16. Rhythm Discovery Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 974-4488
Address: 110 W. Washington St.
Description: Opened in 2009, Rhythm Discovery Center is located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, directly adjacent to the Artsgarden. The attraction interprets the role of rhythm and percussion in music and culture through dynamic educational experiences. Interactive exhibits, participatory opportunities, and a hands-on area illustrate rhythm, its role in society, and its connections to daily life. The 15,000-square-foot facility houses three galleries, a hands-on area that allows visitors to play a variety of drums and percussion instruments—including a 96-inch drum—and a gift shop.
17. Clowes Memorial Hall
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 940-6444
Address: 4602 Sunset Ave.
Description: Since opening its doors in 1962, Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University has brought the finest international, cultural, and artistically diverse entertainment to its patrons. This 2,100-seat venue hosts a performing arts series, the Indianapolis Opera, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and half of the Broadway in Indianapolis series shows. Clowes Hall is also home to many of the Jordan College of Fine Arts performances, including the Butler Ballet, Butler Symphony Orchestra, and Butler Wind Ensemble.
18. Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (800) 232-8634
Address: 1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Description: The $10.2 million Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis opened in 1994 and features visiting performing and visual artists. The 59,000-square-foot facility houses an imitation Viennese-style performance hall that hosts an array of performances and art exhibitions for the community.
19. Conseco Fieldhouse
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 917-2500
Address: 125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Description: Opened in 1999, Conseco Fieldhouse is a popular venue for performing artists, as well as the home of the Indiana Pacers and its sister team, the Indiana Fever. The Fieldhouse has hosted such major performers as Pavarotti, Bruce Springsteen, Boston Pops, John Mellencamp, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Britney Spears, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, and many more.
20. Hilbert Circle Theatre
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 262-1100
Address: 45 Monument Circle
Description: Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Hilbert Circle Theatre is the second-oldest building on Monument Circle. Originally built in 1916, it was the city’s first movie theater. When it closed in 1981, the historic facility seemed in danger of destruction. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra bought it as a permanent home, after an intensive renovation project. In 1984 the orchestra performed its first concert in the beautiful and acoustically superior auditorium.
21. IMAX Theater
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 233-4629
Address: 650 W. Washington St.
Description: The state’s first IMAX Theater delivers 2-D and 3-D films to a six-and-a-half-story screen. Hollywood movies and filmed rock concert shows also are featured occasionally, along with traditional IMAX productions projected with the largest film frame in motion-picture history.
22. Lawn at White River State Park
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (800) 665-9056
Address: 801 W. Washington St.
Description: Since opening in Aug 2003, the Lawn at White River State Park has offered top entertainers to thousands of concertgoers. For the last thee years, the Lawn has been named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine. Complete with a waterfront bandstand, the area can accommodate up to 5,000 people and has been used for concerts, festivals, and other community events. The 2009 lineup was the longest and most diverse of any of the seasons, featuring Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Moody Blues, Ziggy Marley, Fray, Incubus, Crosby Stills and Nash, Branford Marsalis, and many more.
23. Lucas Oil Stadium
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 297-7000
Address: 7001 W. 56th St.
Description: Opened in Aug 2008, the $719 million Lucas Oil Stadium is home to the Indianapolis Colts, as well as a venue for concerts and other events.
24. Madame Walker Theatre Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 236-2009
Address: 617 Indiana Ave.
Description: For decades, the Madame Walker Theatre Center has been the heart of the Indiana Avenue cultural district. Walker Theatre was constructed in 1927 as the home of Walker Manufacturing, founded by the country’s first female self-made millionaire, Madame C. J. Walker. The 950-seat theater was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991. The center now serves as an educational and cultural resource center for the community, with particular focus on African-American culture. The center hosts about 150 performances a year.
25. Murat Centre
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 231-0000
Address: 502 N. New Jersey St.
Description: Downtown Indy’s historic Murat Centre provides a variety of entertainment options. Originally known as the Murat Shrine Temple, the facility was renamed following an $11 million renovation in 1996. The Murat Centre is now the host facility for some of the city’s premier entertainment and special events. The historic beauty and intimate setting of the Murat Theatre make it a wonderful venue for the hottest Broadway shows and finest contemporary entertainers.
26. Pike Performing Arts Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 216-5455
Address: 6701 Zionsville Rd.
Description: The Pike Performing Arts Center houses a 1,449-seat, state-of-the-art auditorium and the 150-seat Studio Theatre. The facility presents a season of professional touring performances, including dance, concerts, musical theater, Shakespearean plays, and one-man shows from Sept through Apr.
27. Verizon Wireless Music Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 239-5151
Address: 12880 E. 146th St.
Description: Situated on 228 acres of land, Verizon Wireless Music Center provides a diverse array of music through its many concerts and performances. Between 40 and 60 concerts are held from May to Sept. A covered pavilion seats 6,200 patrons, while another 18,000 people can stretch out on the lawn. A high-tech sound system includes a lawn speaker relay delay to assure a clear and echo-free sound, while large video screens provide a close-up view of performances.
28. Warren Performing Arts Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 532-6280
Address: 9500 E. 16th St.
Description: The Warren Performing Arts Center represents state-of-the-art theater design and technology. The facility features a grand stage auditorium that seats more than 1,000 people, a 250-seat studio theater, a dance theater, and several combination rehearsal/recital halls for choral, band, and orchestral groups.
29. Actors Theatre of Indiana
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 669-7983
Address: 716 Stockbridge Dr.
Description: Actors Theatre of Indiana is a professional equity theater company presenting musical productions with top-notch Indianapolis and New York talent. Enjoy an evening of song and dance and leave the theater humming a tune from singers and songwriters such as Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter.
30. American Cabaret Theatre
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (317) 631-0334
Address: 401 Michigan St.
Description: The American Cabaret Theatre relocated to Indianapolis from New York and opened its first season in 1990. The professional theater company produces original musical revues and Broadway shows. For its original revues, the theater incorporates an interesting blend of music, song, dance, and visuals.