Black-eyed susans are similar to Europe-native daisies. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
You love local food, music, business, and art — so while you’re planning your garden this spring, why not choose local plants, too?
Native plants naturally adapt to the local climate, provide sustenance to native wildlife, and save water by thriving on normal rainfall. Consider adding these Indiana flora to your grow list.
Growing tips: Butterfly weed attracts aphids, which you can deal with by spraying with soapy water, blasting with high-pressure streams, or leaving the aphids for ladybugs.
“Beetlejuice” | Wednesday, April 9-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Clowes Memorial Hall | $56+ | Spend a hilarious evening with the ghost-with-the-most.
Thursday, April 10
Coppelia’s Magic Toyshop Ballet Storytime | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Experience a fantastical story as told by the ballerinas of Ballet INitiative.
Cocktails for a Cause | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Brick House Dueling Pianos | $50 | Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a silent auction to benefit children with autism in foster care.
Friday, April 11
Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $9+ | Watch the Blue and Gold make some magic against Orlando.
Cubicle Confessions | 7:30-9 p.m. | District Theatre | $18 | Laugh the 9-5 pain away with this comedy night exposing the absurdities of workplace culture, from pointless meetings to bad bosses.
With construction on the Old City Hall set to start in July, the city approved up to $66 million to finance the revitalization. Brush up on the plans. (WTHR)
Civic
Winter is officially over (crosses fingers), but Indy is already making a better plan for next year’s snow fight. City Council approved a new policy stating that streets near schools + township buildings will now be plowed after 2 inches of snowfall and neighborhood streets will be cleared at 4 inches. (WTHR)
Traffic
Speaking of streets, Carmel announced a lineup of construction projects beginning this spring, including new pedestrian pathways + Main Street reconstruction. See the project list.
Concert
Say it ain’t so... we will definitely go. Blink-182 is bringing its “Mission Impossible” tour to Ruoff Music Center on Wednesday, Sept. 17 with special guests Alkaline Trio. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Outdoors
Mushroom maniacs, assemble: Morel hunting season is upon us. Here’s where to start looking for the valuable (and tasty) shrooms, as well as other spring edibles that are fun to forage.
Feel Good
Now that orangutan mom Sirih has welcomed a bouncing baby boy, the Indianapolis Zoo wants your help naming him. See the options + vote by Friday, April 11. (WTHR)
Sports
Lamar Wilkerson has emerged as the Hoosiers’ top target. What could he bring to the team? Locked On has the answers.
Cause
Looking for a way to get more involved in our community? April is both National Volunteer Month and National Food Month. Celebrate both by joining Second Helpings’ volunteer team and helping fight hunger in central Indiana. Opportunities for groups and individuals are available throughout the week — become a volunteer.*
Try This
Feast your senses at a Downtown Dinner Theatre performance. “Imagination,” the debut show, premieres on Friday, May 2 featuring live performances paired with a delicious meal. Pro tip: Purchase a ticket to the first five productions + receive a free ticket to the Holiday Magic show — and use code “Indy” to snag $5 off.*
Home
Sometimes the smallest changes have the biggest impact. Explore the Signature Store to see how a small upgrade or fixture swap can liven up the space. Need help deciding where to start? Get expert advice from their product and design consultants.*
Finance
We know you’re smart (you subscribe to INDYtoday, after all), but we all have our blind spots when it comes to spending. Here are the 11 dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
We all want the best for our pets, and premium care can come at a premium cost. With pet insurance, you can reduce the strain on your budget, whether it’s for treating a chronic condition or an unexpected emergency.*
Pro tip: You can score free seeds for native Indiana plants, including milkweed and coneflower, from the IPL Seed Library. Visit any branch location through September to take home up to five seed packets of your choice.
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