Somehow only just now have made it to a game at Hinkle Fieldhouse, and I have no complaints…read more There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. Even the seats on the side are angled into the center of the court, so you're just a bit more comfortable. The glass on the front row of the upper level gives more of a viewing opportunity. The natural light is a great tough, getting to see just a little bit of the Indiana sunset as you take in the game. Even the concession stands are thought out enough to be inside the playing area, which makes for some difficult line navigation but cool nonetheless that you don't miss any action while waiting. In true Indiana style--and I mean this in a great way--this feels like an expanded Indiana high school gymnasium built for basketball rather than a big arena for multi-use at a university. This place was MADE for basketball. Highly recommend a game here.

What a fun experience to take our children to their first Butler game! My husband is an alumni so…read moreour house is decorated in Bulldog decor and are huge fans. We snagged excellent seats but they were occupied by a bunch of students, who begrudgingly eventually did move. We went to the VIP section where they celebrated with Fat Tuesday cakes, cookies, another beverage stand, veggies, etc, met the Merchants frog, and had a fun Night together. The bathrooms were clean, admission into the facility was quick and easy, security check points moved fast and overall, both kids had a pretty smooth introduction to sports in the safest environment possible!

Playing for the NCAA National Championship. That could be Nuff Said, but growing up around the…read morecorner from Hinkle Fieldhouse, I could remember when they would let the neighborhood association members in for free (because they were that bad.) The turnaround happened when they hired Barry Collier as head basketball coach in the mid-nineties. Coach Collier developed something he called, "The Butler Way," and this mantra became the embodiment of what is Butler Athletics. Through emphasizing teamwork, individual responsiblity, and life outside of athletics, Butler University has not only developed great athletic teams, but also great people and great minds who are admirable community contributors. Hats off to you Butler University Bulldogs! Go earn your place in history!!!!!

Came to see the solar eclipse and just happened to find out the observatory was hosting a viewing…read more We set up a little place on the lawn and the event was so fun with so many other people. Super informative and made me appreciate what was happening while it was happening. I didn't know what to expect, but there was someone to guide us through the entire experience--letting us know what we were seeing, what to notice, when to keep our glasses on and when it was safe to remove them. 10/10 experience. So cool. There were telescopes to look through and stations set up where kids could color. And assistants to answer questions or tell us more about eclipses. TL;DR i'm starstruck. Super cool stuff happening here & very informative in an accessible way.

This is an amazing place for children and adults alike. Now I still have not mastered parking here…read moreon the Butler campus, but a guess when I park in one of the permit areas, my prayers have been answered and I have not been ticketed or towed (knock on wood). I visited here on one of their open house nights as part of a girl scout troop trip. The staff was very friendly, energetic, enthusiastic and showed a real passion for astronomy. The open house is in 2 parts. The first part is the movie in the planetarium. The theater is very nice, but also very small and fills up quickly. The movie they showed was awesome and gave the background on the US versus Russia space race and some information on the moon landing and space station. It was well put together and very informational. My little and I really enjoyed it. They followed the up with a simulation of the Indiana night sky and an explanation of some constellations and the origins of the Orion constellation. The second part was actually going up to the observatory and look through the huge telescope. It was a line, but moves at a steady pace. I would say I waited about 30 minutes or so. It was nice to look through the telescope and see specific constellations. They moved the telescope to see different stars and planets throughout the moving of the line. Luckily, it was a clear night and we were able to see a lot That is not always the case so I would check it out before I go. Some people would double back in the line, cutting offf some people that have not viewed yet to see the telescope again after it had been moved and out on a new star or planet. I think once you viewed, you should have to go all the way to the back of teh line and get a second viewing after everyone has had attest one. But, that is just my opinion. I highly recommend getting here early because they sell out quick and you may be offered a later showing, at best. Part of my group was a little late and werer told that they could come back at 9PM. They decided to just go home as that was a bit late for them and their little. The inside of the observatory has a lot of symbolism and meaning which was explained during our tour. They had a small telescope set up outside on the front walkway that were are able to see a very clear image of the moon. It was amazing. The place is available to be rented out for groups, at a very reasonable price, but you will not get to see the telescope because available rental times are during the daylight hours. I recommend checking this place out. It is as fun as it is educational. I was like a big kid here.

