Gear up for the 2022 football season in Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium — home of the Colts — seats 70,000 fans. | Photo by INDYtoday team
The NFL season officially kicks off this Sun., Sept. 11 with the Indianapolis Colts taking on the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
We know you Hoosiers love your football — so from the first home games to season predictions, we’re getting you hypedup to cheer on the Colts.
Plan your visit to Lucas Oil Stadium
The grand total for a family of four to enjoy a Colts game this year — four tickets, parking, two beers, two sodas and four hot dogs — is on average $301. To put that into perspective, for 49ers fans that number is a whopping $1,028.34.
That’s according to an analysis by Bookies.com, which pulled together prices from NFL stadiums across the country and found that watching the Colts is among the cheapest games to attend.
Vineyard Live Music | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville | Free | Enjoy live music by Dakota King while sipping on wine at the vineyard. 🎶
Friday
Evening with Penrod | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6-11 p.m. | Newfields | $150 | Get an exclusive preview of the 55th annual Penrod Arts Fair + be among the first to purchase art from more than 100 of the finest artists from across the country. 🖼️
Saturday
Hotel Tango’s September Makers’ Market | Sat., Sept. 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 670 Virginia Ave. | Cost of purchase | Sip + shop an array of unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces made by your neighbors. 🛍️
6th Annual Hoagie Eating Contest | Sat., Sept. 10 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Hoagies & Hops, 4155 Blvd. Place | $25 | Join the competition to see who can eat an 18-inch hoagie the fastest — benefiting local nonprofit organization HVAF of Indiana, which helps homeless and at-risk veterans. 🥪
Sunday
Near Eastside Makers Market & Bar Hop | Sun., Sept. 11 | 1-6 p.m. | Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave. | Free | Shop a wide variety of handmade items such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metalwork, prints, soap, paintings + candles. 🛍️
Summer Soiree Day Party | Sun., Sept. 11 | 3-7 p.m. | Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W. Washington St. | $40+ | Close out the summer with a Sunday Funday party in the center of the city. 🎉
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Almost four years after the $157 million, three-part project was announced — construction broke ground on a boutique hotel in downtown Fishers along the Nickel Plate Trail. Hotel Nickel Plate follows construction of the six-story First Internet Bank headquarters next door + a 237-unit apartment building across the street. 🏗️ (IndyStar)
Coming Soon
Don’t call it “cinnabon.” Cinnaholic — a custom, gourmet cinnamon roll bakery — is opening its first location in central Indiana. During its grand opening in Carmel on Fri., Sept. 30, you can get all cinnamon rolls for $2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Limit one per person.
Indy’s first alcohol free bar is in the works. Memento Zero Proof plans to combine coffee, zero proof cocktails + clothing retail into one space — coming this winter. No word yet on the opening date, but the shop is planned for Fishers’ Nickel Plate District. ☕
Opening
Tuggle’s — a gift + goods shop featuring local makers in Fountain Square — is moving across the street. The shop announced on Instagram that it’s taking over what used to be Fountain Square Tattoo to triple the size of its space. It opens on Sat., Oct. 1. 🛍️
Closing
Bookworms, Books on Sale has a sale for you. The Indy book store is permanently closing its location at 4200 S. East St. + is offering 50% off store-wide as it prepares to pack everything up. The shop said it will be moving but the new location hasn’t been announced. 📚
Sports
For the first time in 24 years, you’ll be hearing a different voice over the loudspeakers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Longtime announcer Mike Jansen tweeted that he was being replaced as the voice of the Colts. Team writer + podcast host JJ Stankevitz is the new announcer for this season. 🏈(WTHR)
Edu
Purdue University said it’s added 200+ faculty members over the past year — marking its largest staff increase in the school’s 153-year history. The university cited record enrollment + increased investment as reasons for the hiring growth. 🏫 (IBJ)
Number
$250,000. That’s about how much money in artwork this year’s BUTTER 2 fine art fair raked in this year — with all of that money going directly to the local artists. The Labor Day weekend event also brought in more than 5,000 attendees. 🧈 (IBJ)
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The calm before the score 🏈
Indy made some moves and has a well-built roster. As we head into the 2022 Colts season, here’s what the sports analysts arepredicting.
Michael took a jump from his rookie year to his sophomore season, but could explode in his third campaign. Last season, he hauled in 88 passes for 1,082 yards + six touchdowns. He could take another leap forward and be recognized as one of the best young receivers in football.
Indy’s new QB was in a difficult position last season, with no proven wide receiver after Calvin Ridley left the Atlanta Falcons in late October. But now, Matt is playing with an All-Pro running back, throwing to an intriguing group of receivers + operating behind a top-10 offensive line, which could help set him up for success.
Jonathan emerged as arguably the top running back last season + he was the focal point of Indy’s offense as a second-year player, and that could be the same in 2022.
That’s what the football experts are saying — but we want to know what thetried + true Colts fans think about all of this. Which of these predictions do you think has the best chance at becoming reality?
Editor’s pick: As a big fan of mocktails + the growing zero proof scene, I’m excited to see what Memento brings to Indy. ICYMI: Loren’s AF Beverages — an alcohol-free bottle shop in Carmel — just opened over Labor Day weekend, too. 🍾
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