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Lookin’ good in the neighborhood

All the new things coming to the Fountain Fletcher District
The Cavity Factory storefront
With this location, The Cavity Factory hopes to add longer hours, breakfast cookies, delivery/pickup, indoor + outdoor seating, and wholesale. | Photo by @thecavityfactory
If you keep up with the Fountain Fletcher District on social media, you may have noticed there are a lot of new businesses coming to the neighborhood — and it’s got us excited.

To help you stay in the know, here’s everything that’s coming soon to the area:
  • The Selene, 1317 Prospect St. | No word on opening date | This sophisticated and simplistic walk-up coffee bar will be attached to OVA Lofts in Fountain Square.
  • Crazy Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1140 Shelby St. | No word on opening date | This new Fountain Square restaurant is offering a dining experience for the whole family with crazy good, fresh ingredients.
Signage going up on a building with Elf 'n Moon logo

Things are getting real — the sign for Elf ‘n Moon has gone up.

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Photo by @elf_n_moon

  • Elf ‘N Moon, 1354 Shelby St. | Opening Saturday, March 23 | This is a local gaming + hobby store with custom game rooms, social gatherings, tournaments, retail, and a book store.
  • The Hometown Apothecary, 1102 Linden St. | No word on opening date | This will be a health + wellness store with a full adaptogen bar and a wide selection of locally-grown CBD, essential oils, maple syrup, and local raw honey.
  • The Cavity Factory, 1354 Shelby St. | Expected in late March | You may know it from its bright pink truck, but this cookie cult is bringing its viral cookies to the former Sage Nail Co. space.
  • Fountain Square Liquor, 949 Virginia Ave. | Expected in a few weeks | The previous Liquor Cabinet got a makeover — expect to see the regular offerings, plus a few new things.
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 28
  • Career Center | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, 5420 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | Free | Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive one-on-one assistance.
  • Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $17+ | Cheer on the Pacers as they try to come back after Monday night’s loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Thursday, Feb. 29
  • Indy Reads Game Night | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring the family and friends for some chess and games, or bring along your favorite game to play.
Saturday, March 2
  • Indy Winter Farmers Market | Saturday, March 2 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Shop from 60+ vendors, including local farmers, food producers, and artisans.
Sunday, March 3
  • If These Walls Could Tell: Bottleworks Hotel | Sunday, March 3 | 4-5 p.m. | Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis | $15 | Indianapolis artist Celestine Bloomfield brings us the story of the Bottleworks Hotel.
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Culture

Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss shows at Old National Centre
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Great shows only at 502 N. New Jersey St. | Photo by Live Nation Indy
Your social calendar just got busier. Spring and outdoor shows are right around the corner, but Old National Centre still has a great lineup with something perfect for everyone in your household.

Peep a selection of upcoming shows — featuring everything from family fun to a tribute to a pop icon:
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News Notes
Development
  • If you’ve been curious about what’s going on with the hotel project in Speedway, here’s the scoop. The first developer of the unfinished Wilshaw Hotel across from IMS lost financing. Then a second company was brought in, also failed to secure funding, and is now filing a foreclosure suit against the original developer. (WTHR)
Coming Soon
  • A second Harmony Steakhouse location is planned to open at a recently revamped office building later this year, just a block north of Monument Circle. It will feature a modern interior design + occupy ~7,550 sqft on the first floor of the building, plus 1,200 sqft of patio space. (IBJ)
Community
  • Scam warning: The Indianapolis Zoo is warning the community of a Facebook post that claims to be offering 200 people a chance to buy four tickets to the zoo for $6.95. The post includes a photo of the zoo’s Facebook profile photo. Do not click on the post or ad + report the page. (WTHR)
Edu
  • A Cincinnati-based company will be purchasing 10 electric school buses for Indianapolis Public Schools — a first for the district — thanks to $3.9 million in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency. (WISH)
Concert
  • Irish musician Hozier announced he will be making a stop in Noblesville as part of his “Unreal Unearth Tour.” Hozier will perform at Ruoff Music Center on Tuesday, May 28. General ticket sales begin on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 12 p.m. (WRTV)
Sports
  • The Hoosiers did not beat Penn State, Nebraska, or Northwestern all year long — the first time that has ever happened. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indiana Hoosiers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Plan Ahead
    • Good food + sips for a good cause? Count us in. Corks & Forks, which supports Second Helpings, returns on Wednesday, April 10. Mingle and enjoy good food, fine wines, unique cocktails, live entertainment + a silent and live auction (featuring two suite tickets for Taylor Swift’s concert this November). Grab tickets.*
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    🗓️ How to spend an extra day in Indy

    Leap Day: How to spend an extra day in Indy
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    Want to show off Indy to your friends and family? Walk off the turkey dinner at Highland Park. | Photo by @jdgrohvisuals
    It’s 2024, and we have a special February that only comes around once every four years. That’s right, we’re talking about Leap Day. Instead of the traditional 28 days, we are treated with 29. Since Earth’s trip around the sun isn’t exactly 365 days, we add a leap day to keep our calendars on track.

    With this additional day of the year, it might have you wondering what to do with this extra time, so here are some fun — and maybe some outlandish — things to do around the Circle City.
    • Take a stroll among 215,000+ graves at Crown Hill Cemetery — including those of America’s first “Public Enemy No. 1" and the 23rd US president. Looking for more strange things to do? Check out this list.
    • Go on a mural scavenger hunt with our guide.
    • Try a new coffee shop and maybe even spend the day co-working from one for a change of scenery.
    • Use the extra time as an opportunity to give back to the community.
    • Crack open that book you’ve been wanting to read. Here are some of the best places to read a book.
    • Visit a horror-themed cafe in Fountain Square. Here are a few other themed places around Indy if scary isn’t your vibe.
    • In need of some R&R? It might be the perfect time for a self-care day.
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    From the editor
    Fountain Fletcher and the south side of Indy (Bates-Hendricks, Garfield Park) is my favorite side of town — and these neighborhoods have been growing and thriving lately. We love to see it. I think I’m most excited about a walk-up coffee bar, plus I still need to check out OVA Lofts because it’s space looks stunning.
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