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May 3-11-Expressions: Israeli Art Exhibit and Sale: The vast Israeli Expressions exhibit currently on view at the Arthur M. Glick JCC showcases the work of over 75 select Israeli artists. The exhibit includes paintings, collage, sculpture, jewelry and ritual objects in a full range of styles: traditional, contemporary, impressionistic, realistic and more. All works of art in the exhibit are for sale. Free and open to the public during regular building hours at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis.

May 7-28-Extreme Makeover Challenge: Extreme Makeover Challenge – Body By God. Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 PM. Improve key principles of life: Stress Management, Exercise, Nutrition and Time Management. St. Marks United Methodist Church, 126th St. & Gray Rd in Carmel, IN. No fee to attend. Registration deadline Sunday, May 4. Child care is available with advance registration. For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org or call 317-846-4912.

May 8-10-Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Circle of Dance Festival: The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will host the Regional Dance America Circle of Dance Festival May 8 – 10, 2008 at the Sheraton at Keystone at the Crossing. Approximately 350 pre-professional dancers from 10 Midwestern states will participate in 3 days of intensive dance training, lectures, seminars and social events. Professionally adjudicated evening performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will showcase the best work of each Member Company as well as emerging choreographers. The shows will take place at the Pike Performing Arts Center. Scholarships for continuing dance education will also be awarded to outstanding dancers during the festival. Tickets for the shows are $25. For additional information please visit Central Indiana Dance Ensemble at www.cidedance.org or phone 317-844-7453.

May 8-11-42nd Street, the Musical: Carmel High School presents the Tony Award winning musical "42nd Street" at the Dale E. Graham Auditorium, 520 East Main St., Carmel, Indiana May 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm and May 10 and 11 at 2 pm. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 846-7721 ext. 7420.

May 9-Camp CareFree Benefit Concert: This is a family night of music to raise money for a children's cancer camp. The camp is for any child in the state of IND. that has had or has cancer. It is a nonprofit organization and 100% of the money raised that night will go to the camp.

May 9-Howe Retro Nite: Howe Retro-Nite. Powder Puff Football, Howe vs. Tech H.S. on Fri. May 9th 7pm. Cost of admission $5. All who dress in styles before 1980 will get "retro" prices on food. Hotdogs will be .40 cents, burgers and drinks will be only .60 cents, etc. There will also be a hot-dog eating contest during half-time! Come join the fun! 4900 Julian Ave. Indpls, IN 46201.

May 9-Tee It Up 2008: Register your team now for "Tee It Up 2008" a golf outing benefiting the People's Burn Foundation. This fundraising event will be held at Southern Dunes Golf Course located at 8025 Lake Road - Indianapolis, IN 46217 on Friday, May 9, 2008. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. with a Shotgun start at Noon. Entry fees for a foursome begin at $500. Other sponsorship levels are available. To learn more, contact organizer Jeff Alexander at 317.509.2653.

May 9-Noblesville Babe Ruth Dan’s Fish Fry: Dan’s Fish Fry Presented by Noblesville Babe Ruth Forest Park Friday May 9th from 4:30 -7:30 ticket are 8.50 for Adults.

May 9-24-The Waverly Gallery: StageWorthy Productions announces its second production of the 2007-2008 season, Kenneth Lonergan’s “The Waverly Gallery”. Performances will be at 2950 E. 55th Place on May 9, 10, 16, 23, & 24, 2008 at 8pm. All seats are $10. A Pulitzer Prize finalist, the play focuses on the final years of a generous, chatty and feisty grandmother’s final battle against Alzheimer’s disease. The play explores her fight to retain her independence and the subsequent decline on her family, especially her grandson. More than a memory play, “The Waverly Gallery” captures the humor and strength of a family in the face of crisis.

May 10-Beech Grove High School Spring Spectacular: Beech Grove High School Choral Society proudly presents its 30th annual Spring Spectacular May 10th at 7:00 PM, located at Beech Grove High School, 5330 Hornet Avenue, Beech Grove, IN. The evening will be filled with singing, dancing, and "blasts from the past". Tickets available at the door. $7.00 adults/$6.00 students.

