Southeast Corridor Planned for Spring 2009

The Southeast Corridor, connecting downtown Indianapolis to Fletcher Place and Fountain Square, has been moved up in the design/construction schedule to begin construction in spring 2009. It was originally planned for design and construction in summer/fall 2009. 

Due to IUPUI's plans to redesign portions of its campus near Blackford Ave., the West Corridor, connecting Indiana Avenue to White River State Park on Blackford Ave., will be rescheduled once IUPUI has completed its planning process.

The Southeast Corridor will also include a connection to the East Corridor. The trail route will be constructed from Market and Alabama streets, to Washington St. on Alabama St., on the north side of Washington St., and turn south on the east side of Pennsylvania St. to connect to Virginia Ave.

Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association and SEND/Fountain Square Cultural District formed a Cultural Trail committee to stay informed about design and construction. It meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations vary. For more information, contact Bill Lovejoy, blovejoy123@yahoo.com or (317) 491-1985.

Photo: Gail Payne (top right) led residents on a walking tour of the Southeast Corridor June 18.

Next Brown Bag Lunch Meeting: July 22, Buggs Temple

Join us to learn the latest about the Cultural Trail at Noon, Tues., July 22 at The Grille at Buggs Temple, 337 W. 11th Street (north end of the Canal). Main level. Please leave your brown bags at home and try a soup, salad, sandwich or entree from the menu. Parking available along street meters -- or walk up the Canal!

Best Way to See the City: Take a Cultural Trail Tour!

Discover for yourself how the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick will transform downtown Indianapolis. Join us for a guided tour of the entire route and learn about its history, progress and future plans.

Tours are free and limited to the first 20 registrants.
Start/Finish: 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Northeast Corner of North and Alabama streets, English Foundation Building parking lot.
Upcoming dates available: Saturdays: Aug. 2, Sept. 6

To register or for more information, contact Gail Payne: 317.713.3333 or Gail@IndyCulturalTrail.org

August Steaming Hot Events on Mass Ave

Photo: NUVO-Cultural Trail Cycling Team captured the win in the 10th Annual Zionsville Grand Prix Criterium earlier this year.

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is proud to be a partner in two new events on Mass Ave next month:

Tues., Aug. 12: The Longest Dinner
Bring your friends and family for "The Longest Dinner," a unique dining experience around one long table from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the alley behind Chatham Tap, Metro and Scholar's Inn. The $30 ticket includes a three-course meal, live music and other Fringe entertainment, including buskers and street theatre. A cash bar will be available.

Thanks to many volunteers, proceeds from the event will support the Cultural Trail and Indy Fringe. This alley is part of the Cultural Trail's northeast corridor, which will begin construction this fall. The Indy Fringe Festival officially opens Friday, August 22 and ends August 31.

For more information and to buy tickets: (317) 223-8585, www.IndyFringe.org.

Sat., Aug. 16: 2008 Mass Ave Criterium, presented by the NUVO/Cultural Trail Cycling Team
Experience European-style bike racing up close and personal on Mass Ave from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. Cyclists from across the Midwest will compete for $5,000 in cash prizes. Bring the kids for a free bike safety rodeo, free kids helmets, a free kids bike race for ages 12 and under, and a post-race party at the Athenaeum. For more information, visit www.nuvoculturaltrailcycling.com or call 765.620.8358.