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May in Central Indiana is a time of vibrant art and exciting events celebrating the community. The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will take place on Sunday, May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indianapolis residents, organizations, and partners come together to make the event spectacular with events all around the city. The countdown signage, which includes renaming downtown streets after Indy 500 drivers and the JW Marriott hotel façade takeover, has already begun.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark spoke to the media during her introductory press conference after being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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IMS announced the schedule for the 2024 Brickyard Weekend. It's time to mark your calendars and gear up for three days of thrilling racing action. The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series are set to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Brickyard Weekend on July 19-21.
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Paramount+ announced on Feb. 7 that all six episodes of the first season of the docuseries “100 Days To Indy” will be made available on the service globally for the first time Friday, Feb. 16, except Japan, which will follow Tuesday, April 19.
Read MoreExotic Feline Rescue Center
Meet Ra!
Imagine being confined in a rusty old circus cage with no hope of escaping. This was the reality for ten big cats, an elephant, and horses until the Exotic Felice Rescue Center intervened. Ra and seven other cats were rescued and given a second chance at life thanks to their tireless efforts. These majestic creatures can now roam freely in a safe and comfortable environment. Their story is a testament to the power of compassion and an organization's impact on the lives of needy animals. Visit the center to witness their remarkable work firsthand and learn how you can make a difference.
Indiana History
Wabash, Indiana, may have been a small river town in the early 19th century, but its advancements in the field of electricity led it to become the "First Electrically Lighted City" in the world.
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As a native of Indiana, I've always been fascinated by the wide array of haunted places that the state has to offer. From the eerie 100 Step Cemetery in Brazil to the chilling Barbee Hotel in Warsaw, Indiana is home to some truly spine-tingling locations.
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The Indiana Water Summit is an apolitical and inclusive annual forum that examines the complex interests and issues facing our water supply. It aligns with current legislative actions, providing a broad planning perspective and demonstrating the interdependency of water issues and the science behind the state of the waters. The 2024 Indiana Water Summit will be held August 21 & 22 at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis.
Save the date for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series doubleheader at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday, July 19, 2024! The event will feature the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 and the ARCA Menards Series, marking NASCAR's return to IRP. This doubleheader will kick off a thrilling week of auto racing in Indianapolis, bringing NASCAR's three national touring series to the city. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 is also the opening race of the Trucks Playoffs, adding even more excitement to the night! Tickets for the NASCAR doubleheader at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park are priced as follows: Reserved seat prices will be $45 each, while general admission tickets will be $35 each. Children 12 and under will receive a free general admission ticket when accompanied by a paying adult, and primitive camping is also free.
To celebrate the start of Brickyard Weekend and the 30th anniversary of the Brickyard 400, over 40 NASCAR haulers will parade down Main Street in Speedway in a family-friendly event with yard games, displays, a DJ, and race cars on display.
The Brownsburg Farmers Market runs annually in Brownsburg, Indiana, through the summer. Ranked 11th in Indiana by the American Farmland Trust: Farmers Market Coalition, the Brownsburg Farmers Market provides access to affordable, healthy, fresh food and handcrafted goods from local growers, producers, and artisans.
The games are free and open to the public. Come out and see the top 8 teams in the world!
Open Rain or Shine! Indiana Caverns is home to one of the Midwest's largest deposits of Ice Age bones. View Ice Age bones and fossils, travel through Big Bone Mountain, and see beautiful formations and a 40-foot waterfall.
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