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nightlife guide TABLE OF CONTENTS GROOVE NIGHTS........................................................................ 06 VENUES............................................................................................ 08 BURLESQUE................................................................................... 18
INTRODUCTION
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Conditions are stormy in a lot of the US. The primaries for the 2012 presidential election are spinning out of control, women’s health is being threatened by legislature passing all over the country, the state of the environment is in a very real crisis, the threat of an ancient predicted apocalypse hangs over like a dark cloud. But, through the strife and tribulation, what do we have? A town full of music and strong drinks, of guitarists and drummers, of dancers and moshers.
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We have nightlife.
LATE NIGHT EATERIES............................................................. 21 LOCAL DRINKS............................................................................. 22 LOCAL BREWS.............................................................................. 23
PUBLISHER: Kevin McKinney (kmckinney@nuvo.net) EDITOR: Jim Poyser (jpoyser@nuvo.net) MUSIC EDITOR: Kat Coplen (kcoplen@nuvo.net) EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Wayne Bertsch, Jaclyn Goldsborough, Paul F.P. Pogue, Jennifer Troemner
I spent a chunk of time in Austin, Tex. during the massive music festival South by Southwest. The town is famed for its nightlife during the regular year; SXSW makes it practically burst at the seams. I spent a fair amount of time introducing myself to new acquaintances, both personal and professional.
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“You’re from Indiana!” most exclaimed. “Is there anything to do up there?”
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My friends, there is. There is a lot to do here, and these 32 pages detail exactly what. Scattered throughout are Q&A’s with different nightlife notables: roller girls, DIY musicians and more. Everyone has a different favorite drink, a different favorite bar. Find your own by visiting the spots detailed throughout. Dive into our ever-growing collection of breweries. Sip an expertly crafted cocktail at The Libertine. Cheer on the brave women on derby teams and burlesque troops, dressed to the nines ready to dash, crash and flaunt their way into the hearts of their audiences. We’ve also broken down strip clubs across the city.
Cover photo of Elise courtesy of Rocket Doll Revue (see pg. 18)
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Are you under 21? The doors of Indy nightlife aren’t shut for you. The Hoosier Dome and Mediumship are two new venues catering to those under the magic legal age. Shows at Clowes, The Old National Centre, The Emerson Theatre and The Irving are almost always all-ages, and bring a variety of acts spanning acoustic rock to metalcore, and everything in between. And although there’s never a need to leave Indy, we’ve included ten places to drop by if you’re hankering for a road trip. From Bloomington to Fort Wayne, we’ve got places to dance, drink and dine. So, take that, Austin. You may have SXSW, but we’ve got the Indy Jazz Fest, the Broad Ripple Music Fest, Rib Fest, the State Fair, the Black Expo, the Talbott Street Art Fair and all of the various festivities surrounding the Indianapolis 500. Now grab your coat. We’re going out. -KATHERINE COPLEN
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GROOVE NIGHTS You’ve finally struck
the perfect balance between comfortable and fashionable shoes, and now you’ve got to find someplace to wear them. Lucky you! Indianapolis has a dance night every day of week for you to get out and groove. Perhaps you’ll take your new shoes to The White Rabbit Cabaret, where DJs Annie and Andy of A-Squared Productions have just begun hosting their new event, Real Talk. Head over to the Vogue for a few well-known nights a week that feature Top 40 jams and retro classics. Brand new at The Night Porter is Action Jackson’s Night Train, which combines indie rock and current radio favorites with yummy sandwiches and strong drinks. Dance nights come and go as quickly as the crowds that pack clubs and then dissipate nightly. Check nuvo.net for updated listings.
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TUESDAY Take That! Tuesdays DJ MetroGnome Coaches Tavern DJ MetroGnome can be found at Coaches Tavern every Tuesday for his massive Take That! Tuesdays party. MetroGnome’s musical selection ranges from classic hip-hop to soul and funk. He always turns the otherwise small bar into a sea of dancing music fans. When we asked him what would be new in 2012, MetroGnome said that we can expect more of the same, danceable nights with new guests thrown in now and then. (Weekly) www.coachestavern.com Indy Contra Dance Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ Get really alternative at the Earth House’s Contra Dance night. Every Tuesday, there’s live music featuring traditional tunes from New England, Quebecois and Appalachia. There’s a caller, who instructs the crowd and a huge group of people. Admission is always around $5. Wear smoothsoled clean shoes and bring a water bottle. All are welcome to this all-ages dance night. After dancing, join the rest of the folks at MacNiven’s Scottish American Restaurant and Bar for snacks and drinks. This event has been happening since 1980. (Weekly, 8 p.m.) www.indycontra.org Let Go! The Lockerbie This event takes place on the first Tuesday of every month, and attracts one of the most diverse (and dedicated) group of dance fiends in the city. The tiny pub’s dance floor atmosphere is unlike any other in the city: hot, sweaty bodies packed into a microscopic square of open space where every kind of dancing is acceptable (as long as you’re moving!) and all types of lifestyles are represented.
