March 1-12 

Ceramicist Melissa Parrott and painter Kyle Ragsdale present their work at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center gallery. Parrott creates landscapes using botanical forms with microscopic detail. Ragsdale paints figures who have an undefined connection between them, often pairs of women in dresses. Location: 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis. Information: Valerie K. Miller Wahlstrom at millervk@uindy.edu or  (317) 788-3255.

Ethos Art Show:  Local artists gather in a beautiful venue to display their talents. 10 am to 3 pm March 13 in Beeson Hall.

Adzooks Puppet Show: 1 pm March 13, Franklin Parks & Recreation. After the show, children can make their own puppet.

Historic Artcraft Theatre - “The Philadelphia Story”. Enjoy an evening at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 students; and $3 children. Show times: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 12 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

The Philadelphia Story. Cast: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart. Released: 1940. Philadelphia heiress Tracy Lord throws out her playboy husband C.K. Dexter Haven shortly after their marriage. Two years later, Tracy is about to marry respectable George Kittredge whilst Dexter has been working for "Spy" magazine. Dexter arrives at the Lord's mansion the day before the wedding with writer Mike Connor and photographer Liz Imbrie, determined to spoil things. March 12th & 13th. Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday & 7:30PM Saturday. Adult tickets - $5.00, child tickets (under 12) - $3.00, Senior tickets (55 and over) - $4.00 Information: www.historicartcrafttheatre.org - 57 N. Main Street, Franklin.

March 12 & 13 - Lilly Classical Series – Shostakovich’s Eleventh Symphony. Friday, March 12, 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 13, 5:30 p.m. Hannu Lintu, Conductor. Tickets for evening concerts: $16-$68 Students: $10 with valid student ID. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. www.indianapolissymphony.org

March 13, 2010
Shamrock Run & Walk at 9am. The 19th Annual Shamrock Run and Walk is open to people of all ages and abilities. Come join the fun with thousands of others by participating in either the 4-mile Run or the 4-mile Walk from Monument Circle downtown to Fountain Square, home of the Irish Hill. The Indy Sports Foundation, a non-profit charitable entity with a mission of promoting amateur sports, is the host of the event. The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is the Foundation’s largest charity event and one of the longest standing traditions in Indianapolis. www.indystpats.com

March 13 - Find Your Pleasure in Herbs - Start growing, using and enjoying herbs all year round. Join the Central Indiana Herb Society on March 13, 10-11:30am for a different herb-related program. Contact the Conservatory for monthly topics. Programs are free, however a $5 donation is suggested to the CIHS for to cover supplies. Registration required. (Ages 14+). Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

March 13 - YOUTH GARDENING with the Junior Gardener Club (Ages 6-12), Mar 13, 1-2pm FREE - The Garden Club is back! Join us for a fun garden lesson and activity. Come to one, or come to all! Come out to the Children’s Garden for a fun-filled garden lesson and activity. No “green thumbs” required. The Club will meet in the Conservatory in cases of inclement weather. Please pre-register for this exciting program by calling 327-7580, as spots are limited. Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

March 13 - African Violet Show - March 13, 10am - 5pm, FREE - The Indy African Violet Society presents their annual show featuring a variety of these common house plants, including some for sale. Society members will also be available to answer questions. Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Find Your Pleasure in Herbs - Start growing, using and enjoying herbs all year round. Join the Central Indiana Herb Society on March 13, 10-11:30am for a different herb-related program. Contact the Conservatory for monthly topics. Programs are free, however a $5 donation is suggested to the CIHS for to cover supplies. Registration required. (Ages 14+). Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Grey Goose Antique, March 13, 9am-4pm held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The Gray Goose is a popular antique and collectibles show celebrating it's 15th season. With fifty or more vendors, there is a wide variety of merchandise.  Primitives, glass, jewelry, furniture, linens, toys, advertising, tools and household items are some of the merchandise available. The Gray Goose show is located at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin, Indiana. Information: (317) 881-5719 or graygooseantiques.com

Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m. the smooth voice of Norah Jones comes to town at the Murat Centre. www.livenation.com

Feb. 24-March 14

The Indiana Repertory Theatre wraps up its solo plays with “Going Solo: After Paul McCartney,” which follows two friends as they attempt to meet half of the Beatles and discover dreamers and drifters along the way. Location: 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 635-5252 or www.irtlive.com.

