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The first big vacation weekend of summer is about upon us! this annual federal holiday is now observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. With it comes graduation for many. Others are celebrating just being out for the summer. Pools and parks will be opening and lazy, hazy days of summer will begin. If you haven’t planned a weekend getaway yet, this issue is filled with places to go, things to do and people to see. Anderson, IN has several special events scheduled. This city is featured on pages 10-12. Considered the top thing to do this summer is the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. See details on page 7. If you appreciate fine art, then the Talbot Street Art Fair in Indianapolis is a must see. And, of course, what is heading for Indianapolis without witnessing the largest single day sporting event in the nation - The Indianapolis 500? This has been a traditions for thousands on Memorial Day weekend since its inceptions over 100 years ago. Whatever the plans, The Weekender is the place to start for big ideas in big places with a big weekend ahead. Hope to see ya there...
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May brings us the flowers after April’s showers - just in time for Mother’s Day. Next month: Our very special Summer Fair/Festival Preview issue.
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Things Witness To Do: The Race
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 300,000 spectators will head to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May to witness the 'greatest racing spectacle,' the Indianapolis 500. Here's Five Reasons Why You Can't Miss the Indy 500:
stands silent for Jim Nabors "Back Home Again in Indiana" and watch the thousands of balloons take to the sky. And then, the famous words: "Ladies and Gentleman, Start Your Engines."
4. BEER & FOOD—More than 15,000 gallons of 1. LARGEST SINGLE DAY SPORTING EVENT— beer are consumed on race day and more than five You can fit the Vatican City, Roman Coliseum, tons of burgers. Why not make it 15,001 gallons? Wimbledon Campus, Rose Bowl, Yankee Stadium and the Kentucky Derby inside the iconic oval. 5. NEW HI-SPEED EXPERIENCE—Be the first to 2. CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS—It's not the Indy 500 step inside the new visitor experience, the Dallara without a glimpse of the famous. Looking for Patrick Factory, opening in May. The only place in the world Dempsey, David Letterman, Danica Patrick or Mario that allows you to make, design and test drive (via Andretti? Insider Tip: Fans should make their way to simulator) your own IndyCar. Attempt to change a the back side of the Pagoda, the towering structure at tire like a true pit crew in 5 seconds flat or get a peek at engineers building the new IndyCar chassis. the start/finish line. 3. TRADITION—It's hard to find a sport where traditions run as strong as they do at the 101-year old Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Witness first-hand the Indy 500 winner 'kiss the bricks' or 'chug the milk.' Experience genuine goose bumps when the crowd May, 2012
The excitement will continue at the Speedway as Indy hosts the Brickyard 400, July 26-29, and the Moto GP, August 16-19. Enjoy the pageantry that is "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." For more information, visit www.visitindy.com.