May 10-Asian Festival & Fine Art Exhibition: On Saturday, May 10th from 11am to 5pm, come experience the vibrant cultures of Asia in this first annual celebration of Asian art, dance, culture and food! From India and Japan to the Philippines, all the rich cultural treasures will be present at this fun filled festival for the entire family. An exhibition of art will also be on display through May 31st. This event at Garfield Park (2345 Pagoda Drive in Indianapolis) is free to the public and will feature food, arts and crafts vendors! Cultural entertainment and activities will also be offered throughout the day.

May 10-Schools for Schools Walk-a-Thon: The Perry Meridian High School chapter of Schools for Schools is hosting a Walk-a-Thon to raise money for Layibi Secondary School in Uganda. Registration forms need to be turned into Jacqui Sheehan by Wednesday, April 30th for those wanting to walk from Perry Meridian to Monument Circle. Donations are being accepted until May 13.

May 10-Mahalia: A Tribute to Gospel Great Mahalia Jackson: "Mahalia," a gospel musical by Indianapolis playwright Connie Oates, comes to the Walker Theatre Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. bringing the colorful gospel singer to life in what has been called a "joyous celebration of her music." Doors open an hour before showtime. Tickets are $25 and available at the Walker Box Office or online at ticketmaster.com. Call 317.236.2099 for details.

May 10-Teb's Troops' Third Annual A Call To Arms Fundraising Event: Teb’s Troops, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing monetary support for the treatment, prevention, and research of melanoma, is pleased to announce Teb’s Troops’ Third Annual A Call to Arms Fundraising Event. This special event will take place on May 10, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at L’explorateur in Indianapolis, Indiana. This tremendous fundraising event will include a strolling dinner with suggested wine pairings, a selection of Executive Chef Neal Brown’s favorite beers and wines, live music by Chad Mills, and a silent auction. You can purchase tickets at http://acalltoarms3.eventbrite.com.

May 10-Head for the Cure: 5K Family Fun walk/Run at West park in Carmel. 7:30am Registration and 9am Event Start. 100% of proceeds go to fund brain tumor research. Musician Scott Rudicel will be singing children's music. Food and Drink after the event. Silent Auction and free giveaways, too. Contact Natalie Horowitz at 317-414-9540. Visit www.braincure.org.

May 10-Craine House Garage Sale: The John P. Craine House is having a garage sale to benefit the women and children we serve! The sale will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (located at 60th and Meridian) on Saturday, May 10th from 8a.m.-4p.m. Please stop by for some wonderful bargains and to support a worthy cause! We will also be selling cupcakes from The Flying Cupcake. For more information about Craine House, visit www.crainehouse.org.

May 10-Martinsville Community Day: Join us on the Martinsville Square for a day of fun for families and friends! Youth of all ages will participate in a Lemonade Stand Competition and an Idea Fair. Entrepreneurs and business owners encouraged to attend. Bloodmobile present from 2-5 p.m. For more information visit www. morgancountycommunity.com.

May 10-TALK.WALK.RUN: HEAR INDIANA will host its 5th Annual TALK.WALK.RUN (5K or 2.3 mile) at Fort Harrison Sate Park in Indianapolis. Did you know that deaf children can learn to listen and speak? Join us as we raise awareness of spoken language options. Post-Race Party to include live music, FREE food, exhibit booths, and kids’ games.

May 10-Jazz for Breakfast: Indiana Roof Ballroom 140 W. Washington Street, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $35 per person/$280 for table of 8 All Attucks' Alumni and general public are welcome. Proceeds will to towards book awards to graduating high school seniors who have a CAHS Alum as a family member.

May 10-"Save the Noggin" Bike Ride: Saturday, May 10, 2008 - registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 50 Mile Ride begins at 8:00, and the 25, 15, and 4 mile family rides can start at anytime thereafter. Location: Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana; Cost of $25 per person and $50 per family of four. The ride also offers a four mile Kids Ride as well as a Bike Rodeo where children can learn about bike safety. The ride will conclude with music and lunch. All proceeds benefit the Brain Injury Assoc. of Indiana. Register at www.biausa.org/Indiana.

