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you know how, when guests are about to come over, you suddenly see your living room with new eyes? Dust gathers on the tabletops, you notice those shoes in the corner that you’ve been meaning to put away, and you muse that fresh flowers would really give the room some oomph.

I felt a little like that about my city one day this spring when I realized we had lots of guests—30,000 of them, in town for the Fire Department Instructors Conference. I was on sunny Georgia Street downtown, sweating my way through a free noon-time Zumba class (just one awesome thing about our city—lots more are in this issue). As swarms of these firefighters filed past us from the nearby Convention Center, the thought struck me—what will they tell people about Indy?

The “flyover country” thing is just so old, the sometimes-cocky way that people who’ve never been to Indy think about Indy. Would these heroes go home and groan about how they just had to spend six days in Indianapolis, can you believe it? What would they say if their buddies responded with, “Indianapolis?” in that tone of voice that isn’t nasty, really—it just implies that the very thought of our city never even occurred to the person.

Maybe some of them did. But I’ll bet we surprised—no, shocked—more than a few of our firefighter guests with what we have to offer: A supremely walkable downtown. Seriously world-class museums. Cool restaurants and bars for every taste. Friendly people, cheap parking, a thriving City Market.

In this special issue of Indianapolis Monthly, we offer a guide to everything great about our city—or at least as much as we could squeeze into 64 pages. If you’re new to town (welcome!), our “Hometown Favorites” feature (p. 12) is a great way to get to know the Circle City. And if you’re a lifelong Indy-ite, we hope you find something that has you seeing the city through new eyes again.

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30 Neighborhoods

Your next home may be in one of these 64 ’hoods, which range from serene spaces to up-and-coming urban areas.

34 Dining

Hungry? You will be by the time you finish feasting your eyes on these 170 restaurant descriptions. They solve the question of what to have for dinner tonight, tomorrow, and beyond.

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Hometown Favorites!

From beer to bike paths, they’re the stuff that makes up our civic DNA. Did your picks make the list?

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23 Attractions

Thanks for picking up this special bonus issue of Indianapolis Monthly!

7 Inside Indy

The city’s best goings-on: orangutans at the zoo, warriors at the Children’s Museum, our new pro soccer team, bike and electric car-share programs, and more.

64 Last Look

Cricket at a glance, in honor of the major new field opening this year.

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Museums, offbeat historic sites, strollable neighborhoods, and much more. Looking for ideas for what to do this weekend?

Start here.

42 Shopping

Your next great spree starts at one of these major malls, independent boutiques, or neighborhoods clustered with shops.

47 Schools

Get schooled on Indy’s educational options, from tuition to test scores, kindergarten through post-grad.

57 Healthcare

Major hospitals in the Indy area and beyond, plus a list of specialty facilities.

61 City Essentials

The things you need to know to live in Indy: where to call for help with utilities, how to reach the police and other officials, where to sign up to vote, whom to call for cable, and other helpful info.

27 Performing Arts

Check out arts groups—from symphonies to cabaret to modern dance—along with the hippest events in town, from books to movies to concerts.

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THE INDIANA ROOF BALLROOM ESTD. 1927.

The Indiana Roof Ballroom is located in downtown Indianapolis, within the heart of the city’s convention, shopping, entertainment and business districts. This unique venue specializes in ambiance, excellent service and providing a not-to-be forgotten event experience.

www.indianaroof.com | To take a tour call 317-236-1870 or email antonia@indianaroof.com

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Ancient Chinese Secret

History comes to life this May at The Children’s Museum

A bunch of rural Chinese farmers digging a well in 1974 turned up a lot more than just dirt—they accidentally uncovered some 2,200-year-old life-sized clay statues, each hand-sculpted and decorated with intricate facial features. Why? Experts think the statues guarded the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi. Since then, almost 8,000 of these warriors have been unearthed at the site. You can stand face-toface with eight of them at a major new exhibit, Terra Cotta Warriors: The Emperor’s Painted Army, at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.. Some fun extras: repainting a warrior based on analysis of clay shards and pigment, or joining a martial arts training class in the setting of the famed Shaolin Temple. May 10 through November 2, 2014. 3000 N. Meridian St., 334-4000, chil drensmuseum.org/china2014 ATTRACTIONS

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1. Mid-Ranking Military Officer. The hat, called a zhaiguan, distinguishes this warrior as an officer.

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2. Civilian Official.

The hands-tuckedinto-sleeves pose marks this attendant as a civilian.

3. Cavalryman.

This figure’s hands probably held reins and a weapon.

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THE ARTS

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Indy on the big screen So you never got around to actually reading Indy author John Green’s mega-bestseller, which topped the New York Times list for seven weeks and was named Time’s No. 1 fiction book of 2012.

Hey, at least you won’t know what to expect from the summer movie version of The Fault in Our Stars, the tale of Hazel Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two Indianapolis teenagers who meet at a cancer support group (spoiler alert: bring tissues). Actors include Shailene Woodley (Divergent) as Hazel and Laura Dern as her mother. The movie—which, sniff, was filmed largely in Pittsburgh even though it’s set here in Indy—arrives in theaters nationwide on June 6.

After years in the works, this groundbreaking project is ready to start seriously aweing Zoo-goers of all ages

When the spectacular International Orangutan Center opens May 24 at The Indianapolis Zoo, you’ll find a $21 million project unlike any other great ape exhibit on the globe. The new habitat, the size of two football fields, is home to Azy, Basan, Charly, Katy, Knobi, Lucy, Nicky, and Rocky— incredibly intelligent, charismatic orangs, each with their own personalities. You might see them swinging on fabric ropes, carefully spreading out their favorite blankets to cuddle with, or just chilling and staring back at curious visitors. Come nightfall, they can use an iPad to activate LED lights that beam into the sky, a new addition to the downtown Indy skyline. Visit them up-close at ground level, or from the air thanks to a newly installed aerial Skyline ride that encircles it all. “This exhibit represents the Indianapolis Zoo’s coming of age,” says Mike Crowther, its president and CEO. 1200 W. Washington St., 630-2001, indianapoliszoo.com ATTRACTIONS

QUOTED

We’re Number One! Just some of the major kudos that Indy has gotten in recent months:

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“Best Airport in North America”

“Winningest Sports City in America”

“No. 1 Convention City in the U.S.”

“One of ‘52 Places to Go in 2014’”

AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

THE NEW YORK TIMES

ZOO PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS, MODEL LILLIAN FOLEY COURTESY HELEN WELLS AGENCY; COLISEUM COURTESY INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS; SOCCER BY TONY VALAINIS

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WHEEL SOLUTIONS Indianapolis is on a roll!

Euro-style bike-sharing comes to town just as an electric car-share program revs up.

BIKES Cruising the city on two wheels is a breeze thanks to the new Pacers Bikeshare program, whose 250 cruiser-style bicycles will be parked at 25 stations on or near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail (many are already there). Here’s how it works: Buy a 24-hour pass ($8) with a credit card at any station kiosk. You now have a bike for unlimited 30-minute trips. Once you hit the half-hour mark on each trip, you’ll pay an extra $2 for up to 30 minutes more, then $4 for every 30 minutes after that. The pricing model is to encourage the bikes as quick modes of transportation around the city, less as leisure cruisers. Find stations at pacersbikeshare.org or the B-cycle app.

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SPORTS

Indy’s pro soccer team kicks off

OK, so maybe for a lot of us, our soccer knowledge is pretty much limited to David Beckham and the cool team scarves. And frankly, that’s plenty to pique our interest. But that’s all changed with the debut of the pro-soccer club The Indy Eleven, whose first home game went down April 12 at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus. In the social media world, with 15,800 Twitter followers and 40,870 Facebook likes at press time, The Eleven are already second in the North American Soccer League only to the New York Cosmos. And they stopped taking deposits for season tickets after 7,000 of them were snapped up. Indy, soccer has officially arrived. indyeleven.com

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ELECTRIC CARS No ride? No problem. When the city’s electric car–sharing service launches later in 2014, it will be the largest of its kind in the country. You’ll pay a monthly fee to become a subscriber and get access to cars and charging stations, then pay a per-minute rate to drive the cars.

Details on the cost have been sketchy, but the program is modeled after a Parisian service where a 20-minute ride costs around $4.50. The first station is scheduled to go up by May 19 for testing, with more appearing over the summer until the program fully opens to the public sometime this fall.

IN THE ARENA

Anyone who’s ever attended an Indiana State Fair has likely marched through the Coliseum at some point.

But next time you do, prepare for a shock—the place reopened April 24 after a complete revamp. “People are blown away by the transformation,” says spokesman Andy Klotz. “It’s like going from a ’64 Beetle to a modern sportscar.” First-timers will still get a sense of the history of the 1939 landmark, though, thanks to the original terrazzo floors, exposed steel, original ticket window grills, and even some refurbished seats. Fair planners are so excited about the new digs, they’ve proclaimed this “The Year of the Coliseum.”

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EVENTS

35 Great Dates

Some of the coolest stuff to mark on your calendar this year Indianapolis International Film Festival JULY 17–27 More than 100 indie flicks get

500 Festival Community Day MAY 21 How cool would it be to take a

screened at one of the fastest-growing festivals in the Midwest. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., 513-0981

lap around the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Find out in your own car, a mere four days before the pros race. You also get to tour Pit Lane and snag autographs from your favorite Indy 500 drivers. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., 927-3378

Cirque du Soleil JULY 24–27 An enchanted forest forms

the backdrop for Varekai, the latest Cirque extravaganza. Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 917-2500

Coors Light Carb Day MAY 23 Swing by the track on the final

day of practice for the Indy 500, when Sammy Hagar and rock-reggae trio Sublime With Rome play the infield.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., 927-3378

FREE! IPL 500 Festival Parade 24 Join throngs of 300,000? Yes—

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it’s worth it for this annual spectacular, featuring the race’s 33 starting drivers, national celebs, costumed characters, and marching bands gallivanting around downtown streets. Downtown, 927-3378

Indianapolis 500 MAY 25 Enough said. Indianapolis Motor

Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., 927-3378

June

Strawberry Festival JUNE 12 When they ask how you want

your strawberry shortcake, always answer “the works.” Monument Circle, 636-4577

FREE! Circle City Pride Parade & Festival JUNE 14 The state’s largest LGBT

celebration draws thousands and caps off a week packed with festivities.

American Legion Mall, Meridian St. & Michigan St., circlecityinpride.org

The Book of Mormon JUNE 17–22 It’s here! The Broadway tour

of this much-heralded winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, comes to Indy. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., 231-0000

Dave Matthews Band JUNE 20–21 Somehow, these annual two-

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Red Bull Indianapolis GP night gigs always turn into two-night parties. Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 239-5151 Brew-Ha-Ha JUNE 21 Here, 1 ticket = 50 microbrews

and craft beers, poured to the sounds of live music. Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., 635-7529

July

Star-Spangled Symphony JULY 3–5 The Indianapolis Symphony

Orchestra plays patriotic favorites beneath the stars, the concert reaching its crescendo with a fireworks display.

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 776-6000

FREE! Independence Day Fireworks JULY 4 For the best free seats in the

house for the downtown display, beat a path to the Indiana War Memorial Plaza or Central Canal.

Motley Crue JULY 5 Rock out with the Crue on what

they’ve said is their farewell tour.

Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 239-5151

Indiana Black Expo “Summer Celebration” JULY 10–20 One of the biggest festivals

in the country, Expo includes 11 days of various events honoring the African-American experience.

Multiple locations, 925-2702

Super Weekend at the Brickyard JULY 24–27 Indy is the epicenter of the

stock-car world for a long weekend of racing, capped off by the Brickyard 400. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., 927-3378

August

Indiana State Fair AUGUST 1–17 Crazy-cool food concoc-

tions are a hallmark of the Fair—want to sip your Pepsi, or eat it fried?

Throw in rides, Midway games, and barnyard animals, and you’re ready to while away a classic Hoosier summer evening. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., 927-7500

Drum Corps International World Championships AUGUST 7–9 Think of it as the World

Series for marching music’s major leagues, with musicians ages 14–22 competing on the global stage for the premier prize in the field. Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., 262-8600 Red Bull Indianapolis GP AUGUST 10 It’s only been around since

2008, but this event already has legions of fans who love the Grand Prix–style motorcycle racing. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., 927-3378

Gen Con AUGUST 14–17 When you see Siths lining

up at downtown Starbucks, you know the longest-running, best-attended gaming convention in the world has arrived. Last year set a record with 49,000 visitors. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., 800529-3976

IndyFringe Festival AUGUST 14–24 Fringe Fest brings

together comedians, actors, musicians, and street buskers from around the world to stage some 300 shows. Now in its tenth year, it was inspired by the Edinburgh festival and is growing by leaps and bounds, with year-round programming. But the Festival is the big one. Multiple venues in the Mass Ave cultural district, 869-6660

The Book of Mormon at Old National Centre

MORMON PHOTO COURTESY BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA; RED BULL BY TONY VALAINIS

May

The Beach Boys AUGUST 22–24 Hang ten with the original

surfer dudes … even in landlocked Indiana. Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 776-6000

NHRA U.S. Nationals AUGUST 27–SEPTEMBER 1 Guess where PLAY TIME

We’re Game

Home dates for our pro sports teams

INDIANA FEVER / WNBA Basketball

Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 917-2500 May 17 (Atlanta) • May 23 (Washington) • May 29 (Connecticut) • May 31 (New York) • June 11 (Seattle) • June 25 (Tulsa) • June 27 (Phoenix) • June 29 (Atlanta) • July 5 (San Antonio) • July 10 (Connecticut) • July 12 (Atlanta) • July 15 (Los Angeles) • July 17 (Chicago) • August 5 (Minnesota) • August 8 (Washington) • August 14 (New York) • August 16 (Chicago) INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS / Triple-A Baseball

Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., 269-3542

May 9–12 (Norfolk) • May 13–16 (Pawtucket) • May 26–29 (Buffalo) • May 30–June 2 (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) • June 11–14 (Durham) • June 15–18 (Gwinnett) • June 30–July 1 (Toledo) • July 4–5 (Louisville) • July 6–9 (Lehigh Valley) • July 10–13 (Columbus) • July 21–24 (Charlotte) • August 2–5 (Toledo) • August 7–10 (Rochester) • August 17–20 (Louisville) • August 21–22 (Toledo) • August 26–27 (Louisville) • August 28–30 (Columbus) INDY ELEVEN / NASL Soccer

Carroll Stadium, 1000 W. New York St., 685-1100

May 10 (Edmonton) • May 17 (Ottawa) • May 31 (San Antonio) • July 19 (Tampa Bay) • August 2 (Atlanta) • August 6 (Fort Lauderdale) • August 23 (Ottawa) • August 30 (New York) • September 13 (Edmonton) • September 27 (North Carolina) • October 11 (Minnesota) • October 18 (San Antonio)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS / NFL Football Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., 262-3389 August 14–18 (preseason, New York Giants) • August 23 (preseason, New Orleans) • September 15 (Philadelphia) • September 28 (Tennessee) • October 5 (Baltimore) • October 19 (Cincinnati) • November 16 (New England) • November 23 (Jacksonville) • November 30 (Washington) • December 14 (Houston)

Inside Scoop

you’ll find the fastest cars in Indy?

At this westside venue, where some dragsters can reach 330 mph. Lucas Oil Raceway, 10267 E. U.S. Hwy. 136, 291-4090

September

Penrod Arts Fair SEPTEMBER 6 “Indiana’s Nicest Day” is

set at the lush, meandering gardens at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which hosts one of the nation’s largest one-day art fairs, including 300 artists and six entertainment stages. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331

French Market SEPTEMBER 6 La cuisine is the big draw

at this annual event, which also boasts bands, raffles, and a kids’ area. And it wouldn’t be French if the wine didn’t flow (beer’s available, too). St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Ave., 283-5508

Indy Jazz Fest SEPTEMBER 11–20 Big names come to

Indy for this annual music festival, ya dig? Various venues, 966-7854

Indy Irish Fest SEPTEMBER 12–14 Irish folks (and wan-

nabes) flock to this downtown festival for concerts, folk dancing, an Irish market, and more. Military Park, 601 W. New York St., 927-3378

October

Circle City Classic OCTOBER 4 A crowd from across the

country converges on Indy for this annual weekend celebration of historically black colleges and universities, capped off with a football game. Various locations, including Lucas Oil Stadium, 925-2702

Heartland Film Festival OCTOBER 16–25 One of the fastest-

growing film fests in the U.S., Heartland features a lot of independent and international flicks, plus a host of special events. Various cinemas, 464-9405

FREE! Historic Irvington Halloween Festival OCTOBER (DATES VARY) Throngs head

to this eastside neighborhood for its annual celebration of all things spooky, from ghost tours to a haunted puppet show to a costumed roller derby bout. irvingtonhalloween.com

November

FREE! Spirit & Place Festival 7–16 “Journey” is the theme of

NOVEMBER

this year’s series of workshops, exhibits, concerts, and lectures. Think of it as an interactive TED lecture. Various venues, 278-3623

Bands of America Grand National Championships NOVEMBER 12–15 It’s real-life Drumline!

The country’s most exciting marching band event pits some 90 high-school bands against each other. Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., 262-8600

Circle of Lights NOVEMBER 28 It isn’t truly the holiday

season until a certain switch flips and the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument suddenly glows with 5,000 bulbs.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate, gather ’round the Circle, and feel the glow.

Monument Circle, 237-2222

December

Yuletide Celebration DECEMBER 5–23 Tap-dancing Santas and

larger-than-life puppets are hallmarks of this hugely popular annual tradition.

Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, 639-4300

Big Ten Football Championship Game DECEMBER 6 For four years running, this

major match has gone down in Indy.

Game on! Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., 262-8600

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The donuts we love to love. Grab a bite on page 19.

THEY’RE WHAT WE BRAG TO VISITORS ABOUT. THEY’RE WHAT WE LOVE COMING HOME TO. TOGETHER, THEY MAKE UP OUR CIVIC DNA. THESE GEMS, FRIENDS, ARE WHAT MAKE INDIANAPOLIS GREAT. edited by Kelly Kendall / with reporting by Daniel S. Comiskey, Megan Fernandez, Amanda Heckert, Terry Kirts, Laura Kruty, Zina Kumok, Julia Spalding & Evan West / photography by Tony Valainis

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THE STATE FAIR Two big changes mark this year’s Indiana State Fair: For the first time since 1947, fairgoers can imbibe beer and wine, and after a 18-month renovation, the Coliseum has a spiffy, more modern interior. All well and good.

But it’s those things that don’t change year after year that keep us looking forward to August. The menu of deep-fried everything.

The sweet ears of corn coated in buttery goodness that drips down your arm. The fuzzy chicks, adorable calves, and the litter of piglets snuggled into each other.

The Midway rides that cause vertigo just by watching their crazy loops and spins. With the fair, we know exactly what we’re going to get. And as we browse the lovingly crafted 4-H projects with lemon shakeup in hand, we wouldn’t want it any other way.

THE PATACHOU PRINCIPLE Peyton ate Patachou, Brad Stevens ate Patachou—we all eat Patachou (and Napolese, and Gelo, and Petite Chou). Yes, there are chefs and restaurateurs who challenge us more than Martha Hoover, and who consider it a calling to widen Indy’s epicurean

BEING THE HOST WITH THE MOST Earlier this year, Indianapolis nabbed the No. 1 spot in a USA Today poll that asked: What’s the best city to hold a convention in? No w, being a great place for meetings may not seem like the sexiest of accolades. But there are perks to being Convention City, USA. Those squads of cheerleaders and flocks of navy-jacketed Future Farmers of America bring serious business to our city—in the next 10 years, some 5 million people will come to Indianapolis for an event. Plus, the publicity it buys us is priceless, since, in our experience, people who actually visit Indy tend to like Indy—and tell others about Indy. And sometimes the meetings are pretty cool cough*Super Bowl XLVI*cough.

Just think of that the next time you’re queuing up behind Anakin Skywalker and other Gen Conners for your morning bagel.

CARB DAY The Greatest Spectacle in Hooky unfolds the Friday before every Indianapolis 500, when tens of thousands of folks who have skipped out on work or school to get to this concert rock out en masse. Not a race fan? Come for this year’s headliner, Sammy Hagar, and to be part of the we-shouldn’t-be-doing-this party—the best kind of all.

borders. But no one feeds us ’round the clock as well as she does, and we should put down our chicken-salad croissants long enough to be thankful that Hoover has continued to expand her empire (which now includes a foundation addressing local hunger relief ) at home instead of focusing on other markets.

CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC

We love a parade!

This annual weekend celebration of historically black colleges and universities brings serious flair to downtown’s streets.

The high-stepping marching bands at the parade are a highlight of Classic weekend, which also includes a pep rally, celeb visits, a battle of the bands—and, oh yeah, a big football game.

THE EAGLE’S NEST Every 1980s prom date worth its matching corsage and cummerbund rode the glass elevator to the top of the Hyatt Regency for dinner in the downtown hotel’s revolving rooftop restaurant. The white tablecloths, the mauve-onburgundy color scheme, the pinkies-out menu of sauced meats and a la mode desserts—everything about the place screamed “special occasion.” But as the years passed and Indy’s dining scene evolved, the place became less special, and the decor grew as stale as a basket of day-old Parker Rolls. Until, in 2012, the high-rise hotel underwent a $20 million renovation that transformed the dining room into a champagne-hued space worthy of CITY GUIDE 2014 | IM 13

the spectacular 360-degree view of the city skyline—and possibly even a P. Diddy video. The buttery upholstery glistens with the sheen of silk, with white leather chairs curved around thimbletable conversation pits, and pillow-tossed sofas available for deep lounging. Even the view has been upgraded. Don’t forget to look up from your rack of elk and fresh fig salad when your window vista opens onto an overhead of Lucas Oil Stadium. You might have … the time of your life.

VICTORY FIELD’S OUTFIELD It’s the nether regions of this picturesque ballpark, often named one of the prettiest in the U.S., that we love best. That’s where you can

spread out a blanket, unpack your cooler, and picnic on peanuts, Cracker Jacks, or whatever your heart desires. Best enjoyed on Fridays at dusk, when fireworks cap off the night, or any weekday afternoon you’ve managed to sneak away from work.

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THE CIRCLE OF LIGHTS … Or, what used to be dubbed the “world’s largest Christmas tree.” Frankly, we’re glad all that silliness stopped—we’re all for civic pride, but calling a bunch of bulbs strung from a stone monument a “tree” seemed like a reach. Besides, the holiday tradition is impressive enough as it is: 52 strands of 4,784 colored lights stretching down from the top of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, circled by largerthan-life toy soldiers and candy canes. The flip of the switch to light them up means that in Indianapolis, the holiday season is officially on.

Wandering Nearly 55,000 of us wend our way along the trail each month, whether we’re out for a leisurely bike ride, walking our dogs, or getting in some serious cardio. An Indianapolis Monthly poll last year found that 62 percent of the folks there at any given time are working out; the rest of us may be joyriding on cute cruisers or noshing on trailside treats, like chocolate-pretzel ice cream from Brics or fusion tacos from La Chinita Poblana. Whatever the draw, it's clear: We’re simply mad about the Monon.

Cheers for big beers!

THE RATHSKELLER’S “LARGE” BEER Huge. Outsized. Ginormous. Just pick up the thesaurus, flip to the word “big,” mentally double that, and you have an idea of the size of the so-called large beer sold at the Rathskeller Biergarten. The cup is so voluminous that it’s a common prop in Facebook photos, hoisted high proudly by whoever’s about to drink it all. Or go down trying.

THE RED KEY TAVERN Watching As sure a sign of spring as the first robin, the Broad Ripple Brewpub patio-dwellers emerge in April and while away the warm months with an IPA in hand, their gaze on the Monon Trail across the parking lot. Runners, rollerbladers, and dog-walkers make ideal scenery for those with no interest in such exhausting pursuits. The patio crowd contents itself to watch. These days, you can wait an hour for a four-top on a sunny day—this, in an area with dozens of other places to grab a beer. What clearer proof that the ritual has become something we are, not just something we do?

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The founder of this SoBro landmark may have gone to that great watering hole in the sky a few years ago, but Russ Settle’s rules still apply: No cursing. No standing. No leaning back in your chair. Cash only. Hang your coat up, son. And the commandments aren’t the only old-school touch here. A yellowing jukebox hisses Patsy Cline, Settle’s dusty model World War II planes dangle from the ceiling, and the furniture hasn’t been updated since a young Dan Wakefield regularly occupied one of the bar stools in the ’50s. Here’s hoping nothing changes. The Red Key appeals

Running—no, finishing—the Mini.

to generation after generation because it has what the evermultiplying Irish-themed pubs and corporate bars of the city strive so hard to recreate: authenticity. You’re as likely to see politicians brokering deals in the back corner as you are to mingle with the local hipsters. So, a toast to Indy’s oldest neighborhood tavern! (Just watch your language and remain seated.)

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ST. ELMO’S SHRIMP COCKTAIL To say that it’s heavy on the horseradish does not do justice to Indy’s most written-up, televised, talked-about food. We all know— the stuff is intense. But after 112 years, and now that you can buy it by the bottle at Costco for crying out loud, is St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail still the star of the city’s culinary scene? Maybe it’s time to pass that torch to something more, well, nuanced. Something that doesn’t taste like, in the words of the Travel Channel’s Alison Stein Wellner, “what electrocution must feel like.”

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THE COOLEST LOCAL-PRIDE TEES

3 1. “Love It or Leave It” tee by Amy McAdams Design. $26. Homespun, 869 Massachusetts Ave., 351-0282 2. “Born and Raised” tee by Originalitees. $30. Homespun 3. “No Mean City” tee by The Brick Shirthouse. $15.

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4. “CRCL CITY” tee by United State of Indiana. $20. unitedstateofindiana .com, 759-4874 5. Indy Map tee by Timber Designs. $30.

Silver in the City, 434 Massachusetts Ave., 955-9925

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6. “Indpls.” baseball tee by United State of Indiana. $28. united stateofindiana.com

as you remember—and then YEOW, DO YOU REMEMBER, GOOD GOD, MAKE IT STOP. Water. Water. Breathe. More water.

Now, what was that fool talk about this not being the best dish in town?

THE INDIANAPOLIS CULTURAL TRAIL Indy’s star has blazed brightly over the last year as we’ve racked up national and international accolades; to name just one, we ended up on The New York Times list of “52 Places to Go in 2014.”

We can thank the Cultural Trail for a lot of that. City planners from Paris to Portland have descended upon Indy to see how we crafted this eight-mile path for bikers and walkers—and have clearly gone home impressed with the results. “The fact that it is unique in the world has allowed it to stand out as few projects ever have,” says Jeff Robinson, director of marketing at Visit Indy. “With a movement afoot to make urban centers across the world more

bike-friendly, the timing was perfect, and the story has drawn a lot of attention to Indy.”

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CAROUSEL It’s coming up on its 100th anniversary—the carousel that now delights kids of all ages at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis originally went up in 1917 in Broad Ripple Park. When the domed pavilion surrounding it collapsed and the mechanism was destroyed in 1956, the wooden horses went into hibernation until 1970, when they once again reared their heads, this time at the museum. For generations now, no trip there has been complete without racing aboard to the colorful steed of one’s choice.

BUZZER-BEATERS AT HINKLE FIELDHOUSE Seeing any Butler basketball game at the most hallowed home court in the state is a Hoosier

7. “Trust Indiana Women” tee by Sunday Afternoon Housewife. $26.

Silver in the City 8. “Indiana Over Everything” tee by Originalitees. $30.

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Silver in the City 10. Green line tee

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The LOVE sculpture—still one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city.

rite of passage. But to witness a true barnburner? Sublime. Pick a perennially close and highly ranked match-up—Marquette, say, or Villanova. Climb into the rafters, clutching your hotdog and popcorn. And if you’re lucky, before the game is over, the historic barn will vibrate with Bulldog faithful jumping up and down as the second half comes down to the wire.

Against Gonzaga last year, the lead went back and forth before wing Roosevelt Jones swiped an inbound ball and sank a floater as the clock hit zero. Faces melted into screaming cheers, strangers hugged, and cameras flashed as the crowd rushed the court. Trust us, it’s worth whatever you have to pay for tickets on StubHub. This is a moment you’ll recount the next day to coworkers—and to your grandkids years from now.

CROWN HILL CEMETERY Just about every Hoosier has, at some point or another, paid respects at this historic resting place, where lie John Dillinger, Col. Eli Lilly, President Benjamin Harrison, and others. Poet James Whitcomb Riley—that’s the author of “Little Orphant Annie,” for you newcomers—is entombed on one of the highest natural hills in Marion County, which gives spectacular views onto the downtown skyline. At 555 verdant acres, Crown Hill is the third-largest private cemetery in the country. It’s an urban oasis for tourists, exercisers, cyclists, artists, and poets, and we think somehow, that’s exactly what its inhabitants would have wanted.

LONG’S DONUTS At Long’s Bakery, the most popular merchandise isn’t even put on display—everyone knows it’s there, all the same. Such is

UNDER THE STARS

Movies No matter how many times you’ve seen them on TV, great flicks really glow when they’re beamed onto a big screen at the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s amphitheater as part of the Friday-evening Summer Nights Film Series, which we’ve been flocking to since 1976. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (June 6) is more glam, Vertigo (July 11) more haunting, The Godfather (August 29) more majestic. So pack up a picnic— just no alcohol, please—and spread out your blanket when the gates open at 7 p.m.

the allure of Long’s that Martha Stewart, the doyenne of all good things, lined up for some on a trip to Indy last year, then blogged and tweeted about it (the goods were deemed “great”). It was the kind of publicity most small businesses would die for, but then Long’s clearly doesn’t need any help in that department—just look at the legions of loyalists who regularly jam the westside bakery on weekend mornings. Some have driven for miles to get there, some look like they’ve just wandered over from bed, a few houses down.

Doesn’t matter. At Long’s, most of us are after the same thing— glazed yeast, please—and all of us go home happy.

GONDOLIERS ON THE CANAL Listen carefully on a sultry summer evening along the Canal, and you just might hear the strains of “O Sole Mio” wafting from the water. Yes, we have gondolas in Indy, with the stripedshirted steerers to match. It’s the kind of thing that injects our city with a welcome dose of quirk.

Wear the dome with pride!

PUP

In rescuing the RCA Dome roof and then Super Bowl banners to repurpose into cool handbags, wallets, and iPad cases, the nonprofit group People for Urban Progress has defined the new Hoosier ethos: sensible, innovative, and inspired. PUP, a major cog in the Fountain Square wheel of hipster life, also salvaged seats from Bush Stadium and installed quartets of them at bus stops.

Even as PUP has started selling its wares in other cities, everything it works with remains uniquely and proudly Indianapolis.

CRAFT BEER Unless you’ve been hiding under a Budweiser truck, you’re probably aware that craft beer has become

Music A little night music goes a long way at Symphony on the Prairie, when the ISO decamps to Conner Prairie in Fishers for a couple of months for shows like Rhapsody in Blue (June 20–21) and the ever-popular Star-Spangled Symphony (July 3–5). From late July through the end of August, the symphony sets down their instruments to make way for visiting groups like the Beach Boys (August 22–24) and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (August 30–31). The adults sit back and pour wine, the kids romp nearby, and somehow everybody has a great time.

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PACER PRIDE

kind of a thing in Indy. With 35 breweries in the 10-county area, there’s nothing “micro” about the scene. Sun King may wear the crown, but places like Bier Brewery, Black Acre, Flat 12, Oaken Barrel, Fountain Square Brewery, and Triton drink with the best of them. Even in places where you might expect them to be muscled out by large distributors (Victory Field, Lucas Oil Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse), craft breweries have been trickling in. Refreshing? Like a pale ale on a hot day.

Was an era in the 1990s when the biggest party in town came around every year at about the same time: In the spring, when the Indiana Pacers were deep in the NBA Playoffs, facing down some Eastern Conference brute like the New York Knicks or Chicago Bulls. In those days, it seemed like blue-and-gold banners flew on every flagpole, and chants of “REGGIE REGGIE REGGIE” might rise up, spontaneously, at any moment, from any street corner. In case you haven’t noticed, the Pacers’ glory days are back, thanks to a Larry Bird homecoming, a fresh-faced coach named Frank Vogel, a likeable cast of players led by budding

OUR ART FAIRS

GETTING STUCK BEHIND HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES Broad Ripple Art Fair when: May 17–18 where: Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. the vibe: Families, couples— everyone—enjoying an artand music-filled springtime walk in the park. good to know: Get first dibs by attending the preview party the night of May 16. details: 255-2464 or indplsartcenter.org

Talbot Street Art Fair when: June 14–15 where: Talbott Street between 16th and 20th streets the vibe: Urbanites and hipsters strolling (and shopping) the streets of historic HerronMorton neighborhood. good to know: Stop by the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange on June 14 right in the Harrison Center at 1505 North Delaware Street for more shopportunities—and air conditioning. details: 745-6479 or talbotstreet.org

Penrod Arts Fair

Quiz Answers (from page 21)

5. c. Because seriously, to hell with them.

