Whether you’re a sports fanatic or just look good in blue, here’s your playbook for the season.
Honoring a legend
Following the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay in May, this will be the first season under the ownership of his daughters: Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson. As a tribute, the Colts will wear a black jersey patch featuring Irsay’s signature at each game.
Chow down while you cheer
Come hungry to Lucas Oil Stadium. Executive Chef David Dyrek will debut nine concourse eats, eight suite dishes, and seven plant varieties in the Culinary Garden.
The Fray | 7 p.m. | Holliday Park | $187+ | It’s the hottest ticket in town — sing along to “How to Save a Life” at this sold-out show on the album’s 20th anniversary tour.
Friday, Aug. 15
Goo Goo Dolls | 7:30 p.m. | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | $182+ | Dashboard Confessional will join the rock band on the “Summer Anthem Tour.”
Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Indianapolis Art Center and the Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant | $10+ | Watch documentaries and Q+As on a range of topics, from historical figures to personal journeys.
Saturday, Aug. 16
William Lee Martin | 7-8:30 p.m. | Shelton Auditorium | $45+ | Your sides will be in stitches when this Texas-born storyteller and comedian grabs the mic.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Summer Sips + Shops | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tinker House Events | Cost of purchase | Browse goods from 13 local vendors with a caffeinated bev from PROVIDER Cafe in hand.
A new hi-fi listening experience is heading to Noblesville
Presented by Clancy's Hospitality
This one’s going to hit all the right notes. | Photo courtesy of Clancy’s Hospitality
Soon, downtown Noblesville will welcome The Pretender, a hi-fi listening bar inspired by the 1976 Jackson Browne song.
Housed at 818 Logan St., it’s designed for serious music lovers — offering small plates, craft drinks, and an immersive sound experience. Expect vinyl-era nostalgia with modern style, thanks to a custom hi-fi system by Uncanned Music and interiors by Phanomen/design.
Deep-fried ribs and alligator. That’s what’s on the menu at Tie-Breakers, a new concept from the team behind The Whistle Stop. The sports bar is set to open this fall on Mass Ave in the former MacNiven’s Restaurant and Bar space. (Indianapolis Business Journal)
Trending
Machine Gun Kelly surprised fans with an impromptu show at Turner’s Bar and Grill on Tuesday night. Mere hours before doors opened, the concert announcement was sent to folks who signed up for email blasts. Were you one of the lucky ones in the crowd? (IndyStar)
Edu
Bon voyage, Bulldogs — Butler University is taking “study abroad” to a whole new level. The university plans to launch a first-of-its-kind program called Butler Overseas in 2027, allowing students to study on six continents and earn a Bachelor’s degree in three years. (CBS 4)
Real Estate
A new affordable housing complex opened this week on Indy’s southside. City Heights Apartments, which cost around $69 million to construct, features 200 units reserved for people who earn 60% or less of the area’s median income. Take a look inside. (IndyStar)
Ranked
Bottleworks Hotel is the best boutique hotel in the US, according to USA Today readers. Housed inside an old Coca-Cola bottling plant, the property was lauded for its architectural throwbacks, modern amenities, luxurious bar, and billiards saloon.
Shop
Windsor Jewelry, a 106-year-old shop near Monument Circle, will unveil an “extensive” renovation during a grand reopening party on Saturday, Aug. 23. In-stock inventory will be 10% off, and previous customers will receive a 25% discount.
Sports
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Try This
Delicious bites? Check. Tasty cocktails? Check. Happy Hour at The Fountain Room is the happy hour spot. Check out some of our favorite bites + sips and see how to experience it for yourself.*
Travel
The ingredients to a quintessential fall day include a stroll through an apple orchard, a bike ride through the countryside, and a hearty Amish-style meal. You can find all of these fall activities — and more — in one place: Elkhart County. Plan a trip (hint: It’s only a three-hour drive away).*
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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.
If you’re feeling FOMO from the Machine Gun Kelly pop-up concert, don’t fret. There’s plenty of live music to look forward to in Indy, like Billy Idol later this month + Pierce The Veil in October.
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