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🎨 Murals, massages, and Myriad, oh my
You’ll recognize Neal Artistry’s murals on businesses around Indy, like this one on Northside Paws Veterinary Care. | Photo by Neal Artistry
Knock knock — it’s time for your first monthly installment of reader-recommended local businesses. In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re sharing small shops, studios, services, and stays that readers like you love.
Health + wellness
Myriad Fitness + Yoga
Founded in 2011, this gym offers something for everyone, from HYROX training to weightlifting coaching to karate to aerial yoga and beyond. Bonus: If you need to fit some zen into your busy schedule, many yoga classes are also streamed over Zoom.
Myriad Fitness + Yoga began as downtown Indy’s original CrossFit affiliate, known at the time as CrossFit NapTown.
Neal Artistry
Neal Artistry has designed murals and art pieces for dozens of Indianapolis mainstays, from the iconic “The Star” tarot card piece inside Thieves to the colorful Tito’s bottle splashed across the interior of Turntable.
Personal services
Tyler Mason Salon + Spa
As the official salon of the Colts cheerleaders, Tyler Mason’s services include everything from haircuts, coloring, and extensions to professional makeup services, waxes, and massages.
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Proponents of Rethink Coalition’s proposal say it will spur economic development for surrounding neighborhoods and reduce crashes in the congested area.
Indy Chamber and Rethink Coalition released designs for a reimagined I-65 and I-70 corridor near Fletcher Place and Fountain Square, proposing a rebuilt, partially recessed freeway capped with 17 acres of land. Learn more about the $500 million concept. (IBJ)
Travel
While travelers flying through IND have reported normal wait times so far this week, hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled due to the partial government shutdown. Get there early — you can use any extra time to grab an airport meal. (WTHR)
Development
Time to throw in the... axe. Bad Axe Throwing is closing as the buildings at 231 and 235 S. Meridian St. are being converted into a single development housing a restaurant, music venue, and bar. See more project details. (IBJ)
Opening
Clothing shop Retrograde will celebrate its grand opening at 1114 Prospect St. on Friday, April 3. It offers punk, goth, emo, and vintage clothing styles in a neon + checkerboard space that looks like Editor Shea’s dream teenage bedroom.
Hoosier
Can you spell “collegiality?” Muncie seventh grader Leo Furlong can — and after doing so correctly, he’s heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the third straight year. See how he placed in his last two outings. Good luck, Leo. (WTHR)
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Post of the Day
Catch Win uses a simple card system instead of quarters and allows you to trade in a bunch of smaller prizes for a bigger one. | Video by @the317agent
Remember begging your parents for a couple quarters so you could maneuver a sticky joystick around a glass box in the hopes of capturing a slowly decaying stuffed animal that probably smells like cigarettes? Claw machines have come a long way — see for yourself at Indy’s first “clawade” at 6346 E. 82nd St.
One of the best deals this spring: 60% off a lifetime subscription with Babbel. Whether you’re planning a trip, eager to connect with your community, or simply want to stretch your mind, Babbel can help you speak your desired language out loud in as little as three weeks through just 10 minutes of practice a day.
March Madness news is already abundant, with Lucas Oil Stadium revealing the official court design for the Final Four and Coca-Cola launching limited-edition cans. Keep an eye out at the end of March for our guide to all the events celebrating the tournament.
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