1. d. Seriously, do you think the rest of the stuff in their display cases is even real?

6. b. Psych! We only wish our seatmates were so polite, instead of getting up for endless rounds of beer and bathroom breaks.

2. d. Then Facebook and tweet the entire time you’re inside.

7. d. Extra points if you’re a woman.

3. b. Because, while high-quality mass transit and crime-free streets would be nice, having someplace to buy designer tea kettles is what really separates the big boys from the posers.

8. a and b.

4. c. Then wet yourself.

10. All of the above.

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9. d. Because the Indy 500 is like an old flame.

You know the two of you aren’t a perfect fit, but you usually have fun together.

superstar Paul George—and, most importantly, perennially legit title aspirations. And while #BeatTheHeat may have replaced the chants of yore, we’re tweeting it with every bit as much passion.

when: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

September 6 where: Indianapolis Museum of Art grounds, 4000 Michigan Road the vibe: The culturati (and everyone else, really) relishing the last of summer, along with dance performances, music, and art—natch. good to know: “Indiana’s Nicest Day” ain’t free—tickets are available on the website. details: penrod.org

Some would call sitting in traffic behind a horse’s rear an annoyance (or much worse). We like to look at it as an opportunity to stop and smell the, um, roses.

Besides, isn’t it kind of sweet that, Central Park or no, people still love to clip-clop around Indy?

Peggy Best, owner of Yellow Rose Carriages, says her chariots are usually filled with couples about to be engaged, celebrating their anniversaries, renewing vows, or just simply out on the town.

“Romance is a big one for carriage rides,” she says. But during the summer months, families and old folks take rides to enjoy the weather, Best says. In the winter, it’s families marveling at the Christmas lights. All year long, the tradition is a reminder of the magic that downtown still holds.

ETHNIC RESTAURANTS IN LAFAYETTE SQUARE Driving up Lafayette Road northwest of the city center is a bit like browsing an outsized international food court. Will it be a Mexican buffet lunch or superauthentic spicy Szechwan classics for dinner? Maybe a banh mi or a soft and cheesy pupusa? The shopping mall that lends the area its name, Indy’s first enclosed mall, which opened in 1968, may be nearly shuttered, but plenty of enterprising upstarts have moved in, offering affordable, adventurous staples from spots

as diverse as Ethiopia, India, and Cuba. With its ever-changing, always-undiscovered feel, this is the part of the city to take out-oftowners to show the breadth and vibrancy of Indy’s international culture. And if you’d rather make your dinner at home, markets such as Saraga International Grocery will help stock your larders with the staples needed for pad Thai or pollo mole.

HOW INDY ARE YOU? Native or newcomer? Take this quiz to find out how well you know the Circle City. —SAM STALL

1. What, besides the peerless fresh-made yeast doughnuts, should you buy at Long’s Donuts? a. Chocolate-covered cankles b. Deep-fried embolisms c. Snicker poodles d. Nothing. Just stick with the yeast donuts.

THE REUBEN AT SHAPIRO’S

This sandwich is a star!

Shapiro’s Delicatessen sold more than 37,000 Reubens last year, but this legendary sandwich stacked with “extra heavy” Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese imported from Europe, and the deli’s signature homemade corned beef didn’t even show up on the menu until the 1970s. At first, it wasn’t even grilled. “My great-uncle Max’s wife Ann found a sandwich griller that worked on our hand-cut rye bread,” says company president Brian Shapiro. “That became the real start of the Reuben at Shapiro’s.”

The restaurant also features a New York version with coleslaw instead of sauerkraut. But it’s the classic that’s the most popular, grilled to order and perhaps the only item on Shapiro’s menu that’s delivered to your table by a hairnet-clad employee shouting “Reuben” over the din of the regulars at this centuryold institution. Is there another sandwich that’s as much a taste of Indy? “We sell the most on Colts football Sundays,” says Shapiro.

With a Reuben this rich and iconic, is there any wonder why?

2. Your significant other announces that he/she has rented the Chicken Car to squire you around town on your birthday. You immediately ... a. Inquire as to whether he/she would prefer to sleep on the living room couch or the one in the den. b. Ask, “What’s a chicken car?” c. Ask if, instead of sitting inside, you can ride on the chicken itself. d. Make sure it pulls up in front of your house so the neighbors can see.

3. A major new downtown commercial development is announced. The first thing you do is ... a. Wonder how much TIF money they needed to make that turkey fly. b. Hope and pray they’ll put a Target in there. c. Write a huffy note to the Indianapolis Business Journal criticizing the project’s “pedestrian and uninspired” design. d. Hope it’s taller than ten stories, so it can bolster our somewhat anemic skyline.

4. When someone mentions the name Sammy Terry, you immediately ... a. Remember just how very, very old you are. b. Endure a PTSD-like flashback of your six-yearold self hiding behind the couch during Nightmare Theater, covering your ears because his voice freaked you out. c. Hunt up old videos on YouTube and suddenly realize, after all this time, that the man was actually trying to be funny rather than scary. d. Wet yourself.

5. If you could press a button and make one these things vanish forever, which would you choose? a. Gigantic, double-wide strollers on the Monon Trail. b. That ridiculous statue of John Wooden on Georgia Street. c. Potholes d. Ponderous, slow-moving city buses. Not all of them, just the one that’s in front of you right now, making you late for work.

6. You’ve got Pacer seats in the highest, steepest corner of Banker’s Life Fieldhouse.

What do you do? a. Pack extra tissue in case you get a nosebleed. b. Hit the restroom before you sit down, then don’t get up until it’s time to leave. c. Get your affairs in order. d. Contemplate taking a parachute and basejumping down to center court.

7. You see Colts quarterback Andrew Luck on the street, working a neck beard. So you ... a. Tell him he’s a credit to old-order Mennonites everywhere. b. Remark that his Adam’s apple probably feels quite cozy in there. c. Realize that Luck is 6´5˝ and that maybe you should keep your pithy observations to yourself. d. Ask if the beard is a good luck charm. Volunteer to grow one if he thinks it might help the team.

8. What's the secret ingredient in St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail sauce? a. Horseradish b. Sadism c. The same stuff car dealer Andy Mohr gargles with to make his voice sound raspy. d. Lucas Oil Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner 9. Your friend has tickets to the Indianapolis 500 and asks you attend. What do you say? a. You’d like to, but were banned for life from the IMS in 1983 after the Great Keg-a-pult Incident. b. If you wanted to be searched, jostled by crowds, and forced to drag around a bunch of bulky containers, you’d go to the airport. c. You’re pathologically afraid of Jim Nabors. d. Lament that every time you’ve gone you’ve wound up either jailed, sunburned, or hopelessly drunk. Then, shortly thereafter, relent and go anyway.

10. Which of these items has at various times been hauled out of Broad Ripple’s canal? a. A streetcar b. Regular cars c. Colts punter Pat McAfee d. Freakishly large carp Answers on page 20. No cheating!

YOUR SCORE: 1–3 correct: Not from around here, are ya? Baby steps: Try the St. Elmo’s cocktail sauce.

4–7 correct: You’ve earned one of those “317” tees.

8–10 correct: Pop open a Sun King and celebrate— you know your Naptown!

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Attractions MONUMENTS, MUSEUMS, AND DELIGHTFUL DISCOVERIES AROUND TOWN

Bankers Life Fieldhouse The Fieldhouse’s unique architecture brings to mind Indiana’s vintage high-school basketball arenas.

But it’s much more than a haven for hoops: The 750,000-square-foot building holds more than 18,000 seats and hosts home games of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, plus some of the biggest concerts and events in town. The Home Court Gift Shop has all manner of Pacers souvenirs. 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 917-2500, bankerslifefieldhouse.com Christ Church Cathedral This Episcopalian house of worship on Monument Circle with soaring gables, tall windows, and stained Tiffany glass is the oldest Indianapolis church in continuous use. It’s also the host of the beloved annual Strawberry Festival each June. 125 Monument Circle, 636-4577, cccindy.org Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial The names of 3,456 recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, an award given by Congress for military valor, are on glass panels at this moving memorial behind the Indiana State Museum. The one-acre memorial stands for conflicts from the Civil War through the wars in Afghanistan and Iran. At dusk, audio recordings tell their stories. Central Canal behind the Indiana State Museum Crown Hill Cemetery Visit the final resting places of President Benjamin Harrison and gangster John Dillinger on the sprawling grounds of the nation’s third-largest private cemetery.

The tomb of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley lies upon one of Marion County’s highest natural hills, which offers a stunning view of downtown Indianapolis.

Book a walking tour or grab a map at the funeral home to guide you through the cemetery’s 555 leafy acres, which attracts tourists, cyclists, and ramblers alike. 700 W. 38th St., 920-2726, crownhillhf.org

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Information

Official Visitor Centers Indianapolis Artsgarden, Washington and Illinois streets, 631-3301; Indianapolis International Airport Guest Services, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr., 487-7243; White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., 233-2434; visitindy.com

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Attractions

100 Acres: Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park 100 Acres makes use of untamed wetlands, meadows, and a 35-acre lake north of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Hailed as groundbreaking when it opened in June 2010, 100 Acres is one of the largest museum parks in the country. It’s free and open daily from dawn to dusk.

Free tours are offered Saturdays at noon from April

through October, and free audio tours are available at imamuseum.org/100acrestour for your smart phone.

4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331, imamuseum.org/100acres

The Athenaeum This striking brick building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was designed by the grandfather of Indianapolis’s most famous author, Kurt Vonnegut.

Architect Bernard Vonnegut blended Renaissance Revival and German Romanesque styles when erecting the 1898 landmark, which now houses the popular Rathskeller restaurant, a rollicking beer garden, and the most atmospheric YMCA in town. Catch a free tour at 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month by reservation—just call at least 48 hours ahead of time to make a reservation. 401 E. Michigan St., 655-2755, athenaeum foundation.org

Hinkle Fieldhouse The largest basketball arena in the United States for more than 20 years after it was built in 1928, this 10,000seat arena on the campus of Butler University has long been distinguished as the site of the championship game in the movie Hoosiers. Now, it may be best known as the home court of the Butler Bulldogs, surprise finalists in both the 2010 and 2011 NCAA men’s basketball championships. The venerable hoops haven is open for self-guided tours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., unless practice is going on. 510 W. 49th St., 940-3647, butlersports.com Holcomb Gardens Literary types will especially enjoy this 20-acre formal garden at Butler University, which features a central fountain crowned by a statue of Persephone and a stone bench carved with quotes from iconic authors.

In summer months, take a picnic to the lush lawn next to the canal and soak it all in. Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., 940-9352

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Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium The state’s largest reflecting telescope is housed at this northside observatory, where visitors can peer at the heavens when weather permits. The observatory, which has been used by Butler students and community members for 60 years, is one of the largest public observatories in the world. Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave. 940-8333, butler .edu/holcomb-observatory Indiana Repertory Theatre Housing one of the leading regional theaters in the nation, this Spanish Baroque landmark boasts ornate terra cotta details that make it unique among downtown facades. Built in 1927 as a movie house, the building became home to the repertory theater in 1980. Catch one of the 2014–15 season plays or take a tour of the building. 140 W. Washington St., 635-5252, irtlive.com

Tomlinson Taproom on the market’s mezzanine showcases the state’s many craft breweries and is open 2–9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A farmers market is out front every Wednesday from May through October and moves indoors every Wednesday from November through April. 222 E. Market St., 634-9266, indycm.com

Indianapolis Motor Speedway The home of the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event, the James Whitcomb Indianapolis 500, is worth a visit even Riley’s poem when there’s no race going on. You can “Little Orphant take a lap around the track in a van, book Annie” went on a high-speed ride in a racecar on select to inspire artist summer days, or go on a behind-theand political carscenes tour of this National Historic toonist Johnny Landmark. Check out the Speedway’s Gruelle to create iconic pagoda and the complex’s Raggedy Ann championship-caliber golf course with and Andy. four holes inside the track. (See the separate listing under “Museums & Galleries.”) 4790 W. 16th St., 492-8500, indianapolismotorspeedway.com

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Indiana State Fairgrounds Yes, there’s a state fair here every summer (this year, it’s August 1–17), but this community gathering place hosts some 300 other events year-round, from horse shows to flea markets. Among the fairgrounds’ many facilities are a one-mile dirt track for harness racing, a grandstand, and the Coliseum, a 1939 Art Deco arena that reopened this spring after some major renovations.

1202 E. 38th St., 927-7500, in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds Indiana Statehouse The seat of state government is housed in this 1888 Italian Renaissance-style building with a dramatic stained-glass rotunda. Free tours are offered nearly every weekday, and some include the House and Senate chambers and the Supreme Court. 200 W. Washington St., 233-5293, in.gov/idoa Indiana World War Memorial and Plaza The nation’s greatest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans outside Washington, D.C., is anchored by the stunning neoclassical War Memorial, which dominates the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. No trip to Indy is complete without stepping inside the spectacular Shrine Room, which is made from materials from across the world and is meant to symbolize peace and unity. The 24-acre memorial plaza also includes the American Legion Mall, the Veterans Memorial Plaza, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, and the USS Indianapolis Memorial on the Central Canal. 431 N. Meridian St. 232-7615, in.gov/iwm Indianapolis Artsgarden Suspended over a busy downtown intersection, this $12 million steel-and-glass structure connects Circle Centre mall, several hotels, and the Indianapolis Convention Center. The Artsgarden hosts free performances and serves as an official Visitor Center, with an attendant on duty every day to answer questions, provide free maps, and offer ticket assistance. Washington and Illinois streets, 624-2563, indyarts.org/artsgarden Indianapolis City Market The historic City Market has continuously operated since 1886 and is home to an eclectic assortment of vendors offering ethnic foods, gourmet coffee and tea, handmade gifts, fresh-cut flowers and more. Lunch vendors are open Monday through Saturday. The

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Indianapolis Zoo Approximately 255 animal species are housed at this world-class zoo, which prides itself on being a leader in animal conservation and breeding programs. It includes one of the world’s largest fully enclosed dolphin pavilions, home to the only underwater viewing dome in the country, and the Dolphin In-Water Adventure, for which you don a wetsuit to feed and pet Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins. The zoo, which is opening a groundbreaking new International Orangutan Center on May 24, includes White River Gardens and the Hilbert Conservatory. 1200 W. Washington St., 630-2001, indianapoliszoo.com

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Nestled in the historic downtown neighborhood of Lockerbie is the former home of Indiana’s most famous poet. Tours of this Victorian residence showcase the life of Riley during his final 23 years. 528 Lockerbie St., 631-5885, rileykids.org/museum/ Lucas Oil Stadium The home field of the Indianapolis Colts—and host of the 2012 Super Bowl—is a state-of-the-art facility with a retractable roof, 63,000 seats, 137 luxury suites, high-def scoreboards, and a two-level team store.

The stadium also hosts conventions, big concerts and events, and, frequently, NCAA basketball championships (including the Men’s Final Four in 2015). 500 S. Capitol Ave., 262-8600, lucasoilstadium.com Madame Walker Theatre Center This 1927 National Historic Landmark is one of the few surviving examples of African-style Art Deco and a testament to Indianapolis’s rich African-American history. The lavish 935-seat theater’s mainstay has long been world-class jazz, but its schedule also includes comedy, Broadway shows, gospel performances, and more. 617 Indiana Ave., 236-2099, walkertheatre.com Morris-Butler House Get a flavor for the 19th century at this five-story mansion in the city’s Old Northside. The 1865 home hosts exhibitions and events highlighting architecture, decorative arts, and family life in the Victorian age.

1204 N. Park Ave., 636-5409, historiclandmarks.org Old National Centre The exotic exterior of North America’s largest Shrine temple adds a dash of mystique to the downtown skyline. The style of this impressive yellow-brick complex built in 1910 nods to the architecture of the Middle East, with its stained glass, terra cotta detailing, and minarets. It hosts comedians and touring productions

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of Broadway shows in the Murat Theatre and popular bands in the more intimate Egyptian Room. 502 N. New Jersey St., 231-0000

Oldfields–Lilly House and Gardens This 22-room chateau located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art was the longtime home of the city’s prestigious Lilly family. The National Historic Landmark has been meticulously preserved with 1930s decorations and belongings from the family of businessman J.K. Lilly Jr., resulting in a stunning example of the American Country Place era. The house is open for free guided tours at 2 p.m. Fri.–Sun. from April through December. The gardens are open from dusk to dawn year-round, with free guided tours offered at 1 p.m. Sat.– Sun. from April through December. 4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331, imamuseum.org President Benjamin Harrison Home After leaving the White House, Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States—and the only one from Indiana—came home to this stately 1875 brick Italianate mansion near the city’s downtown. A lively calendar of exhibits and events includes a Victorianstyle croquet tournament (May 31) and a patriotic icecream social (June 21). 1230 N. Delaware St., 631-1888, presidentbenjaminharrison.org Scottish Rite Cathedral Indianapolis is home to the largest Scottish Rite cathedral in the world, a magnificentTudor Gothic edifice boasting a massive pipe organ, 54-bell carillon, 1,200-seat auditorium, and floating ballroom. Incredible but true: Each measurement of this Tudor Gothic structure is divisible by three. Free guided tours are held 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday and the third Saturday of the month. 650 N. Meridian St., 262-3100, aasr-indy.org Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Indy’s iconic 284-foot-tall centerpiece has gotten a $1.65 million facelift in recent years, particularly to the 38-foot Victory Statue that crowns it. The Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum in the monument’s base features a collection of Civil War artifacts. 1 Monument Circle, 234-6999, in.gov/iwm Traders Point Creamery Stop by this working dairy farm for weekly organic farmers markets or seasonal dinners on the deck, or enjoy farm-fresh food in the Loft restaurant, which offers a picturesque view of the fields where your meal originated. Belly up to the Dairy Bar for ice cream and yogurt.

9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 733-1700, tpforganics.com Union Station This stately 1888 Romanesque Revival building on the site of America’s first union railway depot is not only a landmark in the National Register of Historic Places, it’s still an active train station. 39 W. Jackson Place, 267-0701 White River Gardens The 3.3-acre botanical complex at the Indianapolis Zoo features some of the world’s most rare and beautiful floral specimens. 1200 W. Washington St., 630-2001, indianapoliszoo.com

Museums & Galleries

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis The world’s largest children’s museum houses more than 110,000 artifacts in 11 permanent galleries. In addition to hosting popular touring exhibitions, the museum boasts tons of permanent attractions: a

26-foot-tall water clock; interactive science experiments; Dinosphere, where you can observe the ongoing restoration of a real dinosaur; shows in Lilly Theater and SpaceQuest Planetarium; a working antique carousel; a learning lab; a rock-climbing wall; and Dale Chihuly’s largest permanent blown-glass sculpture, Fireworks of Glass. One of the coolest permanent exhibits, National Geographic Treasures of the Earth, treats visitors to a hands-on experience of some of the greatest archeological sites around the world. A major temporary exhibit on terra cotta Chinese warriors has moved in for the summer. 3000 N. Meridian St., 3343322, childrensmuseum.org

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Time-travel back to 19th-century Indiana at this pioneer village, brought to life through first-person interpreters. The park encompasses several historic areas and an indoor center on 800 rural acres built around the 1823 home of William and Elizabeth Conner. Year-round activies include summertime Symphony on the Prairie concerts, Fourth of July festivities, and candlelit Hearthside Suppers. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 776-6006, connerprairie.org Crispus Attucks Museum This museum on the grounds of Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School houses four galleries celebrating the accomplishments of alumni of the state’s first all-black high school. Among the famous honorees are NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robinson, a member of the first all-black basketball team to win a state championship; jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard; and opera singer Angela Brown. 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 2262432, crispusattucksmuseum.ips.k12.in.us Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Nestled beside the Canal, this museum celebrates Native American and Western art, culture, and history, all in a Jonathan Hess-designed building that evokes the mesas, canyons, deserts, and pueblos of the Southwest. Learn about the indigenous peoples of Indiana, and look at traditional and contemporary pottery, woodcarvings, and clothing created by North American Indians. You’ll also find artwork by Frederic Remington, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Charles Russell.

Finally, climb aboard an authentic (and exquisite) 1827 Concord stagecoach, take part in a drumming circle, or shop for fine cowboy boots. The Eiteljorg Cafe is one of the best restaurant settings on the canal. 500 W. Washington St., 636-9378, eiteljorg.org Harrison Center for the Arts This center prides itself on showcasing art that’s edgy yet accessible. Its 21 studios are occupied by established and emerging artists, and four galleries host a contantly changing selection of exhibits.

It’s an especially popular destination during First Friday gallery walks. Don’t miss the gift shop, which features great deals on crafts made by disadvantaged art students. 1505 N. Delaware St., 3963886, harrisoncenter.org Herron Galleries The exhibition space of Indianapolis’s premier fine-arts school features rotating displays of contemporary shows by regional, national, and international artists. The corridors of Eskenazi Hall, IUPUI’s Herron School of Art and Design, are adorned with student work—

drop in whenever the building is open, which it usually is.

735 W. New York St., 278-9423, herron.iupui.edu

Indiana Historical Society The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the Indiana Historical Society, is centered around the Indiana Experience, which makes creative use of the Society’s rich photo archives—thousands of images come to life as themed photo albums on touchscreen televisions. The center also includes a 1940sstyle cabaret room dedicated to Hoosier legend Cole Porter. 450 W. Ohio St., 232-1882, indianahistory.org Indiana Medical History Museum This fascinating must-see, located in the historic pathology building on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital, provides a look at the dawn of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the lab was a premier research facility for the study of mental and nervous disorders. 3045 W. Vermont St., 635-7329, imhm.org Indiana State Museum Families will enjoy this lively 72,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of the Hoosier state through art, science, and cultural exhibits. Visitors are encouraged to interact with exhibits that include a lock from the Wabash-Erie Canal and the famous Foucault Pendulum.

650 W. Washington St., 232-1637, indianamuseum.org Indiana Transportation Museum Take a trip back in time at this museum, home to a gallery of restored vintage railway engines. Highlights include a 1930s freight depot and a post office inside an old railroad car. All aboard for rides to nearby restaurants, small-town farmers markets, and the Indiana State Fair. Forest Park, Noblesville, 773-6000, itm.org Indianapolis Art Center Some 50 exhibitions rotate through this Michael Graves–designed building each year, where halls are adorned with art and teaching facilities include one of the few glass hot shops in the country open to the public. The outdoor ARTSPARK makes a great summertime getaway. 820 E. 67th St., 255-2464, indplsartcenter.org Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum Take a cruise through auto history at this museum, which chronicles the legends of racing and the history of the car industry. On display are engines, trophies, historic photos, and a rotating collection of 75 racecars. Highlights include the Marmon Wasp, the first winning car of the Indianapolis 500, and the $1.5 million Borg-Warner Trophy. Start your journey by watching the short film of track history and race highlights in the Tony Hulman Theater. 4790 W. 16th St., 492-6784, indianapolismotorspeedway.com

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Outside the museum, 92 sculptures representing each Indiana county are built into the facade and surroundings.

Indianapolis Museum of Art A city gem nestled on 152 acres overlooking the White River, the IMA is one of the 10 largest general art museums in the United States—and admission to its permanent exhibits is free. Galleries feature Monets and Gauguins, plus standout collections of Asian art, contemporary art, and textiles. Ramble around 26 acres of formal gardens, snap a picture by Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture, and enjoy the 100-acre sculpture park. 4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331,imamuseum.org

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Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art Located at the heart of the bustling Fountain Square neighborhood, iMOCA has become the city’s home for cutting-edge art exhibits. It’s closed until June 6 as the museum prepares for its expansion to CityWay starting September 5. 1043 Virginia Ave., Suite 5, 634-6622, indymoca.org Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library The late writer, artist, war veteran, and Indianapolis native is celebrated in this arts center, which includes displays of Vonnegut’s life and works, including personal items donated by his children and friends. It serves as a museum, art gallery, reading room, and educational resource facility. The Emelie Building, 340 N. Senate Ave., 652-1954, vonnegutlibrary.org NCAA Hall of Champions Sports fans won’t want to miss this museum that pays homage to the 23 sports and 88 national championships administered by the NCAA. An update of the building designed by Indiana native Michael Graves added sports simulators and some other interactive features, but old favorites remain, like the basketball court where you can try to reproduce legendary game-winning shots. 700 W. Washington St., 916-4255, ncaahallofchampions.org Rhythm! Discovery Center Embrace your musical side—even if you didn’t know it existed—at this unique downtown display of percussive instruments, including gongs, marimbas, xylophones, waterphones, bells, and chimes. Visitors are encouraged to play many of the instruments on exhibit here, including the percussion section of the Paramount Theatre’s 1926 organ. 110 W. Washington St., 275-9030, rhythmdiscoverycenter.org

Destinations

Broad Ripple Village This village-style hangout has been an Indianapolis destination for more than 175 years, evolving from a riverfront vacation spot to Indy’s best collection of indie shops, ethnic restaurants, and nightclubs. One of the city’s most strollable neighborhoods, it’s bisected by the busy Monon Trail and bustles with shoppers, walkers, and day-trippers. 62nd Street and College Avenue, 251-2782, discoverbroadripplevillage.com The Canal & White River State Park Abutting the city’s downtown is this 250-acre urban playground that features pedestrian walkways, plenty of green space, and several major attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo and several museums. Downtown, 801 W. Washington St., 233-2434, discovercanal.com Carmel Enjoy this suburb’s picturesque and walkable downtown, home to charming boutiques, smart restaurants, and high-end art galleries. Catch a show at the town’s sprawling Center for the Performing Arts, or delight in the bronze sculputures along Main Street and the Monon Greenway. North suburbs, Range Line Road and Main Street, Carmel, ci.carmel.in.us Fountain Square With its old-fashioned duckpin bowling alleys, classic cocktail bars, and vintage clothing shops, this bustling neighborhood embodies the heart of retro Indy. Spend a day here antiquing, then enjoy a smoke-free concert at Radio Radio, a cocktail at the Brass Ring Lounge, or an evening of Burlesque Bingo at the White Rabbit Cabaret. Near downtown at Shelby, Virginia, and Prospect streets, discoverfountainsquare.com

Massachusetts Avenue This popular arts district near downtown is home to an eclectic assortment of boutiques, restaurants, bars, theaters, and art galleries. Grab a cupcake or fro-yo and browse the selection of locally owned stores, many of which stay open late on weekends. Downtown, running northeast from the corner of New York and Delaware streets, discovermassave.com Noblesville The courthouse square in the Hamilton County seat, about 25 miles northwest of downtown Indy, teems with charming shops, antiques emporiums, and restaurants. Stop for tea at The Ruby Pear, located in a Victorian house; walk the greenway from downtown to Forest Park and beyond; and tour the historic Sheriff’s Residence and Jail, where Charles Manson was once locked up. North suburbs, Conner Street west of State Road 37, Noblesville, cityofnoblesville.org SoBro Concentrated around 54th Street and the Monon Trail, South Broad Ripple has become home to an eclectic array of restaurants, nightspots, and boutiques. You’ll find clusters of independent businesses near the busy trail, as well as on College Avenue at 52nd and 54th streets. Yats is a favorite for its hearty (and cheap) Cajun fare, and The Red Key Tavern is an Indy classic.

North, College Avenue to Keystone Avenue, south of 54th Street Zionsville Just try not to be charmed by this quaint community 20 minutes north of Indianapolis. Dozens of sweet, locally owned boutiques, restaurants, and cottages line the brick streets. North suburbs, I-65 north to 334 east, Zionsville, zionsville.net

International Orangutan Center

“A must-see exhibit of epic proportions.” Watch in awe as the orangutans climb, interact and learn before you. Save time and money the earlier you buy tickets online!

Opens May 24!

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New York City. Home to the Butler Ballet, Clowes also hosts some Broadway Across America shows, jazz and pop concerts, and dance performances. Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave., 940-6444, cloweshall.org

Hilbert Circle Theatre Built in 1916 as one of the nation’s first magnificent movie palaces, this 1,800-seat venue on Monument Circle is home to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and also hosts a slew of other musical groups, authors, and comedians all year long. 45 Monument Circle, 2316798, hilbertcircletheatreindy.org Indiana History Center Local groups stage shows that range from music to storytelling at the 290-seat Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at the History Center. 450 W. Ohio St., 232-1882, indianahistory.org Indiana Roof Ballroom Affectionately called “The Roof,” this unique venue atop the Indiana Repertory Theatre building re-creates the ambience of a European village at twilight. The lavish Spanish-villa decor includes ornate doorways and balconies, detailed stucco facades and columns, and a 40-foot domed ceiling decorated to resemble a night sky. It hosts approximately six big-band dances annually and dozens of banquets, corporate meetings, concerts, and receptions throughout the year. 140 W. Washington St., 236-1870, indianaroof.com Indianapolis Art Center Founded in 1934 to provide work for artists, this complex now holds a 224-seat auditorium, 40,000-squarefoot art school, studios, library, three galleries, and five exhibition halls. In warmer months, enjoy the 12-acre sculpture park or a concert at the riverfront stage. 820 E. 67th St., 255-2464, indplsartcenter.org

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Information

Arts Council Of Indianapolis This nonprofit organization maintains the city’s most up-to-date arts calendar. 631-3301, indyarts.org

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Venues

The Center for the Performing Arts The northside destination for theater, dance, and music is this $150 million performing arts venue, which opened in 2011. It’s composed of the Palladium, a 1,600seat concert hall; the 500-seat Tarkington Theater; and the 200-seat Studio Theater for young and emerging artists. Artistic director Michael Feinstein is a five-time Grammy nominee specializing in the Great American Songbook. 355 W. City Center Dr., Carmel, 660-3373, thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center The education and performance facility at the entrance to the University of Indianapolis is home to a two-tiered performance space, an art gallery, classrooms and studios, and a lecture hall. It hosts faculty and student recitals, lectures, readings, and concerts. 400 E. Hanna Ave., 788-3211, arts.uindy.edu Clowes Memorial Hall This performing arts center on the campus of Butler University offers a busy calendar that includes theater, music, dance, readings, and lectures. The 2,172-seat hall (pronounced “clues”) is renowned for its acoustics, designed by Robert Newman; the seating plan and sightlines were contributed by Ben Schlanger, who designed the same features at the Metropolitan Opera House in

Indianapolis Artsgarden Catch one of the more than 300 free performances and exhibits at this magnificent glass structure suspended 17 feet over the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets. Highlights include lunchtime concerts, the Art & Soul series in February, and choir performances during the holidays. 624-2563, indyarts.org/artsgarden Klipsch Music Center One of Central Indiana’s largest concert arenas can accommodate more than 18,000 people on its sprawling lawn and seat more than 6,000 beneath its covered pavilion. The biggest touring acts appear at this arena: The Dave Matthews Band stops by June 20–21 and Motley Crue rocks out July 5 (see website for full lineup). 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 776-8181, livenation.com The Lawn at White River State Park The city’s premier downtown greenspace is home to an amphitheater-style arena that features large concerts and a waterfront bandstand for summertime shows (including Jack Johnson on June 1). 801 W. Washington St., 233-2434, inwhiteriver.org

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Madame Walker Theatre Center Duke Ellington was one of the many early20th-century jazz legends who took the stage at this lavish 1927 Art Deco theater near the IUPUI campus. Today, the venue offers a busy calendar of music, theater, comedy, and other performances, and is home to the Heritage Center, which tells the story of businesswoman Madame C. J. Walker, the country’s first African-American woman to become a self-made millionaire. Jazz on the Avenue events take place the last Friday of every month. 617 Indiana Ave., 236-2099, walkertheatre.com

and internationally. Various venues, 844-2660, gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org

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This summer’s lineup of flicks includes American Graffiti (May 23–24), Guys and Dolls (July 11–12), Back to the Future (July 25–26), and more throwback favorites.

Old National Centre Touring bands and Broadway shows are among the many acts that grace the stages at this century-old venue, formerly known as the Murat Centre.

This landmark was one of the nation’s largest Masonic temples upon its construction in 1910, and its stained glass and minarets have left a unique imprint on the skyline. 502 N. New Jersey St., 231-0000

Pike Performing Arts Center The Center features an auditorium with nearly 1,500 seats and an experimental Studio Theater with around 200 seats. It hosts touring productions and student performances. 6701 Zionsville Rd., 216-5455, pikepac.org The Randall L. and Marianne W. Tobias Theater (The Toby) The IMA’s auditorium, nicknamed “The Toby” and outfitted with giant beanbags along with traditional seats, has become a go-to place to catch artsy films, stimulating discussions on art and culture, and performances by cutting-edge musicians. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331, imamuseum.org/toby Warren Performing Arts Center This 116,000-square-foot facility on the city’s east side is home to a 1,000-seat auditorium, a 150-seat studio theater, and a dance studio. It presents professional and community theater, music, dance, and more. 9500 E. 16th St., 532-6280, warrenpac.com

Dance

Butler Ballet Modeled after a professional dance company, Butler University’s Department of Dance performs classic 19th-century ballets, like Swan Lake and Cinderella, along with a holiday production of The Nutcracker.

