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🎶 Catch a vibe with Levitt VIBE

New music series coming to Garfield Park in Indianapolis
A crowd outside watching the MacAllister's stage
Will we see you in the crowd next summer? | Photo via @tony_vasquez_
If you missed summer concerts at Garfield Park this summer, don’t fret. Live music is coming back to the park this fall.

Indianapolis-based arts nonprofits Big Car Collaborative + Arte Mexicano en Indiana are bringing Levitt VIBE, a seven-week live music series, to Garfield Park on Sunday afternoons in September and October.

The concerts will be family friendly and free to attend in the grassy area outside the Garfield Park Art Center and Pagoda at 2432 Conservatory Dr. with food trucks each week.

The events will be from 12 to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
  • Sept. 1, 8, 22, and 29 + Oct. 6, 13, and 20
“The idea is to bring additional liveliness to an underused area of our park with free outdoor music experiences [...]” said Big Car executive director and co-founder Jim Walker. “Our organization, which is based here, has been working with neighbors in the park for more than a decade. We’re excited to continue sharing the gifts of music, art, and fun in this way.”

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Girl Ultra will perform on Sunday, Oct. 13 and her discography features everything from R&B ballads to danceable electronic beats.

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Photo provided by Big Car Collaborative

The performances will feature a wide range of genres (get a preview). There will also be activities like haiku writing stations, Garfield Park postcard coloring, interactive art-making, select local vendors, and open picnicking. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, and lawn chairs or blankets.

This live music series is being made possible thanks to the Los Angeles-based Levitt Foundation, and the neighborhood was selected as one of three neighborhoods as part of its pilot program supporting free concerts and advancing equitable music ecosystems.

Get more info and see the full lineup.
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 19
  • Pickleball | Monday, Aug. 19-Tuesday, Sept. 24 | By reservation | Bicentennial Unity Plaza | $10 | The courts at the plaza are open to pros and rookies alike to have fun, get active, and participate in some friendly competition.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • Monthly Trivia Night | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Alexander - Plat 99 | Free | Flex your mental muscles for a chance to win prizes.
  • 2024 Indiana Housing Conference | Wednesday, Aug. 21-Thursday, Aug. 22 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Indianapolis Marriott Downtown | $240 | Join for two days of education, networking, and conversations digging deeper into housing policy and industry challenges.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Indy GreekFest | Friday, Aug. 23-Saturday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | This tradition features Greek music, performances, a kid’s zone, and of course, mouthwatering Greek cuisine.
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🎬 This free movie series gives the coziest vibes
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Heads up: The Schrott is located on Butler University’s campus. | Photo provided by Butler Arts and Events Center
You’ll want to add this new free movie series to your calendar, Hoosiers.

Kicking off next Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Butler Arts and Events Center has announced a schedule of nine classic films to be shown at the Schrott Center for the Arts, including:
All features start at 7 p.m. And yes, concessions are available for purchase.
Scope out the full lineup
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Weather
  • This past weekend was a wet one — and after two weeks of dry weather, it was much needed. Indianapolis measured 1.85 inches of rain between Thursday evening and the early Friday. This week we’ll get a taste of fall with lower temperatures that will warm up back into the 80s Thursday. (WTHR)
Edu
  • More than 300 schools in Marion County are eligible to apply for grants from the Lilly Endowment. It announced that it’s offering up to $600 million with the goal of improving students’ academic achievement and success after high school. (IBJ)
Sports
  • The Fever were on fire this weekend during their debut back to the court. Indiana beat Phoenix 98-89 on Friday + blew out Seattle 92-75 on Sunday. Caitlin Clark made history with 232 assists so far this season, breaking the previous WNBA rookie record of 224 set in 1998. And she’s got 12 more games to add to her record.
Cause
  • The US Department of Education reports 94% of educators use their own money for supplies — and that’s why local organizations like Teachers’ Treasures exists. It’s a free resource center for schools in Marion County that have more than 60% of students on free and reduced lunch. Learn more. (WRTV)
Award
  • The Indiana State Fair announced its 2024 Taste of the Fair award-winning bites that fairgoers enjoyed. Nitro Hog BBQ won first place for its fried sugar biscuit + pulled pork with apple butter barbecue sauce. The sweet tea slushie won second place and blueberry cheesecake-stuffed elephant ear took home third place. (IndyStar)
Sports
  • The Colts had several positive standouts in their 21-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Blue Crew with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
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    Our restaurant picks for Devour Indy Winterfest 2025
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    When it comes to recognition by the James Beard Foundation, Bluebeard is the most decorated restaurant in Indianapolis. | Photo by @bluebeardindy
    Indy’s biggest local dining event, Devour, is back for Winterfest starting on Monday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 2 — with 130+ participating restaurants offering special three-course menus at a discounted price.

    To help you plan your dinner dates, we’re sharing our editor’s picks + what we’re excited to try.
    • City Editor Nicole loves dim sum and hasn’t found many places in Indy that offer it, so she’s excited to try it at Eating Fresh. She’s also never had a meal she didn’t love at Bluebeard, so she’ll take any reason to visit again. Devour is also a great time to try somewhere you’ve never been and Nicole has heard good things about Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse.
    • City Editor Shea is a sucker for Italian food, so she’ll be more than happy to visit Mama Carolla’s for their $45 dinner-for-two deal. She’s also been looking for an excuse to go back to Livery simply for their chicharrones — paired with sweet plantains, of course. And for a slightly weirder night, where else to dine but Turner’s?
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