March 10-14

Three provincial sisters long to return to Moscow, where they dream their lives would be better in this exciting new version of Anton Chekov’s “The Three Sisters.” Themes of desire and frustration unfold as the women fall in love, remember happier times and yearn for a perfect life. Tickets are free for students, faculty and staff of Franklin College; $6 for students and $10 for general admission. Show times: Wednesday-Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Location: Johnson Center of Fine Arts, 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-8029 or www.franklincollege.edu.

Americana Music - David Mallett. March 14, 2010 - 7 pm, Unitarian building, 7850 Goeller Road. Hosted by Tim Grimm. Advance tickets available at Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St, Columbus. Information : 812-603-3503

Indianapolis Art & Antique Show: March 12-14, Toyota Blue Ribbon & Champions Pavilions, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours: Friday 11am-8pm; Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 11am-5pm Admission: General $10; Advance $8 at Marsh Additional Information: For more information, contact the Methodist Health Foundation at (317) 962-1777 or visit www.methodisthealthfoundation.org

Stewart's Indiana Flea Market: March 12-14, 2010 Location: Ag/Hort Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours: Friday Noon-6pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm Admission: Free Additional Information: For more information, contact Stewart Promotions at (502) 456-2244 or visit www.stewartpromotions.com.

March 13 - 14 - Pinewood Derby - The second greatest spectacle in racing returns as the Indiana State Museum and the Boy Scouts of America Crossroads of America Council invite you to race your derby cars on the tallest, longest and fastest Pinewood Derby track. The two-story, 125-foot Pinewood Derby track at the Indiana State Museum will be open to the public on March 11 and 12. The official race is on March 13. All participating cars must be registered by 1 p.m. The track will be open for fun runs on March 14. Daily museum admission during these special days is $3 per person for all scouts and their families. Indiana State Museum Great Hall Levels 1 and 2. Information: www.indianamuseum.org.

March 13 & 14 - Visit Mallow Run's Winter Warm-up Weekend and enjoy delicious "warm-your-belly" St. Patrick's Irish Stew, fresh baked breads, and scrumptious desserts in the cozy Mallow Run tasting room. Sit by the warming fire and listen to live music and enjoy a great meal. Noon - 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Information: www.mallowrun.com

Ethlie Ann Vare, co-author of “Patently Female: From AZT to TV Dinners, Stories of Women Inventors and their Breakthrough Ideas,” visits Franklin College to celebrate the Women’s History Month Luncheon and Lecture. Vare will speak about the “Mothers of Invention” and tell the stories of the women behind disposable diapers, dishwashers, Barbie dolls, hang gliders, Liquid Paper and the atomic bomb.  The event starts at 11:30 a.m. in the Branigin Room of the Napolitan Student Center. Costs for the event are $15 for the public, $10 for alumni, faculty and staff and $5 for students. Location: 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin. Information at (317) 738-8185 or www.franklincollege.edu.

Primetime Book Club - March 16  6:30pm, at Greenwood Public Library. Come join a diverse group of book-a-holics for lively discussion, refreshments, and lots of laughter! We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30. All are welcome. February's Book: Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker.

March 17, 2010
Hoosier Lottery Greening of the Canal – 6am Please join the Hoosier Lottery for a live media event to kick-off St. Patrick’s Day in Indianapolis by turning the downtown canal green on March 17th, 2010. This event is open to the public and will take place at the corner of Ohio and West Streets just east of the Fire Station. At approximately 6:50am, Kathryn Densborn, Executive Director of the Hoosier Lottery, Mayor Greg Ballard and guests will pour dye into the canal which will produce a brilliant green fountain for the rest of the day.www.indystpats.com

March 17, 2010 - The 30th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown Indianapolis Presented by Cathedral High School 11:30am www.indystpats.com

Sprouts: Homeschool Horticulture Class at Greenwood Public Library, March 17, 1 pm. Review of the parts of a seed and the plant life cycle. Discuss requirements for seed growth. Learn about the nursery trade and the economic impact of seeds today. Experiment: Dissect a seed and fill out a worksheet to identify parts Garden Activities: Start some seeds!  Register by calling 885-5036 or online www.greenwoodlibrary.us

Now throughout the year. Fitness Classes: Classes offered are Zumba, Step Aerobics, Cardio and Tone, Yoga, Turbo Kick, Hip Hop Hustle, Spinning, and Parent/Child Exercise. Classes are $18/Greenwood Residents and $21/Non-Residents for a 6 week session.  Check out the current fitness class schedule at www.greenwood.in.gov or call 881-4545. Classes are held at the Greenwood Community Center. Register at the Greenwood Community Center.