It owns sets and costumes from the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, some of which are still in use. In contrast, Butler Chamber Dance performs contemporary pieces that may be experimental or informal. Clowes Memorial Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 940-9346, butler.edu/dance Dance Kaleidoscope The 11 professional dancers who form this group, which explores the limits of the human body via eclectic contemporary programs, are trained in classical ballet as well as the rigorous modern dance technique of Martha Graham, with whose dance company DK artistic director David Hochoy toured the world. 4603 Clarendon Rd., Room 32, 940-6555, dancekal.org Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre This company embraces a range of styles that includes modern, ballet, and ethnic dance. Its vast repertoire of programs has been presented throughout the area

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Indianapolis City Ballet Company This group aims to present top-notch programs for the community as it builds a local contemporary ballet company. Its fall “Evening with the Stars” is the city’s marquee arts event. 339-1413, indianap oliscityballet.org Motus Dance Sign up for a modern-dance class from this small Fountain Square outfit, or just sit back and take in an original contemporary-dance performance. 1101 Hoyt Ave., 602-3920, motusdance.com

The Moving Company at IUPUI IUPUI’s student dance company, begun by a student in 1983, embraces jazz, ballet, modern, salsa, hip-hop, and ethnic compositions. 901 W. New York St., Ste. 250, 274-2248, iupui.edu/~movingco

NoExit Performance Expect the unexpected from this avant-garde troupe, who somehow make it through an annual holiday production of The Nutcracker with nary a tutu in sight.

5845 N. Parker Ave., noexitperformance.org

Film

Fathom Events Watch the Metropolitan Opera live from New York City’s Lincoln Center without leaving Indy. Select performances and other special events (like a recent Elton John concert live from Las Vegas) are simulcast in high-def at four area cinemas. fathomevents.com The Historic Artcraft Theatre A short jaunt from downtown gets you to this Art Deco theater that shows old films on weekends all year. 57 N. Main St., Franklin, 736-6823, historicartcrafttheatre.org IMAX Theater Enjoy a larger-than-life experience on an 84-foot-wide screen at this theater at the Indiana State Museum, which shows 2-D and 3-D films. 650 W. Washington St., 233-4629, imaxindy.com

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Indianapolis Museum of Art Summer Nights and Winter Nights Film Series On Friday nights from June through August, bring a picnic dinner and enjoy classic, blockbuster, and independent films al fresco. In the winter, the series moves indoors to The Toby theater. 4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331, imamuseum.org/programs/films Keystone Art Cinema With seven screens, stadium seating, a bar, and outof-the-ordinary snacks, this mall multiplex is the place to catch foreign, indie, and documentary films with a cocktail or beer in hand. Fashion Mall, 8702 Keystone Crossing, 566-8185, landmarktheatres.com

Music

American Pianists Association Classical Fellowship and Jazz Fellowship awards are each given every four years to pianists ages 18 to 30 following a seven-month-long competition composed of performances by world-class musicians vying for the top prize. Lilly Hall at Butler University, 4603 Clarendon Rd., 940-9945, americanpianists.org The Cabaret! at the Columbia Club The finest national and local performers take the stage inside the historic Columbia Club on Monument Circle.

The swanky, friendly nightspot also offers master classes, workshops, and open-mic nights. 121 Monument Circle, Ste. 516, 275-1169, thecabaret.org Carmel Symphony Orchestra This 85-member orchestra presents an annual series of seven concerts, including a mix of classical, pops, and family concerts. The group now makes its home at the Center for the Performing Arts. 760 3rd Ave. SW, Ste. 102, Carmel, 844-9717, carmelsymphony.org Encore Vocal Arts Professional singers, teachers, homemakers, ministers, executives, and others raise their voices together in Encore Vocal Arts, an auditioned chamber choir that performs everything from Sting to Verdi, Ella Fitzgerald to Carmina Burana. Various venues, 576-7676, encorevocalarts.org Festival Music Society of Indiana Each June and July, the Early Music Festival showcases the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and early classical eras. Performances at the Indiana History Center include vocal and instrumental music, as well as dance.

3646 Bay Rd. South Dr., 577-9731, emindy.org Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra This 34-piece professional ensemble specializing in music written for small orchestras presents a different eight-performance series each year using a format of either Masterworks, Conversations, or Pops. Lilly Hall at Butler University, 4603 Clarendon Rd., Ste. 36, 9409607, icomusic.org Indianapolis Children’s Choir More than 3,000 singers from across Indiana, from toddlers to high schoolers, comprise one of the largest youth choral programs in the nation. Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., 940-9640, icchoir.org Indianapolis Opera Indiana’s only professional opera company stages classic works at Clowes Hall as well as smaller productions and recitals at its home base, the Basile Opera Center.

Its resident company, the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble, also stages opera scenes for more than 50,000 students per year. 250 E. 38th St., 283-3470, indyopera.org

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir The choral partner of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, this all-volunteer group of approximately 160 singers specializes in choral masterworks. The choir was founded in 1937 and presents a forty-week season each year that includes the popular Festival of Carols concerts each winter. Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., 940-9057, indychoir.org Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra With a home base at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre in the heart of Indy, the ISO is one of the country’s premier orchestras. Also making appearances at Conner Prairie’s amphitheater in the summer and at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, the ISO entertains more than 350,000 listeners annually. Audience favorites tend to include the Yuletide Celebration and Happy Hour at the Symphony performances, which allow attendees to snag premium box seats for the cost of general admission. 45 Monument Circle, 639-4300, indianapolissymphony.org New World Youth Orchestras Children and young adults are guided by professional musicians who help them learn and present an impressive catalog of contemporary and classical masterworks. The group is made up of three separate groups: Concert, Philharmonic, and Symphony orchestras. 32 E. Washington St., Ste. 950, 408-4492, nwyso.org

Theater (Community)

The Belfry Theatre The Hamilton County Theatre Guild produces six shows in an intimate setting (just eight rows of seats).

10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, 773-1085, thebelfrytheatre.com Buck Creek Players In a former indoor tennis facility converted to a church and then a theater, this company presents a range of musicals, dramas, and comedies. The 130-seat facility offers an intimate setting. 11150 Southeastern Ave., 862-2270, buckcreekplayers.com

Civic Theatre Founded in 1915, the nation’s largest continuously operating community theater troupe has been known as the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre and, in more recent years, Indianapolis Civic Theatre. 3 Center Green, Ste. 200, Carmel, 923-4597, civictheatre.org Epilogue Players A theater company that seeks to provide roles for men and women over the age of 50, Epilogue stages five plays running three weekends each. This summer’s offerings include On Golden Pond (July 11–27). 1849 N. Alabama St., 926-3139, epilogueplayers.org Footlite Musicals This theater in the historic Herron-Morton neighborhood stages seven Broadway musicals per year at the 260-seat Hedback Community Theatre, home to a rare 1925 pipe organ that’s played before each performance.

1847 N. Alabama St., 926-6630, footlite.org Mud Creek Players For 60 years, this amateur company has been staging family-oriented comedies, mysteries, musicals, and dramas in perhaps the most unusual theater venue in Indy: a barn on the northeast side of the city. 9740 E. 86th St., 290-5343, mudcreekplayers.com

Theater (Professional)

EclecticPond Theatre Company This touring company based in Indy produces highenergy, fast-paced versions of both classical and modern texts, keeping in mind students who have to read and study them. They perform at their home venue, the Irvington Lodge, as well as schools across the state. 5515 E. Washington St., 207-2080, eclecticpond.org Freetown Village Learn about African-American history and culture in Indiana through historical reenactments. Freetown Village stages educational programs including theater, storytelling, and hands-on workshops. 625 Indiana Ave., Ste. 200, 631-1870, freetown.org Indiana Repertory Theatre In its home at the historic 1927 Indiana Theater, the state’s only fully professional, resident not-for-profit theater offers 10 shows from September through May. Productions range from contemporary plays to classics. 140 W. Washington St. 635-5252, irtlive.com Phoenix Theatre Located in Indy’s historic Chatham Arch neighborhood, this 30-year-old theater is known for producing issueoriented, thought-provoking plays. The Phoenix has two stages in a renovated church that houses a 130-seat mainstage and a cabaret-style venue. 749 N. Park Ave., 635-7529, phoenixtheatre.org

Actors Theatre of Indiana Founded by New York City transplants, this company draws on elite talent both locally and nationally to bring a dose of off-Broadway to Indiana all year long. Studio Theatre, 4 Center Green, Carmel, 669-7983, actorstheatreofindiana.org

Storytelling Arts of Indiana Reconnect with the pleasure of hearing a good story at this group’s performances, which are presented by local, regional, and national storytellers at various locations throughout the city. 576-9848, storytellingarts.org

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre One of the big remaining dinner theaters marks its 41st season with shows including Mary Poppins (May 15– June 29) and Oklahoma! (August 21–October 5). Enjoy a buffet meal before taking in a performance of a classic musical or recent Broadway hit. 9301 N. Michigan Rd., 872-9664, beefandboards.com

Theatre on the Square Located on the lively Mass Ave strip, this theater is home to a 60-seat cabaret and a 130-seat mainstage.

Productions are made up of a variety of plays and musicals, ranging from popular off-Broadway shows to successful shows from Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. 627 Massachusetts Ave., 685-8687, tots.org

Special Events First Fridays

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Downtown’s

popular gallery walk includes a reliably strong lineup of openings and related events, including an after-party. Venues typically keep their doors open from 6 to 9 p.m. or later. Each month, find the venue list and a map online.

Multiple venues, 332-5612, idada.org

Spotlight: One Night, One Stage, One Reason

MAY 19 This annual spring fundraising event

at Clowes Hall offers a taste of the city’s premier performing arts groups. Proceeds benefit the Indiana AIDS Fund. 429 E. Vermont St., 630-1805, indianaaidsfund.org

IndyFringe

AUG. 14–24 The Mass Ave arts district is home

to this eclectic theater event, which draws offbeat performers from around the world, based on the famous Edinburgh festival.

Eight stages are scheduled to host 400 shows

this year. Various venues on Massachusetts Avenue, 869-6660, indyfringe.org

Indianapolis International Film Festival

JULY 17–27 More than 100 movies are shown

at this thriving competition, including documentaries and shorts that won’t appear at local cinemas. All year long, the organization stages other cool film events, such as Roving Cinema, which brings Newsies to the Indianapolis Star headquarters on May 15 and The Blair Witch Project to 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park on October 23. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., 560-4433, indyfilmfest.org

Heartland Film Festival

OCT. 16–25 Established in 1991, this annual film

festival dedicated to films highlighting the positive aspects of life is one of the town’s premier cinematic events. Multiple venues, 464-9405, heartlandfilmfestival.org

Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts

OCT. 29–NOV. 15 Writers and entertainers come

to town for this literary celebration. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd., 251-9467, jccindy.org

Spirit & Place Festival

NOV. 7–16 This ten-day forum, born from a

1990 talk by Kurt Vonnegut, Dan Wakefield, and John Updike, promotes civic engagement, respect for diversity, and public imagination through dozens of programs, including plays, discussions, and hands-on workshops. This year’s festival explores the theme “Journey.” Multiple venues, 278-3623, spiritandplace.org

Tonic Ball

NOV. 21 At the city’s coolest music festival,

dozens of top local bands play the songs of famous musicians at Fountain Square venues.

Fountain Square, 632-2664, tonicindy.com

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Neighborhoods PLANTING ROOTS? COME HOME TO ONE OF INDY’S WELCOMING COMMUNITIES

Fountain Square Urban-revival projects have rejuvenated the area, now a favorite for artists, young couples, and those looking for bargain fixer-uppers. BOUNDARIES: Roughly Fletcher and State avenues, I-65/I-70, Pleasant Run Creek.

ATTRACTIONS: Fountain Square Theatre, art galleries, arts and music festivals. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $97,835.

Herron-Morton Place This historic district is known for a collection of 19thcentury Queen Annes alongside ultra-contemporary new homes. BOUNDARIES: Central Avenue, 22nd, 16th, and Pennsylvania streets. ATTRACTIONS: Talbot Street Art Fair. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $303,871.

Holy Cross The refurbished north-central pocket of Holy Cross, dramatically more upscale than the rest of the area, has everything established historic districts have—except the name recognition. BOUNDARIES: I-65/I-70, Michigan, Washington, New York, Oriental, and State streets.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $162,120.

Lockerbie Square The city’s first urban-revitalization success story, Lockerbie Square offers a storybook setting in the heart of the city. Cottages, condos, and even urban lofts sit on brick and cobblestone streets. BOUNDARIES: Michigan, Fulton, New York, East streets. ATTRACTIONS: James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $290,989.

Martindale on the Monon This inner-city area is undergoing major revitalization and provides homebuyer incentives. BOUNDARIES: 16th and 22nd streets, Carrollton and Columbia avenues.

ATTRACTIONS: Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $66,792.

Downtown

Chatham Arch Charming 19th-century cottages abut cosmopolitan new condos. BOUNDARIES: I-65, North and East streets, College Avenue. ATTRACTIONS: Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Phoenix Theatre, Mass Ave. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $282,164.

Cottage Home In this close-knit community listed in the National Register of Historic Places, residences range from sweet, colorful cottages to elaborate Victorian homes dating to the 1800s. BOUNDARIES: 10th, Michigan, and Oriental streets, College Avenue. ATTRACTIONS: Neighborhood festivals, houses designed by noted architect Bernhard Vonnegut. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $171,444.

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Fall Creek Place Mix of rehabilitated historic homes and new homes in historic vernacular on 54 acres just north of downtown.

About half of the houses for sale are considered “affordable housing” for residents with low and moderate incomes. BOUNDARIES: Pennsylvania Street, Fall Creek Parkway, East 22nd Street, Park Avenue. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $207,144.

Fletcher Place The city’s old Italian neighborhood is a designated historic district located across from the Eli Lilly and Company headquarters. The Villaggio condo tower has upped the luxury quotient considerably. BOUNDARIES: East Street, I-65/70, Louisiana Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $225,631.

Old Northside This historic district has been revitalized by those looking for a Victorian or Queen Anne, either already restored or in need of work. BOUNDARIES: 16th and Pennsylvania streets, College Avenue, I-65. ATTRACTIONS: President Benjamin Harrison Home, Morris-Butler House, Harrison Center for the Arts. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $256,712.

Ransom Place Adjacent to the IUPUI campus, Ransom Place was one of the first African-American neighborhoods in the city.

Recent preservation efforts have resulted in renewed interest in the neighborhood, now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. BOUNDARIES: Martin Luther

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Mile Square Crave the hustle and bustle of urban life? You’ll find new condos on nearly every block in the heart of the city.

BOUNDARIES: North, South, East, West streets. ATTRACTIONS: Monument Circle, White River State Park, Circle Centre, Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Mass Ave Cultural District, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $341,199.

King Jr., St. Clair, Paca, 10th streets. ATTRACTIONS: Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Central Canal. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $170,750.

Woodruff Place The inspiration behind the wealthy neighborhood in The Magnificent Ambersons declined somewhat after its heyday, but renovations have brought new life to many of the Victorian and Colonial mansions, which line grassy esplanades with fountains. BOUNDARIES: 10th and Michigan streets, Woodruff Place East and West drives.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $205,420.

East and Northeast

Avalon Hills One of the most hilly and heavily wooded areas of Marion County, this neighborhood contains 1960s-era homes, most of which are two stories with basements.

Many houses are still occupied by their original owners, but young families have begun snapping up real estate.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 9 miles. BOUNDARIES: Hillcrest Country Club, 71st Street, I-465, Fall Creek Road. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $241,253.

Castleton Traffic congestion on Allisonville Road and 82nd Street sometimes overshadows the attractions of this suburban enclave. The area’s residences are, for the most part, traditional ranch dwellings and two-story homes with ample lawns. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles.

BOUNDARIES: I-465, I-69, 96th Street, Allisonville Road.

ATTRACTIONS: Castleton Square Mall, William S. Sahm Park and Golf Course. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $118,506.

Cumberland This progressive eastside community provides an easy commute for downtown workers. Already a region of historic neighborhoods, the town is expanding east into Hancock County with pricier new homes. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $157,711.

Devonshire Ranches from the 1950s and split-levels from the 1960s might show some wear, but the homes here are a better deal than nearby areas. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: Binford Boulevard, I-465, Fall Creek Road, 71st Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $206,231.

DOWNTOWN: 9 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE:

$118,560.

Geist Exclusive, affluent subdivisions and extravagant waterfront custom homes fill this northeast corner of Marion County, where the lifestyle centers around water recreation. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 14 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Geist Reservoir, Indianapolis Yacht Club, Indianapolis Sailing Club. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $506,845.

Indian Lake This community doesn’t have the name recognition of Geist to the north, but that’s part of Indian Lake’s appeal. Residents say the woods and wildlife remind them of Wisconsin, and they can take kayaks, canoes, and pontoon boats out on the 60-acre private lake. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 11 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $206,554.

Irvington The community is a magnet for people in creative industries, and it shows: Older homes are carefully enhanced and maintained, with Irvingtonian community pride rivaling that of any place in the city. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: 10th Street, Brookville Road, Emerson and Arlington avenues. ATTRACTIONS: Ellenberger Park, Pleasant Run Golf Course. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $112,259.

Little Flower Homes in this historically Irish-Catholic neighborhood come with affordable price tags and vintage styles and are popular with singles and young couples. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: 16th and 10th streets, Emerson Avenue, Sherman Drive. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $65,837.

Oakland Hills A 27-hole championship golf course is the centerpiece

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of this planned Geist community. Houses range from 2,300 to upwards of 10,000 square feet. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 12 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $269,249.

South

Acton Established in 1856, Acton still retains many of its turn-of-the-century homes near the small Main Street business district. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 13 miles.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $125,682.

Beech Grove This small community is characterized by cottages, comfortable ranches, and new homes, offering inexpensive houses close to downtown Indy. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $78,853.

Franklin Township A southeastern Marion County township, Franklin remained relatively undeveloped from the time of its settlement in the 1820s until the mid-20th century, when the construction of several interstates made Franklin Township a convenient settling point for suburbanites. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $141,897.

Garfield Park The area boasts a large public park with a conservatory, 1903 pagoda, gardens, and a bike trail to Ellenberger Park. Homes include bungalows and Victorians.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $62,514.

Homecroft Just beyond I-465 on the south side, modest bungalows and cottages shaded by maple trees form a neighborhood listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: Banta Road, Tulip Drive, Orinoco Avenue, Penn railroad tracks.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $120,693.

Southport Housing here was constructed mostly during the 1960s and 1970s, after the expansion of Madison Avenue, though early-20th-century homes also dot the area.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 6 miles. BOUNDARIES: McFarland Road, Buck Creek, Madison Avenue, Stop 11 Road.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $107,500.

Emerson Heights Filled with small bungalows and doubles on tree-lined esplanades, this inner-city neighborhood borders the hip communities of Little Flower and Irvington.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: Linwood and Emerson avenues, 10th and Michigan streets. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $42,082.

University Heights To the south of the University of Indianapolis lies this historic district, which dates back to 1902. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: Hanna, Lawrence, and Keystone avenues, Shelby Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $88,021.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Since Fort Benjamin Harrison closed more than a decade ago, the area along East 56th Street has grown and changed into a residential enclave while retaining the fort’s Colonial Revival character. Fort Harrison State Park practically doubles as a backyard. DISTANCE TO

Wanamaker This small farming community retains its rural charm.

While a few newer neighborhood developments have been added, most homes are farmhouses on vast expanses of land. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 9 miles.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $135,863.

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West and Northwest

Clermont Clermont was initially a working-class suburb, as reflected in its original name, Mechanicsburg. The town became a part of Indianapolis in 1970. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $80,652.

Crooked Creek A dozen or so areas along Michigan Road from 38th to 86th streets are known collectively as Crooked Creek.

Middle-class areas marked by ranches, split-levels, and large yards dominate the district. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $113,616.

Eagle Creek Eagle Creek Reservoir anchors one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Crossing the causeway at the end of the workday transports residents to a quiet setting of hills, woods, and wildlife. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 11 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $149,392.

Garden City Originally, the area was marked by expansive farms; only glimpses of the area’s rural heritage can be seen today.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. BOUNDARIES: I-465, Rockville Road, Tibbs Avenue, 10th Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $69,107.

Golden Triangle Bounded by three interstates—465, 865, and 65—this city corner feels like a slice of the country in places.

Upscale subdivisions and older homes on wooded lots are tucked away from busy streets. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 12 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $262,691.

New Augusta This village grew up around a railroad depot and still boasts homes in styles typical of the time, including Italianate and Queen Anne. It’s centered on the corner of Guion Road and 71st Street. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $95,320.

Speedway Speedway’s growth has relied on the auto industry surrounding the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It hosts single-family ranches and apartments. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $96,552.

North

Arden Winding streets, mature trees, and a range of home styles have made Arden a hot address. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 6 miles. BOUNDARIES: Meridian and 71st streets, College Avenue, White River.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $381,156.

Broad Ripple A popular resort area for Indianapolis citizens during the early 1900s, Broad Ripple is still vibrant, as reflected by the eclectic boutiques, galleries, and restaurants in the village business district. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Broad Ripple Park, Monon Trail, Central Canal Towpath, Indianapolis Art Center. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $191,382.

Butler-Tarkington Residents of the traditional homes on these tree-lined streets use the shops and eateries at 56th & Illinois, and Butler University provides cultural

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Indianapolis and surrounding area activities. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. BOUNDARIES: Central Canal, Michigan Road, Meridian and 38th streets, Westfield Boulevard. ATTRACTIONS: Clowes Memorial Hall, Central Canal Towpath, Indianapolis Museum of Art. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $201,096.

Crow’s Nest City leaders Eli Lilly and L.S. Ayres once owned homes in this neighborhood, still dotted with large estates and imposing architecture. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 6 miles. BOUNDARIES: 62nd Street, White River, Lieber Road. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $480,755.

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The annual Halloween party in this neighborhood, on the northside just south of Broad Ripple, dates back to the 1930s.

Forest Hills This picturesque area is known for Tudor Revival cottages on winding roads. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: College and Northview avenues, Kessler Boulevard, the Monon Trail. ATTRACTIONS: proximity to Broad Ripple and the Monon. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $392,901.

Mapleton–Fall Creek Once home to Indianapolis’s wealthy, these streets are now lined with bungalows, condos, and the occasional early-20th-century home. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Indiana State Fairgrounds. BOUNDARIES: 38th and Meridian streets and Fall Creek Parkway. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $73,346.

Meridian–Kessler In one of the Circle City’s oldest neighborhoods, architecture varies from large Colonial, Tudor, and French-inspired homes on the west side to bungalows on the east. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. BOUNDARIES: Meridian and 38th streets, Kessler Boulevard, the Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $265,738.

Meridian Hills Exclusive since its development in the 1920s and ’30s, Meridian Hills remains a quiet neighborhood of wealthy families. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: 81st and 64th streets, Spring Mill Road, College Avenue, Williams Creek. ATTRACTIONS: Meridian Hills Country Club, Holliday Park, and Marott Park and Nature Preserve. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $513,273.

Meridian Park Large Arts and Crafts homes distinguish the area, and some have double lots, the largest yards near downtown. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. BOUNDARIES: 30th, 34th, and Pennsylvania streets, Washington Boulevard. ATTRACTIONS: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $29,975.

Nora Nora residents can walk to the Monon Trail and great northside shopping and dining. Classic ranch homes from the 1960s and ’70s sit on generous wooded lots with smooth-flowing creeks. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $171,480.

Rocky Ripple In 1921, the mayor of Indianapolis floated a proposal to turn this small area between the Central Canal and the White River (also bordered by 51st and 54th streets) into a lake. Today, the area is a fairly isolated, quiet middle-class spot. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles.

ATTRACTIONS: Broad Ripple, Central Canal Towpath, Clowes Memorial Hall, Holcomb Gardens, Indianapolis Museum of Art. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $76,930.

SoBro South Broad Ripple boasts the same bohemian charm as its namesake to the north. With hundreds of unique bungalows, modest yards, and plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance, it’s a hotspot for singles and young couples buying their first home.

DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. BOUNDARIES: 54th and 49th streets, College and Keystone avenues. ATTRACTIONS: Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $97,366.

Williams Creek Tudor- and Victorian-style homes and new custom showpieces line the creek and winding lanes of this affluent neighborhood, full of wooded lots. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. BOUNDARIES: College Avenue, Pennsylvania and 81st streets, Williams Creek. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $827,964.

Wynnedale Architects and other creative types have an affinity for this hidden gem near the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Developed as a residential area in 1932, it still features a bird sanctuary and flower beds maintained by residents, along with homes of Tudor, Spanish, Art Deco, and ranch styles. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 3 miles.

BOUNDARIES: 44th and 42nd streets, Cold Spring Road, Crooked Creek. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $216,029.

continues apace. It’s been named by CNN Money as one of the top ten places to live in the country. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 15 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Conner Prairie, Symphony on the Prairie concerts, proximity to Geist Reservoir. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $242,707.

Franklin Beautifully restored historic homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s decorate the main thoroughfares of this small city south of Indy. Amenities include close proximity to I-65; a charming town square; and Franklin College, a small liberal-arts school. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 25 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $121,442.

Greenwood In this southside suburb, new subdivisions are being built alongside homes from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, while commercial expansion prompted by Greenwood Park Mall continues to bring more development to the community. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 14 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $172,506.

New Palestine Hamilton County residents tired of a hectic commute are flocking to this growing bedroom community on the east side. Three major roads—I-70, Washington Street, and U.S. 52—provide quick access to downtown Indy. Plentiful rural farmland is a draw for families, who often opt to build custom homes. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 16 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $216,806.

Noblesville A historic town square anchors charming Noblesville, whose brick-lined streets lead to quaint boutiques and great independent restaurants. Klipsch Music Center, which hosts big national touring acts, makes it a destination for miles around. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN:

24 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $199,486.

Plainfield Plainfield is a popular alternative to northside ’burbs for its schools, parks, proximity to Indianapolis International Airport, and diverse housing market.

New, mid-range homes mingle with historic downtown charmers. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 18 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $167,340.

Westfield This community is experiencing a growth spurt thanks to an excellent school system, recognized as one of the most tech-savvy school districts around. Most homes are less than a decade old and are located in wellplanned communities with amenities like golf courses and clubhouses. Tons of retail and dining options are available in town and in nearby Carmel. The town center is being redeveloped as “Grand Junction.” DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 20 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $228,541.

Zionsville Best known for its idyllic Rockwellian town center—a village setting with brick streets, old street lamps, upscale boutiques, and art galleries—this coveted Boone County address offers old and new places to live: pricey Victorian sweeties with gorgeous gardens, a sprinkling of mid-century ranches, spacious horse farms on the outskirts of town, a range of custom-home communities, and a couple of traditional neighborhood developments. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 16 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $357,136.

Average home sale prices determined by Indianapolis Monthly based on data compiled by the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors (MIBOR) and provided by talktotucker.com.

Surrounding Communities

Avon Though young, this town in Hendricks County has a strong sense of community. Incorporated in 1996, Avon has witnessed rapid growth in the last decade and now boasts good schools, attractive parks, custom homes, and a traditional neighborhood development in the Village of Turner Trace. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles.

AVERAGE HOME SALE: $183,860.

Brownsburg This Hendricks County community has more than doubled in size in the last 20 years. It’s replete with housing options, from older ranches and two-story homes to custom and track homes in new developments. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 12 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $183,062.

Carmel People like Carmel (unlike its California counterpart, the town is pronounced “KAR-mul”) for its easy access to highways, generous supply of upscale shops and restaurants, luxurious houses on wooded lots, and genuine sense of community. Still, families move here mainly for the school system, ranked one of the best in the state.

The 122 neighborhoods encompass the city’s most exclusive gated communities, bungalows, Main Street condos, and the traditional neighborhood development of Village of WestClay. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 13 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Arts & Design District, the Center for the Performing Arts, Monon Greenway, Clay Terrace, Central Park. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $342,087.

Fishers The 1980s and 1990s saw Fishers competing with Carmel as the northside suburb of choice, and its growth

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Dining HOT SPOTS FOR MARVELOUS MEALS, FROM TARTINES TO TENDERLOINS

Bakersfield Mass Ave TACOS & BOURBON This hip spot done up (or done down) with splintery timbers, steel beams, bourbon barrels, and dangling Edison bulbs, does a nice job with all the late-night standards: booze, raucous music, and tacos topped with the likes of achiotebraised pork, pickled red onions, and cilantro. Plenty of customers wash down the pretty little tacos with PBRs from glass boots—and even giant 32-ounce cans of High Life—but more-spirited regulars look past the watery brews and opt for one of the 50 bourbons or 50 tequilas. Lunch Fri.–Sun., dinner daily.

334 Massachusetts Ave., 635-6962. V $$ Bazbeaux PIZZA As some of Indy’s most celebrated restaurateurs open pie places all over town, we haven’t forgotten where we first found artichoke hearts and goat cheese on our ’za. Bazbeaux has changed little since 1986, when it opened in Broad Ripple, and it hasn’t really needed to.

Lunch and dinner daily. 333 Massachusetts Ave., 636V $$ 7662.

Black Market ✪ CONTEMPORARY In a long, spartan dining room with

communal tables as the center point, servers present handcrafted dishes like ale-steamed mussels, pork schnitzel, and a daily pickle plate featuring snacks such as watermelon rind and boiled eggs—all with the rustic edge that makes diners feel like they just wandered into a well-provisioned farmhouse.

Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 922 Massachusetts Ave., 822-6757. V $$$

Bluebeard ✪

DOWNTOWN INCLUDES Chatham Arch, Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square

1913 Restaurant UPSCALE COMFORT Farm-table standards get a glossy do-over at this hotel restaurant tucked just off the polished marble lobby of the Omni Severin.

The dining room, all dark lacquer and leathery browns, feels a bit stuffy, but diners easily warm up to a menu that includes a root-beer–cured pork chop as big as a catcher’s mitt, topped with sweet bacon marmalade; and half a chicken roasted to a juicy, rosy hue and plated with succotash and a little tin pan of sweet corn “milk”

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(like the cream off of creamed corn) for dipping. Vintage cocktails come courtesy of the mixologists at the Severin Bar next door. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

40 W. Jackson Pl., 634-6664. $$$

Adobo Grill MEXICAN Impressively poured margaritas and guacamole mixed tableside add a level of showmanship to a restaurant already full of drama, thanks to soaring ceilings and a wrought-iron balcony. Dishes such as flatiron steak with potatoes, chorizo, and a creamy ancho salsa deliver south-of-the-border flavor with Midwestern heartiness. End with a slice of airy guava cheesecake, studded with coconut chunks. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily. 110 E. Washington St., 822-9990.

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Cafe Patachou CAFE At breakfast, savor a mug of coffee while you mull over the fluffy omelets (like the cheekily named “Hippie with a Benz,” stuffed with spinach, tomato, mushrooms, and feta cheese). When the waitress asks what kind of toast you want, always answer “cinnamon.”

Breakfast and lunch daily. 225 W. Washington St., V$ 632-0765.

Cerulean ✪ CONTEMPORARY With all of its mad-scientist foams

and sauce-swiped dishware, this airy spot in the CityWay complex pushes the molecular-gastronomy envelope.

The menu is in constant flux, with a diverse lineup of

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Brussels sprouts salad at Bluebeard

MODERN COMFORT Adventurous diners get their fix at this bustling Fletcher Place spot that has taken on such seemingly challenging nibbles as grilled octopus, pork cracklings, and pig-face Asian buns. Pick multiple items and share with the table.

Better yet, take a seat at the Bread Bar so you can chat with the staff over a quartino of red wine. Skip dessert and you might never know the unexpected wonders of buttermilk bread pudding or olive-oil cake with sweet-corn ice cream. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sun. 653 Virginia Ave., 686-1580. V $$

lineup of small plates and a brief list of elaborate dinner entrees that have ranged from a tiny quail lounging next to a bubble of wood-stock jus to a tender hunk of beef short rib on fried spaetzle. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. V $$$ 339 S. Delaware St., 870-1320.

