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• Tinsel and Tails Petacular | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | 502 East Event Centre, 502 E. Carmel Dr. | $175 | Join this fundraising event celebrating the year’s most remarkable stories of rescue and redemption.
• Kyle Kinane | Thursday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 10 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis | $30+ | Have a laugh with this Illinois comedian who’s been seen on “CONAN,” “The Tonight Show,” Netflix’s “The Standups,” and three of his own specials on Comedy Central.

• Winter Art Sale | Friday, Nov. 18-Friday, Dec. 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Arts Center, 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Art Center students, teaching artists, and staff, along with local and regional artists, will have the opportunity to sell their artworks and wares to the community.

• Turkey Legs Trifecta & Half Marathon | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 9 a.m. | Southwestway Park, 8400 Mann Rd., Indianapolis | $29.99+ | Wobble your legs through grass, dirt, and crushed limestone for a Thanksgiving running challenge you and your family won’t forget.
• IUPUI Jaguars vs. Franklin College Men’s Basketball | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 12 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $15 | Catch this college basketball matchup featuring City Editor Nicole’s alma mater, Franklin College.
• Girl Scout Day | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 1-3 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $8 for scouts, $13 for adults | Explore during a self-guided tour of the Interpretive Center and learn more through hands-on activities.

• Free People Party | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 8 p.m. | Icon Lounge, 148 E. Market St., Indianapolis | $15-$30 | Put on your Sunday best and get ready to dance the night away with DJ Littletown and DJ SoundsByCam spinning the best in soul, house, funk, disco, R&B deep cuts, and old school hip-hop.

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• The “East 38th Street Corridor” has been chosen as a Lift Indy neighborhood. This makes it eligible for a $3.5 million investment from the city over the next three years. The designation will support affordable housing and homeownership, economic development, and food-access efforts. 🏘️ (IBJ)

• Two new shops are coming to the Fashion Mall at Keystone, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Addendum, a home accessories store, will be opening late this month and Evereve, a clothing and accessories brand for women, is set to open in December. 🛍️
• Indy’s iconic Bagel Fair announced that it’s relocating to expand and accommodate more customers. The shop at 1300 E. 86th St. will sit in the same Nora strip mall, taking the place of the former Great Clips location. 🥯 (Indianapolis Monthly)

• Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard is out for the rest of the season after having back surgery Tuesday morning, according to the NFL. Shaquille had been placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a back injury during practice. 🏈 (WRTV)

• Former NBA player Lamar Odom is the new co-owner of an Indianapolis company that sells cannabidiol products — Higher Life CBD Dispensary located at 901 N. Pennsylvania St. downtown. 🌿 (IBJ)

• The Indiana Department of Health announced the state’s first reported death due to monkeypox. Indiana’s first case of monkeypox was reported in June 2022. In total, 264 cases have been reported in the state — most of them among men between the ages of 18 and 39. 🏥 (CBS4)

• Traveling for the holidays? Here’s what to expect. Air travel demand is getting very close to pre-pandemic levels, according to Airlines Reporting Corp. The mask mandate has been lifted + IND has 17% fewer outbound flights scheduled than it did during Thanksgiving 2019. ✈️ (IndyStar)

• If you’re planning to skip the cooking + eat out for Thanksgiving dinner, make reservations now. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Hollyhock Hill, McCormick & Schmick’s, and Rick’s Cafe Boatyard are among the restaurants staying open for the holiday. See the full list. 🦃 (IndyStar)

• It’s pie-time we asked you a question (or six) — we want to know what your favorite pies are. Specifically, we’re asking you for the best apple, pumpkin, sugar cream, Insta-worthy, and unusual pies. Share your thoughts + we’ll share your answers in an upcoming newsletter. 🥧

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• ‘The holiday season is just around the corner and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of sparkly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles — teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold — are sure to pop against your holiday decor. 🍾*