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The Dish

The Feed: Speedway MCL Shutters, The Spark Doubles Up, Noblesville Breakfast

This week's helping of Indy's freshest dining news also includes a big move for Harry & Izzy's, a downtown restaurant plan, and a new Broad Ripple taco shop.

Cheers: Bar Ellis

Noblesville’s new Bar Ellis boasts a year-round rooftop lounge.

The Feed: Easter Brunch Ideas, Thaitanium Controversy, Bars Brace For Little 500

This week’s helping of Indy’s freshest dining news also includes an innovative new coffee shop, a new Mexican spot in Greenwood, and much more.

Foodie: Brockelle Nelson Of Pa and Ma’s Backyard BBQ

Brockelle Nelson keeps her father’s legacy alive.

Review: Magdalena

After spending years in New Orleans, Indy’s Nick Detrich returns to open a Fountain Square standout, Magdalena.

NEWSLETTERS

Longform

John Green’s Latest Diagnosis

In Everything Is Tuberculosis, the king of quirky, tearjerking storytelling takes on a real-life epidemic, proving that fact is more heartbreaking than fiction.

The True Story Of The Fox Hollow Murders

For three decades, Indiana’s most disturbing serial killer flew under the true crime radar. In 1996, at least a dozen bodies were found at a Westfield estate belonging to wealthy businessman Herb Baumeister, but it wasn’t until recently that podcasters and filmmakers caught wind of the case. Will national attention heal the scars left by this tragedy? Or will the current obsession with murder turn a vicious Indy predator into a pop culture star?

100 Years Young

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis hits its century mark this year, cause for the city’s grandest birthday party. Here’s how the world’s largest children’s museum has fueled generations of imaginations.

Love At First Spike

As Indiana makes a play for the title of women’s sports capital of the world, the new Indy Ignite pro volleyball team is ready to light a fire under a game that has been overlooked for too long.

Fully Absorbed

Fountain Square–based creative agency and label Absorb. is quietly making waves in the music industry.

 Circle City

Editor’s Note: Gardening

APRIL SHOWERS bring May flowers … along with beets, carrots, asparagus, and radishes, depending on when you planted them. In my own garden beds,...

The Hoosierist: Renting In Indiana

Does it seem like rental homes are popping up everywhere? It's not your imagination.

Speed Read: Indiana Gerrymandering

On May 6, Indiana voters—or, if history is any guide, a small subset—will show up to the polls for Primary Election Day. While it’s likely not the sole reason for our consistently dismal turnout, one factor pops up again and again. It’s time for a refresher on gerrymandering.

Editor’s Note: Kokomo Restaurants

WHEN I VISIT my parents in Kokomo, the trips are usually focused on spending time with the folks at their house—the place they’ve called...

Speed Read: IndyFringe

For years, IndyFringe has been more than just an annual theater festival in August. Its headquarters, a renovated church in Chatham Arch, is a favored place for artists and arts companies to rent out and showcase talent. Now, with new management and a new name to better reflect its year-round impact—IF Theatre—come even greater ambitions.

 The Ticket

Concerts For A Cause Provides More Than Music

Concerts for a Cause showcases the talents of Liz Longley for May 3 show benefitting domestic violence shelter.

May 2025 Best Bets

(1) West Side Story: May 9–11 Meet a girl named Maria as the Indianapolis Opera closes out its 50th-anniversary season with this classic production with...

Swing of Things: Sean Imboden Large Ensemble

A Broadway musician finds his true community here in Indy.

Indy Eleven Men’s Squad Is Primed For Successful 2025 Campaign

Indy Eleven head coach Sean McAuley vows to improve home record as club begins its 12th season.

The Good Life

May 2025 Best Bets

(1) West Side Story: May 9–11 Meet a girl named Maria as the Indianapolis Opera closes out its 50th-anniversary season with this classic production with...

Day Trip: Indiana Dinosaur Museum

Explore Prehistoric Wonders at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum.

Swing of Things: Sean Imboden Large Ensemble

A Broadway musician finds his true community here in Indy.

Traveler: Shelby County, Kentucky

Nosh, sip, and experience life in the slow lane in Shelby County.

My Look: Rochelle Jerry, Professional Fundraiser

We chat with the professional fundraiser and adjunct faculty member at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in hopes of stealing her style secrets.

Best of Indy

Another Round

Cocktails hit different when sipped in a secluded spot. Pssst ... we’re raising a glass to Indy’s best speakeasies.

Best Dressed

Show your love for Indy with gear and garb from local makers and retailers.

BEST OF INDY: LEISURE

Reinvigorate your mind and body through nature walks, sauna sessions, volunteer endeavors, art classes, and friendly games of bocce or pickleball.