Indiana Historical Society's Concerts On Canal Return
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INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Historical Society announced the lineup for its 2009 Concerts on the Canal series.
Due to building renovations at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, this season will take place just two blocks north of the History Center at, and in partnership with, the American College of Sports Medicine, 401 W. Michigan St., along the canal in downtown Indianapolis.
Concerts will take place Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning May 28, with the culmination of the series happening July 4 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The lineup of entertainers for 2009 includes the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, American Cabaret Theatre, Hopkins and Miller and other local favorites.
An outdoor grill and cash bar will be on-site, and free seating is available on the canal walk area behind the reserved tables. Attendees may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages to the concert, but all alcohol must be purchased on site. No pets and no smoking are allowed on the plaza.
Tables are on the grass and in the shade. It is $40 for a table of eight for non-members and $35 for members. Half-tables are available for $30, $25 for members. For parking and additional information, visit www.indianahistory.org For reservations, call the IHS Welcome Center at 317-232-1882.
The 2009 Concerts on the Canal Series is sponsored by Lewis Wagner LLP. The 2009 Concerts on the Canal media partner is WFYI.The 2009 Lineup is as follows (all concerts last from 6 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
May 28
"Summer Swings" with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
June 4
"Banjo Meets Broadway" with Robin Hopkins and Kathleen Miller along with the Mike Lucas Trio
June 11
"Cabaret on the Canal" with American Cabaret Theatre featuring Shannon Forsell
June 18
"Indy Jazz Fest Warm-up" with the IUPUI Jazz Ensemble and special guests. In partnership with IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology
June 25
"Music of the Americas" with In-Fusion Latin Jazz. In partnership with IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology
July 4 (4:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
"Independence Day Bash" with the Indianapolis Municipal Band (5 p.m.) and the Impalas (7:30 p.m.)
