Earth, Wind & Fire last performed in Indy on July 23, 2025. | Photo by Craig ONeal via Creative Commons
Earth, Wind & Fire has one eternal question for you: “Do you remember the 21st night of September?”
If you don’t, take a quick trip through Indianapolis history to learn about some 21st nights — and their neighboring days — of September that were chasin’ the clouds away.
1822: William Conner purchased 80 acres now known as Traders Point to establish an area for Native Americans and French traders to do business.
1832: The town of Indianapolis was incorporated.
1853: Indianapolis’s Union Depot, the first of its kind in the US to serve competing railroad lines, opened.
1859: Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at Masonic Hall.
1863: Crown Hill Cemetery was incorporated.
1874: The first Purdue University class was held with 39 students.
1905: The United Brethren of Christ founded Indiana Central University, later renamed the University of Indianapolis in 1986.
1931: Indianapolis Municipal Airport was dedicated on the city’s southwest side.
1974: Market Square Arena opened.
2000: Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its first United States Grand Prix.
Asked
Asked
Who was the first musical act to perform at Market Square Arena in September 1974?
A. Led Zeppelin B. Elvis C. Bill Gaither D. Glen Campbell
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Sports
The Indy Fuel is skating back into hockey season, and they rink you should join the party. Stop by the team’s open house this Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. for a jersey reveal, coach chat, giveaways, a blood drive, and more fun for the whole family.
Film
Heartland International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 9, screening 100+ new films from indie gems to future awards darlings. Two of them feature Oscar winners with Hoosier ties — can you guess who? (WTHR)
Festival
It’s Latinx Heritage Month, and Indy’s Global Village is throwing a free Latino Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27. Swing by for live mariachi music, food from Fritanga Nicaraguense, Latino vendors, a heritage exhibit, and more.
Concert
This news is as cowboy as it gets. Country musician Riley Green is coming to Ruoff Music Center on Thursday, June 25. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
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Indy is the No. 47 best city for coffee lovers in the US, per a new WalletHub report, which used metrics like average cost and cafes per capita. Whether you order something simple or take pleasure in making baristas’ mornings more complicated, we’ve got plenty of stellar coffee shops.
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Post of the Day
Since its construction, the Artsgarden has been a focal point of the Circle Centre Mall. | Photo by @artscouncilindy
Happy 30th birthday to the Artsgarden. If you have a favorite memory of the iconic Indy landmark, share it with us.
A great way to get a sparkling clean toilet: Splash Foam Cleaner. Clean stains, toilet rings, and more without forceful scrubbing thanks to Splash Foam’s revolutionary cleaning formula. Just pour, let it foam, and flush. Bonus: It leaves your bathroom smelling clean.*
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A few of my houseplants have been looking a little sad due to new sunlight restrictions imposed by my baby’s sleep schedule — which is why I’m stoked for the grand opening of Ginger Root Plant Co. The shop at 211 W. Main St. Ste. 201 in Carmel will be giving away succulents to the first 50 customers at its grand opening at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
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