May 10-Be Green Fest 2008: Mark your calendar for some fun with a cause and come to "Be Green! Fest 2008"! Join us for the second year of this informative and exciting community celebration. Be Green! Fest 2008 will run from 12 noon - 5pm and will include performances by Billy B, "The Natural Science Song and Dance Man", a kid's activity area, and many local green businesses and non-profits who will encourage visitors to take steps toward being green. Be on the look out for prizes and environmentally-friendly give-a-ways, too! Visit ShopMetropolis.com for more information. Be Green Fest will take place in Futura Park at Metropolis Mall in Plainfield. 2499 Futura Parkway, Plainfield, IN 46168. Questions? Call 317-203-4555 for details.

May 10-Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: This unique event invites men of the community to sashay around Metropolis in women's shoes to raise awareness and funds for programs that help those affected by rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Registration begins at 9am, Walk begins at 10am. Participation benefits the domestic violence programs of Sheltering Wings. Visit ShopMetropolis.com for registration and pledge forms. Walk will take place in Futura Park at Metropolis Mall in Plainfield. 2499 Futura Parkway, Plainfield, IN 46168. Questions? Call 317-203-4555 for details.

May 10-Winged Warrior IV Performance Challenge and Car Show: Winged Warrior IV Performance Challenge and Car Show to benefit Riley Hospital for Children! May 10th O'Reilly Raceway Park! Gates open at 9AM for spectators. Green Flag drops at 10AM. Tickets are $10, kids under 10 FREE! Join us for the biggest Performance challenge in the midwest! Visit www.wingedwarrior.net for further info and contact information. click GALLERY to see past events. Each year we do this, we have TRIPLED money given to Riley Hospital for Children, help us help them on May 10th! This event is a not for profit event.

May 10-The Indianapolis Chaos Woman’s Full Contact Football: The Indianapolis Chaos are set to play Fort Wayne on May 10th and Dayton, Ohio on June 21st. We will be playing at Arlington High school this year, tickets are $5.00 for adults and children over 12. Kickoff is always 7pm. For more info check out our website at www.Indianapolischaos.net.

May 10 & 11-Grand Opening Celebration of Borders in Noblesville: World-class race car driver, commentator, and entrepreneur Derek Daly draws on his original research and firsthand experience with some of the legends of auto racing to explain why some individuals and teams reach their potential and others fail in his book, “Race to Win.” He will sign copies during the grand opening celebration of Borders in Noblesville, 13145 Levinson Lane, Noblesville, IN 46060 at 8pm. On the 11th Tantric performs songs from their new CD, "The End Begins" during the grand opening celebration of Borders in Noblesville at 4pm.

May 10 & 11-American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Campaign Days: Tillman H. Harpole - American Legion Auxiliary - Unit #249. It's Poppy Day in Indianapolis, Saturday and Sunday, May 10 & May 11and the American Legion Auxiliary members will ask you to wear a poppy and honor every American who has died for the American ideals of freedom, justice and equality. It's a small way to show your respect. Sandra J. Woodson is Chairman of this year's event.

May 11-Mother's Day Brunch: What better way to celebrate Mother's Day this year than at the annual Mother's Day Brunch from 12 - 5 p.m. in the Grand Casino Ballroom on the fourth floor of the Walker Building. A delicious dinner buffet will be along with a live music concert. Admission prices include dinner and are $20 for adults and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Reserve your seat today! Call 317.236.2099 to make reservations.

May 11-Pink Jersey Auction & Indians Mother's Day Game: Come out for the Pink Jersey Auction and Indians Mother's Day Game, sponsored by Indymoms.com, benefits Young Survival Coalition of central Indiana. It's another Souvenir Sunday, as the first 4,000 fans receive an Indians Picture Frame courtesy of Indymoms.com. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.

