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Experience a taste of history this Mother’s Day at the Morris-Butler House Museum. A Mother’s Day Tea will take place on Saturday, May 10 from 1 – 3 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. Enjoy a sumptuous menu of chicken salad sandwiches, cherry scones, zucchini bread, lemon curd bars, peach tarts, coconut cookies, fresh fruit and hot tea followed by a guided tour of the Morris-Butler House Museum and garden. Call 636.5409 to make reservations or for more information.
Visit Global Gifts on Saturday, May 10 for their World Fair Trade Day. Global Gifts will have beautiful handmade jewelry, pottery and other crafts from 35 countries! Join the celebration complete with musicians, food samples and coffee. Can’t make it on May 10? Don’t sweat it! In honor of Global Gifts 20th Anniversary they will be having a celebration each month all year long. For more information call 423.3148.
Before or after brunch, there is plenty to do with mom this Mother’s Day. Treat her to an early celebration with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra May 10 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. The ISO will continue the Lilly Classical Series with Grieg’s Piano Concerto at 8 p.m. Log on to www.indianapolissymphony.org or call 262.1100 for times and ticket information.
Roberts Distributors and One Hour Photo Shop is offering a sale on Nikon and Sony cameras on May 10, followed by a Nikon factory demonstration. Please call 636.5544 for details
Domino’s is offering a FREE large pizza with unlimited toppings to military wives in celebration of Mother’s Day this weekend. In order to receive a free pizza, military wives must stop in to their local Domino’s and produce current and valid military ID. The offer is restricted to one pizza per household. Please call 635.3030 for more details.
Mother’s Day- May 11
Mom doesn’t want to cook on Mother’s Day, so take her to the Rathskeller at the Athenaeum for a special Mother’s Day meal. The Rathskeller will be open all day in honor of the holiday with a special brunch available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The regular lunch menu is also available. The dinner menu starts at 3 p.m. Call 636.0396 or log on to www.rathskeller.com for more information.
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is hosting an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch on May 11. Dine on lemon caper salmon, chicken stuffed with dates and penne pasta, chocolate tuxedo torte and more. Brunch is priced at $30 per adult and $15 per child (12 and under). Please call 636.9378 for reservations or log on to www.eiteljorg.org. After dining, experience the museum’s newest exhibit, Yosemite: Art of an American Icon and Ansel Adams in Yosemite. The exhibitions include Camp Yosemite, an indoor camping and mountaineering experience.
Treat mom to a gourmet meal at Puck’s Restaurant at the Indianapolis Museum of Art from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, explore the museum and discover the newest exhibit Breaking the Mode, including over 150 extraordinary garments from The Contemporary Art Museum in California. Log on to www.ima-art.org or call 923.1331 for more information.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse is offering a special Mother’s Day menu on May 11 from 3 – 9 p.m. featuring a lunch or dinner with choice of salad, one signature entrée, a side dish and a dessert. The Mother’s Day menu is priced at $59 per person. Please call 229.4700 for reservations.
Head to Mass Ave for brunch! Agio will offer brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special Mother’s Day dinner will be available from 4 – 9 p.m. For more details and reservations, call 488.0359.
April showers bring May flowers! Enjoy the beautiful flowers on Palomino's patio this Mother's Day with a special brunch menu from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Should we receive May showers, treat mom to indoor dining for brunch or later for dinner from 4:30 – 10 p.m. Call 974.0400 for reservations or visit www.palomino.com.
Make reservations at the Yellow Rose Inn and enjoy wonderful feather down bedding, a hot tub on the roof, gourmet breakfast in a lovely formal dining room. All at 25 percent reduced rates. call 636.7673 to make reservations!
The Omni Severin Hotel is celebrating Mother’s Day with an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch in the Historic Severin Ballroom from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11. The Mother’s Day Brunch menu will feature a made to order omelet and waffle station as well as a raw bar with chilled Black Tiger shrimp and Blue Point oysters. Additionally, the hotel will feature international cuisine from France, Argentina and the Far East. Chef’s pastry table will include seasonal “petite” desserts and a chocolate fountain for your indulgence. There will also be “kid friendly” food including the ever popular chicken strips as well as macaroni and cheese. Price for adults is $37.95. Price for children five -12 is $19.95. Price for seniors (65+) is $33.95. Prices do not include gratuity or sales tax. Children under age five are free. Reservations are strongly suggested. Valet parking is complimentary.
The Hyatt Regency will be offering two different Mother’s Day brunches. The first is a brunch at One South from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu includes numerous breakfast, seafood, salad, meat and dessert items and is priced at $34 per adult and $17 per child. Please call 616.6160 to make reservations. The second brunch will be offered at the Eagle’s Nest from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features specialties such as omelets made to order, freshly-made sushi, crab legs, swordfish, scalloped potatoes, numerous salads and sides and a full dessert station. The brunch is priced at $42 per adult and $17 per child. Please call 231.7566 for Eagle’s Nest reservations.
Make plans to enjoy Mother’s Day brunch at the Canterbury Hotel from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods from the breakfast, lunch and dessert stations. Prices are $35 for adults and 12.95 for children under 10. Call 634.3000 for more reservations.