March 18 - Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony. Thursday, March 18 – Happy Hour 5 p.m. and Concert 6:30 p.m. Sean Newhouse, Conductor. Tickets: $20 each (includes complimentary food and drinks). Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. www.indianapolissymphony.org

Knot Tying Basics. March 18  6pm at Greenwood Public Library. Gary Summers will present a Basic Knot Tying class in Community Room A. Gary is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and has over 20 years experience teaching knot tying.  This class will cover a few basic knot techniques, including: overhand knots, figure eight knots and square knots and more.  There is a fee of $2 to cover supplies and handouts, which will be collected the night of the class. Call 885-5036 or go to www.greenwoodlibrary.us to register. 

Booklovers Book Club - March 18, 10am at Greenwood Public Library. Come join a lively group of ladies discussing a wide variety of great books!  We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00am. All are welcome. March's Book: The Lace Reader by Brunoia Barry.

Come enjoy the Franklin Community Band performing the beautiful songs of Ireland, as well as patriotic marches, jazz standards and music from "My Fair Lady," and "The Magnificent Seven." This concert is free, and will take place at Ransford Chapel in the Administration building of The Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Ind.

The vibrant characters of Gilbert and Sullivan conspire against the establishment in “The Mikado,” a tale of unexpected rivals, hilarious circumstances and false heroics. Tickets for adults are $30, $70, $98 and $115. Tickets for seniors and students are $28, $66, $93 and $109. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 639-4300 or www.cloweshall.org.

Coffee Talk: A discussion group for twenty and thirty-somethings. March 19  7pm, at Greenwood Public Library. Are you interested in lively conversation about great books? Join us for Coffee Talk at Barnes & Noble in Greenwood at 7pm in the cafe. March's book will be The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde.  Borrow a copy from Greenwood Public Library then come discuss. This isn't your mother's book club! Call 885-5036 for additional information. 

Easter Egg Craft Bag:  Children design and paint their own reusable canvas bag to gather eggs during the Easter hunt. Children ages 5 and up hop into our craft room with mom or dad from 10 am to noon on March 20.

Bid on fine and rare wines, gift packages, fine jewelry, original art and behind-the-scenes tours of the zoo at The Elegant Vintages Twelfth International Wine Auction. The event benefits the zoo and features a patrons’ reception from 5-6 p.m., a multi-course gourmet dinner and live entertainment. The connoizooer tickets include all patron benefits along with optimal seating and premium wine with dinner. Tickets: Guest - $150, Patron - $200, Connoizooer - $300. Location: Conrad Hotel, 50 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: E-mail Carol Howard at choward@indyzoo.com.

Join the Conservatory at Garfield Park in welcoming the Hoosier Herpetology Society and its cold-blooded friends for the Reptile and Amphibian Exhibit. There will be a variety of species from both Indiana and the tropics. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and there is no cost. Location: 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 327-7337 or www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org.

March 19 & 20 - Discover how Hoosiers everywhere are "going green." The Going Green Festival educates visitors about what it means to be green and shows guests how to be more green their workplace, home and lives. On March 19 & 20, 9:30am - 2pm, see green practices firsthand and ask questions to area organizations, explore the exhibit "Footprints: Balancing Nature's Diversity" and then join us for hands-on greening activities. This event is included with museum admission and free for members. Information: www.indianamuseum.org.

March 20 - Reptile and Amphibian Exhibit - March 20, 10am - 2pm, FREE - Join the Conservatory in welcoming the Hoosier Herpetology Society and their cold-blooded friends. Come and see a variety of different reptiles and amphibians from both Indiana and the tropics. All Ages. Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

March 20 - Easter Egg Craft Bag: Children design and paint their own reusable canvas bag to gather eggs during the Easter hunt. Children ages 5 and up hop into our craft room with mom or dad from 10 am to noon on March 20. For more information contact Franklin Parks & Recreation.