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DJ Action Jackson and the A-Squared duo of Andy and Annie keep their guests moving with familiar, mainstream hits paired with danceable beats from the underground community. One third of the evening’s hosts, Action Jackson, calls it a “crazy sweaty dance party for people who want to get away from Top 40.” (Monthly) www. lockerbiepub.com
WEDNESDAY Retro Rewind The Vogue Retro Rewind is always full of beautiful young people who will definitely be late to their Thursday morning classes. The evening consistently draws the biggest weeknight crowds, who are there for the cheap drinks and to find other like-minded grinders. Grab your friends (and possibly a nap after work) and hit the club for fun, sing-alongable music at this always packed event. Sometimes, Retro Rewind even celebrates hump day with seasonal themes featuring special contests, games, and party favors. And don’t forget, the Vogue was voted the best place for live music by NUVO readers. (Weekly) www.thevogue.com Hump Day Dance Party Britton Tavern DJ Orion and three dollar you-call-its will make any week seem just a bit shorter. Orion’s got cred, too. He’s performed everywhere in Indy, from the NCAA Final Four to the Brickyard 400 and has opened for radio leading ladies at Bankers Life including Hilary Duff, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and the princess of pop herself, Britney Spears. (Weekly) www.thebrittontavern.com
OMG! With Action Jackson Casba Every Wednesday, this underground bar is transformed into a writhing mass, under the reigns of DJs Action Jackson and B Qwyatt. Specializing in genrebending mixes that span multiple styles of music, Jackson is equally comfortable spinning hip-hop, Baltimore club, electro, old school classics, dancehall, rock, and everything in between. OMG! also features special guest DJs each week from Indianapolis and surrounding cities who just want the room to bounce. The event is hosted by J Moore. (Weekly) www.casbaindy.com
THURSDAY XL Thursdays Sensu Thursdays get extra large at Sensu with DJ Indiana Jones, Lockstar and Gabby Love. Another dance night on South Meridian began last April, but we can guarantee it is the only one where sushi is always involved. The sleek bar opened in late March of last year and VIP reservations and “mini bottle” service is available. (Weekly) www. sensuindy.com Altered Thurzdaze The Mousetrap As jam and electronica’s musical boundaries continue to dissolve into each other, Altered’s bass-heavy offerings are effortlessly appealing to EDM fans and Mousetrap regulars alike. Originating as a “dubstep and broken beats” event, Altered Thuzday has evolved to also include drum-and-bass, glitchhop, house, and many other EDM subgenres. Wild laser shows, abundant hoop and poi spinners, cheap craft beer, fog effects, and no reservations on the dance floor create an addictive dancing environment you won’t find anywhere else in the city. The Mousetrap was featured as 2011’s best place for hippies in NUVO. (Weekly) www.themousetrapbar.com Thursdays at Blu Blu Featured by NUVO as Indy’s best weekly house event in 2010, this event (formerly produced by Keepin’ It Deep) continues to provide regular opportunities for house fans to experience the classier side of Downtown Indy. Special national acts appear once a month (including the Hood Internet, Colette and Mark Farina in past months) in addition to regular support from locals such as Manic, Adam Jay, John Larner, Tyler Stewart, Ashley Ross, Clay Collier, Deanne and Grenadine. Attendees can look forward to Charles Feelgood, King Bitt, James Amato and many more this year. (Weekly) www.bluindy.com
time makes for the best dance floor experience. Realizing the need for an event catered to the desires of those caught in the middle of this debate, Matt Allen launched a weekly event at Tru Nightclub that merges the energy of electro beats with the familiarity of radio hits; it even includes video. The free-before-11 event features guest DJs and producers. (Weekly) www.landsharks.com Night Train The Night Porter Every Friday night, Action Jackson conducts the Night Train at the Night Porter. The night focuses on indie rock, ‘80s and dance music. This no-cover dance party starts at 10 p.m. and goes until the crowd stops dancing. No guests have been added to the bill since Jackson started the night, but keep your eyes open. The Night Porter’s gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches will keep you on your feet all night long. Grab a shot and a PBR for $5.25 or a shot, PBR and speciality grilled cheese sandwich for $8.25 (Weekly) (T)hank (G)abby (I)t’s (F)riday Room 929 Get elegant at that upscale dance lair (formerly known as The Upper Room). The dance floor is cozy and, at times, slippery. It’s a bit small (we prefer to call it “cozy”), but you can get your groove on. Crush Entertainment queen Gabby Love reigns supreme every Friday night. (Weekly) www.therippleinn.com
SATURDAY Tryst The Vogue Combine Broad Ripple’s taste for Top 40 hits with the most popular club in the area (and on a Saturday, no less), and we can guarantee that the Vogue will be bustling all night with dance floor shenanigans. Ladies and those in the possession of a college ID are free until midnight. With absurdly low drink prices and Top 40 hits from DJ Marcus, dancing at The Vogue is always a viable option for the young (and anyone wanting to groove, really). (Weekly) www.thevogue.com Real Talk White Rabbit Cabaret A-Squared DJs Annie and Andy and Action Jackson get real with you at Real Talk, every second Saturday at the White Rabbit Cabaret. Guest DJs are joined by featured dancers and videographers. Get down to Effin’ Square for a new take on dance nights in a smoke-free bar. Real Talk, this is going to be great. (Second Saturday of every month) www.whiterabbitcabaret.com
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Blend Landshark’s While some argue that Top 40 receives too much radio play and thus decays the music’s appeal in a dance club, others agree that singling along with hoards of people at the same
Reggae Revolution Casba More than thirteen years later, Danger and DJ Indiana Jones are still spinning reggae and reggae-infused beats at Casba. We’ve been dancing our asses off to their carefully chosen beats for
almost as long. Reggae Revolution is not only Indy’s longest-running dance night, but one of the only places to be still dancing all night as the weekend winds down. If you’ve got any energy after a long weekend, head over to Casba. Maybe the $2.50 Red Stripe and Casba shots will help get you out on a Sunday. (Weekly) www.casbaindy. com Dynamite! Mass Ave Pub Day of Rest? We don’t think so. Head out on Sunday to the Mass Ave Pub for an all-vinyl funk and soul party anchored by DJs Salazar and Topspeed. Special guests will join on occasion. Keep the Naptown funk alive by gettin’ down at this dance event. The party starts at 11:30. There is no cover. (Weekly) dynamiteindy.tumblr.com
EVEN MORE: Thursday: Revenge at Tru with DJs EvilTwin, Jin-xs, MicroMachine, Zlaya and Gir B.B.Q. at the Casba with DJ OhBeOne (Weekly) Saturday: Blend Saturdays at The Sky Bar with Matt Allen (weekly) Sunday: Old Skool Sundays at Subterra Lounge with DJ Steady B, Bboy Jinx and DJ Rican (weekly) DJ Deanne at Blu (monthly)
NIGHT PORTER PLAYLIST The Night Porter is a brand new rock and roll bar on Broad Ripple Avenue. Partner Steve Markoff created a playlist for us of tracks you may hear inside the new bar, which serves gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and carries a variety of specialty tequila, whiskey and vodka.
