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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26, 2024 plus Memorial Day. This week: All the Race Weekend Festivities and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Miller Lite Carb Day

Friday, May 24, 8:00am-6:00pm

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

4790 W 16th St

Indianapolis, IN

American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service

Friday, May 24, 12:00pm-12:30pm

Indiana War Memorial

55 E Michigan St

Indianapolis, IN

Rockin' on Main

Friday, May 24, 5:00pm-10:00pm

Main Street, Speedway, IN

North Main Street

Speedway, IN

Legends Day presented by Firestone

Saturday, May 25, 8:00am-3:00pm

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

4790 W 16th St

Indianapolis, IN

Firestone Legends Day Concert Featuring Riley Green

Saturday, May 25, 7:00pm

Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

801 W. Washington St

Indianapolis, IN

Fishers Farmers Market

Saturday, May 25, 8:00am-12:00pm

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

6 Municipal Dr

Fishers, IN

Indy Eleven vs. Phoenix Rising FC

Saturday, May 25, 7:00pm

Carroll Stadium

1001 West New York Street

Indianapolis, IN

Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit

Sunday, May 26, 12:00pm

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

4790 W 16th St

Indianapolis, IN

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, 2024. This week: Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Roots and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

I Made Rock 'N' Roll

May 18, 1:00pm

American Legion Mall

700 N Pennsylvania St

Indianapolis, IN

Nostalgia Drag Racing League

May 17 - May 18

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

10267 US Highway 136

Brownsburg, IN

Fast Friday - Indianapolis 500 Practice

May 17, 10:00am-6:00pm

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

4790 W 16th St

Indianapolis, IN

Pints & Paddles

May 17, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Stephens Park

605 Stephen Drive

Brownsburg, IN

All American Circus

May 16-17, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Memorial Park

North Memorial Drive

New Castle, IN

Prairie Dash 5K

May 18, 9:00am-10:30am

Conner Prairie

13400 Allisonville Rd,

Fishers, IN

Broad Ripple Art Fair

May 18 - May 19, 10:00am-5:00pm

Indianapolis Arts Center

820 East 67th Street

Indianapolis, IN

Rock The Junction - Craft Beer & Music Festival

May 18, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Grand Junction Brewing

1189 E 181st St.

Westfield, IN

Art of Wine

May 18, 5:00pm-9:00pm

Carmel Arts and Design District

111 West Main Street

Carmel, IN

Indy Eleven vs. Hartford Athletic

May 18, 2024 , 7:00pm

Carroll Stadium

1001 West New York Street

Indianapolis, IN

Love Your City Downtown Scavenger Hunt

May 19, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Downtown Anderson

1135 Meridian Street

Anderson, IN

4th Annual Miss Indy Juneteenth Pageant

May 19, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center

1000 W 42nd St

Indianapolis, IN

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, 2024. This week: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, Mother’s Day, and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Asian Fest 2024

May 11, 11:00am-4:00pm

Indiana Historical Society

450 W Ohio St.

Indianapolis, IN

Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session, In-Person

May 10, 12:00pm

Indy Reads

1066 Virginia Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

Indy How Bizarre Vintage & Handmade Pop-up Market

May 10, 6:00pm

Sun King Brewery

135 N. College Ave.

Indianapolis, IN

Rosé and Roses

May 10, 6:00pm-10:00pm

Conner Prairie

13400 Allisonville Rd,

Fishers, IN

Daredevil Indy Lager Fest 2024

May 10, 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Daredevil Brewing Co

1151 N Main Street

Speedway, IN

RUN WITH SHEARS 5K

May 11, 7:00am

White River State Park

801 W. Washinton St.

Indianapolis, IN

Hope for Happiness

May 11, 8:00am-12:00pm

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

6 Municipal Dr

Fishers, IN

NerdFest

May 11, 10:00am-4:00pm

Carmel Clay Public Library

425 E Main St,

Carmel, IN

Walking for the Health of It - In Color

May 11, 10:00am

Avon Town Hall Park

6570 E US Hwy 36

Avon, IN

Mother's Day Weekend

May 11 - May 12, 11:00am-3:00pm

Newfields

4000 N Michigan Rd

Indianapolis, IN

Sudzfest

May 11, 4:00pm-9:00pm

German Park

8600 S Meridian St

Indianapolis, IN

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, 2024. This week: The world’s largest running event and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Wings for Life World Run

