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CALENDAR 01 SATURDAY Punch and Judy Cost: Tickets $10 Under 2, free Where: Peewinkle's Puppet Studio, Indianapolis Phone: 317-917-9454 www.peewinklespuppets.com Punchmaster Guy Thompson, from northern Indiana will delight the young and old with his traditional, but child friendly, version of this classic, long standing hand puppet show.
2014 Monster Energy Supercross Times: Gates open at 12:30 p.m.; main Event starts at 7:00 p.m. Price: Tickets start at only $15 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis www.SupercrossOnline.com Head out to Lucas Oil Stadium, Saturday, March 1 and catch the world’s top supercross riders Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey and more battle it out for the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross title. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and Main Event starts at 7:00 p.m.
02 SUNDAY United Way's Red Carpet Gala Cost: Early Bird Tickets start at $55 Where: Old National Centre, Indianapolis Phone: 317-920-3460 www.uwci.org/redcarpet We are channeling Hollywood of yesteryear and pulling out all the stops when it comes to glitz and glamour. The evening begins with a host bar, big band music and some red carpet surprises. Following a threecourse dinner, you’ll view the Academy Awards telecast on the big screen in the Egyptian Room. This event has raised more than $450,000 has been raised for United Way’s education programs.
Children's Mardi Gras Party – German Style Cost: $8 per child ages 2 and older. $5 tickets in advance. Adults free. Where: At the historic Athenaeum downtown, Indianapolis 56 INDYSCHILD.COM // MARCH 2014
Phone: 317-655-2755 www.athenaeumfoundation.org Shake off those winter blues with a German style Mardi Gras party. Bring your preschool and elementary age children dressed in their favorite costume (adult costumes, optional). There will be music, dancing, crafts and a magic show by Abracadabra. Pre-sale tickets on-line at www.athfound.org are only $5 per child with the following discount code: IndyChild14.
"Strikes for Stansfield" Charity Bowling Event Cost: $25 per bowler Where: Woodland Bowl, Indianapolis www.stansfieldcircle.org Proceeds from this 3rd annual event, sponsored by Stansfield Circle, will provide funding for the food pantry, clothing pantry, preschool, hot meals, adult education and senior outreach programs at Fletcher Place Community Center in historic Fountain Square. The public is invited to participate by registering a four-person team at www.stansfieldcircle.org.
03 MONDAY Freedom Train Cost: Students-$8, Adults-$15 Where: Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis Phone: 317-940-9697 http://cloweshall.org/education/ Freedom Train tells the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman, a woman who was born a slave and helped 300 other slaves, including her parents, escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. An account of self-sacrifice, dedication and endurance, this amazing story told through drama and song celebrates the human spirit. Come see how themes of courage and survival create an uplifting tale of bravery in the face of tremendous adversity.
04 TUESDAY Sketchy Tuesdays Times: 3-5 p.m. Cost: FREE Where: Hamilton East Library, Fishers Phone: 317-579-0304
www.hepl.lib.in.us/ Come by the TeenZone for Art Projects every Tuesday. We will be sketching, painting and sculpting objects. Some projects will be individual projects you can take home and others will be collaborative community art that will stay in the library. Don't miss it!
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06 THURSDAY Library Babies Times: 10:00-10:20 a.m., 11:00-11:20 a.m. and 12:00-12:20 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Carmel Clay Public Library www.carmel.lib.in.us Come enjoy our infant storytime, which involves 20 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, and stories. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Children’s Reference Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time. For children ages 0-12 months & their caregivers.
07 FRIDAY Frogz: Imago Theatre Through Saturday, March 8th Times: Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat. 3 & 7 p.m. Cost: tickets start at $15 Where: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Phone: (317) 843-3800 http://thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/ In a show that has enjoyed two smash Broadway runs, a cast of five transports the audience out of their everyday lives and into a world where frogs do acrobatics, penguins play musical chairs, lizards wrestle and a paper bag magically comes to life.
Science of Art: Children’s Theater Times: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: Members: Free | Nonmembers: $3.50
MARCH 2014 Where: WonderLab Museum, Bloomington Phone: 812-337-1337 www.wonderlab.org Enjoy half-price admission during First Friday Evening as you explore the art of theater! University Players, a student-run theatre organization at Indiana University, will present the family musical Miss Nelson is Missing, based on the beloved classic children's book. The performance begins at 6:30 pm.
08 SATURDAY Brickworld Indy 2014 – LEGO® Exposition Through Sunday, March 9th Cost: $8.50 - $9.00 Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis Phone: 317-572-5346 www.brickworld.us/indy/ Bring the entire family for an afternoon of fun See spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by local LEGO enthusiasts. Enjoy interactive activities, such as the LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas, fighting robots, seek and finds, etc. Buy your favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories from various vendors.
Leonardo Opening Times: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Included with museum admission Where: The Children's Museum, Indianapolis Phone: (317) 334-3322 www.childrensmuseum.org/ Celebrate the newest installation in Dinosphere – Leonardo: The Mummified Dinosaur. This isn’t just any fossil; Leonardo is a one-of-a-kind mummified dinosaur! Hands-on activities will help you learn more about Leonardo’s bones and skin, study his stomach contents, and investigate the mystery surrounding his death.
09 SUNDAY Free Tennis Play Day Times: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center