Monument Circle

2010 Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP Festivities

by Brian Groce on August 26, 2010

in Naptown Buzz

Friday, August 27, 2010

Indianapolis GP Pit Walkabout/Practice Day
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W 16th Street
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tickets $10, 12 and under free

Motorcycles on Meridian
Meridian Street, Downtown Indianapolis
7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28, Monument Circle and South Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis will be a flurry of engine roars and leather. Motorcyclists will gather to share interests and celebrate the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The inaugural Motorcycles on Meridian took place in 2008. The streets of downtown Indianapolis were an ocean of bikes and people, moving in waves. The event is for people with and without bikes. Interested parties with no steel horse of their own are welcome to walk around at this free event and marvel at the impressive choppers and sport bikes. On these two nights in August, the motorcycle culture of Indianapolis is open for everyone to enjoy. The entrance for the 2010 Motorcycles on Meridian is through Monument Circle, cyclists should enter the route from Monument Circle and continue onto Meridian.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Indianapolis GP Qualifying Day
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W 16th Street
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tickets $20, 12 and under free

Motorcycles on Meridian
Meridian Street, Downtown Indianapolis
7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28, Monument Circle and South Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis will be a flurry of engine roars and leather. Motorcyclists will gather to share interests and celebrate the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The inaugural Motorcycles on Meridian took place in 2008. The streets of downtown Indianapolis were an ocean of bikes and people, moving in waves. The event is for people with and without bikes. Interested parties with no steel horse of their own are welcome to walk around at this free event and marvel at the impressive choppers and sport bikes. On these two nights in August, the motorcycle culture of Indianapolis is open for everyone to enjoy. The entrance for the 2010 Motorcycles on Meridian is through Monument Circle, cyclists should enter the route from Monument Circle and continue onto Meridian.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Red Bull Indianapolis GP Race Day
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W 16th Street
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tickets start at $40, 12 and under free with adult General Admission ticket holder

  • 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Gates Open
  • 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Vendor Marketplace Open, Gasoline Alley Garages
  • 8:40-9 a.m. 125cc Warm-Up
  • 9:10-9:30 a.m. Moto2 Warm-Up
  • 9:40-10 a.m. MotoGP Warm-Up
  • 10:20 a.m. USGPRU Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda Race #2 (12 Laps)
  • Noon 125cc Race (23 Laps)
  • 1:15 p.m. Moto2 Race (26 Laps)
  • 3 p.m. MotoGP Race (28 Laps)

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2009 Indianapolis Strawberry Festival

by Brian Groce on June 8, 2009

in Brian's Blogs,Foodie for Life

The 44th Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women Strawberry Festival in Indianapolis is Thursday, June 11.

Serving on Monument Circle begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m., or until supplies run out. The cost is $6 for the “works” or $2 a la carte.

Over 95% of Festival proceeds help fund many local and worldwide non-profit organizations like The Julian Center, Dayspring, Noble Of Indiana, Dress For Success, Gleaners Food Bank, Wheeler Mission, Young Audiences Of Indiana and many more.

This year’s entertainment includes:

  • Jazz Group – 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Christ Church Bell Ringers – Noon to 12:15 p.m.
  • ISO Brass Ensemble – 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • White River Jazz Band – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Murat Banjo Band – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Also this year, we are happy to coordinate with Sen. Lugar’s office as they run a hunger drive during the Festival. Bring in cans to donate, or donate money in their marked bins that will be located on the spokes of the circle. Check out a video from Senator Richard Lugar.

Are you on Twitter? Then be sure to follow @CCCathedralIndy on Twitter to get frequent updates on happenings at the Cathedral!

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USPS R2D2 Mailbox

by Brian Groce on July 15, 2007

in Brian's Photos,One Man's Lens

 

The United States Postal Service is outfitting some of their mail boxes with R2D2 decals to promote their current Star Wars promotion. This particular mail box can be found on Meridian Street just South of Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.

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18th annual Ice Cream Social on the Circle

by Brian Groce on July 14, 2007

in Brian's Photos,One Man's Lens

 

Rupert Boneham being interviewed by WTHR Senior Meteorologist Tina Simpkin at the 18th annual Ice Cream Social on the Circle sponsored by the Indiana Dairy Council on Friday, July 13, 2007. All proceeds benefited Rupert’s Kids.

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