May 13-Design Day for Westside Playground: Chapel Rock Christian Church is excited to announce plans to lead the way in their neighborhood and build a community playground on the Westside of Indianapolis at 21st Street and Girls School Road. The celebration will kick off with Design Day when architects will meet with kids from Chapelwood Elementary School. The design for the playground will be left up to the experts, the kids! Design Day will take place on Tuesday, May 13th. We are inviting the entire community to join us on May 13th at 7:00 pm at Chapel Rock Christian Church Fellowship Hall for the unveiling celebration of the design.

May 13-Golf Outing to Benefit Kids with Arthritis: Indianapolis – The Arthritis Foundation, Indiana Chapter will host its annual golf outing Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at The Fort Golf Course. The Fort is located at 6002 North Post Road in Indianapolis. Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Registration for golf is $150 for singles and $600 for foursomes. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, lunch and beverages. For more information please call Tammy Sander at 317-879-0321 ext. 207. Arthritis is the nation’s most common cause of disability. There is currently no known cure. Nearly 1.4 million adults and 3,000 children live with arthritis in Indiana alone. Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s juvenile arthritis programs and initiatives.

May 15-Strawberry Shortcake Festival: The 22nd Annual Bloomington Boys and Girls Club Strawberry Shortcake Festival will be held on Thursday, May 15, from 10:30am-2:30pm, on the Courthouse lawn. This event is scheduled in conjunction with the “Lunch with the Arts”. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington. Please contact the club, 332.5311, for more information. Satisfy your sweet tooth and help Bloomington youth at the same time!

May 15-17-Central Indiana Artists Spring Art Show: Central Indiana Artists will present their Annual Spring Art Show at the Avon Town Hall 6570 East U.S. Hwy 36.It is free to the public. Open from 10am to 7pm. Visit our website www.centralindianaartists.com.

May 16-Harlem to Hollywood: The Malik Yoba Experience: Don't miss the world premiere of Harlem to Hollywood: The Malik Yoba Experience as it chronicles Yoba's life from the crime-ridden streets of New York City in the 1960s to the bright lights of Hollywood. The 1-man show, scheduled for Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the historic Walker Theatre, will expose the many characters, stories and tales that have shaped his life. Through words and music, he weaves a tapestry of color, sound, spirit and passion never before seen on stage!!! Tickets to the show are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 12 and under. Guests of the show will get to meet Yoba up close and in person following his performance at a reception in the Grand Casino Ballroom on the Fourth Floor of the Walker Building. Call 317.236.2099 for details.

May 16 & 17-Restored To Glory Dance Ministry : Restored To Glory Dance Ministry is celebrating their 20th anniversary with Native American style dancing. 150 dancers!! Live music with Rainsong. FREE admission. May 16th at 7pm and May 17th at 1pm and 7pm First Assembly of God 1400 W Washington Center Road Fort Wayne Indiana.

May 16 & 17-The Main Event: Headlines and Legends: The Lawrence North High School Choral Department presents The Main Event: Headliners and Legends, May 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM in the Lawrence North Auditorium, 7802 Hague Road in Indianapolis. The show features LN's two show choirs, Hip Street and New Dimension. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students (k-college) and are on sale now by visiting the LN box office. Tickets are also available at the door. Call (317) 964-7830 for more information.

May 16-18-St. Joseph Spring Festival: St. Joseph Church at 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville is hosting its annual Spring Parish Festival. Hours are Fri. (5-11 p.m.), Sat. (noon-11 p.m.) and Sun. (noon-8 p.m.). Events include homemade Turkey Dinner on Sunday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.); Children’s Games in the school gym; Rides (advanced tickets available); authentic Mexican food; Pork Chop dinner (Fri. only) Barbecue chicken (Sat. only); and a Raffle drawing Sunday evening. Adults can enjoy music, cards and games at the St. Joe Oasis Café, located in the church cafeteria on Friday & Saturday from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-6 p.m.

May 16-18-Rally's Hamburgers Customer Appreciation Day's: We offer several specials for our guest for all three days. we also will have entertainment for the adults and kids. such as local vendors, free Kids I.D. Cards, animal rescue groups, music, and much more. location is 3325 w 86th street, and the times for all three days will be 10:00 am - close.

