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Places to Go, things to do, and people to see in Indiana; May issueTRANSCRIPT
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Happy Memorial Day !The first big vacation weekend of sum-
mer is about upon us! this annual federalholiday is now observed on the lastMonday of May. Formerly known asDecoration Day, it originated after theAmerican Civil War to commemorate thefallen Union soldiers of the Civil War.
By the 20th century Memorial Day hadbeen extended to honor all Americans whohave died in all wars. Memorial Day is aday of remembering the men and womenwho died while serving in the United StatesArmed Forces.
With it comes graduation for many. Others arecelebrating just being out for the summer. Poolsand parks will be opening and lazy, hazy daysof summer will begin. If you haven’t planned aweekend getaway yet, this issue is filled withplaces to go, things to do and people to see.
Anderson, IN has several special eventsscheduled. This city is featured on pages 10-12.Considered the top thing to do this summer isthe Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. See details onpage 7. If you appreciate fine art, then theTalbot Street Art Fair in Indianapolis is a mustsee.
And, of course, what is heading forIndianapolis without witnessing the largest sin-gle day sporting event in the nation - TheIndianapolis 500? This has been a traditions forthousands on Memorial Day weekend since itsinceptions over 100 years ago.
Whatever the plans, The Weekender is theplace to start for big ideas in big places with abig weekend ahead. Hope to see ya there...
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INDIANAPOLIS - More than 300,000 spectatorswill head to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedwaythis May to witness the 'greatest racing spectacle,' theIndianapolis 500. Here's Five Reasons Why You Can'tMiss the Indy 500:
1. LARGEST SINGLE DAY SPORTING EVENT—You can fit the Vatican City, Roman Coliseum,Wimbledon Campus, Rose Bowl, Yankee Stadiumand the Kentucky Derby inside the iconic oval.
2. CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS—It's not the Indy 500without a glimpse of the famous. Looking for PatrickDempsey, David Letterman, Danica Patrick or MarioAndretti? Insider Tip: Fans should make their way tothe back side of the Pagoda, the towering structure atthe start/finish line.
3. TRADITION—It's hard to find a sport where tra-ditions run as strong as they do at the 101-year oldIndianapolis Motor Speedway. Witness first-hand theIndy 500 winner 'kiss the bricks' or 'chug the milk.'Experience genuine goose bumps when the crowd
stands silent for Jim Nabors "Back Home Again inIndiana" and watch the thousands of balloons take tothe sky. And then, the famous words: "Ladies andGentleman, Start Your Engines."
4. BEER & FOOD—More than 15,000 gallons ofbeer are consumed on race day and more than fivetons of burgers. Why not make it 15,001 gallons?
5. NEW HI-SPEED EXPERIENCE—Be the first tostep inside the new visitor experience, the DallaraFactory, opening in May. The only place in the worldthat allows you to make, design and test drive (viasimulator) your own IndyCar. Attempt to change atire like a true pit crew in 5 seconds flat or get a peekat engineers building the new IndyCar chassis.
The excitement will continue at the Speedway asIndy hosts the Brickyard 400, July 26-29, and theMoto GP, August 16-19. Enjoy the pageantry that is"The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." For more infor-mation, visit www.visitindy.com.
ThingsTo Do:
Witness The Race
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INDIANAPOLIS - While oldenough for 'senior citizen' status,this is a fair that is forever youngand offers something for every-one's taste in fine art & crafts.
From its humble 1956 begin-nings in Talbot “alley”, a narrowlane south of 15th Street where ahandful of Herron art studentsand alumni had an art fair, whowould have guessed it wouldgrow as it did? Surviving fourmoves up and down Talbot Street,and Talbott Street, it become oneof the Nation's top 100 art fairs.
For reasons we can not find,south of 16th Street Talbot isspelled with one “T,” and that iswhere the fair began. North of16th Street the street is spelledwith two “Ts,” but the fair, alreadyestablished and known for over adecade as the Talbot Street ArtFair, has chosen to retain the origi-nal spelling of its beginnings.
From a couple dozen artists,who set up tables and/or easels,or leaned paintings against the
alley walls in the open air, the fairnow has 270 artists who set up intheir own sturdy weather-proofcanopies. Among the juriedartists/craftsmen are many well-known Indiana artists. Joiningthem are award winningartists/craftsmen from through-out the United States, fromArizona, California across toMaryland and New York; fromFlorida south to Wisconsin north,and many, many states inbetween.
