Here for the face to face Billy Joel and Elton John tribute show. The venue is beautiful and even…read morethough it's hot with beverages and food, it matures for a really great. He basically sit up on the hill with the performing group down to the bottom for a wonderful evening. You can bring your own food if you want or you can purchase it there, they have number of vendors, including, Snow, so much more. The performances are top level performances many of them include the Indian Symphony. Just traveling performers are truly at the top of you can get reserved parking for a charge, or just park for free out in front of the museum. Highly recommend a great place for a single, date, family, or group.

First time at Symphony on the Prairie! We were at a reserved table and got to bring food to share…read morewith our friends who would also be at our table. Enjoyed the music of Queen and had our charcuterie and sangria. I'd definitely get a table again! When seated at a reserved table you also have access to private air conditioned bathrooms. We were able to watch the performance of the stage or view the large overhead screen. The show was enjoyable and had one intermission. I was glad that I chose to wear dressy /casual since seats at the table seemed a bit more upscale than sitting in lawn chairs. Afterwards as long as you understand that leaving will take a while then it's really not bad. We chatted with a friend for a bit at her tailgate and then got in the line to leave.

This event had so many great vendors! The Beauty Bar at Geist, Merle Norman, The Dry Bar and Reveal…read moreBy Polish just to name a few. We started out the afternoon with a wine slushy from Daniel's Vineyard. Then the keynote speaker Nicole Pence Becker gave us the low down on self-love and self-care. We even got to see a makeup demonstration from Merle Norman. Then we all headed upstairs to the Love Loft to get pampered. All of the vendors had a booth set up to pamper you. I was lucky enough to have my hair done, make up applied, a wonderful hand message and spray tan on my arms! I wish there was an event like this once a month not once a year for Mother's Day! Thank you to all of the vendors that made this a great afternoon.

Had a great time at the Mamahood event with 150 plus other ladies, hosted by theCityMoms. A great…read morething about this event is that it was open all women, not just moms. A unique experience seeing women of all ages as well, some grandmas and aunts, and of course moms too. It started with a key note speaker who spoke the main downstairs area. There were a ton of great giveaways and each lady got a goodie bag as they arrived. There was an option to purchase a VIP tickets, which included an additional goody bag and a wine slushie. After the speaker, everybody was released to go explore all the offenders that were set up upstairs. this range from massages, to facials, to candles, to boutique, and even airbrush tanning. Many of the vendors were doing minis of their product, whether this be hair or massages, etc. Daniel's Vineyard was on hand selling glasses of wine and wine slushies. Their pizza was available for all the guests to snack on as they shopped & browsed. Love they're fire cooked pizzas!

Great event! Had a blast! It was great seeing all of the best of Indy! We tried drunken chicken at…read morethe Yats booth, alligator gumbo at Georgia Reese booth, cream ale at the Sun King booth and visited many other booths to check out different vendors! We received both Nuvo and Yelp swag, I can't wait to wear my Yelp fanny pack at the track next year! We made sure to hit up the photo booth and check in at Yelp to get my glamour lip added to my makeup by Sparkle! I loved the music and the venue at the Crane Bay! All in all this event was great and I can't wait to vote next year for the best of Indy and attend the next event! Two thumbs up to Yelp and Nuvo!

This was another fun YELP EVENT! It pays to check-in and post pictures! I had an opportunity to…read moresample items I normally would not have like the Alligator Gumbo from Georgia Reese's or the Drunken Chicken from Yats. AND I won the $50.00 Caplinger's Gift Certificate! !

