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The old cliche’ of “my New Year’s Resolution is NOT to make any more New Year’s Resolutions” has gotten old. So has the same old, same old that I make every year and then let fall by the wayside before January 2nd ... You know, the daily exercise and lose weight routine. Turn over a new leaf and be kind to everybody, no more candy; eat healthier. This year my new year’s resolution is a promise to myself to be different. I will not let my resolutions fall by the wayside. It’s a brand new year and we have so much to be thankful for. So I will make brand new resolutions that I’ve never made before. January 1 finds The Weekender Magazine moved into new offices. With more room and more employees, we’ll be expanding into other areas with new issues this Spring. I’ve learned with this move that I’m a packrat almost to the level of being a hoarder! So my first New Year’s Resolution is to organize and throw stuff away. (Well, maybe I should just keep one or two or even three copies for safe keeping...) My second resolution is to quit committing to more responsibilities than I can handle. It’s just that there are so many places to go, and things to do, and people to see that I have trouble saying “no.” And all I want to do is share them with you - my readers! Third, but certainly not last, I will make every attempt to offer more pages covering great events every month, surpassing each issue from before. And with this promise to myself, I won’t break any of my resolutions. Instead, I’ll carry them through all year long. Stay tuned for our Open House announcement. We invite all our readers to join us as we celebrate a new address, new offices, new staff and new coverage areas in 2013. My only heartbreak is that Mr. Tim Moore, former boss, inspiration, and original partner for The Weekender will not be present to witness this grand event. He went home to be with the Lord in October after battling a lengthy illness. As a Certified Business Adviser for the Ohio Small Business Development Center, he was instrumental in encouraging us to make this move. He was even helping in the search for the right new location. So, Tim, I pay tribute to your memory as we continue to push our dream forward....
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People to see: Frank Fritz at the Indianapolis Home Show RENEW, REFRESH AND RESTORE YOUR HOME with new ideas and inspiration you receive at the Indianapolis Home Show, Jan. 25 through Feb. 3. Find innovative products, new ideas, practical advice and great deals in remodeling, home improvement and decor with hundreds of experts all under one roof. From windows and flooring to cabinets and roofing and much more. Shop, compare and save for 10 days only! The centerpiece home on display this year is presented by Fischer Homes. With 5,191 square feet, not including basement or garage, four bedrooms and up to 4 1/2 bathrooms, it is by far the largest Centerpiece Home constructed indoors for the Home Show. History Channel's American Pickers celebrity, FrankFritz, will share with attendees on Saturday, Jan. 26 Frank started picking early, collecting rocks and beer cans as a kid. He worked for many years as a fire and safety inspector but always had a passion for
antiques, junk and anything with an engine. These days, he spends most of his time on the road with Mike, digging for treasure in barns, garage and junkyards across America. Even-tempered and affable, he has a way with potential sellers and a knack for putting out fires: Mike calls him the bearded charmer. Frank does get a little carried away, however, by anything with an engine, and Mike often has to talk him out of buying yet another motorbike for his collection.
“I'm a modern day recycler,” says Frank on his official website. “I'm in the antique collectable field. My interests are old motorcycles, old toys, old cars, and anything that is old and unusual. I grew up in Iowa but have traveled all over this beautiful country. I started collecting at a very early age. Now I'm a seller/buyer. " For tickets, a complete schedule, list of vendors or other information, visit online at www. indianapolis homeshow.com
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People to See:
INDIANAPOLIS - Christian and Katalina have performed all over the United States. They are the number one Comedy Mind Reading Act in the nation. Currently, this comedy with a psychological twist may be viewed at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Swuites, located at 120 West Market St. They present a funny, surprising, interactive, and intimate, interactive theatrical show called Mind Tripping. The duo will take audiences on a series of mind-bending adventures that is pure fun. The show is a psychological thriller that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Think Candid Camera meets the Twilight Zone. A perfect weekend event for ages 12 and above. The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays and lasts approximately 90 mintues Tickets start at $20 for senior citizens, students and military personelle. General admission is $25 and front row seats are $35. It’s Elegant Entertainment: Mind Tripping is a Vegas style show. It is a sophisticated, clever, & surprising funny. An ideal Page 06
