10.17.2023

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S’more to love this season

Seasonal treats to try this fall in Indianapolis

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City Editor Nicole needs to try this asap. IYKYK. | Photo by @publicgreens

It’s the season of treats... or tricks. We’re in the height of pumpkin spice season and local chefs and bakers are getting creative, infusing spooky season with authentic fall flavors that you won’t find in a chain restaurant.

Before your next Halloween outing or promenade through the pumpkin patch, dig into these treats that capture the cozy essence of autumn in Indy.

Public Greens, 902 E. 64th St.
Fall bonfires mean s’mores. This cozy spot along the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple is serving up the classic treat — fork and knife edition. Try the brown-butter graham cracker crust filled with creamy dark chocolate ganache, and topped with marshmallow cream that’s toasted to order.

Pots & Pans Pie Co., 4915 N. College Ave.
In charge of bringing a dessert to the Halloween party? The Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Pie features a creamy chocolate filling with swirls of salty peanut butter that’s specially decorated for spooky season. Pro tip: While you’re picking up your pie, the shop is also now accepting Thanksgiving orders.

INDY_Pots and Pans Halloween pie_OCT2023 — This is basically your favorite candy/ice cream/midnight snack turned into a frozen pie.
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Photo by @potsandpansindy

The Flying Cupcake, Multiple locations
It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus. Starting today, Oct. 17, you can order Hocus Pocus-themed cupcakes online or over the phone to enjoy with your sisters throughout the spooky season.

Beurre Sec Pastry, Pop-up locations
The croissant and pastry creations by 27-year-old pâtissier Chantell Kayyod are as delicious as they are captivating. Right now, there’s no official storefront but you can get your hands on her ever-changing selection of treats at pop-up events around Indy — if you get there early enough.

Pro tip: Her next pop-up will be at Nuova Vita Vintage (907 N. Pennsylvania St.) on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. until pastries are sold out.

Bouge Cookie Company, Pop-up locations
This Noblesville-based pop-up cookie boutique is cooking up some spooky cookie designs for its next event with Mochi Joy Donuts for a Halloween Market (654 9th St., Noblesville) on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Harvest Nights | Tuesday, Oct. 17-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $15-$34 | Spooky, not scary, fun for the family is back. Be delightfully frightened on Pumpkin Path of Peril, feel the Ghost Train rumble beneath your feet, and watch the grand finale at Mischief Manor.*

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Pete Davidson Live | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $55-$75 | Laugh with comedian and former “SNL” cast member live at the Egyptian Room.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Nightmare on Edgewood | Thursday, Oct. 19-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | Nightmare on Edgewood Haunted House, 1959 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis | $30-$50 | Visit “Indy’s most intense haunted house,” if you dare.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Meet Me at the Market | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fountain Square Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Explore a rotating vendor list every Third Saturday featuring art, food, and vintage goods.
Dia De Muertos Community Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Learn the history behind the Day of the Dead, enjoy performances, watch demonstrations, explore artwork, support local artists, and create art during this free celebration.

Friday, Oct. 20

Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $5-$975 | Cheer on the Blue and Gold during this fourth preseason matchup.

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Community

Light up the holidays with the 61st annual Circle of Lights®

Jeff Wheeler, IBEW’s Business Manager, says, ”Hundreds of men and women volunteer their time year after year for this great tradition, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.” | Photo provided by Downtown Indy, Inc.

Did you know? Since 1982, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has volunteered to hand check each and every bulb on 52 individual garland strands hung at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for the Circle of Lights^®, ensuring a safer, more beautiful event.

That’s 4,784 individual lights, if you’re counting.

This year’s light check is happening today, and Hoosiers can see the lights in all their glory on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Monument Circle.

More de-light-ful details

News Notes

Civic

Early voting has already begun, but if you’re still preparing for the polls, there are a couple resources to learn more about the candidates on your ballot. Nonprofit, nonpartisan Indiana Citizen provides a voter guide on its website + the state provides a voter portal where registered voters can see the candidates on their ballot. (IndyStar)

Real Estate

A lakehouse estate in Fishers has landed on the market for $950K. The 5,341-sqft property, listed by Jamie Boer Homes at Compass, sits on 0.54 acres + features four bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a gourmet kitchen, walkout basement, and three outdoor decks. (WISH)

Seasonal

Don’t leaf ‘em hanging. Indy DPW announced that this year’s leaf collection will begin on Monday, Nov. 6 and run through Friday, Dec. 1. Marion County residents can leave up to 40 bags of leaves for curbside pickup each week on their regularly scheduled trash collection day. (WTHR)

National

Preparation is key if you want your loved ones to receive their holiday cards and gifts on time. The last day for ground delivery is Saturday, Dec. 16 for USPS and Wednesday, Dec. 13 for FedEx. Get more info. (IndyStar)

Arts

A national study by Americans for the Arts shows that despite the pandemic, the arts and culture industry in Indy generated a larger economic impact in 2022 than in 2016 — bringing in $523.8 million in annual economic impact. (IBJ)

Trending

This may come as no surprise, but this Halloween will be a Barbie party. Google’s Frightgeist recently released its rankings of the most popular Halloween costumes searched by people around the country, and in Indianapolis it’s Barbie. (IndyStar)

Drink

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Wellness

You’ve heard of collagen — but have you heard of collagen loading? Here’s how to use NativePath’s Grass-Fed Collagen to do it while it’s over 50% off.*

Development

🏗️ Groundbreaking news

Former Georgetown Cinema to be transformed as part of Lafayette Square development

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Alamo Drafthouse is renowned for its dedication to preserving the cinema experience. | Redering via Alamo Drafthouse Cinema/Sojos Capital

This morning, Indianapolis-based firm Sojos Capital broke ground on an acclaimed cinema eatery that will be opening its first Indiana location.

The new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will be located in the former Georgetown Cinema at 3898 Lafayette Rd. and will feature a 14-screen theater with nearly 1,000 seats. It will have a scratch-made food menu, local beers on tap, and craft cocktails all delivered to guest’s seats.

This is the first commercial project of Sojos Capital’s master plan to redevelop Lafayette Square Mall and much of the surrounding neighborhood.

The theater is just one of the many facilities planned for the Window to the World project that has been pushed back due to delays. The plan also includes a sporting complex, dog park, art center, and residential living.

Alamo Dafthouse Cinema is expected to open in spring 2024.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

I’ve been dying to try Beurre Sec’s pastries, but I just haven’t been quick enough. It’s my goal to finally get my hands on the stunning pastries during the pop-up event at Nuova Vita Vintage on November 5. It’s been a minute since I’ve visited the vintage shop, so it’s the perfect time to support two local businesses at once.

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