Well, the sun is not up and around :( It may be cloudy outside, but that shouldn’t hold you back from the happenings around the city today. Not only is the race in town, but it’s James Brown Movie & Music weekend on 106.7 WTLC. You could win tix to see the biopic “Get On Up” all weekend by texting the keyword to 71007. Keep listening for the next key word for your chance to win.
- It’s the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard out at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway going on now up until the race begins. See www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/.
- Butterfly Kaleidoscope is still happening at White River Gardens with 40 native and exotic species inside the Hilbert Conservatory. While there check out the new Orangutan Building at the Indianapolis Zoo where you can meet the new Orangutans. Visit www.indianapoliszoo.com/.
- Take the kids to Woodland Bowl for Kids Bowl Free Day. Kids must be registered and it runs all summer until Aug. 17th from 11a-6pm, two free games a day. Get more details at www.kidsbowlfree.com/.
- The 17th Annual BBQ Ribfest is still alive at Military Park until 11pm. Taste some of the best award winning BBQ teams in the nation. Plus FREE admission for today only. See www.indybbq.com/.
- Bring your dog out for Yappy Hour at Flatwater Restaurant where they can enjoy free Yappatizers and much more until 1pm. Admission is free and you can full details at Flatwater.
- The Grape to Glass Winery Tour has already begun at Easley Winery off of College Ave. It runs every weekend with no reservations required. Experience the art of wine-making. See www.easleywinery.com/tours.html.
- It’ the 21st running of the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 1:15pm. This is one of NASCAR’s premier racing events. Call 317.492.8500 or visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/.
- Get captivated by whimsical creatures as part of Cirque du Soleil: Varekai at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tickets still available for today’s shows by call 317.917.2727 or visiting www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com/.
- Your Indianapolis Colts are at work today at the Training Camp at Anderson University. Check out Reggie Wayne, Andrew Luck and the rest of the gang practice today. The camp runs through Aug,. 13th and hours vary daily. See www.colts.com/fanzone/events/coltscity.html for more details.
- Black Broadway hits the Indianapolis Athenaeum today. Its a cabaret fundraiser with some of Indy’s most talented Black performers and dances from IIABADA Dance Co. presented by The Cupboard. Call 800.838.3006 or visit www.thecupboardpresents.org/.
Summer is not over yet, so don’t stay home, get up, get out and get something :) Stay safe and keep a look out for Cuts and Curls for Kids 2014 from 106.7 WTLC.