May 17-Garfield Park Master Gardner Annual Plant Sale: Visit a number of booths at the Garfield Park, 2505 Conservatory Drive, from 9am to Noon associated with gardening and purchase a wide variety of plants at a nominal price. Contact Debbie Schelsk, ph 275-9305 ext 286 or email dschelsk@purdue.edu for more information. If you would like to participate in this event and have special needs, please contact Steve Mayer (275-9305) prior to the beginning of the event.

May 17-Riverside Park Amphitheatre Community Day Picnic: Riverside Park Amphitheatre in Rushville will be hosting a Community Day Picnic on May 17 from 2 pm to 6 pm, featuring a free hog roast with all the fixings, a silent auction, the Colts in Motion traveling exhibit, the All-Star Cheerleaders, live music and lots more! The silent auction and some other attractions will be fundraisers to build permanent restroom facilities at the Amphitheatre. This kicks off our summer concert series, so join us for an afternoon of fun in Rushville!

May 17-Swinging With Indy's Celebrities: Little Bethel Summer Ministry is partnering with the Let’s Dance Club Studio for the fundraiser, “Swinging with Indy's Celebrities” fundraiser on May 17, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Little Bethel Community Center, 3279 Winthrop Avenue. In our efforts to keep Little Bethel Summer Program affordable to all children and their families, we have brought together several of Indiana’s own local celebrities to perform one dance routine with a professional dancer from the Let's Dance Club Studio. A champion will be crowned and awarded a $500.00 donation to his/her favorite charity of choice.

May 17-Lucky Lou's 3rd Annual Baby Shower: Hip Baby Shower benefiting Comfort Food. 8962 E. 96th Street, 46037, 1pm-4pm.

May 17-Children's Wellness Seminar: Children's Wellness Seminar, May 17th, 2008, Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM, $10 per person or $15 for two people who register together. At Wellness by Nature located at 14701 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, just north of the intersection of Cumberland Road and 146th Street, East of Highway 37. Seminar includes health and nutrition for children, building healthy brain function, natural home remedies and more. Drawings for free products!

May 17-Putnam County Master Gardener Annual Plant Exchange: PCMG Plant Exchange will be held May 17th in the Kroger parking lot in Greencastle, IN on Indianapolis Road. Bring a plant get a plant free. The more the better. The event will be held rain or shine. The event begins at 8 am and will conclude at noon. Come one and all. Bring seeds, bulbs, plants, trees , shrubs and yourself to a fun and free activity.

May 17-Evening on The Canal: Join the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chi Chi Omega chapter for an “Evening on The Canal” Saturday, May 17, 2008. The event will be hosted from 6 – 10 PM downtown on the Canal at Buggs Temple, 337 West 11th St. Attire is All White. Tickets are $25 and include live jazz featuring Michael Houston, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. For tickets contact Anika Davis at 317-340-8360 or visit www.chichiomega.org.

May 17-Prince Caspian Family Festival: Prince Caspian Family Festival! Come out to Regal Entertainment Group’s United Artists Galaxy 14 on May 17, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for a free festival!! Create a crown or princess hat, design your very own sand castle, play a game of Narnia cards, or spin the prize wheel for any number of knightly wonders. Be our guest—try it all! If you have any questions, please call Cari Weise at 570-5970.

May 17-Autism Family Conference "Strengthening Our Roots: A Conference For and About Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum": Family members and those interested in learning more about supporting children on the autism spectrum should plan to attend a conference on Saturday May 17, titled Strengthening Our Roots: A Conference For and About Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum. The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism and organizations across Indiana have collaborated to host this one-day conference at Bloomington High School South, 1965 S. Walnut St. in Bloomington, focused on useful information and resources in Indiana. Registration fee is $50 per person. Contact Brian Ketzner (bketzner@indiana.edu) (812) 855-6508 or visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/ for information.

