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Bourbon tasting event to raise money to help older people age in place
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Bourbon enthusiasts have been invited to attend a tasting event in August. Shepherd’s Center’s Roaring 2020s Speakeasy of Hamilton County will be the evening of Aug. 25 at the Lucas Oil Estate’s West Pavilion, perhaps better known as the “party barn.” It’s at 1143 W. 116th St., which is between the […]
Celebrate decade of ‘Dancing with Our Stars’
Annual event benefits Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County. Get ready to watch local celebrities “cut the rug” performing dances from past decades as the 10th annual Dancing with Our Stars returns to the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville. Set for Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Community Health Network is the presenting sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.
Parade of costumed pets returns to 4-H Fairgrounds Sunday
Youth and their pets can explore their creativity by dressing in costumes to participate in the Hamilton County 4-H Pet Parade at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 during the Hamilton County 4-H Fair. The Pet Parade will be held in the Rabbit Tent (north of the Small Animal Barn)...
Giant Eagle to Debut Its 1st Zero-Waste Grocery Store
Giant Eagle Inc.’s newest Market District will open Thursday, July 25, in Westfield, Ind., marking the company’s second specialty grocery location in the Indianapolis area. The Westfield Market District, located at 744 East Tournament Trail in Westfield, has been built from the ground up with sustainability in mind.
Carmel Jazz Fest 2024: See ‘Premium Blend’ perform live
The Carmel Jazz Festival, a non-profit organization, is gearing up for another exciting year. Held annually in mid-August, this event spans multiple days and stages, filling the city with the sounds of Jazz, Blues, and R&B. Chaya Reich, Executive Board Director of Carmel Jazz Fest, expressed her excitement about the upcoming event. The festival, taking […]
Girls Night: Just Your Style
TRY A NEW place to kick off the weekend with friends: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. At its free Style Parties with wine and snacks Fridays 7–9 p.m., everyone gets a shampoo and a custom styling lesson. “It’s great for people with straight hair wanting to figure out how to get a curl that lasts or with natural curls who want to learn to enhance their texture,” says stylist Hannah Horner. Demos in braids and blowouts are also common requests.
Body + Soul: A Full Recovery
A DEVOTED GYMGOER knows both sides of working out: the exercise itself, whether it’s cardio or strength, and the recovery, be it physical, mental, or both. Gemi Ozdemir, a fitness guru who struggled to balance the two as a working father of four, saw a gap that needed bridging. “You need a place to blow off steam and be able to recover and get a minute, relax, and do it again,” Ozdemir explains. He brings his vision to life at Ozwell Fitness, the posh facility he designed and owns. Guests exercise, then refresh and renew, under one roof. Amenities include group fitness classes and top-of-the-line workout equipment, as well as regeneration options, such as saunas and compression therapy.
Let these young actors lead you to Narnia
Basile Westfield Playhouse was packed Thursday for the opening night production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Directed by Brandi Davis, the cast of 28 young actors took the audience to Narnia for an evening of fantasy and mystery. The play runs through July 28 at the Playhouse, located at 220 N. Union St., Westfield. Go to BasileWestfieldPlayhouse.org or call (317) 402-3341 for tickets.
No day the same for Carmel ballet instructor
Ashley Thibodeau is the head ballet instructor at The Ballet Studio of Carmel, a dance studio in the Arts & Design District. On her company’s website, the studio “strives to reserve the art of ballet and instill a love of dance in all students by focusing on the whole child.”
Reptiles and amphibians steal the show in Zionsville
Spending a Saturday afternoon with snakes, frogs and turtles may seem strange to the average person. But for youngsters in Zionsville, a special presentation July 6 was an opportunity to learn about reptiles and amphibians. The Zionsville Nature Center, which is inside the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, hosted a small...
Westfield Young Professionals invite you to happy hour
Join the Westfield Young Professionals from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at West Fork Whiskey, 10 E. 191st St., Westfield, for an exciting happy hour event. West Fork Whiskey is hell-bent on creating great whiskey and paying homage to Indiana’s rich distilling history. The MASH House, the restaurant inside of the beautiful West Fork Whiskey, is a Midwest-focused, family-friendly restaurant. It’s a great place for a meal, a cocktail, or bourbon tasting! Stave, the speakeasy-inspired lounge, offers warm hospitality, attentive, full-table service, knowledgeable staff, and uncompromising quality in all offerings. This intimate cocktail lounge showcases the elegance and versatility of whiskey in its simplest and most complex expressions. Stave’s cocktail menu is exclusively available within its space.
Next Great Architects: Introducing architecture at an early age
Next Great Architects is happy to announce the 2024 Career Exploration Charrette, a summer camp where students can explore the STEM parts of the architecture. This year, the focus is on designing a tiny home community with Sanctuary Indy for unhoused veterans. In the past, the charrette has focused on hobbies, passions, and the Norwood […]
Fringe & Form women’s boutique opens in Carmel City Center
After 25 years as a nurse, Michele Dieckmeyer was ready for a career change. Her time as a nurse instilled in her the importance of serving people in a variety of capacities, and she knew she wanted to continue that in her next career whatever that may be. Dieckmeyer said...
Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and singer-songwriter Cody Fry to perform at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, July 26-27
INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a weekend of two spectacular shows with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops conductor Jack Everly. On Friday, July 26, Kroger Symphony on the Prairie welcomes Broadway and television star Capathia Jenkins with her powerhouse voice in the show “She’s Got Soul.” Jenkins will perform a wide-ranging music revue, including songs from Toni Braxton, Adele, Stevie Wonder, and more.
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