Indianapolis, IN
NOTEBOOK: Lions embracing road warrior mentality
It’s Thanksgiving in Detroit and that means it’s a short week to get ready for Thursday’s game at Ford Field against the Chicago Bears.
The Lions have some new injuries they are dealing with from the Colts game, though Campbell seemed optimistic about a few of them. Montgomery (shoulder), Decker (knee, ankle), cornerback Carlton Davis III (knee) and wide receiver Kalif Raymond (foot) left the game.
Decker and Montgomery said afterward they could have returned and should be good to go Thursday. Davis was standing on his leg talking to reporters and said it felt pretty good, but imaging would determine more. Campbell seemed more concerned about Raymond’s injury after the game.
“I don’t know Chicago’s deal yet. I don’t know what they’re dealing with, but I’m sure they’ve got injuries,” Campbell said. “Everybody’s got them, and the league doesn’t care. They make the schedule, and we play this and we roll, you know?
“Seven days later we got Green Bay. So be it, man and that’s the way it rolls, and we’ll be ready. We’ll have our unit ready to go Thursday back home, Thanksgiving, division opponent, and we’ll be locked in and ready to roll.”
Detroit hasn’t won on Thanksgiving since 2016, and that’s a streak they are looking to end Thursday.
“We haven’t won on Thanksgiving in a while and that’s something we want to change,” Goff said.
Concert tickets, rather notoriously, aren’t cheap these days. Luckily, central Indiana has plenty of live entertainment to offer that won’t drain your bank account.
Summer means free concert season, and there are ample opportunities to catch plenty of shows no matter your preferred genre. Rock, pop, jazz, classical, international music and tribute bands galore are set for local stages all season.
Pull up a lawn chair or grab a picnic blanket for more than 100 free concerts in Indianapolis, Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Greenwood, Plainfield, Mooresville, Kokomo, Rushville and more.
Festival and one-off show dates
- June 20: Bloombox Festival, with bands, vendors and artists creating original works. Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St. harrisoncenter.org/bloombox
- July 3-4: CarmelFest, with a parade and festival that includes two days of live concerts. In and around Carter Green and Civic Square in Carmel. carmelfest.net/event-schedule
- June 18-20: Haynes Apperson Festival, with acts including Kool & The Gang and Foghat. Foster Park, 721 W. Superior St. in Kokomo. haynesappersonfestival.org
- July 14-15: Symphony in the Parks, with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Ellenberger Park on July 14, 5301 E. St. Clair St and at Garfield Park on July 15, 2345 Pagoda Drive. tinyurl.com/437kfpr6
- Aug. 27 and 28: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra at Taggart Memorial Amphitheater at Riverside Regional Park on Aug. 27, 1856 Burdsal Pkwy. At Holliday Park on Aug. 28, 6363 Spring Mill Road. Register for tickets: icomusic.org/shows
- Sept. 11: Opera in the Park, with Indianapolis Opera and guests, honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. At MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Drive.
- Sept. 26: Garfield Park Art + Music Festival, with live music, food and more. MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Drive.
Groovin’ in the Garden at Easley Winery
205 N. College Ave. Full schedule and more information: easleywinery.com
Concerts are from 2-5 p.m. Saturdays in June and July. Feel free to bring your own food or order it there. Seating runs out quickly, so bring your own chairs. Highlights:
- June 6: Island Breeze
- June 27: Black Velvet Duo
- July 25: Two for the Show (pop and rock from the 1960s and 70s)
Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series
Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis campus, 1125 Cruft St. Full schedule and more information: bigcar.org/project/vibe
Multi-genre concerts are from noon to 3 p.m. on the first or second Sunday of each month through November. Schedule of headliners:
- June 7: Brandon Meeks
- July 12: Glyders
- Aug. 9: Rob Dixon and Trilogy
- Sept. 13: Natural Information Society
- Oct. 11: Sofia Rei
- Nov. 8: Good Flying Birds
The Alley at The Cabaret
The Alley at Library Square, beside The Cabaret at 924 N. Pennsylvania St. More information: thecabaret.org.
7:30 p.m. on several Fridays in August. Reservations required for limited table seating. No reservations needed for patrons bringing lawn chairs.