March 20 - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Special Event – The Music of Pink Floyd. Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m. Brent Havens, Conductor. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and a rock band will pay tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd by performing many of their hits, including The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, among others. Tickets: $34-$64. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. /www.indianapolissymphony.org

March 20 - The Elegant Vintages 12th Annual Wine Auction brings together both wine connoisseurs and animal lovers for a multi-course gourmet dinner with exceptional wines, intriguing silent auctions, and a spirited live auction of rare wines, art, vacations, gourmet dinners and one-of-a-kind experiences and memorabilia from the Indianapolis Zoo. The 2010 auction will be held at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, with proceeds benefiting the Indianapolis Zoo. Tickets may be purchased at several levels beginning at $150 each. Reservations may be made by phone at (317) 630-2188 or by visiting indianapoliszoo.com. Information on sponsorship opportunities for the auction can be obtained by calling Carol Howard at (317) 630-2188.

March 20 - Gabriel Iglesias will be here, Saturday 03/20/10 at 7:00 PM Murat Theatre at the Murat Centre Indianapolis, IN

"A Celebration of Spring" to benefit the Brown County Art Organizations Fund will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, State Road 46 West, Nashville. Artist-Decorated Tables with art to take home at each place setting. Dinner. Live Auction of high-end Art, Silent Auction of Table Centerpieces, Cash Bar. Tickets $75 per person with $45 of the ticket price being tax deductible. Information or reservations: 877-840-0767, 812-988-8622 or www.artalliancebrowncounty.com. 

Indiana State Button Show - March 19-21. State Button Society - Holiday Inn Conference Center, 1541 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus. Information: 812.372.1541 or margaret.schaller@gmail.com. Admission is FREE.

Indiana Flower & Patio Show - March 13-21, 2010 Location: West Pavilion & Toyota Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 10am-5pm Admission: General Admission $12; Children 12 & under Free; Discount tickets and coupons available online or at Marsh Supermarkets. Additional Information: For more information, contact HSI Show Productions at (317) 576-9933 or visit www.hsishows.com.

March 19 - 21 - Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show  March 19-21, 2010 Location: South Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours: Friday 2-8pm; Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday 9am-4pm Additional Information: For more information, contact Dan Masters at (405) 340-1333 or visit www.indy1500.com.

March 20 & 21 - Visit Mallow Run's Winter Warm-up Weekend and enjoy delicious "warm-your-belly" Spring Asparagus Soup, fresh baked breads, and scrumptious desserts in the cozy Mallow Run tasting room.  Sit by the warming fire and listen to live music and enjoy a great meal. Noon - 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Information: www.mallowrun.com

March 21 - Seed Starting for Kids - March 21, 3-3:45pm, $3 - Come get a jump-start on spring by planting some fun and funky seeds that will be ready to go outside when the weather gets warm. Registration required. (Ages 5-14). Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

March 21 - Heirloom Seed Starting - March 21, 1:30-2:30pm, $4 - Time to start getting ready for springtime gardening! Learn more about the different heirloom varieties of popular garden plants and start some seeds to take home. Registration required. (Ages 18+). Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

March 3-March 22

Best-selling author Joan Didion’s memoir takes the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre stage in “Going Solo: The Year of Magical Thinking.” Her heartbreak after her husband’s death while her daughter lay comatose in a hospital plays out as she tries to make sense of the world. Location: 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 635-5252 or www.irtlive.com.

March 23 - Indiana University presents Yo-Yo Ma in concert March 23 at 8 p.m. Multiple-Grammy Award winner Yo-Yo Ma, considered the world's finest cellist, brings his rich, smooth tones and signature phrasing to Bloomington this spring with a recital that should not be missed. Information www.iuauditorium.com.

Nurturing Your Health: Learn to Relax with Qigong. March 23 at 6:30pm, at Greenwood Public Library Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice (less physical than Tai Chi), uses mental focus, breath, and gentle movements to bring about a state of relaxation. Kathy Johnson of Classical Systems will lead this introductory session which is perfect for any age-teens through seniors. Call 885-5036 or go to www.greenwoodlibrary.us to register. 

