It may be cold outside, but there are still plenty of events to heat up the month of January in Indianapolis:
Hansel and Gretel: Never Eat a House
Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art
340 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 634-6622
When: Thu-Sat, Jan. 8, 9, and 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
A modern take on a dark fairytale, this feast of irreverent, thought-provoking art is presented in collaboration with the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library and the Indianapolis Opera.
The World's Toughest Rodeo
Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 917-2727
When: Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Admission:Tickets range from $18 to $75
Be part of the live filming of a new Spike TV sports drama, "Toughest Cowboy," and witness crowd-pleasing rodeo events including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and chuckwagon racing, along with a special appearance by Whiplash, a cowboy monkey.
Christmas at Lilly House
Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, 46208
Phone: (317) 923-1331; 24-hour info line, (317) 920-2660
When: Through Jan. 11; Tue, Wed, Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu-Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun, noon-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Witness the wonder of the elegant, historic Lilly House all decked out for Christmas, 1930s style. The home displays how decorating with evergreens, fruiting plants, lights, and luminaries helped to spread light in a dark era of depression and war.
Dancing with the Stars -- The Tour
Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 917-2727
When: Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets range from $51.50 to $127
ABC's top-rated reality competition show comes to Indianapolis on its fourth tour, featuring popular celebrities like Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Maurice Greene and Marlee Matlin, along with professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer, Edyta Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff and Fabien Sanchez.
The Harlem Globetrotters
Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 917-2727
When: Jan. 19, 2 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $19
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2009 world tour, "Spinning the Globe," to Indianapolis to once again entertain kids (and adults) of all ages with their basketball wizardry, antics, and fan participation.
Pro Beach Volleyball: AVP Johnsonville Brats Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour
Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 917-2727
When: Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets range from $20 to $47
In its second season, the AVP features beach volleyball competition at its best, with 2008 gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers headlining the event.
WWE SmackDown
Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 917-2727
When: Jan. 27, 7 p.m.
Admission: Ticket prices range from $20 to $75
Witness 12 rounds of WWE SmackDown superstar action, plus the main event: the Steel Cage Match between Jeff Hardy and Edge.
On My Honor: Girl Scouts Since 1912
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 232-1637
Admission: Adults, $7; seniors age 60 and older, $6.50; children ages 3-12, $4
A trip down memory lane for former Girl Scouts and an in-depth look at scouting through the ages for present scouts, this exhibit includes hundreds of artifacts, photos, vintage uniforms, scrapbooks, and more.
