The new facility will be connected by skybridge to the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. | Rendering courtesy of Pacers Sports and Entertainment
The Fever is spreading.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment announced it’s building a $78 million practice + training facility for the Indiana Fever at the site of the former Marion County Jail. Construction will begin in August and is expected to wrap in spring 2027.
The three-story, 100,000-sqft facility will include:
Two regulation-sized basketball courts
Strength and conditioning equipment
A yoga and Pilates area
A full-service kitchen
A “spa-like retreat” with massage, infrared light therapy, sauna, steam, heat studios, float tanks, and hydrotherapy pools
A private outdoor courtyard and “mental performance spaces”
A hair and nail salon
A child care space
A podcast and content production studio
Sounds dreamy — but will the public be able to get a peek inside? The organization said the facility will offer “exclusive experiences” and a Fever team store.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 17
Indiana Mad Ants vs. Wisconsin Herd | 6 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $10+ | We all know Ants can carry 50 times their body weight — but can they take down an entire Herd?
Ball State University Student Showcase | Friday, Jan. 17-Saturday, Jan. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | The Cabaret | $45+ | Meet the next generation of Broadway stars during a memorable evening of music.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Bop to the Top Stair Climb | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | One America Tower | $38+ | Make like Sharpay and climb all 36 floors to benefit Riley Children’s Foundation.
Our Friends, the Birds | 1-2 p.m. | Dammann’s Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc. | $12 | Kids under 14 can enjoy stories about birds as they create their own bird puppet to take home.
It’s the end of an era. WTHR 13Sunrise meteorologist Chuck Lofton has announced his retirement after 40 years with the station. His final broadcast is scheduled for early June. (WTHR)
Travel
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to Austin. (New York Times)
Finance
Mark your calendars: The IRS will start processing 2024 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. While tax season is nothing new, the agency has debuted new chatbot tech to help answer your basic questions. Check out these other free local resources.
Number
28 years old. That’s the average age of newlyweds in Indiana. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind. (Axios)
Listen
What’s the best song about Indiana? If you said Tom Petty’s “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” you agree with this list of “Best Songs About Every State.” Got a better suggestion? Let us know.
Sports
What’s Notre Dame’s path to victory in the National Championship? Find out with Locked On’s experts.
Shop
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Finance
When this card hit the market, it became the do-it-all card that took the top spot in thousands of peoples’ wallets. Perks include a significant first-year bonus, up to 5% cashback on everyday purchases, no annual fee, and 0% intro APR on purchases + balance transfers into 2026. Cha-ching.*
City Guide
City Guide
🍳 The brunch bunch
Love Handle is a brunch staple on Mass Avenue. | Photo by @amandainindy
In this weather, what else is there to do but brunch? Check out our guide to the city’s best eggs, chicken + waffles, mimosas, and more, along with menu recs and pro tips.
Easy Rider Diner | This diner serves up mouthwatering takes on American and Southwestern brunch items. Pro tip: It also has a grab and go menu if you don’t have time for a sit-down meal.
The Garden Table | Menus at the Broad Ripple + Mass Ave. locations differ slightly, but no matter which restaurant you visit, make sure to order a fresh pressed juice flight.
Good Morning Mama’s Cafe | Take a seat on the back patio at this kitschy SoBro brunch spot serving up homemade breakfast and lunch. City Editor Shea recommends the Hoosier Loco Moco.
A reading journal. Use it to write notes about the books you’re reading — like quotes that catch your eye, pages you want to come back to, and your overall rating. Pro tip: Use multicolor pens to make filling out your journal even more fun.
Fancy a cold pint after a long week? Garfield Brewery announced it’s reopening tomorrow after a fire burned the building next door to the ground. The brewery was saved by a swift response from IFD, and as a thank you, it’s offering IFD firefighters with IDs discounted pints all weekend.
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