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Valparaiso University Hosts 31st Annual Jazz Festival

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 28, 2016

Indiana may not be as well-known for its music as other things, say the Indy 500, but we do have many opportunities for displaying musical talents, both local and professional. The Valparaiso University Annual Jazz Festival is one example of a venue that provides high-quality music. The Valparaiso…

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Is There Any Place More Beautiful Than Indy at Christmas?

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 10, 2015

I may be biased but there may not be a more beautiful Hoosier city at Christmas than Indianapolis. The best part of Indianapolis is not just seeing it from above. Dozens of activities are available during the season that offer fun, beauty and excitement for your family and friends.Watch this…

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Enjoy Cabaret at Ft Wayne's LaSalle Bed and Breakfast Inn

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 12, 2015

Sion House features French paintings and decor. Sion Bass may not be a household name, but he holds distinction as the first Colonel from Indiana to be killed in the Civil War. Originally from Kentucky, he moved his family to Fort Wayne and lived in a two-story home in what is now the downtown part…

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Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo

By admin on Nov. 25, 2014

The Indianapolis Zoo is going to get in on the Christmas fun this year — like they do every year, actually; this is the 47th year the Zoo has decked the halls and hung the mistletoe. They're kicking off the Christmas season on November 28, and extending the holiday festivities well into January…

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Fort Wayne offers fun, inexpensive vacation

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 30, 2014

Vacations can be expensive and the activities add up quickly. If you are living on a budget, like me, sometimes you have to get creative to find things to do. Luckily, Fort Wayne offers a number of fun, free activities. IPFW Pinwheel by Kiel bike rack One of the recent additions to the downtown…

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Three Rivers Festival is back!

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 15, 2014

Since 1969, Fort Wayne has celebrated the source of its founding, our three rivers, with a festival that brings the community together, the Three Rivers Festival. With each passing year, the festival grows and adds more fun to their lineup. This year is no exception, and the 46th annual Three Rivers…

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Homage to Hoagy Carmichael in Bloomington and Richmond, Indiana

By admin on Apr. 27, 2014

Indiana has produced two great composer-lyricists (what we call "songwriters" these days): Cole Porter of Peru (Miami County), and Hoagy Carmichael of Bloomington (Monroe County). Hoagy Carmichael Mural in Richmond, IndianaWhile Hoagy may not have his own bed-and-breakfast like Porter, he does have…

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Rhythm Discovery Center

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 10, 2014

In the heart of downtown Indy there is a bit of a hidden museum for kids who love music - Rhythm Discovery Center. I say hidden because if you don't know about it, you likely won't run into it. Located just below city level and within indoor walking distance from Circle Centre Mall, its location is…

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Embrace Your Punk Roots at the Irving Theater

By admin on Dec. 06, 2013

You’ve been to shows at Klipsch Music Center and the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, but if you’re looking for a more intimate concert experience, look no further than the Irving Theater. Located in Irvington, a historic neighborhood on the east side of Indianapolis, the Irving hosts a wide…

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Do317 Lounge: Indy's Hidden Music Venue

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

A city boasting intimate music venues isn’t something that rolls off the tongue when recommending Indianapolis to travelers. Quite frankly, Indianapolis isn’t even on the radar for many concertgoers when it comes to live music. Sure, downtown caters to large shows at Old National Centre, but what’s…

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