☕ Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Company, 647 Virginia Ave.

Celebrate the change of season with a Stocking Stuffer Latte with orange + chocolate or a Pecan-Cascara Latte made complete with star anise and piloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar).

☕ Parlor Public House, 600 E Ohio St., Suite B

Visit this Insta-worthy coffee + cocktail joint and sip on its new drink — a Masala Chai with butter cookie syrup with sprinkles on top called Nana’s Kitchen.

☕ Mocha Nut Coffee Shop, 1625 E. Southport Rd.

Battle winter winds with a Candy Cane Mocha or a Classic Eggnog Latte in your hands. Want something a bit spicier? Try this south side coffee shop’s Ginger Peppercorn Latte.

🍸 Baby’s, 2147 N. Talbott St.

Made with apricot liqueur, cognac, orgeat (almond syrup), black walnut bitters + lemon, the Squirrel Friend is great to sip with pals.

🍎 Ash & Elm Cider Co., 1301 E. Washington St.

It’s Mulled Cider season at Ash & Elm, so snag yourself a mug of cider spiced with steep oranges, ginger, clove, cinnamon, allspice + star anise.

Pro tip: You can buy its Mulled Cider spice blend + recipe so you can make it in the comfort of your own home.

🍨 Gordon’s Milkshake Bar, 865 Mass Ave.

Embrace the cold with Gordon’s seasonal shakes, including Peppermint, Apple Pie, Ginger Bread + Eggnog.

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EVENTS

Today

WOW Presents : Frank Glover | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. | $23+ | Enjoy Indiana jazz clarinetist + composer Frank Glover for his first live performance in two years. 🎵
Menorah Aflame Chanukah Service | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Winter Pavilion, 10 Carter Green | Free | Join the Carmel Jewish community at Christkindlmarkt as they ignite the Chanukah Menorah, and enjoy music + food. 🕎
Indiana State Museum Holiday Sounds | Wed., Dec. 1 | 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St. | Included with admission | Starting today, enjoy daily holiday music performed by local school + community groups in the museum’s Great Hall with your admission ticket. 🎼

Thursday

Lagers + Leaders | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 4-6 p.m. | Brew Link Brewpub, 714 N Capitol Ave. | Free for members, $35 for non-members | Join Indy Chamber’s last Lagers and Leaders of the year to network with fellow members + leaders from the region. 🍺
Herron Winter Market | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 1-6 p.m. | Herron School of Art and Design | Free | Shop local + support student clubs at Herron by browsing through a selection of affordable artwork. 🎨

Friday

Tiny 10 First Friday reception | Fri., Dec. 3 | 6-10 p.m. | Gallery 924, 924 N Pennsylvania St. | Free | This local art event is back + smaller than ever with original 6”x6”x6” artworks for sale, typically under $100. 🖼️

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

WINTER FUN THIS WAY

NEWS NOTES

Weather

50º | Morning showers | 54% chance of rain

Development

Indy developer Onyx+East is planning to spend $3.5 million to knock down a drive-thru bank station and put in 10 townhouses in the center of Fountain Square. The project will consist of two buildings with five three-story units and could break ground by year’s end. 🏗️ (IBJ)
Indy + its northern suburbs are competing against 16 other regions for one of 10 $50 million READI grants to kick-start its effort to turn the White River into a magnet for new residents. This plan includes new trails + office and housing developments. Recommendations will be issued sometime next month. 💰 (WIBC)

Coming Soon

Pizza lovers, here’s a slice of news for you. Holy Cross’s pizza place, Futuro, is taking over Elena Ruz Cuban Cuisine next door to Black Circle Brewing in SoBro. Grumps Slice Stop will be the business’s second location. 🍕 (Indianapolis Monthly)

Concert

Foo Fighters are coming to the Ruoff Music Center on Aug. 1, 2022 — one stop of many on their 10th studio album tour. The Rock + Roll hall of Famers are also celebrating their 27th anniversary as a band. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. 🎟️ (IndyStar)

Hoosiers

Jeff Smulyan, creator of the first all-sports talk radio station + former MLB team owner, is writing a book. “Never Ride a Roller Coaster Upside Down” will be published by fall 2022 + discuss many of his life’s events, including an explanation of his Sweet Meat mascot. 🎙️ (IndyStar)
Have you snagged a warm drink from Starbucks recently? Well, an Indiana native oversaw its red cup design. Suzie Reecer — from Fort Wayne — was inspired by “all the gifts of the season” + designed the cups with a gift tag on the back for holiday messages. ☕ (FOX59)

Try This

Indy Parks has your family covered when it comes to holiday programs. From wreath making to Christmas karaoke to a winter clothing drive, there’s something for everyone this season at parks across the city. 🧥 (FOX59)
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis will be hosting a Chanukah takeover of Winterlights at Newfields on Dec. 5. The Lilly House will be lit up with Menorahs and Stars of David + special food and beverages will be served. 🕎

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Editor's Pick: Now that December has officially begun, we know local businesses will be showing holiday spirit with colorful decorations. Do you have a favorite independent biz that really turns up during this time of year? Let us know + you may just see them featured in our newsletter. 👀

Missed yesterday's newsletter? Indy is turning into a Winter Wonderland of events + we filled you in on the best ones.