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www.talbotstreet.org INDIANAPOLIS - While old enough for 'senior citizen' status, this is a fair that is forever young and offers something for everyone's taste in fine art & crafts. From its humble 1956 beginnings in Talbot “alley”, a narrow lane south of 15th Street where a handful of Herron art students and alumni had an art fair, who would have guessed it would grow as it did? Surviving four moves up and down Talbot Street, and Talbott Street, it become one of the Nation's top 100 art fairs. For reasons we can not find, south of 16th Street Talbot is spelled with one “T,” and that is where the fair began. North of 16th Street the street is spelled with two “Ts,” but the fair, already established and known for over a decade as the Talbot Street Art Fair, has chosen to retain the original spelling of its beginnings. From a couple dozen artists, who set up tables and/or easels, or leaned paintings against the Page 06
alley walls in the open air, the fair now has 270 artists who set up in their own sturdy weather-proof canopies. Among the juried artists/craftsmen are many wellknown Indiana artists. Joining them are award winning artists/craftsmen from throughout the United States, from Arizona, California across to Maryland and New York; from Florida south to Wisconsin north, and many, many states inbetween. One of the best features of this celebrated fair is that it is FREE to the public. The fair committee has always felt that patrons should spend their money with the artists, not paying admission. Starting at 16th and Talbott, and now running north to 20th Street, then extending from 17th to Delaware and 18th to Pennsylvania, it is an art lovers paradise. What will you find? Fabrics ranging from wearable art to rugs for your floor, paintings in every style and medium, photogwww.theweekendermagazine.com
raphy, sculpture, clay…both functional and decorative, jewelry, wood…again from functional to decorative, glass in forms of sculpture and the flat panels to install as beautiful windows in your home or business, and so much more! Come join the fun, walk the historic Herron-Morton neighborhood and enjoy the art and architecture. Grab a bite to eat, sit for a bit, then stroll and shop again. Shop for a fair logo souvenir to long remember the day: tote bag, t-shirt, or umbrella. The funds received from the juried artists' application and booth fees go toward promoting next year's fair, grants, scholarships, and award monies to colleges, high schools, and major juried shows. We are a not-forprofit corporation and the fair is done totally with volunteer committee members, some who work throughout the year to make this fair what it is today: another Great Hoosier Tradition! June, 2012
Things To Do: Kids Zoo FORT WAYNE - Take a walk on the wild side as you explore the zoo's 38-acre, park-like setting, now open for the summer season. Go on safari in search of lions, leopards, and zebras, then stop to hand-feed our herd of giraffes! Discover kangaroos, orangutans, sharks, tigers, and more on your family adventure. With kid-friendly features and five amazing rides, you'll find out why the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is consistently ranked as one of the nation's Top Ten Zoos for Kids. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo was recently voted Indiana's #1 Gotta-Do Summer Attraction in a statewide contest sponsored by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. Over 100 destinations were originally nominated for the title and more than 10,800 votes were cast to name the zoo as the number one choice. "We are proud to be a top destination for families," says Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Director Jim Anderson. "Thanks to everyone who cast their vote for the zoo!" Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is home to more than 1500 animals. It is also packed with exciting, hands-on activities designed to help kids connect with their wild side. Cool off little toes in our splash May, 2012
ponds and spraygrounds. In the Australian Adventure Welcome Center, wiggle through the wombat burrow and get cozy in the kid-sized kangaroo pouch. In the African Journey, little explorers can sit behind the wheel of a real Land Rover, peek into tents, beat on a drum, and zoom in on zebra with the Savannah Cam. Entering the Indonesian Rain Forest? Check out Dr. Diversity’s Research Station where kids can peer into microscopes, “dress” the part of a rainforest researcher, and size themselves up to an elephant. On Tree Top Trail, children will find hands-on learning in tiger hut and get a squirrel’s eye view as they climb into the Kids’ Tree House. Adult admission is $13.50 while kids, 2-14, is only $8.50. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.kidszoo.org. www.theweekendermagazine.com
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Things to Do... Keep Kids Injury Free
