City Editor Nicole was at the Game 1 watch party, and everyone went insane after Hali’s game-winning shot. | Photo by @aaron.creates
The Pacers have secured a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs — with a significant leg up on the competition. The team will have home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday + again yesterday with 27-point comeback in double overtime — marking win No. 50 of the season.
Starting on home court is definitely an advantage for Indiana, as it played a major role in last season’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This year’s home record (29-11) is the best for the Blue + Gold since they went 35-6 during the 2013-14 season.
In addition to home-court advantage, the Pacers will also be wearing their City Edition jerseys — which may just be the team’s good luck charm. This season, they were 17-4 when wearing them.
Last week, the Pacers also set a new NBA record with 107 consecutive games with 100+ points at home, breaking the Spurs record set between 1978-1981.
This will be the Blue and Gold’s second consecutive year in the playoffs after Indiana made it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 10 years last season.
Playoff tickets are on sale now, so act fast if you want to experience the unmatched energy at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in person.
Asked
Asked
Who did the Pacers fall to in the Conference Finals last season?
A. Milwaukee Bucks B. Boston Celtics C. New York Knicks D. Cleveland Cavaliers
Spring Planting Party | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Newfields | Free | Join the Indiana Native Plant Society to plant spring ephemerals + do general garden maintenance in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.
Family Fun Night | 6-7:30 p.m. | IPL Glendale Branch | Free | This monthly program offers different activities each month, including games night, STEM activities, and other fun activities for the whole family.
Tuesday, April 15
Race-Themed Wreath Class | Tuesday, April 15-Thursday, April 17 | 6-7 p.m. | Speedway Artist Collective | $35 | Get crafty and create unique race-inspired decor.
Wednesday, April 16
Monthly Yoga for Mental Health | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tinker House Events | $10 | Embrace mental wellness while contributing to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Thursday, April 17
YPCI’s April Happy Hour | 6-8 p.m. | Upland FSQ Brewery | $15 | Network with fellow young professionals at one of Indy’s favorite breweries.
Friday, April 18
Pitch A Single Friend | 6-10 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech | $20 | A group of the most eligible singles in Indianapolis will have their best friend pitching them to a crowd of 200+ people.
Just a quick trip away, the Cincinnati Open is the perfect getaway to round out your summer plans. | Photos provided by Cincinnati Open
Get ready for the event of the summer. The Cincinnati Open is back and bigger than ever, with two full weeks of world-class tennis and non-stop excitement. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
Top players: Watch tennis legends like Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka battle it out on the court.
More than tennis: It’s a global tennis tournament, music festival, culinary paradise, and social scene all in one.
Day + night energy: Experience high-intensity matches all day long, with cocktails, DJs, and electrifying action continuing into the night under the lights.
Exciting expansion: In 2025, the tournament doubles in size with more players and twice the action.
Venue transformation: The $260 million upgrade brings new stadiums, sunken courts, and an enhanced fan experience.
Whether for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, the Cincinnati Open is your perfect summer destination.
Levitt VIBE Indianapolis is returning to provide more free concerts, community activities, and markets. This time, events will be hosted at the Tube Factory campus in Garfield Park from 12 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month April-October (except May).
Opening
Going on a little road trip? Wawa’s first Indiana location is opening in Daleville at 16100 W. Commerce Rd. on Thursday, May 15. The convenience store chain said it plans to have up to 10 Wawa stores open in the Hoosier state by the end of 2025. (WTHR)
Try This
This Saturday, April 19, the community is invited to have an Eggventure on the Canal. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is hosting a free family-friendly scavenger hunt with different challenges + activities to earn candy-filled eggs from 1 to 3 p.m. RSVP.
Number
$540,939. That’s how much IMPD spent in overtime for officers working the weekend Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” was in town, according to records. While it sounds like a lot, the overtime is only .16% of the department’s $339 million total budget. (WRTV)
Mansion Monday
Waterfront property alert: A 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home on a 21,780-sqft lot with stunning lake views is on the market in Indy. Check out the Geist residence’s luxurious owner’s suite, chef’s kitchen, and stone fireplace + expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame the serene lake views.
Sports
We’re a week and a half away from the 2025 NFL Draft and rumors are swirling. Listen to what Locked On’s Jake Arthur and Zach Hicks are hearing about who the Colts are eyeing.
Coming Soon
Get ready to feast your senses at Downtown Dinner Theatre’s debut performance, “Imagination,” happening May 2-18. Hoosiers can immerse themselves in a show that transports attendees beyond reality while they enjoy a meal. Presented by Murat Shriners of Indiana + On Stage LIVE! Entertainment, it’s a can’t-miss experience. Grab tickets.*
Biz
Our Parents’ Gift Guide is almost complete, but we have a few spots left to feature your business’s product or service. Secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day.
Seasonal
It’s social event season — outsmart the noise of rumbling crowds and hear conversations more clearly. Most hearing aids have one processor, but these bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. That’s why 540,000+ customers swear by them.*
The Buy
LED under cabinet lights, so you can finally have light in dark closets, above kitchen counters, or beneath shelves. The wireless lights turn on with a motion sensor and can be adjusted between five different brightness levels.
Last season, I hit a personal record of Pacers games attended in a season (mind you, I did not have season tickets). The playoff energy at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was so electric that I made sure to go to as many games as I possibly could, and it was worth every penny.
I’m hoping I can make it to at least one this time around — is anyone from the Pacers organization reading this? Wink. But if not, catch me at one of these sports bars.
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