July 15, 2024

Today’s Forecast

🍻 Cheers, Indy

Fruity and colorful margaritas in jar glasses

BRB, the margaritas are calling. | Photo by @social.cantina

We pride ourselves on keeping you in the mix — so take it from us, a week from today you’re going to want to raise a glass.

We’ll be celebrating Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, tipping our hats to the buzziest entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across Indy.

We asked local businesses to participate in Drink Up Week by offering drink deals for our readers. Local businesses poured their all into the task — and the deals, well, they’re flowing.

INDYtoday: INDY_Drink Up Week 2024 deals map_JUL24 — Enjoy 20+ deals on drinks all over town.
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Map via Proxi, data via Google

Presenting: INDYtoday’s interactive map of Drink Up Deals across Indy for our readers to bookmark, including must-grab deals like:

Social Cantina | $25 margarita pitchers (excluding Primo), $5 Cinco Cocktail + $5 Mexican beers | 3-6 p.m.
The Tap | $5 tap beers, $7 tap beer flights, $12 mimosa flight + $12 margarita flight | 3-6 p.m.
Gina’s Juice Bar | BOGO juices + smoothies | Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
8th Day Distillery | 50% off one mocktail with the purchase of any mocktail or cocktail, including specialty featured drinks like “Indy Today” and “Naptown”
Tea’s Me Cafe | $2 off any purchase of $10+ | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Keep this map of Drink Up Week deals handy as you chart a course through our city next week. And don’t forget to forward this story to a friend and make plans to meet up for a drink.

Finally, a toast. We want to give a huge thank you to the local businesses participating in Drink Up Week 2024 and to you, our readers, because we know you’ll be out there supporting the beverage industry. We’ll see you at the coffee shop, brewery, and winery — drinks in hand, of course.

This content is sponsored by Social Cantina + The Tap. Visit Social Cantina at the corner of Georgia and Illinois or The Tap at the corner of New York and Delaware for all your downtown social gatherings.

Events

Monday, July 15

Turtle Time Summer Camp | Monday, July 15 | 1-2:30 p.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W. Smith Valley Rd., Ste. D, Greenwood | $32 | Kids can paint adorable turtles in their own style to take home.

Tuesday, July 16

“Generations of Her” | Tuesday, July 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Sq., Carmel | $30-$40 | Get inspired at this show celebrating women songwriters and lyricists of the last 100 years.

Wednesday, July 17

Household Heroes: Cut & Install Molding | Wednesday, July 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Fishers Maker Playground, 8100 E. 106th St., Ste. 150, Fishers | $20 | Learn how to cut and install various types of molding, including crown, casing, baseboard, and stop molding.
Monthly Trivia Night | Wednesday, July 17 | 7-9 p.m. | The Alexander-Plat 99, 333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Flex your mental muscles for a chance to win a free overnight stay.

Thursday, July 18

Lemonade Stand | Thursday, July 18 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Coburn Place Safe Haven, 604 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | Free | Stop by for lemonade and a cookie to help raise $25,000 for kids’ school supplies, uniforms, and more.
Christmas in July | Thursday, July 18 | 4-7 p.m. | Brownsburg Townhall Green, 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg | Free | Get jolly at a special festive farmers market featuring wintry goods, Christmas music, and decor.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Indianapolis is considering requiring owners of short-term rentals (like Airbnbs) to obtain annual permits. The proposal will receive a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. today in the City-County Building Public Assembly Room. (IBJ)

Announced

Sahm’s Tavern and Sports Bar is moving from downtown to Irvington, taking over the location recently vacated by Scarlet Lane and Black Acre. It plans on opening Tuesday, Oct. 1. (WTHR)

Civic

Last week, Mayor Hogsett announced six projects selected for a combined $2.5 million in funding through the 2024 Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership. See the list. (WTHR)

Eat

Eagle-eyed ice cream fans may have noticed the Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream shop at Castleton Square Mall disappeared — but don’t worry, you can still get your brainfreeze. The store has reopened at 47 S. Illinois St. downtown. (WISH)

Family

Hot summer fair days are about to get a little more tolerable. The Indiana State Fair announced the addition of a new splash pad where all fairgoers can cool off for free. (WTHR)

Edu

The Community Alliance of the Far Eastside has opened a new education + training center at 8902 E. 38th St. It will host youth programs, adult learning classes, workforce development training, and an after-school program. Check out upcoming classes. (Mirror Indy/WISH)

Sports

How can the Colts creatively maximize Anthony Richardson’s talents this season? Find out with Locked On’s daily podcast.

Giveaway

Have you entered our Ultimate Summer Staycation in partnership with The Alexander? There are still two days left to grab your chance to win a one-night stay at the downtown hotel. Enter to win by Wednesday, July 17 at noon ET.*

Eat

Spend more time enjoying your meals than preparing them when you replace your knife + cutting board with the Fullstar Veggie Chopper. It dices, slices, and spiralizes veggies in seconds.*

Finance

If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*

Outdoors

🛝 Park it here

INDYtoday: INDY_Forest Park swings Noblesville_JUL24

Fun fact: The largest park in Indianapolis is Eagle Creek Park. | Photo by INDYtoday team

It’s no secret that Hoosiers love spending time outdoors — but how does our park system compare to others across the US?

The 2024 ParkScore Index by nonprofit Trust for Public Land gives us some insight, evaluating Indy’s parks based on five traits: acreage, access, investment, amenities, and equity. Take a look at a few local statistics:

Indy is home to 229 parks.
Parks make up 4% of the city’s land, landing below the national median of 15%.
36% of Indy residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park.
Low-income households have the greatest access to nearby parks, with 40% living within a 10-minute walk.

Want to see how Indy stacks up to the rest of the nation? Check out the full rankings.

Asked

How important is the environment to you?

A. Very important
B. Somewhat important
C. Somewhat unimportant
D. Unimportant

Share your opinion

The Buy

🛍️ Special edition alert. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale launches today, meaning top fashion, luxury beauty, and home items are seriously discounted.

This Kate Spade New York leather crossbody bag is $68 off.

Get Nike high waist leggings $25 off.

Le Creuset’s 7.5-quart enameled cast iron brazier is $172 off.

Get a glossy Béis suitcase $75 off.

If you’ve been eyeing an LED light therapy mask, the Dr. Dennis Gross Pro LED Light Therapy Device is $186 off.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Shea

From the editor

I love Indy’s parks — but my favorite park in central Indiana probably has to be Forest Park in Noblesville. It’s got an aquatic center, a skate park, a mini golf course, plenty of playgrounds + green space, and the recently launched railbikes.

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