Indiana Nightlife

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The Murat Centre

by traveldave

The Murat Centre is one of the premier venues in Indianapolis for performances by popular artists. Completed in 1910, it was designed to be one of the largest Masonic Shrines in the United States. In keeping with a Masonic theme, the building features Arabic and Egyptian architecture, including minarets, copper domes, tiers of corbelled and pyramidal terra-cotta, and patterned brickwork. Renovation of the Murat Centre was completed in 1995 and included a state-of-the-art sound and light system.Concert facilities within the center include the Murat Theatre, the Egyptian Room, the Grand Lobby, and the Corinthian Hall.The Murat Centre has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Community Theater

by Toughluck

Many communities in Indiana seems to have a small intimate theater in town. They only produce 6-8 shows a year, so you may have to look around to find one that's playing during your visit. That's where having a group of nearby towns helps.Northwest Indiana:ChestertonValparaiso has twoMichigan CityWest Lafayette at Purdue UniversityBloomington at Indiana University Usually casual, although many dress up and make a night of dinner and the theater.

MacNivens Restaurant & Bar: MacNivens

by pabertra

The newest great beer place in downtown Indianapolis. A Scottish-theme bar with lots of Scottish beers among the 12 beers on draft and 80 or so interesting beers in the coolers.The minimalist bar back pays homage to classic pillars and adds a contemporary lighted glass block booze rack. Rock music on the sound system, 5 small TVs, open windows to the street. Classy. Put on some trendy jeans and a nice top and you're set!

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Claddagh Irish Pub: Claddagh Irish Pub

by pabertra

This is a popular bar to throw back a pint and mix and mingle with a crowd of all ages. This is a popular place for the 30s crowd that have outgrown the nightclub scene, but still like to go out and drink. This pub succeeds in bringing the "craic" or exuberant atmosphere of an authentic Irish pub to downtown Indy. Not only are there are a great variety of beers on tap, but also the place serves some amazing Guinness Irish Stew.

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Six: Six

by pabertra

Six is a new nightclub in downtown Indy right on the clubbing strip. I've only been out here once, but am sure to return as the place was hopping. It was packed with beautiful people and the dance floor although tiny had a small, but lively crowd. Some cool aspects about Six are the huge plasma changing artwork that looks cooler with every drink, the posh White Room with an open bar reserved for wristbanded guests only, and even the bathrooms are cool....you can see through the doors both ways until you lock it and then you can still see out, but others can't see in...quite entertaining. I met some really cool people here including the owner, Ravi, and several people on the up and up in town. This is a great place to visit every once in awhile, but the drawback is that it is kind of small in comparison to some other hot spots. The usual clubbing attire is all you need

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The Rathskeller: The Rathskellar

by pabertra

Don't be fooled by the simple green awning; what lies beyond these doors is more than meets the eye. The Rathskeller is a cool German bar and restaurant. It has great German food, but most people come late in the evenings to party to the sounds of live bands in the Beer Garden. The Beer Garden is a small outdoor garden with picnic tables and a concession stand where you can get beer. Their is a nice concert stage with great acoustics, where local bands are often featured. It is in the Arts District located just off of Massachussets Ave. This is a place appropriate for both young and old. Their is no specific dress code required. Wear what is comfortable. Friday nights people generall come straight from work, so it may seem a little more formal then.

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The Indiana Repertory Theatre

by traveldave

Founded in 1972, the Indiana Repertory Theatre is one of the leading regional theaters in the country, attracting audiences numbering 124,000 annually. The theater was designated the "Theatre Laureate" of the State of Indiana by the state General Assembly in 1991.The Indiana Repertory Theatre is housed in the 1927 Indiana Theatre Building. Recently renovated, it contains performance spaces for the Mainstage, the Upperstage, and the Cabaret.

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The Indiana University Auditorium

by traveldave

Located on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, the Indiana University Auditorium features productions by the Indiana University Department of Theater and Drama, as well as concerts by internationally renowned artists and performers.

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THERE ARE LOTS OF BARS IN...

by FIESTYJ

THERE ARE LOTS OF BARS IN CHESTERTON, VALPARAISO, MICHIGAN CITY, PORTAGE AND OTHER NEARBY AREAS. THERE ARE BARS FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO SIT AND DRINK IN PEACE AND QUIET, SUCH AS MORGAGE INN IN CHESTERTON. THERE ARE BARS FOR DANCING, SUCH AS BIN WILLIES IN VALPARAISO. AND GRAND SLAM IN MICHIGAN CITY. BIN WILLIES IS VERY POPULAR AND CROWDED. IT ATTRACTS A YOUNG CROWD. GRAND SLAM USED TO BE VERY CROWDED BUT IT HAS THINNED OUT A BIT. IN VALPARAISO THERE IS ALSO GOODFELLAS. THEY HAVE BANDS AND FOOD. IT'S PRETTY POPULAR WITH EVERYONE. THERE IS NORTHSIDE IN VALPARAISO. NEVER BEEN THERE BUT PEOPLE SEEM TO LIKE IT. VALPARAISO HAS ALOT OF GOOD BARS AND IS A PRETTY SAFE AREA. MICHIGAN CITY IS A LITTLE LESS SAFE AND YOU HAVE TO WATCH OUT FOR YOUR SELF AND WHO YOU SAY THE WRONG THING TO. I'M NOT SAYING IT'S REALLY BAD JUST THAT IT ISN'T AS SAFE AS VALPO. ALL OF THESE PLACES ARE PRETTY MUCH...

Slippery Noodle Inn, the...

by Cactus140

Slippery Noodle Inn, the oldest bar in the stateTwo live blues, jazz bands on weekends, great drinks and the price is right, also a good late night munchie menu Come as you are. It is a local biker bar, so don't let the leather scare you!!! HE HE

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