- Aug. 7: Mariah Ivey, Troy Thomas with TruMusiq
- Aug. 14: Steve Allee
- Aug. 21: The Band Downstairs, Pavel and Direct
- Aug. 28: Stephanie Allen-Stevenson and Composition
Indy Parks concert series
At different parks across the city. Check parks.indy.gov/free-concert-series for times, locations and the full schedule. Highlights:
- June 10: Premium Blend (Eagle Creek Beach)
- June 14: Lester Johnson and Sandy Lomax (Watkins Park)
- June 18: PsyWrn Simone (Riverside Park)
- June 25: CRP Music featuring Rob Dixon and Okara Imani
- June 26: Shawn McGowan (Broad Ripple Park)
- July 7: Cathy Morris (Wes Montgomery Park)
- July 14: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (Ellenberger Park)
- July 16: Clint Breeze (Martin Luther King Park)
- Aug. 9: Hip-Hop Anthology (Garfield Park)
- Aug. 15: Indy Ballet (Riverside Park)
- Aug. 28: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (Holliday Park)
Fishers Community Concert Series
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive in Fishers. Full schedule and more info: fishersparks.com
Concerts on Tuesdays in June and July. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Patrons can bring chairs, blankets and food.
- June 9: Living Proof
- June 16: Blue Water Kings
- June 23: Toy Factory
- June 30: Karma
- July 7: Big Rosco and The Hammers
- July 14: The Doo Band
- July 21: The Flying Toasters
- July 28: Stella Luna and The Satellites
Concerts at the Commons
First Merchants Pavilion at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. in Noblesville. Full schedule and more info: noblesvilleparks.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. on some Saturdays from June through September.
- June 13: EMO KIDS
- June 27: Southern Accents
- July 25: The Silver Bullet Experience
- August 15: Rod Tuff Curls and The Bench Press
- August 29: Dusty Millers No Fences Garth Brooks Tribute
- September 12: Hyryder
Dillon Park Summer Concert Tour
Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane in Noblesville. Full schedule and more info: noblesvilleparks.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. on most Thursdays in June and July.
- June 18: Groove Smash
- July 9: Toy Factory
- July 16: Indigos Band
- July 30: Jai Baker 3
Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo
Carmel Gazebo, 1 Civic Square in Carmel. Full schedule and more info: carmelgazeboconcerts.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 9. Highlights:
- June 10: My Yellow Rickshaw
- June 24: 45RPM
- July 15: Cook and Belle
- Aug. 5: Rick K and The Allnighters
- Aug. 19: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
- Sept. 9: Endless Summer Band
Late Night on Main
Carmel Arts & Design District, East Main Street and North Rangeline Road. carmelporchfest.org
Concerts start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- June 20: Jai Baker
- July 18: Blair Clark and The Fun Factor Band
- Aug. 15: Dude!
- Sept. 20: Carmel Porchfest (noon-6 p.m.)
Entertainment at Depot Street Park
Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St. in Greenfield. parksingreenfield.com
Concerts start at 6 p.m.
- June 12: The Flying Toasters
- June 25: Hard Day’s Night
- July 10: James Taylor Tribute and Sounds of Summer
- July 24: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
- Aug. 7: Chris Collins: A John Denver Tribute
- Aug 21: No Fences
Live at the Rails
Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St. in Greenfield. parksingreenfield.com/live-at-the-rails
Concerts start at 6 p.m.
- June 13: The Kings of Queen
- July 18: Thunderstruck (AC/DC Tribute)
- Aug. 15: Boys in the Band (Alabama Tribute)
- Sept. 5: Shadow of a Doubt and A Springsteen Celebration
- Sept. 19: Moving in Stereo and E5SC4P3
Mallow Run Winery’s Picnic Concert Series
Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road in Bargersville. Full schedule and more info: mallowrun.com
Many shows are free through Sept. 19. Music starts at 6 p.m. for the following. Highlights:
- June 13: Shining Star
- June 20: Hairbangers Ball
- July 11: Bon Journeyed
- Aug. 1: The Doo!
- Aug 22: The Nauti Yachtys
- Sept. 12: Midtown Madmen
Music in the Park
Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Blvd. in Shelbyville. shelbyparks.com.
Concerts begin at 7 p.m., mostly on Fridays through Sept. 12.
- June 26: Boys in the Band (Alabama Tribute)
- July 12: Sam Morrison Band (Southern Rock Explosion)
- July 31: Matt Mason
- Aug 7: Captain Mike and the Shipwrecked (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
- Sept. 12: 84 and Excitable (Van Halen and Def Leppard Tribute)
Greenwood Summer Concert Series
Greenwood Amphitheater in Craig Park, 300 S. Washington St. in Greenwood. Full schedule and more information: greenwood.in.gov
7 p.m. on most Saturdays through Aug. 8.
- June 6: Big Rosco and The Hammers
- June 13: Cosmic Situation
- June 20: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
- July 11: Blue River Band
- July 18: Cornfield Mafia
- July 25: Tastes Like Chicken
- Aug. 1: The Big 80s
- Aug. 8: Soul Street
Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series
1251 U.S. Hwy 31 North in Greenwood. More information: simon.com
Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. most Thursdays.
