Are you ready for a “Culture Punch” this weekend!? Get your lawn chairs and beach blankets and get ready to chill, vibe out and enjoy live music, food and surprise performances!
CULTURE PUNCH (n.) – 1. a refreshing blend of cultures, art and music, mixed together to create an experience for the HUMAN FAMILY to enjoy. 2. An annual festival where 2-4 high schools will be selected to collaborate and produce; forming connections and expanding perspectives.
Indianapolis natives, Najah Tai and Brittny “No.E” Williams, known as the production duo “No Limits”, along with Eric Moore are teaming up with Harrison Center for the Arts, Lawrence North High School, Herron High School, Taste of Indy, Alexander Coleman Dance Company, the Empowherment Daily Devotional Corporation and several other Indianapolis based businesses and sponsors to bring central Indiana together at the 1st Annual Culture Punch Music and Art Festival.
Both women saw the need to unite communities from different parts of the city to strengthen the human family and give the people of Indianapolis a night to make new connections and enjoy art and music. The event, on Saturday July 17th, will feature local music artists, visual artists, businesses as well as a surprise headlining performance with Mrs. Indiana 2020- Justus Kelley and the Lawrence North Fierce Felines Dance Team.
“We are doing this for the community!” said the team of two.
All event proceeds are going right back to the organizations involved.
“Our passion is giving back! We wanted to support the youth and art organizations in the city. It is so exciting to host an event this size to support causes near and dear to our hearts.”
The team is accepting sponsors until July 10th. No Limits Productions is a production company centered on strengthening the human family by providing opportunities for communities and cultures to collaborate and create without limits.
If you would like to donate or become a sponsor of the 1st Annual Culture Punch Art & Music Festival, please contact Brittny Williams at (317) 987- 5140 or send an email to info.nolimitsproductions@gmail.com.
ATTN: Bring your lawn chairs, beach blankets and be prepared to chill, vibe out and enjoy live music, food and surprise performances!
Date and time
Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
Location
Greenwood Park Mall
1251 U.S. Highway 31 North
Greenwood, IN 46142
For more information visit:
Website: bw4524.wixsite.com/culturepunch
Facebook: Culture Punch
Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/culture-punch-tickets-160219421603
There’s a little bit of everything, and all things fun coming to Franklin Country this weekend!
Mikel Beck, Executive Director of Experience Franklin County, Indiana (along with Clara the Canoefest Chicken) joined us today to share what you can expect from Canoefest and other summer events.
Canoefest Events
Friday, June 25, 2021 – Main Street, Brookville
- Chicken Frying Contest and Judging — Teams needed, enter here:
- Brookville Blazin’ Inferno Challenge
- Main Street Classic Cruise
- Chicken Calling Contest – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 26, 2021 – New Locations
- Canoe races at Morgan’s Canoe Livery (Biathlon, Championship & Recreational Races) Sign up here:
- American Legion & Along the Whitewater River in the Brookville Town Park
- Craft Fair
- Kids Fest
- Music
- Canoe race awards
- Chicken and Porkchop Dinners at the American Legion
- Craft Brew Fest
- Fireworks
Franklin County is also working with Indiana On Tap for the first Brookville Brewfest, Metamora Music Festival and Antique machinery show, so stay tuned for updates on that.
For more information visit:
Facebook: Franklin County Indiana Welcome Center
Instagram: Franklin_County_Welcome_Center
“Thrifnic,” they’re calling it, “A Won of a Kind picnic event where style and design collide.” This is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up, enjoy a beautiful day in the sun and take gorgeous photos. You can also meet some of Indy’s most stylish and like-minded people. Erica Scott, thrift expert and Tiffany Fields, owner of Creatiff + Co, are teaming up for this fun event. They joined us today to share all the details.
Socially distant and outdoor — this is a unique event to attend and a chance to display your style from the inside out. It’s hosted at a beautiful private venue. There will be entertainment, music by DJ Duck, games, and giveaways.
There are two ticket options:
1. Bring Your Own Blanket and accents for your picnic: Please max 4 persons per blanket. Guests will receive complimentary artisan cheese boxes provided by caterer which include a serving of Herbed fromage, Homemade fig jam, Aged Cheese, Soft Cheese, Crackers and Fruit. Feel free to pack your own picnic basket as well! Use code “Indy Style” for a discount.
2. The worry free option of having your section pre-styled for you: Solo attendee? Want less fuss? This ticket allows for a seat at the styled MAIN raised table. Includes table settings, props, designated seat and a #Thriftnic souvenir. Guests will receive complimentary artisan cheese boxes provided by venue which includes Herbed fromage, Homemade fig jam, Aged Cheese, Soft Cheese, Crackers and Fruit. Feel free to pack your own picnic basket as well!
