Concerts on the Canal

Summer nights get HOT on Thursdays at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center for Concerts on the Canal. The 2013 lineup on the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace includes the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, Tad Robinson, Everett Greene, Zanna-doo! and Peace Train.

2013 LINEUP

Performances are on the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. The Fourth of July Celebration is from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

May 23
Cathy Morris
Original tunes and familiar favorites on electric violin

May 30
Tad Robinson
Motown hits

June 6
IUPUI Jazz Combo
Tunes you thought you knew – jazz standards with a twist

June 13
IUPUI Faculty Jazz Band
The music of Cole Porter and trumpet player and composer Freddie Hubbard

June 20
Carol Harris
Big band classics

June 27
IUPUI: David Mannell with Laura Hammer-Erhart and Becky Barton
Broadway favorites and Indiana composers

July 4
Indianapolis Municipal Band
Patriotic tunes and marches

Peace Train
Favorite hits from the late 1960s and 1970s

July 11
Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
Swing, swing, swing!

July 18
Zanna-doo!
High-energy dance favorites

July 25
Everett Greene
Love songs and standards

Aug. 1
C.W. and the Working Class Trio
Rhythm and blues, smooth soul

Aug. 8
Orchesta Bravo!
Lively salsa and Latin jazz

Food service and a cash bar are available from the Stardust Terrace Café and outdoor grill. Guests may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages to the concerts. All alcohol must be purchased and consumed on site. No pets and no smoking are allowed on the Plaza. Parking is available on a first-come basis.

Free seating is available on the grass. Tables for 8 are $45, $40 for members. Tables of 4 are $35, $30 for members. Single seats at a community table are available for $10, $9 for members.

Half- and full-season packages are available by calling (317) 232-1882.

Event reservations are valid for the date and/or event of issue; no refunds or rain checks will be permitted.

For reservations, click here or call the Welcome Center at (317) 232-1882.

Special Note:  In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be slightly delayed or moved indoors to the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater. If moved indoors, no food or drink can be permitted in the theater and accommodations can only be made for guests who have registered prior to the concert date.

FREE Museum Nights on the Canal

During June and July, enjoy free admission to the History Center and family-friendly activities on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and on July 4 from 10 to 5 p.m. 

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