One of the best features of thiscelebrated fair is that it is FREE tothe public. The fair committee hasalways felt that patrons shouldspend their money with the artists,not paying admission.
Starting at 16th and Talbott, andnow running north to 20th Street,then extending from 17th toDelaware and 18th toPennsylvania, it is an art loversparadise. What will you find?Fabrics ranging from wearable artto rugs for your floor, paintings inevery style and medium, photog-
raphy, sculpture, clay…both func-tional and decorative, jewelry,wood…again from functional todecorative, glass in forms of sculp-ture and the flat panels to install asbeautiful windows in your homeor business, and so much more!
Come join the fun, walk the his-toric Herron-Morton neighbor-hood and enjoy the art and archi-tecture. Grab a bite to eat, sit for abit, then stroll and shop again.Shop for a fair logo souvenir tolong remember the day: tote bag,t-shirt, or umbrella.
The funds received from thejuried artists' application andbooth fees go toward promotingnext year's fair, grants, scholar-ships, and award monies to col-leges, high schools, and majorjuried shows. We are a not-for-profit corporation and the fair isdone totally with volunteer com-mittee members, some who workthroughout the year to make thisfair what it is today: another GreatHoosier Tradition!
www.talbotstreet.org
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FORT WAYNE - Take a walk onthe wild side as you explore thezoo's 38-acre, park-like setting,now open for the summer season.Go on safari in search of lions,leopards, and zebras, then stop tohand-feed our herd of giraffes!Discover kangaroos, orangutans,sharks, tigers, and more on yourfamily adventure.
With kid-friendly features andfive amazing rides, you'll find outwhy the Fort Wayne Children'sZoo is consistently ranked as oneof the nation's Top Ten Zoos forKids. The Fort Wayne Children’sZoo was recently voted Indiana's#1 Gotta-Do Summer Attractionin a statewide contest sponsoredby the Indiana Office of TourismDevelopment. Over 100 destina-tions were originally nominatedfor the title and more than 10,800votes were cast to name the zoo asthe number one choice.
"We are proud to be a top desti-nation for families," says FortWayne Children's Zoo DirectorJim Anderson. "Thanks to every-one who cast their vote for thezoo!"
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, theFort Wayne Children's Zoo ishome to more than 1500 animals.It is also packed with exciting,hands-on activities designed tohelp kids connect with their wildside.
Cool off little toes in our splash
ponds and spraygrounds.In the Australian Adventure
Welcome Center, wiggle throughthe wombat burrow and get cozyin the kid-sized kangaroo pouch.
In the African Journey, littleexplorers can sit behind the wheelof a real Land Rover, peek intotents, beat on a drum, and zoom inon zebra with the Savannah Cam.
Entering the Indonesian RainForest? Check out Dr. Diversity’sResearch Station where kids canpeer into microscopes, “dress” thepart of a rainforest researcher, andsize themselves up to an elephant.
On Tree Top Trail, children willfind hands-on learning in tiger hutand get a squirrel’s eye view asthey climb into the Kids’ TreeHouse.
Adult admission is $13.50 whilekids, 2-14, is only $8.50. For moreinformation and a schedule ofevents, visit www.kidszoo.org.
ThingsTo Do :Kids Zoo
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(ARA) - Summer vacation giveschildren a break from schoolwork,but for many, their participation insports will continue in warmweather months. Parents, coachesand players need to keep injuryprevention in mind to ensuresports stay safe and fun through-out the summer.
In a new survey commissionedby Safe Kids Worldwide andJohnson & Johnson, "CoachingOur Kids to Fewer Injuries: AReport on Youth Sports Safety,"parents report one in three kidswho play team sports sustaininjuries severe enough to requiremedical attention.
"The report's findings are partic-ularly alarming because expertstell us more than half of theseinjuries are preventable," saysKate Carr, president and CEO ofSafe Kids Worldwide. "There is agap between what we as coachesand parents can do to keep ourkids safe and what we're actuallydoing. With some simple precau-tions, we can change these trou-bling statistics and keep our kidshealthy and enjoying the benefitsof sports."