March 24 - David Gray will be in concert Wednesday March 24 at 7:30 PM in the Murat Theatre at the Murat Centre Indianapolis, IN

Dining with Diabetes Series - March 24 - April 13  10:00am - 12:30pm at Greenwood Public Library. Linda Souchon from Purdue University Extension will give practical information on diet and meal preparation for diabetics. Food preparation will be demonstrated. $20 per person, $30 per couple, registration required. Call 885-5036 or register online www.greenwoodlibrary.us

Random Film Festival: Surf's Up - March 25, 3:30pm at Greenwood Public Library. Free movie and popcorn for all ages.

Spring Bulb Show - March 26 - April 2, 10am - 5pm, Standard Show Admission - It’s springtime at the Garfield Conservatory! Come see our stunning display of tulips and other spring blooms against the backdrop of our permanent tropical collection. The bulbs will be for sale beginning April 3rd at 10AM. Flowers are sold on a first come, first served basis and prices will vary. $2/adults, $1/seniors and youth, $5/families. Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Late Night in Genealogy at the Johnson County Museum of History on March 26 from 6 pm to Midnight The Johnson County Museum of History, located at 135 North Main Street in downtown Franklin, is hosting a Late Night in Genealogy March 26 from 6:00 pm to Midnight. The genealogy library will be open extended hours and visitors may take a free tour of the library at 6:30 pm. A free class, Suggestions for Effective Searching on Ancestry Library Edition, taught by genealogist Betty Warren will be offered at 7:30 pm. Reservations are required for Betty Warren's class. Healthy late night snacks will be served throughout the evening. Admission to the museum and participation in Late Night Genealogy are free. For further information, please visit our website at www.johnsoncountymuseum.org or call 317-346-4500.

Historic Artcraft Theatre - “Blue Hawaii”. Enjoy an evening at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 students; and $3 children. Show times: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree - March 27, 2010. Donner Center, Columbus. Open jam sessions begin at 4 pm, followed by group performances at 5 pm. Admission is FREE, donations accepted. Call 812-379-2408 or 812-376-0714 for more information.

Columbus Philharmonic: Carmina Burana. March 27, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School, 1400 25th Street, Columbus. The Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will perform the sexiest poetry ever written by a group of monks. But it’s Carl Orff’s dramatic and powerful music that has made the piece so popular to audiences and an absolute blast for conductors and performers. Excerpts have been widely used in films and commercials. You will recognize the music! Information: tickets@thecip.org.

March 13 & 27 - GUIDED CONSERVATORY TOUR. Join Garfield Park Master Gardeners as they guide you through the Conservatory, highlighting interesting plant and historical information. Tours will take place March 13 & 27, 2:30-3:30pm. Tours are free with the regular $1 admission.

March 26 & 27 - Blue Hawaii. Cast: Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury. Released: 1961. Chad Gates has just gotten out of the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies, and his girlfriend. His father wants him to go to work at the Great Southern Hawaiian Fruit Company, but Chad is reluctant. So Chad goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency. March 26th & 27th. Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday & 7:30PM Saturday. Adult tickets - $5.00, child tickets (under 12) - $3.00, Senior tickets (55 and over) - $4.00 Information: www.historicartcrafttheatre.org - 57 N. Main Street, Franklin

5th Annual Civil War Spring Drill - The 1st Irish Infantry of the 35th Indiana Volunteers, a local Civil War re-enactors group, returns to the Indiana State Museum on March 27 from 12-3:30 pm, to give visitors a glimpse of civilian and military life during the Civil War. Watch the troops practice their paces and then join them on the battlefield to try out the drills for yourself. Inside, the corps will share aspects of daily life for civilians. Get a look at the medical practices common to the period and learn about the ins and outs of being a soldier's wife. Indiana State Museum in the Governor Frank O'Bannon Great Hall and Front Lawn. Information: www.indianamuseum.org.

Greenwood Parks & Recreation Department's Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Craig Park, Main Shelter. Admission is FREE. Kids ages 2-10 can bring their Easter baskets and collect fun-filled eggs and meet the Easter Bunny.  Rain date will be April 3.

The Eiteljorg Museum will also host its fourth annual Women in Art Market March 27. The exhibit celebrates creativity from a woman’s perspective and is FREE with general admission.