May 05, 7:00am

Virtual

Vintage Camper Rally

May 03 - May 05

Johnson County Park Campground

2949 E. North St

Nineveh, IN

The Indy 800 Presented by Heat Wave Visual and Cleetus & Cars Burnout

May 03 - May 04

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis

10267 E. U.S. Hwy 136

Brownsburg, IN

500 Festival Post Race Party

May 04, 7:00am

Military Park @ White River State Park

601 West New York Street

Indianapolis, IN

Fungi Foray

May 04, 11:00am

Arbuckle Acres Park

200 N Green Street

Brownsburg, IN

Garfield Park Art Walk

May 04, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Garfield Park

927 E Tabor Street

Indianapolis, IN

May the 4th Be With You! Star Wars presented by the Paramount Theatre

May 04, 1:00pm

Paramount Theatre

1124 Meridian Plaza

Anderson, IN

Perry Crossing 500 - Tricycle Races

May 05, 12:00pm-2:00pm

The Shops at Perry Crossing

2499 Perry Crossing Way

Plainfield, IN

32nd Indian Market and Festival

May 03 - May 18

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

500 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN

ISO & Indianapolis Ballet Present Romeo & Juliet

May 03 - May 04

Clowes Memorial Hall

4602 Sunset Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, 2024. This week: Indy PopCon and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

PopCon

April 26 - April 28

Indiana Convention Center

200 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

Viking Fest

April 26 - April 28

Anson Acres Park

4671 Anson Blvd

Whitestown, IN

2024 Premier Event - Mosaic

April 26, 5:30pm-11:00pm

JW Marriott

10 S West St

Indianapolis, IN

The Tortured Poets Dance Party: A Taylor Swift Night

April 26, 8:00pm

The Vogue Theatre

6259 N College Ave

Indianapolis, IN

PanCan Purple Stride

April 27, 8:00am-11:30am

Celebration Plaza

801 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN

Colonial Faire

April 27, 9:00am-5:00pm

Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter DAR

4635 North Illinois St.

Indianapolis, IN

Zionsville Greenfest

April 27, 9:00am-12:00pm

Zionsville Town Hall

Zionsville, IN

Bowling for Rhinos

April 27, 9:00am-4:00pm

Indianapolis Zoo

1200 W Washington St

Indianapolis, IN

Symphony on the Circle

April 27, 11:00am-7:30pm

Monument Circle

1 Monument Circle

Indianapolis, IN

2024 Indianapolis-Carmel Children’s Festival

April 27, 12:00pm-3:00pm

One Civic Square

1 Civic Square

Carmel, IN

Saraga International Food Festival

April 27 & 28, 12:00pm-8:00pm

SARAGA INTERNATIONAL GROCERY - CASTLETON PARKING LOT

8448 Center Run Drive

Indianapolis, IN

Beastside Brewfest

April 27, 7:00pm-10:30pm

Our Lady of Lourdes

30 South Downey Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

Block Party at The Shops at Perry Crossing

April 27, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

The Shops at Perry Crossing

340 Marketplace Mile

Plainfield, IN

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21, 2024. This week: National Record Day and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Indy Library Store Book Sale

April 19 - April 23

Library Services Center

2450 N Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN

Whitestown Battle of the Badges 5K

April 20, 8:00am

345 S. Bower St

Whitestown, IN

Butler Bulldog Jog hosted by Indy Runners

April 20, 8:00am

Newfields

4000 N Michigan Rd

Indianapolis, IN

Saturday Morning Block Party

April 20, 10:00am-10:45am

Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch

7898 Hague Road

Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis Color Throw Festival- Holi Hungama 2.0

April 20, 11:00am-5:00pm

Waterfront Hotel and Conference Center

2930 Waterfront Parkway West Drive

Indianapolis, IN

Earth Day at The Trails at Conner Prairie

April 20, 12:00pm-3:30pm

Conner Prairie

13400 Allisonville Rd,

Fishers, IN

Attitude Fest 2024

April 20, 12:00pm-4:00pm

Broad Ripple Park

1426 Broad Ripple Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

April 21, 9:00am

Celebration Plaza

801 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN

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Welcome to the final Special Eclipse Edition of the “IN the Community” podcast! The “IN the Community” podcast is all about events happening in and around central Indiana and it just doesn’t get any bigger than the total solar eclipse yesterday, April 8. The path of the total solar eclipse was directly over Indiana, plunging most of the state into darkness for several minutes. WISH-TV Event’s Manager, Allan Haw, took the opportunity to head to downtown Franklin, Indiana to the eclipse festival there to talk to folks who came from all over to see the big event, and after having seen it for ourselves I think we can safely say that the eclipse lived up to the hype (even if the traffic didn’t). I hope you enjoy some of the conversations I had with people as they came to experience the eclipse with us “IN the Community”.

