As promised, these are some of the events and activities taking place in and around Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel and the entire Hamilton County area over the next few weeks:
"History On Tap" Beer Tastings at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers – beer tastings from six local craft brewers, plus Douglas Wissing will discuss his book "Indiana One Pint at a Time: A Traveler’s Guide to Indiana’s Breweries." Ages 21+ only. Date: Friday, June 15, 6:00 PM; Tickets: $25 ($12 designated driver). Call 317-776-6006 for more information.
3rd Annual Joshua’s Ride 4 Riley at Carmel Cyclery Bicycle Shop, 230 West Carmel Drive, Carmel – a charity bike ride on the Monon Trail with adult and kids rides, kids activities, live music, silent auction, bounce house, and more. Proceeds benefit Riley Children’s Hospital. Date: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 1:30 PM. Call 317-575-8588.
"Who Let the Dogs Out" Golf Outing at Prairie View Golf Club, 7000 Longest Drive, Carmel – 9th annual outing to benefit the Indiana Canine Assistance Network (ICAN), who trains and places assistance dogs. Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012; shotgun start at 12:30 PM. Entry Fee: $200 ($300 twosome; $600 foursome). Sponsorships available. Call 317-250-6450.
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers – Take a trip to the past and participate in authentic Fourth of July fun straight from the 1800s. Dates: Monday, July 2 – Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call 317-639-4300 for more information.
3rd Annual Bike It! Charity Bike Ride in Westfield, Redman Park, Main Street, Westfield – a 5-mile family ride or 20- and 50-mile rides to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Rider packs, commemorative apparel, snack stations, free water. Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 8:00 AM. Call 317-605-4467 for more information.
Jazz on the Square, Main Street, Noblesville – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM; enjoy the smooth sounds and ambiance of the annual Jazz Squared Concert Series! Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic basket for a cool time on a hot night. Next up: Cathy Morris on July 6.
Pizza PLUS Express, Indiana Transportation Museum, Forest Park, Noblesville – Saturday, July 7 / July 21, departing from Noblesville’s Forest Park at 5:00PM. This unique experience makes a great family outing for a summer Saturday night. Enjoy a ride on a beautifully restored antique train and dinner in one of three great restaurants located near the courthouse square in downtown Tipton.
Classic Movie Nights:
- Farmers’ Markets – Spend some time checking out locally produced meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, honey, fudge, hand-dipped ice cream, breads and cookies, pies, and lots more. Local-area Farmers Markets include:
- Wilson Farm Market, 1720 East 256th Street, Arcadia (US Hwy 31 and 256th Street) – daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Westfield Farmers’ Market, 130 Penn Street, Westfield (one block north of Main Street (Hwy 32) next to City Hall) – every Friday from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Carmel Farmers’ Market at the Palladium, 3 Center Green, Carmel – every Saturday from 8 AM – 11:30 AM
- Theatre and Concerts:
- "Once Upon a Shoe" at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, Carmel – This Jr. Civic Musical is a fully staged musical presented by kids, for kids. Dates: June 15-20: Fri at 7 PM, Sat at 5 PM, Mon/Tue at 10 AM and 1 PM, and Wed at 1 PM. Tickets: $8 – 10.00. Call 317-843-3800 for more information.
- “Hollywood Arms” at the Belfry Theatre,10690 Greenfield Avenue, Noblesville – A funny and deeply moving story of three generations of women pursuing their dreams, based on Carol Burnett’s best-selling memoir. Dates: June 8-9, 15-17, 22-24: Fri/Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 2 PM; Tickets: $15 ($12 under 13). For more information, call 317-773-1085.
- Songbook Hall of Fame Gala at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel – With special guests Barry Manilow, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and the family of Cole Porter. Date: Saturday, June 16, 6:00 PM. (Please verify the start time with the venue. Tickets: $500 ($5000 table of 10; $7500 corporate table). Call 317-819-3521 for more information.
- Marsh Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers – Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, with Ryan McAdams, Conductor and Stephen Beus, Piano. Date: Saturday, June 16, 8:00 PM; FREE Admission. Call 317-639-4300 for more information.
- Dave Matthews Band in Concert at Klipsch Music Center, 12880 East 146th Street, Noblesville – Dates: Two shows on June 22-23 at 7 PM. Tickets: Venue Box Office or Ticketmaster. Call 317-776-8181 for information.
- Parsons Dance Live at the Tarkington Theater, The Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel – Part of the 2011-2012 Dance Series at the Carmel Palladium. Date: Friday, June 22, 8:00 PM; Tickets: Venue Box Office. Call 317-843-3800.
- Marsh Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers – "Heroes and Victors — Music from Sports Greatest Films," with Alfred Savia, Conductor. Dates: Friday, June 22 & Saturday, June 23 at 8 PM; FREE Admission. Call 317-639-4300 for more information.
- Jennie DeVoe Live at Midwest School of Voice, West Main Street, Carmel – featuring a live music performance by Indy’s own singer-songwriter as she shares her music and her journey in an intimate, salon concert setting. Photo opportunities available with attendees. Date: Sunday, June 24, 4:00 PM; Tickets: $165. For more information, call 317-660-1372.
- Lady Antebellum in Concert at Klipsch Music Center, 12880 East 146th Street, Noblesville – Date: Sunday, June 24 at 7 PM. Tickets: Venue Box Office or Ticketmaster. Call 317-776-8181 for information.
- Phish in Concert at Klipsch Music Center, 12880 East 146th Street, Noblesville – Dates: Thursday, June 28 & Friday, June 29 at 7:30 PM. Tickets: Venue Box Office or Ticketmaster. Call 317-776-8181 for information.
- Marsh Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers – "The Music of Queen," with Brent Havens, Conductor and Brody Dolyniuk, Vocals. Dates: Friday, June 29 & Saturday, June 30 at 8 PM; FREE Admission. Call 317-639-4300 for more information.
- Marsh Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers – Star Spangled Symphony," with Alfred Savia, Conductor and Daniel Narducci, Vocals. Dates: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 2 – 4 at 8 PM; FREE Admission. Call 317-639-4300 for more information.
- Forest Park Classics, Forest Park in Noblesville – every Friday evening in June & July, enjoy free classic movies, games, live music and activities for the whole family. Games & music begin at 8:00 PM, and the movie starts at dusk, around 9:30 PM. Next up on June 22: Africa Screams with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. View the complete schedule of Classic Movies at Forest Park.
- Chateau Thomas Wine Bar in Fishers, 8235 East 116th Street, Ste 235, Fishers – Love wine? Love classic movies? Love big screens? Need a break from the kids? Then call the sitter and join the crowd every Thursday at 6PM for the some of your favorites. Popcorn will be available. Next up on June 21: Three Godfathers, starring John Wayne. Download the Fishers Classic Movie Night Schedule PDF
As you can see, Summer 2012 is in full swing throughout Hamilton County. We will post more information about other events coming up later this summer over the next few weeks.
