Hello Saturday.
April 20 2024 |
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We officially kicked off the month of May last week, which means you’ll be seeing lots of checkered flags from now until the end of the month.
For some of you, this may be your first time “Back Home Again” — so we’re giving you everything you need to know to enjoy the greatest spectacle in racing.
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The distance of one lap around the oval is 2.5 miles. | Photo by @ragingphotoz |
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🎫 Know before you go
One big update: IMS reversed its decision to prohibit coolers in the Snake Pit. Fans will be allowed to bring coolers + bags smaller than 18"x14"x14" inside the gates Food and beverages will be allowed through the gates. This includes water, soft drinks, beer, and wine in non-glass containers.
Flags and umbrellas are permitted through the gates, as long as they don’t obstruct views. Flags are not allowed within concert areas.
Carts and wagons are allowed every day except Indy 500 Race Day. Strollers, lawn chairs, and folding camping chairs are permitted but are not allowed in concert and VIP areas.
Smoking is not allowed in IMS grandstands. If you want to smoke, you must do so 20 ft away from buildings + seating entrances. Smoking is allowed in the IMS infield.
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The very first scoring pylon was erected in 1959 at 78 ft tall. | Photo by @rjgovert |
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| 🏎️ How to get to the race With a capacity of 230,000+, you can imagine the insanity of entering and exiting the Speedway.
On Race Day, there are specific road closures + directions to help with traffic flow around IMS. Check online for all official Race Day directions and road closures.
Heads up, all parking lots except for Lot 1C (located on the west end, one mile from Gate 9) are sold out. And of course, the one that’s not sold out is the farthest walk.
Pro tip: If you want to skip the hassle, there’s a round-trip, air conditioned shuttle service available for Race Day from two locations — Indianapolis International Airport + Gate Ten Events & Parking (south of Lucas Oil Stadium). It’s $50 per person for a shuttle pass.
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Today - News + Brews | Mon., May 9 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave. | Free | WFYI presents trivia based on current events — register in advance with your team name to win beer + prizes. 🍺
Tuesday - Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx | Tues., May 10 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $13+ | 🏀
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Steel Magnolias | Tues., May 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St. | $25+ | Catch the renowned off-Broadway hit about six women from all walks of life. 🎭
Wednesday - Golf 4 Kids | Wed., May 11 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | $250 | Your ticket covers breakfast, an 18-hole scramble, lunch, a silent auction + goes towards helping Hoosier children in need. ⛳
Thursday - New Kids on the Block | Thurs., May 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $25+ | Catch the 90s stars on their “Mixtape Tour.” 📼
Friday -
Stutz Artists Annual Open House | Fri., May 13-Sat., May 14 | 5-10 p.m. + 3-10 p.m. | The Horton Fan Factory, 201 W. Carmel Dr. | $5+ | Join 40 artists in Carmel for art, food, beverages, music, and entertainment. 🎨
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Picnic’s plans combine over-the-counter and prescription meds for maximum effectiveness. | Photo provided by Picnic |
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Is allergy season worse this year? Yes, according to the experts — and Indianapolis is no exception. The good news: You can say peace out to your symptoms with a treatment plan from Picnic. ✌️
Interested? Take Picnic’s allergist-designed quiz to receive a personalized plan that treats your specific symptoms.
Bonus: It’s delivered right to your door, so you have plenty of time to get back to strolling along the Canal Walk allergy-free.*
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Weather - 79º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Development Open -
Greenwood Fieldhouse officially opened its new 65,000 sqft sports facility — featuring basketball courts, pickleball courts, golf simulators, batting cages, and a walking track. It’s open to all ages + residents of any county Mon.-Fri. from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on the weekend. 👟 (FOX59)
Sports -
According to public documents, Indy Eleven is one of 18 companies that have expressed interest in purchasing or entering into an agreement to operate the Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus. Full proposal applications are due June 22 + will then go to a panel for review. ⚽ (IBJ)
Community -
On Sat., May 14, the YMCA will host its 6th annual Cycle-A-Thon to pedal for a purpose. Money raised will go toward family membership assistance, LIVESTRONG at the Y + Veteran membership discounts. At the same time, The Y will also be hosting a job fair with a focus on lifeguard and camp counselor positions. 🚲
Arts Shows Cause -
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Irsay family is auctioning off a guitar played by grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain later this month. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the family’s initiative Kicking the Stigma. The starting estimate for the left-handed Fender is $600,000-$800,000. 🎸 (WISH)
Plan Ahead -
The Peach Truck is making its way to Indiana. Starting Mon., June 13, the Nashville-based company will share the South’s famous sweet + juicy peaches with people across the country and make several stops in central Indiana. You can pre-order and select your pickup location and time online. 🍑
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The Summer Nights Film Series is coming back to the Amphitheater at Newfields. All you need is a blanket or a chair + you can enjoy a movie under the stars on Fridays and select Saturdays from Fri., June 3 to Fri., Aug. 26.
The series will feature 15 films with everything from black and white classics to modern blockbusters. 🍿 Pro tip: Sunscreen and bug spray are always a good idea.
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