Due to inclement weather predicted on Sunday, September 14, the Family Art Series will be at the George Washington School Auditorium. The school is located at 2215 W. Washington St., just 3 minutes from the White River State Park. Parking is available on the east side of the building. The show is scheduled to begin at 2:30PM.

So come out for FREE Opera at the George Washington Community School!

Congratulations are in order for the 2008 Family Arts Series at White River State Park! The Park was honored last Thursday when it received this year's ARTFUL Impact Award. It is an award given to an individual, an event, or an institution that made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the arts in central Indiana in the past 12 months.

Orson Mason, an Arts Council board member, said, "This summer series provided a number of arts organizations with additional performance opportunities and an unprecedented opportunity to reach new audiences."

Thanks to the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation and Lilly Endowment, the Family Arts Series has turned out to be a huge success. It has reached more than 3,000 audience members and there is still two more performances in September.

So come out and celebrate with us this Sunday, September 14 when Indianapolis Opera performs in the Park. The show is set to begin at 2:30pm at the outdoor Celebration Amphitheater in White River State Park. Indianapolis Opera in the Park will include familiar opera hits, the best of Broadway, as well as musical highlights of Indianapolis Opera's upcoming season. A FREE community event for all ages!

This Week at WRSP!!
Don't miss the last concert of the summer at The WhiteLies Lawn in White River State Park. Alice Cooper will perform with Cinder Road on Friday, August 22. The concert starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets $27.50-$50.00 and available in person at The Murat Centre Box Office (502 N. New Jersey Street) or at any Ticketmaster outlet location, On-line at www.livenation.com, By phone at (317) 239-5151 (Ticketmaster) or The Lawn Box Office on the day of the show 2hours before show time.

This Saturday (August 23rd) at the White River State Park, Asante Children's Theatre will be performing in the FREE Family Arts Series. This Zimbabwe tale titled Strange Creature focuses on family relationships. African drums and dance are used by the young talented professionals ranging in age from 12 to 21. ACT commits itself to bringing community theater back to the community in this family-friendly performance.

The entire event is FREE. It is held outdoors at the Celebration Amphitheater of the White River State Park. Food will be available for purchase. Guests can bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets.

Have a fabulous week and we will see you at the Park!

CHECK IT OUT!!
Animals and All That Jazz "Sing the Night Away" brings music to the most distinctive venue in the city, the middle of Zoo grounds. The concert series runs from 5:30-8:30pm, offering a rare chance to experience the ambiance of the Zoo after hours. This event is free for members and included with regular Zoo admission. This weeks performer is Brenda Williams and Cold Fusion. For more information visit www.indyzoo.com

Join us on Friday night for one of the last concerts at the WhiteLies Lawn for the 2008 summer series. O.A.R. (...of a Revolution) with special guest, Ozamatli will rock the stage starting at 7pm. Tickets are $30 in advance and $33 on the day of the show. Tickets are still available at the Murat Centre Box Office or the WhiteLies Lawn Box Office which will open 2 hours prior to show time.

THIS WEEK AT WHITE RIVER STATE PARK
Special thanks to everyone that spent Saturday evening with us in White River State Park. Over a thousand people came out to see Shakespeare on the Canal: Merchant of Venice. Unfortunately, we have a couple of weeks before the next Family Arts Series performance, but there is plenty of other things to do this week at the Park.

Wilco will perform tonight on the WhiteLies Lawn stage. Doors open at 6:30 PM and Bon Iver will open the show at 7:30 PM. General admission tickets at $29.50 and reserved seats are $36.50. Tickets are still available at the Murat Centre Box Office or the WhiteLies Lawn Box Office which will open 2 hours prior to show time. The following items are permitted at concerts on The Lawn:
* Sealed Plastic Bottled Water (1 per person)
* The Lawn will provide lawn chairs (as available on a first-come, first-served basis) for the event to be turned in after the show. [Unless otherwise permitted by artist management]
* Blanket(s)
* Audio, video, & camera policies are determined per show by artist management.

The Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour featuring Boys Like Girls, Good Charolette and Metro Station hits Indy on Wednesday, August 6 at the WhiteLies Lawn. Doors open at 5:00PM. General Admission tickets at $25 in advance and $30 day of show. Purchase your tickets at the Murat Centre Box Office or the WhiteLies Lawn Box Office which will open 2 hours prior to show time. The following items are permitted at concerts on The Lawn:
* Sealed Plastic Bottled Water (1 per person)
* The Lawn will provide lawn chairs (as available on a first-come, first-served basis) for the event to be turned in after the show. [Unless otherwise permitted by artist management]
* Blanket(s)
* Audio, video, & camera policies are determined per show by artist management.

