Recycling your Christmas tree | Just because the holidays are over, that doesn’t mean your Christmas tree has to be dumpster-bound — here’s how to put an old tree to good use.
16 spots to get mocktails | Scouring the menu for alcohol-free selections can be a shot in the dark. Keep your gin up and bookmark this guide for plenty of options in Indy.
Explore INDYtoday’s sister cities | Is this weather making you dream of a getaway somewhere a little warmer? We sourced recs for a few Southern destinations from our fellow City Editors.
Mommy-n-Me Yoga | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Dolce Early Learning Center, Fishers | $10 | Bring your little one and introduce them to yoga.
Houseplants 101 | 1-2 p.m. | Alice’s Garden | $35 | Learn the basics of caring for your indoor plants.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Hazy Skies: Paint Party | 2-5 p.m. | MashCraft, Greenwood | $39 | Let an instructor guide you step-by-step in creating your own stunning masterpiece inspired by a dreamy, hazy sky while sipping on MashCraft brews.
“Moulin Rouge!” The Musical | Tuesday, Jan. 14-Saturday, Jan. 18 | Times vary | Old National Centre | $40+ | Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza.
Less than a week after our big winter storm, more snow is expected to arrive today — but thankfully, not nearly as heavy. Meteorologists at WTHR are expecting 2-5 inches across the state impacting road conditions, especially during the evening commute. Get updates.
Development
The city unveiled its redevelopment plan for the western portion of the City Market campus. Phase 1 will include transforming the Gold Building into 20-story apartments + the West Plaza and the historic catacombs into a plaza with greenspace. Phase 1 is expected to wrap by the end of 2026. (WTHR)
Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to IND for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Sports
The Pacers dominated the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, and they had one key focus that carried them. Locked On host Tony East breaks it down, including Thomas Bryant’s incredible game + more from the Pacers fourth straight win.
Show
Set to the hauntingly beautiful music of Rufus Wainwright, “Nothing is Forever, Darling” by Dance Kaleidoscope reflects the journey of self discovery in a big city. Expect a blend of raw emotion and elegance brought to life through choreography in this mesmerizing experience Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19. Snag tickets.*
The trainer at Glutes 317 leads exercises in the middle of the space with participants in their own surrounding pods. | Photo by @set3prod
It’s a new year, so we know that may mean new fitness goals. Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — fortunately, Indy is home to many opportunities for exercise. Use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness in the Circle City.
FlexWerk Fitness, Downtown + Carmel If you like one-on-one training, or you just want to work out in private without the intimidation of going to a public gym, try FlexWerk’s fitness center that offers upscale private workout spaces that are booked by appointment.
MVMT House, 1011 Mass Ave., Ste. 112 What’s rebounding? Find out at MVMT House — a reformer, rebounding + mat-based fitness studio located in the Factory Arts District downtown. It welcomes everyone of all fitness backgrounds and aims to be a place for community building.
Glutes 317, 201 S. Summit St. Indy’s only shipping container gym offers full-body weightlifting workouts with a focus on the glutes. Each participant gets their own fully equipped shipping container to work out in while being guided by a trainer. Don’t worry about the cold, they have a private sauna and space heaters.
New car insurance. Real talk — car insurance prices are expected to jump 22% by end of year, according to a recent study. It’s worth shopping around and comparing rates on Money’s Best Car Insurance list to make sure you’re getting the best price.
Pro tip: Not sure which to try first? Try out multiple gyms with a free trial on ClassPass. I’ve been using it to take classes at F45, YogaSix, and Solidcore. If you want an intense workout and enjoy strength training or working with weights, try F45 — it’s my favorite.
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