Chef Joseph’s at the Connoisseur Room CONTEMPORARY Plenty of dark wood, a stunning bar, and curvaceous banquettes provide a striking backdrop for Joseph Heidenreich’s revolving lunch and dinner menus, which have included a delectable tempura crabcake sandwich, orange-sesame duck wings, and delicate stuffed artichoke hearts. Occasional special dinners, as well as cabaret and open-mic nights, further separate the restaurant from the standard spots. Lunch Tues.– Fri., dinner Tues.–Sat. 115 E. Ohio St., 600-3577. V $$ Dunaway’s CONTEMPORARY It may have made a splash with its Art Deco fixtures and the stunning view from its rooftop dining deck when it opened in the former Indiana Oxygen building back in 1998. But changes in Dunaway’s chefs over the years meant dinner here was often hit or miss. Now chef Christopher Bator, who once cooked for Tiger Woods and other celebrities, has polished up the classics, including generous steaks and chops with sophisticated sides such as nutty, al dente risotto and truffle mac ’n’ cheese. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 351 S. East St., 638-7663.

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The Eagle’s Nest CONTEMPORARY In sedate champagne hues with crisp white-leather seating, this spruced-up revolving rooftop restaurant is still the Hyatt’s crowning glory.

A starter of fried sweetbreads wears a respectable strawberry-chipotle sauce, and the meltingly gamey flavor of the elk served medium-rare pairs perfectly with its Cabernet reduction and root-vegetable mash. Dinner daily. 1 S. Capitol Ave., 616-6170. V $$$$

Fogo de Chao STEAKHOUSE This Brazilian steakhouse chain is as handsome as it is indulgent. Save plenty of room for all-you-can-eat beef ancho, filet mignon, sirloin, pork ribs, and the house-special picanha, sliced sizzling hot right onto your plate by costumed gauchos.

Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily. 117 E. Washington St., 638-4000. $$$$

Greek Islands GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN For more

than 25 years, the nightly shouts of “Opa!” and the flames leaping from platters of saganaki at this family-run spot have made it a beloved draw.

The owners serve up hearty fare like moussaka and spanakotiropita, but it’s the extras—including garlicky potatoes and a textbook Greek salad—that

really shine. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily. 906 S. Meridian St., 636-0700. $$

Harry & Izzy’s ✪ CONTEMPORARY Several menu items at this stylish location are the same as at older sibling St. Elmo, but Harry & Izzy’s gives the classics some extra attention.

An Oscar-style filet arrives under a tumble of buttery crab meat worthy of an entree unto itself. Most diners begin with the ultimate St. Elmo reference—the shrimp cocktail. Do not ignore other winning starters, including seared ahi. Lunch and dinner daily. 153 S. Illinois St., 635-9594. V $$$$ Iozzo’s Garden of Italy ITALIAN Stick-to-your-ribs cuisine draws fans of chef Kathy Jones’s two-toned lasagna (sauced with both Bolognese and Alfredo), oversized lobster ravioli, and champagne-flute tiramisu to this storied downtown spot. Anything involving seared scallops hits the spot, especially when paired with a bottle of wine and live music under the twinkling lights on the patio. Lunch Mon.–Fri., V $$$ dinner daily. 946 S. Meridian St., 974-1100.

The Libertine Liquor Bar ✪ CONTEMPORARY Neal Brown’s suave, swashbuckling shrine to pre-Prohibition libations has continued to impress since its barkeeps shook their first Screw and Bolt in 2011. Now the menu is as impressive at lunch as at dinner, featuring heartier fare such as a paillard of Gunthorp Farms chicken alongside its legendary bar bites. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Fri., dinner only Sat. 38 E. Washington St., 631-3333. V $$ Lorenzo’s Ristorante ITALIAN This white-tablecloth trattoria features artful Italian staples and contemporary innovations of Mediterranean fare. Beef tenderloin Raffinati comes bathed in brandy cream sauce with a hit of pepper.

A pan-seared pork chop with shallots, crimini mushrooms, bell peppers, thyme, and a Madeira wine reduction is enough for two. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. 15 E. Maryland St., 635-3096. $$

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The Elmer Fudd Gantry here is made with rum, ginger syrup, madeira, cider, and pear juice.

Hallelujah, how refreshing!

Mama Irma Restaurant PERUVIAN Seafood and starches dominate the menu at this tiny family-run house of hearty Peruvian peasant fare in the heart of Fountain Square. The stuffedpotato starter, papa rellena, is a must, as are the loaded (and labor intensive) fish soups. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 1058 Virginia Ave., 423-2421. $$ Maxine’s Chicken & Waffles SOUL FOOD If fried potatoes, salmon croquettes, and cooked cabbage were staples on your family’s dinner table growing up, you’ll feel right at home at this downtown soul food spot. The

challenge is choosing just one thing to order, whether that be the restaurant namesake dish (three wings atop a waffle with a scoop of peach butter), a plate of battered catfish, or the biggest chicken-breast sandwich in town. Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner Wed.–Sun. 132 N. East St., 423-3300. V $$

Mesh MODERN COMFORT On weekend evenings, the Mass Ave crowd queues up at the hostess stand of this posh two-level eatery to dine in either the sprawling main-level bar, the upstairs loft, or the twinkle-lit alley-side patio that abuts the Cultural Trail. Past standout dishes have ranged from a simple blackened mahi sandwich served at lunch to a thick, richly dressed pork chop propped up on a decadent hunk of braised pork belly at dinnertime. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. 725 V $$$ Massachusetts Ave., 955-9600.

Morton’s The Steakhouse STEAKHOUSE Like most outposts of this popular house of red meat, the darkened basement location lends to the clubby, secret-society feel. The happyhour bar menu, with tender and juicy steak sandwiches and clever miniature wedge salads, is a hit.

Dinner daily. 41 E. Washington St., 229-4700. $$$$ Napolese ✪ PIZZA This spot dishes out Martha Hoover’s take on pizza—thin-crusted, blistered Neapolitanstyle, and iconoclastically topped. Try light-andearthy numbers like the T Bone Burnett, with fennel, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, and chevre. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily. 30 S. Meridian V $$ St., 635-0765.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room ✪ SEAFOOD Befitting the Art Deco–inspired environs, decadence infuses every part of the experience, from martinis shaken tableside to a shareable dome of golden hash browns. A plate of oysters is a must. Entrees such as Skuna Bay Salmon Black and Blue, dirty with caramelized onions and bleu-cheese butter, hit the mark.

Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri., dinner Sat.–Sun. 30 S. Meridian St., 955-2277. V $$$ Osteria Pronto ITALIAN Nestled within the JW Marriott confines, Osteria Pronto offers a concise, balanced menu of modern and traditional Northern Italian dishes. Purists will be pleased to find gnocchi, lasagna, and pizza Margherita, while bolder palates might opt for the Spaghetti Vecchio Mondo with Tuscan meatballs and red or meat sauce. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Sat. 10 S. West V $$ St., 860-5777.

Plat 99 SMALL PLATES Sample small plates like pinwheels of

rare beef and arugula sprinkled with black Turkish salt, paper-thin elk carpaccio, and a flight of oysters.

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The food struggles for attention, competing with a flamboyant drink menu organized along a boozy timeline and the lush lounge decor of the Alexander hotel.

But do not skip the nibbles—even the complimentary bags of truffled popcorn still warm from the popper are worth the indulgence. Dinner daily. 333 S. Delaware St., 624-8200. V $$

and dinner Mon.–Sat., dinner Sun. 1417 E. Prospect St., 917-1117. V $$

hot sauce provide a full range of firepower. Dinner Tues.–Sat. 1132 Prospect St., 423-9490. V $

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Shapiro’s Delicatessen ✪ DELI Hot pastrami and corned-beef sandwiches on rye have drawn long lines at this local institution for more than a century. Shapiro’s Reuben contends for the city’s best, and heartier fare such as potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, and matzo-ball soup are satisfying standbys. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 808 S. Meridian St., 631-4041. $$

VIETNAMESE-INSPIRED Your tasting tour of Asia

begins here with a lineup of inspired banh mi sandwiches. The humble paper-wrapped sub is delicately layered with ingredients like peanut-curry beef, spiced tofu, or the standard Vietnamese cold cuts and pates—then garnished with cilantro, pickled and fresh veggies, jalapeño slices, and a swipe of mayo. The recipes sway from tradition, as with the savory-sweet Crow’s Nest, a flavor bomb stuffed with rosy-hued chunks of Chinese barbecue pork.

Decor resembles an alley in Saigon, where the banh mi is a street-vendor staple. Lunch only Mon., lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 719 Virginia Ave., 759-5828. V $

Punch Burger BURGERS The meat in Punch Burger’s one-thirdpound creations is locally sourced from Fischer Farms, and the menu gets plenty creative with the toppings—none of which disguises the fact that what you get at this downtown fast-casual joint are good, solid burgers with crispy grill spots inside soft, eggy buns. Lunch and dinner daily.

137 E. Ohio St., 426-5280. $ R Bistro

Siam Square THAI Fountain Square’s Thai-food favorite (an Ed Rudisell original) is still going strong. It’s not because the menu is on the cutting edge of anything. Soothing red and green curries—redolent of coconut milk, Thai chili paste, and fresh veggies sauteed to the appropriate wilting point— play strictly by the book. Still, every plate hits its mark, perhaps by virtue of Rudisell’s Thai-born wife, Sasathorn. Lunch and dinner daily. 936 Virginia Ave., 636- 8424. V $$

Ruth’s Chris Steak House ✪ STEAKHOUSE It is easy to forget that this good-looking steakhouse is a chain. An elegant setting offers the proper background for excellent steaks with the chain’s standard sizzling butter. The staff’s favorite, the bone-in cowboy ribeye, is ours as well, ordered medium-rare with a bleu-cheese crust for added richness. Friendly, well-trained service delights. Dinner daily. 45 S. Illinois St., 633-1313. $$$$

CONTEMPORARY A pioneer more than a

decade ago with new menus every week and a host of local sources, chef-proprietor Regina Mehallick continues to stick to her guns with pristine, tastes-like-what-it’s-made-of seasonal cuisine that has earned her James Beard Award nominations four years running. Lightly dressed salads, hearty soups, and chutneys begin the multi-course experience here, with plenty of duck, lamb, pork, and seafood showing up for the entrees. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner Wed.–Sat. 888 Massachusetts Ave., 423-0312. V $$$

Saffron Cafe MOROCCAN Chef-owner Anass Sentissi prepares paella, slow-roasted leg of lamb, couscous, beautifully presented lidded tajines, and a delightfully creamy saffron-scented fettuccine Alfredo. Lunch Mon.–Fri., V $$ dinner daily. 621 Fort Wayne Ave., 917-0131.

Revolucion CANTINA This funky Fountain Square cantina is decorated in three acts: a Lucha Libre–themed dining room, a surf-inspired back room, and a grass-skirted tiki bar out back. The menu is brief but appropriately filled with a selection of tacos stuffed into double tortillas and served basket-style with fried chicharrones de harina pinwheel chips. DIY squirt bottles of

Santorini Greek Kitchen GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Owners Taki and Jeanette Sawi load plates with heaping helpings at this popular standby. Luckily, many entrees come with a side of exquisite lemon-roasted potatoes. Lunch

St. Elmo Steak House ✪ STEAKHOUSE This century-old steakhouse serves as the unofficial ambassador of downtown—walls carry decades’ worth of celebrity photos, the burnished bar hearkens to an earlier era, and the servers remain starched and bowtied. The drill remains the same as well: a generous martini; a shrimp cocktail with the infamously hot sauce (the only appetizer available); the bean soup or tomato juice; the wedge; and one of the large steaks. There is a porterhouse that nearly tips the table and a tomahawk cut that ranks among the noblest steaks in town. Finish the evening with an Elmo Cola in the lounge upstairs. The glass Coca-Cola bottle comes with fun accessories: Kentucky bourbon, imported Italian maraschino cherries, and Madagascar vanilla beans.

Dinner daily. 127 S. Illinois St., 635-0636. $$$$

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Restaurants included in the dining guide are selected at the discretion of the Indianapolis Monthly editorial staff based on food quality, innovation, atmosphere, service, value, and consistency. IM does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for dining coverage. Price symbols indicate the average cost of a meal per person (without tax, tip, or alcohol).

Due to limited print space, this list does not cover every evaluated restaurant. For a more comprehensive guide, visit IndianapolisMonthly.com/Dining.

Critics’ Choice—An establishment that offers exceptional food and service.

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Divvy SMALL PLATES With at least 80 sharable dishes,

this chic, lively City Center favorite is no place for the indecisive (or kids—patrons must be at least 21). A good rule of thumb is to order two or three items per person over the course of a full meal. The crock of rich, slightly spicy corn creme brulee is now legendary, and new pork drumettes—more like individual meaty ribs with a thick, sweet blackberry barbecue sauce—will be soon. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 71 W. City Center Dr., Carmel, 706-0000.

INCLUDES Beech Grove, Irvington

El Sol de Tala MEXICAN This festive Mexican eatery provides Indy with some of the area’s most authentic south-ofthe-border fare, such as achiote-marinated pulled pork served with a tortilla cup of black beans and fried plantains. Lunch and dinner daily. 2444 E. Washington St., 636-1250. V $$ Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza PIZZA Owner Mick McGrath puts his spin on pizza with an extra-crisp crust and offbeat combos such as the Slaughterhouse Five (meaty, of course) and the Mediterranean, with hummus, olives, tomatoes, and cheese. Start with a spinach salad— among the best in town. Lunch and dinner daily.

V $$ 5646 E. Washington St., 356-6612.

La Parada MEXICAN The packed crowds at this eatery line up for all the essential Mexican choices. At lunch, you’re likely to find a cross-section of the eastside population: housepainters on break, vested hipsters ready for an ethnic adventure, even suited gents escaping downtown’s stress.

They’re nursing horchata and tucking into roasted-pork tacos and elotes (Mexican-style grilled corn). Lunch and dinner daily. 1642 E. New $ York St., 917-0095.

The Legend AMERICAN COMFORT Two relaxed dining rooms

have rich Craftsman details, and the bar seats fill up with regulars. Come here for excellent pan-fried fish and meatloaf just like Mom’s, served on a plate heaped with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 5614 E. Washington St., $$ 536-2028.

Rock-Cola 50s Cafe DINER Inside a low-slung cinderblock building painted over in an American Graffiti motif, dinerstyle breakfast and lunch platters get the shortorder treatment. An order of homemade biscuits and gravy costs $4.99, and the $7.99 Trailer Park covers a large order of hashbrowns with three scrambled eggs, ham, green peppers, onions, and cheese. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily (closes at 7 p.m.). 5730 Brookville Rd., 357-2233. $

NORTH SUBURBAN INCLUDES Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville

Apezza PIZZA/SANDWICHES Former burger whiz and longtime restaurateur Steve Wechter turns out made-from-scratch crust and toppings at this Geistarea pizzeria. Specialty pies such as the “Meat Lovers” highlight sausage crafted in-house, while vegetarians chow down on “The Art of Choke” and one of the largest side salads in town. Dinner daily. 10150 Brooks School Rd., Fishers, 436-8624. $$

Bazbeaux PIZZA See Downtown listing for description. 111 W. Main St., Carmel, 848-4488. V $

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E. Miracle KOREAN/SUSHI Fans of DIY Korean barbecue gather around grilling stations for gogi gui (bite-sized lettuce wraps that you load up with succulent grilled meat and fish). Sushi is no afterthought, arriving on beautifully presented boats. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri., dinner only Sat., dinner 3–9 p.m. Sun. 11003 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 570-6666. V $$

Cocktails at Bakersfield Mass Ave

Eggshell Bistro BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Tastefully bedecked in vintage

Blu Moon Cafe BREAKFAST/BRUNCH While its affable staff makes

signage and repurposed cafe furnishings, Eggshell Bistro’s tiny tables get crowded with plates of fare: Truffled eggs with Hawaiian pink salt are served with toasted brioche, and a small mound of sweetpotato hash gets a dollop of lime-zested creme fraiche. Breakfast and lunch Tues.–Sun. 51 W. City Center Dr., Carmel, 660-1616. V $$

the space welcoming, it’s the promise of chorizoand-tomato gravy with onion-sage biscuits that compels you to call an impromptu breakfast meeting. At lunch, the jalapeño giardiniera makes the grinder panini impossible to forget. Breakfast and lunch Mon.–Sat. 200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel, V$ 844-8310.

Kona Grill Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream BURGERS/FAST FOOD Walls at this spot on the Monon Trail in Carmel are covered with photos of past patrons who have eaten “The Big Ugly,” a full-pound burger; the tasty elk burgers are practically health food by comparison. Chili, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and crunchy beer-battered onion rings round out the menu. Lunch and dinner daily. 210 W. Main St., Carmel, 706-2827. $$ Bub’s Cafe BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Located just blocks south of

its burger-serving cousin, this bustling cafe serves soups, salads, and sandwiches, as well as breakfast all day. One plate-sized blueberry pancake is big enough to curb an adult appetite, and the huge egg sandwich is a delicious gut-buster. Breakfast and V$ lunch daily. 220 2nd St. SW, Carmel, 844-2822.

SEAFOOD Among the more-traditional fare at this eatery with popular outdoor tables is a misosake–marinated sea bass served with veggies and fried rice that melts in the mouth, as does macadamia-nut chicken paired with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed string beans.

Lunch and dinner daily. 14395 Clay Terrace Blvd., CarV $$ mel, 566-1400.

The Local Eatery & Pub ✪ GOURMET COMFORT At this minimal dining room specializing in the farm-to-table trend, an ever-evolving menu features playful takes on the classics. Chicken roulade gets dunked in waffle batter and covered in rich maple gravy, and ravioli has come stuffed with pork heart and topped with a thick mushroom ragout. Lunch and dinner daily. 14655 N. Gray Rd., Westfield, 218-3786.

V $$

Cafe Patachou BREAKFAST/BRUNCH See Downtown listing for de-

scription. 4733 E. 126th St., Carmel, 569-0965.

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Ciao by Villaggio ITALIAN This Zionsville favorite serves up solid takes on Italian staples such as pillowy gnocchi and lasagna with both Bolognese sauce and bechamel. Dense, coffee-rich tiramisu is a must, especially when shared on the rooftop terrace. Dinner Tues.–Sat. 40 S. Main St., Zionsville, 733-3600. V $$$ Crust Pizzeria Napoletana PIZZA With its sprawling industrial decor and throwback Godfather imagery, Crust lights up its Old Meridian spot like a street-side Naples tribute. An exposed stone hearth oven churns out Neapolitan-style pies such as The Atlantic, with smoked salmon, capers, and cream cheese underneath a heaping bed of arugula. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 12505 Old Meridian St., Carmel, 810-1777. $$

Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano ITALIAN This spot off of the Noblesville square oozes character. The menu boasts plenty of fresh seafood, wine-based sauces, and sauteed veggies.

Bow-tied servers deftly move the service along and talk up the offerings with authority. Don’t miss the Pollo Amore sauteed in marsala-cream sauce and topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sun. 40 N. 9th St., Noblesville, 774-9771. $$ Naked Tchopstix ASIAN There is more than sushi at this trendy Broad Ripple meeting spot, though it is hard to think past the flaming Playboy Roll and the Maui Roll, with its sweet slices of mango atop avocado, asparagus, cream cheese, and shrimp tempura. Lunch and dinner daily. 3855 E. 96th V $$ St., 569-6444.

Noah Grant’s Grill House & Oyster Bar SURF AND TURF Nothing is simple at this cozy sub-

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urban dining spot where no steak goes unslathered, and rare is the side dish sent out untouched by bacon or cheese. The broad menu ranges from elaborate sushi combinations to a dense baseball-cut sirloin encrusted with crawfish. Dessert is a must, either the rich butter cake or a moist block of bread pudding doused in Wild Turkey honey-bourbon sauce. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 65 S. 1st St., Zionsville, $$$ 732-2233.

Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks AMERICANA Patrick Mullen’s endearingly homey dining room feels like a tiny countryside pub.

Dishes do not veer far off the beaten path of standards: a grilled ribeye with potato wedges and sauteed squash, and a wonderful Cajun shrimp fettuccine stocked with plump shrimp and andouille. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tues.–Sun. 175 $$$ S. Main St., Zionsville, 733-8755.

Peterson’s ✪ CONTEMPORARY This clubby northside favorite has remained the place to be seen and to get one of the city’s most innovative and elegant meals. Now chef Ricky Hatfield carries on the tradition in dishes such as a luscious, jewel-like beet salad, rich coffee-rubbed short ribs, and mustard-glazed pork tenderloin. Desserts are a must here, whether the playful doughnuts or a towering slice of stately German chocolate cake. Dinner Mon.–Sat., brunch Sun. 7690 E. 96th $$$ St., 598–8863.

Petite Chou FRENCH-INSPIRED The most tempting dishes take Martha Hoover’s stylish-comfort-food formula in a decadent direction: a creamy, warm mushroom duxelles starter, clouds of goat cheese on simply dressed greens. The duck-fat–fried chicken, a weekly special, is becoming a new local legend.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tues.–Sat. 14390 Clay TerV $$ race Blvd., Carmel, 566-0765.

Pizzology ✪ PIZZA Neal Brown’s Pizzology delivers with authentic Neapolitan-style pies. Hand-kneaded crusts are topped sparsely with fresh ingredients and cooked in an 800-degree wood-burning oven.

Try the Lombardy, a sauceless treat with smoked mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, arugula, and savory prosciutto. Lunch and dinner daily. 13190 Hazel V $$ Dell Pkwy., Carmel, 844-2550.

Plum’s Upper Room CONTEMPORARY Perched above Main Street, this beloved restaurant space has never been short on charm. Now chef Jeremiah Clark is infusing youth and flair into some distinctly sophisticated kitchen offerings. His nightly specials, such as Chilean sea bass with Parmesan risotto and sorrel, or sweetpotato agnolotti with pickled beet stems, include plenty of produce sourced from local purveyors.

Dinner Tues.–Sat. 112 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-5577. $$$

Rockstone Pizzeria Pub PIZZA A wood-fired oven churns out creative pies, like one topped with roast pork and another scattered with shrimp and ricotta, at this casual venture from restaurateur Ed Sahm. Can’t decide on which craft beer to order? Sample the goods first with a 5-ounce tasting pour for $2.50. Dinner Mon.–Fri., lunch and dinner Sat.–Sun. 11501 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 288-9761. $$

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Rosie’s Place BREAKFAST/LUNCH The all-day breakfast menu of-

fers a terrific riff on the classic eggs Benedict—a split biscuit with poached eggs and shaved ham covered in sausage gravy and cheese. And any lunch sandwich must include house-cut sweet-potato fries. The only thing left to decide is how many gooey butter cookies to take home. Breakfast and lunch daily. 68 N. 9th St., V$ Noblesville, 770-3322.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House ✪ STEAKHOUSE See Downtown listing for description.

9445 Threel Rd., 844-1155. $$$$ Upland Carmel Tap House PUB GRUB Bloomington’s Upland Brewery gives its casual dining experience some Carmel upgrades with this restaurant/tasting room. Start with a plate of hummus and the $8.95 beer sampler—a lazy Susan of seven half-pint pours. Hulking, juicy burgers are made of Fischer Farms beef or locally sourced buffalo and are as expertly cooked as the nightly Farm to Table steak. The menu gives plenty of love to vegetarians, with options such as tofu soft tacos and a meatless breaded tenderloin as tasty as the State Fair original. Lunch and dinner daily. 820 E. 116th St., Carmel, 564-3400. V $$

bos such as grilled pineapple, Swiss, and ham (Maui Wowie) or bacon, onion rings, and barbecue sauce (Wild Wild West). Fans of bleu cheese and garlic geek out over the indulgent Boogie Fries. Lunch and dinner daily. 1904 E. Broad Ripple Ave., 255-2450. $

Broad Ripple Brewpub PUB GRUB You can’t go wrong with the mainstays at Indiana’s oldest operating microbrewery: a creamy beer-cheese crock, indulgent Scotch eggs, and crunchy fish and chips. But a good selection of meatless options has made the place popular with local vegetarians, too. Lunch and dinner daily. 840 E. 65th St., 253-2739. V $$ Brugge Brasserie GASTROGRUB Diners who venture past the mussels and pommes frites are rewarded with meats cooked in Belgian beers, such as a duck confit “sandwich” with dried cherry–and-lambic compote.

As for beer, order a Tripel, a big and brightly colored brew with a smooth and sweet finish. Lunch and dinner daily. 1011 E. Westfield Blvd., 255-0978. V $$ Cafe Patachou BREAKFAST/BRUNCH See Downtown listing for

description. 4911 N. Pennsylvania St., 925-2823; 8691 V$ River Crossing Blvd., 815-0765.

Uptown Cafe BREAKFAST/LUNCH This welcoming cafe dishes out

excellent housemade fare in a bright and cozy dining room. Belly up to the counter to watch the staff whip up brown-sugar and buttermilk hotcakes right before your eyes. Breakfast and lunch Tues.–Sun. 809 Conner St., Noblesville, 674-8668. V $

NORTHEAST INCLUDES Broad Ripple, Castleton, Fortville, Geist, Keystone at the Crossing, Meridian-Kessler, Nora, SoBro

Ambrosia ITALIAN Gino Pizzi’s new location for his parents’ long-beloved Broad Ripple trattoria gives this Italian standard a fresh face and new visibility, as well as more off-street parking. But photos from Pizzi-family vacations and a largely unchanged menu pay homage to what has drawn regulars back for three decades.

Antipasti are a must, especially a sumptuous goatcheese torta or subtly sweet grilled shrimp wrapped in earthy prosciutto, and salads of arugula or roasted beets are bright and flavorful. Dinner daily. 5903 N. College Ave., 255-3096. $$$ The Aristocrat Pub PUB GRUB This beer-focused restaurant serves straightforward dishes, including a delicious breaded, tenderloin sandwich. The 60 taps rotate, but strong, dark varieties and playful, lesser-known batches from Indiana brewers are sure to win a connoisseur’s heart. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 5212 N. College Ave., V $$ 283-7388.

Bazbeaux PIZZA See Downtown listing for description. 811 E. Westfield Blvd., 255-5711. V $$ Boogie Burger BURGERS Third-of-a-pound patties are dressed to the nines here, in com-

Capri Ristorante ITALIAN Whether you select a seat in the softly lit dining room, at the old-school bar, or on the vinedraped outdoor patio, entrees such as chicken and grilled Italian sausage sauteed in white wine and rosemary or Tortellini alla Papalina in a sauce of crimini mushrooms and prosciutto satisfy. Lunch V $$ and dinner daily. 2602 Ruth Dr., 259-4122.

Corner Wine Bar WINE BAR Broad Ripple denizens know to expect little more than a nice glass of albariño at this goodtime spot. Fill up on starters like a cup of tomatoorange soup, a roasted-beet salad, and the fromage plate, when available, its plat de pate cut with cream cheese. During the summer, the wraparound patio brings a touch of Paris to the sports-bar–dotted landscape. A prix fixe dinner is served Thursday through Sunday. Dinner daily. 6331 Guilford Ave., V $$ 255-5159.

Daddy Jack’s CONTEMPORARY Diners in the know have been

flocking to the clubby Daddy Jack’s since 1990. Our favorite entree is the crunchy red grouper, a thick fillet coated in lemonpepper breadcrumbs and Parmesan, served with a lemon-wine sauce. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 9419 N. V $$$ Meridian St., 843-1609.

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The platter-sized breaded tenderloin here does not skimp; it’s deeply seasoned and dressed with mustard, pickles, lettuce, and tomato.

NEW LATIN With its ambient lighting, glass arched accents, white-glazed brick walls, and exposed woodwork, this is not your typical Latin spot; the more-upscale fare melds all the styles of that culture, not representing just one country or cuisine. Every meal starts with sancocho, a tasty shot of broth flavored with chicken and pork. The rich, delectable queso fundido with chorizo, melted Chihuahua and panela cheeses emerges as a winner. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 5215 N. College Ave., 925-0677. V $$

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COCKTAIL LOUNGE

Located in a tight slot next door to its sibling Taste Cafe, this fresh, young hangout repurposes an actual shipping container as part of its industrial-chic decor. The two-level cocktail lounge completes the look with a glassed-in vestibule that opens onto a seating area of clear-block tables containing old spray-paint cans, the universal urban motif. The menu is brief and casual, favoring items that don’t require a knife or fork. Lunch Sat.–Sun., dinner Wed.–Sat. 5168 College Ave., 925-2233. V $$

Northside Kitchenette BREAKFAST/LUNCH Rattan-style pendant lamps and an exposed-beamed ceiling give this casual dining room a touch of big-city elegance. So does the food. The all-day breakfast menu offers excellent riffs on all the classics (omelets dotted with olives, spicy biscuits and gravy, and French toast with Nutella). For lunch, sandwiches include the Mile High Reuben (corned beef, Swiss, apple sauerkraut, and Thousand Island). Lunch daily, breakfast Sat. and Sun. 6515 N. College Ave., 253-1022.

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SURF AND TURF This sprawling Fort Wayne–based chain is big on gilded picture frames, menus the size of stone tablets, and other not-so-subtle touches.

The dishes do not disappoint, from a warm artichoke dip that focuses more on the veggie than the cream base to a rustic bone-in filet. Dinner daily. 3645 E. 96th St., 846-8303. $$$$

Good Morning Mama’s BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Its standard pancakes, eggs, and coffee always satisfy, but the menu at this repurposed auto-repair shop is also full of surprises, like warm and gooey deep-fried Italian biscuits, and eggs scrambled with spaghetti and Parmesan or simmered in Pomodoro sauce. And why not start the weekend early with a round of mimosas? Breakfast and lunch Tues.–Sun. 1001 V$ E. 54th St., 255-3800.

H2O Restaurant & Sushi ✪ CONTEMPORARY High-quality ingredients abound— in the bright tuna tartare; the Golden Madai Crudo with orange, parsley, edamame, and yuzu tobiko; and the Two Brothers roll that wraps tuna, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeño with salmon. Dinner Tues.–Sat. 1912 Broad Ripple Ave., 254-0677. V $$$ Harry & Izzy’s ✪ CONTEMPORARY See the Downtown listing for

description. 4050 E. 82nd St., 915-8045. $$$$

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Hollyhock Hill FAMILY DINING In the land of chic small plates and

craft cocktails, there’s an old haunt that hasn’t touched a trend—and is cherished for doing just that. Hollyhock sticks with what’s worked since the place opened in 1928: comfort in the form of chicken.

Among the frilly tables, servers dole out platters of skillet-fried goodness paired with mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and buttermilk biscuits with apple butter. Dinner only Tues.–Sat., lunch and dinner Sun. 8110 N. College Ave., 251-2294. $$$

Kona Jack’s Fish Market & Sushi Bar SEAFOOD Nautical ropes and fish tanks at this Hawaiianthemed spot announce that no white tablecloth awaits you. And yet, from the first course, it’s smooth sailing.

The crunchy grouper and pan-fried walleye are favorites. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. 9419 N. Meridian $$ St., 843-1609.

La Chinita Poblana TACOS If you thought food trucks were the only local source for funky fusion tacos, head to this wee walkup serving Mexican and Asian-inspired street food. Vibrant flavor combos include red curry–marinated skirt steak with avocado and crema, as well as stellar fish tacos with flaky, yellow-curry blackened tilapia, chipotle mayo, and pickled cabbage. Lunch and dinner daily. 927 E. Westfield Blvd., 722-8108. V $

Rockstone Pizzeria Pub Late Harvest Kitchen ✪ CONTEMPORARY Ryan Nelson’s chic solo project hit the ground running with a comfort-food menu that delivers Top Chef versions of old-school family-table dishes like chunked kielbasa (on a base of mustard spaetzle browned in dill butter) and fork-tender braised short ribs. Dessert centers around the decadent sticky toffee pudding. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 8605 $$$ River Crossing Blvd., 663-8063.

Mama Carolla’s Old Italian Restaurant ITALIAN Don’t go here for culinary innovation or spot-on authentic Italian, but do visit if you want heaping plates of pasta and charm galore. The setting, a 1920s villa with a cozy bar, intimate dining rooms, low lighting, and a fireplace (and, for summertime, a vine-covered patio) makes this beloved eatery a popular date spot. The same goes for the accessible menu, with dishes like creamy pestocovered ravioli and various seafood entrees tossed with buttery pasta. Dinner Tues.–Sat. 1031 E. 54th St., 259-9412. V $$ MaMa’s House Korean Restaurant ✪ KOREAN Here the food centers around authentic Korean cuisine, with elaborate DIY dinners that come with a plate of thin-sliced uncooked meat, hot coals for cooking it, and around a dozen side dishes of starters, including pickled garlic, fish cakes, daikon, and, of course, kimchi. Lunch and dinner daily. 8867 Pendleton Pike, 897-0808. V $$ Meridian Restaurant & Bar ✪ UPSCALE COMFORT In this stylishly outfitted Meridian-Kessler 21st-century log cabin, chef Layton Roberts, formerly of Mesh, has brought his own spin to Meridian’s upscale hearty favorites. Caramelizedonion soup with horseradish-and-chive Havarti is now available aside the classic smoked corn puree.