Safe Kids shares some advice forparents and coaches to help kidsavoid injury while playing sportsthis summer:
Before the game begins:• Give kids a break. The
American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) and the AmericanOrthopedic Society for SportsMedicine (AOSSM) say childrenshould take a two- to three-monthbreak from a specific sport eachyear to prevent overuse, overtrain-ing and burnout. Yet, the Safe Kidssurvey found that nine out of 10parents underestimate the lengthof time kids should take off from aparticular sport. If your childplays soccer from August throughMay, for instance, switch to a dif-ferent sport over the summer. Notonly will it give your young ath-
Things to Do...Keep Kids Injury Free
Things to Do...Keep Kids Injury Free
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lete's body a break, your childmay enjoy discovering a newactivity.
• If your child missed her pre-participation physical evaluation(PPE) at the beginning of theschool year, take this opportunityto have her checked out. A PPEcan uncover underlying condi-tions and prevent potential med-ical emergencies. Not sure whatthe exam should entail? Go towww.safekids.org/sports for aprintable copy of the form.
• You probably know it's impor-tant to stretch before physicalactivity, but did you know youshould begin with a 10 minutecardio warm up? A light run, jog-ging in place and some jumpingjacks can help raise the heart rategradually. Follow up with stretch-es to work all the major musclegroups, holding each for 20-30seconds.
• Make sure your child wearsthe appropriate safety and sportsgear. All gear should fit properly
and be in good condition to helpavoid minor and serious injuries.
While in the field or on the court:
•The health impact of concus-sions on children is drawingattention across the country. TheSafe Kids survey found that morethan 50 percent of coaches believethere is an acceptable amount ofhead contact that's OK duringplay. The truth is, bumps, blowsand hits to the head need to betaken seriously, and parents,coaches and players all need totake preventative steps, includinglearning about concussions andthe policies for their state and/orsports league. Learn the signs andsymptoms of concussions atwww.safekids.org.
• Four out of 10 parents under-estimate the amount of water atypical child athlete needs perhour of play, according to the SafeKids survey. Kids should drink 30minutes before they start to play,
and every 15 to 20 minutes duringphysical activity to avoid dehy-dration.
• Rest is essential. In addition totaking one season away from anygiven sport every year, kidsshould get rest breaks duringpractices and games and take offat least one day from sports activ-ities every week.
• Consider attending a sportssafety clinic. Safe Kids offers freeYouth Sports Safety Clinics forparents and coaches that teachways to keep young athleteshealthy and injury free. Go towww.safekids.org to find a clinic.
"Culturally, there's an attitudethat injuries are a natural conse-quence of sports and that goodathletes tough it out when theysuffer an injury," says Carr. "Butthat attitude is hurting our kids.By adopting some basic, provenpractices, we can protect our kidsand help them stay healthy andactive in sports throughout theirlives."
Keep Kids Injury Free - Continued
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ANDERSON - EnjoyBeatlemania at its best on May19th with one of the top Beatlestribute bands in the land. Rekuve the music, energy, magicand the humor of a Beatles con-cert with authentic costumes, gearand the charm of what made aBeatles concert so special.
This concert caps a full day offun activities in the Town CentrePark as we celebrate the 10thanniversary of the AIMS Car Showand the 25th anniversary of thePayLess Little 5oo Festival Events.
Relive Beatlemania at TheParamount when we welcomeForever -The Tribute at 7 p.m. inthe beautiful Paramount Theatre.Hear your favorite songs by theFab Four, and have a chance tojoin the fun on stage.
FOREVER - THETRIBUTE has beenthrilling audiencessince 1996 and isknown internationallyas the World's MostFun and EntertainingTribute Show. FOREV-ER- THE TRIBUTEincludes members fromThe Touring Cast ofBeatlemania and The BritishInvasion from Disney World'sEPCOT. They will span the FabFour’s touring era with classichits such as “I Want to Hold YourHand,” “A Hard Day’s Night,”and “ I Saw Her Standing There.”
Great for families, and a won-derful way to wrap up the Little500 AIMS car show and APDBlock Party. Tickets are only $10
for Adults and $5 for kids 12 andunder. General Admission. Doorsopen at 7pm. Tix.com service feesapply. This benefit concert for TheParamount is brought to you byTire Barn Warehouse and StoopsAutomotive Group, and AndersonIndiana Main Street For moreinformation, call 765- 642.1234 tollfree 800-523-4658 or visit online atwww.andersonparamount.org
People to See: Relive the Beatles!
