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Round the Ripple - by Bill Malcolm
posted: Jun. 23, 2017

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NEW TRAIL OPEN
Don't you love the new trail that runs along the canal from the Fresh Thyme/Coil complex. It's finally open and is a gem.


PACK THE PARKS AND MORE AT BROAD RIPPLE PARK
Lots happening at Broad Ripple Park including:
• Pack the Parks on July 8th, 2017. Pool will have free admission. They will have fun games and prizes there as well.
• Sean Imboden Large Ensemble will play the July Summer Concert at Broad Ripple on July 14th at 6:30pm. Admission is free.
• Wizard Expo on July 18th, 2017, from 10:00-11:30am. Cost is $7/child and preregistration is required.


IMA SCHEDULES SUMMER EVENTS
The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a lot going on this summer including:
Mini Golf at the IMA - Now through September 2, 2017
Explore the natural world on our brand new mini golf course that's perfect for the whole family and guests of all ages. Mini Golf at the IMA is returning with new, artist designed holes inspired by the nature all around us. Come putt past lions, through glaciers and learn about honey bees. Grab a drink or snack at the clubhouse. Lead support for Mini Golf at the IMA is provided by Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. Additional support is provided by Sun King Brewery, Sycamore Advisors, LLC, and the Volunteers of the IMA. This program is part of the IMA's ARTx series, made possible by a gift from the Efroymson Family Fund.
Outdoor Movies - June 2-Aug. 25, 2017 / Doors open at 7 p.m., films begin at dusk
IMA Amphitheater
Since 1976, IMA has hosted outdoor film screenings from black-and-white classics to pop culture favorites. Enjoy a classic film under the stars at the IMA, this year guests can also see films on Saturday evenings as well. Show your ATM, debit, or credit card from The National Bank of Indianapolis and receive $1 off your ticket. This discount is valid for on-site purchases only, though cardholders may call the ticket line at 317-955-2339 in advance to reserve their tickets. Doors open at 7 p.m., followed by interactive pre-show programming. Films begin at dusk. Learn more about the Summer Nights Film Series and the movie line-up at www.imamuseum.org/summer-nights.
Summer Solstice: Film, Food & Music on June 24, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres
Welcome summer's return with an evening of film, food and music in Indy's urban oasis, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres. Bring your blankets and chairs for a picnic from a mix of Indy food trucks. Music by Cyrus Youngman and the Kingfishers starts at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the 1980s classic, Harry and the Hendersons starting at 9:15 p.m.
Orchid Basics Class on June 29, 2017 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse. $40 Members / $50 Public
Learn what you need to get started growing an orchid at home, along with proper plant selection and care. Using plants from the IMA's collection, instructor Ian Wilhite will give insights into watering and fertilizing for success. Each participant will repot an orchid to take home. Along the way learn about what you'll need to do to encourage your orchids to come back year after year. All supplies provided. Advanced registration required.



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




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