Well-garnished house-smoked salmon, shrimp and grits, and playful desserts round out the menu. Lunch Mon.–Sat., dinner daily. Saturday brunch. 5694 N. V $$$ Meridian St., 466-1111.

The Northside Social CONTEMPORARY The swanky Social offers cocktails and comfort cuisine with equal panache. Sip a colorful martini while perched atop a stool at the bar, or sink into an upholstered bench in the dining room to nosh on seared, stuffed pork chops, beef-and–bleu cheese fondue, and creamy mac ’n’ cheese rendered infinitely more grown-up with pancetta, proscuitto, and peppered bacon. Dinner daily. 6525 N. College Ave., 253-0111.

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Petite Chou FRENCH INSPIRED See North Suburban listing for

description. 823 Westfield Blvd., 259-0765. $$

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Recess ✪ PRIX FIXE Every night, at chef-owner Greg Hardesty’s

one-meal/one-price eatery, a different four-course lineup shows up. Recent hits have included a buttery hunk of king salmon on a puddle of sweet guajillo squash puree, a pair of seared scallops in a truffled potato broth that called for slurping down to the last drop, and sweetbreads tangled in fresh pasta with capers and currants. Dinner Tues.–Sat. 4907 N. College Ave., 925-7529. $$$

Room Four ✪ CONTEMPORARY Echoing the school theme of Recess next door, Greg Hardesty offers a casual take on haute cuisine in a shotgun dining room of molded chairs and wall-length booths. The daily menu generally includes a choice of two to four appetizers and four entrees. That means surprises ranging from grilled beef-heart kabobs to egg salad with shaved Serrano ham and arugula. Do not underestimate the addictive qualities of the Candy Bar Cookie, Hardesty’s only nod to dessert. Dinner Tues.–Sat. 4907 N. College Ave., 925-7529. $$

Sabbatical BAR BITES Vibrant colors both in and out and live music five nights a week give this place a decidedly bohemian-coffeehouse feel, but spicy tequila pork and mocha-pepper brisket, as well as Brie-stuffed meatballs and a silky, rich Cuban Espresso creme brulee, make this a draw as much for elegant snacking as for al fresco cocktail-sipping. Lunch Fri.–Sat., dinner Tues.–Sun. 921 Broad Ripple Ave., 253–5252. V $

Naked Tchopstix ASIAN See North Suburban listing for description. 6253 V $$ N. College Ave., 252-5555.

Sakura SUSHI Sakura hasn’t changed in all its years of nononsense nori-rolling. And it has no reason to. Sakura’s softshell-crab roll set the standard for crunchy sushi years ago, and the unagi rivals any eel in town. Lunch Mon.–Sat., dinner Mon.–Sun. 7201 N. Keystone Ave., 259-4171. V $$

Napolese ✪ PIZZA See Downtown listing for description. 114 E.

Sangiovese ITALIAN The main draw of this Italian eatery is top-notch

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service. The food is enjoyable, though basic. The deck out back offers one of the most striking al fresco spots in town. Dinner daily. 4110 E. 82nd St., 596-0731. V $$

Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ASIAN Sapporo offers a sushi bar, an enormous indoor koi pond, and charming attention not just to entertaining the crowd, but to accommodating families. All the familiar theatrics are employed, in a subdued atmosphere that complements the dishes prepared by the tableside chef. Lunch and dinner daily. 6342 E. 82nd St., 570-7333.

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Shoefly Public House FAMILY PUB That dark and knotty wood wall behind the centerpiece bar is no hipster affectation; it’s the original hardwood salvaged from the 100-plus-yearold building. The menu is just as genuine, listing a seasonal rotation of fancy tavern food—like yucca planks flecked with Japanese nori in place of the standard fries, or a Cuban pork “sandwich” served inside cheddar waffles. The beer list is more adventurous than deep, and you can also get a housemade ginger beer or an old-school fizzy-foamy egg cream made with chocolate syrup, milk, and soda water. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 122 E. 22nd St., 283-5007. V $$ Sullivan’s Steakhouse STEAKHOUSE All the house-of-meat basics combine here in a clubby atmosphere. The steaks (Sullivan’s is known for its bone-in Kansas City strip) come with a wedge of iceberg with bleu cheese, but spend a little extra for the spinach salad instead, drizzled with bacon dressing and topped with red onion. Lunch Mon.–Fri., $$$$ dinner daily. 3316 E. 86th St., 580-1280.

Sushi Bar SUSHI A low-key spot on the Broad Ripple strip, the Bar attracts the Butler-undergrad set thirsty for $2 Kirin specials and gently priced sushi. The valuepacked Hoosier roll ($5.50) wraps the right amount of rice around yellowfin and avocado and finishes with a creamy, spicy mayo. Splurge on the flashy Statue of Liberty roll ($15.99)—this avocado-robed number spikes fresh crab, scallops, and buttery lobster with crunchy Rice Krispie–ish nuggets and just a touch of fresh mango. Lunch and dinner daily.

911 Broad Ripple Ave., 257-7289. V $$ Taste Cafe & Marketplace CONTEMPORARY Brunchers and light lunchers queue up at the refrigerated deli case to place orders for fancified eggs and toast—like a deep-dish strata with veggies and pesto or truffled eggs adorned with asparagus and Swiss. On sun-dappled weekend mornings, its outdoor tables are the most coveted spots in town, and the crowds continue until lunchtime, when a cone of garlic-flecked frites alongside the standard pear-and-Roquefort salad or curried chicken salad stand out among the perennial favorites. But on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the kitchen goes all out with a dinner menu that trends toward heavy, aggressively flavored mains as elaborate as a centercut filet (amply fortified with housemade Boursin cheese, caramelized onions, and bourdelaise sauce) and a decadently fatty grilled bacon chop—pork’s answer to the Porterhouse. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.–Thurs. 5164 N. College Ave., 925-2233.

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Taverna CONTEMPORARY Having received a makeover

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Broad Ripple now houses a lush spread of espressoleather–on–beige furnishings, with a menu that is equally rich. Chef Aaron Blake takes on some ambitious (and ambitiously priced) recipes, like a luscious appetizer of bacon-wrapped seared scallops over a leek cream for $17, and a well-executed $34 Kona-crusted New York Strip sliced and fanned out at the base of three towering sweet-potato croquettes, served with a well-balanced chocolate–red-wine reduction that will change your attitude about sauces on fine steaks. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 1850 Broad Ripple Ave., 257-5972. $$$

Thai Taste Restaurant THAI A light, textbook version of pad Thai is a solid bet at this strip-mall eatery in Castleton that flies somewhat under the foodie radar. But full-flavored curries, rich soups, and impressive whole fish, deepfried or steamed in a banana leaf, set this place apart as an authentic original. Stop in on Thursday for the popular dinner buffet. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 5353 E. 82nd St., 578-9722. V $$ Twenty Tap PUB GRUB Just when we thought this SoBro spot couldn’t boast a more impressive regional-beer rotation, owner Kevin Matalucci pads the list with drafts concocted in his new brewery, Twenty Below, recently opened in the eatery’s basement. Patrons can sip more than 40 craft beers while feasting on offerings like soy-glazed pork belly—impeccably seared and juicy—or the poutine’s bed of house fries covered in cheese curds, vegetarian gravy, and green onions. Among the meat-free options: a Reuben that replaces traditional corned beef with roasted portabellas, and a thick banh mi layered with tofu, pickled daikon, and fresh jalapeño, doused in Mae Ploy chili sauce. Dinner Mon., lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 5406 N. College Ave., 602-8840. V $$ Zest! Exciting Food Creations CONTEMPORARY This eclectic SoBro eatery boasts an extensive 14-page menu of upscale comfort food and more inventive creations. For dinner, resist the temptation to plow through the tin can filled with superb pretzel rolls and Just Pop In’s ginger-curry popcorn to save room for Baja-style tacos. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Fri.; breakfast, lunch, and dinner Sat.; breakfast and lunch Sun. 1134 E. 54th St., 466V $$ 1853.

Cuban sandwich at Shoefly Public House

NORTHWEST INCLUDES College Park, Eagle Creek, Lafayette Square, Traders Point

Abyssinia ETHIOPIAN This humble spot—where diners use a spongy sour flatbread known as injera in lieu of utensils—provides a thorough introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. Aficionados of East African food will be impressed by the seasoning of the stewed lamb, beef, spicy chicken, greens, lentils, and chickpeas. Lunch and dinner daily. 5352 W. 38th St., 299-0608. V $$$

Amalfi Ristorante Italiano ITALIAN Pasta receives the white-tablecloth treatment from the DiRosa family at this longtime favorite.

Regulars get giddy when the server brings layered chicken lasagna Genovese to the table, but even the rich housemade soups and mac ’n’ cheese are worthy of the intimate setting. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. 1351 V $$$ W. 86th St., 253-4034.

Athens on 86th GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Whether you select a large chicken gyro pita or the kota psiti—a roasted chicken with green beans and Greek potatoes—add an order of the fries, served here with feta, Mediterranean spices, and Greek dressing. The sampler platter, which gathers nearly everything in the menu onto one plate, is epic. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 2284 W. 86th St., 879-8644. V $$

El Puerto de San Blas MEXICAN Seafood rules at this authentic Mexican eatery. Decadent shrimp nachos feature housemade chips and chunky cilantro-laced guacamole. The Chimpanchole (fish, shrimp, octopus, and crab cooked in cilantro-tomato sauce) showcases the kitchen’s mastery. Lunch and dinner daily. 3564 Lafayette Rd., 291-2800. V $$ Istanbul Cafe TURKISH You can go for straightforward selections at this stylish cafe and get a tender beef or chicken kabob with rice and veggies, or you can be more daring, starting with cubes of deep-fried calf’s liver; zucchini pancakes covered in a light yogurt-dill sauce; and cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef, lamb, and aromatic spices. Lunch and dinner daily.

V $$ 1450 W. 86th St., 876-9810.

La Casa de los Mariscos MEXICAN Fish platters and Sunday-night mariachi bands headline at this Latin charmer. Start with scallop ceviche, then move on to flaky fish fillets piled with chopped squid and crab, all smothered in hot cheese.

Just beware of the lightning-hot red sauce—or order it on the side. Lunch and dinner daily. 7940 N. Michigan Rd., 228-9555. V $$ The Loft at Traders Point Creamery CONTEMPORARY Since 2006, the restaurant at Zionsville’s Traders Point Creamery, housed in a gorgeously restored barn, has charmed diners with soaring ceilings, up-close views of the cheese-making process, and stunning vistas. Now the revamped restaurant offers a menu worthy of the bucolic environs. Entrees have included bison, grass-fed beef, and whey-fed pork, while homemade fruit pies and sundaes with the farm’s rich ice creams complete the farmstead experience.

Lunch Mon.–Sat., dinner Tues.–Sun., brunch Sun. 9101 V $$$ Moore Rd., Zionsville, 733-1700.

Machu Picchu PERUVIAN The hearty, carb-laden meals at this humble westside eatery represent the diversity of Peruvian cuisine, from the seafood dishes of the Pacific to the more carnivorous and starchy fare of the Andes and the northern coast. Try a ceviche, washed down with an Inca Cola. Lunch and dinner daily. 5356 W. 38th St., 388-8696. V $$ Oakleys Bistro ✪ CONTEMPORARY For proof that chef Steven Oakley’s vivid imagination has not waned since he opened this bastion of nouvelle cuisine in 2002, look no further than the dolloped mousses and drizzled oils that adorn the dishes here, oblivious to whatever cooking style is currently trending. The light, meticulously plated fare hails from another culinary era—when sprigs of fresh herbs and puddles of purees and gastriques provided the flavor, rather than heavy sauces and hunks of meat. Menu descriptions give clues as to what might arrive at the table, but remember this: Heads-up on anything that appears in quotes, such as a deconstructed Pecan “Pie” that comes out in tater-tot–sized components on a large white plate and a pressed-meat chicken “Coq au Vin” that looks nothing like the Julia Child standard. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 1464 W. 86th St., 824-1231. V $$$ Saigon Restaurant VIETNAMESE This family-run house of pho serves all of the essential appetizers, from fresh shrimp spring rolls to grilled tofu. From there, options are as straightforward as a banh mi sandwich, or as c omplex as a lidded clay pot of prawns in sweet sauce. Anything made with sweet, tender grilled pork is a winner, and an entire page of blended bubble teas (watermelon! red bean!) and shakes (avocado! durian!) is a smoothie-lover’s dream.

Lunch and dinner Wed.–Mon. 4760 W. 38th St., 9277270. V $$ Sawasdee THAI Long a favorite of Thai food–lovers in the know, this strip-mall eatery is hardly ever without a crowd clamoring for its aromatic soups and fresh curries.

Appetizers can be a tad heavy, but the yum fruit salad is a refreshing way to start the meal. Both the tangy tom yum and the ultra-rich tom kah gai soups are a must.

Lunch Mon.–Sat., dinner daily. 1222 W. 86th St., 844-9451.

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Szechwan Garden CHINESE This is the place for such extreme-food options as pig stomach, aromatic beef heel, and frog legs sizzling in a dry pot. But for lovers of Chinese cuisine, this Lafayette Road standard provides a primer in spicy Szechuan staples, including delectable Dan Dan noodles bathed in chili oil, tender pork dumplings, crispy duck, and whole fish. The eatery accommodates groups well, with private rooms for karaoke parties in the back. Lunch and dinner daily. 3649 Lafayette Rd., 328-2888. V $$ Tulip Noir

SOUTH SUBURBAN INCLUDES Franklin, Greenwood, Homecroft, Mooresville, Southport

Augustino’s ITALIAN Old World ambience makes guests feel at home in this respected southside establishment.

The chef turns out dishes like a hearty lasagna carni smothered in sweet-and-savory red sauce and a heartwarmingly traditional rendition of spaghetti and meatballs. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. 8028 S. V $$ Emerson Ave., 865-1099.

The Blind Pig PIZZA Located in the heart of old Greenwood, this relaxed pizza joint draws a dedicated clientele of regulars for live music and nightly beer-quaffing. The menu offers sandwiches and a host of fried appetizers, but the main attraction here is a pan-style pie topped with gobs of cheese. A flaky, buttery crust with a crispy edge of charred cheese around the perimeter puts this pizza a slice above typical bar fare. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 147 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, 882-7892. $$ Brozinni Pizzeria PIZZA Whether you opt for the giant New York–style pizza or a homey, pan-baked “Grandma’s Pie” at this popular southside pizzeria, you’ll want to start with a basket of garlic knuckles: addictive knots of dough baked to golden and smothered with garlic butter. The chewy, nicely puffed pizza crust will remind you of the best pies of your youth. Lunch and dinner daily. 8810 S. Emerson Ave., 865-0911. V $$ The Indigo Duck ✪ SOUTHERN GOURMET A rich—very rich—tradition

of French-inflected Southern cookery has earned Indigo Duck a loyal following. The menu changes every couple of months, always taking on fanciful versions of down-home classics like black-eyed pea hummus, a bourbon-brined pork chop with sweet-potato risotto, and blackstrap-molasses steak sauce on a grilled ribeye. Expect sweet servers, strong cocktails, and a heavy rotation of shrimp, grits, and fried green tomatoes, especially during Sunday brunch. Dinner Tues.–Sat., lunch Wed., brunch Sun. 39 E. Court St., V $$$ Franklin, 560-5805.

Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza PIZZA See East listing for description. 401 Market Plaza, Greenwood, 883-8993. V $$ Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar STEAK & SUSHI Knife-juggling and extravagant, Vegasstyle flames from one hibachi grill to the next make for an exciting evening even before the first bite is taken.

Chefs entertain customers while satisfying them with tasty spreads of filet mignon, scallops, and shrimp straight to the plate. Lunch and dinner daily. 8719 U.S. 31 S, Greenwood, 887-6000. V $$$

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH This tidy, pretty cafe sneaks

healthy, organic ingredients into its tastes-too-good-tobe-nutritious (organic) pancakes, turkey meatball sandwich, and eggs Benedict with arugula and bell pepper.

The hard part: deciding between quinoa ratatouille and the vegan lemon “pancakeys” topped with kiwi. Brunch agnostic? Get after the popular veggie quesadilla.

Breakfast, brunch, and lunch Tues.–Sun. 1224 W. 86th St., V $$ 848-5252.

Oaken Barrel PUB GRUB Handcrafted ales are a must at this Greenwood sports bar, also one of Indy’s oldest breweries. Start with homemade chips with bacon dip. The shepherd’s pie gussies up the traditional mashed potato dish with a molten layer of cheese.

Lunch and dinner daily. 50 N. Airport Pkwy., Green$$ wood, 887-2287.

Pipers Restaurant AMERICANA Meals here begin with warm teacup bread, a tuft of dinner roll baked inside a cup, that you pull apart in yeasty hunks. It’s a proper prelude to old-school appetizers like oysters Rockefeller and butter-soaked escargot, and entrees with a skilled presentation. For dessert, do not miss the chance to fall in love with the Pecan Ball all over again—or any of the handful of recipes from that long-shuttered Indy landmark, the L.S. Ayres Tea Room. Yes, that means Chicken Velvet soup is in the house. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri., dinner only Sat., brunch only Sun. 2130 W. V $$ Southport Rd., 888-7667.

Thai Spice THAI The kitchen at this bright and cheery restaurant gets creative with seafood, especially in the goon ob, a deeply fragrant serving of glass noodles, shrimp, and gingery broth, or the richly sauced catfish drizzled with coconut milk.

Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri., dinner Sat.–Sun. 2220 E. County Line Rd., 881-2243. V $$ Yokohama SUSHI In this restored Arts & Crafts–style home in Greenwood, sushi rolls run the gamut from the traditional to the eclectic (the Las Vegas roll mingles unagi with sweet potato and lotus chip). Don’t miss the Fire Dragon roll: tuna and avocado topped with more tuna, mango, eel, and tempura crunch. Lunch Tues.–Sun., dinner daily. 67 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, 859-1888. V $$$

WEST INCLUDES Brownsburg, Plainfield, Speedway

Barbecue and Bourbon on Main BARBECUE Slow-smoked meats and Kentucky whiskey feel at home in the honky-tonk environs of this casual new Speedway haunt. The colorful joint focuses on spice-rubbed pork ribs, brisket, and pulled meats that arrive at the table sauceless in their paper-lined baskets.

Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 1414 Main St., Speedway, 241-6940. $$ Black Swan Brewpub CONTEMPORARY This suburban brewpub proves that beer-friendly food doesn’t have to come out of a deep-fryer. Choose from well-dressed salads, generous sandwiches, Belgian-style mussels and frites, and the savory pie of the week. Lunch and dinner daily. 2067 E. Hadley Rd., Plainfield, 838-7444. $$ Dawson’s Too—Sticks & Stones CONTEMPORARY The menu at this spiffy addition to the far-west dining scene covers the gamut, from steakhouse standards to fast-casual innovations such as pan-seared chicken covered in rock shrimp. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 773 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 858-8400. $$ The Iron Skillet FAMILY DINING Platters of skillet-fried chicken and big bowls of buttered corn, mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, and green beans with bacon rule at this westside restaurant where everything from the flowered wallpaper to the antique furnishings suggests days gone by. Baking-powder biscuits, apple butter, and pickled beets round out the meal. But let’s focus on the prize: fried chicken that channels the Sunday dinners of yore. Dinner Wed.–Sun., lunch Sun. 2489 W. 30th St., 923-6353. $$$

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Shopping THE BEST DESTINATIONS FOR SPLURGES AND STEALS, ALL ACROSS TOWN

Fashion Mall at Keystone The premier shopping center in Indy has gotten even posher, thanks to recent renovations and cool new stores. There’s updated flooring, cushy seating areas, and a more contemporary look and feel to the whole place. Relatively recent arrivals include Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, and Kate Spade boutiques, plus denim emporiums True Religion and Armani Jeans; the adorably preppy-chic C. Wonder; and stationery haven Paper Source. ANCHORS: Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue HIGHLIGHT STORES: Anthropologie, Apple, BCBG Max Azria, Bose, Burberry, Coach, Cole Haan, Crate & Barrel, J. Crew, Pottery Barn, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., WilliamsSonoma. 8702 Keystone Crossing, 574-4000 Greenwood Park Mall This sprawling southside mall offers more than 120 stores, including specialty shops like Beach Baby Surf & Swim and Build-A-Bear Workshop. If you’re not a shopper—just waiting on one—head to the ZONE, a 125,000-square-foot oasis where you can watch sports on multiple TVs or surf the web with free WiFi. ANCHORS: JC Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Sears, Von Maur HIGHLIGHT STORES: Bare Escentuals, Barnes & Noble, Chico’s, Old Navy, Sephora, Teavana, White House / Black Market. 1251 U.S. 31 North, Greenwood, 881-6758 Hamilton Town Center In the vein of Clay Terrace and Metropolis, this outdoor lifestyle center convenient to Fishers and Noblesville residents has streetscapes, restaurants, an outdoor fireplace, and entertainment venues, including a 16-screen cinema with an IMAX theater. ANCHORS: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond, Earth Fare, JC Penney HIGHLIGHT STORES: Chico’s, DSW, Men’s Wearhouse, Old Navy, White House /Black Market. I-69 and 146th St., Noblesville, 770-5996

Malls

Castleton Square Mall It’s the largest mall in Indiana, with the constant buzz of activity you’d expect. With five anchors, more than 130 stores, and an AMC cinema, the mall serves as the core of Castleton’s concentrated retail zone. ANCHORS: Dick’s Sporting Goods, JC Penney, Macy’s, Sears, Von Maur HIGHLIGHT STORES: Ann Taylor Loft, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gap, Justice, The Limited, Pandora. 6020 E. 82nd St., 849-9993 Circle Centre Indy’s only downtown mall has four levels, with most of the space open to a soaring glass atrium; shops fill two floors, and restaurants and entertainment take up the rest. Underground parking is so easy and cheap,

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the city-center mall is a destination for suburbanites as well as conventioneers and the downtown workforce.

ANCHOR: Carson Pirie Scott HIGHLIGHT STORES: Aldo, Banana Republic, Coach, Express, H&M, The Limited, Swarovski, Teavana. 49 W. Maryland St., 681-8000

Clay Terrace Lifestyle Center This walkable outdoor shopping center has the selection of a mall (more than 70 retailers) with the charming setting of a Main Street. The mix of shops and restaurants includes plenty of well-known chains, plus a few independents, such as Oliver’s Twist (stationery).

ANCHORS: Dick’s Sporting Goods, DSW, Orvis, Whole Foods HIGHLIGHT STORES: Sur La Table, Vera Bradley, White House/ Black Market, Z Gallerie. U.S. 31 and 146th St., Carmel, 566-0011

Metropolis Plainfield’s open-air mall melds shops, restaurants, a theater, and a soft-floor play area in an outdoor setting.

The selection is dominated by chains and area-favorite restaurants, like Claddagh Irish Pub and Stone Creek Dining Co. Hourly fountain shows and a calendar of events, including live music and children’s activities, enhances its appeal. Check the website for coupons and a list of current sales at the various stores. ANCHORS: Barnes & Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JC Penney HIGHLIGHT STORES: The Children’s Place, DSW, Lane Bryant, Pacific Sunwear, Ulta. 2499 Futura Park Way, Plainfield, 203-4555, shopmetropolis.com

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Lafayette Square Mall Popular urban hip-hop clothing stores draw crowds to this westside mall with a few dozen shops and the Incredible Pizza Company, with more than 55,000 square feet of fun—go-karts, bumper cars, glow-golf, mini-bowling, and, of course, lots of food. ANCHORS: Burlington Coat Factory, Shoppers World HIGHLIGHT STORES: Ashley Stewart, Champs Sports, Finish Line, Jimmy Jazz, Underground Station. 3919 Lafayette Rd., 291-6391, shoplafayettemall.com

Washington Square Mall One of the first covered malls in the city when it was built in 1974, Washington Square serves as the eastside’s shopping hub, with four major department stores, several dozen specialty shops, and the area’s only sporting-goods stores. ANCHORS: Burlington Coat Factory, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sears, Target HIGHLIGHT STORES: Bath & Body Works, Finish Line, Kids Foot Locker. 10202 E. Washington St., 899-4567

Areas & Neighborhoods

54th and the Monon Shops This up-and-coming area along the Monon Trail in SoBro is becoming a hotbed of cool, independent shops.

Highlights include Posh Petals for contemporary floral arrangements; M.H. Pomander’s for lovely bridal pieces; and Surroundings, a wondrously dense emporium of French antiques and other luxuries for the home.

56th & Illinois Streets Refined trappings and attentive service define this cozy shopping enclave in Butler-Tarkington. The Secret Ingredient gives ladies the boutique experience without the sticker shock, and The Oxford Shop caters to those with more traditional tastes. Charles Mayer & Co. has truly swoon-worthy gifts, and G. Thrapp Jewelers sparkles.

86th Street East This busy commercial area east of Meridian Street is anchored by Keystone at the Crossing’s high-style Fashion Mall. Nora Plaza, west of Keystone Avenue, is anchored

by Target, Whole Foods, and Marshall’s, and includes haute home decor at Form+Function; clothing and jewelry at D.L. Lowry Salon and Spa; and Twirl Boutique inside The Body Temple Pilates Studio. Duck down a side street to find Artisano’s, a tiny cottage packed with a big selection of exotic ingredients for gourmets.

86th Street West The shopping centers along this artery west of Meridian are much less congested than East 86th Street, and longstanding destinations like North Willow Commons give way to the burgeoning Traders Point plaza, anchored by Dick’s Sporting Goods and a 12-screen movie theater.

Cosmetics, Panda(ology), and Bebe Gate prove that the Rip still rules the retail scene. discoverbroadripplevillage.com

Carmel Tidy, pristine Main Street is now a bustling shopping scene, particularly on weekends, when Monon Trail users stop for a break. The area once known as Old Town is now called the Arts & Design District, and it’s home to a bevy of fashion-forward boutiques, new upscale consignment shops, and fineart galleries—all local independents.

Pop into 14 Districts for chic clothes and Pillow Talk for pretty intimates.

The Indiana Design Center is packed with stores and showrooms, saving you a trip to The Merchandise Mart in Chicago. carmelartsanddesign.com

Massachusetts Avenue Downtown’s arts and entertainment district—aka Mass Ave—hums with activity these days, thanks to a growing number of boutiques and restaurants. Retailers CHECK IT OUT! range from a city icon, Stout’s Shoes, to Linnea’s Lights the children’s wonderland that is Mass natural soy Ave Toys; the hip jewelry/gift emporiums candles are at Silver in the City and At Home in the Oliver’s Twist City; and shop-with-your-conscience in Carmel’s Clay Global Gifts. Specialty stores include the Terrace. children’s boutique Nurture, eclectic Arts a Poppin, Eye Candy for cheap-chic jewelry and accessories, and J. Benzal menswear for custom suiting. discovermassave.com

Carmel City Center At the corner of Range Line Road and City Center Drive, Carmel City Center is now home to several shops, along with eateries, residences, and the Palladium. Stores include Cloth (formerly Uber) and a second location of Addendum Gallery, plus Jack & Jill Children’s Shoppe, Brides of Carmel, Carmel Tailoring & Alterations, Bath Junkie, J. Benzal, Authentic Sports Collectibles, and Bike Line. carmelcitycenter.com Clearwater The well-trafficked stretch of 82nd Street between the Fashion Mall and Castleton Square Mall has become a major shopping destination in its own right in recent years, thanks to the arrival of Nordstrom Rack and The Container Store, along with specialty boutiques such as The French Seam (couture fabrics and notions) and Cutco cutlery. They join an already impressive roster of shops and restaurants, notably Copper Creek Canyon Interior Outfitters, Brides by Demetrios, several jewelry stores, and a majorly expanded Bicycle Garage Indy.

Fountain Square New stores and eateries always seem to be popping up in this neighborhood southeast of downtown, situated around a fountain and historic theater at the convergence of Virginia Avenue and Shelby and Prospect streets. It’s really renowned as a destination for anything retro, from fine antiques to vintage clothing to rockabilly records. fountainsquareindy.com

Broad Ripple Village Still going strong after several decades, this northcentral neighborhood remains a go-to spot for artsy types seeking music, vintage clothes, home decor, gifts, and al fresco dining. Walk along Broad Ripple Avenue east of College and meander side streets to the north to find merchants in charming houses, like the one that holds Marigold boutique. Established favorites Fashion like The Bungalow, Broad Ripple Home Goods Vintage, and Artifacts continue to Gifts thrive, while chic newer arrivals like 8Fifteen, Night Owl Baby, EyeMAX Kids’ Stuff

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Bread, Catherine’s, and Snapdragon Salon & Spa round things out. A familyfriendly branch of the Indianapolis library system serves as an unofficial anchor. shopatglendale.com

Glendale Town Center Glendale Mall was a landmark—the city’s first enclosed shopping mall.

This neighborhood favorite is still shining from a $28.5 million facelift in recent years that transitioned stores from the mall to outlots and added space for new additions. Macy’s, Target, and Lowe’s are anchors; Panera

Noblesville Gift shops, antiques stores, and cafes pepper the blocks around Hamilton County’s courthouse, creating a quaint destination for an all-day excursion. Explore three levels of goodies for body and home at Eleanor Rozella’s and browse the superb books for kids at The Wild. noblesville.com Zionsville You don’t have to go far from the heart of Indy to find a postcard village with upscale clothing, toys, antiques, jewelry, gourmet goods, and gifts. On brick streets lined with old gas streetlamps, find exclusive boutiques including Ballerinas and Bruisers (a darling children’s store), Lesley Jane (a boutique with eclectic, trendy clothes), Wildcat Creek Outfitters (a fly-fishing specialty shop with apparel for men), Lilly’s Boutique (stocked deep with creative fashions), and Brown’s on Main (for traditional gifts). zionsvillechamber.org

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Carson Pirie Scott The sole Indy-area location of Carson Pirie Scott holds its own in a downtown mall that has lots to offer. You’ll find sensibly priced clothing for the entire family, but the real story here is the 14,000-square-foot home store, where (deep breath) bar accessories, bedding, coffeemakers, cookware, dinnerware, irons, small appliances, vacuums, glassware, table linens, Fiestaware, and more abound. Circle Centre, 971-6200, carsons.com Macy’s Macy’s brands range from modern to classic, all slightly upscale and offering tons of affordable choices. The stores feature a huge department of cosmetics, fragrances, shoes, jewelry, furniture, and accessories for men and women. The Impulse women’s clothing line is helmed by a rotating array of designers. Castleton Square Mall, 579-4500; Greenwood Park Mall, 882-6247; Glendale Town Center, 255-6611, macys.com

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Nordstrom This posh department store features a large roster of luxe labels and mid-priced progressive brands. The customer service is famously fantastic: free personal shopping, in-house alterations, and a fantasy shoe department with a wide range of sizes. (Psst: There’s also a Nordstrom Rack right down the street.) Fashion Mall, 810-9809, nordstrom.com

posh style and take it home. The next best thing: leaving with Lipstick Queen makeup; Mason Pearson hairbrushes; Regina Harris oils (sold at Barney’s and only a few other places); and the sought-after house lines, Emmett Cooper Haircare and Naieme Collection makeup, both of which have been featured in InStyle, USWeekly, and other national magazines. 711 E. 54th St., 475-0777, emmettsthestudio.com

Saks Fifth Avenue With three levels dedicated to living fashionably, Saks is the epitome of luxury shopping in Indianapolis. Among the sartorial riches are exclusive designs by famous labels and a posh private suite for those using the personal shopping service. The handbag area includes a separate Louis Vuitton boutique and sections for Chanel, Gucci, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chloe, Burberry, and Yves Saint Laurent. Fashion Mall, 8160171, saks.com Von Maur Shoppers appreciate Von Maur’s soothing atmosphere, orderly racks, interest-free credit card, top-notch service (notice that salespeople aren’t busy stocking), and free gift-wrapping. Castleton Square Mall, 594-1870; Greenwood Park Mall, 885-9936, vonmaur.com

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8Fifteen To walk into 8Fifteen is to step into the epicenter of all that is of-the-moment in fashion—the coolest jackets, the hottest denim, the dresses just spotted in your favorite magazine. Owner Erin Welch can tell you which celeb just wore which pieces in the shop, where items are stocked in limited quantities—keep tabs via the 8Ffiteen website or mobile app. 815 E. 65th St., 253-1234, 8fifteen.com 14 Districts The crisp, clean interior of this Carmel boutique lends it a museum-like quality, allowing its carefully edited selection of uptown clothing and accessories to pop like artwork. Exclusive labels include Shoshanna, Yoana Baraschi, and Henry & Belle denim. 110 W. Main St., Carmel, 818-4585, shop14districts.com Addendum Gallery “Gallery” is the right word for this curated collection of fascinating home accessories and gifts, with labels displaying the name and location of each artist. The shop is best known for a huge array of Michael Aram’s natureinspired tabletop pieces. Other indulgences include mother-of-pearl serving trays and accessories by Julia Knight, pottery and various objets from Jonathan Adler, and luxuriously scented Lafco candles. 908 E. Westfield Blvd., 253-3400; Carmel City Center, 736 Hanover Pl., Carmel, 564-5979, addendumgallery.com At Home in the City/Silver in the City Downtowners dash into this store for last-minute gifts (for which it is a no-fail source) but usually leave with something for themselves, too. The ultra-hip selection of home accents is constantly changing, but whatever’s on display at the moment—like playful Lotta Jansdotter totes—is guaranteed to make you smile. 434 Massachusetts Ave., 955-9925, silverinthecity.com Barbara’s New Beginnings Lingerie superstore meets personal boutique at this shop, which stocks more than 10,000 bras ranging from AAA-cup to N-cup. Customers are sized by fitters, who then bring choices—and choices and choices—to the dressing room. 8635 River Crossing Blvd., 844-1600, barbarasnewbeginnings.com

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Form+Function Design aficionados find their fix at Indy’s premier source of high-end modern European furniture.

