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Events

Friday, April 7

Indiana Through Lens and Brush | Friday, April 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Painter Melinda Spear-Huff and photographer Ron Wise offer their unique perspectives on landmarks that shape a sense of place in Indiana in this First Friday art show.

Saturday, April 8

Carmel Marathon Weekend | Saturday, April 8 | 8 a.m. | The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel | $30-$230 | Currently, this marathon sits in the top 10 of marathons in the US with the highest percentage of Boston Qualifiers.
Indianapolis Mariachi & Folklore Festival | Saturday, April 8 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central Library, 40 E. Saint Clair St., Indianapolis | Free | Enjoy a day full of Mariachi music and traditional dancing from Mexico with local vendors and a food truck.

Sunday, April 9

Jazz Brunch: Easter Day Edition | Sunday, April 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Feinstein’s At Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Sq., Carmel | $20-$40 | Add a touch of jazz to your Easter Sunday with Blair Clark and special guest Tom Clark.

Monday, April 10

2023 Indiana Fever Draft Party | Monday, April 10 | 6 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | Free | The Fever have the No. 1 overall pick for the first time in franchise history (more on the draft intrigue at the end of the newsletter) — experience the Family Fun Zone and get some shots up on the court.

Tuesday, April 11

BRVA Meetup | Wednesday, April 12 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Lou Malnati’s Broad Ripple, 6320 Ferguson St., Indianapolis | Free | Mix and mingle with fellow Broad Ripple Village residents and get samples from Lou Malnati’s and BRICS.

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🍃 A conversation with law enforcement about CBD, Delta-9, and hemp

Hometown Hero is asking the questions we all want to know the answers to. | Photo by Hometown Hero

As 4/20 approaches, Hometown Hero is asking law enforcement all the need-to-know questions about the legalities of CBD, Delta-9, and hemp.

Questions like:

Can police testing kits tell the difference between marijuana and hemp-derived THC?
Have K9 units adapted to hemp legalization?
What could you expect if you get pulled over with a bag of gummies?

Partaking? Get a free sample in time for 4/20 if you order by April 9.*

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News Notes

Development

A community for empty nesters looking to downsize is in the works for Carmel’s north side. Plans for 46 townhouses + 14 duplexes have been filed with the city by a Detroit-based developer. The project is expected to go before the Carmel Plan Commission in the future. (IBJ)

Coming Soon

According to Broad Ripple Random Ripplings, a new biz is taking the place of the former B&G spot at 6331 Guilford Ave. There’s a sign saying Broad Ripple Bistro will be opening soon + we’ll keep you updated on the details.

Biz

Fountain Square’s Thunderbird Rising tattoo studio is looking to change hands by May. Due to unexpected events, the team has decided to move the biz out of state and is looking for Hoosiers interested in taking over the studio as is. Learn more.

Edu

Wednesday, community members discussed changes to James Whitcomb Riley School No. 43. The Pre-K through grade 8 school is working to develop a curriculum that will encourage interdisciplinary learning. Parents and educators will be collaborating in the next few weeks to make sure the school is ready for the next academic year. (WISH)

Arts

The Indiana Destination Development Corp. has announced $414,000 in funding to go toward ~40 public art activation + placemaking grants across the state. The goal is to make “Instagrammable experiences” around Indiana and tie communities together. See where the money is going. (Inside Indiana Business)

Real Estate

A home on nearly two acres off East 75th Street is now on the market. The Allisonville house has tripled in price in the last few years after it was transformed from a brutalist design to its current modernist layout. For $1,450,000, the 4,300-sqft home could be yours. (Indianapolis Monthly)

Eat

Looking to go out for a meal on Easter Sunday? Several area restaurants will be open for dine-in. Local spots like English Ivy’s will be serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and The Oakmont will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. See the full roundup. (IndyStar)

Drink

Spruce up your week with a spritz. Try the Old Fashioned Spritzer, a lighter, Spring twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Just pour St. Elmo Cocktails’ ready-to-pour Old Fashioned over ice, top with club soda, and garnish with fruit — no bartending experience required.*

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

Sports

🏀 Indiana Fever is cashing in its No. 1 pick

Indiana Fever is cashing in its No. 1 pick

Two basketball players going for the ball

We’re ready for a new season of Fever basketball. | Photo by Matt Kryger/PS&E

The ball is in their court this year.

That’s right, for the first time in franchise history, the Indiana Fever has the No. 1 pick for this year’s WNBA draft. The lottery announcement came out last November, and now the big day is almost here.

Which makes us wonder: if you could choose, who would you want to see as the newest member of the Fever? Could she be the next Tamika Catchings?

Let us know and we might rebound your answers back to you in an upcoming newsletter.

Reminder: reserve your free ticket for the Indiana Fever Draft Party on Monday, April 10 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and watch the team make the No. 1 and No. 7 picks in the first round. Plus, you might just get a preview of the Fever’s new WNBA Nike Rebel uniforms, which they’ll be sporting in the upcoming season starting at home on Friday, May 19.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Anna Bowman

From the editor

You might not carrot all, but I love a good egg hunt. Looking to take a crack at it this weekend? You’ve got plenty to choose from — Eggventure on the Canal is going on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as the Westfield Easter Egg Drop at 9 a.m., the Whitestown Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Easter on the Prairie at 8:30 a.m., just to name a few. That’s all, yolks.

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