ongoing events Treehouses: Look Who's Living in the Trees! Daily through Monday, September 2 Price: Included with general admission Phone: 317-776-6000 Location: Conner Prairie, Fishers www.connerprairie.org/ Clamber among the trees indoors this summer in this traveling exhibit! Investigate the habitats of trees using nature's clues and monthly hands-on activities.
Art in the Park Sundays, July 7 through July 28 Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: Free Phone: 317-920-2659 Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art www.imamuseum.org Mix a little art-making into your nature time with a different art activity each month in the 100 Acres. Projects are designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and all levels of art-making experience. July's theme is “POP Art”! – one part science and one part paint, equals a beautifully, bursting good time!
The Green Market Fridays through October 25 Times: 4:00PM-8:00 PM Price: Free admission Location: Trader’s Point Creamery, Zionsville www.tpforganics.com At The Green Market, you’ll find local vendors who are using sustainable practices to create the most healthful products for our bodies and our Earth. Dinner is served on the deck from 5PM until dusk.
Star Wars®: Where Science Meets Imagination Daily through Monday, September 2 Price: museum admission plus $10 per person Phone: 317-232-1637 Location: Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis www.indianamuseum.org/
This exhibit explores the Star Wars films, the real science behind them, and the research that may someday lead to reallife versions of the technologies seen in the films. The exhibit also features props and costumes from all six Star Wars films.
Museum Nights on the Canal Thursdays through July 25 Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Free Phone: 317-232-1882 Location: Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis www.indianahistory.org Enjoy free admission to the Indiana Experience, hands-on activities, face painting and added family-friendly programming, including disaster preparedness for kids, African-American experiences in Indiana and more! The Concerts on the Canal series, Thursdays, 6-8 PM, continue through Aug. 8.
Zoolapalooza Fridays, June 21 through July 19 Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Price: Included with general zoo admission Phone: 317-630-2001 Location: Indianapolis Zoo www.indyzoo.com Liven up your Friday evenings with great live music, specialty food and drinks...and don't forget the animals! See website for concert line up.
AVATAR: The exhibition Saturday, June 22 through Sunday, September 22 Price: Included with museum admission Phone: (317) 334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org/ Journey deep into the breathtaking beauty of glowing rainforests and majestic mountains in this special exhibit about the highest-grossing film of all time, James Cameron’s AVATAR. Discover secrets about the technology used to make the movie and explore authentic props and costumes, interactive displays, concept models and sketches.
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Marsh® Symphony on the Prairie
Animals and All That Jazz
Fridays, June 21 through August 30 (except Wed., July 3) Price: see website for ticket pricing Phone: 317-776-6000 Location: Conner Prairie, Fishers http://connerprairie.org/ Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful sounds of Symphony on the Prairie! Add another level of fun to your evening by booking a flight on 1859 Balloon Voyage and float 350 feet above the symphony before or during the show. If you'd like to make a day of it, come early and explore Conner Prairie before the symphony begins. (Admission to Conner Prairie requires a separate admission charge.) See website for concert line up.
Thursdays, July 11 through August 15 Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Price: Included with general zoo admission Phone: 317-630-2001 Location: Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis www.indyzoo.com Cool down on a hot summer night with the smooth sounds of jazz. Animals and All That Jazz presented by Indiana Members Credit Union is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with some amazing acts, including several favorites from previous years.
Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale Tues-Sun., June 25 through Sunday, August 4 Times: 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM Phone: (317) 334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org/ Hold on to your hair and prepare for this hilarious, fairy tale adventure! Princess Rapunzel is trapped in a tower by the evil Lady Za Za in the deep dark, dreary forest. It’ll be up to Sir Roderick to rescue Rapunzel and restore her rightful place as the ruler of the kingdom. Along with the help of a witty, old dragon named Socrates, a Gypsy Woman and the hairdresser Edgar- this cast of characters will all surely find a way inside your heart.
Smoke on the Mountain Friday, July 5 through Sunday, August 18 Price: see website for ticket pricing Phone: 317-872-9664 Location: Beef & Boards, Indianapolis www.beefandboards.com One of the most unforgettably entertaining families to ever step foot on the Beef & Boards stage returns this summer for more bluegrass Gospel fun. Back by unprecedented demand and opening July 5, the hilarious musical Smoke on the Mountain signals the return of the lovable Singing Sanders Family.
Guitars! Roundups to Rockers Daily through Sunday, August 4 Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Included with museum admission Phone: 317-636-WEST Location: Eiteljorg, Indianapolis www.eiteljorg.org/ Live out your rock star dreams. Get a rock 'n' roll airbrush tattoo or a guitarwielding caricature. The interactive Guitars! experience—which includes the actual axe used to create the tunes in the game Guitar Hero—is supported by regular programming, including films, guitar instruction, a guitar “corral” that offers guests a chance to pluck and strum and enjoy live performances. Visit Eiteljorg.org for a full list of events.
Butterfly Kaleidoscope Daily through Tuesday, September 3 Price: see website for ticket pricing Phone: 317-630-2001 Location: Indianapolis Zoo www.indyzoo.com Immerse yourself in the beauty of butterflies as these wonderful winged insects return to The Hilbert Conservatory following a two-year hiatus. We've transformed the indoor gardens into a tropical paradise to bring you butterflies in a way that you've never experienced them before! NOTE: At Indy's Child, we work hard to ensure our calendar and guide information is accurate. Occasionally event specifics change after we go to press. Therefore, we encourage our readers to call locations or visit them on the web to verify information. JULY 2013 [ indy’s child ] 61