May 17-Blue River Folk Music Festival: Enjoy a full day of workshops, jam sessions and an evening concert featuring top talent in the folk music community at the Blue River Folk Music Festival, located at 2133 S. Tucker Rd, Shelbyville, IN. Workshop hours are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening concert starts at 6:30 p.m. $30 for entire day; $10 after 3:30 p.m. Food will also be available for purchase.

May 17-2008 Indiana Blue Star Salute: The American Legion is planning one of the largest Armed Forces Day celebrations in the country this year. On May 17th, currently active military servicepersons and their families from all over Indiana, along with the general public, are invited to attend the event at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Admission and parking is FREE! With gates open at 1 p.m., a brief opening ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. with the arrival of more than 1,000 motorcyclists completing the ‘Ride for the Salute’, a tour through Hendricks County which raises donations for The American Legacy Scholarship Fund. The main ceremony will be at 5 p.m., during which comments from dignitaries and various entertainments will be offered in appreciation of Indiana’s military families. Military families are asked to register at www.hcbluestar.org as soon as possible. Persons interested in the ‘Ride for the Salute’ may obtain more information at the same website.

May 17-Geranium Festival - Danville: The 2nd Annual Geranium Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 9am to 3pm on the historic Hendricks County Courthouse square in Danville. Join us as we welcome Spring with our kickoff to the Farmers' Market season, vendor booths displaying gardening materials, fresh flowers, art and more! Live acoustic music will be playing as you stroll through our old fashioned games and take a ride on our horse-drawn carriage. For vendor booth or festival information please call the Danville Chamber of Commerce at 317-745-0670.

May 17 & 18-4th Annual Honoring Our Children Powwow: 4th annual honoring our Children Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held May 17th & 18th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road, in Richmond, Indiana. Gates open at 10am with grand entry at 1130am both days. Come and enjoy a weekend a Native American culture with singing, dancing, food, arts and crafts. For additional information visit www.powwowwaynecounty.org.

May 18-2008 5K Faith Run/Walk: All ages are invited to participate in the first 5K FAITH RUN/WALK hosted by Pleasant View Church for participants to demonstrate their faith in Christ! The race will start and finish at the Lebanon Memorial Park, Lebanon, IN on Sunday, May 18th at 8:00am Pre-registration is available immediately online at a reduced rate until May 5th at http://www.kenlongassoc.com/faith08.htm. Registration is open until 7:50 am the morning of the event. Ken Long & Associates will provide professional timing of the race utilizing the DAG chip system. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each division. Proceeds will help support the Caring Center and Love, INC. For more information visit www.kenlongassoc.com, or call Wendi Louks at (317) 876-3338 or Pleasant View Church (765) 482-0407.

May 18-Hip-Hop vs. America Fashion Show: Versatile Entertainment presents the first annual HIP-HOP VS. AMERICA Fashion Show. This will be a show used as a vehicle to boost awareness regarding positive affects of Hip-Hop in the community. There will be a short panel discussion followed by a fashion show. We will be donating some of the proceeds to provide school supplies for the Indianapolis Children's Guardian Home. This event will be held at the Conrad Hotel (Downtown Indianapolis) 50 West Washington Street 46204. Doors open @ 6pm. Show starts @ 7pm. $35 General Admission (in advance) $40 (day of show) $45 (@ the door). VIP tables are available as well. For more information go to www.prepare2bseen.com.

May 18-Coin Show: Coin show from 9:00 am. till 4:00 pm. at the Tippecanoe county fairgrounds 1401 Teal road Lafayette, IN 47902. 18 Dealers, Free admission , Free parking.

May 18-Jazz N' Jam: The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will present Jazz N' Jam, a free concert on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. in the historic Madame Walker Theatre. The one hour program, designed to expose orchestra members to various genres of performance music, will feature vibraphonist Billy Wooten and flute player George Smith. The concert will include jazz, Broadway and pop tunes. Call 317.196.9991 for details.