The Basic Pruning class at the Indianapolis Museum of Art March 27 was created to put the home gardener at ease by sharing basic guidelines and hands-on techniques to pruning.

The Butler Symphonic Band celebrates the end of the season by performing works by Gustav Holst, J.S. Bach, Darius Milhaud and Nelson Keyes. The group will also celebrate the beginning of baseball season with John Philip Sousa’s “The National Game.” Admission is free. Performance begins at 3 p.m. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 639-4300 or www.cloweshall.org.

12th Annual Spring Indianapolis Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show - March 26-28, 2010 Location: Ag/Hort Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours: Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm Admission: $5 (ticket good all 3 days); Children under 16 Free with a responsible Adult Additional Information: For more information, contact Van Wimmer at (540) 384-6047 or visit www.toteshows.com.

Green Fest Indy - March 26-28, 2010 Toyota Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Additional Information: For more information, contact Green Fest Expos, Inc. at (317) 641-1919 or visit www.greenfestindy.com.

March 26 - 28 - Printing Partners Pops Series - “The Wizard of Oz” with Orchestra. Friday, March 26, 8 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 28, 3 p.m. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform all the many famous Harold Arlen songs and orchestral portions from the film score of this timeless classic to accompany the original full-length film as it is projected onto a large screen above the Hilbert Circle Theatre stage and ISO musicians. Tickets for evening concerts: $30-$73 Students: $10 with valid student ID. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. www.indianapolissymphony.org

Now thru September 7 - The Butterflies arrive at White River Gardens at the Indianapolis Zoo just in time for spring break! During this show, the Hilbert Conservatory fills with delicate, free-flying butterflies. Butterfly pupae arrive during the first week of March. The population increases steadily from several hundred at the beginning of the show to as many as 1,000 butterflies, as more and more hatch out through the summer. The display includes a combination of native American species plus exotic butterflies from Africa and Central America. The Conservatory is filled with colorful flowers and plants that attract the butterflies (and a few species of moths, as well!), plus educational materials on the lives of these beautiful and delicate creatures. The “Butterflies” show is free for members and included with regular admission.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Day - March 30, 9am - 6pm at Greenwood Public Library. Celebrate the movie release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid with games, activities and crafts all day in the Children's Room of Greenwood Public Library. Have your picture taken with our Wimpy Kid cutout, decorate a journal and more.

SPECIAL EVENT: Chef’s Table Series, April 1, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Nourish Café in the Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis. $60 per person / One dinner. $225 per person / Series of four events. Call 317-923-1331, ext. 235 for reservations. April 1: “Spring Chicken” and Poultry (Single malt scotch), enjoy a fun, approachable four-course menu featuring one main ingredient with paired beverages in Nourish Café. Dinner includes a soup, a salad, an entrée and a dessert, all highlighting that month’s special theme or ingredient.

Now throughout the year. Craft classes are now being offered for adults at the Greenwood Community Center the first Thursday of every month. Class subject and fee change monthly. Please check our website www.greenwood.in.gov or call 881-4545 for current schedule.

April 3 - Brown County Chamber of Commerce Sock Hop - 50's theme dance party hosted by people who like to have fun, and do business. 7:00 pm, The Old Golf Club, 2381 Country Club Road, 812.988.8200

Indiana University presents the Punch Brothers on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. The increasingly popular band, fronted by 20-something mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile (formerly of Nickel Creek), plays a unique fusion of bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical music, with a hint of folk rock. Information www.iuauditorium.com.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD PLAY ON TOUR Kicks Off Her Highly-Anticipated 2010 Tour. Featuring Special Guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. With the release of her newest CD “Play On,” Carrie has cemented her standing as one of music’s most talented artists.  Don’t miss your chance to see Carrie perform all your favorites as well as her newest hits like “Cowboy Cassanova” and “Mama’s Song.” CONSECO FIELDHOUSE. Friday, Apr. 9 at 7:30 PM $35.00 - $55.00. Tickets can be purchased at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at (317) 239-5151 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Historic Artcraft Theatre - “Treasure Island”. Enjoy an evening at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 students; and $3 children. Show times: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Lilly Classical Series – Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. Thursday, April 8, 11 a.m.*, Friday, April 9, 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m. Mark Wigglesworth, Conductor. Tickets for evening concerts: $16-$68 Students: $10 with valid student ID Tickets for 11 a.m. concerts: $22-$44 Students:  $8 with valid student ID. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. www.indianapolissymphony.org

