BUTTER organizers expect to surpass $1 million in sales this year. | Photo via BUTTER
Attention, art lovers. Weâre here to brush you up on one of our cityâs largest celebrations of creativity, returning soon to Indy for its fifth year.
What | Dubbed âAmericaâs equitable fine art fair,â BUTTER Fine Art Fair will showcase artwork by 50 artists from Circle City and beyond.
When | Make plans to attend Thursday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 31. Get the full schedule with performances, conversations, and after parties.
Where | BUTTER is held at The Stutz in the heart of Indy.
Who | Over the years, BUTTER has welcomed 46,000+ attendees and sold a combined total of $903,000 worth of artwork, with all proceeds from artwork going directly back to the artist.
Why | The purpose of BUTTER is âto honor and amplify the value and worth of Black artists, serving as a new model for economic justice in the arts and a catalyst for career transformation.â
Books & Rooks Chess Club | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to compete in chess in the libraryâs atrium.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
âBridgertonâ Trivia | 5:45-8:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $7 | Dearest, gentle readers â put your knowledge of the Netflix drama to the test while sipping craft beer.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Buffalo Bisons vs. Indianapolis Indians | 6:35 p.m. | Victory Field | $15+ | Snag half-price tickets for TJ McConnell Night, which features a meet-and-greet with the Indiana Pacers point guard.
Thursday, Aug. 28
âPrince: Sign Oâ The Timesâ | Thursday, Aug. 28-Sunday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Indiana State Museum | $17+ | Blending concert footage and cinematic storytelling, this IMAX film captures the magic that makes Princeâs legacy timeless.
Luke Bryan | 7 p.m. | Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville | $41+ | Spend an evening with the star behind chart-toppers like âCountry Girl (Shake It For Me)â and âThatâs My Kind of Night.â
đ€ Empathy experts take the stage in this local series
Presented by The Orchard School
Perfect for both families and the broader community, this event is made possible by lead sponsor The National Bank of Indianapolis. | Photos provided by The Orchard School
The Orchard Schoolâs Dignity Center is marking a major milestone this year (hello, Vigintennial) â and youâre invited to participate in the celebration.
Architectural details date back more than 125 years in this newly listed residence on North Alabama Street. Take a look around the 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home, featuring a front porch fit for coffee chats and a formal dining room ideal for hosting parties.
Eat
Lettuce celebrate. Bru Burger Bar makes the best burger in Indiana, according to Readerâs Digest. Bonus: Its Mass Ave location is a lovely spot to dine al fresco and people-watch.
Ranked
No. 1. Thatâs where Zionsville Community High School just ranked in a report of the best high schools in Indianapolis. Across the US, almost 18,000 schools were ranked using metrics like academic performance and college preparation. (US News & World Report)
The Word
Can you pronounce âLoogootee?â Donât worry, youâre not alone. Thatâs the hardest place to pronounce in all of Indiana, according to a new study by Preply. Around Circle City, our street names are typically easier to say, and have plenty of history behind them.
Stat
54%. Thatâs the percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol â the lowest number recorded since tracking began in 1939. If youâre part of the 46% taking a break from booze (but still want a delicious drink), peruse our list of Naptownâs alcohol-free sips.
Asked
âJust make sure if you fail, you did what you wanted to do.â Pop quiz â is this quote from Indyâs own David Letterman or Taylor Swift? Take a guess.
Pets
Forget Whiskers and Mittens â Charlie is the most popular cat name in Indiana, according to a new study. Have a better moniker in mind for a feline friend? Meet adoptable cats at IndyHumane who still need a name â and a home. (Newsweek)
Sports
Could Indiana football pull off another College Football Playoff run? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indiana Hoosierswith Locked Onâs daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
Psst â you might be overpaying for flights. Get flight alerts to dream destinations during Goingâs biggest sale ever, with 53% off memberships until Sunday, August 31.*
Canât decide which beer to try? Get a flight. | Photo by @thetapbeer
Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person? Either way, nothing cures the Monday blues like a craft brew.
Hold our beer while we walk you through Circle Cityâs breweries â youâll be feeling hoptomistic in no time. St. Joseph Brewery | The historic church this microbrewery calls home was built in 1879. It pays cheeky homage to its unique history with brews like âSt. Juiciferâ and âPew Buster.â
Kismetic Beer Company | This female-owned, BYO food spot opened in 2022. It focuses on lower ABV and lager styles served in a chic, retro-future taproom.
Books & Brews | This brewery is perfect for those who like their literary-themed ale with a side of $3 used books. It also hosts weekly open mic nights and on Wednesdays and Sundays, kids eat free.
Sunflowâs premium beach accessories, perfect for one last summer hurrah this Labor Day. Good news: Sunflowâs biggest sale of the year starts today, with 20% off sitewide.
đ The best-selling Shore Thing Chair reclines to three positions and is built to last, thanks to a rust-resistant frame + water-resistant marine fabrics.
đȘž Newly launched this summer, the Tall Sand Dune Chair has all the iconic features of Sunflowâs chairs, just 17 inches off the ground.
đ Looking for shade without blocking your ocean view? Say hello to the newly launched and patent-pending Happy Hut Cabana â and goodbye to awkward beach umbrellas.*
The fun doesnât 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.
Fall items are hitting the shelves, and these five vintage finds are trending: Hudson Bay blankets, brown + white transferware, Mary Maxim sweaters, copper molds, and tramp art boxes.
If youâre a thrift shopper like me, hereâs your sign to dive into the local bins and see what you can snag.
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