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A Fair Favorite Returns BIGGER and BETTER in 2024!
The Best Concert Value of the Summer Returns Featuring Empress of Soul Gladys Knight, R&B and Hip Hop Legends, multi-platinum classic rockers and More!

August 2-18, 2024 (Closed Mondays)

The Indiana State Fair unveiled the first full wave of its 2024 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, August 2-18 (Fair isclosed on Mondays).

The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a summertime staple for concertgoers and music lovers. The lineup each year consists of some of music’s most legendary and diverse
acts and this year is no exception. All shows at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage are free with paid fair admission and seating is first-come, first-served. All shows start at 7:30 p.m., unless noted
otherwise. Discount tickets can be purchased for the 2024 Indiana State Fair today at IndianaStateFair.com

The first wave concerts just unveiled today for 2024 Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair include:
● Three Dog Night - Friday, August 2 (opening day) (rescheduled from 2023 cancellation due to weather)
● Gladys Knight - Sunday, August 4
● Dogstar (guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and bassist Keanu Reeves) - Thursday, August 8
● Bell Biv DeVoe - Friday, August 9
● Gary Allan - Friday, August 16

As title sponsor of the Free Stage, the Hoosier Lottery is inviting fairgoers 18 or older to enter the free myLOTTERY All-Inclusive Indiana State Fair Prize Package promotion. Six Grand Prize winners will receive State Fair tickets, parking, Fair Bucks, the opportunity to take in a concert at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, and a Hoosier Lottery Prize Pack. Enter by signing up to become a myLOTTERY member or confirming your existing account at HoosierLottery.com/StateFair by July 8, 2024. Promotional odds are dependent upon the number of entries received.

Sarah M. Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery, noted, “The Hoosier Lottery has enjoyed a great relationship with the Indiana State Fair for many years. We are proud to sponsor the popular Hoosier Lottery Free Stage again this year, providing summertime value and entertainment for state fair attendees. The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a ‘winning ticket’ for all music lovers. Additionally, fairgoers 18 or older can sign up for a free myLOTTERY promotion for the chance to win an all-inclusive day at the Fair including the opportunity to see a concert at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage!”
There will be a limited amount of reserved viewing area tickets available for these concerts made
available in July.

The 2024 Indiana State Fair is scheduled to open on Friday, August 2 and runs through August 18, when you can enjoy The Greatest 15 Days of Summer at this iconic Hoosier tradition. For more information, please visit www.indianastatefair.com or follow the Indiana State Fair on Facebook, Instagram and X. The Indiana State Fair will be highlighted by its 2024 theme The Art & Nature of Fun presented by Newfields.

2024 Artist Bios:
Three Dog Night
This legendary pop-rock band dominated the charts between 1969 and 1974, with no other group
having more top 10 hits. Three Dog Night has maintained and grown their audience, adapting to
new music technology and continuing to tour yearly, giving fans new and old the chance to
experience their dynamic performances of their classic hits as well as several new songs. Marking
nearly 50 years on the road, Three Dog Night continues to captivate audiences with boundary
breaking sounds and nostalgic music from their beginning.

Gladys Knight
As both a solo singer and a group musician, Gladys Knight has solidified herself as an icon of the
music industry. Known as the “Empress of Soul” Knight has received numerous awards and
accolades for her contributions to the R&B and Soul genres. She has also made appearances in
numerous films and television shows. She has recorded more than 38 albums during her career, four
of which are solo albums.

Dogstar feat. Robert Mailhouse, Bret Domrose & Keanu Reeves
Dogstar is an American Alternative rock band that was formed in Los Angeles in 1991. Its current
members are guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and bassist Keanu
Reeves. The band saw its greatest success in the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, gathering significant
attention from the media due to the presence of Keanu. The band started back up again in 2020,
announcing their reunion in 2022. Their latest album was released on October 6, 2023.

Bell Biv DeVoe
Formed in 1989, Bell Biv DeVoe is an American music group hailing from Boston, Massachusetts.
Their music aims to combine elements of soul, R&B and hip hop, with their multi-platinum album
Poison having a song reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. Their last album Three
Stripes was released on January 27, 2017, and despite only having four albums of original material
the group has continuously toured and performed live. The group formed as a spinoff of a R&B
group called New Edition, and has participated in several of their reunion tours.

Gary Allan
Gary Allan is a Nashville based country music singer. He got his start in 1996 after signing to Decca
Records. His debut single “Her Man” was released in 1996, was the lead-off to his gold certified
debut album, titled Used Heart for Sale. He has had three certified platinum albums, and three
certified gold albums. Two albums reached the top two spots on the U.S. Billboard Top Country
Albums. His newest album titled Ruthless tells the story of the Nashville country from the 1990s to
the present.

