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Give Dad a taste of Italy without going far! Old World Gondoliers, located in The Canal and White River State Park cultural district, is offering a $10 15-minute ride for all fathers on Father's Day. Dad must be accompanied by his children, so gather the family and make some memories! Call 491.4835 for details and reservations.
Visit the Madame Walker Theatre Center, located in the Indiana Avenue Cultural District, June 15 for a Father's Day Dinner Buffet from 12 - 5 p.m. Come celebrate fathers with good company, a tasty buffet and live entertainment. The buffet is priced at $20 for adults and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Call 317.236.2099 to make reservations or log on to www.walkertheatre.com for more information.
If dad is a sports fan, take him to the IHSAA Boys State Baseball Finals at Victory Field on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $9. Log on to www.ihsaa.org for more details. Or, head to Conseco Fieldhouse to see the Indiana Fever take on the San Antonio Silver Stars at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.feverbasketball.com for details.
Enjoy a show under the stars! The Lawn at White River State Park will host Death Cab for Cutie on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.thelawnatwrsp.com for more details.
Don't miss Indy Jazz Fest June 13 - 15 in Military Park. This three-day musical celebration spotlights the best in jazz, funk, R&B, blues, gospel and more! Don't miss performances by music legends Buddy Guy, John Legend, Dave Koz and
more. Ticket prices are $25 in advance and $35 on event days. Three-day passes are available for $65 and children 14 years and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. For more details, call 317.940.9944 or log onto www.indyjazzfest.net.
Downtown is your cultural destination this Father's Day! Check out the Indianapolis Zoo's newest exhibit- Koalas. Two Queensland koalas are on loan from the San Diego Zoo now through September 1, 2008. Check out www.indyzoo.org for details. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is hosting two new exhibits: Comic Book Heroes and Animation. Log on to www.childrensmuseum.org for details.
Receive a special "Think Big / Thank Dad" family discount when you bring Dad to the really big movies at the IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum. See special showings of Dolphins & Whales Tribes of the Ocean 3D and Hurricane on the Bayou for a limited Dad's Day weekend run. All family members receive $1.00 off for each IMAX ticket when you bring Dad to see an IMAX film at the Indiana State Museum on Father's Day weekend June 13, 14 or 15. Just say "We're with Dad!" when buying tickets. Also, IMAX has partnered with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to offer a special NASCAR 3D experience. Following the show, head out to the track for free admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. Visit www.imaxindy.com for show times and additional information.
Visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art to experience Yosemite: Art of an American Icon now through Aug. 9. Log on to www.eiteljorg.org for more information. Or stop by the Indiana Historical Society to see Your Are There: 1945 Hoosier Home Front. Admission and parking at the museum are free. Learn more at www.indianahistory.org.
Take dad on a ride he'll never forget! White River State Park offers Segway Tours at 9 and10 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. The price is $45 per rider. Call 569.0879 or log on to www.segwayofindiana.com for more information.
Visit one of the many festivals happening Downtown this weekend including the Italian Street Festival at Holy Rosary Church this Friday and Saturday evening. Or, take dad to the Talbot Street Art Fair going on this Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.indydt.com/summerfestivals08.html for more information on summer festivals.
Easley Winery is offering free wine education and tasting this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Also on Saturday, Easley will host their Groovin' in the Gardens series featuring the music by Bill Lancton from 2 - 5 p.m. Log on to www.easleywinery.com for more details.
Laugh or cry at one of the Mass Ave cultural district's theater performances this weekend. Discover improv at its funniest! Fathers receive FREE admission at ComedySportz Indianapolis June 13 - 15. Show time is 7:30 p.m., with an additional 10 p.m. show on Saturday. Call 317.951.8499 for more information or check out www.comedysportz.com. Enjoy the Phoenix Theatre's presentation of Some Men by Terrence McNally. Call 317.635.7529 or log on to www.phoenixtheatre.org for more information. Theatre on the Square will host Five Course Love, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Ticket information can be found at www.tots.org or by calling 637.8085. The American Cabaret Theatre opens Swing Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. In the Wholesale District, the Indiana Repertory Theatre is featuring The Fantasticks, one of the longest-running musicals. Log on to www.irtlive.com for show times.
Make dad feel special with a delicious meal
Food is always a good way to celebrate and Downtown Indianapolis offers more than 250 restaurants to choose from! Weber Grill is featuring their 1st Annual Barbeque and Bourbon Fest June 5 - July 4. Treat Dad to a delicious brunch at Champps Americana. Call 317.951.0033 for more details and reservations! Treat dad to a fresh catch at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Italian at Buca Di Beppo, a juicy steak at Dunaway's Palazzo Ossigeno, German specialties at the Rathskeller or something a little different at SI Restaurant and Lounge's champagne brunch. Take some time to enjoy the summer breeze and sunshine with dad at one of the many sidewalk cafes Downtown has to offer. Log on to http://www.indydt.com/sidewalkcafes.html for a list of outdoor dining options.
Don't forget that little something extra
Add a special touch to the Father's Day fun with a special gift. From power tools to sporting goods- Fusek's True Value Hardware is the place to find the perfect gift for Dad. Also, shop Circle Centre to find something for every dad from clothing to books and more.
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Downtown is open for summer fun! Downtown has more than 70,000 convenient, affordable parking spaces, making it easy to get where you need to be.
To help plan your route Downtown and search for parking by venue, visit www.indydt.com/dtmap.html.
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