Hello Thursday. April 18 2024 |
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Let’s talk Pho Real — does Indy have some of the best business names around? We stumbled across this Reddit post recently and it gave us just another reason to love our city: the creative business names.
We’re curious — what are some local business names that tickle you? Check out some of our favorites + help us find even more.
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Watt’s Blooming offers custom floral designs ranging from $50 to $125+. | Photo provided |
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Best pun
We’ve got to hand it to Watt’s Blooming Flower Shop, named after floral designer Amy Watt. Did you know? Amy thought up the name of her future flower shop when she was 11 years old. That’s just ranunculus.
Most deceiving Chris’ Ice Cream wins this round — mostly because people adore their tacos. It’s not every day you can get mint chocolate chip with a side of cheese quesadillas, but the eatery specializes in Mexican food. Driest Humor Or in this case, wettest humor? We love seeing the Just Add Water Boats sign outside the boat, RV, and camper store. Most mischievous This one goes to Bells of Steel sports equipment store. Because… well, you know. Best reference Where do the Sharks and Jets store their extra furniture? A Westside Storage, of course.
Psst — If you love word play, play our word game. We’ve got a round of Indy Mad Libs going. (The prompt: I saw a ____ in Indy and that was pretty ____.) Contribute to our growing collection of answers here.
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What are your favorite local business names? |
Bonus points if it makes us laugh out loud. |
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Click here to have your event featured |
Today - Tab Benoit | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave. | $30+ | See the Grammy-nominated singer + songwriter belt out gritty, soulful Delta swamp blues. 🎶
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Rocketship Comedy Stand-Up Night | Wed., Aug. 3 | 8-10 p.m. | Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie, 1258 Windsor St. | Free | Drink, eat + laugh at this independent comedy night. 🎤
Thursday -
Dashboard Confessional + Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 6 p.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd. | $47+ | See these bands + Armor For Sleep during the Rock the Ruins concert. 🎸
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Gen Con | Thurs., Aug. 4-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Indiana Convention Center | $30+ | The biggest tabletop gaming convention in North America. 🎲
Friday -
First Friday | Fri., Aug. 5 | 5 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave. | $5 | Get discounted day passes for the gym + climbing facilities, plus grab drink deals and shop local artisans. 🥾
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Dr. Emily Stammitti is a program director at Harlaxton College, the University of Evansville's study abroad center in Grantham, England. | Photo provided by University of Evansville |
Dr. Emily Stammitti, a British-American underwater archaeologist, knows a thing or two about that. Emily is hosting a free, virtual chat on Thurs., Sept. 8 from 12:15-1 p.m. CT to discuss the discovery of an underwater castle in Scotland — along with the treasures it’s since revealed. Interested in underwater archaeology? Learn more about UE’s Master’s in Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management program, and you could help Emily + her team on their next game-changing discovery.* |
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Weather - 95º | Mostly sunny | 20% chance of rain
Closing -
The South Indy location of Books & Brews will close on Fri., Aug. 12. The used bookstore + craft brewery cited COVID and road closures as factors in its decision to close this location, with the Brownsburg and original locations staying open. Attend the last day at 3808 Shelby St.
Biz -
Circle City hotels have rebounded + are projected to exceed pre-pandemic revenue levels, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The cause of the regrowth? Indy hosted more events, trade shows + conventions than any other US city in 2021, allowing hotel room revenue to increase by 15%. 🏨 (IBJ)
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And speaking of hotels… check out the recent renovations to the Westin Indianapolis (241 W. Washington St.), including a brand new lobby featuring a vertical garden + upgraded meeting and event spaces. The multi-million dollar renovations will conclude with the fitness center. (Hospitality Net)
Sports -
The good news: The Colts are worth $3.25 billion. The bad news: It’s only the 26th most valuable team in the NFL, according to recently released Sportico rankings. Sportico considered the fair market value of the Colts, plus team-related assets. Psst — get tickets to watch open practices. 🏈
Cause -
Glick Philanthropies awarded a combined $250,000 to five organizations yesterday as a part of the foundation’s Far Eastside Success Initiative. The awards allow the charity to increase equitable opportunities in the area where it was founded — so far, it has invested over $10.5 million in the project. 💵
Try This -
Rub elbows with Indiana authors this Sat., Aug. 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at IndyPL’s Author Fair. Pop-up writing workshops will be offered on topics including “How to Self Publish” and “Worldbuilding in YA,” all taught by local authors — no registration required. 📚
Arts -
Enrollment is open for the Indianapolis Art Center’s fall classes. Explore courses in the arts like acrylic painting for beginners, wood power carving, and glass blowing. Bonus: Scholarships and tuition assistance are available. 🎨
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Auditions have been announced for the Indianapolis Women's Chorus' 2022-2023 season. Head to First Mennonite Church (4601 Knollton Rd.) for an open rehearsal on Sun., Aug. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. with ten-minute auditions to follow on Sun., Aug. 21. Get more info by signing up. 🎼
Asked -
How far does a week in Indy on a $43,000 salary get you? Refinery29 tracked one higher education advisor’s weekly spending in Indianapolis. Their most expensive category: $328.25 on food + drink. Tell us (anonymously) — which spending category do you pour the most local dollars into? 💸
Number -
65. That’s how many years the Indianapolis Hiking Club has been around, organizing over 2,000 hikes a year with local nature enthusiasts. The club is free and open to all adults 18 and over — here’s the hiking schedule. 🥾
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Your perfect Indiana State Fair day |
After a fried food-filled opening weekend, the Indiana State Fair is back open for business after closing Monday + Tuesday. But here’s the question: Which day this week should you go?
Use our flowchart to find out and then report back here:
Today, Aug. 3 | The State Fair’s first day back open — what are you waiting for? Get going for classic fair fun plus all these activities. Grab a corn dog for us.
Thurs., Aug. 4 | It’s $3 Thursday, meaning you can grab gate admission and midway rides for $3 each. Bonus: Every food stand will have a $3 option.
Fri., Aug. 5 | The big event Friday is Band Day. Listen to marching bands compete in preliminary rounds throughout the day with finals beginning in the evening at 8 p.m. Grab $6 tickets. Sat., Aug. 6 | Join in the city’s special event Saturday morning — biking to the fair with Mayor Joe. At 10 a.m., meet at Taggart Memorial Amphitheater parking lot and ride 5 trail-lined miles to the fairground. Bonus: The first 50 participants get free fair admission. |
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