May 18-Indy Swing Dance Club: Come enjoy West Coast Swing with a sprinkling of ECS, Hustle, Cha Cha, Nite Club 2-Step, Shag, Latin and other dances in the rhythm family from 3 - 6 p.m. in the Grand Casino Ballroom on the fourth floor of the Walker Building. Open to all ages and levels of dancers, no partner required. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Dance lessons from 2 - 3 p.m. Visit online at www.indyswingdanceclub.org/ for new features. Call 317.236.2099 for details.

May 18-International Museum Day at the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum: International Museum Day has been celebrated throughout the world since 1977. In celebration of the impact that museums have on the cultural enrichment of the community, the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum will be offering free tours of its facilities, light refreshments, and a free gift to all visitors.

May 21-Volunteer Informational Meeting: St. Thomas Clinic, Johnson County’s free medical clinic, announces a May campaign to recruit more volunteers. We are looking for pharmacists, physicians and others to help support our mission. Informational Meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 16; Saturday, April 19; Saturday, May 17; and Wednesday, May 21. All meetings will be held from 1-2 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 600 Paul Hand Blvd (400 North) between Franklin and Whiteland. No need to RSVP. For more information, contact Jane Beers at stthomasclinic@aol.com or 317-535-8985.

May 22-Young Voices of Indianapolis with Sandi Patty: Young Voices of Indianapolis featuring Sandi Patty, a five-time Grammy Award winner and the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary music history. Thursday, May 22 7:00 p.m. St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street. Half (50%) of concert proceeds will benefit the Julian Center. Tickets: $20 festival seating; $40 for Dress Circle. For tickets: 317-536-5595 or laura@indyviolins.com. Young Voices of Indianapolis’ mission is to provide children, grades 2 to 12, with a superior choral music education. Founded in 2005 by Marian Bender, this non-profit community choral organization emphasizes community service through mission projects, charity work, and national touring.

May 23-Alistair Reid Concert at Christ Church Cathedral: Christ Church Cathedral presents an organ concert by Alistair Reid Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. He is a former assistant organist with the Cathedral. Reid will play from the works of Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Sebastian Bach, Vincent Lübeck, Charles Ives, Felix Mendelssohn and others, on two of the Cathedral’s organs. Reid is currently Assistant Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral in England and plays for services, concerts and tours. In the last two years, he has appeared in a number of BBC broadcasts. Don’t miss this performance that promises to be excellent and inspiring!

May 23-Jazz on the Avenue: JOA is a refreshing Friday after-hours gathering for the entire family from 6 - 10 p.m. in the Grand Casino Ballroom on the fourth floor of the Walker Building. This evening's atmosphere will be filled with the jazzy soulful sounds of Barbara "Babs" Coleman and lots of southern style food. Admission is $10 and an additional $10 for the buffet. Call the Center at 317.236.2099 for details.

May 24-Mark LaPorte Live Lotus Petal Cinema (75 S. Jefferson St. , Nashville, In 800-867-4851 www.lotuspetalcinema.com) is proud to present the live country music sounds of Mark LaPorte! Show starts at 7:30pm Tickets $10.

May 24-Men of Power: Loving Kindness Ministry, located near the corner of 51st and Michigan Road, cordially invites all men ages 13 and up to our Men of Power Fellowship Service on Saturday, May 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to come together and give God all the praise, glory and honor that He deserves. Come ready to receive a blessing from the Word of God, you will truly be blessed. A lavish brunch feast will be provided after the fellowship service. Loving Kindness Ministry is located at 1865 Weslynn Drive. For more details please call Minister Donald Coleman at 201-1688 or visit www.lovingkindnessministry.com.

May 25-Youth Day: Loving Kindness Ministry, located near the corner of 51st and Michigan Road, cordially invites children of all ages to come and join us for our Youth Day Service on Sunday, May 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for youth in the city to come together and worship. Please feel free to bring your parents and other family members as well! Loving Kindness Ministry is located at 1865 Weslynn Drive. For more details please call Sister Cherelle Prim at 717-1043 or visit www.lovingkindnessministry.com.

