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🌳 Come to your census
You can find this wall of drawers in the Genealogy room at the Indiana State Museum. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Have you ever wondered how deep your Hoosier roots are?
Starting the genealogy process might seem overwhelming, but Indy has a wealth of free resources to help you trace your family tree. Pro tip: Start by listing out your parents’, grandparents’, and great-grandparents’ names, along with biographical info like birth, marriage, and death dates and locations.
The library also offers one-on-one family history and DNA testing consultations once a month.
Why not take a stroll along the Canal while you’re at it?
Photo by INDYtoday team
Indiana Historical Society
When you’ve checked all the resources at the library, walk across the street to the Indiana Historical Society, where you’ll find indexes and research guides related to your family history.
The Broad Ripple Art Fair returns for its 54th year on Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17. Shop one-of-a-kind pieces from 185 artists from across the country — plus enjoy crafts, glassblowing + iron pouring demos, live music, food trucks, and more. Get tickets.
Eat
If you can’t imagine attending the Indy 500 without carb loading with a few layered donuts first, we have good news. Parlor Doughnuts has opened a pop-up location at 1402 Main St. in Speedway.
Active
Matcha all the time. Yoga, occasionally. Matcha bar Recess announced it’s kicking off a yoga series in its backyard space — keep an eye out for more details coming soon.
Gallery
Already missing the energy of basketball’s best weekend? Relive highlights from team practices, Fan Fest, the music festival, and more. (WTHR)
Ranked
Getting a tax refund this year? According to this study, Indianapolis is the No. 5 city with the biggest regrets about spending past refunds. We’ll just, um, remove the Louboutins from our cart now.
Concert
Would you drive to Louisville to see Busta Rhymes + Fantasia live? We would — and that’s why we’re excited about the Sky Soul Festival taking the stage at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Aug. 8. It also features immersive art + wellness experiences. Get tickets.
Post of the Day
For those also tracking the drama between Portnoy and Caitlin Clark, we’re happy to tell you that the two are back in contact and still friends. | Photo by @sams_square_pie
Final Four weekend saw dozens of high-profile celebrities descend upon Indy — among them pizza pundit Dave Portnoy, who stopped at Sam’s Square Pie for some ‘za.
A casual maxi skirt with a flattering high-rise design, ultra-soft material, and pockets. Slip it on for an afternoon running errands, dress it up for dinner with friends, and everything in between.
In news that could not be more handpicked for me, Turntable is hosting a Broadway rave on Saturday, May 9. Get tickets while I prepare my “Cats” bodysuit.
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