#ACCESSSINDY: What's Trending In Indy?

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Here is what’s Trending on “Access Indy”:

Private College Week gets underway tomorrow. The Independent Colleges of Indiana are inviting you to come learn about the 31 private colleges and universities here in the state this summer. Again this program runs tomorrow July 20^th through Friday, July 24th, you can visit any, or all, of our diverse campuses to help guide you while making a college decision that’s right for you or the student in your life. More information and schedules call 317-684-4291 or visit them online at www.icindiana.org look for the Private College 2015 link.

Special meal deals are being offered at more than 35 restaurants in Midtown Indianapolis– Yes…You can chow down at more than 35 participating restaurants and take advantage of three-course, value priced menus until next Sunday, July 26 during the event that’s going on right now called Chow Down Midtown. Participating restaurants and menus are listed at their web ChowDownMidtown.com. There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. And until 11:59 p.m. tonight you can check out their official cocktail contest. You might need a cocktail to wind down after this busy weekend. Free recipes are on the Chow Down Midtown FaceBook page. Vote and get in on it.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 30^th! The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis are holding their next installment in the Emerging Leaders: Empower Hour Series and you’re invited. This time the subject is “Education of Self, Education for Youth, Education for Life.” Meet education industry leaders, get your hardest questions answered, and have great conversations, all in great company. Join the discussion at the Sheraton Downtown Indy City Centre at 5:30 p.m. The Sheraton is located at 31 West Ohio and the event will be in the Panorama Ballroom. You must RSVP . To do so, go to www.100blackmenindy.org and click on their events tab.

And finally, pre-sale tix are available now for the WTLC Soul Food Festival going on Aug 21 and 22 at Lafayette Square Mall on the city’s northwest side. There will be lots of old school Hip Hop and old school Soul and R&B acts on tap. Check out all of the artists and get your tickets at www.tlcnaptown.com.

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