The building’s past

The building’s future

• Original Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, Aug. 30-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 and cheeses — you can find in-season, fresh foods from locals.
• The Message is the Medium: Contemporary Art | Wed, Aug. 30-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $0-$20 | Contemporary art is back and better than ever — this long-awaited exhibition is open now at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.*

• Dog Days of Summer | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Fountain Square Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring your pooch to the plaza for a dog-focused event featuring local merchants.

• BUTTER Fine Art Fair | Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Stutz, 1060 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | $20-$175 | BUTTER is a multi-day fine art fair organized by GANGGANG that features artwork by Black visual artists from Indiana and across the country.
• ‏First Fridays at NMB | Friday, Sept. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Check out all NMB has to offer with $10 days passes after 5 p.m. for climbing, plus local artists selling their goods in the Top Out Cafe.
• “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (3D)” | Friday, Sept. 1-Wednesday, Sept. 13 | Times vary | IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $10 | Deep dive into the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction — in IMAX (new dates added weekly).*

• Singapore-based Bila Solar announced plans to establish its US headquarters + a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis — creating 240+ jobs. It’ll spend more than $35 million to renovate and equip a 150,000-sqft space formerly used by Eli Lilly just south of downtown. The new factory is expected to begin production in summer 2024. (IBJ)

• King’s Hawaiian, known for its sweet rolls, is planning to build a 532,000-sqft food and beverage production campus in Edinburgh. The development would include a 368,000-sqft main manufacturing plant, a 78,000-sqft cold storage building, and an 86,000-sqft beverage plant. The facilities would be built in stages. (IBJ)

• Food chain Moe’s Southwest Grill closed seven of its locations in Indiana. Both of the restaurant’s Indianapolis locations — one near IUPUI and one in Greenwood — are now listed as closed. (WRTV)

• Soon diners in Fishers will be able to see the letter grade of restaurants from city health inspectors. Starting Friday, the Fishers Health Department will post letter grades from A to C on restaurant doors. Grades must be displayed on the exterior door of all Fishers restaurants by Saturday, Sept. 30. (WISH)

• Doctors around central Indiana are urging Hoosiers to take precautions as COVID cases are increasing in the state. According to data from the Indiana Department of Health, 220 people were admitted to emergency rooms with COVID between Aug. 16 and Aug. 23 — an increase from the week prior. (WRTV)

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon); it’s also the last supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.