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Event Spotlight
National Celebrate Trails Day is a great excuse to hop on your bike + ride to Broad Ripple for a scoop of ice cream. | Photo courtesy of Visit Indy
Happy trails, Indy. Tomorrow is National Celebrate Trails Day, as well as the official launch of The Trailways, a connected network of more than 800 miles of trails across central Indiana.
If that wasn’t cool enough already, businesses along many of the trails will be offering specials as part of the TrailMixer party, running tomorrow, April 25 through Sunday, May 3. We’re talking free coffee, complimentary customizable hats, bilingual yoga, birdwalks, and much more.
Former Carmel mayor Jim Brainard outlined how Broad Ripple could become a self-sustaining civic district through tax mechanisms for new businesses and sponsored events.
Nonprofit Friends of Broad Ripple Village released a vision for the future of the neighborhood, recommending beautification efforts and key “gateway” redevelopments over the next 15 years — and we’re kind of starstruck. See for yourself. (IndyStar)
Watch
Newfields announced the lineup for the 50th anniversary of its Summer Nights Film Series. Check the schedule before tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 5 at 11 a.m. — we’re eyeing “Some Like It Hot,” “Cabaret,” and “The Fifth Element.”
Try This
Dust off your crystal ball — it’s time for the annual Colts’ Schedule Challenge, in which you can predict the team’s 18-week season schedule for a chance to win Super Bowl tickets. Try your luck here through Thursday, April 30. (WTHR)
Shop
Tomorrow, April 25, is Independent Bookstore Day. Make a dent in your TBR list by visiting a few of our favorite local bookstores.
Feel Good
A group of Anderson University grads are setting out to prove that caterpillars aren’t slow. Meet the runners attempting to break the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Half Marathon in a Five-Person Costume” at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. (WTHR)
Tech
According to a CBRE analysis, Indianapolis is the No. 42 top tech market in the US and Canada. The ranking looked across 13 metrics ranging from tech talent concentration to office rents. Learn about some top employers.
Finance
If your budget feels tighter than it used to, it might be time to rethink a few everyday expenses. Read this list of 19 money-saving strategies and create a little breathing room in your budget.*
The Buy
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Shop some of our favorite unique gifts for the occasion at five different price points.
💖 Under 10: These mini vase fridge magnets spell out “mom” + include decorative blooms that can last a lifetime.
💖 Under $25: This magnolia bloom candle features hand-crafted petals and leaves + doubles as a decorative accent.
💖 Under $50: Let them know how much they mean to you with this embroidered mom of the year baseball hat.
💖 Under $75: Never let their coffee or tea go cold thanks to this sleek mug warmer with real-time temperature control.
💖 Under $100: Spark laughter with this charming thou shall not try me needlepoint pillow.
As an Indy transplant, I had no idea that the iconic namesake of Fountain Square is not the original fountain — in fact, it’s the third iteration. Check out Indianapolis Monthly’s review of its history, and reply to this email if you have any stories or pictures of its past that you’d like to share.
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