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🚲 Black history around Indianapolis
Fancy a fall walk on the Trail? This year, you’ll have two new routes you can take. | Photo by @indyculturaltrail
History is more than what you can read in a book, and this Black History Month, you can see important locations from the past for yourself.
Take a tour of these monuments and buildings that commemorate Indianapolis’ Black history.
Madam Walker Legacy Center
This iconic block-long flatiron building opened in 1927 as a center for the community with a drugstore, a beauty salon + school, a restaurant, offices, a ballroom, and a 1,500-seat theater.
Today, the building and non-profit organization host community events, art exhibitions, concerts, and more — with the goal of preserving Walker’s legacy. Learn more about her story.
The Major Taylor mural was unveiled in 2021 at 11 S. Meridian St.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Major Taylor Velodrome
Indianapolis-born bicyclist Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was the first Black athlete to achieve championship status in any competitive sport, earning three US and two world championship titles between 1898 and 1910.
The velodrome (an arena built specifically for track cycling) named in his honor is one of only 21 velodromes in the US. It hosts weekly training, racing, and open track events between April and September.
300. That’s roughly how many straight hours Indy shivered in below-freezing temps — our 17th-longest stretch in recorded history. But the cold weather isn’t done with us yet. (WTHR)
Development
As the Fishers Event Center keeps attracting high-profile concerts and sporting events, the city announced it will build a “luxury lifestyle hotel” right next door. Developers will break ground on the property, which was previously slated for the canceled Chicken N Pickle complex, in May. (IBJ)
Concert
When you think Tim McGraw, I hope you think... about getting tickets to his concert, pulling into Ruoff Music Center on Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Drink
Winners drink milk. Commemorative Indy 500 milk bottles are back at a grocery store near you — see which drivers are featured on which bottles. (WTHR)
Arts
Speaking of the Indy 500, five local artists have been selected to create the welcoming artwork for race weekend. Learn more about Kirsten Anderson, Kenyon Mason, Philip Ramilo, Jonathan Carr, and Kylene Dolen. (WTHR)
Try This
Did you know? The First Friday of every month brings free, unexpected happenings across Indianapolis. Art galleries and creative spaces stay open late, welcoming Hoosiers to explore new sights and sounds. Not sure where to start? Check the Indy Arts Council’s list of hot spots to begin your gallery hop.*
Ranked
How often do you fake sick to get out of things? A recent study found that Indy’s actually pretty honest, ranking No. 27 out of 40 major US cities for frequency of imaginary ailments. But can you guess which city has the most fakers?
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The Buy
It’s almost time for the perfect holiday to tell your friends how you feel: Galentine’s Day. Treat the bestie in your life to a February 13 gift that says, I’m grateful for you.
Inspired by Major Taylor’s cycling legacy? Join the Indy Swap Meet at Arsenal Tech High School this Saturday, Feb. 7, where 90+ vendors will be selling used bikes, parts, and accessories. At the end of the event, you can join a social 12-mi ride to test your new gear — RSVP in advance.
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