May 27-Laughin on the Avenue: What Walker staffers are calling uncut, uncensored, off-the-hook comedy in this hilarious series on Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. in the historic Madame Walker Theatre. Each month features a national comedian. This month's host is the notoriously funny B-Flat. Doors open at 7 p.m. with an 8 p.m. showtime. Admission is $10 in advance and available at the Walker Box Office or online at ticketmaster.com. A cash bar will be available. Call 317.236.2099 for details.

May 29-Dining to Donate: There will be a benefit dinner at the Noblesville Applebee's to help raise money for Jeni Tolliver. Jeni is a 1996 Noblesville High School Graduate that suffered a heart attack that has left her with brain injury. We are raising funds to help support the family with medical bills. 15% of all purchases will be donated. The benefit will run from 11am - 11pm.

May 30-Matt Griffo Live: Lotus Petal Cinema (75 S. Jefferson St., Nashville, IN 800-867-4851 www.lotuspetalcinema.com) is proud to present the live One Man Musical Comedy act of Matt Griffo! Show begins at 7:30pm Tickets $10.

May 30-Mini Health & Wellness Fair: A mini health-and-wellness fair for the community of Indianapolis will take place in ACSM's Urban Fitness Garden, located at 401 W. Michigan St. ACSM's top health and fitness experts will give free screenings. 5:30 - 10 a.m., Friday, May 30. Bring colleagues and make it a corporate wellness event!

May 31-USPTA's Tennis Across America Open House: The Indianapolis Racquet Club will host "Tennis Across America" on Saturday May 31, 2008 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. This FREE event is open to the public and includes on court activities for ages 4 and up, beginners to advance players. Advance registration is required to participate in the on court activities. Tennis shoes required - demo racquets are available for anyone who needs to borrow a racquet. Free lessons for kids and adults along with a drawing for prizes. Call IRC at 849-2531 to register. Visit our website at www.indyracquet. com for more details. Bring the entire family for an afternoon of fun and fitness! Enter our drawing for a chance to win a tennis racquet, court time, classes, membership, and more!

May 31-Anne Sanders Retirement Party: Perry Meridian Choir and High School Musical Director, Anne Sanders, retires this year after 34 years of teaching. There will be a retirement party for her Saturday, May 31st, 2008. Please visit www.sandersretirementparty.com for details. Ticket purchasing information will be posted soon.

May 31-First Baptist Athletics Community Carnival: First Baptist Athletics Community Carnival, Saturday, May 31, 10-2pm, 86th and College, Indianapolis, 844-3559. Activities Include Games, inflatables, Hot dogs, hamburgers, and corn on the cob, Live bands and Rowdie, the Indianapolis Indians’ Mascot.

May 31-Race for Ray: The Race for Ray is a 5K walk/run that funds Ray's Sunshine Foundation's general fund. The foundation is a 501c3 charity that financially and emotionally assists families of children with pediatric cancer. The race is held at Northview Christian Church, 5535 E. 131st. St,, Carmel, IN 46033. The race begins at 9:15am. For more information please visit http://www.raceforray.org, email info@raceforray.org or call 317-842-3613.

May 31-8th Annual Riley Hospital for Children Car Show: The 8th Annual Riley Hospital for Children Car Show is a fun-filled family event on May 31st. The fun begins at 9 a.m. with registration and the silent auction. Silent auction items range from Colts memorabilia to golf clubs to spa packages. The event wraps up at 3 p.m. with awards being presented by Riley Hospital patients. The event is at Texas Roadhouse located at 1405 N Shadeland Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46219. Car registration is $20, each registration receives a $10 gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse. You may register at www.trhrileycarshow.com.

May 31-2nd Annual Golf Tournament, In Support of the Hoosier Burn Camp: Job's Daughters Bethel 25 is hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament in support of the Hoosier Burn Camp. Registration is at 9:30am. The tournament is to be held at Cardinal Hills Golf Course, 3000 S. Whitney Rd. Selma, IN 47383. The price is $40 per person for 4 Man Scramble. This includes: 18 holes with cart, unlimited soft drinks, and a hot dog at the turn. There is a $5,000 Hole In One prize as well as cash prizes for the lowest team and closest to pin. Feel free to contact us with any questions or to sign up - 765.749.3288.