We’ll be sending you our newsletter for the next five days, but if you’re not feeling it after that, we’ll call it quits — no action required. If you like what you see, click any link in this email, and each morning, we’ll keep sending the most relevant news, events, and updates from around Indianapolis. Our newsletters are completely free to receive and you can unsubscribe at any time.
🧶 Warm fuzzy vibes only
Look around you when out in nature — hygge is everywhere. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Level up your cozy game with a little bit of hygge this winter.
Pronounced “hyoo-guh,” the Danish word roughly translates to “warm coziness.” It’s all about those candle-lit, cozy blanket, hot tea vibes.
Here are 10 ways you can master the art of hygge with local goods while we wait for spring.
Can you dig it? After closing its doors in September, DIGS will reopen on Thursday, April 2. The garden center won’t be the only thing blooming soon — the event space + dog park will also return, and a future bar is in the works.
Biz
In a live music industry dominated by massive arenas + stadiums, small venues are still trying to find their spotlight. Here’s your backstage pass to how local independent venue owners are keeping their doors open — and how you can help keep the music playing. (IBJ)
Drink
Get ready to check in to the new Hotel Tango. The Fletcher Place distillery announced it’s under new ownership, with new drinks + Black Dog Brewing Company beers on tap soon. But don’t worry — the team promised the cocktails and vibe you love aren’t going anywhere.
Try This
If you were excited about snow returning this week, we can’t relate — but we can direct your attention to the Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge, taking place Thursday, March 5 through Saturday, March 7 at Eagle Creek Park. Register now.
History
How much do you know about Martindale-Brightwood? As Black History Month wraps up, it’s the perfect time to visit Polk Stables’ museum to learn about the historically Black neighborhood. (WTHR)
Environment
Buzzworthy news: Hummingbirds are on their way back to the eastern US after wintering in Mexico and South America. Here’s when they’ll arrive in Indy.
Featured Deal
Spend $50 on woman-owned cannabis brand TribeTokes and get a free pack of THC Libido Lift Gummies with purchase. Think: Stock up on top-reviewed CBD sleep gummies or enjoy a clean buzz from pineapple Delta 9 gummies. Use code VDAYGUMMY before the deal ends.†*
The Buy
Products we think every pet lover should have:
👕 Whether you’re the proud pet parent of a dog, cat, lizard, or hamster, show them off on a custom t-shirt.
🧹 Easily remove pet hair from carpets + upholstery thanks to the No. 1 best-selling Chom Chom hair and lint remover.
📷 Keep an eye on your four-legged friend with an indoor pet camera that’s under $30.
🧼 Make bath time a breeze with these pet bathing gloves that have soft bristles for easy grooming.
Are you smarter than an... opossum? Hoosier Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation resident opossum Cooper is filling out a NCAA tournament bracket for the first time, and he’s challenging you to best him. Prizes include a private guided tour of the rescue and “a personalized photo of Cooper judging you.” Consider me all in.
}})
