Concerts on the Canal

They're back! Free concerts along the canal! Perfect for any date night or a group outing with friends. Due to renovations, this summer's concerts will take place a little farther along the canal at the American College of Sports Medicine at 401 W. Michigan St., just two blocks north of the History Center.

Here's the info:

2009 LINEUP
Performances are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, except for Saturday, July 4, which is from 4:30 to 9:30.

May 28
“Summer Swings” with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra

June 4
“Banjo Meets Broadway” with Robin Hopkins and Kathleen Miller along with the Mike Lucas Trio

June 11
“Cabaret on the Canal” with American Cabaret Theatre featuring Shannon Forsell

June 18
“Indy Jazz Fest Warm-up” with the IUPUI Jazz Ensemble and special guests
In partnership with IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology

June 25
“Music of the Americas” with In-Fusion Latin Jazz
In partnership with IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology

Saturday, July 4
“Independence Day Bash” with the Indianapolis Municipal Band (5 p.m.) and the Impalas (7:30 p.m.)

Location
This summer, due to building renovations, we are moving to the grounds of the American College of Sports Medicine at 401 W. Michigan St., just two blocks north of the History Center on the Canal. The beautifully landscaped grounds are ideal for outdoor events.

Patrons will have access to the building for elevator and restrooms. The Fitness Plaza is a large, grassy, fenced-in area along the Canal. It is about two blocks north of the History Center.

Parking
Parking will be available at the site. Parking will be available in the ACSM lot and the adjacent lot at Girls Incorporated, 441 W. Michigan St. Entrances to the lots are on West Street, just south of the intersection at Michigan Street.

Food Service
An outdoor grill and cash bar will be available. (There will be no Café food service.) No advance food sales available. As always, attendees may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages to the concert. All alcohol must be purchased on site. No pets and no smoking are allowed on Plaza.

Tables
Tables are on the grass and in the shade. It is $40 for a table of 8 for nonmembers and $35 for members. Half-tables are available for $30, $25 for members.

Free seating
Free seating is available on the Canal walk area behind the reserved tables.

Remember
No pets and no smoking allowed on the Plaza.

Reservations
To reserve tables, call the Welcome Center at (317) 232-1882.