The Hilbert Circle Theatre opened in 1916 and is one of America's earliest movie palaces. Following renovations in 1984, it became the home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. It hosts the best of concerts, plays and other cultural events, and it can be rented for meetings, seminars and other private functions. There are also tours available for those interested in the historic architecture.
Located on the Marian University's campus, the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is one of the biggest professionally run community theaters in the nation. Offering theater lovers with quality shows during the season, the place has a gorgeous set up and fantastic acoustic capabilities. Besides theater, the venue is also used for hosting lectures, meetings, conferences, musicals and community gatherings. The place is also used for auditions and by the University's theater department for their performances and practices.
Ten West Center for the Arts situated in Fortville is a cultural center promoting arts in the community and providing the residents with a common place to interact, learn and express themselves. This unique venue is home to a spacious dance studio and an auditorium that can seat up to 140 people that plays host to a wide range of private and corporate events on a regular basis. Ten West Center for the Arts also plays host to a wide range of musicals, theater, comedy shows and concerts on a regularly making this a haven for fans of performing arts in the city. Various theater, art and educational classes are also offered at this venue by professional trainers.
Located in Downtown Indianapolis, on the border of White River State Park, Victory Field is the home of the minor league Indianapolis Indians. Named for the US victory in WWII, the park retains a classic ballpark feel without sacrificing modern amenities. Grab a tasty hot dog at the snack bar and wash it down with a Sun King, the official beer of the Indians. There's even festival style lawn seating to really save a buck.
The Butler Bowl stadium, home to Butler university's Bulldogs Soccer and football teams is known to host several sporting events. With a current capacity of approximately 5,000, and ample parking space, you can witness a series of highly energized local and major events, at this open air stadium.