12.18.2023

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🎤 Concert mode: ON.

Some of the best concerts coming to Indianapolis in 2024

Fresh off a sold-out show in November, Pink announced she’ll be returning to Indianapolis for an even bigger show in 2024. | Photo by Live Nation Indiana

Are concerts on your 2024 bucket list? Hoosiers will be happy to know that the new year is bringing an epic lineup of musical performances to Indianapolis.

We’ve put together a list of just some of the artists that will be making a stop in central Indiana over the next several months.

Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. | Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. | Country singer Tim McGraw | Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. | Country singer Morgan Wallen | Lucas Oil Stadium
Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. | Pop singer Niall Horan | Ruoff Music Center
Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. | Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago | Ruoff Music Center
Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. | Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers | Ruoff Music Center
Friday, July 26 at 6:45 p.m. | Rock bands Foreigner and Styx | Ruoff Music Center
Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. | Rock band blink-182 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. | New Kids on the Block | Ruoff Music Center
Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. | P!nk | Lucas Oil Stadium

Even though tickets aren’t currently available online, we couldn’t fail to mention that pop star Taylor Swift is bringing her “Eras” tour to Lucas Oil Stadium for three nights (Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3).

We know this isn’t all of the concerts coming to Indy in 2024. Already got tickets to a show that we didn’t mention? Let us know.

Events

Monday, Dec. 18

Holidays Full Circle | Monday, Dec. 18-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Circle Centre Mall, 49 W. Maryland St., Ste. 101, Indianapolis | Free | Visit each must-see holiday scene and answer questions to receive one free admission to the Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees.
Hot Walk Indy | Monday, Dec. 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Christkindlmarkt, 10 Carter Green, Carmel | Free | Join this inclusive social walking club to meet new people and frolic in the holiday lights and Christkindlmarkt in the heart of Carmel.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Winterlights | Tuesday, Dec. 19-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 11 a.m. | Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $15-$24 | It’s merry, it’s bright, it’s Winterlights, presented by Bank of America, featuring music, laughter, and two million sparkling lights in The Garden at Newfields.*

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Career Center at Lawrence | Wednesday, Dec. 20-Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Lawrence Branch, 7898 Hague Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Get assistance with creating resumes + cover letters, searching for jobs, and job applications.
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $10+ | Cheer on the Blue and Gold as they take on the Hornets.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Plat 99 at The Alexander, 333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Put on your most hideous, tacky, and outrageous Christmas Sweater and you may even win a prize.
Straight No Chaser - Sleighin’ It Tour | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $30+ | Originally formed at Indiana University, see this a cappella group perform for the holidays.

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News Notes

Edu

Indianapolis Public Schools’ board approved a 7.4% wage increase for school service and support workers. Employees will receive a ~$2,000 wage increase + will receive back pay as of July 1, 2023. The contract runs through June 30, 2025. (WTHR)

Coming Soon

Mina Starsiak Hawk, star of HGTV’s “Good Bones,” announced she would be closing her Bates-Hendricks store by the end of the year, but according to an interview with People, she’s decided to move her business to Hamilton County in 2024. She may even start renovating homes in Noblesville. (WTHR)

Biz

Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. plans to open a 25,000-sqft Nordstrom Rack store location at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville in the fall of 2024. (IBJ)

Closed

After nearly a decade in business, The Pint Room on Carmel’s Main Street has closed. The restaurant, known for its selection of burgers and beer, closed due to “financial reasons” and the space will become available on Monday, Jan. 1. (Current)

Cause

In just a couple of months, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will take place downtown — and so will the first-ever 24-hour NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service to help fight hunger. It will need ~6,000 volunteers to help pack 1 million meals (Thursday, Feb. 15-Friday, Feb. 16) to be distributed to food pantries all around the state. Register. (WTHR)

Sports

It’s official. The state’s newest professional indoor football team announced it will be called the The Fishers Freight, with its logo sporting a Nickel Plate Road freight train with blue, black, and yellow colors. Games will be held at the new Fishers Event Center starting in March 2025. (FOX59)

Trending

This is no surprise to Hoosiers, but even TikTok confirms — Long’s Bakery is one of the most popular bakeries in the country. Despite its small social presence, the iconic donut shop is one of the most viewed on TikTok, according to data collected by Strawberry Shortcake. (IndyStar)

Outdoors

Indiana Dunes National Park is of course our favorite, but if you’re looking to do even more exploring in 2024 — the US National Park Service is offering six days of free entry at all sites. See the dates. (WRTV)

Family

Good news, Indy: Registration for Conner Prairie Adventure Camp opens Jan. 10 for Access Pass families, Plus-Level Members and up. Basic membership holders + non-members can register for camp on Jan. 11. Spots will fill quickly, so mark your calendars if you’re interested.*

Eat

🍫 The golden ticket to chocolate in Indy

Six real-life Willy Wonka shops in Indiana

Best Chocolate in Town opened its Mass Avenue location in spring 2023. | Photo by INDYtoday team

The new “Wonka” movie hit theaters over the weekend, and it’s got us in the mood for an Everlasting Gobstopper or a Whizzdoodle, so we decided to round up a list of Hoosier confectioners that are sure to satisfy that sweet tooth.

SoChatti, 1125 E. Brookside Ave., Suite D2
Get the full experience at the tasting room by making your own drop candies and taking a tour of the facility where chocolate is made right here in Indianapolis.

Rocket Fizz, 55 Monument Circle
Want to feel nostalgic? This iconic spot on Monument Circle carries a huge selection of unique candies and bottled sodas.

DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 8685 River Crossing Blvd.
This gourmet chocolatier features boxed chocolates, specialty artisan chocolates, chocolate truffles, chocolate art boxes, and more that are sure to melt in your mouth.

Best Chocolate in Town, 884 Massachusetts Ave.
You can find a number of delicious chocolate treats such as the signature chocolate pies, truffles, caramels, and handmade bars sold at this shop.

The Buy

The Buy 12.18.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

A great game you can break out with the family this holiday season. Learn the rules to “Ransom Notes” in under a minute and get ready for belly laughs.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

If you know me, you know I’m S’morecicles’ No. 1 fan. About 30 minutes north of Bloomington, it just recently opened a cute little shop that has s’more for you to love with specialty s’mores flavors and s’morsels (mini marshmallows topped with melted chocolate and toppings of your choice).

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