The Afghan Whigs - “Gentlemen” Alice In Chains – “Would?” The Black Keys – “10 A.M. Automatic” Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – “Berlin” Deftones – “Change (In The House of Flies)” Led Zeppelin – “Communication Breakdown” Nine Inch Nails – “Terrible Lie” Nirvana – “Verse Chorus Verse” Queens of The Stone Age – “Go With The Flow” Silversun Pickups – “Well Thought Out Twinkles” The Stooges – “T.V. Eye” Tool – “Intolerance” The Undertones – “Teenage Kicks” “I love music but have always disliked the playlists at 99% of all bars I’ve been to. So, our selection revolves around my favorite rock and punk with a little pop from the ‘60s through the present. We’ve got everything from Elvis, Cash, Hendrix, The Stones, Elton, Fugazi, Queens of The Stone Age, White Stripes and The Black Keys, along with every song that came out of Seattle in the ‘90s and more. There’s a little something for everyone (unless you listen to Top 40s religiously!).” – STEVE MARKOFF 100% RECYCLED PAPER // NUVO // 2012 // nightlife guide
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VENUES Get out of the house! We’re not yelling, we promise. We just want you to enjoy the wealth of live entertainment venues Indianapolis has to offer. From the very new – Mediumship in Fountain Square is the site of a new label and collective – to the well-established (think The Chatterbox on Mass Ave.), there’s nooks and crannies in Indy just waiting to be explored. We have more than double the amount of venues online as well, so please log on to nuvo. net to see even more places to see live music, grab a drink and have a great night out.
The Amber Room at Old National Centre After lying dormant for nearly 25 years, this space in the basement of the Old National Centre will open as a lounge and live music venue starting in late January. Named after a legendary room in the Catherine Palace outside St. Petersburg, Russia, the room was re-finished by local promoters John Larner and Slater Hogan to resemble a war-era European lounge. Combine that with a retro, artdeco vibe and The Amber Room may be the single swankiest lounge in Indy to catch some live music or simply chillax in style. 502 N. New Jersey St., 317-231-0000, livenation.com. Birdy’s Bar + Grill Tucked away amidst the never-ending row of chain stores and fast fooderies along Keystone Avenue, Birdy’s is one of the premier live music venues in the city. Boasting an excellent sound system and a room that holds a good-sized crowd, Birdy’s has been hosting live music weekend in and weekend out for as long as most scenesters can remember. The venue hosts both national acts and emerging local artists, as well the biggest and best annual battle of the bands in Indy. If you like live music, sooner or later you’ll end up at Birdy’s. 2131 E. 71st St., 317-254-8971, birdyslive.com. The Cabaret at the Columbia Club Located in the historic Columbia Club on Monument Circle, The Cabaret features intimate performances in the classic cabaret style. While beloved local performers like Deb Mullins, Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams can be regularly seen, The Cabaret also brings in top performers from around the country and beyond. Expect a wide range of musical genres, from bebop and blues to boogie and Broadway musical tunes. All the amenities are in place: a variety of hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, a full dinner and luscious desserts. Plus, you can choose from an array of fine wines — or just enjoy a martini. 121 Monument Circle, Ste. 516; 317-275-1169; thecabaret.org.
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Chatterbox Jazz Club The Chatterbox, a live jazz staple for 25 years in the Mass Ave Cultural District, is one of the city’s smallest and hottest nightspots. You’re never going to get anything less than a great set from whomever is performing, especially if that’s Chatterbox regular Cynthia Layne, or any number of headliners who seem to wind up here after playing one of the nearby bigger venues. The Chatterbox is a rarefied breed in Indy’s nightlife scene: thoroughly sophisticated, yet entirely proletarian. Not coincidentally, it’s also a regular NUVO Best of Indy winner. 435 Massachusetts Ave., 636-0584 www.chatterboxjazz.com. Cloud 9 A beautiful club on W. 38th St., Cloud 9 is the place to see hip-hop in Indianapolis. A bevy of private and public rooms and upscale liquor attract the young, classy and flashy who make Cloud 9 their home. Besides concerts, Cloud 9 programs hair and fashion shows regularly. Check their website frequently — ladies often get in free and drinks are often on a deep discount. This isn’t a bargin club, however; VIPs are treated very, very well at this venue, whose dress code is business casual. 5150 W. 38th St. Clowes Memorial Hall This 2,200-seat hall opened in 1963 to national architectural news coverage. Unique interior elements include no interrupting aisles for center seats, a close proximity to the stage and a special acoustic design for symphonies. Butler Ballet, Butler Symphony and other music groups perform regularly at Clowes, but the concert hall hosts such diverse attractions as Broadway Across America, John Mellencamp and Street Drum Core. 4602 Sunset Ave., 940-6444 www.cloweshall.org. Crackers Comedy Club With two prime locations in downtown and Broad Ripple, Crackers is the 300-pound gorilla
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Jazz Kitchen of Indianapolis comedy clubs. Look for touring comics with feature film experience (Harland Williams, Brad Garrett, Kevin Pollak) alongside local pros. All shows are 18+, with a twodrink minimum in the show room. Fourweek comedy classes are available for aspiring funny people. Broad Ripple: 6281 N. College Ave., 317-631-3536; downtown: 247 S. Meridian St., 317255-4211; crackerscomedy.com. Deluxe at Old National Centre One of two newly-renovated music venues in the basement of the Old National Centre, Deluxe is officially open for business. After kicking off its new career as a music venue on New Year’s Eve with Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s, Deluxe is already booked steady as a site for music, parties, and live entertainment such as burlesque. Like its cousin, The Amber Room, Deluxe is a spacious venue with arched ceilings that’s finished in an art deco style. This venue is 18+ but don’t worry: There is a bar located immediately off Deluxe, as well as a roped-off VIP area, if you’re feeling particularly swanky. 502 N. New Jersey St., 317-231-0000, livenation.com. Earth House Collective A great place for concerts, film screenings, community meetings/ projects, dance lessons, and more, Earth House was created by and for peace activists, conservationists, artists, musicians, Methodists, teachers and many more. The collective is dedicated to peace, wellness, community and culture. Open mic nights create opportunities for poets and musicians, and their renovated concert space upstairs is one of the gems of Indianapolis, regularly hosting some of the biggest names in indie rock and roll. 237 N. East St., 317-636-4060, earthhousecollective.org.