Great but HOT day at Butler for work, we brought all of our seniors to campus today to work on…read moreapplication essays for college, they also were able to tour campus as well! Great school, and part of the community! Thanks for hosting us!

I recently had a meal here at the student union at Butler University and the service was terrible…read more I'm not one to complain or be a so called "Karen", but the service was terrible and I can't emphasize that enough. First off, the lady who was running the ice cream/dessert area kept giving people nasty looks and wasn't the nicest. She took away the machine early which didn't allow other people to enjoy ice cream, which probably is one of the best things here since their food isn't all that. Overall the experience at the student union was very unpleasant and I hope to see it improve in the near future as I will be back to see if it has. Thank you for taking time to read this.

Every film festival has unique features for which it's well known. Our beloved Indy Film Fest has…read moresome awesome options outside its annual film festival. These features include Cereal Cinema, a monthly special screening held at Newfields on a Saturday morning at 10am that offers a cereal buffet (coffee is available for purchase for the tired adults). Cereal Cinema targets the family market. For example, this year's films include Night at the Museum (April), Madagascar (May), The Neverending Story (July), Homeward Bound (August) and the list goes on. This is always a reasonably priced good time for the entire family. While accessibility at Newfields isn't quite 100%, it's surprisingly good and wheelchair users like myself can easily attend Cereal Cinema. The cereals are usually a variety - including gluten-free options. Indy Film Fest is still an entirely volunteer-run film festival. It's amazing what they accomplish, and it's a guaranteed good time for the entire family. I definitely recommend Cereal Cinema for families. It's one of Indy's true gems and a best kept secret. You'll have fun and the kids will be happy. Win/Win.

Cereal Cinema is hosted at the IMA Toby Theatre in the cooler months and the Athenaeum in the…read moresummer on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. For $5, you get to enjoy a family-friendly movie, the cereal bar, and relive the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons. I appreciate the throwback kids' movies like the Land Before Time, Mary Poppins, and Newsies - introducing the little ones to some cult classics that they're wayyyy too young to remember. I wish they had more healthy cereal options available (as most are Lucky Charms type sugar coma concoctions), but one cup of sugar overdose once a month won't hurt ya.

I had a wonderful time watching Indianapolis Ballet's performance here…read more It was my first time but it was easy to navigate. I knew there was a garage but I parked on the street a block away, which was the right decision as I heard it takes long to exit the garage after the show if you park there. It is such a beautiful space. When I got inside, it was unclear where I was supposed to go. But once I went to the right section,The seat was easy to find. However, unfortunately the people with poor etiquette ruined my experience a bit. Some were constantly talking during the performance, others took out a phone with a bright screen in when it was dark. I think they need to remind the audience to be courteous and respectful, although it is a common sense.

Nice auditorium on the campus of Butler University. It's been here a long time. It's a really great…read moreauditorium. A great place to see a show. The acoustics are very good. I always get seats up on the terrace levels as it just gives me a better view of the show. The staff here are friendly, whether it at the bar, the Merch tables, or just helping with ushering. They're all very friendly usually have a smile on the face in our as helpful as possible especially for people in situations that are not normal. The seats are a little small, but that's to be expected in a older auditorium. But it seems as if everyone has a pretty direct view of the show no matter where you're sitting on the floor up on the terraces, there are three of them, or anywhere in the auditorium. I really don't see a whole lot of places here that have any obstructions whatsoever. They bring in a number of Broadway shows every year, do a lot of concerts here, and of course, the university stuff. Highly recommended.

