The Fuel has been playing at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum since the teamâs first season. | Rendering via City of Fishers
Indy Fuel might be scoring some new digs in 2024.
Thatâs right, the Circle Cityâs hockey team plans to move into a new arena in Fishers as an anchor tenant of the cityâs new event + entertainment center.
Located between East 106th + East 116th streets (southeast of Ikea), the 8,500-seat arena would be built alongside:
The Union â an expansion of The Yard with 10.5 acres of mixed-use development
The Commons â a premier cultural district with an array of restaurants + retail spots, as well as the Fishers Event Center, which will house Indy Fuel
In the announcement, Mayor Fadness said that the expansion ânot only answers the call from CEOs and employees looking for restaurants and entertainment but can now be home to our schoolsâ graduations and statewide sporting events.â The Indy Fuel venue is planned to include family suites, enhanced areas for hosting + modern fan experiences.
This is only one part of the $650 million Fishers District expansion plan, which will unfold over the next several years. The âlargest single-day announcement in Fishersâ historyâ encapsulates more than $1.1 billion in economic + entertainmentinvestments for the city.
In case you were wondering, the city of Fishers had one of the largest population increases in the state last year with 1,720 additional residents. It also eclipsed the 100,000-residents mark for the first time with 101,171 people.
Plans for the center will be presented for appproval at the Fishers City Council meeting on Mon., Sept. 19.
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Maple Syrup Field Day | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 10 a.m. | 10531 White Oak Dr., Carmel | Free | Learn about songbirds + maple syrup production in an urban setting. đ
Friday
Violins of Hope | Fri., Sept. 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rhythm! Discovery Center, 110 W. Washington St. | Free with admission | This exhibit, in partnership with the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, focuses on a collection of stringed instruments with ties to the Holocaust. đ»
Saturday
Run 4 Freedom 5K | Sat., Sept. 17 | 9 a.m. | White River State Park | $40 | Move your body to commemorate 9/11. đ
Bill Nye: The Science Guy | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Nicoson Hall, University of Indianapolis | $35 | Explore the theme of âMaking Our Way Homeâ with this science icon. đ§Ș
Sunday
Sense and Sensibility | Sun., Sept. 18 | 2 p.m. | Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St. | $22+ | See Jane Austenâs novel about three sisters + their lives in a tiny seaside cottage come alive. đ
Plan Ahead
Autumntidings Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 22 | 12-4 p.m. | Monon 30, 1118 E. 30th St. | $20+ | Enjoy the first-ever festival highlighting Ash & Elmâs popular pumpkin cider and sample from 10+ local cideries, breweries, and distilleries with live music and food. đ
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In 2024, Italy-based life sciences firm Stevanato Group is opening a manufacturing plant in Fishers, expanding its original plans to add 265 workers + a $367 million increase to its investment. The new agreement is expected to be voted on in the next Fishers City Council meeting on Mon., Sept. 19. đïž (IBJ)
Closing
Bee Coffee Roastersâ north side shop is closing permanently. The owners said theyâre planning to âreevaluate who [they] want to be and what it means to show up for our community.â Its last day of service will be Sun., Sept. 18 and you can still place online + wholesale orders on the roasteryâs website. â
Civic
The City-County Council unanimously passed three parts of Mayor Hogsettâs comprehensive fiscal plan for 2023, including $40 million in Circle City Forward funding, American Rescue Plan Act allocation + property tax relief. The complete budget will be voted on by City-County Council on Mon., Oct. 17. Get the details. đ° (WRTV)
Edu
IPS released the final draft of its âRebuilding Strongerâ plan, which proposes major district changes. Many school facilities would be completely rebuilt, upgraded + closed. It proposed that Broad Ripple High School be used as a new middle school, starting in 2024. Learn more about the plans. đ« (IndyStar)
Biz
The Indiana Small Business Expo is tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency downtown. There, small biz owners will be able to network with hundreds of other entrepreneurs + attend workshops. Plus, race car driver Al Unser Jr. and his wife are scheduled as this yearâs keynote speakers. Register. đ€ (WTHR)
Sports
NASCAR unveiled its 2023 schedule+ itâs bringing back races in August at the Speedway. August was the original month for Brickyard Weekend, but was replaced by July or September for 16 of the past 17 years. See the lineup. đïž (WTHR)
The very first Indy Classic annual fundraiser for Indiana Sports Corp is slotted for Sat., Dec. 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and tickets are now on sale. There will be a doubleheader featuring Ball State + Purdueâs menâs basketball programs. They will be playing against Illinois State and Davidson, respectively. Learn more. đ
DYK
Did you know Indy is one of multiple cities recognizing Welcome Week? The event is a call to action that encourages Hoosiers to embrace people from different walks of life through different events + storytimes highlighting various cultures, in partnership with Welcome America. Attend one of the gatherings. đ (WISH)
Plan Ahead
On Sat., Sept. 24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., you can take your old + broken electronics to Perry Park to be recycled. This event is in honor of World Cleanup Day and is presented by the Office of Sustainability and Recycle Force. â»ïž
Real Estate
Anaheim, CA + Cambridge, MA are a few of the cities and towns that made the list of âBest Cities for Families.â Opendoorâs list is based on the top family-friendly features, including parks, picnic sites, swimming pools, and proximity to schools. đ *
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The book is a quick read at 160 pages. | Gif via Giphy
Acclaimed author of âWorld of Wondersâ Aimee Nezhukumatathil will be visiting Central Library on Wed., Sept. 21 from 7-9 p.m. to discuss her book of nature essays. Sheâll be in conversation with Adrian Matejka â a former Indiana poet laureate + the first Black editor of Poetry magazine.
The free public event is part of Indiana Humanities âINconversationâ series, which aims to engage a group of people for insightful conversations with thought leaders from around the country. Bring your questions, because the talk is highly participatory. Register for the event.
Havenât read the book yet? You can order it online + it will also be for sale at the talk. Either way, be sure to get it signed by the author before you leave.
THE WRAP
Todayâs issue was written by Anna.
Editorâs pick: Iâm counting down the days until Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes to town. I just finished âWorld of Wondersâ and was amazed at her ability to interweave personal stories with fascinating facts about rare critters. What am I looking forward to the most? Probably the moment she signs my book + I can gush at how beautiful her writing is. Will I see you there?
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