Our seasonal Parents’ Gift Guide is in the works, and we want to feature your business’s product or service. Secure your spot just in time for Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations.
Mark your calendar, Hoosiers. We’re about a month out from the beginning of farmers market season for many neighborhoods.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets in the Indy area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Parking: Free parking in lot adjacent to the market
Space: The winter market is currently running indoors through April at Broad Ripple Middle School, and then will move outdoors in the parking lot behind Glendale Lowe’s on Saturday, May 3.
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $17+ | Be like Boomer and bring the energy to one of the last home games before the playoffs.
Friday, April 11
Build-Up + Brainstorm| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Gina’s Juice Bar | $20 | Join women in wellness + creative fields for a day of co-working and empowerment.
Saturday, April 12
Cooking Class by Classpop | 7-9 p.m. | Driving Wind Farm | $60 | Learn how to craft homemade fettuccine pasta with Chef Kellen.
Sunday, April 13
Rock for Riley 5K | 8 a.m. | White River State Park | $20 | Run in support of Riley Children’s Hospital.
Monday, April 14
Through the Ages Fitness | 1-2 p.m. | IPL Martindale-Brightwood Branch | Free | Participate in a low-impact workout that engages your body from head to toe + activates your brain through theme-based exercises.
April Art Dish | 6-10 p.m. | Harrison Center | $175 | Barbecue aficionado + restaurant owner Michael Gomez joins forces with award-winning fine artist Stephanie Spay for a communal fine dining experience.
Wednesday, April 2 was Indiana’s most active tornado night of the year, with a focus on central Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed 18 tornadoes statewide — bringing the total to 38 tornadoes so far in 2025. See where they touched down. (WTHR)
Traffic
Southeastern Avenue between South Rural Street + South Sherman Drive has reopened after six train cars derailed, spilling cornstarch. Power lines also reportedly fell near the scene of the derailment, but thankfully there were no injuries. (WTHR)
Opening
A taste of Indy’s iconic St. Elmo Steak House is landing at IND. Huse Culinary is blending its brands 1933 Lounge + HC Tavern by St. Elmo for a traveler-friendly experience where guests can get pre-flight cocktails and bites like the famous shrimp cocktail. It opens in Concourse B tomorrow, April 11.
State
Eyes on the road. Indiana State Police are cracking down on distracted driving. Violating the “hands-free” law, which prohibits drivers from holding or using a mobile device while behind the wheel, can result in a fine of up to $500 and points on the driver’s license. (WRTV)
Announced
The Broad Ripple Art Fair announced the music lineup for its 53rd annual event on Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18. It will feature art from 150+ artists, hands-on interactive artmaking for all ages, and live music from some of Indy’s top artists like Bashiri Asad and The Doo. Get tickets.
Ranked
Rent Cafe released its list of the top 20 college towns in the US — and two of them are in Indiana. By no surprise to us, West Lafayette + Bloomington ranked No. 6 and No. 11 respectively. See the full list and ranking criteria. (IndyStar)
Sports
The Pacers shot under 38% and were unfocused on defense — but still managed to beat the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. How did they do it? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.
Try This
Join the Hamilton East Public Library for the 2025 Local Author Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the FORUM Events Center in Fishers. Meet nearly 70 local authors, enjoy book signings, storytimes, short readings, and win prizes at this free, family-friendly event.*
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$3,500. That’s how much dough you might have to drop if your dog eats their chew toy. Yes, pets are expensive, but they’re worth it — and this pet insurance could reimburse 90% of those expenses.*
The Buy
The Buy
There’s nothing like a seasonal wardrobe refresh. Join us in adding these five spring activewear essentials to your cart:
What are your weekend plans? Mine will consist of donating blood + hitting up MoKao, the coffee and chocolate festival at The Stutz. I’m so excited that my favorites — Blue Mind Coffee, Mochi Joy, and Salamat! Cookies — are part of the lineup.
The Buy
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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