Played this course on March 16 when the temperature was in the 70's. The fairways and greens were…read morein great condition considering the time of the year. The course was easy to navigate (not a lot of trouble) but that's due to the fact that a lot of the rough and heather were probably mowed down in the winter and you have some forgiving fairways. This will definitely be a little more difficult course to navigate this spring when the vegetation grows in. The staff were friendly and members were very laid back. There wasn't an air of "up-tightness " I've experienced at some clubs, it was a really relaxed yet professional environment. Had a burger and fries at the Pub and the food was ok. The coke was a little flat. Nothing to rave about but it was ok. The pace of play was really good, took me about 3:50 to play 18 and never felt rushed and the group in front of us maintained a good pace of play. I recall 3 restroom facilities (including one at the turn) on the course. I've played some private courses where you better hold it until you reach the turn on you are in trouble. A member informed me of some changes coming to the course and it sounds like the management team is going to make some major modifications to the course next year. I was unable to see the locker and weight rooms as both facilities were undergoing renovation but the pro-shop was nice and again the staff very knowledgeable about products and friendly. The main building is dated and from what I could see of the swimming pool it seemed to be small in comparison to some other private clubs in Indy. I got a chance to step into the golf academy and wow was I amazed! There are I believe seven bays, four bays with heaters allowing outdoor practice in the colder months, one large practice bay for club fitting and private lessons and two indoor bays with simulators and a lounge area for relaxing. Oh, and a large indoor putting and chipping green. If you know someone and can get a round at this course I would encourage you to do so. Beautiful weather, relaxed environment and I even made a couple friends. All the ingredients for a great golf experience.

Played this course on 8/1/21 as a member guest. Course is in great condition, the layout is ok,…read morepace of play was great, never had to wait on anyone in front of us. Staff was pretty friendly.

Good. Went to see a religious act/play and loved it! Staff are very nice!…read moreThey have some food and drinks you can buy before you go into the theater. Outside of the theater is loud when busy. (Not a complaint! Just putting here because of Yelp lol)

I came to see The Wiz and absolutely loved it! I've been to…read moreold National Centre and Indiana Performing Arts Centre and this may be my favorite one so far. Ended up with box seats with just me and my family and enjoyed it. We did have to sit up in our seats a little to see, but that may just be my height. However , I loved how I was able to see every part of the stage and that I didn't have to look over anyone's head to try to see. The line for drinks/snacks went by quickly and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be looking into more shows at this location.

Every year, I say to myself that I'm finally going to make it to SausageFest, an annual festival…read morehosted in late Summer/early Fall by Saint Thomas Aquinas Church at 46th and Illinois. This is the church's biggest fundraiser of the year, though strangely enough admission is actually free (food, beer, wine, desserts available at varying prices). The festival features, you guessed it, sausage (from L.E. Kincaid and Sons), along with beer from Sun King and a variety of other food and dessert options. There's a beer & wine garden (over 21, of course) and a bunch of activities for the kids including inflatables, games, a dunk tank, face painting, and even a back party lot for teens with a DJ. There's also a main stage with music. As I drive by this way nearly every evening on my way home from work, this was an easy stop for me. The event this year was held this past Friday/Saturday from 5:30pm-Midnight. Yes, it gets crowded. However, I found parking to be pretty simple even without trying to find an accessible spot (I'd imagine there's an arrangement - I didn't ask). I'd visited St. Thomas Aquinas back when I was exploring churches. I recall really enjoying the people. This event reminded me why. They were friendly, helpful, considerate, and just plain fun to be around. At some point, I even stopped making "bless the sausage" jokes. It took me a while. The menu included beer, sausages (of course), pizza, wine, bottled water, soft drinks, sides, desserts, and other items. Byrne Grilled Pizza, which has a storefront about a mile north, was onsite. I'm very often off on one of my fundraising trips when this event comes around, however, I definitely want to visit it again. The food was great, the people were awesome, the atmosphere was welcoming, and despite my aversion to large crowds I really enjoyed it. I'll be back.

Always a great time with sausages (from Kincaids Meat Market), good Brews( Sun King Oktoberfest),…read morepepperoni and cheese pizza (Byrnes pizza), and live music. $9 gets you a sausage, side, and chips. There are three other sausage options and a hot dog. For those who need a meatless option the Byrnes cheese pizza is the way to go. Kids also have plenty to do. For $10 they can play: nickel pitch, dunk tank, bouncy house, face painting, get their hair color spraying, and other games for prizes. Always a great family friendly crowd.