B&B Italia and Knoll are the best-selling lines. We love Botossi’s whimsical, bright-colored ceramics from Italy; Alessi kitchenware; and Marimekko accessories. 1300 E. 86th St., 569-9999, formplusfunction.net The French Seam Embrace your inner designer by browsing bolts of fabric from the likes of Marc Jacobs, Chanel, and Carolina Herrera. Ribbons and trims, vintage-inspired patterns, and hard-to-find Clover notions also grace the store.

3909 E. 82nd St., 841-1810, thefrenchseam.com

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Beach Baby Surf & Swim Shop Open year-round, these boutiques are hot destinations for anyone going on vacation mid-winter or gearing up for summer. Bikini halves are sold separately, so you don’t end up with a perfectly sized top and saggy bottom, or vice versa; sizes range from XS to 24. 8687 River Crossing Blvd., 574-4948; Greenwood Park Mall, 889-1136, beachbabyonline.com Charles Mayer & Co. Old World meets modern flair at this quietly chic shop, where choosy brides register for china, flatware, and fine English crystal, then return for luxury baby items and table settings by Hermes and Christofle. 5629 N. Illinois St., 257-2900, charlesmayer.com Chatham Home Gorgeously upholstered contemporary furniture from American Leather and others mixes comfortably with cool architectural salvage and hip accent pieces in this family-owned shop near Mass Ave. Bureaus and consoles in reclaimed wood (and what passes for it) are highlights, as are the fun floor poufs. 517 E. Walnut St., 917-8550, chathamhomeinteriors.com

Emmett’s—The Studio You’ll want to bottle this chic salon’s

Homespun Like an expertly edited Etsy, this shop delights with edgy handmade crafts from local and national artisans.

You’ll want everything: movie-monster soap, irreverent cross-stitch kits, and the much-loved “Midwest is Best” tees and other local-pride gear. 869 Massachusetts Ave., 351-0280, homespunindy.com Houseworks Dwell and Architectural Digest readers flock to this northside standby, which stocks the latest and greatest in modern lighting, furnishings, and home accessories.

The Astrid series of hardwood cherry pieces is a hit, along with the American Leather “Inspiration” series.

5252 E. 82nd St., 578-7000, houseworks.biz

Indiana Design Center The hottest address for home design and inspiration, the IDC houses high-fashion showrooms of tile, kitchens, furniture, fabric, art, lighting, flooring, and more. Some of the area’s top home pros have relocated here, including The Trade Connection, the exclusive dealer in the state for the Ralph Lauren Home collection.

The Holder Mattress Home Collection, Rosalind Brinn Pope, and Drapery Street are among other familiar local names who’ve settled in, and Rogue Decor recently relocated its ridiculously cool shop of vintage and upcycled pieces from Fountain Square to the IDC. Artists’ studios (including CHECK IT OUT! Walter Knabe’s) keep the place buzzing.

Beyond the stunning white-onyx conWashi tape cierge desk, retail showrooms on the packs (or sticks, first floor are open to the public. Those rather) a poweron the upper level are to-the-trade, for ful punch at a interior designers and their clients. The tiny price tag.

80,000-square-foot center offers a Rolls go for $4.95 Designer-on-Call service for shoppers. in a variety of 200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel, 569-5975, punchy prints. indianadesigncenter.com

Doc’s Architectural Salvage & Antiques DIY types knee-deep in home-improvement projects come here to find the salvaged bones and joints of buildings. Others come for the spectacle: room after room crowded with anything from doorknobs to confessionals to a McDonald’s merry-goround. 1325 W. 30th St., 924-4000, docsarchitecturalsalvage.com Dottie Couture Boutique Cute, trendy, and affordable all come together in this boutique that began in Greenwood and has added a Fashion Mall–area location. Recent finds: a chevron maxi-dress ($43), mint bellsleeve dress ($62), and layered coral necklace ($16). Browse daily arrivals on the store’s Facebook page. 8555 River Rd., 844-5848; 789 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood, 888-8242; dottiecouture.com

Haus Love Former Uber owner Heidi Woodman’s new interiordesign and clothing shop has the same pretty-with-anedge sensibility. Clothing and furniture have a more neutral palette—grays, taupes, and whites—but color isn’t entirely ignored. We love the handbags, shoes, and vintage overdyed rugs. 5901 N. College Ave., 601-6521, ilovehaus.com

J. Benzal Owner Mamadou “Ben” Diallo has his designs—for formal events, work, or first dates—made in Italy. Shirts range from $40 to $120, suits from $500 to $900. 739 Massachusetts Ave., 222-1216; 711 Veteran's Way, Carmel, 805-1879, jbenzal.com Kittle’s The sheer variety of what’s on display at the Allisonville Road store—the largest furniture showroom in the Midwest—brings in customers interested in all kinds of looks at every price point, from entry-level to the higher-end pieces in the Design Studio. Whether you go for vintage, country, or modern, you’ll find something in the sprawling showroom, organized by designer—Bernhardt furniture here, Broyhill pieces there—making it easier to navigate. The Greenwood store features bestselling collections. 8600 Allisonville Rd., 849-5300; 665 U.S. 31 North, Greenwood, 888-1301, kittles.com Mass Ave Toys Pure fun radiates from this large, kinetic shop. Parents are amazed at staffers’ spot-on gift suggestions and the fine playthings from Europe. Lately, owner Natalie Canull has been stocking Janod train sets (complete with bandits), the interactive book My Little Pink Princess Purse, and The Spider and the Fly, which reads like an old-time black-and-white movie. 409 Massachusetts Ave., 955-8697, massavetoys.com Meridian Midcentury-modern purists find a kindred spirit in Meridian owner Todd Warweg. The dealer stocks his main-drag corner store with some of the city’s best artwork and furniture from the Mad Men era. Limited store hours. 2201 N. Meridian St., 923-2201 Midland Arts & Antiques Market Midland’s 40,000 square feet in an old factory on Michigan Street, with booths stocked by more than 125 vendors, are well-trodden by furniture hunters, interior designers, and sightseers alike. The Carmel location features polished, orderly vignettes from some of the city’s top art dealers and interior designers. 907 E. Michigan St., 267-9005; 488 Gradle Dr., Carmel, 5699105, midlandathome.com Panda(ology) East meets West to eye-popping effect in this shop where French Pharmacie used to be. The fun part is combing through the hodgepodge of home items, jewelry (cuff bracelets and collar necklaces are hot), silk purses, and Chinese New Year toys ($10). Kimonos and cheongsam dresses are offered in a wider-than-usual range of sizes. 823 E. Westfield Blvd., 722-0555 Raleigh Limited Raleigh Limited, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, has its own luxury lifestyle magazine for the best-dressed guys in town—they rely on owner Mark Kaplow for ready-to-wear staples like Ferragamo shoes, Hugo Boss sportswear, and pieces from Etro, Nat Nast, and Lacoste. An in-house Italian tailor handles suits by Armani Collezioni, Ermenegildo Zegna, Robert Talbott, Hickey Freeman, and others. Fashion Mall, 844-1148, raleighlimited.com Surroundings Enjoy the treasure hunt in this store’s tangle of rooms, filled with European antiques—mostly French, Italian, and English pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries— along with gems such as Trina Turk pillows and a fab selection of holiday decor. 1101 E. 54th St., 254-8883

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Hamilton County’s Only Catholic High School 15300 Gray Road • Noblesville, IN 46062 (317) 582-0120 • guerincatholic.org Guerin Catholic High School – A diocesan high school serving the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

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Schools EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE

INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PK–12) ENROLLMENT: 154. ISTEP+: 36%. GRAD. RATE: not available.

7725 N. College Ave., 253-1481 INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (PK–12) ENROLLMENT: 333. ISTEP+: 47%. GRAD. RATE: 40%.

1200 E. 42nd St., 924-8402 INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT: 29,803. ISTEP+: 51%. ECA: 40%. GRAD. RATE: 68%. 120 E. Walnut St., 226-4411 Arlington Community High School (6–12) ENROLLMENT: 511. ISTEP+: 24%. ECA: 28%. GRAD. RATE: 33%. 4825 N. Arlington Ave., 226-2345 Arsenal Technical High School ENROLLMENT: 2,282. ECA: 42%. GRAD. RATE: 61%.

1500 E. Michigan St., 693-5300 Broad Ripple Magnet High School for Performing Arts ENROLLMENT: 503. ECA: 69%. GRAD. RATE: 94%.

1115 Broad Ripple Ave., 693-5700 Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School ENROLLMENT: 372. ECA: 81%. GRAD. RATE: 100%.

1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 226-2800 Emmerich Manual High School ENROLLMENT: 466. ECA: 31%. GRAD. RATE: 61%.

2405 Madison Ave., 226-2200 George Washington Community High School ENROLLMENT: 538. ECA: 34%. GRAD. RATE: 65%.

2215 W. Washington St., 693-5555 John Marshall Community High School ENROLLMENT: 776. ECA: 26%. GRAD. RATE: 69%.

10101 E. 38th St., 693-5460 Key Learning Community High School ENROLLMENT: 55. ECA: 50%. GRAD. RATE: 83%.

777 S. White River Pkwy. West Dr., 226-4247

DECATUR TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 6,269. ISTEP+: 67%. 5275 Kentucky Ave., 856-5265

Northwest Community High School ENROLLMENT: 1,191. ECA: 25%. GRAD. RATE: 63%.

5225 W. 34th St., 693-5600

Decatur Central High School ENROLLMENT: 1,839. ECA: 64%. GRAD. RATE: 83%.

5251 Kentucky Ave., 856-5288

Shortridge Law & Public Policy Magnet High School ENROLLMENT: 335. ECA: 47%. GRAD. RATE: 94%. 3401 N. Meridian St., 226-2810

MARION COUNTY BEECH GROVE CITY SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT: 2,784. ISTEP+: 72%. 5334 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove, 788-4481

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CSC ENROLLMENT: 8,606. ISTEP+: 82%. 6141 S. Franklin Rd., 862-2411

Thomas Carr Howe Community High School ENROLLMENT: 609. ISTEP+: 30%. ECA: 34%. GRAD. RATE: 69%. 4900 Julian Ave., 693-5590

Beech Grove Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 824. ECA: 66%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

5330 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove, 786-1447

Franklin Central High School ENROLLMENT: 2,547. ECA: 81%. GRAD. RATE: 95%.

6215 S. Franklin Rd., 862-6646

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 15,120. ISTEP+: 67%. 7601 E. 56th St., 423-8200

All information except private school tuition is from the Indiana Department of Education. Enrollment, test scores (ISTEP+ and End of Course Assessments, or ECAs), and graduation percentages are for the class of 2013. The overall Indiana high school graduation rate for the class of 2013 was 89%.

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Lawrence Central High School ENROLLMENT:2,501. ECA: 61%. GRAD. RATE: 88%.

7300 E. 56th St., 964-8080 Lawrence North High School ENROLLMENT: 2,308. ECA: 71%. GRAD. RATE: 86%.

7802 N. Hague Rd., 964-7700 PERRY TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 14,472. ISTEP+: 71%. 6548 Orinoco Ave., 789-3700 Perry Meridian High School ENROLLMENT: 2,209. ECA: 63%. GRAD. RATE: 90%.

401 W. Meridian School Rd., 789-4400 Southport High School ENROLLMENT: 2,137. ECA: 56%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

971 E. Banta Rd., 789-4800 PIKE TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 11,001. ISTEP+: 65%. 6901 Zionsville Rd., 293-0393

HAMILTON COUNTY Carmel High School ENROLLMENT: 4,685. ECA: 93%. GRAD. RATE: 97%.

520 E. Main St., Carmel, 846-7721 Fishers High School ENROLLMENT: 2,582. ECA: 91%. GRAD. RATE: 94%.

13000 Promise Rd., Fishers, 915-4290 Hamilton Heights High School ENROLLMENT: 714. ECA: 79%. GRAD. RATE: 96%.

25802 S.R. 19, Arcadia, 984-3551 Hamilton Southeastern High School ENROLLMENT: 3,010. ECA: 88%. GRAD. RATE: 94%.

13910 E. 126th St., Fishers, 594-4190 Noblesville High School ENROLLMENT: 2,637. ECA: 84%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, 733-4680 Sheridan High School ENROLLMENT: 349. ECA: 70%. GRAD. RATE: 89%.

24185 N. Hinesley Rd., Sheridan, 758-4431

Pike High School ENROLLMENT: 3,031. ECA: 61%. GRAD. RATE: 92%.

5401 W. 71st St., 291-5250

BOONE COUNTY Lebanon Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 1,049. ECA: 76%. GRAD. RATE: 96%. 510 Essex Dr., Lebanon, 765-482-0400 Western Boone Junior–Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 840. ISTEP+: 80%. ECA: 87%. GRAD. RATE: 99%. 1205 N. S.R. 75, Thorntown, 765-482-6143 Zionsville Community High School ENROLLMENT: 1,814. ECA: 95%. GRAD. RATE: 97%.

1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville, 873-3355

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Tri-West Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 626. ECA: 82%. GRAD. RATE: 96%. 7883 N. S.R. 39, Lizton, 994-4000

JOHNSON COUNTY Center Grove High School ENROLLMENT: 2,387. ECA: 87%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

2717 S. Morgantown Rd., Greenwood, 881-0581

Indian Creek Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 584. ECA: 68%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

803 W. Indian Creek Dr., Trafalgar, 878-2110

Warren Central High School ENROLLMENT: 3,589. ECA: 62%. GRAD. RATE: 83%.

9500 E. 16th St., 532-6200

Ben Davis High School ENROLLMENT: 3,101. ECA: 51%. GRAD. RATE: 86%. 1200 N. Girls School Rd., 244-7691

Plainfield High School ENROLLMENT: 1,490. ECA: 86%. GRAD. RATE: 94%. 1 Red Pride Dr., Plainfield, 839-7711

Greenwood Community High School ENROLLMENT: 1,145. ECA: 85%. GRAD. RATE: 95%.

615 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood, 889-4000

WARREN TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 11,899. ISTEP+: 65%. 975 N. Post Rd., 869-4300

WAYNE TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 15,783. ISTEP+: 59%. 1220 S. High School Rd., 243-8251

Danville Community High School ENROLLMENT: 820. ECA: 79%. GRAD. RATE: 95%. 100 Warrior Way, Danville, 745-6431

Franklin Community High School ENROLLMENT: 1,713. ECA: 67%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

2600 Cumberland Dr., Franklin, 738-5700

Speedway Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 489. ECA: 68%. GRAD. RATE: 99%.

5357 W. 25th St., 244-7238

North Central High School ENROLLMENT: 3,402. ECA: 70%. GRAD. RATE: 82%. 1801 E. 86th St., 259-5301

Cascade Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 495. ECA: 80%. GRAD. RATE: 95%. 6565 S. C.R. 200 West, Clayton, 539-9315

Edinburgh Community High School ENROLLMENT: 287. ECA: 59%. GRAD. RATE: 85%.

300 S. Keeley St., Edinburgh, 812-526-5501

SPEEDWAY SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT: 1,691. ISTEP+: 78%. 5335 W. 25th St., 244-0236

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MSD ENROLLMENT: 11,050. ISTEP+: 69%. 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., 845-9400

Brownsburg High School ENROLLMENT: 2,376. ECA: 84%. GRAD. RATE: 98%. 1000 S. Odell St., Brownsburg, 852-2258

Whiteland Community High School ENROLLMENT: 1,725. ECA: 70%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

300 Main St., Whiteland, 535-7562

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Westfield High School ENROLLMENT: 1,832. ECA: 92%. GRAD. RATE: 98%.

18250 N. Union St., Westfield, 867-6800

HANCOCK COUNTY Eastern Hancock High School ENROLLMENT: 349. ECA: 84%. GRAD. RATE: 93%.

10320 E. 250 North, Charlottesville, 936-5595 Greenfield–Central High School ENROLLMENT: 1,446. ECA: 76%. GRAD. RATE: 86%.

810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield, 462-9211 Mt. Vernon High School ENROLLMENT: 1,119. ECA: 89%. GRAD. RATE: 96%.

8112 N. 200 West, Fortville, 485-3131 New Palestine High School ENROLLMENT: 1,108. ECA: 86%. GRAD. RATE: 92%.

4485 S. Victory Dr., New Palestine, 861-4417

HENDRICKS COUNTY Avon High School ENROLLMENT: 2,615. ECA: 83%. GRAD. RATE: 97%. 7575 E. C.R. 150 South, Avon, 544-5000

MORGAN COUNTY Eminence Junior–Senior High School (6–12) ENROLLMENT: 264. ISTEP+: 56%. ECA: 69%. GRAD. RATE: 87%. 6769 N. S.R. 42, Eminence, 765-528-2221 Martinsville High School ENROLLMENT: 1,550. ECA: 81%. GRAD. RATE: 83%.

1360 E. Gray St., Martinsville, 765-342-5571 Monrovia High School ENROLLMENT: 461. ECA: 67%. GRAD. RATE: 91%.

205 S. Chestnut St., Monrovia, 996-2258 Mooresville High School ENROLLMENT: 1,336. ECA: 69%. GRAD. RATE: 88%.

550 N. Indiana St., Mooresville, 831-9203

SHELBY COUNTY Morristown Junior–Senior High School (6–12) ENROLLMENT: 361. ISTEP+: 72%. ECA: 80%. GRAD. RATE: 95%. 223 S. Patterson St., Morristown, 765-763-1221 Shelbyville Senior High School ENROLLMENT: 1,108. ECA: 76%. GRAD. RATE: 94%.

2003 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, 398-9731

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Southwestern High School (7–12) ENROLLMENT: 315. ISTEP+: 76%. ECA: 68%.

GRAD. RATE: 91%. 3406 W. 600 South, Shelbyville, 729-5122

Irvington Community School (K–12) ENROLLMENT: 1,029. ISTEP+: 74%. ECA: 70%.

GRAD. RATE: 85%. 6705 E. Julian Ave., 357-5359

Triton Central High School ENROLLMENT: 448. ECA: 78%. GRAD. RATE: 97%.

4774 W. 600 North, Fairland, 835-3000 Waldron Junior–Senior High School (6–12) ENROLLMENT: 356. ISTEP+: 65%. ECA: 80%. GRAD. RATE: 78%. P.O. Box 369, Waldron, 765-525-6822

Charter Schools

Charter schools are public schools that are granted control of their own curricula by the state, under an agreement that they will meet certain performance standards. Many are aimed toward specific educational purposes. As public schools, charter schools are tuition-free.

KIPP Indianapolis College Preparatory (5–8) ENROLLMENT: 282. ISTEP+: 58%. 1740 E. 30th St., 637-9780

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MARION COUNTY Andrew Academy (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 217. ISTEP+: 53%. 4050 E. 38th St., 549-6305 Andrew J. Brown Academy (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 667. ISTEP+: 58%. 3600 N. German Church Rd., 891-0730 The Challenge Foundation Academy (K–5) ENROLLMENT: 482. ISTEP+: 65%. 3980 Meadows Dr., 803-3182 Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School (6–12) ENROLLMENT: 491. ISTEP+: 83%. ECA: 95%. GRAD. RATE: 90%. 3960 Meadows Dr., 547-1745 Christel House Academy (K–12) ENROLLMENT: 613. ISTEP+: 62%. ECA: 36%. 2717 S. East St., 783-4690 Decatur Discovery Academy (7–12) ENROLLMENT: 146. ISTEP+: 56%. ECA: 65%. GRAD. RATE: 81%. 5106 S. High School Rd., 856-0900 Fall Creek Academy (K–12) ENROLLMENT: 472. ISTEP+: 39%. ECA: 31%. GRAD. RATE: 88%. 2540 N. Capital Ave., Ste. 100, 536-1026 Flanner House Elementary School (K–6) ENROLLMENT: 228. ISTEP+: 95%. 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 925-4231 Herron High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 640. ECA: 86%. GRAD. RATE: 94%.

110 E. 16th St., 231-0010 Hope Academy (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 37. ECA: 53%. GRAD. RATE: 55%.

8102 Clearvista Pkwy., 572-9356 Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School (PK–10) ENROLLMENT: 663. ISTEP+: 52%. ECA: 70%.

1780 Sloan Ave., 351-1534 Indianapolis Metropolitan High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 319. ECA: 43%. GRAD. RATE: 64%.

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Padua Academy (K–7) ENROLLMENT: 186. ISTEP+: 52%. 349 N. Warman Ave., 636-3739 Southeast Neighborhood School of Excellence (K–6) ENROLLMENT: 376. ISTEP+: 49%. 1601 S. Barth Ave., 423-0204

HAMILTON COUNTY Options Charter School— Carmel (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 160. ECA: 24%. GRAD. RATE: 46%. 530 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 815-2098

Options Charter School—Noblesville (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 159. ECA: 29%. GRAD. RATE: 28%. 9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd., Noblesville, 773-8659

HANCOCK COUNTY Geist Montessori Academy (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 290. ISTEP+: 66%. North campus: 13942 E. 96th St., McCordsville; South campus: 6633 W. 900 North, McCordsville, 335-1158

Private Schools

Graduation and ISTEP+/ECA passage rates are listed when provided by the Indiana Department of Education. Tuition rates are for 2013–2014. Many schools offer discounts for multiple students from the same family as well as several other types of financial aid, and all parents are encouraged to apply.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (NORTH) Bishop Chatard High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 733. ECA: 85%. GRAD. RATE: 99%. TUITION: $8,000–$11,345, with discounts for parishioners and students who have attended an archdiocesan elementary school. 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., 251-1451 Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 758. ECA: 99% GRAD. RATE: 98%. TUITION: $14,990. 2801 W. 86th St., 872-7050 Cathedral High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 1,250. ECA: 98%. GRAD. RATE: 95%. TUITION: $12,300. 5225 E. 56th St., 542-1481 Christ the King Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 385. ISTEP+: 91%. TUITION: $4,175 parishioners, $6,500 non-parishioners. 5858 N. Crittenden Ave., 257-9366 Guerin Catholic High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 714. ECA: 95%. GRAD. RATE: 97%. TUITION: $12,450. 15300 N. Gray Rd., Noblesville, 582-0120 Immaculate Heart of Mary School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 433. ISTEP+: 94%. TUITION: $4,400 parishioners, $7,206 non-parishioners. 317 E. 57th St., 255-5468 Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 379. ISTEP+: 94%. TUITION: $4,720

parishioners, $5,720 non-parishioners. 9900 E. 191st St., Noblesville, 770-5660

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 666. ISTEP+: 96%. TUITION: tithing through the parish; must be a member of church. 14596 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, 846-1118 St. Joan of Arc School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 332. ISTEP+: 80%. TUITION: $4,000 parishioners, $4,500 non-parishioners. 500 E. 42nd St., 283-1518 St. Lawrence Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 259. ISTEP+: 67%. TUITION: K–grade 8, $4,675 parishioners, $5,924 non-parishioners. 6950 E. 46th St., 543-4923 St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 482. ISTEP+: 98%. TUITION: K–grade 8, $5,090 parishioners, $7,100 non-parishioners. 11421 Hague Rd., Fishers, 842-1125 St. Luke Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 572. ISTEP+: 95%. TUITION: grades 1–8, $3,875 parishioners, $6,590 non-parishioners. 7650 N. Illinois St., 255-3912 St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 453. ISTEP+: 96%. TUITION: tithing through the parish. 17104 Springmill Rd., Westfield, 896-5582 St. Matthew Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 344. ISTEP+: 85%. TUITION: $4,440 active parishioners, $7,470 non-Catholics. 4100 E. 56th St., 251-3997 St. Monica Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 476. ISTEP+: 74%. TUITION: $6,960. 6131 N. Michigan Rd., 255-7153 St. Pius X Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 431. ISTEP+: 92%. TUITION: $4,175 parishioners, $5,550 non-parishioners. 7200 Sarto Dr., 466-3361 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 219. ISTEP+: 90%. TUITION: $4,280 parishioners, $6,710 non-parishioners. 4600 N. Illinois St., 255-6244

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (EAST) Holy Cross Central School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 206. ISTEP+: 57%. TUITION: varies; information upon request. 125 N. Oriental St., 638-9068 Holy Spirit Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 391. ISTEP+: 81%. TUITION: $4,732 parishioners, $6,130 non-parishioners. 7241 E. 10th St., 352-1243 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 269. ISTEP+: 87%. TUITION: $4,870 parishioners, $6,065 non-parishioners. 30 S. Downey Ave., 357-3316 St. Michael Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 312. ISTEP+: 84%. TUITION: $4,200 parishioners, $6,000 non-parishioners. 515 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield, 462-6380 St. Philip Neri Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 209. ISTEP+: 65%. TUITION: $5,700. 545 Eastern Ave., 636-0134

St. Simon the Apostle Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 744. ISTEP+: 93%. TUITION: $4,741 parishioners, $8,217 non-parishioners. 8155 Oaklandon Rd., 826-6000 St. Therese/Little Flower Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 231. ISTEP+: 75%. TUITION: $5,350. 1401 N. Bosart Ave., 353-2282 Scecina Memorial High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 360. ECA: 78%. GRAD. RATE: 90%.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (SOUTH) Central Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 198. ISTEP+: 70%. TUITION: Sliding scale based on income. 1155 E. Cameron St., 783-7759 Holy Name School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 263. ISTEP+: 84%. TUITION: $4,776 parishioners, $5,377 non-parishioners. 21 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, 784-9078 Lumen Christi Catholic School (K–12) TUITION: grades 1–8, $3,961; grades 9–12, $5,200. 580 E. Stevens St., 632-3904 Nativity Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 351. ISTEP+: 85%. TUITION: $4,550 parishioners, $5,760 non-parishioners. 3310 S. Meadow Dr., 357-1459 Our Lady of the Greenwood (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 361. ISTEP+: 85%. TUITION: $4,675 contributors, $5,445 non-contributors. 399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, 881-1300 Roncalli High School (9–12) ENROLLMENT: 1,138. ECA: 94%. GRAD. RATE: 96%. TUITION: $8,350 parishioners, $10,980 non-parishioners. 3300 Prague Rd., 787-8277 St. Barnabas School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 528. ISTEP+: 95%. TUITION: $1,200 parishioners, $4,500 non-parishioners. 8300 Rahke Rd., 881-7422 St. Jude Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 507. ISTEP+: 93%. TUITION: $4,243 parishioners, $6,640 non-parishioners. 5375 McFarland Rd., 784-6828 St. Mark Catholic School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 262. ISTEP+: 72%. TUITION: $4,300 parishioners, $5,600 non-parishioners. 541 E. Edgewood Ave., 786-4013 St. Roch Catholic School (K–8) ENROLLMENT: 275. ISTEP+: 85%. TUITION: $4,279 Catholics, $6,127 non-Catholics. 3603 S. Meridian St., 784-9144 St. Rose of Lima School (PK–8) ENROLLMENT: 192. ISTEP+: 79%. TUITION: $4,125 parishioners, $5,275 non-parishioners. 114 Lancelot Dr., Franklin, 738-3451

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (WEST) Cardinal Ritter High School (7–12) ENROLLMENT: 637. ISTEP+: 82%. ECA: 87%. GRAD. RATE: 100%. TUITION: junior high, $4,415 Catholics, $5,615 non-Catholics; high school, $7,430 Catholics, $10,255 non-Catholics. 3360 W. 30th St., 924-4333

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• Last year’s graduating class earned more than $28.5 million in scholarships and awards.

• Every student at Cathedral participates in the arts, clubs, activities, retreats and religious services, sports, or volunteer programs.

• Students benefit from the unique Holy Cross educational philosophy.

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Holy Angels Catholic School (PK–6) enrollment: 129. istep+: 59%. tuition: $5,700. 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 926-5211 Providence Cristo Rey High School (9–12) enrollment: 136. eca: 59%. grad. rate: 100%. tuition: $12,000, largely offset by work/study contributions. 75 N. Belleview Place, 860-1000 St. Christopher School (PK–6) enrollment: 185. istep+: 84%. tuition: $3,730 parishioners, $4,920 non-parishioners. 5335 W. 16th St., 241-6314 St. Malachy Parish School (K–8) enrollment: 416. istep+: 86%. tuition: $4,754 parishioners, $6,226non-parishioners. 330 N. Green St., Brownsburg, 852-2242 St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School (PK–8) enrollment: 278. istep+: 67%. tuition: $4,800 parishioners, $5,600 non-parishioners. 3352 W. 30th St., 926-0516 St. Susanna School (PK–8) enrollment: 333. istep+: 96%. tuition: $4,664 parishioners, $5,500 non-parishioners with stewardship. 1212 E. Main St., Plainfield, 839-3713

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/ NONDENOMINATIONAL Covenant Christian High School (9–12) enrollment: 323. eca: 88%. grad. rate: 97%. tuition: $9,372. 7525 W. 21st. St., 390-0202 Gray Road Christian School (PK–6) tuition: $3,450. 5500 S. Gray Rd., 786-3559 Greenwood Christian Academy (PK–12) enrollment: 501. istep+: 80%. eca: 97%. grad. rate: 96%. tuition: K–grade 4, $4,770; grades 5–6, $5,459; grades 7–8, $6,180; grades 9–12, $7,210. 835 W. Worthsville Road, Greenwood, 215-5300

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/BAPTIST Baptist Academy (K–12) enrollment: 234. istep+: 53%. eca: 64%. grad. rate: 100%. tuition: K, $2,335; grade 1, $3,410; elementary, $4,275; junior high, $4,690; high school, $4,750. 2565 S. Villa Ave., 788-1587 Bethesda Christian School (PK–12) enrollment: 361. istep+: 91%. eca: 93%. grad. rate: 90%. tuition: K, $5,592; grades 1–7, $5,716; grades 8–9, $6,579; grades 10–12, $6,893. 7950 N. 650 East, Brownsburg, 858-2820 Colonial Christian School (PK–12) tuition: $4,870. 8140 Union Chapel Rd., 253-0649 Fishers Christian Academy (PK–12) tuition: $385/month. 9587 E. 131st St., Fishers, 572-7077 Suburban Christian School (K–12) tuition: $3,600. 722 E. County Line Rd., 888-3366

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/CHURCH OF CHRIST Indianapolis Christian School (K–12) tuition: $4,464. 620 E. 10th St., 636-4560 CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/EPISCOPALIAN St. Richard’s Episcopal School (PK–8) tuition: grades 1–5, $14,415; grades 6–8, $15,075. 33 E. 33rd St., 926-0425 CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/LUTHERAN Calvary Lutheran School (PK–8) enrollment: 207. istep+: 70%. tuition: K–grade 5, $2,360 members, $4,610 non-members; grades 6–8, $2,660 members, $4,810 non-members. 6111 Shelby St., 783-2305 Emmaus Lutheran School (K–3) enrollment: 20. tuition: $4,700. 1224 Laurel St., 632-1486

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Indiana Academy (9–12) tuition: $10,130 (SDA church members). 24815 S.R. 19 North, Cicero, 984-3575 Indianapolis Junior Academy (PK–8) enrollment: 83. istep+: 31%. tuition: $4,700. 2910 E. 62nd St., 251-0560.

