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UPCOMING EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS
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Freedom Blast Fireworks Show, July 4

The annual Freedom Blast Fireworks show is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2009, at 9:47 PM, shot from the roof of Regions Bank in downtown Indianapolis. There are a number of good locations from which to view the fireworks, including Victory Field following the Indians' baseball game, the Rooftop 4th of July celebration at Fountain Square Theatre, the Canal Family Fest on the Central Canal, the Fourth Fest at the Indiana War Memorial, and more.

For more information, contact Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. at 317-237-2222. For a complete list of fireworks shows in central Indiana, visit the WISH-TV Web site at: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/Central_Indiana_Fireworks_Displays_20090702.

King Tut exhibit underway at the Children's Museum

Over 100 treasures from the tomb of King Tut and other important rulers from 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history is now on exhibit until October 25, 2009, at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis.

This blockbuster exhibit will feature the largest image of King Tut ever found—a 10-foot statue that may have originally stood at his mortuary temple and retains much of its original paint, one of four gold and precious-stone-inlaid canopic jars and CT scans of Tut's mummy. Many of these artifacts have never visited the United States.

Besides artifacts related to Tutankhamun, the exhibit will focus on the splendor of the Egyptian pharaohs, their function in the earthly and divine worlds, and what kingship meant to the Egyptian people.

The exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is the proud cultural partner of the tour, and American Airlines is the official airline.

For more information, visit the Children's Museum Web site at http://www.childrensmuseum.org, or call 317-334-3322. Children's Museum on AroundIndy.com...

ABOVE: The Canopic Stopper is one of the priceless items in the King Tut exhibit at the Children's Museum.
Photo credit: © Sandro Vannini. Used with written permission from the Children's Museum.

Middle Eastern Festival, July 17-19

The 14th annual Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis is scheduled for July 17-19, 2009, at St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis (near 46th and Binford). Festival hours, rain or shine, are Friday 4-11 PM, Saturday 12-11 PM, and Sunday 12-5 PM. Admission is $5, and children under 12 are admitted free (order your tickets online by July 16 and get free admission).

The Middle Eastern Festival features great food, the Middle East Marketplace, live music and dancing (see photo above), jewelry, gifts, and good clean fun. There's air-conditioned indoor shopping, a bookstore, a silent auction featuring more than $5,000 worth of items donated by local merchants, self-guided church tours, and more.

For more information, visit the festival Web site at http://www.mefestival.org, or call 317-547-9356.

ABOVE: Dancing at the Middle Eastern Festival. Photo provided by the festival.

Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie began on June 20, 2009, at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, etc. These shows are dependent upon the weather, so verify with Conner Prairie if inclement weather exists on the days of the performances.

Symphony on the Prairie performances are scheduled all summer through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call Conner Prairie at 317-776-6006 or the Indianapolis Symphony at 317-639-4300, or visit the Indianapolis Symphony Web site at http://www.IndianapolisSymphony.org, or the Conner Prairie Web site at http://www.connerprairie.org. Conner Prairie on AroundIndy.com...

ABOVE: A night at Symphony on the Prairie. Photo provided by Conner Prairie.

Indianapolis Tornados season now underway

The Indianapolis Tornados, Indy's minor league professional football team—and reigning 2008 North American Football League (NAFL) national champions—kicked off their 2009 season on June 20 at Park Tudor School, 7200 North College Avenue, Indianapolis. All home games are played at Park Tudor.

The Tornados have been led by 2008 NAFL All-American and former University of Illinois and Chicago Bear (NFL) running back, Morris Virgil. Perennial All-NAFL offensive tackle from Martinsville, University of Michigan State, and Carolina Panthers (NFL), Bob Denton leads the offensive line. Anchoring down the defense are All-NAFL defensive linemen from Cathedral, Ball St. University, and Bloomington (IL) Xtreme (UIF), Evan Triggs, and from Franklin Central, Ball State University, and Colorado Crush (AFL), Sunungura Rusununguko. Leading the special teams is All-NAFL, University of Illinois, and Chicago Bear (NFL) punter, Matt Minnes.

Other notable players are former University of Indianapolis Quarterback and current passing record holder, Casey Gillin, former Warren Central, Western Kentucky, and B.C. Lion (CFL) standout Defensive back and punt returner, Dennis Mitchell, former Indiana St. and Montreal Allouettes (CFL) running back, Sly Moore, and former Ft. Wayne Fusion (AFL2) linebacker, Grant Cameron.

For more information and the complete 2009 schedule, visit the team's Web site at http://www.indianapolistornados.com, or call 317-697-4033. Indianapolis Tornados on AroundIndy.com...

Art of July Celebration in Fountain Square, July 4

Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel at The Earth House

FROM THE EDITOR. You look around. No horns. No keyboards. No backup singers. No fancy setup or elaborate rigging. Just two guitarists and a drummer. You say to yourself: "Just three guys. How good can this be?" Then the music begins. And the groove's gotcha!

This is no house band or garage band. No pretenders or posers here. These guys are the real deal. They can flat-out play. Indiana's own Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel has appeared on the same bill with BB King, Al Green, Tower of Power, and others. They've appeared at some of the best music venues in the Midwest from the Indy Jazz Fest to the House of Blues in Chicago and Cleveland. Their music is infectious. When they catch the groove, there's nobody better at what they do. It's a full, robust sound with a vibrant mix of blues, jazz, soul, R&B, and some of the most impressive guitar work you will ever see. And sometimes I swear I can hear a little B-3 organ in there, although I can see clearly that there's no organ on stage.

So here's a chance to see them live in the intimate setting of The Earth House in downtown Indianapolis. Mike and Shaun and Tiny are my friends, so yes, I'm going to show a little bias and personal favoritism here. I'm happy to recommend the live show if you've never heard the band.

For a complete schedule of upcoming appearances, visit http://mikemilligan.homestead.com/Bandcalendar.html. For more information or to book the band, call 765-437-7559.

I hope you'll check 'em out! It's a good show. —Ed.

No conflict of interest here. Just my thoughts straight from the heart.
Mike didn't ask me to do this, and the guys probably don't even know this article is posted here.

Indy Parks Sand Adventure, July 18 to Aug. 16

The Longest Dinner at IndyFringe, August 13

The Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival presents The Longest Dinner at the IndyFringe Building, 719 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at 6:00 PM. Reservations opened online on June 27 at http://www.indyfringe.org.

This is the second year for this event. Last year's event was hailed as one of the nicest social events of the year. It is anticipated that tickets for this year's event will go quickly.

For more information, call 317-522-8099, or visit the IndyFringe Web site. Just click the picture above.

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