Hawaii in their Summer Nights Film Series Friday, June 10 at 6:30 pm. Pack a picnic; bring a blanket and some chairs, and enjoy a film that oozes [...]

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IMA Summer Nights Film Series Presents Mommie Dearest

Arts

Nothing beats the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Summer Film Series. Fresh Summer nights with the fragrant smell of flowers wafting from the Indianapolis Museum of Art Gardens, a picnic basket or cooler packed with your favorite goodies, a bottle of wine and a classic film. We’ve waited all Winter, and now its time again to [...]

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