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The Emerson Theater The Emerson Theater is the granddaddy of Indy’s all-ages scene. National and regional acts ranging from the AllAmerican Rejects and Coheed and Cambria, to Kill Hannah and Mindless Self Indulgence have toured through this venue in recent years. With a holding capacity of 400 people, the former neighborhood art theater had it seats removed for an in-your-face glimpse of live music. Recently, they installed a new sound system, and have
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been hosting an array of metalcore and pop punk shows. The crowd is largely and predictably determined by the names on the marquee. 4630 East 10th St, 317-357-0239, emersontheater.com The Hoosier Dome The Hoosier Dome is an all ages venue run by Piradical Productions. They host around 14-15 concerts a month, including various festivals. Piradical has grown from moshing around in church basements to running their own unique space. They strive to be a positive place for people of all ages to see their favorite national and local bands. Located in Fountain Square, this venue is a few blocks away from most of the surrounding established clubs located at State and Prospect. They have managed to stay open after hosting a Dude Fest and have had little to no problems with their neighbors, unlike the now defunct ES Jungle. Volunteer run, and full of heart. 1627 Prospect St., www.piradicalproductions.com Howl at the Moon Ready to Howl? Billed as a Dueling Piano Bar, you’ll just have to imagine a chain establishment boasting many pianos, audience participation and a host of regulars. Copious amounts of alcohol increase the participation and crowd of regulars. Potential for great fun, popular for birthdays and bachelorette parties. www. howlatthemoon.com/indianapolis, 20 E. Georgia St., 955-0300. The Jazz Kitchen The Jazz Kitchen is a quintessential jazz supper club in the heart of MeridianKessler; it’s a must-stop spot for national and local acts, voted one of the city’s best live music venues every year by NUVO readers. Any night with Frank Glover or Rob Dixon on the marquee is a guaranteed winner. Enjoy excellent food and service during the show in the main room or at the bar. The outdoor patio deck is a particularly nice spot to watch the 54th and College world go by. The cuisine has a distinctly New Orleans emphasis with an focus on fresh ingredients; the crab cakes are terrific and the cocktails are sincere. 5377 N. College Ave., 317-253-4900, thejazzkitchen.com.
Rock House Cafe Locals Only Despite the cliquish name, Locals Only is a neighborhood bar that welcomes everyone, particularly when it opens up its stage with host Jethro Easyfields on Wednesdays for open mic night. Easyfields and the folks at Locals Only have made the best of a good thing, attracting a diverse crowd of roots, blues and hard rock performers to a stage with pretty good sound and a charmingly battered old upright piano. Blues Jam on Thursdays is hosted by Charlie Cheeseman, Tim Duffy, Lester Johnson and Jay Stein and features a revolving lineup of great local artists. 2449 E. 56th St., 317-255-4013, localsonlyindy.com. Mediumship Fountain Square’s new DIY label/venue/ studio is just on the cusp of opening. The venue will feature shows from Effin’ Square’s roster of garage rock greats, and will give new bands a space to create their work and distribute it, DIY-style. More information is forthcoming. For now, look forward to a host of monthly shows leading up to the CATARACTS festival in early September. S. Wright St. cataractsmusicfestival.com/info The Melody Inn The walls are chock-full of rock memorabilia, and the seats are full of rock fans of all stripes. Yes, the historic Melody Inn is the place for punk, metal, indie, and even EDM and freestyle. It features live local music most nights, including its notorious Punk Rock Night every Saturday, and has racked up more NUVO Best of Indy awards than any other club in recent years. When the hardcore gets a little much and you need something quieter, retreat to the PBR lounge in the back or the outdoor garden for a breath of fresh air. There’s usually a small cover charge, parking is free (and everywhere), and you simply can’t beat the $3 PBR tallboys every night. 3826 N. Illinois St., 317-9234707, melodyindy.com. Moon Dog Tavern Named after DJ Allen Freed’s 1950s radio show, Moondog’s Rock ‘N Roll Party, credited with giving birth to rock and roll, the music at this watering hole is a good dose of local rock, R&B and cover bands, with the occasional karaoke night thrown in for good measure. Great drink specials each
night make it easy on the wallet and an outdoor patio in the summer makes us want to move in. Food is decent, people are great and the music keeps the party going. www.moondogtavern.com, 4825 E. 96th St., 575-6364. Morty’s Comedy Joint It’s pretty a much a draw between Morty’s and Crackers — both host high-quality headliners (including Jeffrey Ross, D.L. Hughley and Robert Klein at Morty’s in the not-so-distant past); both are 18+; both keep cover charges reasonable, with a two-drink minimum. Morty’s open-mic nights — known as the Great Indiana Mic-Off — are a bit more exciting than Crackers’; structured as an ongoing battle between comics, they offer competitors the chance to win $500 (at the end of a three-month round of competitions), and even more in the annual Mic-Off finals. The Joint is going strong after re-opening in 2010; the original owners had closed the club after a rocky initial three-plus-year run. 3625 E. 96th St., 317-848-5500, mortyscomedy.com. The Mousetrap Bar & Grill If you want to hear live music in an unpretentious venue, with everyone from hippies to frat boys to bikers, the Mousetrap is your place. Entry is usually free, although a charge of $3 or $5 is sometimes imposed. Renovations over the last few years have yielded an increase in the size of the dance floor, yet the space is always packed with the Trap’s diverse and uninhibited clientele. The EDMthemed Altered Thurzdaze draws those who are seeking heavy bass and industrial groove music, while jam bands on Fridays and Saturdays draw, well, everyone else. 5565 N. Keystone Ave., 317-255-3189, themousetrapbar.com. Murat Theatre at Old National Centre The long-standing, beloved Murat Theatre is home to numerous Broadway Across America shows and an eclectic bill of touring musicians and entertainers. Everyone from the Black Crowes to comedian Kathy Griffin has visited this grand location. An all-encompassing venue including the legendary Egyptian Room, which regularly hosts all-ages shows featuring up-and-coming national
