Indy offers something for everyone this November. Sizzling special events, interesting exhibits, artistic endeavors and sports of all types - all great reasons to get yourself to Indy.

Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center
November 11-14
The Music for All Grand National Championship is recognized as the pinnacle of events for the nation's marching band activity. The Grand National Championship bands are at the leading edge of the activity, breaking new grounds in creativity and levels of excellence. With performances by 90 bands from across the nation, exhibition performances and special events, Grand Nationals is widely acknowledged by the band world to be the most exciting and prestigious marching band event. The three-day event also includes an Expo, Student Leadership Workshop, Celebrate America event, the Indianapolis Public Schools Marching Band Tournament and other special events and clinics.

The grand opening of the new Percussive Arts Society museum will coincide with the convention. Interactive, hands-on exhibits will allow visitors to play instruments and examine percussion artifacts from around the world.

The Murat Centre
November 20-22
There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it's no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it's coming to your town! If you're looking for your first Broadway musical Chicago has everything you could want: knockout dancing, an edge-of-your-seat story and one showstopper after another. If you loved the Academy Award®-winning film, nothing beats the live show, and if you are already intimately acquainted with the musical, experience that sizzle again, Chicago always delivers.

Indiana Repertory Theatre
November 21-December 27
Join Ebenezer Scrooge in the IRT’s 13th consecutive year of celebrating this endearing holiday classic, the IRT’s gift to Central Indiana families. Friends and family alike will delight in this sparkling story of love and redemption brought about by Jacob Marley, three ghosts of Christmas and a little boy named Tiny Tim. Make it a holiday tradition you’ll never forget: shopping, dinner, A Christmas Carol, topped off by a carriage ride to see the lights!

Indiana War Memorial
November 11
This annual parade will take place to honor area military veterans. The memorial service will be conducted from 11-11:30 a.m. at the War Memorial. Veterans Day Parade through downtown Indianapolis will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The parade starts at Michigan and Pennsylvania Sts., heads south on Pennsylvania St. to New York St., west on New York St. to Meridian St., then north on Meridian St. to St. Clair St. Come out and support our local Indiana Veterans!

Indiana State Museum
November 1-11
During this time there will be free museum admission for Veterans and immediate families will receive a group rate. A veteran's photo display comprised of 300 photographs of service personnel is the focal point of 11 days recognizing and celebrating the men and women in uniform from across our state. Daily programming will include demonstrations, by military personnel and a special tribute on Sunday, Nov. 8, "Veterans Day Remembered," featuring the Indianapolis Municipal Band.

Connor Prairie
November 5-21
Become a fugitive slave on the Underground Railroad. Will you find safety and freedom? Will you be captured by the slave hunters? Every moment is filled with uncertainty. After several years of research, Conner Prairie has developed one of the most dramatic, interactive programs available at any museum. Your experience will stay with you for days, weeks, possibly years. Play the role of runaway and encounter a slave sale and a wide range of people, including a belligerent transplanted Southerner, a reluctantly helpful farm wife, a slave hunter motivated by financial rewards, a Quaker family and a free black family. This glimpse into our shared past will jolt and affect you in ways that reading a book or watching a movie about this painful part of America's history cannot.

Lucas Oil Stadium
October 4-January 3
Exciting National Football League action takes place at the new Lucas Oil Stadium. Watch Peyton Manning and the team set new records. The atmosphere is electric in downtown Indy before a home Colts game. Head to Lucas Oil Stadium for the new Fan Zone, a pre-game party area for fans of all ages. The Fan Zone offers a variety of games for kids and adults, including: Quarterback Throw, Tower Climb, Football Bouncer, face painters and more! The Tailgate Tent, also available in the area, includes a full pre-game tailgate menu. In addition, The Colts Retail Express Trailer and the Colts In Motion traveling museum are on site. As if that's not enough, live entertainment will always take to the outdoor stage to help get the party started.

Pepsi Coliseum
October 17-March 27
The Indiana Ice hockey team provides high-energy, hard-hitting hockey action during their 30 regular season home games at the Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (select games are played in downtown's Conseco Fieldhouse). All but two of their home games are on a weekend evening, making it easy to enjoy an affordable and family-friendly hockey game! Three Alumni from the Indiana Ice have been drafted to the NHL and they are the Clark Cup National Champions for 2009!

Conseco Fieldhouse
October 2-April 14
Catch all the hardwood action of the NBA's Indiana Pacers in the heart of hoops hysteria - Indianapolis! See these perennial playoff contenders, led by new coach Jim O'Brien, during fast-paced, high-energy home games at downtown's Conseco Fieldhouse. Preseason begins October 2, and regular season games begin November 3. Snag seats close to the floor and you might be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the owner and legendary player, Larry Bird.

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