Final audition for Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481
Show off your talent at the 49th annual Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 Friday, Nov. 25. Quality Connection, IBEW 481, WRTV6 and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. are seeking entertainers to perform a variety of acts including, but not limited to, vocal acts ranging from soloists to show choirs and dance troupes.  It’s your last opportunity to audition!

This year for the first time, all auditions will be recorded and made into an RTV-6 Circle of Lights®audition special, The Circle of Lights® Talent Search. The show will take viewers behind the scenes for the drama as hundreds of Hoosier singers, dancers and entertainers vie for one of only six spots in the beloved Circle of Lights show.  The one-hour Circle of Lights® Talent Searchwill premiere Thanksgiving night, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. on RTV-6.

The remaining audition will take place Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Electrical Training Institute, 1751 S. Lawndale Ave.  Selected finalists will be called back for a final audition on Oct. 10. Contact Ann Kellison at 317.332.4012 or e-mail akellison@indydt.com with questions. For more information, visit www.indydt.com/COLauditions.cfm .

Circle City Classic®
Huddle up at the 28th annual Circle City Classic® beginning Sept. 30, and enjoy the crowd-pleasing festivities!  Display your school colors during the match between the Albany State University Golden Rams and the Kentucky State University Thorobreds at Lucas Oil Stadium Oct. 1.  The Classic is focused on promoting cultural excellence, educational achievements and the spirit, energy and traditions of historically black colleges and universities.  Highlights include: the renowned Circle City Classic® Parade, Comedy Jam, Classic Cabaret, The Greek Stepdown and many more.  For more information, visit www.circlecityclassic.com.

Pony up for the fall sports season!
Sound the battle cry… it’s game time! The Indianapolis Colts will kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs Oct. 9 at Lucas Oil Stadium. www.colts.com The Naptown Rollergirls will whip-it at the 2011 North Central Region Playoffs, Oct. 7 – 9 at the Indiana Convention Center. The top three teams from each region then advance to the WFTDA Championships.  www.naptownrollergirls.com

Downtown Owns the Night!
Et tu, Brute? Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies, takes the stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre Oct. 21 – Nov. 5. Don’t miss the story that tackles universal themes of honor, patriotism and the ultimate betrayal of ruler and friend. The month of October was named after Julius Caesar – what better way to celebrate the month? www.irtlive.com The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the electric Krzysztof Urbanski continue to charm audiences with October performances including Beethoven, Biss and Bartok (Oct. 13 – 15), Brahms Symphony No. 3 (Oct. 21 & 22) and more! www.indianapolissymphony.org

The Indianapolis School of Ballet presents a FREE performance at the Indianapolis Artsgarden Oct. 2. www.indyballet.org Craving more dance action? In their 40th season of production, Dance Kaleidoscope delivers a riveting dance interpretation of earth, air, fire and water in The Four Elements (Redux) Oct. 6 – 9 at Indiana Repertory Theatre. www.dancekal.org/

Be our guest! Be our guest! Disney’s® Beauty and the Beast Musicalcomes to town Oct. 11 – 16 at Clowes Memorial Hall. You’re never too old for a Disney® classic! Be sure to check out the schedules for Downtown’s other stylish theatres – Madame Walker Theatre, Theatre on The Square and Phoenix Theatre. /www.indydt.com/searchresults.cfm?menu=entertainment&t=parent&v=Theatres

Folk rock band, The Avett Brothers, comes to The Lawn at White River State Park for The Lawn’s last performance of the year Oct. 1! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s top 100 outdoor music venues! http://inwhiteriver.wrsp.in.gov/ATTRACTIONS/Attraction/AttractionID/10

For a complete listing of Downtown performing arts events, visit http://www.indydt.com/eventsearch.cfm

Dogs. Strong men. Beer. Yodeling. What more could you ask for?
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and head to the third annual Original and Fabulous GermanFest at the Athenaeum Oct. 8.  Celebrate all things German… think dancing, bier, music, food, cultural displays, children’s activities, crafts and more. Short, sassy and sausage-like…it’s the annual Running of the Wieners! Don’t miss this unique competition for wiener dogs at Germanfest! To learn more about this Downtown tradition, go to www.indygermanfestival.com/.

Heartland Film Festival celebrates 20th anniversary
Lights, camera, action!  Sit back, relax and enjoy the shows at the 2011 Heartland Film Festival Oct. 13 – 22 at various locations Downtown. Capture a rare glimpse of independent, international films from around the world, plus a variety of special events for film enthusiasts of all ages. The festival presents more than $125,000 in cash prizes, recognizing and honoring filmmakers whose work artistically explores the human journey. The Opening Night Event film will be The Way, written and directed by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen. Read more about the awards and films at www.heartlandfilmfestival.org.

Huddle up for Art
The Super Bowl Legacy Project Special Events and Promotions committee invites all families in the NESCO and Downtown areas to “Huddle Up for Art” Oct. 15 starting at the John H. Boner Community Center. The family-friendly event will lead participants on a treasure hunt featuring the architectural and environmental gems of the Near Eastside neighborhood.

Ghost (Down)Town.
Ridiculously wild costume from Circle City Mall? Check. Pumpkins from Downtown farmers’ markets? Check. Edgar Allen Poe’s Tell Tale Heart from The Public Library? Check. Now, where to celebrate? Downtown, of course!  Don’t miss seeing the animals out late for The Indianapolis Zoo’s annual Halloween ZooBoo presented by Indianapolis Honda Dealers Oct. 14 - 16, Oct. 21 - 23 and Oct. 28 – 30! Check out The Slightly Haunted Puppet Studio Oct. 15 - 30 at Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio. Travel with Vivian and Victor to different “dead-stinations” around the U.S. in The Children Museum’s Vampire Vacation Haunted House Oct. 15 – 31. For more information and hours, visit www.ChildrensMuseum.org

Put your costumes on a few days early and Run Like Hell.  On Oct. 28 at White River State Park, come dressed in your favorite costume and join in the fun 3-mile run. http://www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/run-like-hell-entry-info.html  Explore the undead underbelly of Indiana's most haunted places with Indiana's most accomplished professional paranormal investigators, Historic Indiana Ghost Walks & Tours, starting at Monument Circle Oct. 14, 21 and 28.  www.unseenpress.com/general/schedule.htm This Halloween, make time for one of the scariest films of all time…The Shining. Follow the descent of a writer and family man into murderous psychosis at an isolated mountain resort hotel in The Toby at Indianapolis Museum of Art Oct. 28. www.imamuseum.org Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks! Don’t miss the stories of masters of mayhem Lizzie Borden, Sweeney Todd, H. H. Holmes and Jack the Ripper at The President Benjamin Harrison Site’s Victorian Theatre by Candlelight’s Victorian Villains by James Trofatter Oct. 14 &15 and Oct. 21 – 23.

For more information on Downtown dining, attractions, events, parking and more, visit www.indydt.com.