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Calvary Christian School (PK–12) enrollment: 199. istep+: 96%. eca: 78%. grad. rate: 88%. tuition: grades K–5, $3,553–$5,673; grades 6–8, $3,645–$5,821; grades 9–12, $3,707–$5,921. Cost depends upon membership. 3639 S. Keystone Ave., 789-8710 JEWISH SCHOOLS Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (PK–8) enrollment: 129. istep+: 89%. tuition: K, $8,695; grades 1–8, $10,640. 6602 Hoover Rd., 251-1261 NON-CHURCH-AFFILIATED Curtis Wilson Primary School & Academy (PK–6) enrollment: 104. istep+: 81%. tuition: $8,000. 7850 S. Emerson Ave., 882-8636 International School of Indiana (PK–12) eca: 73%. grad. rate: 87%. tuition: K, $14,986; grades 1–5, $15,208; grades 6–8, 15,441; grades 9–12, $16,608.

4330 N. Michigan Rd., 923-1951 Midwest Academy of Indiana (4–12) tuition: $12,700. 801 Congressional Blvd., Carmel, 843-9500 The Oaks Academy (PK–8) enrollment: 389. istep+: 94%. tuition: K–grade 5, $9,000; grades 6–8, $9,200. 2301 N. Park Ave., 931-3043; 3092 Brookside Pkwy. North Dr., 822-4900

Heritage Christian School (PK–12) enrollment: 1,264. istep+: 91%. eca: 97%. grad. rate: 99%. tuition: grades 1–4, $7,997; grades 5–8, $9,372; grades 9–12, $9,867. 6401 E. 75th St., 849-3441

Lutheran High School of Indianapolis (9–12) enrollment: 216. eca: 86%. grad. rate: 91%. tuition: $8,700–$9,500. 5555 S. Arlington Ave., 787-5474

Horizon Christian School (PK–12) enrollment: 285. istep+: 65%. eca: 77%. grad. rate: 86%. tuition: K–grade 5, $5,644; grades 6–8, $5,732; grades 9–12, $6,256. 7702 Indian Lake Rd., 823-4538

Our Shepherd Lutheran School (PK–8) enrollment: 125. istep+: 81%. tuition: K, $3,060 members, $3,975 non-members; grades 1–4, $3,560 members, $5,200 non-members; grades 5–8, $3,700 members, $5,440 non-members. 9201 E. C.R. 100 North, Avon, 271-9100

Park Tudor School (PK–12) istep+: 100%. eca: 93%. grad. rate: 100%. tuition: K–grade 5, $17,760; grades 6–12, $18,830. 7200 N. College Ave., 415-2700

St. John Lutheran School (PK–8) tuition: $2,340 members, $4,200 non-members. 6630 Southeastern Ave., 352-9196

University High School of Indiana (9–12) enrollment: 262. eca: 97%. grad. rate: 96%. tuition: $17,495. 2825 W. 116th St., Carmel, 733-4475

Trinity Lutheran School (PK–8) enrollment: 210. istep+: 47%. tuition: $4,000. 8540 E. 16th St., 897-0243

Indiana Colleges & Universities

Kingsway Christian School (PK–8) enrollment: 510. istep+: 88%. tuition: K, $5,220; grades 1–5, $5,484; grades 6–8, $6,432. 7979 E. C.R. 100 North, Avon, 272-2227 Legacy Christian School (K–8) enrollment: 163. istep+: 98%. tuition: K, $5,500; grades 1–5, $6,200; grades 6–8, $6,700. 470 Lakeview Dr., Noblesville, 776-4186 Mooresville Christian Academy (PK–8) enrollment: 183. istep+: 84%. tuition: $5,125. 4271 E. S.R. 144, Mooresville, 831-0799 Traders Point Christian Academy (PK–12) enrollment: 601. istep+: 84%. eca: 88%. grad. rate: 100%. tuition: K–grade 5, $7,340; grades 6–8, $8,735; grades 9–12, $10,290. 6600 S. Indianapolis Rd., Whitestown, 769-2450

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Zion Lutheran School (PK–8) tuition: information available upon request. 6513 W. C.R. 300 South, New Palestine, 861-4210

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/PRESBYTERIAN Southport Presbyterian Christian School (PK–6) enrollment: 131. istep+: 81%. tuition: K, $3,840; grades 1–5, $3,990; grade 6, $4,450. 7525 McFarland Blvd., 534-2929

The Orchard School (PK–8) tuition: K–grade 4, $16,245; grade 5, $16,580; grades 6–7, $16,695; grade 8, $17,845. 615 W. 64th St., 251-9253

Sycamore School (PK–8) tuition: $15,500. 1750 W. 64th St., 202-2500

Costs listed are the approximate fees for the 2013–2014 school year. Costs may vary based on majors, residency, and other factors. Financial aid frequently is available, and most schools encourage all parents to apply. All phone numbers are area code 317 unless indicated.

Anderson University enrollment: 2,600. tuition: $26,120. room and board: $9,110. degrees offered: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. about the school: This private Christian liberal arts school offers more than 60 majors

several graduate programs. Its small size (approximately 2,500 students) is a plus for many. 1100 E. Fifth St., Anderson, 800-428-6414, anderson.edu

Art Institute of Indianapolis TUITION: Generally $481 per credit hour. HOUSING: $5,130.

DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: AI Indy offers year-round studies in design, fashion, media, and more. Its International Culinary School is part of the largest system of culinary programs on the continent. 3500 Depauw Blvd., Indianapolis, 866-441-9031, aii.edu/indianapolis Ball State University ENROLLMENT: 21,053. TUITION: $8,498 (in-state), $23,462 (out-of-state) for undergraduates; $8,098 (in-state), $20,014 (out-of-state) for graduate students. ROOM AND BOARD: $7,950 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, specialist. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Ball State, founded in 1899 as a private teacher’s college, is an NCAA Division I public university with nationally ranked programs in architecture, business, music, telecommunications, and other disciplines.

Ball State has invested strongly in campus technology, and became the state’s first university to qualify as an Apple Authorized Training Center. 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, 800-382-8540, cms.bsu.edu Butler University ENROLLMENT: 4,771. TUITION: $33,490. ROOM AND BOARD: $11,240. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s, doctor of pharmacy. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Located five miles from downtown Indy, Butler is a private, independent university offering more than 60 majors. It was ranked the second-best university in the “Midwest Regional Universities” category of the 2013 and 2014 U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges,” and was

also named “Best in the Midwest” by the 2014 Princeton Review. It has nationally ranked programs in pharmacy and dance. 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, 800-3686852, butler.edu

Christian Theological Seminary ENROLLMENT: 205. TUITION: $582 per credit hour (tuition reduction available for seniors age 62 and older).

ROOM AND BOARD: $8,220. DEGREES OFFERED: master’s, doctoral, certificate. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), CTS offers master’s degrees in divinity, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, theological studies, and multicultural Christian education. 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, 924-1331, cts.edu DePauw University ENROLLMENT: 2,390. TUITION: $40,150. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,700. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: At this Methodist-affiliated liberal-arts college, nearly all students live on campus, and approximately 70 percent take part in the Greek system. The annual football game against Wabash College, known as the Monon Bell, draws national attention. 313 S. Locust St., Greencastle, 765-658-4800, depauw.edu DeVry University ENROLLMENT: 320 (Indianapolis campus). TUITION: $365– $609 per credit hour. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, associate’s, master’s, graduate certificates. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: DeVry University has more than 95 locations nationwide.At its two Indiana locations, DeVry offers seven undergraduate degree programs in areas including business and technology. Indianapolis: 9100 Keystone Crossing, Ste. 350, Indianapolis, 581-8854.

Northern Indiana: 1000 E. 80th Pl., Ste. 222 Mall, Merrillville, 219-736-7440, devry.edu

Earlham College ENROLLMENT: 1,120. TUITION: $40,600. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,260. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s in education, divinity/ministry, and arts in religion.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded by Quakers in 1847, Earlham College is an independent liberal arts college organized around four academic divisions: fine arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

801 National Rd. West, Richmond, 800-327-5426, earlham.edu Franklin College ENROLLMENT: 1,000. TUITION: $27,510. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,190. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential under-graduate liberal arts institution offering 36 majors. In 1842, the college became the first co-ed institution in Indiana and only the seventh in the nation. The charming small-town campus includes 60 student organizations and a Greek system, and Indy is about 20 miles away. The school was ranked No. 6 in Midwestern colleges for 2014 by U.S. News & World Report. 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, 738-8000, franklincollege.edu Goshen College ENROLLMENT: 828. TUITION: $28,500. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,460. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: A Goshen education isn’t confined to the northern Indiana campus: The private Christian liberal arts college owns a marine biology laboratory in Florida and a 1,189-acre environmental learning center about 30 miles south of Goshen, and is home to one of the top-ranked study abroad programs in the country. Top majors include nursing, music, biology, elementary education, and business. 1700 S. Main St., Goshen, 574535-7000, goshen.edu

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certificate, associate’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Ivy Tech is Indiana’s largest post-secondary degree-granting institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. It offers two-year associate degrees and one-year technical certificates in fields such as nursing, computer technology, education, business, and advanced manufacturing. Credits can also be transferred to four-year schools. It caters to both traditional students and adults seeking development or a career change. Main campus: 50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy.

North Dr., Indianapolis, 888-489-5463, with 30 more campuses throughout Indiana, ivytech.edu

Harrison College ENROLLMENT: 6,100 (all campuses). TUITION: varies. DEGREES OFFERED: diploma, certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Created to help students of all ages and backgrounds advance in the workplace, Harrison College has been growing rapidly. Dozens of degree programs have debuted, including the likes of logistics, interactive media design, health informatics, and project management. Indianapolis Campus (including The Chef’s Academy): 550 E. Washington St., 264-5656; Indianapolis East Campus: 8150 Brookville Rd., 375-8000; Indianapolis Northwest Campus: 6300 Technology Center Dr., 873-6500. Satellite campuses: Anderson, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Muncie, and Terre Haute, harrison.edu Huntington University ENROLLMENT: 1,113. TUITION: $23,300. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,180. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D. in Global Leadership. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Christ-centered university offers more than 70 academic programs. 2303 College Ave., Huntington, 260-356-6000, huntington.edu Indiana State University ENROLLMENT: 12,448. TUITION: $8,056 (in-state undergraduate), $17,792 (out-of-state undergraduate).

ROOM AND BOARD: $8,500 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The school offers more than 100 academic majors, ranging from criminology to education, its most popular major. ISU supports a lively student community with clubs, organizations, NCAA athletic programs, and a Greek system. 200 N. Seventh St., Terre Haute, 800-468-6478, indstate.edu Indiana Tech ENROLLMENT: 8,146. TUITION: $24,450. ROOM AND BOARD: $7,570 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D. in Global Leadership. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This four-year private co-ed residential university offers degrees in engineering, business, computer science, criminal justice, and more. Accelerated degree programs are offered at satellite campuses to fit the needs of working adult students. Main campus: 1600 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, 260-422-5561. Satellite campuses: Elkhart, Greenwood, Huntington, Indianapolis, Plainfield, South Bend, and Warsaw, indianatech.edu Indiana University ENROLLMENT: 46,187. TUITION: $10,208 (in-state), $32,350 (out-of-state). ROOM AND BOARD: $9,162. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Indiana’s premier public liberal arts university system draws nearly 40 percent of its student body from out of state with wide academic offerings including music, education, health, informatics, journalism, law, and more, including a business program ranked among the top 10 in the country by U.S. News & World Report for 2014. The postcardworthy campus and the bohemian small-college-town atmosphere don’t

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hurt. Satellite campuses are found in all parts of the state, including Gary, Kokomo, New Albany, Richmond, and South Bend. 107 S. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, 812855-0661, iub.edu

Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) ENROLLMENT: 30,488. TUITION: $258.32 per credit hour (in-state undergraduate), $952.16 per credit hour (out-of-state undergraduate); graduate tuition varies.

HOUSING: $1,825.32 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: IUPUI combines programs from both Purdue University and Indiana University at its campus just west of downtown Indy. More than 250 degree programs are offered in schools including medicine (at the second-largest med school in the country), law, dentistry, nursing, health, and social work. Students take advantage of the downtown locale while working or doing internships.

IUPUI was ranked the No. 5 Up-and-Coming school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2014. 425 University Blvd., Indianapolis, 274-4591, with another campus in Fort Wayne, iupui.edu Indiana Wesleyan University ENROLLMENT: 3,200-plus (Marion campus), 12,000-plus (education centers). TUITION: $23, 628. ROOM AND BOARD: $7,560. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This evangelical Christian university offers more than 80 majors, from art to theology and ministry. 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, 866-468-6498, with nine educational centers throughout Indiana, indwes.edu

ITT Technical Institute ENROLLMENT: 6,205 (Indianapolis campus).

TUITION: $426-$493 per credit hour. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: ITT offers technologyoriented degrees on campuses in 38 states and online. 9511 Angola Ct., Indianapolis, 875-8640; 2525 N. Shadeland Ave., 351-3800, with campuses in CHECK IT OUT! Fort Wayne, Merrillville, Newburgh, and The No. 1 college South Bend, itt-tech.edu

in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report? Taylor University.

Ivy Tech Community College ENROLLMENT: 21,939 (Indianapolis). TUITION: $121.15 per credit hour (in-state), $250.40 per credit hour (out-of-state).

DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, technical

Lincoln College of Technology ENROLLMENT: 2,626. TUITION: Available upon request.

DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, diploma, associate’s.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Hundreds of local motorsports firms offer a multitude of employment opportunities for grads of Lincoln College of Technology. Programs of study include collision repair, automotive tech, electronic systems technician, and more. 7225 Winton Dr., Building 128, Indianapolis, 632-5553, lincolntech.edu Manchester College ENROLLMENT: 1,400. TUITION: $27,000. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,250. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: All students typically receive financial aid at this liberal arts school, which offers 19 NCAA Division III varsity sports.

604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, 800-852-3648, manchester.edu Marian University ENROLLMENT: 2,713. TUITION: $28,400. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,658. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Catholic liberal arts university just two miles northwest of downtown Indy is a co-ed private school catering to both traditional and non-traditional students. It is dedicated to teaching in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. 3200 Cold Springs Rd., Indianapolis, 955-6000, marian.edu Martin University ENROLLMENT: 1,407. TUITION: $11,960. ROOM AND BOARD: $7,728. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This private, not-for-profit liberal arts institution offers a wide variety of programs. Its mission is to serve low-income, minority, and adult learners. 2171 Avondale Place, Indianapolis, 543-3243, martin.edu MedTech College ENROLLMENT: 955 (Indianapolis campus). TUITION: varies by program. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Hands-on instruction is an important part of the curriculum, with many programs featuring externships or clinical rotations. 6612 E. 75th St., Ste. 300, Indianapolis, 845-0100. Other campuses in Fort Wayne and Greenwood, medtechcollege.edu Oakland City University ENROLLMENT: more than 2,600 (all campuses combined). TUITION: $19,200 (graduate tuition is $360 per credit hour). ROOM AND BOARD: $8,300. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Christian university founded in 1885. 138 N. Lucretia St., Oakland City. Satellites: Bedford, Evansville, Rockport, Indianapolis, 800-737-5125, oak.edu Purdue University ENROLLMENT: 38,788. TUITION: $9,992 (in-state), $28,794 (out-of-state). ROOM AND BOARD: $10,300. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Purdue began in 1869 as a land-grant school and continues a strong program in agriculture

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Hanover College ENROLLMENT: 1,200. TUITION: $31,160. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,690. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Students can choose from 30 majors, or design their own, on this beautiful campus on the Ohio River.

359 LaGrange Rd., Hanover, 812-866-7000, hanover.edu

to this day—but it’s probably best known for its engineering school: U.S. News & World Report has ranked Purdue’s undergraduate engineering programs among the top 10 in the U.S. 475 Stadium Mall Dr., West Lafayette, with other campuses in Hammond and Westville, 765-494-4600, purdue.edu

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ENROLLMENT: 2,100. TUITION: $39,462. ROOM AND BOARD: $11,484. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded in 1874, this private, technologyoriented university is one of the nation’s top colleges for engineering, science, and math. The school has a virtually 100 percent career-placement record and routinely ranks first on U.S. News & World Report’s list of those that offer a master’s as the highest engineering degree. 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, 812-877-1511, rose-hulman.edu Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ENROLLMENT: 1,700. TUITION: $27,672. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,050. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The nation’s oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women was granted a charter for the higher education of women in 1846. It went on to pioneer education for women, but also offers courses to men through distance education and graduate programs. 1 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 812-535-5106, smwc.edu Saint Mary’s College ENROLLMENT: 1,500. TUITION: $34,600. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,560. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: At this all-female Catholic liberal arts school, students design their own major or choose from more than 30 areas of study. Saint Mary’s College offers many cooperative programs with the University of Notre Dame, which is walking distance from campus, and students can enroll in Notre Dame classes. 574-284-4000, saintmarys.edu Taylor University ENROLLMENT: 1,913. TUITION: $28,514. ROOM AND BOARD: $7,989. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Christian liberal arts university’s top majors are elementary education, communications, psychology, and biology. 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland, 800-882-3456, taylor.edu Trine University ENROLLMENT: 2,465. TUITION: $28,700; engineering, $31,000. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,500. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The school formerly known as Tri-State University offers 35 degree programs and small class sizes. 1 University Ave., Angola, 800-347-4878, with eight educational centers throughout the state, trine.edu University of Evansville ENROLLMENT: 2,643. TUITION: $30,596. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,460. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: More than half of the student body studies abroad at some point, many at the university’s campus in England. UE offers more than 80 areas of study in Indiana’s third-largest city. 1800 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, 800-423-8633, evansville.edu University of Indianapolis ENROLLMENT: 5,400. TUITION AND FEES: $24,420. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,790. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded in 1902, UIndy made international headlines in 2009 when one of its students was crowned Miss America. UIndy is a national leader in aging studies and

education reform. 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, 788-3368, uindy.edu

University of Notre Dame ENROLLMENT: 12,004. TUITION: $44,605. ROOM AND BOARD: $12,512. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Notre Dame, a co-ed, private, Catholic school in northern Indiana, has much to be proud of: alumni like Condoleezza Rice and Phil Donahue, esteemed athletic teams, and, of course, its academic rigor. The Wall Street Journal has called Notre Dame one of the “new Ivies” in American higher education, and in recent years, Bloomberg Businessweek has named its industrial-design program one of the best five in the world. 574-631-5000, nd.edu University of Saint Francis ENROLLMENT: 2,300. TUITION: $25,180. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,420. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Catholic university has been providing a liberal arts education in Indiana for more than 120 years. 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne, 260-434-3100, sf.edu University of Southern Indiana ENROLLMENT: 9,902. TUITION: $211.93 per credit hour (in-state undergraduate), $507.09 per credit hour (outof-state undergraduate). ROOM AND BOARD: $2,015 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D. in nursing. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: USI offers majors in business, education, liberal arts, nursing, science, and engineering. 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, 812-4648600, usi.edu Valparaiso University ENROLLMENT: 4,100. TUITION: $32,400. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,560. DEGREES OFFERED: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Valpo, a NCAA Division I school, enjoys a location near Chicago and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. It was ranked in the top 10 of “Best Regional Universities–Midwest”

by U.S. News & World Report for 2014. 1700 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso, 219-464-5000, valpo.edu Vincennes University ENROLLMENT: 18,383 (systemwide). TUITION: $5,020 (in-state), $$7,722 (select Illinois counties), $11,868 (outof-state). ROOM AND BOARD: $2,244. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The state’s first college, VU was founded in 1801 by William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Today, the campus offers more than 200 majors.

1002 N. First St., Vincennes, 800-742-9198, vinu.edu Wabash College ENROLLMENT: 902. TUITION: $35,000. ROOM AND BOARD: $8,190 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This all-male private institution wears its 175-year-plus history proudly. Classes have a studentto-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 or lower, and most faculty members hold the highest degree available in their fields. 301 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, 765-3616100, wabash.edu WGU Indiana TUITION: $5,780 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This nonprofit online university was established by the state of Indiana in partnership with Western Governors University. It offers more than 50 degree programs in career fields with especially high demand, and was ranked one of Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2013. Flexible online study and affordable tuition are among its perks. 877-214-7014, wgu.edu

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Healthcare HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS TO HEAL ALL

treasure-hunt-themed pediatric unit; an open gallery area with a chapel and artwork by local artists; Wellspring retail pharmacy; Jasmine gift shop; Starbucks coffee shop; FigLeaf Boutique, offering specialty-care items for new moms and cancer patients. STAFFED BEDS: 420 (including staffed behavioral-health beds). PHYSICIANS: 1,051 (for Community Hospitals North and East combined). 7150 Clearvista Dr., 621-6262, ecommunity. ❤ com/north

Community Hospital South This comprehensive facility serves residents of south-central Indiana and the southern portion of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Its care is coordinated and focused on quality, ranging from everyday healthcare services to treatment of patients’ most crtiical needs. April 2014 marked the opening of Community Cancer Center South, home to a full range of certified oncology specialists including radiation, medical, gynecologic, breast, colorectal, lung, and head and neck.

The multidisciplinary approach in this facility includes an on-site pharmacy and lab, an oncology dietitian and social worker, patient navigators, and diagnostic imaging. HIGHLIGHTS: The Center for Joint Health, a hospital unit dedicated entirely to joint-replacement surgery and recovery; a Level IIB special-care nursery with advanced respiratory equipment to treat babies born as early as 32 weeks; Express Care ER triage service; inpatient oncology unit; Wellspring pharmacy; Jasmine gift shop; and Fig Leaf Boutique, offering specialty-care items for new moms and cancer patients. STAFFED BEDS: 158. PHYSICIANS: 628. 1402 E. County Line Rd. South, 887-7000, ❤ ecommunity.com/south

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Hospitals

Community Hospital East The first full-service hospital of Community Health Network, Community Hospital East has been meeting the needs of patients on Indianapolis’s east side since 1956.

Today, this comprehensive acute-care facility provides patients with access to state-of-the-art cardiovascular, maternity, orthopedic, behavioral, inpatient/outpatient surgery, emergency, and cancer-care services.

HIGHLIGHTS: Center for Joint Health, dedicated entirely to joint-replacement surgery and recovery; private birthing suites and complimentary infant car-seat program; patient concierge services; Wellspring retail pharmacy; Jasmine gift shop; FigLeaf Boutique, which offers specialty-care items for new moms and cancer patients. STAFFED BEDS: 163. PHYSICIANS: 1,051 (for Com-

munity Hospitals North and East combined). 1500 N. Ritter Ave., 355-1411, ecommunity.com/east ❤

Community Hospital North For more than a quarter of a century, Community Hospital North has been a leader on the Indianapolis healthcare scene. Located just east of Castleton Square Mall, Community North was the first hospital in Indiana to offer the latest innovations in da Vinci surgical robotic technology, which means increased precision and safety. The hospital and surrounding campus includes Community Cancer Care, a sleep-wake disorder center for both adults and children, and the Center for Joint Health, a unit dedicated entirely to joint-replacement patients. HIGHLIGHTS: 60 private maternity guest suites, along with private-room level III neonatal ICU; a

Community Westview Hospital Indiana’s only osteopathic hospital offers medical and surgical inpatient and outpatient services and wellness programs, classes, and screenings. Inpatient services include medical/surgical, progressive care, acute rehabilitation, and dialysis/renal care nursing units. Outpatient services include surgery, 24/7 ER, cancer care, infusion, cardiac rehabilitation, stress lab, physical therapy and sports medicine, and more. The wooded Westside campus also includes the 120,000-square-foot Community Healthplex Sports Club, a medically based fitness facility designed to help people get healthy and stay healthy for a lifetime. HIGHLIGHTS: Newly renovated private rooms and gardens; imaging wing; iDXA bone density testing; and new 2D ultrasound for the Breast Center. STAFFED BEDS: 68. PHYSICIANS: 190. 3630 N. Guion Rd., 920-VIEW, ❤ communitywestview.org Eskenazi Hospital In December 2013, Eskenazi Health—formerly known as Wishard Health Services—moved to its new main campus and opened the brand-new Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. For 155 years, the health group has provided high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered health care to the residents of Marion County and Central Indiana. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Eskenazi’s nationally recognized programs include a Level I trauma center, regional burn center, comprehensive

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senior-care program, women’s and children’s services, teen and adolescent-care programs, Eskenazi Health Midtown Community Mental Health, and a network of primary-care sites located throughout the neighborhoods of Indianapolis known as Eskenazi Health Centers. In partnership with the Regenstrief Institute, Eskenazi Health conducts groundbreaking work that informs health information technology around the globe.

As the public hospital division of the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Eskenazi Health partners with the Indiana University School of Medicine, whose physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty-care services. HIGHLIGHTS: The new modern and efficient facility is on track to become the country’s first LEED Silver campus (a designation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design); a one-of-a-kind sky farm; an extensive art collection.

STAFFED BEDS: 315. PHYSICIANS: 1,081. 720 Eskenazi Ave., 880-0000, eskenazihealth.edu

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procedures found only in the most advanced academic medical centers. Thanks to a unique partnership with the IU School of Medicine, IU Health University Hospital is able to offer patients the most innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technology in transplant surgery, gastroenterology, and other areas. Several of its clinical programs have been consistently ranked throughout the years among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which named it the No. 1 hospital in Indiana for 2014. HIGHLIGHTS: The renowned IU Simon Cancer Center at Indiana University Health, a National Cancer Institute–designated cancer center; the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Tissue Bank, the only facility of its kind in the country; the fourth-largest organ transplant center in the United States; a Primary Stroke Center designated by the Joint Commission; Level IV epilepsy center (the highest ranking). STAFFED BEDS: 385. 550 N. University Blvd., 944-5000, iuhealth.org/ ❤ university

IU Health Methodist Hospital This long-time regional and national healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana leader was ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s RHI is a 22-year community collaboration between IU Honor Roll, its highest distinction, for the second Health and St. Vincent Health. It has five locations to consecutive year in 2014. More than 80 percent of the serve patients, offering a full range of acute inpatient, magazine’s “top doctors in Indiana” practice within the outpatient, and vocational rehabilitation services for Indiana University Health system, which was named to adults with life-changing illness and injuries due to brain HealthGrades’ “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” list in injury, spinal cord, stroke, amputation, orthopedic con2014. Its designation as a Magnet hospital also speaks ditions, neuromuscular disease, and burns and related to its achievement in excellence for nursing service. disabilities. STAFFED BEDS: 91. PHYSICIANS: 155 serving Patients have access to a nationally recognized organ three locations. 4141 Shore Dr., 329-2000, rhin.com transplant center, award-winning cardiac care, and the largest neuroscience critical-care unit in the country.

HIGHLIGHTS: The state’s largest Level I Trauma Center; St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital was the IU Health Neuroscience Center, selected by consumers for the 18th a first-of-its-kind complex housing all consecutive year as the No. 1 mostof the neuroscience specialties from preferred hospital in Indiana by the IU Health and IU School of Medicine; 2013 National Research Corporation Primary Stroke Center designated Consumer Choice Award survey. by the Joint Commission; IU Health HIGHLIGHTS: St. Vincent is known for Methodist Hospital Research its six Centers of Excellence: cardioInstitute; specialists on-site 24 hours vascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, a day; and on-site religious services.

Emergency Room STAFFED BEDS: 823. I-65 at 21st Street, children’s, women’s, and cancer Intensive Care Unit 962-2000, iuhealth.org/methodist care. Additional specialty services Women’s Health ❤ include emergency medicine, physical therapy, sleep disorders, sports Pediatrics IU Health University Hospital performance, breast care, imaging, ❤ Cardiac Care As a major teaching hospital and a hospice, geriatric medicine, and genOrthopedics recognized leader in technology, eral surgery. LICENSED BEDS: 766. 2001 Urgent Care W. 86th St. 338-2345, stvincent it offers patients access to the Cancer Care ❤ .org latest treatments, therapies, and

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Community Rehabilitation Hospital Originally known as Hook Rehabilitation Center and located at Community Hospital East, this newly constructed 63,000-square-foot rehabilitation hospital opened its doors in 2012 for the first time on Community Health Network’s North campus in Castleton.

The freestanding 60-bed facility has all private patient rooms and bathrooms, large therapy clinics, and a lovely outdoor courtyard that promotes healing in a comfortable, effective, and therapeutic environment. The hospital offers inpatient physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapy along with neuropsychology services and goal-focused nursing care under the direction of physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The program has specialized teams and experts dedicated to facilitating excellent outcomes for patients with a variety of conditions, with specialization in treating those who have a neurological condition or brain injury. STAFFED BEDS: 60. 7343 Clearvista Dr., 585-5400, ecommunity.com/rehabhospital Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital This is central Indiana’s first specialty hospital to focus exclusively on bone, joint, spine, and muscle care. The 130,000-square-foot hospital opened in 2005, and today is the most technologically advanced orthopedic care facility in the Midwest. IOH is also available in Brownsburg and Greenwood and features an OrthoIndy clinic, outpatient surgery, MRI, and physical therapy.

HIGHLIGHTS: 16 state-of-the-art operating suites for inpatient procedures and outpatient surgeries; private guest suites with WiFi access, satellite TV, and video games; room service–style meals; concierge; and valet parking. STAFFED BEDS: 38. PHYSICIANS: 75. 8400 Northwest Blvd., 956-1100; 1260 Innovation Pkwy., Ste. 150, Greenwood, 884-5255; 7950 Ortho Lane, Brownsburg, 268-3600; indianaorthopaedichospital.com Indiana Spine Group A recognized Center of Excellence, Indiana Spine Group provides comprehensive care for all spinal disorders, from diagnostics and nonoperative treatments to the most complex spine surgeries, all performed by an experienced team of minimally invasive spine specialists, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgical spine surgeons. HIGHLIGHTS: The Carmel facility includes 16 patient exam and treatment rooms; an imaging suite; a physical therapy suite; an outpatient surgery center; and the only bio-skills educational laboratory of its kind in Indiana. PHYSICIANS: 8. 13225 N. Meridian St., Carmel; 8040 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 440; additional offices in Anderson, Avon, Kokomo, and Danville, 228-7000; indianaspinegroup.com

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Franciscan St. Francis Health—Indianapolis Part of the 14-campus Indiana/Illinois Franciscan Alliance network, St. Francis is the only teaching hospital in the state to earn the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence three years running (HealthGrades has also ranked the hospital No. 1 in Indiana for overall cardiac services). The facility has completed a new six-story inpatient tower, including a new emergency room, 10 surgical suites, 221 additional inpatient beds, an expanded Cancer Center, and a Wound Care Institute. An award-winning leader in cardiovascular care, the hospital is also home to the St. Francis Heart Center, which broke new ground in recent years by becoming the first hospital in Indiana to use the newly FDA-approved Resolute Integrity Drug-Eluting Stent to open narrowed coronary arteries. HIGHLIGHTS: $99 HeartScans; Level III neonatal intensive care unit; pain management clinic; Center of Hope for victims of sexual assault; Women’s and Children’s Services; and massage therapy services. 8111 S. Emerson Ave., 528❤ 5000, franciscanalliance.org

Community Heart and Vascular Hospital Designed by doctors, nurses, and patients to provide a healing environment, this state-of-the-art facility offers a 24/7 heart-care emergency room; holds the honor of being one of the nation’s first all-digital hospitals; and is home to the first cardiovascular genetic counseling center in Indiana. Located on the Community Health Network North campus in Castleton, the hospital has a cardiologist on-site around the clock to treat emergencies and specializes in the areas of diagnostic and interventional cardiology, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, minimally invasive heart surgery, and treatment of vascular disease. HIGHLIGHTS: Chest Pain Accreditation with PCI; six catheterization labs; four surgical suites; Hybrid operating room; LightSpeed VCT imaging; and LIFENET STEMI emergency technology. STAFFED BEDS: 56. PHYSICIANS: 91. 8075 N. Shadeland Ave., 621-8000, ❤ hearthospital.com

IU Health Central Indiana Cancer Centers State-of-the-art treatment centers around the Indianapolis area offer a complete range of advanced diagnostics and treatment services to provide comprehensive care for patients, as well as a team of board-certified physicians who understand the special needs of cancer patients and their families.

HIGHLIGHTS: Surgical, medical, and radiation oncology; hematology; radiology and diagnostic imaging; clinical trials; screening; genetic testing; support programs; prosthetics, wigs, and accessories. PHYSICIANS: 16.

