Top Picks – August 31

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GREENFIELD — Cool City Swing Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Led by Roy Geesa, the group performs classic rock, Motown and standards from the Great American Songbook by Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael and Duke Ellington. This program is free. Visit hcplibrary.org to register to attend.

FORTVILLE — Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. you’ll find extended hours and bargains at the Concert on Main as the shops in downtown Fortville stay open later for First Friday. For more information, contact the Time & Again shop at 317-747-0122 or Fortville Action at fortvilleaction.com.

TIPTON — Tecumseh Lodge will hold its 57th annual Pow Wow Sept. 2 and 3 at the Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1200 S. Main St. The Pow Wow features Native American dancing, singing, food, authentic arts and crafts, traders, educational seminars and programs. The grounds open at 9 a.m. and dancing takes place at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both days of the event. Educational presentations held on stitch beadwork, dance regalia, moccasin-making and other programs beginning at 9 a.m. in the Community Building. Sunday features a craft contest and fine arts display starting at 10 a.m. in the Community Building. The Pow Wow is open to all dancers and spectators. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children age 5 to 12. For more information, visit tecumsehlodge.org or contact the Pow Wow Chairman at 317-745-2858.

INDIANAPOLIS — The first Thursday of every month, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers extended hours and $5 admission. Come after 4 p.m. and stay until 8 p.m. to enjoy all five floors of the museum, located at 3000 N. Meridian St. Purchase tickets on line or learn more about the museum at childrensmuseum.org.

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FISHERS – Music fills the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, for the fifth annual blues festival Friday and Saturday. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Performers include Zach Day, Lightnin’ Rod & the Thunderbolts, Dicky James and Governor Davis on Friday, with The Ambassadors, the Bridget Kelly Band, the Rev. Charlie Edmonds and Samantha Fish performing on Saturday. Admission is free, outside food and alcohol are welcome, as well as lawn chairs, blankets and pets. For more information, visit fishers.in.us and click on culture & recreation.