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acts, as well as established bands. 502 N. New Jersey St., 317-231-0000, livenation.com. The Night Porter Occupying the space that La Jolla left behind, the night porter (styled in all lowercase) has a full bar with a focus on whiskey, tequila and vodka. There will be plenty of food to enjoy as well, including gourmet mac and cheese, pulled pork and giant hamburgers. Get ready to enjoy the specially curated playlists at this rock and roll bar; the owners will be hands on with the music at all times. Specially designed art will join numbered and signed rock prints on the walls. A night porter traditionally takes care of guests at hotels during the evening. Get taken care of at Broad Ripple’s brand new space. 921 Broad Ripple Avenue, www.thenightporterbar.com The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts The new concert hall in Carmel has finally opened with a full lineup of classical, contemporary and country music performances for the debut season. The Palladium is just one of four performance spaces at The Center. There are also a 500-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and an outdoor amphitheater. 355 City Center Dr., Carmel, 317-843-3800, thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Radio Radio Thanks to the experience and expertise
of owner and Zero Boy David “Tufty” Clough, Radio Radio in Fountain Square is consistently one of the best live music venues in the city. The club not only gives local acts the chance to play on a regular basis, but it also features great national acts working their way up the ladder of success as they crisscross the country in search of new fans. Hang out here and you’re bound to see the “next big thing” while enjoying great music, great drinks and great people — all in a smoke-free atmosphere. 1119 E. Prospect St., 317955-0995, futureshock.net. Rock House Cafe For those about to rock, we salute you. And if you’ve chosen to rock at Rock House, you’ve come to the right place. Live music every weekend on a 20,000-watt sound system means ear-splitting nirvana in this otherwise typical neighborhood bar. House and local bands are the norm, but look for regional and national acts as well like Black Cat Rebellion and BulletBoys. www.rockhouseindy.com, 3940 S. Keystone Ave., 780-8890. The Rock Lobster This Broad Ripple hotspot is packed, and always seems to have a long line out the door. Originally an ‘80s-themed bar, it has expanded to include a more diverse music format (including one-off shows by everything from avant-techno to metal bands). The outdoor patio is never closed, with garage doors open to the Lobster Lounge. Elsewhere in the bar is an upscale VIP room and a cool, speakeasy-style back bar. www. rocklobster.ws, 820 Broad Ripple Ave., 253-5844.
Rachel Yamagata at White Rabbit Cabaret Slippery Noodle Inn Though it may look like just another two-story downtown watering hole, Slippery Noodle is actually one of the top blues clubs in the country, if not the world. There you can find live blues seven nights a week, featuring a mixture of local, regional and national acts. The city’s oldest bar (rumor has it those holes in the brick were made by the guns of notorious Hoosier henchman John Dillinger and his boys), it was also one of the city’s first and most successful houses of ill-repute. Soak up the legend and believe the hype about the music. 372 S. Meridian St., 317-631-6974, slipperynoodle.com.
White Rabbit Cabaret One of Fountain Square’s newest nightspots, the Rabbit has quickly become one of the Indy’s most popular venues for independent rock and roll and live entertainment. A throwback in the best possible way, White Rabbit Cabaret has a mellow, speakeasy vibe which fits just fine with Fountain Square’s retro/rockabilly roots. With a superb lineup of live music and performances, from burlesque to banjo and roots to rock, not to mention $2.50 Pint Night on Tuesdays, there’s no need to ask Alice … hop on down and discover White Rabbit for yourself. Closed Sundays & Mondays. 1116 Prospect St., 317-686-9550, whiterabbitcabaret.com.
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DIY ENTHUSIAST My name is Alec Harter. I am 17 years old, and have actively been involved with the Indianapolis music scene for three years. I sing and play guitar for a pop/punk band called Breaking New Lines. I also stage manage, promote and book shows for The Rick’s Theater in Greenfield. The local bands I pay most attention to are It’s All Happening, Forevermore and I Will Define. I love our locals, and I love to play music. How does Indy treat underagers? What venues are your favorite for seeing live music? Indy treats teenagers fairly well. Personally, I really enjoy our scene and think we’re doing very well. Of course, you have kids who just like to be contrary and things of that sort, but if you look past that you can see how well it functions! My favorite venues are The Rick’s Theater and The Hoosier Dome. My favorite all time venue is absolutely The Ricks Theater in Greenfield. It usually draws the biggest crowds, and it’s also one
of the cleanest/most organized venues. It’s my home. The ES Jungle used to be my favorite, but sadly they don’t have shows there anymore. My band (Breaking New Lines) records at The Vessel Productions in McCordsville! How has the DIY/all-ages culture changed in the last year? I don’t think much has changed. There are new bands popping up here and there, and switching from the ES Jungle to The Hoosier Dome has really been the only big change. Another change is that The Emerson has upgraded their sound system, and are continuing to make changes and fix up. That is a really fun venue also, despite its infamous reputation. Bands aren’t so independent anymore. We’re all a big family, just pieces to a puzzle. I like that. All ages shows usually start earlier with more bands on the bill. How does this affect shows? This plays a big part in The Ricks, actually. A lot of people will book ten bands for a “festival” and start at 5:30. Parents will be parents, and they want their kids home at a reasonable time. It doesn’t harm shows in any way, though. It’s never been a problem.