What better way to spend an Independence Day than with friends, family and great music? I was…read moresurprised by several friends congratulation notifications that I won 2 tickets to this event that I'd already planned on attending. With family in town, we were seeking something that would provide entertainment for all ages. FSMF seemed to have us covered. After checking in with a friend who was already there, we were told there was no food or drinks for the kids, so we packed a cooler and picnic basket and headed out. Parking was easy, the same free lot that I always scope out. We made it over in time to see Kansas Bible Company representing local with each donned in a United States of Indiana shirt. The sound guy made it very uncomfortable to be under the tent to watch the show and pushed many away from the stage with the ear piercing volume that could have been easily managed. No I'm NOT too old - but it was too loud. A friend loaned the grandparents some chairs and we made our way through the crowds to say hello to all. There was a nice selection of local brews from New Day Meadery, Upland and Fountain Square Brewing Company. I saw some little ones running around with face paint, but they had packed up before we got there. The photo booth was a nice all ages addition to the event. Despite the overcast weather, the temps were perfect and the band line up kept the crowd happy. The kids had a blast splashing in the water out front and my teen found an amazing vintage swimsuit at Lux & Ivy who were set up next to United States of Indiana, who sold out of most of their merchandise. I'm sure the FSMF tees would have also sold out if they had been sold. I finally got to see Modoc, a band Elvis Mires has been raving about for ages, and was blown away. Needless to say, they have several new fans in my home. We left before the last band, thanking all responsible for a wonderful day. With this being their inaugural event, I hope the upcoming years may bring some of Ft. Square's best bites such as La Rev (tacos please) or B's Po Boys, or a little Red Lion fish & chips basket, if nothing else some local food trucks. Great job - thank you for a fun Fourth! Yet another reason to be proud to live in Indianapolis.

If I'm being honest, FSMF isn't really my scene. Despite that, I can recognize that it's a solid…read morelocal music festival for those that it caters to (20 somethings, hipster/artsy/eclectic). A real diverse mix of folks attend. Expect skateboarders, breakdancers, wacky costumes, graffiti artists - that kind of vibe. FMSF used to be on 4th of July weekend but moved up earlier in the calendar to target a music-centric population instead of patriotic partygoers. I think it worked in their favor that it was a beautiful spring weekend. A day pass is $37 ($50 for VIP), but I don't think you have to pay if you just want to stroll around Fountain Square while it's happening - only if you want to see a show (which there are lots of). Pros: -Free parking is easy to find in Fountain Square -So many great local places to eat and drink in Fountain Square! Check 'em out! -50% of all net proceeds benefit Musical Family Tree and Girls Rock Inc. - yay for supporting nonprofits! Note that you must be 21 to buy a pass and attend any shows.

I hadn't been to the Marion County Fairgrounds in years since I felt the security and maintenance…read morehad gone downhill. I gave it another try on the Fourth of July since my mom and friends wanted to go. The security seemed to have improved. The facilities seemed to be the same as they have been for decades. The prices were comparable to any fair. My almost 4 year old daughter had never been, so there were plenty of amusements for her age to bring her joy. I like that they added a wine and beer garden since I last visited. They had a pretty good band performing as well. I tend to shy away from the county fairs nowadays and save that trip for the State fair l, but if you want a shorter visit at a smaller venue you can still get the full fair experience.

I went to the fair during the pandemic and it was still a good time!…read more This review is for the Marion County Fair. The event is running through until Sunday. The fair is open from 5pm-11pm during the week and 12pm-11pm on the weekend. Masks are mandatory to enter the fair- however not enforced once you are inside the fair. Most people wore masks when they were not eating. It was hard to socially distance yourself as the stalls were close to each other. Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations were plentiful!! I saw staff also cleaning up the trash all through the event. As it is a county fair, it is smaller but with COVID-19 it was not as busy as usual. Entrance tickets are $5 but I was able to attend for free as a city employee on Thursday night. There were not as many events but it was still fun to see a wood carving demonstration, dinosaur event, auto exhibit from Indiana Historical Society, karaoke, and some animals. There was also a marketplace area but there were not a lot of vendors besides businesses for homes. The main attraction of any fair is the FOOD! They have plenty of food vendors and most of them had masks and gloves on. Only downside is no one was able to do free refills due to COVID-19. We looked and looked and there was no fried vegetables stall so we were let down on that front. The best spot we found was the kabob stall and of course the lemon shake ups and funnel cake. They had rides for mainly kids and games but we did not participate. They also had a bumblebee type character wandering around- picture is attached. Since there is no State Fair- the county fair did just fine!