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C o l o s s e u mCombat XXI willbe taking placeon Saturday, May12 at the KokomoEvents Center inK o k o m o ,Indiana. Thenight’s mainevent featuringChase Beebe ver-sus Cory Mahonis signed andready to go, as are
five other pro fights that will follow the night’samateur portion of the card.
Several fighters who competed at CC20 will bein action again at CC21. Both Tyson Triplett, Srand Robert Nieto were victorious in March andnow look to throw down to see who will moveup in the Colosseum Combat ranks. Nietoearned a unanimous decision over JameyScruggs in a hard fought three-round battle andTriplett scored the TKO victory over MichaelEikenberry in the first round.
Evan DeLong scored the biggest win of hiscareer when he earned a unanimous decisionover Daniel Head. Head was the considered bymany to not only be the fan favorite, but also thefavorite to win the fight. His opponent is LukeTaylor who has competed for ColosseumCombat before, earning a TKO victory overMichael Eikenberry at CC 17 in June of 2011.Taylor will likely have a bit of ring rust as it hasbeen a year since his last fight.
Casey Craft will do battle with another CC vetas he takes on Atsuhiro Takano. Takano made hispro debut in January, earning an arm trianglesubmission over Michael Shields. Craft is 2-1 as apro, and holds a two-fight win streak in 2012
with stoppagesin all his fights.
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Pro CardMain Event: Chase Beebe vs Cory
MahonRoberto Nieto vs Tyson TriplettDevin Miller vs Bobby EmmonsAtsuhiro Takano vs Casey CraftBrady Hovermale vs Ryan SmithEvan DeLong vs Luke Taylor
Amateur CardJacob Hurlock vs Zach EdingtonAdam ‘Gonzo’ Gonzales vs Clint MaclinRobert Duke vs Enrique NunezDrew Walters vs Reece SteplerPatrick Ruby vs Brandon SlabaughRyan Kenworthy vs Deryck
RothenbergerAndrew Ferguson vs Josh SorrelsClint Hoskins vs David Boo
Live at the Old National Centre502 N. New Jersey St.
Indianapolis IN317-231.000
www.oldnationalcentre.com
NORMAN STATION SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
May 17-20/NORMAN - Enjoy the countryside inJackson County with wonderful music offeredeach day, as well as food, camping and fun. Apitch-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 isa month long promotion highlighting the arts,arts related happenings and history of JacksonCounty. Call 812-834-5184 for more information.
U.S. 50 YARD SALEMay 18-20/VINCENNES - This annual eventwill be held on Friday, May 18 through Sunday,May 20 from Vincennes through Wheatland. TheRoute through Knox County begins at theMemorial bridge, Business 50/Vigo Street toWashington Avenue onto Old Hwy. 50 throughFritchton. Turn left onto new Hwy. 50 toWheatland, turn left to old Hwy. 50 throughWheatland and out to new Hwy. 50 to theDaviess County line. Businesses and individualslocated along the route are encouraged to set upyard sales. For more information, visitwww.route50.com. html
"HISTORICAL TIMELINE RENDEZVOUS"May 19-20/ROCKPORT - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A festi-
val atmosphere where the Village comes alive!Demonstrations include: chair canning, sheep shear-ing, spinning, weavin, open fire cooking, variousneedle working, Blacksmithing, trading blankets,candle making for kids, Hawk and Knife competi-tion, "Young Abe Lincoln musical renditions." Take atour of the recently renovated Lincoln Museum. Formore information, visit IndianasAbeLincoln.org orcall 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
Square. Featuring3D Sculpture,P a i n t i n g s – A l lMedias, Pastels, Drawings, Printmaking, MixedMedia, Photography (no computer art), Pottery(Handmade), Jewelry (Handmade), Textiles. Nocommercially created items. For more information,visit www.hopeartguild.com.
SUMMER BAND CONCERTMay 25/CORYDON - At the Hurley D. Conrad
Memorial Bandstand in Historic downtownCorydon. Every Friday evening from Memorial Dayto Labor Day. Food is available beginning at 6:00pmand music begins at 7:30pm. www.thisisindiana.orgor call 888.73802137.
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