LIVE GLOBAL STREAMCAST OF INDIANAPOLIS AIR SHOW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 19, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT: Tina Noel, 317.709.3103, Kerrie Henderson, 317.813.0180

WTHR-TV TO PROVIDE LIVE STREAMCAST OF THIS WEEKEND’S INDIANAPOLIS AIR SHOW

Go to www.wthr.com during the Aug. 23 & 24 performances and check out the high-flying fun!

(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Indianapolis’ WTHR-TV will be streaming the 12th Annual Indianapolis Air Show live on the Web this weekend, during the charity event’s performances on Aug. 23 and 24.

To see the action for yourself, go to www.wthr.com on the 23rd and 24th. There, you’ll find the link to the live streamcast.
The 2008 Indianapolis Air Show kicks off this Friday, Aug. 22, at Mt. Comfort Airport, with Marsh Media & Practice Day. Tickets for the practice day are just $5. Friday also features the first-ever Hoosier Park “Monte Carlo Night,” a charity gaming event that benefits Riley Hospital for Children. Tickets for Monte Carlo Night are $30.

On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command F-22A Demonstration Team and the U.S. Army’s parachute team, the Golden Knights, will be the headlining performers.

Wing walkers, aerobatic pilots, a hot air “balloonathon,” Warbirds and additional military exhibits, such as NASA’s “Journey to Tomorrow” and the Virtual Army Experience, will also be wowing the crowds on those dates. And just confirmed for Saturday, Aug. 23: country music recording artist Laura Bryna will wrap up the day with an outdoor concert.

Advance tickets to the Aug. 23 and 24 Air Show performances are available at a discount now by going to www.indyairshow.com, or you can buy them at any Marsh, O’Malia’s or United Package Liquors stores. If you buy your tickets ahead of time, an adult ticket is $17 and a child’s (ages 6 to 12) is $8. The price goes up to $20 and $10, respectively, at the gate. Active U.S. military personnel will be able to attend the Air Show for FREE with current military identification.

Net proceeds from the Indianapolis Air Show are distributed to the Central Indiana Community Foundation. The Indianapolis Air Show has donated more than $1.3 million through CICF to children’s charities since the show’s inception in 1997.

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