Indianapolis - Musical
performances in the Super Bowl Village will start Friday,
January 27, 2012. Two stages - the Pepsi Stage at Meridian and Georgia
Streets and the Verizon Stage at Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets - will
host bands daily through Super Bowl Sunday for the public to enjoy for
free."The Super Bowl Village will provide an outdoor fan festival gathering spot for visitors and residents alike to enjoy," said Allison Melangton, president and chief executive officer of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee. "Whether you're a fan of country, hip-hop or rock, you'll find music on both stages to enjoy."
Emmy-award winning Zuri Hall will serve as the on-stage emcee in the Super Bowl Village as well as host for "Village TV." Comedian and Super Bowl ambassador Mike Epps will also make special appearances throughout the week.
More features announced today for the Super Bowl Village include:
- "Fire and Ice" Lounges will provide food and beverage sales in several locations through the Super Bowl Village.
- Super Dash, two human-powered wheels, one dedicated to each fan base of the competing Super Bowl teams, operate similar to a hamster wheel. Each day, the top 100-yard dash scores will be announced. On February 5, the division that generated the most energy will be crowned champion. The unique energy race that will energize football fans is provided by Global Inheritance, a 501C3 nonprofit organization.
- Kinect NFL PLAY 60 FanDome provides an immersive 360 degree inflated dome with full-body gaming on Kinect for Xbox 360. Kinect responds to body movement with controller-free gaming. The interactive Kinect gaming is exciting and new for seasoned gamers and rookies alike. Get active with Kinect!
- Papa John's will provide a mobile kitchen near the Verizon Stage on Pennsylvania Street with pizza for purchase.
- While pre-sale for Zipline tickets has ended, walk-up sales for $10 per ride will be available daily for visitors to enjoy the 96' tall, 800' long ride down Capitol Avenue through the Super Bowl Village. Tickets must be purchased at the time of the ride, while spots last.
- Tailgate Town and Touchdown Alley will provide a fun football atmosphere as you enjoy the Village.
As additional bands are added over the coming days, an up-to-date schedule may be accessed on the Host Committee's website.
The Huddle at Circle Centre
(he space formerly occupied by Nordstrom at Circle Centre.) As a key venue near the Super Bowl Village, the Huddle at Circle Centre will provide entertainment and dining options for visitors as well as a second floor retail component operated by LIDS Sports Group. Specifically, the Huddle will include:
- Chef's Table
- End Zone Beer Garden
- Warming area with limited seating
- NFL Ticket Exchange
- LIDS Locker Room @ Circle Centre - 23,000 square feet of retail space with a wide assortment of Super Bowl and NFL merchandise
- Entertainment
- LIVE WISH-TV broadcasts from the 24-Hour News 8 Huddle at Circle Centre studio
- Clear Channel Communications' nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show will do live morning broadcasts from The Huddle Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 3. Limited space available. Check www.BobandTom.com for show details.
For more information, visit: http://www.IndianapolisSuperBowl.com.