Somewhere on Google maps... it’s 2007 and Lucas Oil Stadium is under construction downtown. | Photo via Google Maps
If you’re like us, the “somewhere on Google Maps” trend has been front and center on your social media feeds this winter.
Here’s how it works: folks search their home address to find special memories captured by Google over time, like their grandfather mowing the lawn, childhood pets in the driveway, or even themselves playing outside.
It got us thinking, what moments in Indy have been memorialized by Google Maps? We dug up some pretty incredible views showing how much Indy has developed and changed in the last few years — including the addition of famous murals, the old names of Gainbridge Fieldhouse and National Centre, and more.
North Mass Boulder opened in 2021.
Photo via Google Maps
Somewhere on Google maps... it’s 2019 and the area that’s now the thriving North Mass District is mostly abandoned, anchored by an empty facility that will later become North Mass Boulder.
Paint and Sip | 6-9 p.m. | Social Cantina, Downtown Indy | $39 | Shake off the winter chill with a cozy night of creativity, laughter, and good company as you create a winter woods masterpiece.
Ollywood Karaoke | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Downtown Olly’s | Free | Mariah Carey who? Take the stage and sing your heart out.
Thursday, Jan. 30
King James | Thursday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 9 | Times vary | Indiana Repertory Theatre | $25+ | Enjoy this warm comedy about friendship, loyalty, loss, and basketball.
North Central Orchestras Tootsie Pops Concert | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | North Central High School Birge Auditorium | $7 | Guests of all ages will enjoy crafts, games, an instrument petting zoo, and a concert.
Indy Fuel vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center | $24+ | Can’t make it to Royal Rumble? Attend Wrestling Night at this game instead, complete with an appearance from The IIconics.
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Next month, you’ll have a brand new downtown hotel to send your in-laws to when they come to visit. Aloft, Marriott’s lifestyle hotel brand, is set to open in February at 136 E. Market St. with 128 urban loft-style rooms, a cocktail bar, and child + pet daycare programs. (WISH)
Closed
It’s a sad day for hot chicken lovers. The Joella’s Hot Chicken location in Broad Ripple reported its last day of business was Sunday, Jan. 26. Its locations at 4715 E. 96th or 2554 E. 146th St. in Carmel remain open. (IndyStar)
Announced
The Pro Volleyball Federation’s inaugural All-Star Match is set to serve a history-making game at the Fishers Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 22 — and four-time Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson was announced as the event’s co-host. Get tickets before they sell out.
Development
This week, IPS began demolition of the former Joyce Kilmer School 69 at 34th Street and Keystone Avenue. Construction will soon begin on a new building to house a high-ability elementary school program. It’s slated to open for the 2027-28 school year and will serve 650 students. (IndyStar)
Concert
On Wednesday, July 23, Everwise Amiptheater will become a boogie wonderland when Earth, Wind & Fire hits the stage. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Sports
Notre Dame GM Chad Bowden has announced he’s leaving the team for USC. How will this affect next season? Locked On host Tyler Wojciak breaks it down.
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You may have to wait a little longer to try Culinary Dropout and Flower Child... or not? The restaurants, which are both owned by Fox Restaurant Concepts and are both prepping for their unveiling in Nora Plaza, said they’ll be releasing official mid-February opening dates this week. We’ll let you know when they are announced.
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