Where do you go after the show? Favorite late night spots to eat, hang out? Usually, after a show we go to Steak N’ Shake, haha. Sometimes we’ll head to back to someone’s house and sometimes we head home. Really just depends on kind of mood we’re in! Usually we hang out with each other, though. Where are the best places to avoid being hassled by cops/authorities about being out late? Personally, I’ve never been hassled by any sort of authority. As long as shows are cleared out by midnight, we usually don’t have a problem! What is the future of DIY? The future of DIY bands really depends on our present actions. What we do everyday just forms the course for the upcoming days. I’d love to see more people at shows, more bands touring, and [more people] doing everything it takes to rise above and make a career of this. All of those play an exclusive part to our futures.
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Be Here Now If you are looking for talented musicians, and delicious microbrews, Be Here Now is your place. Located just off the campus of Ball State University in The Village, Be Here Now has revived the local music scene in just two short years. BHN is a volunteer operated venue that recycles, sells only local and regional brews and would rather you ride your bike than drive. With colorful, retro artwork lining the walls, owner Whitney Stump made it his priority to not only sell well-priced local beer, but also offer the most unique and intimate music venue in the Midwest. So if the name doesn’t spell it out plainly enough, hop on your bike and get out to Be Here Now in Muncie. 505 N. Dill Street, Muncie, IN 47303, 765-216-6754, http://www.reverbnation.com/ venue/beherenow.
The Brass Rail No one ever said being labeled a divebar was a bad thing. The Brass Rail in downtown Fort Wayne is just that —a dive, hole-in-the-wall bar with loud, wailing guitars and band fliers lining the walls. Opened for about 40 years, the Brass Rail has seen many owners, but current owners John Commorato Jr. and Corey Rade continue to bring the personal and unique alternative atmosphere to northeast Indiana. On a regular night you may see the bar packed with tattooed musicians and a hipster crowd awaiting the usual 10 p.m. show time. As with any dive-bar on a full night, people pack the small joint from wall to wall for great music and even better drink specials. 1121 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-422-0881, www.brassrailfw.com.
Doc’s Music Hall Located in the center of downtown Muncie is the city’s local hotspot for tunes and booze— Doc’s Music Hall. From local to even national acts, Doc’s offers live music nearly everyday of the week as well as cheap drink prices from $1 PBR to $3 top-shelf wells. If you want to test your knowledge of useless information then try Trivia Night from 9 to 11 p.m. every Sunday. With questions on topics ranging from Star Wars to hip-hop, Doc’s has a little something for everyone. But don’t think Doc’s is just a place to catch a rockin’ band because you can also dance your ass off at the Thursday night DJ dance parties. So get away from the campus of Ball State University and see what the real Muncie is like at Doc’s Music Hall. 215 S. Walnut, Muncie, IN 47305, 765-286-0949, www.docsmusichall.com.
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C2G Music Hall Walking into C2G Music Hall, you are already taken back by the sheer size of the venue. Once a former warehouse, owners of C2G have turned it into the premiere place for live music of any genre in Fort Wayne. Offering superb acoustics and seating that can accommodate about 400 music-goers, C2G is more than a venue — it’s an experience. If you attend a show, make sure to look your best because nearly every show is recorded live, edited then broadcast on TV or sold on DVD. Another bonus is the venue is all-ages, spreading the love of music no matter your age. 323 West Baker Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-426-6434, www.c2gmusichall.com. Calhoun Soups, Salads & Spirits Don’t be fooled by the name of Calhoun Soups, Salads & Spirits, it’s a hell of a lot more than a place to get lunch and escape the daily grind at work. Located on the Southside of downtown Fort Wayne, CS3 (as locals call it) has a tasteful selection
The Brass Rail of microbrews on draft and a warm, inviting atmosphere. When the sun goes down CS3 transforms into a hoppin’ place where you can see top-notch bands come through town almost every weekend. If you are looking to relax outside on a warm night, check out the patio with a great view of downtown Fort Wayne. 1915 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260456-7005.
