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Popular comedian Matt Rife adds stop in Indianapolis to world tour
INDIANAPOLIS — Popular comedian and actor Matt Rife is coming to Indianapolis!. Rife announced Monday that he is adding a show on Friday, Dec. 6 to his "ProbleMATTic World Tour" at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available starting with presales on Tuesday, July...
5 Must-Try Indianapolis BBQ Restaurants in Indiana
Indianapolis, the vibrant heart of Indiana, is renowned for its rich cultural tapestry and diverse culinary scene. Among its many gastronomic delights, barbecue stands out as a favorite, offering a smoky, savory taste of tradition. Here, we explore the top five barbecue restaurants in Indianapolis, each serving up a unique...
10 cent hotdogs and 50 cent admission: State Fair prices through the years
Today, advance online tickets to the fair will set you back $13, but in 1892, admission was only 50 cents. Read on to see how inflation changed the price of a day at the fair over the years. 1852: Admission to the first state fair was 20 cents.1892: Admission to the first Indiana State Fair on the Indiana State Fairgrounds was 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children. ...
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Indy favorite made the list
Sam's Silver Circle in Fountain Square made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail joints. ...
Film set in iconic Indiana ice cream shop wins audience choice award
INDIANAPOLIS — A 33-minute long movie shot inside an Indiana ice cream shop won the Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival. "The Ice Cream Man" is set during the Holocaust in Amsterdam. But much of it was shot inside Zaharakos in Columbus, Indiana.
Breakfast deal: Perkins offers classic meal for under $5
Perkins restaurants are starting the day off with deals — a classic breakfast for under $5. Perkins American Food Co., formerly known as Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, has launched a value breakfast offering. ...
Back to School Cookout and Backpack Giveaway
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Back to School Cookout and Backpack Giveaway at Alexander Park!. A big thank you to all our volunteers, including the Indiana National Guard, City of Lawrence employees, Lawrence Common Council, City of Lawrence Fire Department, Lawrence Police Department, Purple Ribbon Office Solutions, Harris & Ford employees, Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley, Special Olympics Indiana Marion County Northeast, and the Lawrence Clerk's Office.
Conservation aspiration: Plans for Phase 1 of Carpenter Nature Preserve near completion
Plans for Phase 1 construction to develop the now-closed Wolf Run Golf Course into a passive nature preserve are tentatively due before the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Board for approval in August. Carpenter Nature Preserve, just west of U.S. 421 and south of Ind. 32, is a 215-acre preserve designed...
Global Eats serves up food with international flair made in central Indiana
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — A new food event called Global Eats offers a chance to eat around the world, right in the heart of Indiana. Indianapolis Monthly is hosting the mini-food festival on Tuesday at West Fork Whiskey’s Westfield Distillery, 10 E. 191st St., Suite A. Global Eats will feature food from 9 different cultures. […]
Fried and true: Indiana State Fair history from plane crash shows to all the dairy
The Indiana State Fair is so much more than the Midway, 4-H and fried food. With roots in agricultural education, for more than 150 years the fair has been where Hoosiers go to see the hottest new technology and world-class entertainment.Farmers were exposed to riding plows and internal combustion engines during the early days of the fair and the Toyota Tundra in the late nineties. Fans attended concerts by The Beatles, The Beach Boys and the...
Scotchy Jamaican Grill jerk chicken
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$5 cocktails and bites: P.F. Chang's has a new happy hour menu
Five bucks will get you a cocktail with the latest entrant onto the Indiana happy hour scene. P.F. Chang's has launched a $5 happy hour menu featuring signature bites and exclusive cocktails. ...
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