Conference Publicity: Non-Art Related Stuff to Do & See!!
Find those suitcases and pull out the spring clothes, because the conference is only a couple weeks away!!
Non-Art Related Stuff to Do & See While in Indianapolis
Too much art? Can there be such a thing? Perhaps not. On the other hand, moderation in all things is good! So, you've been to sessions about art, you've been to the art museums and countless galleries. You know all about ART in Indy. Or, maybe you brought your devoted partner / spouse along and they just aren't into all that art. What to do?
What are your interests?
Animals? Music? Ballet? Relaxation? Sports? History? Medicine?
Indianapolis Zoo
http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/
The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park -- within walking distance of our hotel!! "Butterflies in Bloom" is just one of the many experiences you can enjoy at the Hilbert Conservatory on the zoo grounds. Over 300 species of butterflies are "on display." And then there are the animals -- penguins, rhinos, gazelles, and many more, including two Alaska brown bear cubs, Kiak and K'etnu.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
http://www.IndianapolisSymphony.org/
Sat. 4/18 -- An Evening with Art Garfunkel
Okay all you baby boomer Simon and Garfunkel fans -- On Sat. April 18, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is offering An Evening with Art Garfunkel. For information and tickets, click on the link to the Indianapolis Symphony above.
Pike Performing Arts Center
http://www.pikepac.org/
Sat. 4/18 -- Riders in the Sky (for some real cowboy music)
Art Garfunkel is not your cup of tea? Maybe campfire coffee is more your thing? Well then, don't despair there is cowboy music in the air! Did someone say yodeling cowboy? Click on the link [http://ridersinthesky.com/] and turn up the volume for a taste of the music of the Grammy Award winning Riders in the Sky. If you've heard the soundtrack to Toy Story 2, you know you've tapped your toes to their beat before.
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University
http://www.cloweshall.org/
Fri. 4/17 and Sat 4/18 - Cinderella, the Ballet
The weekend that we're visiting features the Butler University Ballet Company performing Cinderella. For more information check their April calendar.
Fresh Air and Sounds of Spring
http://www.in.gov/whiteriver/
Do you just need a few minutes to get away from it all? Take a stroll through White River State Park, "it's Indianapolis' version of the Mall in Washington."
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/content/General/Hall_of_Fame_Museum/32
The Hall of Fame Museum originally opened in 1956, but the current building dates to 1975. About 75 vehicles are on display at any one time; including the Marmon "Wasp," which won the very first Indy 500 Race in 1911. There's also an extensive trophy collection and theater for viewing historic footage and race highlights.
NCAA Hall of Champions
http://206.246.141.63/ncaahallofchampions/
With the NCAA Basketball Tournament in full swing (and fresh in our minds by the time we hit Indy), this is the place to be. The building was just renovated and reopened on March 12 of this year. There are over 23 sport-specific exhibits and interactive displays in the newly renovated space.
Indiana Medical History Museum
http://www.imhm.org/
The Medical History Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine. Collections include medical artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Morris-Butler House
http://www.historiclandmarks.org/HistoricSitesToursEvents/MorrisButler/Pages/default.aspx
On Sat., April 18 from 1-3, the Morris-Butler house will host a tea tasting, featuring a "full menu of 19th century teatime treats including scones, tarts, cookies and more," as well as a tour of the restored Victorian house.
President Benjamin Harrison Home
http://www.pbhh.org/
This presidential home museum is dedicated to teaching about Benjamin Harrison's achievements and his impact on United States history. On Friday and Saturday evening (8 pm) while we're in town, they are presenting The Victorian Vaudeville Variety Show: "A night of five fun-filled presentations in three rooms of the President's mansion, a ragtime piano player, a singing match girl, and more!"
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Best regards,
Rebecca Price and Annette Haines
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