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After Indiana debuted a new “blackout” license plate, several of our readers wrote in to tell us about their specialty license plates.
All plates are perfect — but we’ve made our pick: The environmental plate. Not only does it benefit Indiana wildlife — the eagle and sun design is pretty cool. And, it was the first specialty plate in the state.
Shout out to reader Laura M. who tipped us off.
Events
Events
Thursday, July 24
“The SpongeBob Musical” | Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Indianapolis | $26+ | Take a dive down to Bikini Bottom with this high-energy stage show.
Sarah Sherman | Thursday, July 24-Saturday, July 26 | Times vary | Helium Comedy Club | $38+ | The costar of Adam Sandler’s film, “You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!” will bring her popular live show to Indy.
Friday, July 25
Back To School Bash! | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Event Nest Carmel, Carmel | $13 | Play Bingo, enjoy some ice cream, and captivate the kids with storytime.
Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood Tour | 7 p.m. | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | $120+ | Resale tickets are still available for this country music singer known for hits like “Dirt on My Boots.”
Saturday, July 26
SipEasy Grand Opening | 3-8 p.m. | The AMP | Free | This community bar space designed for sipping and sharing is celebrating its grand opening.
Indianapolis Indians vs. Toledo Mud Hens | 7:05 p.m. | Victory Field | $15+ | The ballpark turns into Hawkins for the night with “Stranger Things” photo ops, in-game entertainment, jersey giveaways, and of course, Demogorgons.
Sunday, July 27
Broad Ripple Sidewalk Sale | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Broad Ripple Village | Explore local businesses like Aidan’s Vintage and Indy Creative House at this outdoor market.
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Matador will be decorated with artwork ranging from Banksy to local artist Jason Myers. | Image courtesy of Matador
Coming Soon
A new tapas restaurant is coming to Carmel. By late August, Matador will take over the space formerly occupied by Italian eatery, Tre. We’re looking forward to the flights of sangria.
Restaurant Roundup
Speaking of new restaurants… We had four restaurants open this July alone — with plenty more on the way. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Weather
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for today. Keep up with the advisory. Find one of several cooling centers around town.
Festival
If you think martinis are the drink of the summer — do we have an event for you. The Indy Lemon Drop Festival is Saturday, July 26 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 and get you access to ice-cold lemon drops in a variety of flavors.
Development
We have an update on the low-barrier shelter slated for the corner of Shelby and Georgia streets. The city just broke ground on the 150-bed housing hub, and it’s expected to open in 2027. (CBS4)
Biz
Ernst & Young LLP is relocating its Indianapolis office to the Bottleworks District. The global firm will occupy a 15,440-sqft space. With all office space now fully leased, Bottleworks continues to grow as a hotspot for business.
History
Do you remember Indy in the 1980s? Take a walk down memory lane with IndyStar’s gallery featuring big acts (and bigger hair). (IndyStar)
Sports
What player moves do the Pacers care about the most besides their own? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indiana Pacerswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
Big milestone alert: Hensley Legal Group is about to hand out its 50,000th backpack to an Indiana student — and your student can be part of the celebration. HLG is hosting a Backpacks 4 Good giveaway event in Fishers on Saturday, July 26. Learn more + pre-register your student to snag a backpack.*
Travel
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The Alchemist is serving up golden vibes in the old West Fork building. | Photo by @theindyfoodcouple
There’s just something about the vibe of live music in a coffee shop. Grab your berets and turtlenecks — here are a few coffee shops around Indy that will have you tapping your toes while you sip espresso.
The Alchemist — Check out its jazz nights every two weeks. Your next chance will be Wednesday, July 30 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A deluxe four-piece lunch set by BENTGO, currently 20% off on Nordstrom Rack. Your meal prep dreams are about to realized with these stackable, divided lunch containers, built-in matching utensils, and a water-resistant pouch that keeps food warm or cool for hours.
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.
Lately I’ve been trying to do more things with my daughter that celebrate our Japanese heritage.
Did you know? We are currently in the middle of Tanabata, a festival centered around a legend about star-crossed lovers. To celebrate, the Carmel Clay History Museum will offer origami crafts and dance performances on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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