- June 11: Dream Slice
- June 18: Tastes Like Chicken
- June 25: Blue River Band
- July 9: The Big 80s
- July 16: Back2Mac
Beech Grove Concert Series
Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. in Beech Grove. More information: beechgroveconcertseries.nicepage.io
Concerts start around 7 p.m. every other Thursday from June-August. Highlights:
- June 11: Train Wreck
- July 9: The Doo
- Aug. 6: Small Town
- Aug. 20: Cornfield Mafia
Franklin Parks’ Summer Concert Series
DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park, 237 West Monroe St. in Franklin. More information: franklinparks.org
Concerts start at 7 p.m. Highlights:
- June 6: Dusty Miller Band
- July 3: Blue River Band (38th Infantry Division Band at 5 p.m.)
- Aug. 14: Absolute Queen
- Sept. 26: Clayton Anderson at the Fall Festival
Hummel Park Concert Series
Hummel Park Performing Arts Center, 5373 S. Sugar Grove Road in Plainfield. More information: guilfordtownship.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) mostly on Saturdays from June-September.
- June 13: Victims of Love (Eagles tribute)
- 5 p.m. July 4: Big Rosco and the Hammers, food and fireworks
- July 25: No Fences (Garth Brooks tribute)
- Aug. 8: Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
- Aug. 29: Sounds of Summer (Beach Boys tribute)
Live by the Levee Summer Concert Series
Riverside Park Amphitheater, 302 S. Riverside Drive in Rushville. More information: rushvilleamphitheater.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on several Saturdays from June-September. Highlights:
- June 20: IPOP (DJ-style approach)
- July 11: Gabriel Sanchez (Prince Experience)
- Aug. 15: The Springsteen Experience
- 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19: On the Border (Eagles tribute)
Kokomo Summer Concert Series
Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion at Foster Park, 721 W. Superior St. in Kokomo. Full schedule and more information: visitkokomo.org
Concerts start at 5 p.m. See website for future announcements.
- June 13: Grateful Grass
- July 11: Hippies & Cowboys
Mooresville Summer Concert Series
Pioneer Park, 1101 Indianapolis Road in Mooresville. Full schedule and more information: mooresvilleparks.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. on some Thursdays through August.
- June 11: Cook & Belle
- July 16: Big Rosco and the Hammers
- July 30: Soul Street
- Aug. 6: The Revelators
- Aug. 20: Tastes Like Chicken
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — NTT IndyCar Series driver Christian Rasmussen is staying with ECR.
The team announced on Thursday morning that Rasmussen will remain the driver of the No. 21 car for the 2027 season and beyond as part of a multi-year agreement.
“I’m excited to extend my partnership with ECR for 2027 and beyond. I’ve enjoyed my time with the team so far and believe in the future of ECR,” Rasmussen said in a press release. “We have undergone a lot of changes over the last couple years, and it has been a privilege to witness them firsthand, and to play a part in them. I’m confident that together we will continue to take ECR to its fullest potential.”
Rasmussen is currently in his third season driving for ECR. He raced only road and street courses, along with the Indy 500, during the the 2024 season. He then became a full-time driver for the team in 2025.
Rasmussen earned his first IndyCar victory for ECR last year when he won at Milwaukee Mile.
“We are very excited to finalize this extension with Christian,” ECR co-owner and CEO Ed Carpenter said in the press release. “Maintaining continuity with our driver lineup is something we feel that is an important element for ECR to reach its full potential. We have watched Christian develop over the past two seasons and firmly believe that the future is bright for Christian and ECR.”
Rasmussen drives the No. 21 for the team, alongside Alexander Rossi. Rossi drives the No. 20 for the team full-time.
It’s been a tough season for Rasmussen, who currently sits 24th in the IndyCar standings. His best finish is 14th, which occurred at Phoenix in March. He was actually a threat to win that race, but damage on his car late in the race led to a finish outside of the top ten.
“Christian has shown incredible talent, dedication, and adaptability since joining ECR,” ECR owner and chairman Ted Gelov said in the news release. “Nothing has changed our minds in that regard. Seeing Christian and the entire ECR organization battle adversity and emerge strong has strengthened our belief in him and this team. Extending our partnership with Christian ensures that we continue building momentum with a driver who understands our team’s vision and culture. The best is yet to come for Christian and ECR.”
Rasmussen is hoping to show once again how strong he is on short ovals this weekend when the series visits World Wide Technology Raceway. The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 takes place Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT.
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