09.13.2024

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Neighborhood home and garden tours in Indianapolis

Whether you’re interested in Tudors or Craftsmans, there’s a home tour or two in Indy for you. | Photo by @thebentonhouse

September in Indy means a few things: The pumpkin spice coffee shop takeover, cooling temperatures (hopefully), and historic home tours.

If you’ve ever wanted to take a legal look inside some of the beautiful houses on your block, you might be interested in embarking on one of Indy’s many home + garden tours. Here are a few to mark your calendars for.

Pro tip: For most tours, you can buy tickets online in advance for a discount.

Exterior of one-story home — You can find this home at 5706 E. Michigan St.
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Photo by @thebentonhouse

September tours

51st Annual Irvington Tour of Homes | Sun., Sept. 15 | 12-5 p.m. | $15+ | This tour is the biggest fundraiser for the historic Benton House. It also includes a “Classy Car Show,” with live music + food for purchase.

Broad Ripple Home Tour | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $15+ | Gain a greater appreciation for the neighborhood’s diversity + character with this tour, which first kicked off in 2005.

Historic Lockerbie Square Home & Garden Tour | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | 12-5 p.m. | $25+ | A wide variety of homes — from the oldest house in Indianapolis to modern gems — will be on display in the city’s oldest surviving original neighborhood.

INDYtoday: INDY_Noblesville home tour_SEPT24 — Last year, the home tour in Noblesville specifically featured houses built near the end of the gas boom.
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51st Meridian-Kessler Home Tour | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | $25+ | This home tour was founded in 1973 + has donated over $400,000 to area schools, gardens, first responders, and agencies such as Coburn Place.

Noblesville Historic Home Tour + Downtown Unseen | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | $10+ | This 37th annual event features not only historic homes, but an additional evening tour of beautifully preserved spaces on the square.

Franklin Heritage, Inc. Historic Home Tour | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | $20 | Visit some of Franklin’s most historic homes and buildings, including fully-restored gems and restorations still in progress.

5 more tours to mark your calendars for

Events

Friday, Sept. 13

Cole Porter & Hoagy Carmichael: A Cabaret Musical | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | McGowan Hall | $10+ | Celebrate the musical genius of two iconic composers from Indiana.
Hip Hop on the Water | Friday, Sept. 13-Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Urban Wilderness Trail @ 10th Street | Free | Enjoy performances by DJs, dancers, and musicians on a floating stage.
PlayFest Indy | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free, RSVP | Sit in on readings of new plays from eight of America’s most exciting playwrights.

Saturday, Sept. 14

The Beauty Boost Empowerment Hike | Saturday, Sept. 14-Saturday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Fort Harrison State Park | $5+ | Meet on the trail for a mini worthiness and confidence coaching session.
Family Fandom Filmfest + Costume Contest | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | Indianapolis Central Library | Free | Come in costume to experience Indiana Jones’ iconic escapades on the big screen.
3rd Annual AfroStylez Fashion Show | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Indy’s Global Village | $20+ | Mingle with the haute couture crowd at this runway show and designer showcase.

Sunday, Sept. 15

Indiana AIDS Walk | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m. | White River State Park | Donations | Walk to raise funds to help Hoosiers living with HIV/AIDS pay for medication + other lifesaving resources.

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Removing this from the classroom could help your child’s academic performance

For the past eight years, St. Richard’s students have thrived in phone-free classrooms. | Photo by Jessica Rhoades

A growing body of research shows smartphones + social media could negatively affect children’s academic performance, cognitive development, and mental health.

Prioritizing student well-being, St. Richard’s Episcopal School implements a cell phone and smartwatch ban during the school day, securing classrooms, the lunchroom, and recess as “no phone zones.”

Since 1960, St. Richard’s has provided a curriculum based in educational research and timeless values that meets the evolving needs of their students.

Learn more (with fewer distractions)

News Notes

Weather

The remnants of Hurricane Francine should be traveling through Indy today and tomorrow. Rainfall will be spotty throughout the area. Here’s what to expect. (WTHR)

Closing

Pour one out for these local businesses. Tastings — A Wine Experience inside the Conrad Indianapolis announced that it’s closing its doors on Saturday, Sept. 21. Four Finger Distillery has also announced that it will be closing its Fletcher Place location at the end of 2024. (IBJ)

Announced

The Monumental Marathon is less than two months away, and organizers have announced an exciting guest of honor: Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker. Learn how you can get involved with the event (no running required) before it kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 9. (WISH)

Festival

Science fiction fans, set your phasers to read. Festival 451iNDY kicks off today to honor Ray Bradbury’s creations + encourage lifelong learning. Check out the calendar of events.

Real Estate

Want $100,000 to put toward buying a house? A new pilot program will help four financially-qualified families realize their dream of home ownership. Find out how it works + apply by Monday, Sept. 30. (Mirror Indy/WISH)

Award

In the brand new MICHELIN Key selection dedicated to recognizing excellent hotels, one Key was bestowed upon Bottleworks Hotel. The award represents “a true gem with its own character and personality... service always goes the extra mile.”

Sports

The Hoosiers are building a strong 2026 recruiting class. Who could be joining the team? Jacob Goins has the scoop.

Asked

To dip or not to dip? We say let your golden crinkle fries take the plunge in one of Clancy’s milkshakes. The next time you’re grabbing lunch (or a sweet treat) in the historic Bottleworks District, head to Clancy’s for a classic pairing. Yum.*

Shop

Level up your fall wardrobe with this stylish and versatile men’s quarter zip sweater. Its sophisticated mock neck design makes it perfect for both casual and formal wear.*

The Word

Balance transfer cards: One of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt. This card gives you almost two years to pay off your existing balance, sans interest — plus, that sweet, sweet cash back.*

Today Is

☘️ “I’m a little stitious”

What would give someone bad luck in Indy?

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Cat owners across the world can confirm: There’s nothing unlucky about owning a black cat. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Knock on wood and toss some salt over your shoulder — it’s Friday the 13th.

The superstitious date rolls around approximately every 212 days, making people around the world extra careful around mirrors and sidewalk cracks. But what we want to know is, what would give someone bad luck in Indy?

Saying the St. Elmo’s cocktail sauce is too spicy? Not recycling empty cans of Sun King brews? Accidentally calling Ruoff Music Center (gasp) Deer Creek?

Or maybe you’re more interested in how to propagate good luck. Could you get it by properly navigating seven Carmel roundabouts in a row? Or by paying for the person behind you in the Command Coffee drive-thru?

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What would give someone bad (or good) luck in Indy?

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Shea

From the editor

Since writing the above Friday the 13th story, I haven’t been able to get Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” out of my head. I think it’s a good sign that it’s time to start bumping my Halloween playlist. What songs are must-haves on yours?

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