BLOOMINGTON The Bishop Formerly The Cinemat, the Bishop’s got a split personality. One side is a practically empty space, with a low stage at one end and band merchandise at the other. Swing through a door, and you’ll be in the bar, which is lined with back-to-back cushy booths that face a long bar. They’ve recently obtained a full liquor license, in addition to their wine and craft beers. Smoke-free (like all of Bloomington’s venues) and comfortable, The Bishop books a variety of local, mid-level, and small national acts. It’s a laid-back joint that begs for a weekday trip. 123 South Walnut Street Bloomington, IN 47404, (812) 333-4700, thebishopbar.com/ The Bluebird The Bluebird is one of Bloomington’s oldest clubs; it features a variety of rock acts and burlesque troupes. History of Rock professor Todd Hollinden hosts a wildly popular concert at the end of every school year, which packs former students and wannabe rockers into every space of the club. Dip into a Dirty Bird, a lethal blue mixed drink that’s laid more than one person down. There’s multiple layers to the club, which allows easy viewing of the stage from various vantage points. 216 North Walnut Street Bloomington, (812) 336-3984 www.thebluebird.ws Rhino’s This all-ages youth club hosts a bevy of youngsters during the after-school hours, but cranks into a full-fledged venue at night. Hardcore bands are often on the lineup, creating a group of young moshers ready to fine tune their hardcore dancing skills. It’s just south on the main strip of Walnut St. in Bloomington, and sound’s not the greatest, but it’s not the worst either. There’s lots of parking, which is a premium in Bloomington. You’ll
have to cross the street to the Player’s Pub for a drink – there’s only Pepsi machines here. 331 South Walnut Street Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 333-3430, rhinosyouthcenter.org/ Root Cellar The Root Cellar lays under your feet, if your feet are located inside Farm, Bloomington’s rural-chic restaurant. After dining on maplewood baby back ribs or Hoosier corn and blue cheese fritters, head downstairs to the stone and mortar-ed cellar club. DJs host a variety of club nights throughout the month, but if you’re looking for a quieter space, sneak into the limestone room or wine cellar to recline in lowlit armchairs. 108 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 (812) 440FARM, www.farm-bloomington.com
CINCINNATI The Comet The Comet bar boasts the best jukebox in the city, but it’s far more than that. It’s a live music hotspot, late-night burrito haven and contains more microbrews than you can shake a stick at. Come enjoy one of their featured drinks made with homemade ginger ale during happy hour – held 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily – and admire art featured by local artists on the walls. If seven days a week of the Comet’s house-made salsa and San Francisco-style burritos isn’t enough, they also offer Sunday brunch – and Cincinnati beer you could want to wash it down. 513.541.8900, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati OH 45223. cometbar.com The Famous Neon’s Unplugged Want to bring your dog to the bar? Take him to the “backyard of Over-theRhine,” The Famous Neon’s Unplugged. Like walking into someone’s garden party, the outside portion of Neon’s hosts a wide bar serving local brews, speciality and infused cocktails, live entertainment, and a giant Jenga game. After checking out some galleries on Main Street, meet up with friends and relax under the neon lights. For those less inclined to drink outside, the interior bar is warm, cozy and offers a pool table. No dog necessary — but he’s welcome. (513) 827-9361 208 East 12th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. www.neons-unplugged.com
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BURLESQUE “What is burlesque?” one might reasonably ask, and if you ask any of the 50 or so dedicated performers in town you’ll get 50 answers. The best response might be “Ask your great-grandma.” The easiest description might be oft-comedic skits that involve the artful removal of much but not all of the clothing. For the performer, everything is a little crazier and shinier and full of attitude and sexuality, thus creating a viable business model for manufacturers of body glitter, fishnets and double-entendre nicknames. But it’s more than that. Burlesque is performance; it is the art of the tease; it is elevating the mere mortal into something sequined and bejeweled and aware of the respect they always deserved. Burlesque invites the audience into a hidden world, but always with a wink, like you’re in on the joke. Bettie Page, that great vintage icon, perfected the art of playing to the entire crowd and every single individual all at once, like she was looking just at you, if only for a moment, and reminding you it’s okay.
Angel Burlesque Katie Angel and friends have been around about a year and a half, but they’ve established themselves as one of the town’s busiest companies. They deliver probably the most elaborately-staged, and sometimes ridiculously over-the-top tales around a central theme, such as their epic Halloween show, where you can count on everything to flow with the precision of a theatrical production. Not to mention the more free-form “Open Bra Nights” where the members do their thing and invite all comers to do the same. 317-345-5782 www. angelburlesque.com Bottoms Up Burlesque Old school raunchy burlesque that has its roots in the vaudeville tradition. The longestrunning troupe in the city dates back to a madcap Melody Inn show in 2004, and they still maintain an annual fall show at the Mel and a spring show at Radio Radio, as well as occasional appearances elsewhere. You can expect up-close, often edgy performances. And precisely because they’ve been at it so long, you can usually count on them to go to creative extremes to top themselves. Arrive early if you’re at the fall or spring show; they tend to attract big crowds. www.bottomsupburlesque.com Crème de les Femmes Jezebel Sinfell, Hard Mona, Veronica Belvedere and more form the core of this prolific company, which can be found anywhere from Birdy’s to the Casba to everything in between. They draw a highly diverse crew and tend to encourage each other to try new forms of self-expression, so you never quite know what’s going to
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happen, even from one skit to the next. They draw quite a bit from the unpredictable comedy of age-old vaudeville techniques, which means you might get a delicate 1950s housewife routine just before they break out the Rick James and Little Miss Sunshine references. Cremedelesfemmes.com The Rocket Doll Revue Rocket Doll was formed out of a bunch of friends who already liked dressing up in vintage wear and going out partying as a group, and going to one of their shows feels very much like walking into a close-knit team’s madcap experience – in the best way possible. They take a very historical approach to their performances (hence the old-school name) and take pride in their elaborate attention to detail. The solo bits are creative and unpredictable, and their camaraderie really shines in group numbers. Look for them at their frequent appearances at White Rabbit Cabaret or a twice-monthly trivia night gig at The Sinking Ship. www.facebook.com/TheRocketDollRevue Pur | The Company A little bit of Vegas on a Midwestern stage, Pur’s never-ending show roams the city’s parties and hotspots but always ends up back on its home stage at Room 929 in Broad Ripple. Former Vegas showgirl Evie LaRoux fronts a glittery troupe that looks like what you’d expect a Hollywood interpretation of burlesque to be like, and they leverage that to the max with tight choreography and frequent Christina Aguilera songs as soundtrack. 317-750-7606 www.purthecompany.com
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LATE NIGHT EATERIES Sure, many bars you party in also may feature some foodstuffs, but we present here for you a collection of late night eateries, so that you may stuff yourself before you go home and have crazy dreams. Aunt Polly’s Pizza If you’ve ever woken up in the dead of night with a case of the munchies and a craving for comfort food, Aunt Polly’s is where you need to go. They’re open from 11 p.m. until the wee hours of the morning, and they bring with them all the favorites you love, from fried chicken to mac ‘n cheese to, naturally, pizza. Dine in, carry out or have them deliver your craving to you — just be warned, they serve a wide swatch of Indy, and so delivery times can get long. If you’re hungry and in a hurry, take a ride and get it while it’s hot. 2959 E Michigan St. (317) 632-3663. Downtown Olly’s A gay bar that serves breakfast? Now you’re talking. Known as the “sports bar with a twist,” it’s jam packed with big screen TVs, beer specials, pizza and a room full of jersey-clad men rooting on the home team. The menu is full of good food and lots of fresh ingredients. Best of all - Olly’s is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and serves fantastic breakfast! The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the Long Island Iced Teas are to die for. 822 N. Illinois, 317.636.5597 www.downtownollys.com Elbow Room Elbow Room is the kind of place that will change the way you think about bar food. From their lean, mean
bison burgers to their oh-so-savory sweet potato fries to their fantastically huge salads, it’s sure to satisfy your appetite. And don’t forget that this is, indeed, a bar: Elbow Room features more than 50 specialty beers, ice cold and ready in case you get thirsty. The building has a fun Jekyll-and-Hyde feel to it, split down the middle between its raucous bar and the cozy, down-to-earth restaurant side. Altogether you’re sure to find something for everyone. 605 N Pennsylvania St (317) 635-3354 elbowroompub.com.