STAFF NURSE PRACTITIONERS: 1. IU Health Simon Cancer Center, 1030 W. Michigan St., 888-600-4822; IU Health Methodist Hospital, 1701 N. Senate Blvd., 962-9000 (medical oncology physicians) or 962-3172 (radiation oncology physicians); IU Health West Hospital, 1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Avon, 217-3000; IU Health North Hospital, 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 688-2000; IU Health Saxony Hospital, 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, 6782000; IU Health North/Carmel: 11725 Illinois St., Ste. 565, 688-5250; Fishers: 10212 Lantern Rd., 678-2700; Downtown: 1701 N. Senate Blvd. C6, 962-9000; East: 6845 Rama Dr., 948-1900; South: 8830 S. Meridian St., 944-0904; IU Health Spring Mill, 200 W. 103rd St., 9448660; iuhealth.org Kendrick Regional Center for Colon and Rectal Care This 50-year-old St. Francis Mooresville affiliate specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, with special emphasis on colon cancer screenings, colorectal cancer surgery, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). HIGHLIGHTS: All staff physicians are clinical professors of surgery at the Indiana University Medical School Department of Surgery, and the center is a teaching program for IU Surgical Residents specializing in general, colon, and rectal surgery. PHYSICIANS: 5. 1215 Hadley Rd., Ste. 201, Mooresville, 834-2020, 800-601-2323; 5255 E. Stop 11 Rd., Ste. 430, 889-7906, 866-554-7906; 1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Ste. 324, 997-0339; North Meridian Medical Pavilion, 12188-B N. Meridian St., Carmel, 997-0339; kendrickcenter.com

and has more than 300 pediatric sub-specialists who collaborate and care for the whole child. HIGHLIGHTS: Specialties include cancer and blood diseases; cardiology; diabetes and endocrinology; general surgery; nephrology; neurology; pulmonology; orthopedics; sleep disorders; and the Hilbert Pediatric Emergency Department. Free advice from nurses is available 24/7 by calling 338-KIDS or by visiting kidshealthline.com.

2001 W. 86th St. 338-2345, peytonmanning.stvincent ❤ .org

Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center Accredited by the Joint Commission, the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center has been serving the healthcare needs of returning military since 1932 with a full range of services that includes primary and specialty care, extended care and rehabilitation, crisis prevention, mental health services, and caregiver support.

HIGHLIGHTS: Indiana University School of Medicine affiliation; Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom outreach and treatment; post-traumatic stress disorder treatment and support for victims of military sexual trauma; and the Veterans House, located on Cold Spring Road, featuring 28 fully furnished guest rooms for extended stays. STAFFED BEDS: 209. 1481 W. ❤ 10th St., 554-0000, indianapolis.va.gov Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health Indiana’s only comprehensive children’s hospital is also consistently named one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In the publication’s 2013–2014 edition of Best Children’s Hospitals, Riley at IU Health ranked in all 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty categories: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, and urology. The hospital offers a full range of specialty and primary care services for children, and recently introduced Riley Physicians, a network of children’s healthcare providers designed to address the primary care needs of Indiana’s 1.5 million children. HIGHLIGHTS: Riley at IU Health is home to the state’s first and largest pediatric heart and cancer centers; operates Indiana’s only pediatric burn center.

STAFFED BEDS: 296. 705 Riley Hospital Dr., 944-2060, ❤ iuhealth.org/riley

Kindred Hospitals With two state-of-the-art specialty hospitals, Kindred Healthcare is the only post-acute provider to offer a full St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana continuum of care in Indianapolis, ranging from longThe heart center is dedicated to providing advanced term acute care to skilled nursing facilities and hospice. cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care to the community Kindred Hospitals serve the complex needs of patients at two locations: 86th Street, and 106th Street & North who require prolonged hospital stays and rehabilitaMeridian. It has been named by Truven Health Analytics tion, and physicians remain in-house all night for reasas a 50 Top Cardio Hospital in the nation (and the suring coverage around the clock. HIGHLIGHTS: only one in Indiana for 2014). HIGHLIGHTS: 24/7 All private rooms; eight-bed intensive care Heart Emergency Unit; member of the Indiana telemetry capability in medical/surgical units; Heart Attack Network; radiology services (MRI, a dialysis suite; and dialysis service in patient CT, ultrasound, general); $49 HeartScans; tarrooms. STAFFED BEDS: 59 in Indianapolis, 60 in Greenwood. PHYSICIANS: 106 in Indiageted diagnostic services; minimally invasive napolis, 160 in Greenwood. 1700 W. and robot-assisted heart surgeries; 10th St., 636-4400, kindredhospital interventional cardiology (angioplasty, indy.com; 607 Greenwood Springs Dr., atherectomy, stents); imaging services; Greenwood, 888-8155; khindysouth bypass, heart valve, and other openCHECK IT OUT! .com heart surgeries; heart transplants; Andrew Luck cardiac catheterization; pacemaker has teamed up Peyton Manning Children’s installation and replacement; port acwith Riley for Hospital at St. Vincent cess surgery; and Arctic Sun therapeutic Change the Play, At Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital hypothermal equipment; Sleep Center which teaches at St. Vincent, leading specialists of Indiana; The Vascular Institute; kids how to be provide comprehensive care for kids and the Women’s Cardiac Risk Clinic. the “quarterLICENSED BEDS: 107 (N. Meridian St.) and with leukemia, brain tumors, and back” of their 104 (W. 86th St.). 10580 N. Meridian St., other childhood cancers. The hospital own health.

583-5000, and 2001 W. 86th St., 338is home to the largest pediatric ear, 2345, bestheartcare.com ❤ nose, and throat group in Indiana

St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital Accredited by The Joint Commission, St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospitals are long-term, acute-care hospitals with locations in Indianapolis and Lafayette. They provide care to medically complex and critically ill patients requiring a hospital stay of 25 days or more. As the only non-profit Catholic long-term hospital in the area, Seton also provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families through the pastoral care and case management/social services department. HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms; individualized ventilator weaning programs; complex infusion therapy; hemodialysis; complex wound care; chemotherapy; and respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. LICENSED BEDS: 74 (Indianapolis) and 30 (Lafayette). 8050 Township Line Rd.; 1501 Hartford St., Lafayette; 415-8500, seton.stvincent.org St. Vincent Stress Center St. Vincent Stress Center offers a wide variety of mental health and chemical dependency treatment programs, plus a full complement of services for youth, young adults, adults, and seniors. Expert inpatient care is available. St. Vincent Stress Center programs treat the whole person, addressing the medical, mental, emotional, and spiritual factors in each situation. HIGHLIGHTS: Individual, marital, family, and group therapies; Access Center for crisis intervention, assessment, referral, and consultation; Employee Assistance Program, Day School, and PRIME for Life specialty programs.

8401 Harcourt Rd., 800-872-2210, stvincent.org St. Vincent Women’s Hospital St. Vincent Women’s Hospital is the largest freestanding comprehensive women’s health provider in Indiana, and physicians here deliver more multiples and high-risk babies than at any other hospital in the state. HIGHLIGHTS: Maternal fetal medicine, labor and delivery services for high-risk mothers and babies, as well as uncomplicated pregnancies; newborn intensive care; breast, gynecological, urological, and plastic surgeries; and full-service diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, mammography, MRI).

LICENSED BEDS: 163. 8111 Township Line Rd., 415-8111, stvincent.org/womens

Surrounding Communities

Community Hospital Anderson Serving the residents of Madison County, this hospital has added neurosurgery to its services, and received Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission. HIGHLIGHTS: Maternity care at Madison County’s only dedicated pediatric unit and Baby Friendly hospital, plus the Comfort Shoppe, a breast cancer resource boutique staffed by certified mastectomy fitters. STAFFED BEDS: 140. PHYSICIANS: 176.

1515 N. Madison Ave., Anderson, 765-298-4242, ❤ communityanderson.com Franciscan St. Francis Health—Carmel This short-stay hospital, which opened in 2012, has 89,000 square feet of space for inpatient procedures and outpatient surgeries, imaging, laboratory services, and primary care. HIGHLIGHTS: Orthopedics; cardiac testing; oncology; and physical therapy. 12188-B N. Meridian St., 705-4500, franciscanalliance.org Franciscan St. Francis Health—Mooresville The hospital is distinguished for the Kendrick Regional Center for colon and rectal care, as well as the topranked Center for Hip and Knee Surgery. HIGHLIGHTS: Aquatic physical therapy; sleep disorders program; Wound Care Institute; private suites with flat-screen TVs, sofa bed, and WiFi access. 1201 Hadley Rd., Mooresville, 831-1160, franciscanalliance.org

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Franciscan St. Francis Health—Plainfield Health Center This 22,000-square-foot facility provides outpatient services along the lines of imaging, physical therapy, and laboratory services; it also houses physician offices for Plainfield Family Medicine and Plainfield Sports and Family Medicine. HIGHLIGHTS: Imaging services including general X-ray, ultrasound, and digital mammography. 315 Dan Jones Rd., Plainfield, 837-4700 Hancock Regional Hospital Hancock Regional encompasses a host of competitively priced inpatient and outpatient services, including a modernized surgery department, 24-hour emergency services, interventional cardiology, urgent care, a gero-psych unit, and home healthcare. HIGHLIGHTS: A 33,000-square-foot Hancock Wellness Center facility; a home medical equipment store; and heartburn and swallowing disorders center. STAFFED BEDS: 86.

PHYSICIANS: 256. 801 N. State St., Greenfield, 462-5544, ❤ hancockregional.org Hendricks Regional Health Hendricks Regional Health serves west central Indiana with eight locations, including a full-service hospital in Danville and medical services in Avon, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Lizton, and Bainbridge. HIGHLIGHTS: Accredited Chest Pain Center; Primary Stroke Center; Breast Imaging Center of Excellence; and a variety of specialty services. STAFFED BEDS: 140. PHYSICIANS: more than 250. 1000 E. Main St., Danville. Main: 745-4451; wellness/fitness classes and support group information: 7188160; physician referral service: 745-DOCS; hendricks ❤ .org IU Health Morgan Hospital The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has recognized the IU Health Morgan Cancer Center for outstanding achievement. The full-service, acute-care hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission. HIGHLIGHTS: BRIDGES Behavioral Medicine offering psychiatric, diagnostic, and treatment services for patients facing the struggles of aging; a Sleep Disorders Center; and comprehensive rehabilitation services.

STAFFED BEDS: 71. PHYSICIANS: 100. 2209 John R. Wooden Dr., Martinsville, 765-349-6500, iuhealth.org/morgan ❤

residents in Fishers and northeastern Hamilton County, the hospital uses natural stone and brick materials and an abundance of windows to bring in natural light.

HIGHLIGHTS: All private patient rooms; three cardiac cath labs; outpatient surgery center; a Women’s Center for mammography, including 3-D Tomosynthesis, the latest technology for the detection of breast cancer; full-service imaging and laboratory; cardiac rehabilitation services; sleep disorders center. LICENSED BEDS: 42.

PHYSICIANS: 60. 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, 678-2000, ❤ iuhealth.org/saxony

IU Health West Hospital In Avon, IU Health West Hospital stands ready to serve Hendricks County with a unique “sanctuary of healing” design that creates a soothing, stress-free atmosphere through an emphasis on patient privacy as well as peaceful garden views, walking trails, and natural light.

HIGHLIGHTS: 24/7 emergency services; special-care nursery to treat babies born as early as 32 weeks; and a nationally honored maternity center with spacious private suites. STAFFED BEDS: 129. PHYSICIANS: More than 700 with privileges. 1111 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Avon, 217-3000, 217-DOCS (3627) for physician referral, iuhealth.org/west Johnson Memorial Hospital Since 1947, Johnson Memorial Hospital has worked to improve the health of the residents of Johnson County. In 2013, the hospital partnered with Community Health Network to open the Stones Crossing Health Pavilion to expand services in the Center Grove area. Other renovations and additions have included a cardiovascular care center and progressive care and critical care units. HIGHLIGHTS: Newly renovated and expanded surgery center; comprehensive weight-loss and wellness program; sports medicine program with trained orthopedic surgeon and concussion specialist; comprehensive wound care center. STAFFED BEDS: 100.

PHYSICIANS: 230-plus. 1125 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 736❤ 3300, johnsonmemorial.org Major Hospital The primary healthcare for Shelby County since 1924, Major serves patients and families throughout southeast Indiana. Thomson Reuters has ranked Major one of America’s Top 100 Hospitals three times, and the facility is a national leader in health informatics. HIGHLIGHTS: Level II special care nursery for high-risk infants; Benesse Oncology, offering radiation therapy and medical oncology with patient-focused touches like landscaped gardens, relaxation/mediation spaces, and a boutique; bariatric and weight loss center; full suite of surgery services; sleep center; and sports medicine. STAFFED BEDS: 59. PHYSICIANS: 160. 150 W. Washington St., Shelbyville, 392-3211, majorhospital.com, ❤ benesseoncology.com

IU Health North Hospital This full-service hospital caters to northsiders and Hamilton County patients with a wealth of services for adults and children. A wide range of women’s health services are available, and Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North offers extensive pediatric services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. IU Health North Hospital is the first and only hospital in the state to offer LINX, a new FDA-approved treatment for Riverview Hospital GERD. HIGHLIGHTS: Maternity suites with This full-service hospital in the heart of whirlpool labor tubs; 16 technologically Hamilton County delivers comprehensive advanced surgical suites with use of the da medical services through a network Vinci surgical system and a focus on of physicians in 47 specialty areas. non-invasive and minimally invasive HIGHLIGHTS: A modern maternity procedures; and spa services available CHECK IT OUT! center housed in a 130,000-square-foot through Ology. STAFFED BEDS: 189.

PHYSICIANS: 1,350. 11700 N. Meridian St., women’s pavilion with private guest Walking paths Carmel, 688-2000, iuhealth.org/north suites and a Level II special care nursery; and healing gar❤ 24-hour emergency angioplasty, cardiac dens make a trip catheterization, diagnostics, rehabilitato the hospital IU Health Saxony Hospital tion and nuclear medicine; a rehab and less stressful Opened in 2011, this specialty fitness center; and a surgery pavilion than usual at this hospital focuses on cardiovascular, featuring a fully accredited blood Fishers healthorthopedics, spine care, and emerconservation program. STAFFED BEDS: care facility.

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St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital Formerly known as Saint John’s Medical Center, this acute-care hospital includes many centers of excellence and provides the area’s only on-site air medical transport. HIGHLIGHTS: Intensive inpatient rehab services; Indiana-designated Level III Trauma Center; certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center; accredited chest pain center and interventional cardiology; center for wellness medicine; women’s center; nationally accredited breast care program; outpatient rehabilitation centers; regional balance center; and behavioral health hospital.

STAFFED BEDS: 195. PHYSICIANS: 295. 2015 Jackson St., ❤ Anderson, 765-649-2511, stvincent.org St. Vincent Carmel Hospital One of Truven Health’s 100 Top Hospitals and a recipient of the 2013 PRC Top Performer Award for the Breast Center, and the PRC Five-Star Award for emergency services, bariatric inpatient care, outpatient services, and observation inpatient services, St. Vincent Carmel recently completed a 28,000-square-foot renovation that includes rooms and amenities within its maternity unit, and private rooms of the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The four-story, 86,000-squarefoot expansion for the St. Vincent Carmel Women’s Center is expected to open in early 2015. HIGHLIGHTS: Bariatric Center of Excellence; Emergency Center of Excellence; NICU; Monogram Maternity; Breast Center; Women’s Center (opening early 2015); joint replacement; spine treatment; breast surgery; oncology; and cardiopulmonary services. LICENSED BEDS: 124. 13500 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 582-7000, carmel.stvincent.org ❤

St. Vincent Fishers Hospital This spring, Indiana’s first hospital to pursue LEEDfor-healthcare designation (providing patients with a healthier environment) celebrates one year of its 110,000-square-foot expansion to a 46-bed inpatient hospital focusing on wellness—women’s health and family health—for the Fishers, Noblesville, McCordsville, Pendleton, and Carmel communities.

HIGHLIGHTS: PRC’s Five-Star Award for patient satisfaction in Emergency Services; inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services; all-digital imaging center; Monogram Maternity (OB unit where moms can labor and deliver in one room); pediatric specialties; adult and pediatric sleep lab; adult and pediatric rehabilitation and audiology services; women’s services; spa-like amenities; and 24-hour room service. LICENSED BEDS: 46. 13861 Olio Rd., Fishers, 415-9000, stvincent.org St. Vincent Mercy Hospital An affiliate of St. Vincent Health, St. Vincent Mercy Hospital has been serving patients in Elwood and the surrounding community for more than 85 years.

HIGHLIGHTS: A 24-hour staffed emergency room, plus state-of-the-art MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine. STAFFED BEDS: 25. PHYSICIANS: 105. 1331 S. A St., Elwood, 765-5524600, mercy.stvincent.org ❤ Witham Health Services HealthGrades has ranked the hospital, a modern 128,000-square-foot healthcare facility, among the top five percent in the nation. It has also awarded Witham Health Services its Outstanding Patient Experience Award three years in a row. HIGHLIGHTS: Private maternity suites; Transitions Senior Behavioral Health Care Unit and Senior Assessment Center; Pavilion Boutique for cancer patients; and the Witham Sleep Lab. STAFFED BEDS: 52. PHYSICIANS: 125. 2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, ❤ 765-485-8000, witham.org

City Essentials WHAT LOCALS NEED TO KNOW

Emergencies

HOTLINES 911 Marion and adjacent counties Child Abuse Hotline 800-800-5556, in.gov/dcs Child Advocacy Center 4134 N. Keystone Ave., 327-6900, incacs.org/ centers.htm Elder Abuse Hotline 800-992-6978, in.gov/fssa Indiana Department of Homeland Security Severe-weather preparedness and safety awareness.

Indiana Government Center South, 302 W. Washington St., 232-3980, in.gov/dhs

POLICE DEPARTMENTS Beech Grove 340 E. Churchman Ave., 782-4934, beechgrove.com/ beech-grove-police-department.html Indianapolis (IMPD) 50 N. Alabama St., 327-3811, indygov.org/impd IMPD’s Victim Assistance Unit 50 N. Alabama St., 327-3331, indygov.org/impd Indiana State Police 8620 E. 21st St., 899-8577, in.gov/isp Lawrence 9001 E. 59th St., Ste. 200, Lawrence, 549-6404, cityoflawrence.org Marion County Sheriff 40 S. Alabama St., 327-1700, indygov.org/egov/county/ mcsd

Indiana State Capitol

Basics

INDIANAPOLIS INFORMATION Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Chase Tower, 111 Monument Circle, Ste. 1950, 464-2222, indychamber.com

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Visit Indy 200 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, 262-3000, visitindy.com

INDIANA INFORMATION Information Center Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington St., Room W160A, 233-0800, in.gov/core/help.html

Speedway 1410 N. Lynhurst Dr., Speedway, 246-4300, townofspeedway.org

MARION COUNTY INFORMATION Building Permits Department of Code Enforcement, 1200 Madison Ave., Ste. 100, 327-8700, indygov.org/egov/city/DCE

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Indianapolis and Washington Township 555 N. New Jersey St., 327-6041, indygov.org/ifd

City-County Building 200 E. Washington St., 327-3200, indygov.org

Beech Grove 330 E. Churchman Ave., Beech Grove, 782-4940; 1202 Albany St., Beech Grove, 783-4963; beechgrove.com/ beech-grove-fire-department.html

TAXES Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center (federal) 575 N. Pennsylvania St., 685-7500, irs.gov State Tax Administration Department 100 N. Senate Ave., 232-2240, in.gov/dor

Carmel 2 Civic Square, 571-2600, carmel.in.gov/index. aspx?page=87 Decatur Township 5410 S. High School Rd., 856-5400, decaturfire.org

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Franklin Township 5231 S. Arlington Ave., 780-1700, franklintwpfire.org City of Lawrence 9001 E. 59th St., 547-4371, cityoflawrence.org Pike Township 4881 W. 71st St., 347-5860, pikefire.com Speedway 1450 N. Lynhurst Dr., 246-4300, townofspeedway.org Wayne Township 700 N. High School Rd., 246-6200, waynefire.org

ANIMAL CONTROL Humane Society of Indianapolis 7929 N. Michigan Rd., 872-5650, indyhumane.org Indianapolis Animal Care & Control Division 2600 S. Harding St., 327-1397, indygov.org/accd

City-County Council 241 City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., 327-4242, indygov.org/egov/council Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard 2501 City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., 327-3601, indygov.org/mayor Gov. Mike Pence Indiana State House, 200 W. Washington St., 232-4567, in.gov/gov Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann Indiana State House, 200 W. Washington St., 232-4545, in.gov/lg/ Sen. Dan Coats 1650 Market Tower, 10 W. Market St., Indianapolis, 554-0750; 493 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510, 202-224-5623, coats.senate.gov

UTILITIES 811: Call Before You Dig Indiana law requires you to call before doing any digging on your land. Call 811 or check this website for more information. indiana811.org

Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market June–September, Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg, 852-1120, brownsburg.com Carmel Farmers Market May 19–October, Saturdays, 8–11:30 a.m. Center Green (next to Palladium), Carmel, carmelfarmersmarket.com Danville Farmers Market May–September, Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Hendricks County Courthouse Sq., Danville, 745-0670, danville-chamber.org Fishers Farmers Market May–September, Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Fishers Train Station, 116th Street and Lantern Road, Fishers, 5780700, fisherschamber.com/chamber/market.asp Indianapolis Farmers’ Market May–October, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. City Market, 222 E. Market St., 634-9266, indycm.com Indianapolis Winter Farmers Market November–April, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. City Market, 222 E. Market St., indywinterfarmersmarket.org Irvington Farmers’ Market June–October, second Sunday, noon–3 p.m. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St., irvingtongardenclub.org

AT&T (local telephone service) 240 N. Meridian St., 800-288-2020 (residential service), 800-660-3000 (business service), att.com Citizens Energy Group (gas and water) 2020 N. Meridian St., 924-3311, citizensenergygroup.com

Noblesville Farmers Market May–October, Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Riverview Hospital, Noblesville, 776-0205, noblesvillemainstreet.org

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Contact this group for home weatherization and energy assistance. 3266 N. Meridian St., 396-1800, cagi-in.org

Old Town Greenwood Farmers Market April–October, Wednesdays, 2:30–6 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. 362 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, 885-7665

Department of Public Works 2460 City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., 327-4000, indygov.org/dpw Duke Energy Indiana Service areas include Brownsburg, Plainfield, Avon, Carmel, Noblesville, and Greenwood. Administration: 1000 E. Main St., Plainfield, 839-9611, duke-energy. com. Billing: 800-521-2232. Emergencies and outages: 800-343-3525 Indianapolis Power & Light Administration: One Monument Circle, 261-8261, iplpower.com. Customer service and bill drop-off: 2102 N. Illinois St., 261-8222. Emergency outages: 261-8111 Vectren Energy 800-227-1376, vectren.com Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor 115 W. Washington St., Ste. 1500, 232-2494, in.gov/oucc Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission PNC Center, 101 W. Washington St., Ste. 1500 E, 232-2701, in.gov/iurc. Complaints: 232-2712

Good to Know

ELECTED OFFICIALS Voting Information Find voter-registration forms, your polling site, and absentee ballots. 232-6531, in.gov/sos/elections

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Sen. Joe Donnelly 10 W. Market St., Ste. 1180, Indianapolis, 226-5555; SR-B33 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510, 202-224-4814, donnelly.senate.gov Rep. Susan Brooks 8900 Keystone Crossing, Ste. 1050, Indianapolis, 848-0201; 1505 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515, 202-225-2276, susanwbrooks.house.gov Rep. André Carson 300 E. Fall Creek Parkway North Dr. #300, Indianapolis, 283-6516; 2453 Rayburn HOB, Washington, D.C., 20515, 202-225-4011, carson.house.gov

FARMERS MARKETS 38th & Meridian Farmers Market June–October, Thursday evenings. North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., 924-2612, northchurchindy.org Binford Farmers Market April, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; May–October, Saturdays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 6200 N. Binford Blvd., binfordfarmers market.com Broad Ripple Farmers Market May–October, Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 E. Broad Ripple Ave., broadripplefarmersmarket.com

Traders Point Creamery’s Green Market May–October, Fridays, 4–8 p.m.; November–April, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 733-1700, tpforganics.com Zionsville Farmers Market May–September, Saturdays, 8–11 a.m. Main and Hawthorne streets, Zionsville, zionsvillefarmersmarket.org

CONSUMER INFORMATION Angie’s List Subscription to referrals for local service providers.

1030 E. Washington St., 866-843-5478, angieslist.com Attorney General Consumer Protection Division, 302 W. Washington St., 5th floor, 232-6330, in.gov/attorneygeneral/2336.htm Better Business Bureau of Indianapolis 151 N. Delaware St., Ste. 2020, 488-2222, indy.bbb.org Call 6 for Help WRTV, Channel 6, 1330 N. Meridian St., 269-1466, theindychannel.com/call6

Media

MAGAZINES Indianapolis Monthly Premier general-interest magazine in the state. One Emmis Plaza, 40 Monument Circle, Ste. 100, 237-9288, indianapolismonthly.com

Indy’s Child Free magazine and website for parents and educators.

921 E. 86th St., 722-8500, indyschild.com

RADIO STATIONS WBDG, 90.9-FM (student-run programming)

WRWM, 93.9-FM (adult contemporary)

Pattern Lushly designed twice-yearly fashion publication. patternindy.com/magazine

WBRI, 1500-AM (religious talk)

WTLC-AM, 1310-AM (gospel)

WEDJ, 107.1-FM (Latino)

WTLC-FM, 106.7-FM (R&B)

South A quarterly look at the southside lifestyle. 2575 N. Morton St., Franklin, 736-2732, indysouthmag.com

WFBQ, 94.7-FM (classic rock)

WTTS, 92.3-FM (progressive rock)

WFCI, 89.5-FM (student-run programming)

WXLW, 950-AM (sports talk)

NEWSPAPERS Court & Commercial Record This paper delivers Marion County’s public notices, commercial information, and court listings three times a week. 41 E. Washington St., 636-0200, courtcommercialrecord.com

WFDM, 95.9-FM (news/conservative talk)

WXNT, 1430-AM (news/talk)

WFMS, 95.5-FM (country)

WYXB, 105.7-FM (adult contemporary)

WFNI, 1070-AM (ESPN sports radio)

WZPL, 99.5-FM (adult contemporary)

WFYI, 90.1-FM (National Public Radio)

TELEVISION Bright House Networks (cable) 3030 Roosevelt Ave., 972-9700, brighthouse.com

WRZX, 103.3-FM (rock)

Criterion The Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ s newspaper. 1400 N. Meridian St., 800-382-9836, archindy.org/criterion

WGNR, 97.9-FM and 1470-AM (Christian)

Indianapolis Business Journal Weekly reports on the local business scene. 41 E. Washington St., Ste. 200, 634-6200, ibj.com

WHJE, 91.3-FM (student-run programming)

Comcast Cablevision of Indianapolis (cable) 7444 Shadeland Station Way, 275-6200, comcast.com

WIBC, 93.1-FM (news/talk/sports)

WCLJ, Channel 42 (religious)

WICR, 88.7-FM (jazz/classical/public)

WDNI, Channel 19 (Telemundo)

WJEL, 89.3-FM (student-run programming)

WFYI, Channel 20 (PBS)

Indianapolis Star Largest daily newspaper in the state. 307 N. Pennsylvania St., 444-4000, indystar.com

WJJK, 104.5-FM (classic rock)

WHMB, Channel 40 (religious)

WKLU, 101.9-FM (religious)

WIPX, Channel 63 (independent)

Jewish Post & Opinion Monthly newspaper. 1427 W. 86th St., Ste. 228, 4058084, jewishpostopinion.com

WLHK, 97.1-FM (country)

WISH, Channel 8 (CBS)

WNDE, 1260-AM (sports/talk)

WNDY, Channel 23 (My Network TV)

WNOU, 100.9-FM (pop)

WRTV, Channel 6 (ABC)

WNTR, 107.9-FM (adult hits)

WTHR, Channel 13 (NBC)

WNTS, 1590-AM (Latino)

WTIU, Channel 30 (PBS)

WRDZ, 98.3-FM (Disney)

WTTV, Channel 4 (CW)

WRFT, 91.5-FM (student-run programming)

WXIN, Channel 59 (FOX)

Indianapolis Recorder This weekly paper is one of the nation’s top AfricanAmerican publications. 2901 N. Tacoma Ave., 924-5143, indianapolisrecorder.com

NUVO Independent newsweekly. 3951 N. Meridian St., 254-2400, nuvo.net Southside Times Indiana’s oldest community paper has been serving the south side since 1928. 7670 U.S. 31 South, 300-8782, ss-times.com

WHHH, 96.3-FM (urban and hip-hop)

Getting Around Commuter Services

INDY EXPRESS BUS. Weekday fixed routes from Fishers and Carmel to downtown, from about 6:30 to 8 a.m., with the last return departing downtown around 5:30 p.m.

Fare: $5 per person, one way. 327-7433, indyexpressbus.com COMMUTER CONNECT. Carpooling and assistance for individuals and businesses.

327-RIDE, 327ride.net

Local Buses

INDYGO. 30 routes in Marion County. Fares: $1.75 one way, $4 for a day pass. Key routes from downtown: Airport, route 8. Lucas Oil Stadium, route 16. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, route 25. Indianapolis Museum of Art, route 34 or 38. 635-3344, indygo.net

Regional Buses

TAXIS. Fare: $30–35 between downtown and the airport; $5 flat rate for trips downtown by some taxi companies.

GREYHOUND. Daily departures to destinations around Indiana plus a few other cities including Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Nashville, and Orlando. Station: 350 S. Illinois St., 267-3074, greyhound.com

UBER/LYFT. Fare: Fees vary; using the free app, enter your requested trip for a rate quote.

MEGABUS. Daily, low-cost service to Chicago; Cincinnati; Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Ken-

tucky; and Nashville, Tennessee. Stop: 200 E. Washington St., 877-462-6342, megabus.com

Air

INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Service from eight airlines, including nonstop flights to 32 destinations and an average of 137 flights each day. Travel time from downtown is approximately 16 minutes.

487-9594, indianapolisairport.com

Train

AMTRAK. Daily service to Chicago. Three days a week, Amtrak also provides service to Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City. Station: 350 S. Illinois St., 263-0550, amtrak.com

CITY GUIDE 2014 | IM 63

LAST LOOK

Cricket Country Mayor Ballard’s new World Sports Park opens this summer. That’s the one built for rugby, hurling, lacrosse, Gaelic and Australian football—and cricket, which somehow became the thing that got everyone talking. Is a new cricket field a blessing or a boondoggle?

The ball is still up in the air, but here’s a glance at what you need to know:

THE BIG EVENT

The U.S. Cricket National Championships, August 21–24.

The men’s national championships will also be played here in 2015 and 2016.

CRICKET 101

New to the sport, mate?

Here’s how a cricket match goes down.

THE SETTING: A 22-yard-by-10-foot rectangular surface in the center

of a grass field.

1. One player bowls the ball to the batter, who tries to hit it while also guarding the three stumps, or wooden poles, behind him.

2. If the batter hits the ball, he runs back and forth across the pitch, earning one run for every time he makes it. He has to stop when the other team returns the ball.

3. Once all members of a team have had a turn at bat—in an inning that takes about 75 minutes—the other team gets a chance to beat them. When that second inning is done, game over.

HOW A BATTER GETS “OUT”: Like in baseball, a batter is out when a

fielder from the other team catches the struck ball in the air before it hits the ground. Or returns the ball to the end of the pitch while the batter is still running. Or if the bowler (pitcher) strikes the stumps behind the batter while pitching the ball.

THE GUEST LIST

Will and Kate were invited to visit the Park this summer.

They had to respectfully decline. The mayor’s office is, however, reportedly sending out invitations to other highlevel international dignitaries.

THE PARK: It’s at the site of Post Road Community Park on the

southeast side, where 40 acres are being transformed into a complex designed for international-level tournaments.

Batsman (striker) INFIELD

Batsman (non-striker)

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Bowler (pitcher)

10% 42%

An excuse to drink lots of beer while absent-mindedly watching the game.

OUTFIELD

19% 27% Creating our Fantasy Cricket Team (yes, you can really do this).

Indy scored another championship? We’re bragging on Facebook.

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MILLION WHAT THEY SAID

“These are global sports, and they’ll give us more visibility in the global marketplace. When people around the world think of cricket, I want them to think of Indianapolis.”

—Greg Ballard, Indianapolis mayor

KEY

Wicketkeeper

WHAT WE’RE MOST EAGERLY AWAITING

2% – Cricket? Wha?

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GOOD TO KNOW

PLAYERS PER TEAM

HOURS OF PLAY PER GAME (APPROXIMATELY)

“LIKES” ON THE CRICKET CLUB OF INDIANAPOLIS’ FACEBOOK PAGE

UMPIRE INFIELDER OUTFIELDER

“It makes you wonder if Ballard is seeing visions of cricket stars of yore on the empty 50-acre site. Because while his people insist this is a rational and visionary idea, it sounds more like a straight-to-DVD sequel to Field of Dreams.”

—Matthew Tully, Indianapolis Star columnist STICKY WICKET

Johnny-come-latelies may refer to that rectangular patch in the middle of the field as the “wicket,” but you know better—that’s technically incorrect, according to the Laws of Cricket. It’s the cricket pitch, or just the “pitch.”

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