Imagine catching the sunset over Morse Reservoir on your own boat. | Photo by @lauraquinn2748
There’s no better way to beat the end-of-summer heat than with a day on the water, but what do you do if you don’t own a watercraft?
Enter the Airbnb of boats: Getmyboat. From canoes to jetskis to powerboats, you can rent someone else’s watercraft and hit the lake or the river.
Here are just a few of the local options we found:
White River pontoon: This boat seats eight guests, and you’ll get the chance to put on your captain hat.
Geist Lake pontoon: This boat is available with or without a captain + boasts 19 5-star reviews.
Morse Reservoir pontoon: If you’re looking for a more all-inclusive experience, this boat comes with its own captain, as well as sunscreen, towels, flotation devices, and ice-cold family-friendly beverages.
Eagle Creek sailboat: Become one with nature on a serene, expertly captained sail around Eagle Creek.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Woodruff Place Neighborhood Walking Tour | 6:30-8 p.m. | Woodruff Place Town Hall | $17+ | Stroll the historic tree-lined esplanades on a guided tour of Indy’s first planned residential suburb.
Monthly Yoga for Mental Health | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tinker House Events | $13 | Embrace mental wellness while benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
BabyTron | 8 p.m. | Old National Centre | $43+ | Spend your Wednesday night with this Detroit rapper known for his rapid-fire punchlines.
Thursday, Aug. 21
North Church Farmers Market | 4-6 p.m. | North United Methodist Church | Price of purchase | Stock up on produce, meats, and other farm-fresh items at this bi-weekly market.
Wheelthrowing Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Arts for Lawrence Visual Arts Center | $45+ | Discover the art of clay in this hands-on class — you’ll even get to create up to three pots to keep.
Friday, Aug. 22
Tacklebox Tom’s Park n Party | 5 p.m. | Duke’s Indy | Price of purchase | Snack on fried chicken + sip cold beer while you check out vintage cars in the honky-tonk’s parking lot.
Fall Exhibition Series Opening Reception | 5-8 p.m. | Indianapolis Arts Center | Free | Be one of the first to see the center’s new fall exhibitions spanning topics from AI in contemporary art to sculptures inspired by natural geologic forces.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Pitch A Single Friend | 6-10 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech | $22 | Watch (or participate) as 16 of Indy’s most eligible singles will be pitched to the audience by their best friends.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show | 6:30-9 p.m. | Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing | $74 | Keep your eyes peeled to identify the culprit in a true crime murder mystery while feasting on a three-course dinner.
Signature55 Carmel, a proposed mixed-use development geared toward active older adults, has advanced to Carmel’s City Council for review. If approved, the project would span more than four acres on Old Meridian Street + include housing units, amenities, dedicated park space, a parking garage, and public restrooms. (IndyStar)
Sports
The Indiana Pacers are keeping the good times rolling with Coach Rick Carlisle — he’s been offered a multiyear contract extension to keep leading the ‘Cers. In other basketball news, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is officially out for the rest of the season due to a right knee injury. (Indiana Business Journal)
Biz
Historic, 106-year-old jewelry store Windsor Jewelry will reopen in its original location on Meridian Street after an extensive renovation by its new owners. Visit the grand re-opening celebration this Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for merchandise discounts and raffles, plus a champagne toast.
Stat
“Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” — except for maybe one in Indianapolis. Circle City ranked as the No. 2 top trending destinations for Labor Day weekend travel based on a 520% increase in year-over-year searches. With unique spots to stay like this, can we really blame them? (HomeToGo)
Development
The Signia by Hilton hotel is continuing to rise up, with developers sharing that 36 of the building’s planned 38 floors have been completed. The hotel — set to be Indy’s tallest — is expected to fully open in 2026, contributing to $2.3 billion in renewed convention business. (IndyStar)
Number
$40,000+. That’s how much the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank raised during its 10th Meating the Need fundraiser, allowing the nonprofit to purchase a record-breaking 5,135 pounds of meat. Read: That’s enough for 20,540 meals, which will be distributed out of 27 Hamilton County food pantries. (WISH)
Plan Ahead
Get ready to savor and sip the day away when the 5th annual Chicken + Beer Festival returns to Indy on Saturday, Oct. 18. Expect bites and bevs from more than 40 Indy vendors, plus live music and eating challenges. Tickets are already on sale. (Indianapolis Recorder)
Award
Know of an Indy business leader who is making a lasting, positive impact on their company? Nominate them for the inaugural CEO of the Year + C-Suite Awards through Friday, Sept. 5. Awardees will be honored on Dec. 2 at an exclusive reception + published in a special edition on Dec. 5. (Indiana Business Journal)
Listen
Notre Dame is finished with fall camp and are now gearing up for the season opener against the Miami Hurricanes. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
500+. That’s how many small businesses, manufacturers, and local companies have posted jobs on Job Board. Try it for yourself. Post unlimited job listings for free + get connected with top local talent.
Restaurant Roundup
🍽️ Consider your dinner plans covered
Pro tip: Hachi Machi’s steak hibachi burrito is a customer favorite. | Photo by @hachimachipanasian
Dining in Indy is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. Check out a few of these spots that have opened over the last month.
Dusk Lounge
This Mass Ave. eatery is combining Mediterranean flavors with speakeasy-style nightlife + cocktails.
West Fork Social House
The lounge’s second location inside The Bulldog serves craft coffee during the day and whiskey-forward cocktails + elevated bar bites in the afternoon.
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.
Earlier this week, I had one of my greatest thrifting finds to date: I secured myself a new reading chair valued at ~$500+ from the Salvation Army store for a whopping $60. While deals like these aren’t always guaranteed, I challenge you all to see if you can find one that beats it around Indy’s antique + vintage shopping scene.
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