show for date night, anniversaries, birthdays, or just a fun night out. It’s clean and very interactive and perfect for families with older children (age 12 and above). It’s Mind Boggling Illusions: Mind Reading, Psychological Illusions, Comedy, and Mental Surprises all come together to create a fantastic night of good, clean fun. They have performed in Europe, South America, and all over the U.S. They have performed on Cruise Ships, Casinos, and for Fortune 500 companies. It’s A Full Evening of Fun: There are many fun and fascinating sites in downtown Indianapolis to enjoy before the show, many within walking distance. Then come to the fantastic Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the 120 West Market Fresh Grill. Ask for the Gravy Fries . . . you won’t be disappointed. It’s a Whole Weekend Package: Christian & Katalina want your night to be hassle free. Self park in the Hilton garage for Free or use the Valet parking for only $5. www.theweekendermagazine.com
If you would like to stay in one of the spacious rooms at the Hilton, please call 317-972-0600 for rates and availability. Check in at the Mind Tripping desk located in the lobby for additional specials. Be prepared for an interactive session which is good for the family. Kat and Christian are very professional. Vist online for time schedule, tickets or more information. www.mindtrippingshow.com/tic kets or call 317-691-6399. January, 2013
Things to Do:
UNWIND & PARTY AT
INDIANAPOLIS - The last Friday of every month at the Indianapolis Museum of Art holds a special and entertaining evening for all who attend. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with extended evening hours until 11 p.m. Admission is free. Begin your evening and unwind at the Sunset Bar Contemporary Art galleries on Floor 4 which offers one of the most amazing views in town. Each month a fresh selection of activities, tours, and guest performers will draw from international influences and works of art on display at the Museum. There is a cash bar and food is available for purchase. Musical selections for Final Fridays are curated by Kyle Long. On Jan. 25, music will be presented by Kaleidoscope Jukebox. From an invisible source comes blunted breaks, deep bass, ethnic elements from around the world, lush keyboards, warm brass and samples from the caverns of yore...All captured forever in Hi-Fi. Entertainment schelduled for future Final Fridays are: February 22 » Jefferson Street Parade Band March 29 » Party Lines April 26 » Sweet Poison Victim For more information, visit online at www.imamuseum.org January, 213
Schedule for January 25 6 pm » Take it from the Top Welcome Dr. Charles Venable, the IMA’s new Melvin & Bren Simon Director and CEO (IMA Members Only) 7 pm » Winter Nights: Days of Heaven (1978, dir. Terrence Malick, 94 mins., USA, PG) Public $9 / Members & Students $5 7:30 pm » Take a Slightly Naughty Tour Voyeurism: Scene through the Windows at the IMA The eyes are the windows of the soul, so they say. Peek through some windows and discover what the artists found so fascinating. 8 pm » Express Yourself! Your Line or Mine? Surrealist artists exploited the notion of chance by making collective collage images called the cadavre exquis (or exquisite corpse). Add your own marks, lines, and shapes to a community canvas, and explore the unexpected in an exquisite corpse drawing activity. Prepare to be surprised or shocked at the outcome. 8:30 pm » Final Fridays Music Series: Kaleidoscope Jukebox The music emitting from this jukebox takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the past, present and future, hinting at dub, hip hop, downtempo, soul, funk, latin, and jazz.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The official Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam will feature the following drivers on January 26 from 2-9 p.m. at the Lucas Oil Stadium: USHRA Monster Trucks Grave DiggerÆ driven by Dennis Anderson, Max-D! driven by Neil Elliot, El Toro LocoÆ driven by Chuck Werner, Lucas Oil CrusaderÆ driven by Linsey Weenk,
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Monster MuttÆ Dalmatian driven by Candice Jolly, Advance Auto Parts Grinder! driven by Frank Krmel, Avenger driven by Jim Koehler, Wrecking Crew driven by Steve Koehler, Brutus driven by Chris Bergeron, Mega Bite driven by Brad Allen, Barbarian driven by Devin Jones, Eradicator driven by Andy Slifko, Backdraft driven by Jeremy Slifko, Higher Education driven by Jim Tracy, Wolverine driven by Dustin Brown and Zombie! driven by Sean Duhon! These competitor entries are subject to change without notice. A Pit Party will be held from 2-5 p.m. and the gates for the 7 p.m. show open at 5 www.theweekendermagazine.com
p . m . Tickets for this e v e n t r a n g e from $15 to $125 depending on available seating. Pit passes are also available to purchase for $10. All tickets will be $2 more the day of the show. Please note drivers will be on hand at the Pit Party 2-4:15 pm, and fans will be allowed to take pictures with the trucks only and can be on the floor until 5 pm. For more information or to obtain tickets, call tickets phone: 800-745-3000, visit online at www.monsterjam. com/Events/2013/01/26/Indi anapolis,_IN/ and www.ticketmaster.com/event /05004857C907D467?artistid=807285&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=25 The stadium is located at 500 S. Capitol Avenue. January, 2013
Theatre For Kids "Can't I have just one more?" When Pinkalicious eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a case of Pinkititis and turns pink from head to toe! It'll take the wisdom of her broccoli-eating little brother to help her get out of this predicament. Don't miss this charming production of this smash hit musical based on the popular book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann.
