Get out, get moving
Get in shape for a good cause with the FDIC Courage & Valor 5K April 4. Get out and get training on April 12 as OrthoIndy presents the 500 Festival Mini Marathon Training Series 15K. Support the Susan G. Komen Foundation by participating in the Komen Indianapolis Race for the Cure April 19. Check out the beautiful scenery at White River State Park while running the Dental Dash 5K April 24. The American Legion Mall is holding an Earth Day Indiana Festival April 26. The March of Dimes March for Babies is taking place April 27.
Springtime sporting events
Indians baseball is back! The home opener is April 12. The team takes the home field for 13 games in April. Take the kids to Victory Field for an exciting yet inexpensive family outing. It’s baseball up close!
April wraps up the Indiana Pacers’ 2007-2008 season with four final home games April 6, 8, 12 and 16. Come cheer on the home team at Conseco Fieldhouse!
Experience the excitement of hockey as the Indiana Ice take on the Ohio Blue Jackets at Conseco Fieldhouse April 5. If soccer is your game, visit Kuntz Soccer Stadium on April 12 for their all day Indiana Soccer Showcase.
Box office bliss
Downtown has your must see April performances! Theatre on the Square presents Die! Mommy! Die! April 4 – 26. Black Gold by Seth Rozin is running April 10 – May 4 at the Phoenix Theatre. The Indiana Repertory Theatre is premiering Iron Kisses April 15 – May 4. If the kids are looking to be entertained, enjoy a production of Rumpelstiltskin at Peewinkels’ Puppet Studio April 19 – 27.
Hilbert Circle Theatre and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra host some fantastic events in April. April 4 – 6 marks the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Northwest Airlines Pop Series. On April 11 & 12 enjoy the Lilly Classical Series. For something the whole family can enjoy attend the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra St. Vincent Family Series April 20. Indulge in tasty drinks and beautiful music at Happy Hour at the Symphony April 24. Listen to the sweet sounds of Bernadette Peters April 26 and for something timeless, come enjoy the Ronen Chamber Ensemble Concert: Treasures from the Library April 29.
Fun things to do at Downtown museums
If creating the art is your forte, attend the Art Workshop hosted at the Indianapolis Museum of Art April 5. If you dare, visit the Morris-Butler House Museum for Murder in the Museum: Mystery Dinner Theatre April 11 & 12. Go back in time and reminisce about the great American past with the Indianapolis Civil War Round Table at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center April 14.
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art has several engaging activities planned this month. Check out Curator’s Choice: Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point on April 4. Come enjoy The Silver Lining: Simone Lamsma in Recital April 8 and Tales at the Totem April 12.
The Indiana State Museum also has plenty to keep you busy this month. Participate in Footprints Overnight at the Museum April 4. Check out The Piper’s Club of Indiana April 6, The Hoosier Hour April 8 & 13 and The Symphony in Color through May 11. Also enjoy a selection from the Cole Porter Room Film series – Saving the National Treasures April 10. Celebrate Arbor Day with the Indiana State Museum April 25. For something different, enjoy Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting April 25 – Aug. 24.
Celebrate art
The art community invites you to check out its unique showcase openings. Browse the “New Works” by Linda Adele Goodline and Mark Richardson at the Ruschman Art Gallery April 4 – 26.
For more information about any of these events or IDI programs, please contact Jennifer at 237.2202 or jhanson@indydt.com or Megan at 237.2207 or megan@indydt.com.
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