“Thriftinic” is taking place at Traders Point Creamery on Sunday, June 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There are no refunds. There is a rain date for inclement weather, and tickets are transferable.
No tickets will be available day of event.
To purchase tickets to this event visit, click here.
For more from the organizers visit their Instagram pages, @TheFlyWon and @CreatiffLiving.
Sunshine on your face, food and drink at the ready, and your best friends gathered on the lawn at 2021’s peak society event, the Wicket World of Croquet. This is an annual signature soiree of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the White River State Park for one year only to allow for more physical distancing.
Whitney Ball, special events & marketing manager for Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site joined us today with all the details. Here’s more from her:
Proceeds from the event help to educate more than 18,000 children annually. You may register your team of two here, which includes entrance into the tournament, the use of fine equipment, drinks from Sun King Brewery, lunch and more.
Don’t want to play, but want to stay? Register for a Porch Party ticket here to receive drinks and lunch and the chance to hang with friends without the pressure of the competition.
Croquet was popularized in the U.S. by the East Coast literati and the West Coast glitterati, so be sure to dress to impress in your game whites for this exclusive event. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed participants.
Advance registration is required. This is a rain or shine event, and it will be COVID-19 compliant.
What: ‘Wicket World of Croquet’
When: Saturday, June 5, 10am – 4:30pm
Where: White River State Park
For more information vist, PresidentBenjaminHarrison.org.
The IMPD Horse Patrol has been around for nearly forty years, and keeping them in Indy is truly a team effort. You can help support their mission by attending their upcoming fundraiser, “Polo at Sunset,” at the Hickory Hall Polo Club in Boone County.
Chris Golightly, executive director of IMPD Horse Patrol joined us on Indy Style this morning to tell us all about their purpose, funding and this Friday’s event.
What most people do not know is the IMPD Horse Patrol unit is not fully funded by the City’s budget.
City funding pays for hay, grain, bedding, shoeing the horses, basic vet costs, officer salaries, basic facility upkeep/services/utilities and trucks/trailers.
The association supplements this by raising funds that support:
Purchasing horses, officer training and travel to those classes, fences, grooming supplies, salt blocks, tack (saddles, bridles, bits), horse training aids.
“Polo at Sunset” on Aug. 14 raises a portion of these funds for the IMPD Horse Patrol.
Our IMPD Horse Patrol website outlines all prices and details on the event. Cost for general admission is $20 per carload. We also have tailgate spots starting at $100 per carload.
It’s at Hickory Hall Polo Club in Boone County and it’s of course outside, which is where most people want to be right now.
It’s a family event that includes a flyover with a candy drop and of course Polo!
This unit was formed in 1983 with the idea that more patrols needed to be in the downtown area but presented in a positive way.
The unit started with six officers, seven horses, a truck and a horse trailer.
Today there are seven officers and eight active horses.
In crowd management situations, One horse is equal to 10 officers on the ground—protecting in crowds, holding a line.
People can see the unit working at community and school events, city events (ex. Indy 500, Colts games) and patrols our Downtown and other city areas daily to keep us safe.
The horses and officers can be approached, and the patrol is proactively going into our neighborhoods throughout the city over the next few weeks.
Officers and horses are joining food truck vendors each week for small block party type events.
Our officers are here to support the community and work with people in neighborhoods.
For more information, visit impdmountedpatrol.org.
The Fishers Pop-Up Concert Series, brought to you by Fishers Parks, is coming to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.
Presented by IU Health Saxony, these free shows will offer something for everyone in a first come, first served limited-capacity outdoor setting with social distancing measures in place due to COVID-19 recommendations.
Shows
Toy Factory: 2 Shows 1 Night! Friday, July 24: SHOW 1- 6:30-8 p.m. SHOW 2- 8:30-10 p.m. Toy Factory is a high-energy, non-stop party! Come enjoy their full-throttle spins on popular songs you know and love. Toy Factory is a local favorite, they always bring the beat and won’t stop until you move your feet!
Huckleberry Funk: 2 Shows 1 Night! Friday, August 21: SHOW 1- 6:30-8 p.m. SHOW 2- 8:30-10 p.m. Huckleberry Funk is a dynamic Funk, R&B and Soul band based in Bloomington. Their recently sold-out live show at the HI-FI and several others has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting and entertaining live performances in the Midwest. At the heart of a Huckleberry Funk show, the audience can expect powerhouse vocals, extraordinary guitar solos, a touch of east coast horns, and rock-solid grooves.
8th Annual Fishers Blues Fest Friday and Saturday, September 4-5 from 7 – 11 p.m. End the summer with Fishers Blues Fest, a Fishers Labor Day tradition! The free, two-night event includes performances by renowned local and nationally award-winning blues artists. Artist lineup will be announced soon at www.npdamp.com.
