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🏎️ BINGO: Indy 500 edition

BINGO: Indy 500 edition

Print this off for the month of May. | Graphic by INDYtoday team

Ladies + gentlemen, start your engines. It’s officially May, AKA Indy’s month to shine.

Whether you’ve been going to the Indianapolis 500 since you were a kid, this is your first year, or you still can’t quite find the time in your schedule, we’ve created a BINGO card that has a little bit of fun for every kind of race fan.

Here’s how it works:

Grab the BINGO card here. We recommend printing it out, but you can also mark things out digitally.
Start celebrating by completing the tasks in each box. Pro tip: pick the row that revs your engine the most + complete it first.
Take pictures. We could operate on the honor system, but then we couldn’t see what you ordered at Charlie Brown’s or which celebrity you spotted at the speedway.
Once you’ve completed a row, gather your photos + send them, along with your BINGO card, to our inbox.
That’s all, folks. We’ll let you know who’s in the Winner’s Circle (get it?) in June.

Aside from the satisfaction of a May well done, we have another incentive to drive your participation — those who get a BINGO + have the pics to prove it will enter a drawing for a $50 gift card to our Six & Main shop. We’re eyeing this baseball cap for a little added sun protection and city spirit this summer.

Pedal to the metal

Events

Monday, May 1

Walk and Talk | Monday, May 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Richard G. Lugar Plaza, 200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Join Purdue Extension on its walking series along the Cultural Trail + learn about this month’s topic: One Health.

Tuesday, May 2

“Monet and Friends Alive” at THE LUME | Tuesday, May 2-Monday, May 29 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $20-$29 | Experience this immersive display of the Impressionist art that changed the 19th century through a journey of light, color, and sound, on view through May 29.*
Decorators’ Show House and Gardens | Tuesday, May 2-Sunday, May 14 | The Failey House, 57 E. 57th St., Indianapolis | $15-$35 | Tour a historic home that has been transformed by some of Indy’s interior designers and landscape architects to raise money for Eskenazi’s Behavioral Health Academy.

Wednesday, May 3

500 Festival Kickoff to May | Wednesday, May 3 | 12 a.m.-12 p.m. | Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle , Indianapolis | Free | Celebrate the start of Indiana’s greatest month with the 500 Festival Princesses, prizes, photo ops, and your fellow race fans.

Thursday, May 4

Punk Rock Night | Thursday, May 4 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis | $12-$15 | This special Friday Punk Rock Night will feature Houston band Escape from the Zoo + Doom Scroll from Colorado.

Thursday, May 18

“The Working Hungry” Screening | Thursday, May 18 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Second Helpings, 1121 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Join Second Helpings for a screening of the new WFYI documentary, followed by a panel discussion about food insecurity and hunger in our community.*

Events calendar here

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Giveaway

Good news for locals

Get ready to share good news for a chance to win $500 cash. | Graphic provided by 6AM City

Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?

The road to possibly winning the cash is simple:

At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
After clicking the icon, you’ll either log in or create a new Nextdoor account.
Create a post using your favorite INDYtoday article with a caption for your community.
Once you are happy with your post, click “POST” and you will be entered to win $500 automatically.
Respond with likes + comments
You can share as many articles as you’d like, just as long as you believe they will benefit your neighborhood!

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 in our newsletter and social channels. There’s no limit on the number of entries for the contest. The selected winner will be someone who shares a story that receives a lot of engagement (likes, comments, and shares) on Nextdoor.

Read full eligibility and giveaway terms here.

Get started

News Notes

Jobs

International tech support services company Tek Experts Inc. has opened an office on the northwest side + plans to hire 450 Hoosiers by the end of 2027. Since January, the company hired 65 Indy employees with backgrounds in engineering, cybersecurity, customer service, and software development. (IBJ)

Sports

Welcome to the team. The Colts drafted wide receiver Alec Pierce from University of Cincinnati + tight end Jelani Woods from University of Virginia among its 12 new members during the 2023 NFL Draft. Meet the other new players. (WTHR)
Former Pike Red Devil Jeff Teague is getting back to his roots after being an NBA All-Star for the Atlanta Hawks. The basketball star is now the head coach for the Red Devils after receiving approval from the township school board last week. Welcome back, Jeff. (WRTV)

Watch

If you’re a fan of the “Andy Griffith Show,” you won’t want to miss the new TV comedy, “Mayberry Man: the Series,” which is set to come to stream this fall. Keep an eye out for two-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr., who makes a cameo in one of the episodes. See photos of its filming. (IndyStar)

Arts

Dance Kaleidoscope will be experiencing a new beginning after the retirement of David Hochoy in June. Starting in October, the dance troupe will incorporate world premieres + guest choreography into its season. Get early pricing on season tickets through June 30. (IndyStar)

Number

14 days. That’s how long you have until Mother’s Day. The good news? That gives you just enough time to order a gift from Quince — a brand offering high-end and sustainable products at affordable prices. Think: European linen shorts, silk slip dresses, cashmere crewnecks + Italian leather totes. Shop now.

Event

🍋 More than lemonade stands

Indy’s inaugural children’s business fair is set for May

Two young girls in front of their business tent | Photo via Acton Children’s Business Fair

Let’s get down to business, kiddos.

The inaugural Indianapolis Children’s Business Fair is set for Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College Park Ministry Center (3600 W. 96th St.). What does a children’s business fair entail? Don’t worry, the kids won’t be recruited by any Fortune 500 companies — they’ll actually be running the show.

About 75 young entrepreneurs will display their unique businesses. Members of the community will get to see how the kids have put together marketing strategies + created their products. At the end, a $50 cash prize will be given to multiple age groups for “Most Business Potential,” “Most Creative Idea,” and “Most Impressive Presentation.”

Children from the Greater Indianapolis area are invited to register until Saturday, May 13.

The Wrap

Anna Bowman in a black shirt and jewelry

Today’s edition by:
Anna Bowman

From the editor

Listen, I know the “Andy Griffith Show” technically took place in North Carolina, but it actually makes sense to film in Indiana, considering it’s home to the family favorite Mayberry Cafe. I might be biased because I spent several of my teen years working there, but I’m pleased to see they’re picking up where the “Mayberry Man” movie left off with this new series. Catch up on the details.

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