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Category: Music

This Concert Venue is in the Middle of an Indiana State Park

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 08, 2020

Lincoln Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor concert venue inside Lincoln State Park. This concert venue is picture-perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for a night out in a picturesque setting. With the furthest seat in this fully-covered venue being only 90 feet from the stage…

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This Small Town Guitar Shop is Home to Some Incredible Music History

By Ken Kosky on Mar. 01, 2019

People have come from as far away as Germany and New Zealand to visit this guitar shop in Franklin to hear stories about, and see memorabilia from, some of the most famous musicians of the past several decades. Frank's Guitars owner Frank Dean has met, been the opening act for or jammed with the…

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You Have to Visit Bloomington For This Weekly Jazz Showcase

By Marilyn Culler on Feb. 12, 2019

Home to Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, it is no surprise that Bloomington is a weekly hot spot for jazz. Bear’s Place Ale House may look small from the outside. Big music awaits as you walk through the dining room booths and head to the back room on Thursday nights! Bear’s Place hosts…

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Something for Everyone on a Family Getaway to Richmond

By Hyacinth Rucker on Jul. 03, 2018

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things to do there. Our two-day family getaway was pretty jam packed with places to see and food to…

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Six Places for Great Live Music in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Jun. 20, 2018

It’s summertime and in Hamilton County, Indiana, that’s synonymous with summer concert season. Whether you’re into rock-n-roll, pulsing hip-hop or symphonic masterpieces, there is a concert venue for you. Very few destinations offer such big names in music only minutes away from a booming…

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9 Old Favorites & New Offerings This Festival Season South of Indy

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 23, 2018

There’s nothing better than getting away and enjoying an authentic festival that celebrates great music as well as local food, drinks and goods. One of the best places for festivals and events is Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis. WAMMfest celebrates wine, art, music and…

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These Central Indiana Orchestras Will Get Your Kids Excited About Music

By Amy Lynch on Mar. 21, 2018

Studies show that playing a musical instrument can lead to improved focus, better emotional control and sharper mental function in both children and adults. If you’ve trying to get your kids interested in picking up a violin or a saxophone, central Indiana concert halls and symphony orchestras are…

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Four Fun Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 17, 2018

Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner and dancing with your Valentine or for Valentine’s fun for the whole family, you’ll have to check out these four fun ways to celebrate just south of Indy. A wildly-popular event for couples is the Valentine’s Dinner & Dancing event on Feb. 10 at The…

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4 Spots for Music, Food & Drinks Just South of Indy This Winter

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 08, 2018

Want to know what I miss most about the warm weather? It's the live music throughout Festival Country Indiana, which is just south of Indy. There are the evening concerts in Greenwood, the weekend concerts at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, and the fall concerts at The Apple Works in Trafalgar…

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Three Perfect Ways to Ring in the New Year South of Indy

By Ken Kosky on Dec. 12, 2017

If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate New Year's Eve and have an enjoyable weekend getaway, Festival Country Indiana is the place to be. Located just south of Indy, Festival Country is the site of three great parties to ring in the new year. Ring in the New Year Barn Style kicks off at 8 p.m…

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