and activities throughout the day. Admission is free for each canned good donated to Gleaners Food Bank.
Harlem Globetrotters Times: 2:00 PM Price: see website Phone: 317-917-2500 Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis www.ticketmaster.com The idea behind The Globetrotters new World Tour show, "Fans Rule" ...is that YOU decide the new rule we add to Globetrotters basketball, a rule that could affect the outcome of the game! Don't miss out on all of the fun! See ad in Indy's Child or discount code.
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Homeschool Enrichment Times: 2:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Hamilton County East Library, Noblesville Phone: (317) 773-1384 www.hepl.lib.in.us Homeschooled children, ages 5-12, gather at the library to learn and grow together. We will provide group activities planned around a theme each month. The themes will reflect the needs and interests of the group.
22 WEDNESDAY Toddler Tales at Nora Times: 10:30 AM Cost: Free Where: Nora Library, Indianapolis Phone: 317-275-4470 www.imcpl.org Toddlers and preschoolers up to age 5 with an adult are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays. Wednesday story times are a repeat of the Tuesday programs.
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26 SUNDAY
I Love a Piano
JCC Indoor Triathlon
Times: 11:00 AM Cost: see website for ticket pricing Where: Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis Called "a dazzling showman, masterfully musical, wickedly funny and amazingly versatile," pianist Rich Ridenour joins son Branden Ridenour (of the Canadian Brass) and the ISO for a concert as grand as a Steinway. Straight from the piano bench, hear celebrated hits from classical to classic rock, including a tribute to Liberace and Victor Borge.
Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: Competitive: $35/Jcc members $30; Non-competitive $30/$25 JCC members Where: Jewish Community Center, Indianapolis Phone: (317) 251-9467 www.jccindy.org Athletes of all skill levels can keep their winter training on track by competing in the JCC’s for the 7th Annual Indoor Triathlon. Anyone age 13 and over is invited to take the challenge of swimming, biking and running twenty minutes each in the popular Indoor Triathlon at the Arthur M. Glick JCC. Register online: www.JCCindy.org; by phone: 251-9467; or stop by a membership desk.
25 SATURDAY Josefina Day Times: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Cost: Included in general admission Where: Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Phone: 317-636-WEST www.eiteljorg.org/ Bring your American Girl ® doll and join us for games and activities inspired by Josefina. Try colcha embroidery and play lotería, a Mexican game similar to bingo. Watch Ballet Folklorico dancers twirl in their colorful dresses. Enter for a chance to win your very own Josefina American Girl ® doll. (Doll not required. Most activities will be enjoyed by both girls and boys.)
Monster Jam brought to you by Casey's General Stores Times: 6:30 PM Cost: Tickets start at $10 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Phone: 800-745-3000 www.MonsterJam.com Back by popular demand and the hometown hero, Tom Meents is making a huge return in 2014 with an outrageous attempt at a back flip driving the one and only Maximum Destruction. The Indianapolis show will also feature the ever-popular Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken for a total of a 16 truck line-up available at www. MonsterJam.com.
27 MONDAY
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28 TUESDAY
Dragons and Chinese New Year Celebration Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Hamilton East Library, Fishers Phone: 579-0304 www.hepl.lib.in.us/ Celebrate the Chinese New Year with crafts and food. A chapter book about dragons will be read and discussed. Registration is requested.
29 WEDNESDAY A Downton Abbey Evening Times: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $100 VIP Reception, $35 Premium Seats, $25 General Admission Where: The Palladium At The Center For The Performing Arts, Carmel Phone: 317-843-3800 www.TheCenterPresents.org
Please join us for the kickoff of the Carmel Clay Public Library Centennial Celebration and fundraising event. "A Downton Abbey Evening" will be held on Weds, January 29, 2014. A VIP reception begins at 5:30pm where you can meet Jessica Fellowes and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages, obtain a VIP favor, live music and then proceed to enjoy VIP seating for the actual presentation.
Storytime Express @ the Monon Center: Perfect Penguins Times: 11:00 AM Cost: Free Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-848-7275 www.carmelclayparks.com This fast-paced interactive mix of fun-filled stories, rhymes, and songs paired with a simple craft is designed to introduce and practice critical early literacy skills. The shorter length and fast pace make it perfect for active children with short attention spans. For children ages 2-5 & their caregivers.
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31 FRIDAY Prairie Tykes - Gracious Groundhog Times: 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM Cost: $12/youth ($11/member) Where: Conner Prairie, Fishers Phone: 317-776-6006 http://connerprairie.org/ You will learn about the tradition of Groundhog day and explore how groundhogs and other animals cope when it’s cold outside. You will also make shadow puppets and look for animal tracks. For ages 2-5. Reservations required at 317-7766006.