Tri Indy - Triathlon will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Celebration Plaza, River Promenade and Old Washington Street Bridge in White River State Park. Information: 317-733-3300 or www.in.gov/portal/news_events/51094.htm.

Animals and All That Jazz will take place Aug. 5 at the Indianapolis Zoo. Once again, the zoo will be filled with the mellow sounds of jazz. These family events feature music, dancing, great food, animals out late, plus entertainment for the kids. Don’t miss the city’s most popular summer jazz series. Information: indyzoo.com

JCB Neighborfest features a free show with Greg Foresman from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Columbus on Washington Street between Third and Fourth streets. Information: 812-376-2539.

Enjoy the Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The IMA will be screening “A Fish Called Wanda” in its outdoor amphitheater, located on the west side of the museum. Bring your blankets and enjoy an evening of film at the IMA. Admission: $10 public, $5 members (must present current membership card for discount) and free to children 6 and under. Tickets are available at the gates, which open at 6 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. to the public. Films begin at dusk. Information: www.imamuseum.org.

Bean Blossom Gospel Jubilee will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day at the Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom. Bring your lawn chairs. Tickets on sale, on-site camping and cabin rentals available. Information: 800-414-4677 or www.beanblossom.com.

Clay Day at the Spears Gallery will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore the Japanese firing technique of raku. See various pottery demonstrations and experience an exciting hands-on day with clay and enjoy the art gallery filled with Larry Spears’ pottery and Kyle Spears’ photography. The gallery is at 5110 S. Indiana 135, Nashville. Information: 812-988-1287 or www.spearsgallery.com.

Mallow Run presents Jennie DeVoe in concert from
7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the winery
or online at www.mallowrun.com.

Rascal Flatts with special guest Kellie Pickler will take the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand during the Indiana State Fair at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

A Playhouse Players Youth production adapted for the stage by David Simpatico. Buckcreek Players present Disney's Alice in Wonderland Junior. Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit, with the Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. Based on the Disney film, this family favorite will showcase area youth ages 18 and under. Admission: $14 Adults, $12 for Students and Senior Citizens (52+). Show times: Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Information: www.buckcreekplayers.com.

Buckcreek Players, 11150 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, presents Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Junior.” Based on the Disney film, this family favorite will showcase area youths. Admission: $14 adults, $12 for students and senior citizens (52+). Show times: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.buckcreekplayers.com.

Gen Con Indy is a nonstop place for all things gaming. Hundreds of world-class exhibitors will take over the Indiana Convention Center with more than 7,000 events from RPGs, TCGs, miniatures, board and electronic games and more. Information: www.gencon.com.

Come join a delightful day driving your roadster or sports car on winding south central Indiana roads through parts of Indian’s wine country. The Janet Hansen Fund Wine Country Road Rally is certain to provide great fun and camaraderie. Registration fee includes appetizers made of local produce. The event is open to all roadsters, convertibles and sports cars of any make and model, both classic and modern. Cost: $27 per person prepaid or $35 on event day. Information: www.janethansenfund.org.

Animals and All That Jazz will take place Aug. 12 at the Indianapolis Zoo. Once again, the zoo will be filled with the mellow sounds of jazz. These family events feature music, dancing, great food, animals out late, plus entertainment for the kids. Don’t miss the city’s most popular summer jazz series. Information: indyzoo.com.

Justin Bieber with special guest Sean Kingston will hit the Indianapolis scene for Bieber’s My World Tour at Conseco Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

Enjoy the Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The IMA will be screening “Stand By Me” in its outdoor amphitheater, located on the west side of the museum. Bring your blankets and enjoy an evening of film at the IMA. Admission: $10 public, $5 members (must present current membership card for discount) and free to children 6 and under. Tickets are available at the gates, which open at 6 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. to the public. Films begin at dusk. Information: www.imamuseum.org.

Take in a show without breaking your budget at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 seniors 55 and older; and $3 children 12 and younger. “His Girl Friday” starts at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Indianapolis will host the Drum Corps International World Championships World Class Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Green-Stock Music Festival takes place at Valley Branch Retreat and Paintball Valley on Green Valley Road in Gnaw Bone. This will be a musical gathering for green awareness. Information: 812-988-7750 or www.jodesolutions.com/greenstockfest.

Eight Days a Week returns to the Greenwood Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. at Greenwood Amphitheater with its tribute to the Beatles. Free admission. Please bring a lawn chair. Information: (317) 881-4545.

The third annual Rock the Park concert presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council will take place at Mill Race Park in Columbus. This year’s performers are the Gin Blossoms and The Rembrandts. Gates open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 day of show, available beginning June 14 at artsincolumbus.org or the Columbus Area Arts Council at 812-376-2539.

The Greater Greenwood Community Band will perform Park Concert - Sunday, Aug. 15 at Surina Square Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. All performances are free. Information: www.greenwoodband.com.

Devour Downtown is a week-long event that has grown to include a special Taste of Devour Downtown Kick-Off Event to raise money for Second Helpings and to give diners a sneak peek of the flavors of participating restaurants. Information: indyrestaurantweek.com.

