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Posts From: May 2013

The Best 'Star Wars' Experience This Side of Tatooine is at The Indiana State Museum RIGHT NOW!

By Visit Indiana on May 31, 2013

When I heard a Star Wars exhibit was coming to the Indiana State Museum the only one who didn’t freak out in my house was the biggest George Lucas Fanboy in our house - me. My 13 year-old son/padawan was very excited because he was trained as a youngling to embrace the Star Wars universe. My…

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Indiana Fever Home Opener on Friday, May 31

By admin on May 29, 2013

The Indiana Fever will have their home opener against the Atlanta Dream this Friday, May 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm. The night will begin with the raising of the 2012 WNBA Championship banner to the roof of the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, followed by 48 minutes of action against one of the team's fiercest…

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Five Best Pizzas in Indianapolis

By admin on May 26, 2013

Seriously, no one has done this one? I just put my head on the chopping block by declaring six of the best five hamburgers in Indianapolis (yes, you read that right) for anyone visiting Indianapolis during the month of May. Yet, when I check the Indiana Insider site, I see none of my fellow bloggers…

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Family Fun in Fort Wayne

By Carrie Lambert on May 24, 2013

A few weekends ago, my husband, daughter and I headed up to Fort Wayne (about a two hour trip north from Indy) to spend the weekend. I have been to Fort Wayne many times before, but this was the first time I was able to visit some of their top attractions and be able to enjoy it with my entire…

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Rousing Round of Croquet at The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

By Visit Indiana on May 23, 2013

Ladies and gents, it's time again to dust off your frilliest of frills and whitest of whites for the 19th Annual Wicket World of Croquet at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Saturday, June 1 players of all ages and skill levels will be swinging mallets to shoot the wicket! If you're like me and…

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Columbus: A Hidden Gem

By admin on May 22, 2013

The phrase “ home is where the heart is ” makes me think of one place and one place only, Columbus, Indiana. Born & raised in Columbus, I never really appreciated what it had to offer until I moved away to Indianapolis for college. Now don’t get me wrong, living in Indianapolis is great and I’ve loved…

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Lineup Announced for the 2013 IPL 500 Festival Parade

By admin on May 20, 2013

The IPL 500 Festival Parade has just announced its lineup, taking full advantage of both its national reach and its hometown roots. I was especially pleased to see that the WNBA Champions, our own Indiana Fever, will be the Parade Grand Marshal, and US Olympians Shawn Johnson (2008 gold medalist…

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Veach's Imagination Station and More Family Fun in Richmond!

By Carrie Lambert on May 09, 2013

Have you heard of Veach's Imagination Station toy store in Richmond? If not, then I feel sorry for you.:) I was privileged to visit with my four-year-old daughter, Maggie, a few weeks ago. Oh. My. Word. We thought we would pop in, pop out. It's a toy store, right? We were there over 45 minutes and…

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Madison in Bloom!

By Carrie Lambert on May 06, 2013

Madison is a wonderful town in the southeast corner of the state that is rich in history, architecture and beauty. But what makes this time of year extra special is the Madison in Bloom tour. Held two weekends this month (May 11-12 and 18-19), visitors have the opportunity to tour private gardens…

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Month of May!

By Carrie Lambert on May 01, 2013

Start your engines everyone because May is here and in Indy that is HUGE news! It is race month and there are so many activities and events to take advantage of: All month long - Hall of Fame Museum. With extended hours in May, it is the perfect time to get a refresher on your IMS history…

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