THURSDAY, MARCH 20

Book sale — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., today through Saturday, Alexandria-Monroe Public Library, 117 E. Church St.

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” — through Saturday. A high-spirited musical romp through the roaring ‘20s filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady villainess audiences will love to hate. Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. at Indianapolis Civic Theatre at Marian College. Groups $20-$29, (reg. $25-$32). Call (317) 924-6770, ext. 217 for tickets.

Cynthia Royal with Lord of the Rings Shadowfax star Blanco — 6:30 p.m., covered arena at Memorial Park, New Castle. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12 and children under three, admitted free. Tickets available at Cuttin’ Up Stables, (765) 737-1045 and various other Henry County locations.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band — 7:30 p.m., Conseco Fieldhouse. Reserved seats are available for $91 and $57 plus applicable fees. Tickets will be available at www.livenation.com, the Conseco Fieldhouse box office, Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone at (317) 239-5151.



FRIDAY, MARCH 21

“Butterflies” 10th season at White River Gardens — through Sept. 2, Indianapolis Zoo. Thousands of free-flying exotic and native butterflies, combined with the gentle sounds of flowing water and soothing music, create a calming ambiance inside the Hilbert Conservatory. Free for Indianapolis Zoo members and included with regular zoo admission of $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for seniors 62+ and youth 2-12. Youths one and under are free, and parking is $5.

Hearthside Suppers — Friday through Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m., William Conner home, Conner Prairie. Guests warm up by a blazing fire and warm their hearts with a 19th-century cooking experience. $45 per person ($40 for members). Maximum of 12 persons per evening. Prepaid reservations are required. Call (317) 776-6006 or 1-800-966-1836.

Festival of New Music — 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m., 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, School of Music, Ball State University.

“West Side Story” — through Saturday, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. For group reservations or ticket information call (317) 876-0503 or (317) 876-0504.

Spring Equinox Celebration Hike — 7:30 p.m., Visitors Center, Mounds State Park, Anderson. For more information call the Interpretive Naturalist at (765) 649-8128. 



SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Naptown Roller Derby — doors open, 6 p.m.; bout starts, 7 p.m., Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Admission charge $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information call (317) 522-1958 or visit www.naptownrollergirls.com.

Ice skating at the Coliseum — through April 1, Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more information, prices and hours call (317) 927-7622.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

“42nd Street” — through April 8; 7 p.m. Thursday and various times March 23 to April 8, Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Tickets, $19 to $31.

“Road Trip” — featuring Tre Reising, Amy Reel, Matthew Eickhoff, Denise Charboneau-Eickhoff, Mary Beth Jackson and Brandon Bush — Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Artwork hangs through March 29.



MONDAY, MARCH 24

“Ansel Adams in Yosemite” — through Dec. 31, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art, Indianapolis.

“Show Boat” — through May 11, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. For group reservations or ticket information call (317) 876-0503 or (317) 876-0504.



TUESDAY, MARCH 25

“Sharing the Dream: Indiana Acts for Civil Rights” — through March 31; Indiana History Center, Indianapolis.

18th annual Art Show and Sale — through March 30, Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie.

27th annual InFocus Photography Exhibit — through March 30, Anderson Center for the Arts, 32 W. 10th St., Anderson. Photos are divided into several categories and the youth division has 20 entries from eight Indiana students.



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Curious George Exhibit — through August, Indianapolis Children’s Museum. A special and highly interactive exhibit will allow young children to learn about science, engineering and math through hands-on experiences at a city park, construction site, sidewalk produce stand, park and even a space ship.

Free Wine Education & Tasting — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at Easley Winery, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.easleywine.com or call (317) 636-4516.



THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” — 7 p.m. today; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Tickets $13-$17 and may be obtained by calling (317) 231-0000 or Ticketmaster at (317) 239-5151 or online at ticketmaster.com.

Valzhyna Mort — 7:30 p.m., Clowes Memorial Hall Krannert Room, campus of Butler University, Indianapolis. Her American debut — and the first bilingual Belarusian-English poetry book ever published in the United States — Factory of Tears will be published in the spring. No admission charge. For more information call (317) 940-9861.

“Show Boat” — through May 11, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. For group reservations or ticket information, call (317) 876-0503 or (317) 876-0504.



FRIDAY, MARCH 28

10th annual Indianapolis Spring Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Admission $3 for adults; 16 and under, admitted free.

Guitar Ensemble Recital — 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts 101 (Anderson University campus). The Anderson University Guitar Ensemble has been directed by guitarist Dr. Mark Stanek since its inception in the fall of 2002.

27th annual InFocus Photography Exhibit — through Sunday, Anderson Center for the Arts, 32 W. 10th St., Anderson. Photos are divided into several categories and the youth division has 20 entries from eight Indiana students.



SATURDAY, MARCH 29

U.S. Coin Operated Game Auction — Doors open, 8 a.m.; auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pioneer Our Land Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. No admission charge.

Salsa band Orquesta Bravo! — 1 p.m., Indianapolis Artsgarden, Circle Center Mall. For more information, visit the Web site at www.orquestabravo.com or call (317) 450-0310.

Grossology Fun Day — 1 to 4 p.m., Minnetrista Cultural Center. Blood, pus, snot and more! Find out about the fascinating functions, gross goings-on and disgusting details of the human body. Join in for an afternoon of activities, experiments, contests and surprises for the whole family. Price included with admission.

Benefit for Riley Children’s Hospital Heart Fund — Sponsored by the Anderson Eagles Aerie 174, 6 to 8 p.m. Scotty Zion as Today’s Elvis; 7:30 to 11 p.m. Paul Fields Band, Eagles 174 Lodge, 1315 Meridian St. Admission $3.

Five By Design “Club Swing” by the Anderson Symphony Orchestra — 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre Centre, Anderson. For tickets, call (765) 642-1234.



SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Super Sunday Indy Automotive Swap & Car Sale — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Admission $6 for adults and children 12 and under, admitted free with adult.

“Guys and Dolls” — through May 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis. For tickets and times, call (317) 872-9664.



MONDAY, MARCH 31

“Ansel Adams in Yosemite” — through Dec. 31, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art, Indianapolis.

“Butterflies” 10th season at White River Gardens — through Sept. 2, Indianapolis Zoo. Thousands of free-flying exotic and native butterflies, combined with the gentle sounds of flowing water and soothing music, create a calming ambiance inside the Hilbert Conservatory. Free for Indianapolis Zoo members and included with regular zoo admission of $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for seniors 62+ and youth 2-12. Youths one and under are free, and parking is $5. The Indianapolis Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday through May 22.



TUESDAY, APRIL 1

“Twelve Angry Men” — through April 6, Murat Theatre, Indianapolis. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range in price from $17-$59 and may be purchased at The Murat Theatre, Clowes Memorial Hall, by calling Ticketmaster at (317) 239-1000 or online at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com.

Ice skating at the Coliseum — Last day, Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more information, prices and hours, call (317) 927-7622.



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

Country recording artist Shelby Lynne — 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre. For tickets, call the box office at (765) 642-1234.

Regional Student Art Exhibition “Winds of Change” — through April 26 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Arts Place, The Portland Center, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.