Animals and All That Jazz will take place Aug. 19 at the Indianapolis Zoo. Once again, the zoo will be filled with the mellow sounds of jazz for six Thursday summer evenings. These family events feature music, dancing, great food, animals out late, plus entertainment for the kids. Don’t miss the city’s most popular summer jazz series. Information: indyzoo.com.

Enjoy the Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. From June 4 to Aug. 27, the IMA will be screening “L.A. Confidential” in its outdoor amphitheater, located on the west side of the museum. Bring your blankets and enjoy an evening of film at the IMA. Admission: $10 public, $5 members (must present current membership card for discount) and free to children 6 and under. Tickets are available at the gates, which open at 6 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. to the public. Films begin at dusk. Information: www.imamuseum.org.

Sugarland will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand during the Indiana State Fair. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

16th annual Car Show and Swap Meet (picnic area) will begin at 9 a.m. at Johnson County Park. Information: 812-526-6809, 812-526-9816 or www.jcpark.org.

WAMM Fest 2010 offers something for everyone from rock and blues to jazz, funk and folk, with performances on two stages from Super Funk, The Tides, The Woomblies, Tastes Like Chicken, Jennie Devoe and The Nace Brothers. Presented by the Sertoma Club of Greenwood, with all proceeds to benefit local charities and public service agencies. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Craig Park in Greenwood. Tickets: advance $8 or day-of: $10. Information: www.wammfest.com.

The Indiana State Fair takes place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Information: 927-7500 or www.indianastatefair.com.

Enjoy the Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The IMA will be screening “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” in its outdoor amphitheater, located on the west side of the museum. Bring your blankets and enjoy an evening of film at the IMA. Admission: $10 public, $5 members (must present current membership card for discount) and free to children 6 and under. Tickets are available at the gates, which open at 6 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. to the public. Films begin at dusk. Information: www.imamuseum.org.

Enjoy the summer evenings and wonderful music during the Discover Downtown Franklin summer concert series, Aug. 27: The Woomblies at 7 p.m. The classic car cruise-in starts at 5 p.m. on North Main Street on the courthouse lawn, 2 E. Jefferson St., Franklin. Admission is free. Bring your lawn chair. Information: www.discoverdowntownfranklin.com.

Take in a show without breaking your budget at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 seniors 55 and older; and $3 children 12 and younger. “Oklahoma” starts at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd will headline the Bean Blossom Blues, Brews & BBQ that will be take place at the Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground, Bean Blossom, on north Indiana 135. There will be food judging, beer and wine tasting, and great blues music. Information: 800-783-7996 or www.beanblossomblues.com.

Indianapolis-area band Guys That Rock debuts at the Greenwood Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. at Greenwood Amphitheater. Free admission. Please bring a lawn chair. Information: 317-881-4545.

Columbus ArtFest features works from local, regional and national artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Washington Street in downtown Columbus. Information: columbusartfest.com.

JCB Neighborfest features a free show with The Tides from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Columbus on Washington Street between Third and Fourth streets. Information: 812-376-2539.

The 15th Rib America
Festival will be Labor Day weekend at Military Park, downtown Indianapolis.
It will run from 11 a.m. to
11 p.m. Friday to Sunday with free general admission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday with free general admission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission will be $5 after these times. This event is rain or shine, and tickets are nonrefundable.

Take in a show without breaking your budget at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 seniors 55 and older; and $3 children 12 and younger. “Gone With The Wind” starts at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 p.m. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

The eighth annual Bean Blossom BikerFest will take place at Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground in Bean Blossom. Enjoy this wild motorcycle gathering with music, food, swap meet, vendors, dancing, roaring campfires, field events and more. Tickets on sale, on-site camping and cabin rentals available. Information: www.ballsbiker.com.

Penrod is known as one of the largest single-day art fairs in the United States. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Indianapolis Museum of Art will have a record 300-plus artists in addition to six stages of entertainment, more than 50 arts-related nonprofit organizations, an extensive children’s area and plenty of food and beverage at the 44th annual fair. All this on the beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 day of show. Children 10 and under are free. Tickets are available at participating Marsh Supermarkets, The National Bank of Indianapolis locations, Hubbard & Cravens, The Indianapolis Museum of Art and Borders. Information: www.penrod.org.

The Greater Greenwood Community Band will perform Park Concert - Sunday, Sept. 12 at Surina Square Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. All performances are free. Information: www.greenwoodband.com. 

In “Rock Stars, Cars, & Guitars” at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, music fans of all ages can experience rock ’n’ roll like never before. See one-of-a-kind artifacts from a variety of rock musicians, listen to music from every era of rock and take the stage for a concert experience of your own. Information: www.childrensmuseum.org.

The 25th annual Heartnut Heritage Festival, celebrating pioneer days, will be held at Johnson County Park. It includes a craft fair, fur trapper-era rendezvous, antique machinery show with tractor pulls, French and Indian battle re-enactment, kids games, open car show and entertainment. Information: 812-526-9816 or www.jcpark.org.

