06.19.2023

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39º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 8:06 a.m. | Sunset 5:33 p.m.

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Unique kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding destinations near Indy

Group of people kayaking on the water in Parke County

You can plan the perfect weekend getaway filled with canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and more at Turkey Run State Park. | Photo by @parkecountyin

Kayaking, canoeing + paddle boarding are great ways to explore the Indy area. But before we dive in, check out this paddling safety guide.

Here are a few local options to get your feet wet:

Indy Canal | Canal Walk | 5-minute drive | That’s right, you don’t have to leave the city limits for this one. Wheel Fun Rentals offers kayak, gondola rides, and paddle boat and swan boat rentals.
White River | 17180 River Rd., Noblesville | 30-minute drive | Check out Strawtown Koteewi Park while you enjoy a half- or full-day trip spent kayaking or canoeing.
Sugar Valley | 1313 IN-47, Marshall | 1-hour drive | Canoe, kayak, or tube through Turkey Run State Park + Shades State Park.
Blue River | 5 US-150, Fredericksburg | 2-hour drive | Really rough it + spend a day or two rowing down the Blue River.

Man doing paddle board yoga on the Canal in downtown Indianapolis — Make sure to keep an eye on the registration site — each week the next event will open for registration + space is limited.
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Photo by @indyculturaltrail

Unique events to mark on your calendar:

Paddle Board Yoga at the Canal | Join the registration lottery for a chance to participate in a free 90-minute paddle board yoga session on the Canal presented by Pure Soul Paddle Board Yoga — 10 lucky registrants will be randomly selected per class.
Float & Fun in the Sun | Thursday, June 22 | 10 a.m. | White River Canoe Company, 17180 River Rd., Noblesville | $20 | Grab your swimsuits and sunscreen and join Northside MIBOR for this annual float trip down the river.
White River Report Card Launch | Friday, June 23 | 9-10 a.m. | White River Canoe Company, 20961 SR 37 N., Noblesville | Free | Learn more and celebrate the completion of the White River Report Card with presentations, a canoe race, and refreshments.
Grand Opening Celebration | Sunday, July 1 | 12-5 p.m. | The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, 3001 N. White River Parkway Dr. W. | Free | Join Frank’s Livery in celebrating the launch of Indy’s first-ever paddlesports attraction along the banks of the White River with free test floats, live music, food, and drinks.

Events

Monday, June 19

Food Truck Mondays | Monday, June 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Canal Elbow, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Every Monday in May at White River State Park there will be two new food trucks — one sweet and one savory.

Tuesday, June 20

Women’s Networking Dinner Circle — Summer Art Night | Tuesday, June 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | VIP Center for Business Women, 3755 N. Washington Blvd., Indianapolis | $30 | Join this networking + connection event where women can express themselves through art and browse work from local artists.

Wednesday, June 21

Original Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, June 21-Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | From fruits and vegetables to meats, cheeses, and baked goods — you can find in-season, fresh foods.
Charlie Puth Presents the “Charlie” Live Experience | Wednesday, June 21 | 7:30 p.m. | TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $29.50-$69.50 | See the four-time Grammy-nominated hit maker live.

Thursday, June 22

Pilates on the Plaza | Thursday, June 22-Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | Richard G. Lugar Plaza, 200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Bring your own mat and get free instruction from The Hot Room instructors to strengthen and stretch your body.

Friday, June 23

PATTERN Think Tank | Friday, June 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | 10 East Arts HUB, 3137 E. 10th St., Indianapolis | Free | Join the conversation + hear from Academy award nominee Ryan Lott of Son Lux to explore the theme of collaboration.

Saturday, June 24

31st Annual Indian Market and Festival | Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $0-$25 | Shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, and beadwork from 140+ artists from across the US and Canada — plus enjoy cultural performances while eating food from local vendors.

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Seasonal

🎸 Have the ultimate jam sesh at Rock the Ruins this summer

File this under “photos you can hear.” | Photo by Doug Fellegy

Is there anything better than an outdoor concert? Nothing that we can think of. This summer, Rock the Ruins will bring household names in music to the stage at Holliday Park. The lineup includes:

Ben Folds (Saturday, June 24)
Andy Grammer and Fitz & The Tantrums (Friday, July 21)
Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton (Friday, Aug. 25)
And more incredible artists

Pro tip: Check out the Rock the Ruins website to learn about FAQs, venue policies, parking and experience upgrades + more.

Learn more + buy tickets

News Notes

Today Is

Juneteenth, which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures. Commemorate the day with free admission to the Indiana State Museum and historic sites + celebrate with live performances, hands-on activities, or take a tour through another historic site.

Traffic

An $80 million construction project is planned for five miles of State Road 32, connecting Westfield + Noblesville. It will widen to four lanes, switch seven intersections to roundabouts, and build asphalt paths on both sides of the street. Construction is expected to start in 2026. (IndyStar)

Development

Fishers city officials announced plans for two major development projects — a $90 million age-restricted luxury apartment building + a $32.5 million “urban village” in the downtown district. Learn more about the projects. (IBJ)

Edu

An Indianapolis elementary school has been named one of the 10 finalists for a “World’s Best School” prize. Perry Township’s William Henry Burkhart Elementary is nominated in the “community collaboration” category + is one of four US schools named as a finalist. Learn more. (CBS4)

Hoosier

Indiana native Carl Erskine is the recipient of the 2023 Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher is a longtime activist for athletes with special needs. He’ll be recognized in late July during this year’s Hall of Fame Weekend. (WISH)

Festival

Lights, camera, action. The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is back with sʼmore summer short film fun July 18-23 at Living Room Theaters, Newfields, and virtually — with 165+ short films curated into 29 themed programs. Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 22.

Cause

Hundreds of volunteers and 150 pets at Paws and Think are taking part in Pride Month by offering therapy animals to support unhomed LGBTQ+ youth in a local transitional living program. The organization says one out of every three LGBTQ+ youth seeking services there has left behind a family pet. (WISH)

Finance

News flash: Your “high-yield savings” account may not actually be very high-yield at all. This account can grow your money at 11x the national rate without all the hassle. Learn more.*

The Buy

Bring the scoop shop to you with the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker. Use it to make everything from ice creams, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and sorbets.*

Events

🎟️ Enter for free fun

INDYtoday teaming up with Live Nation to give away tickets to local shows

Exterior view of Old National Centre venue in downtown Indianapolis

Did you know the Old National Centre, located at North and New Jersey streets, is owned by the Murat Shriners of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine? | Photo by INDYtoday team

Thanks to Live Nation, we’re excited to announce that INDYtoday is partnering up to give away tickets to upcoming shows at Old National Centre to our social media followers.

If you want to have a laugh, make sure you’re following us on Instagram and enter to win tickets to see standup comedian and former SNL cast member Leslie Jones live on Sunday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

All you have to do is:

Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @theindytoday.
“Like” our giveaway announcement post.
Comment on our post, tagging someone you want to bring with you to the show.

Act fast. The giveaway winner will be announced on Friday, June 23.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

From the editor

Want to appreciate our navigable bodies of water from land? Join a guided walking tour of the Whitewater Canal historical site in Metamora, IN on Saturday, June 24 + discover the ways canals were instrumental to early America in transporting people and goods.

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