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The total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event and something to capture with a photo to remember, but the process can be difficult with the changing conditions.Verizon experts have shared helpful tips to getting the best picture on a smartphone:

Only zoom in on the phone if it has optical zoom capabilities. However, it’s best to stick to zoomed-out photos for clarity.

Turn off the flash on the phone.

Use the “burst mode” feature to help capture multiple pictures at once. Photographers can always go back and delete the ones that do not turn out. The burst mode will help capture the corona, or the little bit of the sun’s rays that are visible during totality.

Experts tell News 8 that shooting in “RAW mode” will give the best quality photos of the eclipse.

Also, photographers can use a solar lens cover to protect their cameras, but experts say that may not be necessary.

“Manufacturers don’t actually take a stance on this when it comes to the lens on cameras and facing the sun,” said Jeff Kew, a Verizon spokesperson. “There is no proven widespread damage when it comes to pointing your phone lens toward the sun.”

An added bonus of using a solar lens is the tool can help view sunspots.

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday was gearing up for Monday’s total solar eclipse.

As the home of the Indianapolis 500, billed as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the track is ready to become the biggest viewing party for the greatest spectacle in space.

The speedway will hand out “the greatest spectacles” for eclipse viewing, which are IMS-themed solar glasses.

IMS will open the track at 2:15 p.m. Monday so people can venture on the track for the actual eclipse and experience totality on the over-100-year-old oval.

The team started planning its eclipse-viewing party on April 8, 2018, and expects at least 50,000 people to come to the track.

Doug Boles, president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said Sunday, “I think the atmosphere will be a lot of fun. It’s going to be different, obviously, than a race crowd. Around 75% of the people that are coming never purchased anything from the speedway before, so likely they’ve never even been here before so that’s going to be new.”

NASA will set up shop at IMS. Retired astronaut Drew Feustel will be among other activities and even some gear-like rocket engines.

“If you think about racing and space, there’s a lot of crossover,” Boles said. “A lot of the engineering and math that goes into having a great spacecraft is the same kind of stuff that has a great race car, so there are a lot of similarities and we are excited to partner with them.”

Boles say the party has the potential to be the largest eclipse gathering in the United States because IMS can handle so many people.

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The total solar eclipse will cross over Indianapolis on Monday, and many students are excited. Fourth-grade students and their teachers at Winchester Village Elementary are counting down the hours for when the skies turn dark during the April 8 eclipse. 

Juan Juarez-Smith, a fourth-grader at the school, says the excitement comes “because it’s once in a lifetime.”

And that’s the case for most of us gearing up for the eclipse. 

The students on Thursday learned about how a solar eclipse works with a class project. 

“The sun is bigger than the moon, so the moon is a little dot around the sun but to us, they’re the same,” Brailee Gale said.

Brailee and her other fourth-grade classmates also learned about the importance of wearing eye protection during the event. 

“You can’t look directly at it, you can get your eyes blinded, Brooklyn McClure said. “It’ll probably hurt, you won’t feel it, but after a couple of days you might feel it.”

These are just a few things students in Natasha Cummings’ class are learning about. 

Cummings, with Project Lead The Way at Winchester Village, says eclipses are one of her passions. She says it’s been exciting to share her love for them with her students.

“It’s great to see their excitement once they learn about what an eclipse is. And the elements that connect it and hearing ah-ha’s,” she said.

Cumming also shared with News 8 a message she’s been sharing with her students. “Even though this is a once in a lifetime, only one for totality that we’ll see, try not to miss it unless you’re one to find where the eclipses are. It’ll be exciting.”

Monday’s total solar eclipse is expected to hit the Indy region at 3:06 pm on April. The next one here in Indy won’t be for more than 100 years. 

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