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Kick it at Newfields’ fashion-forward exhibition
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Which pair would you want to try on, Indy? | Photos courtesy of Courtesy of the American Federation of Arts, the Bata Shoe Museum, and the Department of Nike Archives: GIF by INDYtoday
Sneakerheads, this one is for you.

“Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks” is a groundbreaking exhibition at Newfields.

“The future is always being shaped by the present,” says Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator of Bata Shoe Museum. “The exhibition includes many incredible and innovative new footwear designs that are promising to transform what we will wear tomorrow.”

Visitors will get to see 60 pairs of innovative shoes from past, present, and future, including:
  • The self-lacing Nike MAG (from “Back to the Future Part II”)
  • 3D-printed shoes
  • Sneakers made from mushrooms
  • And, even virtual footwear
“From sneakers created to address issues related to sustainability and inclusion to shoes that blur the line between the real world and the metaverse, this exhibition explores how forward-looking creators are helping us step into the future,” says Semmelhack.

The exhibition, co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum, opens on Friday, Sept. 27 (yes, that’s this week) in the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.

Do you have a distinct memory associated with a pair of shoes or a story about a special pair? Hoosiers can share their story for a chance to have it featured in the IMA galleries.

Pick out your favorite sneakers and walk on into Newfields to celebrate culture through the beauty of footwear.
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 24
  • Chair Yoga & Mindfulness | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 1-2 p.m. | IPL West Indianapolis Branch | Free, RSVP | Practice your breathing techniques and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • JobNewsUSA.com Indianapolis Job Fair | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wyndham Indianapolis West | Free | Whether you’re an experienced professional or a recent graduate, this multi-industry hiring event has something for everyone.
  • Wednesday Night Trivia | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Guggman Haus Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy food, drinks, and trivia for a chance to win prizes.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • Fall into Reading: Kindle Decorating Party | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Francis + Fern Boutique | $35 | Join other book lovers to decorate your e-reader, enjoy a hot cocoa bar and snacks, shop accessories, and stay for an unofficial book club.
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 27 | 5-11 p.m. | Monument Circle | Cost of purchase | Usher in the fall season with street food + drinks and the Indianapolis Liederkranz Band.
  • SWING | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | Victory Field | $250 | Find your groove at the plate during this second annual charity event benefiting Indianapolis Indians Charities with local restaurants, bars, and entertainment all night long.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • 16th Annual IU Indianapolis Regatta | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Military Park and the Indianapolis Canal | Cost of purchase | The Regatta is a half-mile canoe race along the downtown canal, featuring food trucks, games, and live entertainment.
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News Notes
Open
  • Ash & Elm Cider Co. launched a second location at 525 North End Dr. in Carmel. Its patio is still a work in progress, but the taproom is open and it plans to start regular hours today. Check Instagram for updates.
Drink
  • Rivet Coffee’s new location is open at Graham Rahal’s campus and HQ in Zionsville. It’s brewing from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Sports
  • Can we say we’re not surprised? ICYMI: The Associated Press unanimously voted to name Caitlin Clark the AP Rookie of the Year. Her broken records speak for themselves. (WRTV)
Announced
  • More Fever news. Former team president Kelly Kauskopf is coming back. The Fever announced she’ll be both president of basketball and business operations following the end of the 2024 season. She left six years ago to be assistant general manager of the Pacers. (WTHR)
Health
  • Indiana Meijer pharmacists are expected to vaccinate ~500,000 customers as we head into flu season. You can schedule online or visit your local pharmacy to protect your family against vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Hoosier
  • Brownsburg’s Chloe Dygert won a bronze medal Sunday in the individual time trial of road cycling’s World Championships in Switzerland. She won two medals at the Paris Olympics and was world champion in the time trial in 2019. (WTHR)
Plan Ahead
  • Indy Winter Farmer’s Market announced it will return to The AMP at 16 Tech for its 16th season on Saturday, Nov. 16. The market will run weekly from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Saturday, April 26, 2025. Vendor applications are open.
Listen
  • The Colts beat the Chicago Bears 21-16, despite Anthony Richardson having a brutal game for most of the day. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Colts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Number
    • 110+. That’s how many independent films Hoosiers can watch at the Heartland International Film Festival, returning Thursday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 20. View the full film schedule (think: “A Real Pain” and “Emilia Pérez”) and grab tickets. Psst… Select filmmakers will be in attendance for Q+As.*
    Travel
    • The ingredients to a quintessential fall day include a stroll through an apple orchard, a bike ride through the countryside, and a hearty Amish-style meal. You can find all of these fall activities — and more — in one place: Elkhart County. Plan a trip (hint: It’s only a three-hour drive away).*
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    • Offline is Indy’s premier restaurant discovery club. Get money off your tab at locally owned restaurants when you sign up for your first month free with code OFFLINE6AM.*
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    8 haunted houses that will scare the living daylights out of you in Indy
    Creepy character standing in the Monster Midway at Indy Scream Park
    You’ll find creepy characters roaming the grounds at Indy Scream Park — and they may want to follow you around. | Photo by INDYtoday team
    What’s scarier than watching a semi try to turn under the College Avenue overpass? These eight haunted houses — so buckle up and don’t say we didn’t warn you.

    Indy Scream Park | Open through Saturday, Nov. 2 | $28+ | Discover not one but six of your worst nightmare scenarios in these super detailed, immersive mazes.

    The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House | Open through Thursday, Oct. 31 | $9 | Choose between Lights-on or Frightening hours at this kid-friendly annual installment — this year’s theme is “Witch Way Road Trip.”

    Necropolis Underground | Open through Saturday, Nov. 2 | $30+ | Explore four terrifying attractions, or take a break from the fright with midway games, axe throwing, escape games + a tarot booth.

    The Thirteenth Hour Haunted House | Open through Saturday, Nov. 2 | $28+ | This “movie set quality” haunted house features several new attractions for the 2024 season.
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    Looking for something spooky, but not scary? Try Harvest Nights at Newfields. It opens this Sunday, Sept. 29 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 2. Get tickets.
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