Treasure Island - A Walt Disney Film. Cast: Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton. Released: 1950. Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a Caribbean island. Unfortunately, a large number of Flint's old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including Long John Silver. April 9th & 10th. Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday and 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Saturday. Adult tickets - $5.00, child tickets (under 12) - $3.00, Senior tickets (55 and over) - $4.00 Information: www.historicartcrafttheatre.org - 57 N. Main Street, Franklin

YOUTH GARDENING with the Junior Gardener Club (Ages 6-12), Apr 10, 1-2pm FREE - The Garden Club is back! Join us for a fun garden lesson and activity. Come to one, or come to all! Come out to the Children’s Garden for a fun-filled garden lesson and activity. No “green thumbs” required. The Club will meet in the Conservatory in cases of inclement weather. Please pre-register for this exciting program by calling 327-7580, as spots are limited. Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Spring Craft Show & Sale, April 10 from 9 AM - 3 PM at Donner Center in Columbus. Booth space is $29.00 & includes 3 six foot tables & chairs.  Please indicate when registering what type of items to be sold & if you need electric. No flea-market or garage sale type items please. Registration deadline is April 7 or until maximum enrollment has been met. Set up times: Friday, April 9th from 3:00-5:00pm & Saturday, April 10 from 7:00-8:45 am. 

Grey Goose Antique, April 10, 9am-4pm held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The Gray Goose is a popular antique and collectibles show celebrating it's 15th season. With fifty or more vendors, there is a wide variety of merchandise.  Primitives, glass, jewelry, furniture, linens, toys, advertising, tools and household items are some of the merchandise available. The Gray Goose show is located at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin, Indiana. Information: (317) 881-5719 or graygooseantiques.com

March 24-April 11

Becky just wants a new car. Her marriage is stale, her job is unfulfilling and her 26-year-old son still hasn’t left home. She realizes what she’s actually looking for after meeting a lonely, wealthy widower. “Becky’s New Car” at Indiana Repertory Theatre is part comedy and part midlife crisis. Location: 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 635-5252 or www.irtlive.com.

Now thru February 2011 - Barbie The Fashion Experience at The Indianpolis Children's Museum. The world's most popular doll is also everyone's favorite fashionista, inspiring young designers and professionals alike to create the fashions of their dreams. All ages will enjoy this hands-on exhibit in which you can take your designs from the workroom to the runway, go backstage with Barbie™ and see some of her most famous looks from the past 50 years, as well as view life-size fashion designs by some of the world's most renowned designers! The unique inter-generational appeal of Barbie® doll will have entire families sharing Barbie® memories and learning all about the art of collecting.

Join the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field for their first home game of the season on April 16. The Indians will take the field against Toledo beginning at 7 p.m.  Information: www.indyindians.com

Forensics of an Assassination April 16 and 17 Fri., 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. On the night of April 14, 1865, President Lincoln was assassinated while watching a play in Ford’s Theatre. Delve into the investigation of one of America’s most famous murders — 145 years later. Examine the evidence and discover how forensic experts would conduct the investigation today. Talk with modern forensic scientists and see the tools they rely on to solve crimes. Register by calling 317.232.1637. With support from the Arthur Jordan Foundation In partnership with The Forensic and Investigative Science Program at IUPUI Indiana State Museum

Symphonic Hits powered by Lilly – Dvorák’s “New World” Symphony Friday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. Krzysztof Urbanski, Conductor Tickets for evening concerts: $20-$50 Students:  $10 with valid student ID Tickets for 11 a.m. concerts: $22-$44 Students:  $8 with valid student ID. Hilbert Circle Theatre  - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. www.indianapolissymphony.org

Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band – Live! April 17 10 a.m. – noon Admission is FREE Enjoy the traditional sounds of the highlands as pipers and drummers prepare for competition by performing. Each band member wears their own kilt using their “clan” or family tartan. Indiana State Museum

Swan Lake. Fri, Apr. 16 – Sun, Apr. 18. Friday & Saturday - 8:00 pm and Sunday- 2:00 pm. Tickets Adults: $28.50, $21.50. Children/Students/Seniors: $23, $17. Groups of 15 or more: $20, $14. Clowes Hall. Presented by: Butler Ballet. Undoubtedly the most popular of all classical ballets, this romantic and tragic story is brought to life by the timeless beauty of the swans, the dark evil of the sorcerer and the eternal triumph of pure love. Come revel in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s eloquent score performed by the Butler Symphony Orchestra, directed by Richard Auldon Clark as Butler Ballet performs this unparalleled classic in grand ballet style. 

