Hello Friday. April 25 2025 |
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What was once a functional warehouse for beans + other produce on the south side of downtown — known as the N. K. Hurst building — has been transformed into a beautiful, rustic wedding and event venue. |
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The Heirloom + city leaders celebrated its ribbon cutting on Wed., April 27. | Photo via INDYtoday team
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The historic building, which has been family-owned since 1948, is now home to The Heirloom. A partnership between the Hurst family and Crystal Catering, which has served the city for more than 40 years, makes for the perfect marriage to give the site a new life. Elements from the building's original 1906 construction, like brick walls, polished wood floors, and exposed beams help create a nostalgic ambiance with a historic industrial aesthetic. |
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The Heirloom was full of stunning florals during its opening event. | Photo via INDYtoday team |
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Just steps away from Lucas Oil Stadium, The Heirloom is also located near downtown’s major hotels, the Indiana Convention Center, and White River State Park — and it offers skyline views, free parking, and outdoor terrace space.
This new venue can host up to 600 guests for reception-style corporate + social functions and up to 300 for seated wedding receptions. The Heirloom is here just in time for wedding season and is now open for site visits and bookings.
And if you’re one of our readers who’s newly engaged — first of all, congratulations, and second, be sure to check out Zola for all your wedding website, registry, and invite needs.*
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Saturday -
Operation: Brews + Booze | Sat., April 30 | 1:30-6 p.m. | The Foxhole at Hotel Tango, 702 Virginia Ave. | $40 | Check out the first-of-its-kind festival that pairs up six local breweries + distilleries to create and feature spirit-barrel-aged beers. 🍻
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Badflower | Sat., April 30 | 7 p.m. | The Vogue Theater | $20+ | The GOLD-certified Nashville-based quartet is rocking out with special guests ‘68 + BRKN Love. 🎸
Sunday -
Earth Day at the J | Sun., May 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Jewish Community Campus, 6701 Hoover Rd. | Free | This community event will feature the AES electric car show, earth-friendly activities, a beer garden hosted by Sun King, and music. 🌳
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May Goddess Circle | Sun., May 1 | 3-6 p.m. | 813 Broad Ripple Ave. | $85 | Join Beauty of Women founder Sarah Boutwell for a deep dive into vulnerable conversations by showing bravery — each attendee will receive three professional photos + a Three Dope Souls goodie bag. 💖
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Sunday Sound Sessions | Sun., May 1 | 3-6 p.m. | Bottleworks District | Free | Every other Sunday May through September — enjoy live music on the patio of The Garage Food Hall, presented by Musical Family Tree. 🎶
Monday - Podcrafts — Podcasts + Crafts | Mon., May 2 | 3-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library — East 38th Street Branch | Free | Listen to a podcast with a group + bring your work in progress. 🧶
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Plant Based Junk Food in Indianapolis | Mon., May 2 | 4-8 p.m. | Indiana City Brewing Company, 24 Shelby St. | Cost of purchase | Eat a crispy chicken sandwich — minus the chicken at this vegetarian-friendly event. 🐔
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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. |
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If Saturdays are for the boys, then Sundays are for the dogs — Sundays fresh dog food, to be exact. This vet-created dog food is made in a human-grade factory from real, raw whole-food that even the pickiest pups love. |
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Sundays dog food is air-dried to preserve its taste and ensure shelf stability. | Photo provided by Sundays |
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Here’s what your favorite furry Hoosier gets for less than $2/day with Sundays: - Softer coat
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Bonus: Use code CITY35 for 35% off your first purchase. 🐕* |
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Weather - 68º | Scattered showers | 60% chance of rain
Traffic -
A new kind of lane configuration is coming to the south side — and no, it’s not a Michigan left. The city’s first “displaced left” is under construction at the intersection of US 31 and Thompson Rd. The intersection will also get new sidewalks + pedestrian crossings. It’s expected to be complete in early October. 🚧 (IndyStar)
Biz -
Zionsville-based coworking center zWorks plans to downsize, leaving its original facility at 85 E. Cedar St. this weekend + consolidating into the facility at 75 E. Pine St. — which will undergo a renovation to better suit post-pandemic work habits and include more technology. Renovations are set to begin Mon., May 2. 🏢 (IBJ)
Jobs Edu -
Purdue University + Duke Energy say they plan to “explore the feasibility of using advanced nuclear energy to meet the campus’s long-term energy needs and reduce its carbon footprint.” The two plan to study power produced through small modular reactors (SMRs). There’s no timeline for when these might arrive on campus. ⚡ (WRTV)
Eat -
Culvers’ first-ever food truck is making a stop at Monument Circle on Wed., May 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The truck will be giving out free single scoops of vanilla frozen custard with toppings and snack-sized portions of cheese curds, plus coupons for free Double Deluxe ButterBurgers. 🍨 (IndyStar)
Outdoors -
Indiana Humanities is back with its Campfires program, which brings Hoosiers together + pairs nature with literature. This summer’s treks include a float down the White River on Sat., June 18 and a nature walk where Fox Prairie Creek joins the White River on Sat., July 23. Get more info and tickets. 🌳
Concert Answered Announced -
Shout out to Julia P., who won $100 to spend on INDY merch in our online store by filling out our survey to tell us a little bit more about herself last month. Julia has been contacted by our team. Thanks to everyone who participated.
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Local handcrafted sparkling + loose-leaf tea brand Rare Brew has a new set of wheels.
The company announced it now has a tap truck — perfect for outdoor events + the upcoming market season (during which you can find them in Indy and Bloomington). You can rent out the tap truck for $600 a day.
Pro tip: If beer is more your beverage of choice, you can load the truck up with your favorite beer + add Rare Brew sparkling tea as a fun, zero proof option.
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Editor's pick: I had a lot of fun checking out the ribbon cutting event for The Heirloom on Wednesday. It was cool to hear the history behind the building + see it get a new life. For more of an inside look at the venue, be sure to check out our Instagram. 🤳
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