Also, don't forget to check out Groovin' In The Garden at Easley Winery this Tuesday at 5:00 PM and Animals and All That Jazz Thursday night at 5:00 PM.

Enjoy the music!

Website Listings: www.inwhiteriver.com/lawn, www.easleywinery.com/groovin, www.indyzoo.com

It was a gorgeous weekend in Indianapolis and White River State Park was filled with people enjoying the outdoors. If you missed last Saturday's FREE Family Arts Series performance, don't worry we have another show coming up this weekend.

White River State Park and the Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre (HART) is proud to present Shakespeare on the Canal - Merchant of Venice on Saturday, August 2. Set in an outdoor amphitheater by the river, HART hopes to become a summer destination, sharing the wit and wisdom of Shakespeare. The FREE performance starts at 8pm in the outdoor Celebration Amphitheater. So grab your blankets and picnic baskets to enjoy the entertainment from the grass. For more information visit, www.inwhiteriver.com or call 317-233-2434.

Looking for a way to relax after a long day at work? Join us every Tuesday and Saturday, for Groovin' In The Gardens at Easley Winery. Guests can enjoy free live music, weekly wine specials and food. Order carry-out from several local restaurants for delivery right to your wine garden table, including Bazbeaux, Santorini's greek food, Circle City Pizza, and a new addition this year: Fair Oaks Dairy offering fresh baked breads and artisan cheeses. Also new in '08 are Easley Kid Cups with sparkling grape juice, nuts, dried fruit, coloring book and crayons. Groovin' is a blast for the whole family! Enjoy your summer with Easley Winery. May 20th thru Sept. 30th. Tuesdays from 5-7pm and Saturdays 2-5pm. For more information visit www.easleywinery.com/groovin/

Animals and All That Jazz "Sing the Night Away" brings music to the most distinctive venue in the city, the middle of Zoo grounds. The concert series runs from 5:30-8:30pm, offering a rare chance to experience the ambiance of the Zoo after hours. This event is free for members and included with regular Zoo admission. This weeks performer is Gregg Bacon. For more information visit www.indyzoo.com

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in downtown Indianapolis? Come on over to White River State Park and rent all kinds of bikes and boats to ride along the canal and Park trails. Wheel Fun Rental provides fun for the whole family! Try the fleet of pedal powered recreational cycles and boats. Offering 4 Wheel Surrey Bikes, Cruisers, Tandems, Quad Sports, Choppers, Deuce Coupes, Pedal Boats and Kayaks. EBike rentals located next to Indiana State Museum and boat rentals on canal walk at the corner of Ohio / West Streets. Have a family excursion or bring a group down we have affordable rentals starting at $5.00 per bike. Unique bikes, boats and way more!

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships Presented by Lilly is a world-class ATP Tour tennis event held annually in Indianapolis, and is a part of the Olympus US Open Series. The 2008 event starts Saturday, July 12 at the Indianapolis Tennis Center on the campus of IUPUI. Daily tickets for the 2008 Indianapolis Tennis Championships Presented by Lilly are now on sale. They can be purchased by calling 800-622-LOVE or by visiting any Ticketmaster location. For more information please go to www.tennisindy.com.

Come dressed to impress with your resume' in hand this Thursday for the WTHR-TV 13 Employment Opportunity Fair! Be prepared for on spot interviews and networking opportunities. Location: Indiana Convention Center, 500 Ballroom Time: 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Kick off your weekend early with a concert at The WhiteLies.tv Lawn stage both Thursday and Friday night. Thursday night Jason Mraz and Gavin DeGraw will headline the Uncle Sam Jam presented by WZPL and LiveNation. Mraz tours in support of his latest CD, "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things" featuring the single "I'm Yours." DeGraw tours for the first time in four years, after the release of his new self-titled CD. Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. For tickets visit www.inwhiteriver.com/lawn Friday nights show features Umphrey's McGee and special guest Soundtribe Sector 9. Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. For tickets visit www.inwhiteriver.com/lawn

TEMPORARY CLOSING!
Due to a damaged water line in the construction site of the new Marriott Hotel Complex, The State Museum and IMAX will again be closed today (Friday, July 11).

Citizens Thermal Energy has been on site and in control of the situation since a short time after the incident occurred. Their efforts have been slowed due to the depth of the water line, which is 18 feet below grade, and a fiber optic cable that runs directly above the water line.

The leak was finally exposed at 8:44 p.m. yesterday. Since that time, CTE has continued to assess the damage and determine the best suitable fix. They have also continued to excavate the area and prepare the broken pipe for whatever the repair may entail.

Unfortunately, we do not have an estimated time as to when the repair will be complete and the line will be back in service. We will provide you additional information as we receive it.

We appreciate and thank you for your continued patience and understanding.