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The Indiana Historical Society's storytelling series will feature Lyn Ford telling What Folks Told Me and What they Didn't Feb. 2. Additionally, African American Soldiers in WWI is highlighted Feb. 6. The exhibit Sharing the Dream: Indiana Acts for Civil Rights runs through March 31 at the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.
The Indiana Repertory Theatre is featuring Eli Lilly & Co. presents The Power of One Feb. 2 - March 8. The fascinating lives of Rosa Parks, Madam C.J. Walker, and Harriet Tubman come to life in an exploration of African-American women who each made significant contributions to her community and our country.
Box offices are busy all over Downtown
The month of February offers a wide variety of performances at several Downtown venues. The Indiana Repertory Theatre is also showing Doubt by John Patrick Shanley through Feb. 9. Kick off the month right with Happy Hour at the Symphony Feb. 7 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Lilly Classical Series take place Feb. 1, 2, 15, 16, 21-23 & 29. Or sample Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Northwest Pops Series Three Mo' Tenors Feb. 8 - 10. The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Mood Indigo: A Vocal Jazz Tribute takes place Feb. 10 at the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.
Broadway in Indianapolis presents Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 5 - 7 and My Fair Lady March 4 -9 at the Murat Centre. Head to the Madame Walker Theatre Center for The Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana presents From Shakespeare with Love Feb. 15 & 16,
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Feb. 22 or Singsation 2008 Feb. 25.
For some eccentric entertainment, check out Menopause the Musical at the American Cabaret Theatre running through March 30. Enjoy The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh playing Feb. 7 - March 2 at the Phoenix Theatre. For youngsters interested in theatre, look into the Young Actors Theatre Spring Acting Classes Feb. 9 - May 18.
February family time
Step in from the cold to a warm Tropical Adventure in the Hilbert Conservatory at White River Gardens through Feb. 17. You'll forget it is still winter standing in this tropical oasis surrounded by exotic flowers and palm trees! The Children's Museum of Indianapolis welcomes a familiar friend Jan. 19 - Aug. 3: Curious George: Let's Get Curious. Don't forget Feb. 7 is the Target Free Family Night from 4 - 8 p.m. Two other great childhood characters will be at the Indiana Historical Society Feb. 9 for the Raggedy Ann & Andy Tea - A Day at the Fair.
The Indiana State Museum hosts the Indiana Art Fair and the Really Big Short Film Festival Feb. 22 & 23. Let the beauty of art warm you! In addition to shopping for art, Friday evening will feature short films by Indiana filmmakers.
Sports action!
Conseco Fieldhouse will see plenty of action in February and March. The Indiana Pacers are home nine days in February. Check out www.pacers.com for the complete game schedule. The Indiana Ice play the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and will "pack the house" Feb. 23 Downtown.
Get ready for basketball action in March! IHSAA Girls State Basketball Finals take place March 1 at Conseco Fieldhouse. Next come the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament March 6 -9 and Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament March 13 - 16, both in Conseco Fieldhouse. Get ready to cheer on your favorite college teams.
Find several ways to stay active this winter. Those training for the mini-marathon should check out the 500 Festival Mini Marathon Training Series - 5K Feb. 9. Find more information at www.500festival.com. Another great way to keep on top of those training regimens is the Polar Bear Run & Walk Feb. 23 at the Indiana War Memorial. Visit www.kenlongassoc.com for event details.
Celebrate V and P Days
It's not too late to make Valentine's Day plans. Beat the rush and head to the WFYI Indy Wine Festival Feb. 8 to sample more than 400 local and international wines from many of Indiana's finest wineries and distributors. The Morris-Butler House Museum offers a Valentine's Dinner & Concert Feb. 9 & 14. Make your reservations early to dine at one of Downtown's many restaurants.
Take time to recognize our forefathers on President's Day Feb. 18. Both the President Benjamin Harrison Home and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are holding President's Day celebrations.
Trash Wraps are new and improved
Starting in mid-February, 194 Downtown trash receptacles will be dressed up with new vinyl trash wraps. The vibrant, clean new wraps are blue and green with the message "Put Litter in its Place" and "Keep Downtown Clean." The goal of this initiative is to encourage consumers to put trash in its place and raise public awareness of Downtown cleanliness. The Trash Wrap program originated in 2000 when Indianapolis Downtown Inc.'s Cleaning Advisory Committee decided to transform trash receptacles into basketball hoops using decorative orange basketball aprons. The Trash Hoops were introduced as part of NCAA Final Four preparations to the festive scene, and were such a hit with visitors, businesses and the community, that they now appear every spring. For more information, call IDI at 237.2222.
For more information about any of these events or IDI programs, please contact Jennifer at 237.2202 or jhanson@indydt.com or Megan at 237.2207 or megan@indydt.com.
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