Mark your calendars for the 2010 Quest for the West exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum. The opening gala is Sept. 11, and the exhibition opens to the public on Sept. 12. This popular invitation exhibition features 50 of the country’s outstanding artists noted for landscapes, wildlife, historical narratives, portraits and still-life compositions celebrating the history and culture of the American West. Information: www.eiteljorg.org.

The 38th annual Cider Run Custom Car Show will take place at Brown County State Park. Come to the Indiana Street Rod Association’s annual car show and see some of the nicest rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and antiques during this two-day event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is the park entry fee. Information: www.indianasra.com.

Columbus’ annual Scottish Festival will take place at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Take in all things Scottish, including highland dancers, clan tents, heavy athletics, sheep dogs, European cars, bagpipers, re-enactors, children’s activities, Scottish country dancing, and merchandise and food vendors. Information: 812-376-2505 or www.scottishfestival.org.

The 22nd annual Hope Ride has it all! Saturday, September 18 enjoy great music, yummy food, rural scenery, and gentle folks make this ride worth the journey. The Hope Ride provides a festival atmosphere suitable for all ages. Enjoy our diverse assortment of musical talents at rest stops along the way. Tantalize your ears with everything from Blues to Bluegrass! You’ll find yourself hanging out and tapping your clips at our rest areas. Riders really rave over Red Dog's Petting Zoo! Entry Fee Just $20 until Sept. 14 (then it's $30) Kids 12 and under Ride Free with a paying adult. T-Shirts for the low price of $10. Hauser High School, State Road 9, Hope, IN. www.hoperide.org

Classic cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, and more! Bring everyone out for the annual Hot Rods & Rock ‘n’ Roll, a family-friendly event on the streets of downtown Columbus. There’s no registration fee. No trophies. Just pride, passion and a good time. Information: www.1049theriver.fm/hotrodsandrocknroll.asp.

The 15th annual Indy Irish Fest will be held at Military Park, downtown Indianapolis. Times are 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday with 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. free admission, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Advance sale tickets will be available beginning Aug. 28. Ticket prices are $8/day in advance and $13/day at the gate. Students (14-18 with ID) are $10/day. Children 13 and under are free. Weekend passes are available for all ages for $20.

The Inaugural Mallow Run Run features a 5-mile run or 5K run/walk beginning at 4 p.m. Registration includes chip timing for both courses, race T-shirt, “Wine at the Line” commemorative wine glass and post-race celebration: wine tasting and Bazbeaux Pizza party at the winery with entertainment by Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors. Registration information: www.mallowrun.com.

Take in a show without breaking your budget at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 seniors 55 and older; and $3 children 12 and younger. B-Movie Celebration starts at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

The 43rd annual Hope Heritage Days takes place on the town square in Hope. Enjoy everything from concerts, food, craft and merchandise booths, a parade, and exhibitions. Car show will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Community Center of Hope. Admission is free. Information: 812-546-5115.

The 2010 Greenways of Greenwood 5K, sponsored by Performance Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation, will begin at 9 a.m. at Greenwood Community Center. The road race is run through downtown Greenwood and along part of the city’s trails system. It features a competitive 5K run and a non-competitive 5K run/walk. Proceeds go toward future expansion of the city’s trails system.

Brown County Hills Challenge Bike Ride offers recreational bicycle rides through the hills of Brown County. Admission is $25 for Saturday and $22 for Sunday or $40 for both days. Rides of 25, 40, 50 and 100 miles are offered. Rest stops with refreshments and lunch are provided. The ride will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the CYO Camp off Claylick Road. Saturday night there will be a German October Fest with live music and a bonfire, free to riders and $5 to the public. Information: 812-988-2839 or www.browncountyhillschallenge.com.

The Indiana Junior Rodeo will be at the Hoosier Horse Park. Information: 317-557-4583 or www.jcpark.org.

A 5K walk/run and 1-mile family fun walk will start at dusk at the Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, 396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin. We have plenty of costumed characters out on the trail to keep you safe. If 3.1 miles is too far for your family to walk, just turn around at the ½-mile marker or before. Entry fee is $15 pre-registered, $20 day of event. Check-in starts at 5 p.m.

Bring the family to Pumpkins in the Park at 5 p.m. at the Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, 396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin.

The Greater Greenwood Community Band will perform Fall Concert - Saturday, Oct. 16 at Greenwood High School auditorium at 7 p.m. All performances are free. Information: www.greenwoodband.com.

Each of the Indy Wine Trail wineries is serving a different chili from noon to 6 p.m. to go with their wines. A ticket, good at all locations for both days, is $22 in advance and $27 day of and includes a bowl of chili and a glass of wine at each winery. Designated driver tickets are $12. Tickets and information: 317-636-4516 or indywinetrail.com.

The Greater Greenwood Community Band will perform Christmas Concert - Saturday, Dec. 11 at Greenwood High School auditorium at 7 p.m. All performances are free. Information: www.greenwoodband.com.