ABOUT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR:
The Indiana State Fair, known as the state's premier multi-day event, is a vibrant celebration of the
Hoosier spirit and agricultural legacy. Over 15 exciting days, it unites communities across Indiana to
honor the state's unique identity and welcomes visitors from far and wide. Renowned for its
top-notch entertainment, spotlight on 4-H youth, engaging agricultural education programs,
modern facilities, and an array of delicious fare, the Indiana State Fair has been a treasured tradition
for Hoosiers for over a century. The 2024 Indiana State Fair takes place from August 2nd to August
18th (closed Mondays). For comprehensive event information, ticket details, and attractions, be
sure to visit our official website at www.indianastatefair.com.

ABOUT THE HOOSIER LOTTERY:
For over 30 years, Hoosier Lottery distributions have benefited every county throughout Indiana.
The Hoosier Lottery has contributed more than $7 billion to good causes, including $30 million to
local police and firefighters’ pensions and $30 million to the Teachers’ Retirement Fund annually.

Experience nature in a new way with full moon hikes. These naturalist-guided night hikes traverse trails by the light of the moon and a few red flashlights. Hear nature come alive with nocturnal sounds from owls to frogs to insects chirping.

The next full moon hike will be on Saturday, July 20. Click on the following property to find more information about its full moon hike:

It’s heating up here in Indiana, and our beaches are the perfect place for you to cool off and enjoy the summer sun!

Here are some things to remember while enjoying the beach:

Bring sun protection!
Picnic off the beach – we have great picnic areas and shelters just for you!
Mind your music – listen to music with headphones, not loudspeakers!
Bring beach towels, beach chairs, sandals, and other creature comforts for the beach.
Supervise your kiddos – Kids aged 12 and under must be supervised by someone 16 or older.
Remember, except for Indiana Dunes State Park beach, our beaches do not have lifeguards.

We have swimming beaches at Brookville, Cagles Mill, Cecil M. Harden, Hardy, Mississinewa, Monroe, Patoka, and Salamonie lakes, and Chain O’Lakes, Indiana Dunes, Lincoln, Ouabache, Pokagon, and Potato Creek state parks, as well as Starve Hollow and Deam Lake state recreation areas. Some beaches offer mobility mats that lead from an accessible sidewalk down to the water.

beach

Photo by Micheall Reed

July 9, 1941 Don McPherson, R&B singer Everybody Plays the Fool, born in Portland.

July 10, 1899 Nobel Sissle, jazz composer, singer, lyricist and playwright I'm Just Wild About Harry, born in Indianapolis

July 10, 1945 Ron Glass, actor Barney Miller, Frank's Place,born in Evansville.

July 11,1906 Harry Von Zell, radio announcer and actor The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, born in Indianapolis.

July 12, 1883 Lightning struck the science building at Indiana University. Fire destroyed the building and contents, which included university records and a 12,000 volume library.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in The Log Inn twelve miles north of Evansville and one mile east of US Hwy 41. The Log Inn was built in 1825 as a Noon Stage Coach Stop and Trading Post. They have been officially recognized as the oldest restaurant in Indiana.

Where in Indiana?

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

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Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact us.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1.In what Indiana city will you find the Jennings County Courthouse?

2. What Indianapolis high school is named for the first casualty of the Boston Massacre?

3. In what Indiana city will you find the Culbertson Mansion?

4. Who was the youngest man ever to serve as Governor of Indiana?

Answers Below

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Answers

1. Vernon

2. Crispus Attucks High School

3. New Albany

4. James Brown Ray

He was not quite 31 when he became Governor n 1825.

"Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail."

George Ade, Acclaimed Hoosier Humorist, Playwright, and proud Purdue University alum

Did you know purple cone flower is an Indiana native plant?

By: Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

The History Channel is presently running their acclaimed survival series called “Alone”. In the current season 11, ten people are dropped off in the unforgiving Artic Circle, the northern-most location they have ever used in the show.

In this season, Salem’s own Timothy “Timber” Cleghorn (he prefers to be called “Timber”) is a contestant. Cleghorn picked up the name from his first paying job chopping wood with an axe. He lives in Salem with his wife Cara and their two boys, Levi and Elliot.

Cleghorn’s profession is listed as a Humanitarian Aid Worker and says that has taken a toll on him and the family. They travel all over the world and have lived in underdeveloped tribal areas and conflict zones throughout Asia and the middle east. The passion to be an aid worker came after a summer trip helping orphanages in Ukraine.

Cleghorn now 36, paid his way through college by trapping beavers and coyotes. He has lived off the grid before.

In the Artic Circle, there are grizzly bears, bone-chilling cold, and icy snow-covered landscapes. The drop-off point was the MacKenzie Delta in Canada, where it empties into the Artic Ocean.

Participants can choose ten things to take with them and must build their own shelter. The series winner will receive $500,000.

The ten items Cleghorn chose for the Arctic Circle include a sleeping bag, 2-quart pot, ferro rod (fire starter), axe, saw, multi-tool, bow and arrows, paracord, snare wire, and fishing line with hooks.
No tent and no camera crew, he is alone - plain isolation.

We wish him a safe and successful adventure!