City Life
Getting local with literature.
November 25, 2008
Sometimes it's fun to get local with books. Did you know that author/illustrator Bill Peet grew up in Indianapolis and went to the Herron school of Art and Design? He even did the entire storyboards for Disney's feature films "The Sword in the Stone" and "One Hundred and One Dalmations." Who's to say a small town kid from Indianapolis can't make it big time? Two other books with local flair (and Read more...
Scavenger Hunt Part One
September 22, 2008
Sure walking around downtown can be fun, but it can also seem a little aimless. So what about a scavenger hunt? I know my daughter loves looking for things downtown (is anyone else's kid in love with the Wild Beaver Saloon sign?) it helps her establish points of reference and gives her something to look forward to instead of the sidewalk going by. On my last trip downtown I took a few pictures Read more...
Scavenger Hunt Part One
September 22, 2008
Sure walking around downtown can be fun, but it can also seem a little aimless. So what about a scavenger hunt? I know my daughter loves looking for things downtown (is anyone else's kid in love with the Wild Beaver Saloon sign?) it helps her establish points of reference and gives her something to look forward to instead of the sidewalk going by. On my last trip downtown I took a few pictures Read more...
Three days in and around Indianapolis: Day 1, Indianapolis Children's Museum
July 08, 2008
If you are coming to Indianapolis from anywhere in the state, the nation or the world with a preschooler you would be a fool not to go to the world's largest children's museum . Even us locals take out of towners here to impress them with five levels of " Why didn't they have this kind of stuff when I was a kid? " The best place I remember ever visiting as a kid was the Exploratorium in San Read more...
A week of Music June 25-28
June 25, 2008
Considering we've had some pretty decent weather for the end of June I figured this week would be a good week to head out to a few concerts around the city. I've found that the best way to enjoy a lot of these concerts is to come prepared. Blankets, snacks, sunscreen and plenty of water. If you decide to make it an entire week dedicated to music like we are, why not see how many instruments Read more...
Rave Motion Pictures Summer Family Film Series
June 11, 2008
Sometimes it's just too hot to play outside. Sometimes it just drives everyone a little too crazy to be cooped up inside. Sometimes you just want a place to go with your family that is air conditioned where you can relax, enjoy hanging out together and not have any worries about who's going where and why. Enter the Rave Motion Pictures Summer Family Film Series . Every Tuesday and Wednesday at Read more...
The Budding Art Critic: How to make the IMA a place your child loves.
June 02, 2008
Art is in every corner of every city and every building in America. From the sterile reproductions in a hotel room to the curve of a sports car. It's training an eye to see such things that is the hard part. Heading straight for the IMA with a small one for their first exposure to art can prove a little tricky. Start out in small galleries featuring art you know your child will relate to . Read more...
99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up.
May 29, 2008
Go to the Indy 500. See the city from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (stair climbing optional). Lie in the shade with a heap of ribs to share at Rib Fest. Cheer the runners from the sidelines at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon. Brush up on your French for the French Market Festival. Take a bike ride down the Monon Trail. Sit in the splash zone at the dolphin show at the Read more...
History Lesson: Soldier and Sailors Monument
May 21, 2008
Built in 1902 this monument cost just over a half million dollars to build. It has become the landmark and symbol of downtown Indianapolis and is why the city is nicknamed The Circle City. While I strongly encourage you to read the free literature about the monument available in the visitor's center (because it is pretty interesting), there isn't much in print that would impress your average Read more...
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