If you were fortunate enough to snag tickets for Into The Woods musical performance at this…read morewonderful playhouse you know what I'm talking about. This first class production was amazing! Every attention to detail was seen in the costumes, the set was awesome, the actors were flawless with beautiful voices, and a wonderful live orchestra provided the music. Good news travels fast - every show was a sellout. The venue seating is nicely tiered so there is not a bad seat in the house. Very reasonable priced refreshments are available for purchase and there is plenty of parking. Keep an eye out for the entrance sign, it's tricky to spot. I have been here 50 times over the years for various shows, including some plays that my granddaughters have been in, and have volunteered to usher. The local talent is always top notch. Buck Creek Players is a not-for-profit organization, run by volunteers, and they are are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.Buckcreekplayers.com accepts donations online, offer internship programs and memberships, and have an exciting new season coming up!

The Buck Creek Players is a great little community Theater tucked away on the South East side of…read moreIndianapolis. Unless you were looking for it, like me, you might not know of it's existence! I went to see Little Women musical and the cast did a wonderful job. Even though I have seen the story many times I was still drawn in to the story. The actors played their parts well and left me laughing several times. I followed my GPS to take me there and once I got off the interstate I noticed a few small signs to direct me further. Make sure you pay attention to where the turn is into the Theater. There is a sign, but my GPS did want to take me a tad further on the road. The building sits alone and just looks like a warehouse. There was plenty of parking and no traffic to get there. The surroundings inside were comfortable as well. They do have a small selection of snacks if you want some thing to munch on during the performance. The seats were comfortable and they offered one intermission. The cost of the performance was $20 which was very reasonable. You can purchase your ticket online and show them your ticket electronically. When I arrived at the ticket counter they were very organized and I just had to give them my name. This was their 48th season in production and it appears like they perform Six shows in the season. I will definitely be bookmarking this place to go back for the next season

Really cool one-day art fair. The art museum grounds is a great location. Well spread out with…read morevendors broken into multiple areas with food and toilets between.

First time attending this year and some things I think are worth noting to the planners for future…read moreevents: - where was the diversity in the artists? I feel like a saw a total of 3 or 4 artists of color. Really disappointed in that. With Butter just a week ago, I think we can all agree there are plenty out there. - where were the free water stations? You're putting people in an outdoor venue on hot summer day and no free refillable water stations? Cmon, it's 2022 lol - more shaded seating would have been nice too! Now that the tips are outta the way, this was a super fun event and I will def be back in the future. The art was mostly too pricy for me but then again, I'm not an art dealer that can afford $$$$ on art. I loved the variety of jewelry, glassware, paintings, photography, and more.

This is one of my favorite events in Indy! You're able to learn about different countries, try food…read morefrom around the world, and get to see dancing from different cultures. You'll get to try food from 20+ restaurants for only $15. It's totally worth it and such a wonderful way to encounter new cuisines and wonderful business owners!

I wish I would have known about this festival 10 years ago when it started! 2017 marked the 11th…read moreyear of this culturally diverse festival running, and I can gladly say that I'll be back year after year, as long as I'm able to. Similar to Dig IN, this festival highlights some of the best foods from around the world...that you can find in Indy (mostly in the Lafayette Square Neighborhood). Sides, salads, main dishes, desserts...you name it, they have it. One of my biggest concerns about going to these food festivals is the amount of vegan/vegetarian options available. Most of the time, it's not worth the money to go to them as I only get to try 1/4 of the food options due to the dishes having meat and seafood. Luckily, this festival had (what felt like) 75% of the vendors offering some sort of vegetarian dish. What's better than getting to sample the foods from around the world? Connecting with the businesses and their owners; watching the cultures come to life through dances, Italian noodle making, and other demonstrations; and vendors setting up shop to purchase other goodies on your way out. As I mentioned, I will definitely be back again as I was able to try so many different types of foods and explore different cultures in one room! One suggestion: turn down the A/C in that room for next year :)