Safety precautions
- Capacity will be limited
- Face masks strongly recommended
- Patrons will be required to sit within the pre-determined socially distant seating arrangements
- Hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations will be available throughout the venue
- Vendor lines will require 6-foot spacing between each guest
For more information on the shows visit, npdamp.com.
You can enjoy a summer concert live, in-person and socially distanced this weekend at the Lincoln Ampitheatre in Lincoln City, IN.
On Sunday, June 28 at 5 p.m. CT. Chris Shaffer will perform. Shaffer is best known as the front man for The Why Store, which was formed in Muncie, Indiana, in the 1980s.
What has the Lincoln Amphitheatre done in response to Covid-19?
- The Lincoln Amphitheatre rescheduled its 2020 full capacity performance series to 2021.
- Season ticket and single ticket refunds have been made available.
- While not expected, partial donations back to the Amphitheatre are much appreciated during the refund process, to help the venue navigate this unprecedented time.
We know now what’s NOT happening at the Lincoln Amphitheatre, but what WILL go on in 2020?
- Rentals. We have filled several weekends this summer with rentals for dance and gymnastic recitals and competitions. With a vast stage, we are able to spread the dancers out across a pretty wide and deep space. The 1,500 seating capacity provides socially-distanced appropriate seating easily for 250 people (current figures) and, if the state progresses into stage 5 of the Governor’s Back on Track plan as scheduled on July 4, we can safely bump that number up to 375. By holding multiple performances per weekend, we can spread out their audiences and safely maintain social distance guidelines.
- Live music. We had already been developing a small Sunday series of performances called “Amp Unplugged” since the end of last season. By design, the Amp Unplugged series are smaller, acoustic-oriented performances that will have a limited number of seats/tickets spread out across our 1,500 capacity seating area in a social distancing-appropriate manner. “Amp Unplugged” is presented by Kyana Woodstock, we will have one at the end of June, two Sundays in July, two Sundays in August, and two Sundays in September.
About the Amp Unplugged Performers
- Sunday, June 28, 5 p.m. central time: Chris Shaffer of The Why Store. A veteran of the 1990s regional and national music scene. Shaffer, known for his intense and emotional songwriting, enjoyed regional and national exposure with The Why Store which released two albums on the MCA-subsidiary Way Cool Records— leading to fame and name recognition, as well as an instantly recognizable catalog of songs, that he enjoys to this day. For additional information about Shaffer, visit www.thewhystoreband.com.
- Sunday, July 12, 5 p.m. central time: Adam Hood. For more than a decade, Alabama native Adam Hood has left his mark on stage and in the writing room, carving out a southern sound that mixes soul, country, and American roots music into the same package. An in-demand songwriter, his songs have been recorded and released by such powerhouse artists as Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Lee Ann Womack, as well as up and coming artists like Brent Cobb. For additional information about Hood, visit www.AdamHood.com.
- Sunday, July 26, 5 p.m. CT: Paul McDonald. a top 10 finalist in the tenth season of the hit TV show American Idol. McDonald is a creative force that has been touring nonstop since the release of his debut solo album “Modern Hearts”. Most recently, McDonald toured in 2019 with the Grammy-nominated trio Hanson. A Huntsville, Ala., native and current East Nashville resident, McDonald’s broadly resonant musicality has garnered him millions of Spotify streams and international acclaim and coverage from the likes of Rolling Stone magazine, Billboard magazine, MTV, and has enabled him to tour the world and share the stage with a diverse array of classic and current icons. Select performance highlights include sharing the stage with artists such as Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, The Revivalists, Zac Brown, Father John Misty, Emmylou Harris, and appearances at such iconic festivals such as Bonnaroo and SXSW. He has appeared on nationally-televised programs “Good Morning America”, “The Today Show”, NBC’s “Parenthood”, and “The Tonight Show”. For additional information about Paul McDonald, visit www.thePaulMcDonald.com.
Why is this relevant and what makes the Lincoln Amphitheatre unique?
- Our intent is to continue to serve the state and region with much needed art and culture opportunities this summer while using to our advantage the unique qualities of being an outdoor, fully-covered space with a seating area large enough to account for social distancing guidelines.
- With a lot of area festivals, fairs, etc., being postponed into 2021 or canceled altogether, we are one of the only spaces that will have live music in 2020 and we hope that people take advantage of the opportunity to visit us. We are uniquely adapting to this in a way that we are kind of at a unique advantage to adapt—fully covered, limited ticketing in a large volume of seats to keep separation, open air yet fully covered, and any facility (restrooms, concessions) that would have re-circulated air gets hit by ultraviolet light before going back out into the vents.
- Lincoln City, Indiana, is a perfect day drive destination from just about anywhere.
How much are tickets?
All Amp Unplugged performances are general admission (w/ social distancing guidelines in place) and $9.95 per ticket. All tickets can be purchased at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or by calling 812-937-2329.