People of all races and backgrounds remember Cornlieus and have memories of watching Soul Train on a Saturday afternoons.

People feel as though they hace grown up with him and it is such a tragic lost.

Here are some Soul Train moments:

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Here is what our Mayor had to say….

“The last three or four years, I’ve been on Radio Row at Super Bowls, telling people how great our Super Bowl was going to be in Indianapolis,” Mayor Greg Ballard said. “Now, I go by Radio Row, and those same people are telling me how great it’s been.”

The biggest complaint I’ve heard from my brethren so far is, “You people are too nice.”

I respond to this complaint by cursing them out, because I want them to feel like they’re back home in New York or Boston.

I don’t know if Indianapolis will ever get another Super Bowl. When I addressed NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about it Friday, he lauded Indy but gave a rather tepid response, noting how it’s only the fourth quarter of Indy’s Super Bowl experience.

Asked if Indy is a viable option in future years, he said, “Sure it is. We’re here and they’re doing a fantastic job. We’ve got a weekend still to go and a game to put on. I know everybody in Indianapolis is focused on the future. But we want to make sure this week turns out to be what everyone has worked so hard for.”

Another legendary singer, Stevie Wonder, gave a musical tribute to James at her funeral: He played the electronic keyboard and sang his “Shelter in the Rain.” He then performed on the harmonica and sang The Lord’s Prayer.

The Rev. Al Sharpton presided over her funeral in southern California where she was raised, and he began the service by reading aloud a note from President Barack Obama, who said that James’ talents transcended genres.

Obama wrote that James will be remembered for her voice, Sharpton told family and friends at Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena.

“I know she will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her,” the president’s note said, according to Sharpton.

Please click here for the Super Bowl Village map.

Entertainment
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.

All concerts are free, non-ticketed events. Please see the Super Bowl Village Events calendar widget or full events calendar for concert listings.

Zipline
The four line Zipline will run tandem down Capitol Avenue. It is the longest temporary Zipline in the United States. The pre-sale for Zipline tickets has ended. Tickets will be sold on-site daily. Take a quick zip in your favorite football jersey for an unforgettable experience.

You must be 6 years old or older to ride the Zipline. The minimum weight is 65 pounds and the maximum weight is 275 pounds.

Click here for the Zipline waiver form.

Special Opportunities

“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 to purchase.

Ice Gurus from The Food Network
Randy Finch and Derek Maxfield from the Food Networks show Ice Brigade, will do live ice sculpting performances.

Super Bowl Roman Numerals
Monument Circle will play host to the iconic 30 foot Super Bowl Roman numerals, first seen during the 2008 Super Bowl in Arizona. The numerals will be placed on January 24, 2012 and remain there throughout the Super Bowl week.

Tailgate Town
A football fan’s heaven with tailgate competitions and football turf offering interactive game playing!

ESPN Broadcast Studio
More than 110 hours of television coverage, as well as ESPN Radio shows and other related content will be produced at Pan Am Plaza from Monday, January 30 – Sunday, February 5, 2012. Some of ESPN’s most popular shows broadcasting from Pan Am Plaza includes:

•Mike & Mike in the Morning
•SportsCenter
•SportsNation
•NFL Live
•NFL32
•The special four-hour edition of Sunday NFL Countdown on Super Bowl Sunday.
These shows will be open for public viewing throughout the week.

No tents, coolers on wheels or other impediments to public movement are allowed in the Super Bowl Village.

Park and Ride
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Important Link: Park and Ride
Purchase advance space for $2 per person; limited onsite availability $10 per car.
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Here is the list:

10. Orlando- (even with Disney World and all?)
9. Baltimore
8. Phoenix/ Scottsdale ( probably because it’s too hot and all those retired folks don’t help)
7. Atlanta ( cuz everybody from all the other cities on the list keep moving there!)
6. Dallas/ Ft. Worth
5. Boston
4. LA ( was #1 last year)
3. Washington D.C.
2. Miami
1. New York City ( shocked?)

Click here for more details and how these cities were selected.