Elections

🗳️ What’s on the ballot

🤝 Meet the mayoral candidates

• John Couch (R)
• Joe Hogsett (D)
• James Jackson (R)
• Bob Kern (D)
• Clif Marsiglio (D)
• Abdul-Hakim Shabazz (R)
• Robin Shackleford (D)
• Jefferson Shreve (R)
• Larry Vaughn (D)

🗓️ Important dates

• Thursday, April 20: Deadline for absentee voting (vote by mail) applications
• Monday, May 1: Early voting ends
• Tuesday, May 2: Election Day + mail-in ballot receipt deadline

• Westfield Career Fair | Wednesday, April 12 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Bierman Autism Centers - Westfield, 16414 Southpark Dr., Indianapolis | Free | If you’re interested in starting a career in ABA therapy, stop by and learn about the career prospects in behavior analysis at Bierman.

• An Evening with The English Beat | Thursday, April 13 | 8 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $18-$28 | You just can’t stop The Beat — an inclusive Latin, ska, reggae, and punk rock band formed in 1979.

• Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets | Friday, April 14 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $20-$48 | It’s fan appreciation night — giveaways will be handed out all night and the first 1,500 fans will receive a bobblehead.
• All That Baz: A Tribute to the Films of Baz Luhrmann | Friday, April 14-Saturday, April 15 | Times vary | Marian University Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis | $10-$25 | Listen to the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus bring songs from “Moulin Rouge,” “Strictly Ballroom,” and “The Great Gatsby” to life as it pays tribute to director Baz Luhrmann.

• Dash by the Past 5K | Saturday, April 15 | 7:30-12:30 a.m. | Meridian Restaurant & Bar, 5694 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis | $20-$40 | Experience Meridian Street like never before by participating in this family-friendly run + walk, which will take you by beautiful homes and gardens.
• Holi Hungama Color Throw Festival | Saturday, April 15 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Waterfront Hotel and Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy. West Dr., Indianapolis | $0-$350 | Indy’s biggest Holi Hungama festival will have a color throw every hour.

• Dave Phinney Dinner | Thursday, April 20 | 6 p.m. | St. Elmo Steak House, 127 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis | Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dinner at St. Elmo Steak House with special guest, Dave Phinney, the mastermind and creator of Orin Swift wines and Savage & Cooke Distillery.*

• Sampling from 50+ Kentucky distilleries
• Engaging programming
• Over a dozen food trucks
• Opportunities to buy bottles of bourbon directly from distilleries

• As of yesterday, a new phase of Purple Line construction has begun, closing a section of 38th Street between Emerson and Shadeland avenues. All westbound lanes and all except one of the eastbound lanes will be closed for about 130 days. There will be a detour on Shadeland Avenue. Stay updated. (WRTV)

• An eco-friendly, net-zero home called the Alley House is now complete on the near east side, thanks to Ball State Architecture students. The building was part of a national competition + uses recycled materials from Hoosier communities and generates its own power. It’s just one part of the 40-unit affordable housing development in Englewood. (WTHR)

• As part of the Rebuilding Stronger Plan, IPS is expected to transform Arlington Middle School into a location for one of the middle school STEM programs for students in grades 6-8. The renovation will remove part of the building for parking and construct an 81,000-sqft classroom wing, among other things. (WISH)

• The city of Bloomington + the Indianapoils Zoo are forming a partnership to help Hoosiers get rid of invasive plants and increase biodiversity. Bloomington will connect residents with the zoo to donate their cut vegetation as food for the animals. See how it works. (Inside Indiana Business)

• Welcome to Circle City. With the No.1 pick, the Fever selected forward Aliyah Boston from the University of South Carolina in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Meet the rest of the picks here. (WTHR)

• Last year, we told you that the former Christel DeHaan estate would be turning into a Restoration Hardware. Well, you can still have a piece of the estate by attending one of its three auctions over the next six weeks, where art + furnishings will be sold. Get the details. (IBJ)

• Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance at an INDYtoday feature.

• Today is National Pet Day. Celebrate your fur babies with our brand partner, Hannah Chloe Co. From bandanas to bows, your adorable pet will appreciate these gifts. Shop now.

• Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off + self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This oceanfront suite in Bermuda is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

• The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is throwing a viewing celebration.
• Newfields will have a special art exhibit.
• White River State Park will be hosting a food truck festival.
• The Children’s Museum is putting together an “Eclipse Extravaganza.”
• The IMAX Theatre will host a series of space-themed documentary screenings.
• Hotel Tango will have a cosmos-themed drink menu with names like “Let’s Get Astrophysical.”