Locations participating in Americana on Main include Bash Boutique, BuffaLouie’s, and the Carmel Clay History Museum. | Photo by @indywithkids
Eager for 4th of July festivities? Get a head start on your patriotism by heading up to Carmel for Americana on Main. The event takes place on Wednesday evenings through July 2, with activities like square dancing, old-timey piano performances, scavenger hunts, and pie eating contests. Pro tip: Grab your scavenger hunt card early at 11 W. Main St. — the first 10 people to turn theirs in each night will get a prize basket.
Events
Events
Monday, June 16
Therapeutic Paint + Sip: Honoring Black Culture | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | COhatch Broad Ripple | $34 | Celebrate Black culture through creativity, reflection, and community at this reflective experience.
Tuesday, June 17
Mingle on Main | 5 p.m. | Main Street, Zionsville | Free | Bring your lawn chairs, pick up a delicious meal from a participating local restaurant, and enjoy a community picnic.
Meet the Mayors: A State of the Region Event | 4-7:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | $55 | Learn how local mayors are focusing on initiatives + programs that drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and elevate Hoosier voices.
Chatham Arch Neighborhood Walking Tour | 6:30-8 p.m.| Plaza of Indianapolis Firefighters Museum | $19+ | Learn about the neighborhood’s diverse architectural styles and how it became a walkable and vibrant place to live and work.
Thursday, June 19
The Wiggles - Bouncing Balls! Tour | 6-7:30 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall | $42+ | Jump in your big red car to head to this high-energy musical extravaganza.
Friday, June 20
Rock the Ruins | Friday, June 20-Saturday, Aug. 16 | Locations vary | Prices vary | Rock the Ruins returns to Holliday Park with a can’t-miss lineup this season — and for the first time ever, it’s expanding to Broad Ripple Park, bringing even more live music to the heart of the city.*
Friday, July 11
Berea Craft Festival | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Indian Fort Theater, Berea, KY | $5+ | Celebrate art and nature with three magical days in the mountains, featuring 100+ artists, local food, demos, entertainment, and kid-friendly fun — trust us, it’s worth the trip.*
The NBA Finals series is now tied 2-2. Find out what to expect from tonight’s game with Locked On Pacers.
Development
Last week, IND broke ground on the Westin Indianapolis Airport hotel. The $205.8 million project will include 253 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar and lounge area, and a meeting space. (WTHR)
Open
The British... err, Dutch are coming. Beloved coffee chainDutch Bros opened its first Indiana location at 14560 Mundy Dr. in Noblesville on Friday. Early birds, rejoice: It opens at 5 a.m. daily. (WTHR)
Seasonal
Summer is coming. The summer solstice is this Friday, June 20, which marks the astronomical start of the season. It’s also the longest day of the year — measured by the amount of daylight — and the sun will set in Winston-Salem at 9:16 p.m.
Number
No. 4. According to data from Toast, that’s where Indiana sits nationally in terms of how well we tip restaurant employees, with diners leaving an average 20.7% tip. We’ll tip our hats to that. (Axios)
Mansion Monday
Meridian Hills, that’s where I wanna be. Skip the million dollar price tag with this 3,200 sqft ranch home with a marble fireplace, in-ground pool, and built-ins galore.
Trending
We think cherry red nails would look good on you. In fact, fruit nails are trending — and cherry is the most searched fruit nail color in Indiana. Get in on the trend and take a picture with your viral nails holding a cherry-infused Coat Check Cola. (Flourish)
Older Adults
Uber is introducing new accounts for seniors with features like a larger typeface, fewer buttons, and easier-to-follow instructions. It’s now live in Indy — good news if you were planning to take an Uber to the next big event. (The Verge)
Number
45,000. That’s how many pounds of pasta the Gr8 Pasta Push has collected over the past five years. This year, Hoosiers can help the initiative surpass 50,000 pounds collected and 1,000,000 meals served. The sixth-annual Gr8 Pasta Push is happening now through June 18.*
Outdoors
Tired of staring at your screen? Take 60 seconds to be transported to a park somewhere in the world thanks to “One Minute Park.” Or just take a quick break from work to stroll a real nearby park — find one in our local parks guide.
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
Besides its delicious brews, Kismetic is also known for its themed trivia nights, with recent installments including “Severance” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” | Photo by @kismeticbeerco
If there’s one thing we know about Indy, it’s this: We love our beer.
In fact, the Circle City was named the No. 7 best beer city in the US, thanks to the 30+ taprooms across town serving up locally brewed pints. Hold our beer while we walk you through each and every Indy brewery.
Big Lug Brewing Co. | Owners Ed and Eddie (no, there is not an Edd involved, to our knowledge) are the masterminds behind this brewery. Its patio opens right up to the Monon Trail so you can walk, run, or bike home.
Kismetic Beer Company | This BYO food spot opened in 2022. It focuses on lower ABV and lager styles served in a chic, retro-future taproom.
Black Circle | This brewery opened in 2016 and started producing its own spirits as well in 2022. As “Indy’s home for heavy music,” its event calendar is a nonstop lineup of heavy metal + drag shows.
Broad Ripple Brew Pub | An English-style pub with a vintage feel, Broad Ripple Brew Pub hit the scene as Indy’s very first brew pub in 1990. On Wednesdays, its brews are $2 off from 4 to 8 p.m.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Dads accept IOUs, right? If you haven’t gotten around to getting a gift for the father figure in your life yet, we’ve got you covered with some easy local subscriptions + memberships you can lock down in seconds. Mug club, anyone?
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