The Jim Irsay Collection
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Friday, Sep 9, 2022 7pm - 10pm
Location
Lucas Oil Stadium
One Lucas Oil Stadium
Details
Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, is bringing items from The Jim Irsay Collection - a renowned assemblage of iconic artifacts from rock music, American history, and pop culture – home to Indianapolis for one night only, September 9, 7-10pm - on the field - at Lucas Oil Stadium. This FREE public event will include a performance by The Jim Irsay Band - feat. Mike Mills (founding member, R.E.M.), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kenny Aronoff, Carmella Ramsey, Mike Wanchic, Tom Bukovac, Michael Ramos, and Danny Nucci with Special Guests, Buddy Guy and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson of Heart.
The Collection is highlighted by musical instruments and items owned and used by some of the greatest artists in music history, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Prince, Eric Clapton, Elton John, The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, Les Paul, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, The Doors’ Jim Morrison, and other music icons, as well as autographed photos, handwritten lyrics, and other historical music memorabilia. Outside of music, the collection includes signed Presidential artifacts, important original documents from American history like an original ‘Wanted’ poster for John Wilkes Booth, Jackie Robinson’s bat, Paul McCartney's original “Hey Jude” handwritten studio lyrics and other historical relics.
*A rarely seen selection of Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts memorabilia will be on display - only at the Indianapolis event.
*Colts Hall of Famer Edgerrin James will be in attendance at the event along with his storied Gold "Hall of Fame" Chevrolet Caprice convertible.
NOTE: this is a free event but tickets are required. Capacity is limited and tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
*All ages are welcome to attend the event!
