07.05.2023

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

🚪 Here’s an a-door-able game

Local business matching game in Indianapolis, IN

The stained glass windows may make you think church, but we’ll give you a hint — it’s not that. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Who says matching games are just for kids?

Did you know there are at least 500,000 independently-owned businesses in the state? New ones are opening all the time, like the ones from a list we shared with you earlier this year. Looking to start your own? We have a guide for that, too.

We scoured the city for (what we consider) the most identifiable local business doors + we hope you’ll agree. We had a lot to choose from, though.

We just might have to make this a series, so let us know if you agree when you’re taking the quiz + keep an eye out for the answer key in an upcoming newsletter.

Collage of entry doors to several Indianapolis businesses — How many of these doors do you recognize?
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Photos by INDYtoday team

Here’s the list of names to choose from — in no particular order.

Mansion Society
TickTock Lounge
The Rathskeller
Duke’s
Prufrock Coffee Company
BRICS
Milktooth

INDY_Reclamation door_JUNE2023 — If you’ve driven up and down College Avenue, this door that hangs open is hard to miss.
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Photo by INDYtoday team

And for a bonus point (and to reminisce), can you name this bygone bar? Hint: it’s on College Avenue.

Start the challenge

Events

Wednesday, July 5

Original Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, July 5 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | From fruits and vegetables and meats and cheeses, to baked goods and unique spices and herbs — you can find in-season, fresh foods to fill your baskets.
Cool Creek Campfires | Wednesday, July 5 | 7-8 p.m. | Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel | Free | Gather around the campfire for songs, marshmallows, music, and an animal presentation from Silly Safaris.

Thursday, July 6

Knockout Tournament | Thursday, July 6 | 7-9 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring out your competitive side at this free-to-play tournament for all skill levels and ages.

Friday, July 7

Gourmet Food Tastings | Friday, July 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Regalique, 110 W. Main St., Ste. 120, Carmel | Free | Sample local and international products from chocolates, charcuterie, and cheeses to honeys and non-alcoholic beverages.

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News Notes

Watch

Newfields will show “Hidden Figures” by popular vote at its outdoor amphitheater this Friday, July 7, presented by Indiana Black Expo. The Summer Nights Film Series will also host the Indy Shorts International Film Festival later this month. See where to watch outdoor movies this summer.

Hoosiers

In one night, three Carmel natives qualified for the US 2023 World Aquatics Championships team. Alex Shackell, Drew Kibler, and Jake Mitchell will head to Fukuoka, Japan from Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 30. (IndyStar)

Drink

To help you cool off this summer, Garfield Brewery now offers two non-alcoholic beers: an Italian-style pils and a juicy IPA. Give them a try, and check out 11 other local spots serving high quality zero-proof drinks.

History

Improvements to Broad Ripple Avenue uncovered two streetcar tracks beneath the pavement outside Old Pro’s Table. Indy’s streetcars used to transport 126 million passengers annually until 1933, before ultimately being paved over. (Broad Ripple Random Ripplings)

Answered

Recently, we asked you to make Indy into an ice cream flavor using local ingredients. One of our favorite submissions was Sugar Cream Dream — a sweet buttercream custard ice cream topped with crumbled pie crust from Pots & Pans Pie Co., a drizzle of Wildflower Ridge Honey, and cinnamon sugar — by David C.

Giveaway

To celebrate our revamped referral program, we’re hosting a special giveaway until Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The top referrer will receive $500, and one additional person who refers at least one friend will automatically be entered for another $100 giveaway. Find the referral section at the bottom of this newsletter.

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Drink

On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.

Travel

Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).

Outdoors

The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.

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It’s grilling season, and we want to make sure you are set for the summer. Elevate your grilling experience with flavors by Spicewalla.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

From the editor

Believe it or not, this matching door game was even challenging for me. Let us know: how would you rate this game on a difficulty scale — from too easy to too hard. We’ll take this into consideration if we run a part two.

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