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Date Nights
Photo courtesy Hamilton County Tourism Movies in the Park The 17th year of this outdoor movie night will see filmgoers gathering at dusk at Noblesville’s Federal Hill Commons. This year’s dates are...
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Helmets, Hoosier Hospitality, And The Olympics
Photography by Mike Botkin/Indianapolis Monthly. Amiah Mims, curator of the Olympic Swim Trials helmets holds her two designs in the air. In front are helmets designed by local artists Fritz (right)...
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All Lanes Lead To Indy
Art courtesy Mary Mindiola As if constructing Olympic pools inside Lucas Oil Stadium, blocking off Georgia Street, and building a concert stage at one end—with food, drinks, and entertainment leading...
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Honey, I Dropped Off The Kids
Supervised summer night activities are a hit for the entire family. They get to stay up past bedtime, and you can plan your evening around a child-free night—if only a very brief one. Photo courtesy...
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Adult Swim
The Waterpark in Carmel Monon Mixers return to Hamilton County’s 3.5-acre swimming complex this summer. The after-hours (or 8–10 p.m., at least) pool party lets the 21-plus crowd have the run of the...
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Naysayer: The Real Gold Medal Winner Of The Olympic Trials Isn’t Even Competing
Photography by Mike Botkin/Indianapolis Monthly I took knowing how to swim for granted. I was “taught” how to swim by my grandfather, who chucked me into Grand Lake St. Marys off the bow of his pontoon...
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Speed Read: Joy Ride
Illustration by Jingo M. De La Rosa IT’S THE FUN SIZE VERSION OF THE INDIANA STATE FAIR. You’ll find all the essentials—rides, animals, and midway vendors hawking fried delights—just on a vastly...
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July’s Best Bets
Photos courtesy: (1) Yoko Ono; (2) Indianapolis Indians; (3) Live Nation; (4) Beef & Boards; (5) Adobe Stock (1) The Art of John Lennon Now through July 6 Give peace a chance at fine art gallery CV...
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Diving into Equality
Photo courtesy Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society TODAY, THE RIVIERA CLUB, or Rivi as it’s often called, is a beloved summer retreat for Indy’s north siders, granting its members a...
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Forever Home
Photography by Tony Valainis/Indianapolis Monthly After braving the perils of the Appalachian Mountain wilderness and the danger of being kidnapped and sold into slavery, Micajah Walden and cousins...
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Ripples Of Hope
Water lanterns lit up the Indianapolis Central Canal next to Military Park on July 13. People sat in silence, embraced each other, cried, and smiled when releasing their lanterns onto the water....
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Back Story: Flanner House
Photography by Jes Nijjer/Indianapolis Monthly PEPPERS, cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, corn, and watermelons abound beneath soaring cottonwoods, their rows bracketed by planters brimming with...
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Ask The Hoosierist: Ramp Up
Illustration by Ryan Johnson/Indianapolis Monthly Q: WHERE CAN I LEGALLY LAUNCH MY BOAT ON THE WHITE RIVER? A: If we’re talking about a canoe or a kayak, you can use any stretch of undeveloped bank...
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Unspoken Rules: Indianapolis Speedrome
Photography by Tony Valainis/Indianapolis Monthly Races happen only on weekends through mid-October. Grandstand seating is first come, first served. But the “nosebleed” section is still close enough to...
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Fun: Gen Con Alternatives
BREWERIES, CAFES, RETAIL STORES, and even libraries in Central Indiana have gotten a clear message from the 70,000 or so folks who make the pilgrimage here for Gen Con, the annual tabletop gaming...
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Best Bets: August
Photos courtesy: (4) Indy Fringe Fest (1) The Cabaret (3) Drum Corps International (5) Feast of Lanterns (1) Indy Art & Soul Night at The Alley, August 2 Singer/songwriter Allison Victoria, Dexter...
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Speed Read: Spoiled For Choice
Illustration by Kimberly Morris/Indianapolis Monthly ESTABLISHED IN 2011, the Choice Scholarship Program allows parents to use state funds to opt out of the public school system and send their kids to...
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Naysayer: The Superstars Of The Indiana Fever Not Named Caitlin Clark
I’m positive that by now, everyone has witnessed Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in action. How could you not? Even the most casual sports fan can’t miss the impact Clark has on her sport. I say...
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The Butterfly Effect
MARTY DAVIS is known as “the butterfly lady.” Every summer, she raises monarchs for a cause near and dear to her heart, the annual butterfly release on the last day of Camp Healing Tree, which is...
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Photo Essay: Fast Tracks
INDIANA SUMMERS are no time to slow down. True Hoosiers don’t spend their August weekends lounging in the sand, soaking up sun. We prefer to play in the dirt, kicking up clouds of dust beneath the...
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