For those who live near the Cultural Trail, it’s a great way to walk around your neighborhood safely. | Photo by @kelsee422
How walkable is Indy, really?
Let’s say you’re looking to buy a new home in a neighborhood you’re not completely familiar with. Or perhaps you have family members trying to figure out what’s near that local Airbnb they’re visiting soon.
An interactive map called “Close” helps determine if you can walk to specific destinations like supermarkets, parks, coffee shops, and schools in Indy — and how long those walks will take.
A local look
In this example, we’re looking at a block of Broad Ripple between E. 60th and E. 61st streets. We chose to look at this block’s distance from five destination types:
Parks | 7 minutes
Supermarkets | 25 minutes
Coffee shops | 16 minutes
Libraries | 23 minutes
Public schools | 12 minutes
You can also add a number of other destinations like public transit stops, restaurants, bars, and gyms.
January First Friday | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Check out the gallery’s newest openings, including a collection of moody seascape paintings + collages depicting a chaotic underworld.
Afrobeats vs. Hip-Pop | 8-11:30 p.m. | Blind Tiger | $0+ | Dance your way into the New Year with the hottest beats from four different DJs.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Epoxy Art Techniques | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware | $150 | Create your own wood + epoxy disc to use as a wall hanging or serving tray.
Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $19+ | Here come the Suns — can the ‘Cers dim their light?
Sunday, Jan. 5
Youth Vision Board Party | 2-4 p.m. | The Spotlight Center NE | $10 | Youth ages 10+ can manifest their dreams for 2025 by making their own unique vision board.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra w/ Norm Lewis | Friday, Jan. 10, Friday, Jan. 10, Saturday, Jan. 11 | Times vary | Hilbert Circle Theatre | $15+ | With beautiful arrangements performed by the ISO, Lewis’s enchanting voice and unmistakable charisma will take you on a journey through his fondest musical memories.*
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90.23%. That’s the percentage of seniors who graduated high school this year, marking the highest graduation rates on record for Indiana. We’ll toss our caps to that. (WTHR)
Try This
The summer games are so 2024. Prep for the 2026 Winter Olympics by trying your hand at Curling on the Canal, a free activity in the Vermont Street Plaza. The rinks will be open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through March.
Holiday
January is both National Hot Tea Month and National Soup Month. Makes sense — winter is a great time for warm liquids. Might we recommend these local spots to enjoy tea?
Kids
Generation Beta. That’s what kids born in 2025 through the year 2039 will be called — aka “Gen Beta.” Still trying to catch up on Gen Z and Millennial lingo? We’ve got you covered. (USA Today)
Eat
Here’s an easy question: If Indiana was a sandwich, what would it be? If you said fried pork tenderloin, you agree with Chowhound’s list of “The Most Iconic Sandwich in Each State.” Way cooler than Idaho’s, if you ask us.
Ranked
Recent data from Lyft found that Indianapolis is the No. 10 best city for the latest nights in the US. That’s probably because we have so many amazing late-night options when it comes to food and drink.
Sports
After Notre Dame’s quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl was postponed, how did the scores shake out against the University of Georgia? Find out with Locked On.
Show
Step into a world of raw emotion, elegance, and unforgettable choreography in “Nothing is Forever, Darling” from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 19. Featuring the haunting melodies of Rufus Wainwright, Dance Kaleidoscope explores self-discovery and love in a big city during this can’t-miss performance. Grab tickets.*
Seasonal
Ah, the age-old question: Which setting should my ceiling fan be on to circulate warm air properly this winter? Find out the answer.*
Tech
Didn’t get the fam those new phones for Christmas? You can switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan and receive up to four free Samsung Galaxy A35 5G phones. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot with 12x faster speeds, all backed by “America’s Favorite Network.” Make the switch.*
Health
Did you hear that? Unlike most hearing aids, the Horizon IX uses dual processors to separate speech from noise, delivering twice the speech clarity and crispness. Experience the ultimate hearing solution.*
City Guide
City Guide
💼 You’re hired
The Salesforce Tower is the tallest building in Indianapolis at 811 ft tall. | Photo by @iandefelice
New year, new you — and maybe a new gig, too?
If you’re considering making a career change in 2025, bookmark our guide to our region’s key industries and major employers.
43,000 employees | Pharmaceutical Ranked 455 on the Fortune 500 list, the pharmaceutical company was born in Indianapolis on May 10, 1876. It employs 12,000+ people in Indy alone, and its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
75,500 employees | Manufacturing This multinational corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. It’s been on Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies list for 14 consecutive years + ranked No. 24 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies last year.
72,682 employees | Tech Indy has become one of the tech company’s largest outposts, with more than 2,300 employees here. Its customer relationship management platform helps businesses with marketing, sales, commerce, service, and IT teams work together from anywhere.
Here’s another addition for your to-eat list: Bearded Bagel just opened a new location at 9745 Fall Creek Rd. In sadder news, Scarlet Lane Brewing poured its last pint on New Year’s Eve, and Big Bear Biscuits announced the immediate closure of its location at 3905 E. 96th St. — but with a promise to return to the northside soon.
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