People to See
Harvard professor, author, and host to several PBS programs, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is coming to Kokomo to share his presentation of Finding Your Roots. This event will kick-off a year-long celebration commemorating Ivy Tech Community College’s 50th Anniversary. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University. He is an expert in exploring the past and has helped many celebrities discover their genealogy during the popular PBS series Finding Your Roots. At the core of his exploration of the past through his work with PBS, Dr. Gates examines race, culture, and identity through genealogy and history to unveil who we are and where we come from. His presentation at the kickoff event will captivate and inspire those who attend to find their roots. The public is invited to be a part of this extraordinary celebration. Dinner and program will be held at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. Tickets are $50, including dinner, and are available online at ivytech.edu/kokomo/gates.html. For more information, contact Susan Maxson at 800-459-0561, ext. January, 2013
221 or smaxson@ivytech.edu. “It is fitting as we look back on the college’s history, reflecting on our roots as an institution, that we kick off the 50th anniversary with a really dynamic, nationally-renowned speaker,” said Susan Maxson, chair of the event. “No one could be more appropriate than Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.” Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving nearly 200,000 students annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region serves Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Tipton and Wabash counties and includes campuses or instructional sites in the communities of Kokomo, Logansport, North Manchester, Peru, Rochester, Wabash and Winamac.
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Community Calendar WINTER FILM SERIES
nating characters and deals with the humor and drama of marriage. Ticket price includes dinner, show, tax, & parking. For tickets or more information, visit www.derbydinner.com or call 812-288-8281.
Jan. 4/INDIANAPOLIS - At the Indianapolis Museum of Art. First film is The Fall - 1988. Escape the cold and cozy up in The Toby for classic films on the big screen every Friday. This year's Winter Nights is dedicated to films we THURSDAY BOOK CLUB consider “visual feasts" - eight Jan.10/INDIANAPOLIS - Join films known for their eye-popping us in the IMA galleries at the art direction, sumptuous cos- Indianapolis Museum of Art to tumes, and cinematography. discuss topics in art from the fresh perspectives of various authors. KILLJOY Held once a month, each book Jan. 8-31/CLARKSVILLE - 6 club session will begin with a p.m. at the Derby Dinner short tour of the related exhibiPlayhouse. Carol is being driven tions or galleries, followed by concrazy by her charming monster of versation facilitated by IMA staff. an ex-husband so she decides he Grab dinner before or after the dishas to die! This clever and roman- cussion in Nourish Café. tic comedy/thriller is full of fasci- Admission is free. Call 923-1331 ext. 206 to register.
ICE SKATING PICKS
Carmel Ice Skadium - 1040 3rd Ave., Carmel 317-884-8889 carmeliceskadium.com Hamilton Center Ice Arena 2501 Lincoln Pk. Dr, Columbus 812-376-2686 www.columbusparksandrec.com Ice Box Skating Rink 1421 S Walnut St, South Bend 574-288-3300 www.iceboxskatingrink.org Indiana World Skating Academy 201 S Capitol Ave, Pan Am Plaza, Indianapolis 317-237-5555 Page 14
MONSTER JAM Jan. 11-12/EVANSVILLE - With 66-inch-tall tires and weighing 10,000-plus pounds, monster trucks roll into the Ford Center making a big impression. Marvel as the giant trucks fly 130 feet, a distance greater than 14 cars side by side. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat. For more information, call 812-442-8000. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter. com
WINTERFEST Jan. 26/NDIANAPOLIS - At the Agriculture Horticulture Building in the State Fairgrounds. VIP www.theweekendermagazine.com
January Entrance at 3 pm, General Admission & Designated Driver at 4 pm Admission: VIP $55, General Admission $40, Designated Driver $10 Tickets: www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue _id=5780 For more information, visit www.brewersofindiana guild.com
ARTIFACT CARE EXHIBIT Jan 14-Feb.13/VINCENNES 4–8 p.m. Tues.-Thur.. $2 per person exhibit nights; $5 per person program nights. Organized by the Hoosier Heritage Alliance, this traveling exhibit at the Old State Bank documents the threat to thousands of historical artifacts and documents in Indiana. Endangered Heritage will present the challenges in preserving Indiana’s heritage for future generations, the solutions and how you can help. Call 812-882-7422 or visit www.indianamuseum.org
ARTIFACT CARE Jan. 16/VINCENNES - 6:30 p.m. Shirley Jean Ray, executive director/curator of the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy will speak on artifact care, giving participants a chance to bring in their family artifacts for preservation tips. Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. Former U.S. Mint artist Donna Weaver will present ‘The Art of Money’ with an inclement weather date of Feb. 13. Call 812-882-7422 or visit www.indianamuseum.org January, 2013
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