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Round the Ripple - by Bill Malcolm

posted: Jul. 24, 2015

Open House fun at Art Center

Be an artist for the evening at the Indianapolis Art Center's Open House on August 7, 2015. The Art Center's studios will be open for free demonstrations and art activities. It runs from 6-8p. Details at www.indplsartcenter.org/openhouse

Mad for the Arts set for August 14

Experience the Swinging Sixties like never before at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtSparkle: Mad for the Arts fundraising gala! Dress up as your favorite character from Mad Men, or in your best 1960′s garb Friday August 14, 2015, from 6-10pm. Tickets are $150 for nonmembers with details at www.indplsartcenter.org/artsparkle

Installation Nation Event a Hit

The Primary Colours art event, Installation Nation, was held at the Art Center recently. The nonprofit arts organization, Primary Colours, will have an "Art vs. Art" event at the Vogue on September 25 according to Brian Short, President (See picture at right with his son Liam). The "top 32" art works will be on display at the September Broad Ripple Friday night gallery walk. There were many great exhibits including "Behind Closed Doors" art piece by local artist Lance Pruitt which let viewers peek inside the doors. All the work was very interactive and the Asian inspired tacos at the Food Truck were a nice touch too.

Installation Nation at Indianapolis Art Center

image courtesy of Bill Malcolm

image courtesy of Bill Malcolm

Pool closes August 2

Summer may just be getting started, but not for the BR Pool. Don't forget the Broad Ripple Park pool closes August 2, 2015. The only option for outdoor swimming now is the Monon Center in Carmel which usually stays open to Labor Day. (The Jordan Y is a membership facility.)

pool at Broad Ripple Park

image courtesy of Bill Malcolm

Ride Your Bike to the State Fair

Don't forget Pedal n Park will be at the State Fair again this year for a quick ride down the Monon from the Ripple. While at the Fair, don't forget to catch the State Fair Train for a trip through history up to Noblesville.

Crowds flock to outdoor symphony

Over 2,000 people attended the July 16 evening outdoor concert at Holliday Park by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. 50 members of the orchestra performed according to Jessica DiSanto of the Orchestra.

Holliday Park events

image courtesy of Bill Malcolm

Ruins exhibit work underway, bike racks coming

Also at Holliday Park, the renovation of the Ruins (exhibit) is well underway. The Friends of Holliday Park raised over $3.2 million for this and the exhibit hall renovation according to Sarah Kunz of Friends. Also coming to the ruins: bike racks. Kunz noted that another good idea would be a bike trail to/from Holliday Park. The Park lacks both.

Monon open 24 hours

Don't forget the Monon Trail is now legally open 24 hours a day.

Singing in the Rain: Outdoor movies and more at the IMA

Have you caught an outdoor movie at the Indianapolis Museum of Art? They are a summer treat. Here is a list of the upcoming ones and other fun stuff:

Summer Nights Film Series: Elf - July 24, 2015, IMA Amphitheater. $12 for public, $6 for members. Pre-show activities begin at 7 p.m. Film begins at dusk. Celebrate Christmas in July with presents, carols, and cheer!
Summer Nights Film Series: Major League - July 31, 2015, IMA Amphitheater. Before the show, make your own baseball card, unleash your fastball in the pitching booth and compete in baseball trivia.
Family Day: Field Day - Aug. 1, 2015, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres. Free and open to the public. Head out to the Park and test your athletic and artistic prowess
Talk & Walk: Gardening for Pollinators (Bees, Butterflies & Hummingbirds) - August 6, 2015, 6-7:30 p.m. Included with paid general admission; free for IMA members
Summer Nights Film Series: Singin' in the Rain - August 7, 2015, IMA Amphitheater, $12 for public, $6 for members. Pre-show activities begin at 7 p.m. Film begins at dusk.

Still more events in the Ripple

Thursday nights - Hotel Broad Ripple outdoor movies

July 23, 2015 - Country music from Whitney Erin performs at Holliday Park in an outdoor concert, 7 p.m. with food trucks including Spice Box.

July 26, 2015 - Family creek stomp at Holliday Park, 1:30 p.m.

July 31, 2015 - Michael Kelsey performs at Broad Ripple Park, 6:30 p.m.

Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com

bill@broadripplegazette.com

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