Orchid Show - April 17 & 18, 10am- 5pm, FREE -This weekend, the Garfield Conservatory will be filled with many of varieties of blooming orchids from across the Midwest. Come check out this event presented by the Central Indiana Orchid Society. Vendors will also be available with orchids for sale. Information: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org

St. Vincent Family Series; Peter and the Wolf Sunday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. Sean Newhouse, Conductor. With a new twist on this classic story, the audience will be treated to stop-motion model animation from the Oscar-winning team at BreakThru Films International to tell the classical musical tale of Peter and the Wolf through animated film. Adult tickets: $16-$36 Child tickets (ages 4-12): $8-$19 Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. www.indianapolissymphony.org

The Republic's 3rd Annual Home & Garden Show - Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community & Pavilion Buildings - State Road 11 and 200 South, Columbus. Free Admissions/Door Prizes/Demonstrations. Saturday, April 17: 10 am- 4pm and Sunday, April 18:  Noon-4pm. Gardening and Home Remodeling Vendors

Greater Greenwood Community Band Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 19 at 5 p.m. at Greenwood H.S. Auditorium. Information: www.greenwoodband.com

Inaugural Southside Cooking Showcase presented by Johnson Memorial Hospital and Clark Appliances. April 21, Doors open at 5 p.m. Demonstration begins at 6 p.m. featuring Will Osgood of Piper's Cafe and Grand Manor will be held in Scott Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Exhibits open at 5:00 p.m. in Herring Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: Meeting of the Minds April 15 and 22 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $5 per person / $3 museum member / $2 Indiana K-12 Student (recommended grades 9 – 12) The political relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass is brought to life by actors who present each man’s thoughts about slavery and how it should be dealt with as a nation. The use of a moderator allows the characters to step out of time to explain the evolution of their positions. Register by calling 317.232.1637. Additional dates: May 13, 18 and 20, 9:30 a.m.; May 20 and June 17, 7 p.m. Indiana State Museum

Historic Artcraft Theatre - “Breaking Away”. Enjoy an evening at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., in downtown Franklin. Cost: $5 adults; $4 students; and $3 children. Show times: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Information: (317) 736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Breaking Away - Cast: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid. Released: 1979. Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his 3 friends, The comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends and parents annoyance. While meanwhile, the 4 friends try to break away from their townie, Indiana reputation while fighting with nearby college snobs. April 23rd & 24th. Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday and 7:30PM Saturday. Adult tickets - $5.00, child tickets (under 12) - $3.00, Senior tickets (55 and over) - $4.00 Information: www.historicartcrafttheatre.org - 57 N. Main Street, Franklin

Columbus Philharmonic: Music of the Masters. April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St, Columbus North High School. To golfers, Spring means The Masters. Master composers Brahms and Schumann are featured in the season finale. Perhaps Schumann had Augusta, Georgia in mind when he composed his enticing Symphony No. 1, nicknamed “Spring.” Information: tickets@thecip.org or visit www.thecip.org

Story Inn will be hosting their Seventh Annual Indiana Wine Fair – April 24. Who: Nearly every Indiana winery, Doing What: Doling out one-ounce pours to an appreciative public. When: April 24, 2010 – 12:30-7:00 pm, Where: Under three tents at the Old Barn, Story Inn. 6404 S. SR 135, 13 miles south of Nashville, IN. WEATHER IS NOT A FACTOR. All tasting will be under shelter. For more information call (800) 881-1183 or www.storyinn.com

Spring Plant Sale by Friends of the Brown County State Park. April 24. A very large variety of native Indiana plants for sale.  Held in conjunction with the Wildflower Foray at Brown County State Park Nature Center. 9:00am. Brown County State Park Nature Center, 812.988.5240 Admission: Park Admission