(ARA) - Summer vacation gives children a break from schoolwork, but for many, their participation in sports will continue in warm weather months. Parents, coaches and players need to keep injury prevention in mind to ensure sports stay safe and fun throughout the summer. In a new survey commissioned by Safe Kids Worldwide and Johnson & Johnson, "Coaching Our Kids to Fewer Injuries: A Report on Youth Sports Safety," parents report one in three kids who play team sports sustain injuries severe enough to require medical attention. Page 08
"The report's findings are particularly alarming because experts tell us more than half of these injuries are preventable," says Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. "There is a gap between what we as coaches and parents can do to keep our kids safe and what we're actually doing. With some simple precautions, we can change these troubling statistics and keep our kids healthy and enjoying the benefits of sports." Safe Kids shares some advice for parents and coaches to help kids avoid injury while playing sports this summer: www.theweekendermagazine.com
Before the game begins: • Give kids a break. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) say children should take a two- to three-month break from a specific sport each year to prevent overuse, overtraining and burnout. Yet, the Safe Kids survey found that nine out of 10 parents underestimate the length of time kids should take off from a particular sport. If your child plays soccer from August through May, for instance, switch to a different sport over the summer. Not only will it give your young athMay, 2012
Keep Kids Injury Free - Continued lete's body a break, your child may enjoy discovering a new activity. • If your child missed her preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) at the beginning of the school year, take this opportunity to have her checked out. A PPE can uncover underlying conditions and prevent potential medical emergencies. Not sure what the exam should entail? Go to www.safekids.org/sports for a printable copy of the form. • You probably know it's important to stretch before physical activity, but did you know you should begin with a 10 minute cardio warm up? A light run, jogging in place and some jumping jacks can help raise the heart rate gradually. Follow up with stretches to work all the major muscle groups, holding each for 20-30 seconds. • Make sure your child wears the appropriate safety and sports gear. All gear should fit properly
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and be in good condition to help and every 15 to 20 minutes during avoid minor and serious injuries. physical activity to avoid dehydration. • Rest is essential. In addition to While in the field taking one season away from any or on the court: given sport every year, kids •The health impact of concusshould get rest breaks during sions on children is drawing practices and games and take off attention across the country. The at least one day from sports activSafe Kids survey found that more ities every week. than 50 percent of coaches believe • Consider attending a sports there is an acceptable amount of safety clinic. Safe Kids offers free head contact that's OK during Youth Sports Safety Clinics for play. The truth is, bumps, blows parents and coaches that teach and hits to the head need to be ways to keep young athletes taken seriously, and parents, healthy and injury free. Go to coaches and players all need to www.safekids.org to find a clinic. take preventative steps, including "Culturally, there's an attitude learning about concussions and that injuries are a natural consethe policies for their state and/or quence of sports and that good sports league. Learn the signs and athletes tough it out when they symptoms of concussions at suffer an injury," says Carr. "But www.safekids.org. • Four out of 10 parents under- that attitude is hurting our kids. estimate the amount of water a By adopting some basic, proven typical child athlete needs per practices, we can protect our kids hour of play, according to the Safe and help them stay healthy and Kids survey. Kids should drink 30 active in sports throughout their minutes before they start to play, lives."
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People to See: Relive the Beatles! ANDERSON Enjoy Beatlemania at its best on May 19th with one of the top Beatles tribute bands in the land. Rekuve the music, energy, magic and the humor of a Beatles concert with authentic costumes, gear and the charm of what made a Beatles concert so special. This concert caps a full day of fun activities in the Town Centre Park as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AIMS Car Show and the 25th anniversary of the PayLess Little 5oo Festival Events. Relive Beatlemania at The Paramount when we welcome Forever -The Tribute at 7 p.m. in the beautiful Paramount Theatre. Hear your favorite songs by the Fab Four, and have a chance to join the fun on stage.
