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🃏 Gotcha, Indy
Honestly, we think the views from the Cloud Line would be pretty incredible. | Photo by @indygobus
The joke’s on you — Indy knows how to celebrate April Fools’ Day.
We put on our journalism caps, sifted through Instagram, and busted some of the silliest pranks local businesses and organizations played on us this year.
The 16th Street Bridge is set to close for two years on Monday, June 1 — and some Haughville and Near West Side residents + businesses have concerns. Learn why, or gather to discuss the project tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. (WTHR)
Heads up: The deadline to register to vote in time for the May 5 primary is Monday, April 6. Here’s how to register or check your status. (Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Concert
Calling everyone who played “Rock Band” religiously circa 2008:Deep Purple and Kansas are coming to Everwise Amphitheater on Monday, Aug. 24. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Announced
In other concert news, Symphony on the Prairie released its 2026 lineup, with everything from a Sabrina Carpenter sing-along concert to a “Star Wars” symphony on the schedule. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 7. (WTHR)
Closed
The Gaucho’s Fire restaurant at 3746 E. 82nd St. has closed. However, its location at The Garage remains open — and a new express storefront is coming soon to the Greenwood Mall.
The Buy
Sprucing up the house? Shop fresh rugs and runners that will brighten your home for spring:
🏡 These gorgeous area rugs aren’t just pretty to look at — they’re non-slip, thin enough to fit under doors, and low-pile so dust and dander won’t get trapped.
🚪 Treat the front porch to a 4.7-star rated striped or buffalo check doormat that’s easy to wipe down, vacuum, or throw in the wash.
🌼 Fill the whole room with a vintage floral rug that’s machine washable and complete with non-slip backing.
👟 Add a new look and extra safety to stairs with rubber backed stair treads — just place and go with no adhesive needed.
🛁 Your bath mat has seen a lot of feet — shop a fresh one that’s ultra-absorbent and non-slip for under $20.
This is not an April Fool’s joke: Hometown hero John Green announced his first novel for adults “Hollywood, Ending” will be published on Sept. 22. You can get the synopsis and preorder it now.
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