The Madame Walker Theatre Center is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on May 11 from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Grand Casino Ballroom. The brunch features a great meal and live music. The price is $25 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Please call 236.2099 for reservations or log on to www.walkertheatre.com
The Oceanaire Seafood Room will offer a special brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 11, in celebration of Mother’s Day. Special brunch items including Crab Benedict, Alaskan Wild King Smoked Salmon Hash, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Maine Diver Scallops will be available in addition to many of the regular fresh seafood offerings. The Oceanaire will have special extended hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Seating will be limited and reservations are suggested by calling 955.2277.
The Hilton Indianapolis and 120 West Market Grill is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Show mom how much you are at the Hilton’s celebration of motherhood. The brunch is priced at $32.95 for adults, $26.95 per senior and $16.95 per child age six to 12. For reservations please call 972.0600.
Honor mom on her special day at Circle City Bar & Grille. Brunch will be available Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices are $28.95 per adult and $12.95 per child (ages five to 12 years old), tax and gratuity not included. Three hours complimentary valet parking will be available for all guests. A delicious all-inclusive menu featuring traditional buffet-style breakfast classics and afternoon delights, a specialty menu that will satisfy the kids and an enhanced experience featuring made-to-order, small entrée plates from the kitchen, goes above and beyond the average Sunday brunch. For guests who choose to offer a toast, an a la carte selection of champagne by the glass, mimosas, wine spritzers and the Celebration Sparkler, a delicious non-alcoholic mixture of soda and sherbet, are the perfect beverage accompaniments to mark this special day. For reservations, please call 405.6100.
Sahm’s at the Plaza is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet featuring items such as carved slow-roasted prime rib, herb-crusted pork loin, chicken piccata and much more! Breakfast favorites such as French toast, egg casserole and quiche will be available as well. And of course, you can’t pass up Sahm’s signature coffee cake. The brunch is priced at $19.99 per adult, $8.99 children ages seven – 12 and free for children under six. Please call 637.2850 for reservations.
Buca Di Beppo will be opening at 11 a.m. on May 11 to serve up generous portions of penne cardinale, chicken glorioso, chocolate profiteroles and much more! Make your reservations by calling 632.2822.
More than food … lots of fun
Take Mom to the IMAX for Mother’s Day at the Movies! Mother’s will receive $1 off each family members IMAX ticket (for up to six family members) and a free soft drink and popcorn. Mom’s can have their choice of three films playing throughout the day: Hurricane on the Bayou, Dolphins and Whales Tribes of the Ocean in 3D or Shine a Light: Rolling Stones Concert Film.
Moms receive FREE admission on Mother’s Day to the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home in historic Lockerbie. Visit www.rileykids.org/museum or call 631.5885 for more information.
Top the weekend off with a carriage ride around Downtown! Blue Ribbon Carriage Co. and Yellow Rose Carriage rides make it easy to please her this year.
For a Mother’s Day treat after the holiday, attend 1994 Silver Medalist Stefan Milenkovich in concert with the Indiana University Violin Virtuosi presented by International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Laureate Series on May 11 at 2:30 p.m. Milenkovich is the youngest Laureate in IVCI history and he will bring his sizzling magnetism to the intimate stage of the Basile Theatre. The program includes many favorites as well as Piazzolla’s tango-inspired “Four Seasons in Buenos Aires” and Paganini’s “La Campanella” (“The Little Bell”). Tickets are $20, $15 and $10. Call 637.4574 for more information.
Show her you care with that extra special gift!
Give mom the gift of one of Downtown’s many beauty salons and spas including Complexions Day Spa & Boutique in the Mass Ave Cultural District. Complexions is offering a number of deals including a mother and daughter package featuring 30-minute massages, facials, side-by-side ultimate citrus spa pedicures, manicures and more for just $440! Give mom some much-needed relaxation by purchasing one of the many other packages including Queen for a Day, Mom’s Day Out or the Mother-To-Be package featuring a body exfoliation, prenatal massage, pedicure and haircut and style. Log on to www.complexionsspa.com or call 423.9000 for all the details.
If you’re looking for a unique gift for mom check out Spa Chakra. They have created an extra special gift in honor of mom’s special day! The Mother’s Spa Day package provides four and a half hours of blissful relaxation, featuring a Spa Facial, Body Wrap, 60-minute massage, plus a complimentary 90-minute treatment gift certificate so mom can enjoy a follow-up appointment. For more information call 524.2575.
Stop and Shop Downtown
Spend the afternoon at Circle Centre, with everything from jewelry to apparel to home furnishings.Find a unique gift for her at White River Trader, located inside the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art. Shop at Silver in the City on Mass Ave for one-of-a-kind jewelry by local artists. Find the perfect gift for the do-it-herself mom at Fusek's True Value Hardware located at 350 E. New York St. Windsor Jewelry offers beautiful gifts for the special mom in your life. Come in for your racing jewelry to flaunt the month of May. Call 634.6736 for details.
Downtown is busy throughout May
Spend time enjoying a variety of species at the Indianapolis Zoo this month! See thousands of beautiful swirling Butterflies throughout the month.
Enjoy the theatre this month! Five Course Love Book will be running May 16 – June 14 at the Theatre on the Square. Don’t miss this hysterical story of a blind date gone wrong! The American Cabaret Theatre is hosting Victor/Victoria running through June 1. Check out the Mother’s Day performance at 3 p.m. Don’t miss a performance of Papa esta en la Atlantida (Our Dad is in Atlantis) at the Phoenix Theatre. This unique Spanish/English show ends June 8.
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