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FOREVER - THE TRIBUTE has been thrilling audiences since 1996 and is known internationally as the World's Most Fun and Entertaining Tribute Show. FOREVER- THE TRIBUTE includes members from The Touring Cast of Beatlemania and The British Invasion from Disney World's EPCOT. They will span the Fab Four’s touring era with classic hits such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” and “ I Saw Her Standing There.” Great for families, and a wonderful way to wrap up the Little 500 AIMS car show and APD Block Party. Tickets are only $10
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for Adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. General Admission. Doors open at 7pm. Tix.com service fees apply. This benefit concert for The Paramount is brought to you by Tire Barn Warehouse and Stoops Automotive Group, and Anderson Indiana Main Street For more information, call 765- 642.1234 toll free 800-523-4658 or visit online at www.andersonparamount.org
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People to See: Colosseum Combat XXI will be taking place on Saturday, May 12 at the Kokomo Events Center in K o k o m o , Indiana. The night’s main event featuring Chase Beebe versus Cory Mahon is signed and ready to go, as are five other pro fights that will follow the night’s amateur portion of the card. Several fighters who competed at CC20 will be in action again at CC21. Both Tyson Triplett, Sr and Robert Nieto were victorious in March and now look to throw down to see who will move up in the Colosseum Combat ranks. Nieto earned a unanimous decision over Jamey Scruggs in a hard fought three-round battle and Triplett scored the TKO victory over Michael Eikenberry in the first round. Evan DeLong scored the biggest win of his career when he earned a unanimous decision over Daniel Head. Head was the considered by many to not only be the fan favorite, but also the favorite to win the fight. His opponent is Luke Taylor who has competed for Colosseum Combat before, earning a TKO victory over Michael Eikenberry at CC 17 in June of 2011. Taylor will likely have a bit of ring rust as it has been a year since his last fight. Casey Craft will do battle with another CC vet as he takes on Atsuhiro Takano. Takano made his pro debut in January, earning an arm triangle submission over Michael Shields. Craft is 2-1 as a pro, and holds a two-fight win streak in 2012 May, 2012
with stoppages in all his fights. For more information, v i s i t w w w. m m a r e cap.com
The full lineup for Colosseum Combat 21’s card includes: Pro Card Main Event: Chase Beebe vs Cory Mahon Roberto Nieto vs Tyson Triplett Devin Miller vs Bobby Emmons Atsuhiro Takano vs Casey Craft Brady Hovermale vs Ryan Smith Evan DeLong vs Luke Taylor Amateur Card Jacob Hurlock vs Zach Edington Adam ‘Gonzo’ Gonzales vs Clint Maclin Robert Duke vs Enrique Nunez Drew Walters vs Reece Stepler Patrick Ruby vs Brandon Slabaugh Ryan Kenworthy vs Deryck Rothenberger Andrew Ferguson vs Josh Sorrels Clint Hoskins vs David Boo
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Calendar of Events NORMAN STATION SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL May 17-20/NORMAN - Enjoy the countryside in Jackson County with wonderful music offered each day, as well as food, camping and fun. A pitch-in bean supper will be held. This event, beginning at 6 p.m. is part of the "ArtSplash" activities during the month of May. ArtSplash is a month long promotion highlighting the arts, arts related happenings and history of Jackson County. Call 812-834-5184 for more information.
Square. Featuring 3D Sculpture, Paintings–All Medias, Pastels, Drawings, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Photography (no computer art), Pottery (Handmade), Jewelry (Handmade), Textiles. No commercially created items. For more information, visit www.hopeartguild.com.
SUMMER BAND CONCERT
May 25/CORYDON - At the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand in Historic downtown Corydon. Every Friday evening from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Food is available beginning at 6:00pm U.S. 50 YARD SALE May 18-20/VINCENNES - This annual event and music begins at 7:30pm. www.thisisindiana.org will be held on Friday, May 18 through Sunday, or call 888.73802137.
May 20 from Vincennes through Wheatland. The Route through Knox County begins at the Memorial bridge, Business 50/Vigo Street to Washington Avenue onto Old Hwy. 50 through Fritchton. Turn left onto new Hwy. 50 to Wheatland, turn left to old Hwy. 50 through Wheatland and out to new Hwy. 50 to the Daviess County line. Businesses and individuals located along the route are encouraged to set up yard sales. For more information, visit www.route50.com. html "HISTORICAL TIMELINE RENDEZVOUS" May 19-20/ROCKPORT - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A festival atmosphere where the Village comes alive! Demonstrations include: chair canning, sheep shearing, spinning, weavin, open fire cooking, various needle working, Blacksmithing, trading blankets, candle making for kids, Hawk and Knife competition, "Young Abe Lincoln musical renditions." Take a tour of the recently renovated Lincoln Museum. For more information, visit IndianasAbeLincoln.org or call 812-649-9147.
HOPE ART FAIR May 18-19/HOPE - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdya. Located on the downtown May, 2012
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