Living Room Lounge The Living Room Lounge is the Cheers of Indy, but with Friday night karaoke. It’s a classic dive bar with an atmosphere like hanging out at a best friend’s unfinished basement and a crowd that is nothing short of eclectic. The food is doled out in big portions, the drinks are cheap and just about endless. Half priced drinks on Wednesdays, Karaoke on Tuesdays and Fridays, pool tables galore — what more could you want? 934 North Pennsylvania Street (317) 635-0361
English Ivy’s English Ivy’s has been a longtime favorite hangout for the GLBT community, and a neighborhood staple in general. They’ve got a nice variety of excellent dishes that’ll be sure to find something for everyone, whether they’re vegetarians to carnivores. While you wait for your food, enjoy the drink specials and the company. The doors are open until 3 a.m. all week, and on the weekends breakfast runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a special treat for anyone craving afternoon omelets and isn’t in the mood to go to Waffle House. 944 N Alabama St. (317) 822-5070 englishivys.com
Original Gyro Joint It’s hard to do gyros right, but the Original Gyro Joint prepares its namesake with spectacular flair: the meat is perfectly seasoned, the veggies are fresh, the tzatziki sauce is cool and refreshing. If you feel like branching out, check out the doner kebab and other dishes from around the Mediterranean. Recently the Origina Gyro Joint renovated from an itty bitty hole-in-the-wall to give everyone a place to sit and enjoy the food. 823 Broad Ripple Ave (317) 255-6666
Fat Dan’s Deli Owner Dan Jarman describes his nondescript Broad Ripple Avenue nook as “the basement of a friend who can cook really well.” That remark does capture the ambience of the place with old neon bar signs, a chalkboard menu and Super Atari racing game in the corner. And yes, this friend can cook. Try some of his famous fat, hand-cut fries and smoked wings that are bursting with flavor and served alongside homemade dipping sauces. Wash it all down with a new selection of brews on tap, while you enjoy an authentic taste of Chicago. 600-3333. 815 Broad Ripple Ave. www. fatdansdeli.com Indy All Night Indy All Night isn’t actually open all night, but they get pretty darn close. If you’re craving thick cut, overloaded French fries at 4 a.m., Indy All Night is sure to deliver — literally. Serving out of The Ugly Monkey, Indy All Night is a take-out/delivery joint that delivers your favorite bar food long after the bars have closed for the night, serving up pasta, pizza, burgers and wraps. 373 South Illinois Street 317-690-0595 indyallnight.webs.com
Peppy Grill Open 24 hours, you can’t go wrong popping into Peppy any time of day or night. Located in the Fountain Square Cultural District, a diverse crowd has been known to frequent the intimate dining room to order some classic, greasy diner food. The food is cheap and quick, but don’t get too full on the thick French fries and cheeseburgers and forget about the giant slices of pie. Friendly cooks and servers make Peppy a regular haunt for the downtown crowd. Breakfast is a must, and don’t forget to pop a dollar into the jukebox. 1004 Virginia Ave., 637-1158 Ripple Bagel & Deli Home of Indy’s only steamed bagel sandwiches. But what are those, you ask? A bagel, lettuce, tomato, meat, cream cheese, condiments and cheese, steamed up hot so the flavors melt together into a taste explosion. The options are practically endless, the prices are fair, the sandwiches are huge (and with a bagel, how could they be anything but?) and the deli is easy to spot: head to Broad Ripple and look for the giant bagel. If you’re on a late-night dog walk, then stop by for a snack — the deli’s open to 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and it’s dog friendly to boot. 850 Broad Ripple Ave (317) 257-8326 www. ripplebageldeli.com.
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LOCAL DRINKS Cork and Cracker A wonderful place to shop for gifts or to stock up for your own soirees. The staff here is uber-friendly and can help you pair wine, cheese, crackers and other treats whether you intend to give or receive. An amazing selection of 400-plus wines (many at $20 or less) and great micro-brews to choose from (six- and twelve-pack options, some mix-and-match). Take time to explore the cheese selection. With new arrivals constantly, they have some of the best Italian and French products available in town. 2126 E. 62nd St., 317-722-9463, corkandcracker.com. Easley Winery We were recently asked by a good friend about a local wine suggestion to give a red wine lover in her life. The first thing that came to mind is Easley Winery’s Governor’s Zinfandel Reserve ($24.75 per bottle). This wine is simply divine and luscious with the perfect balance of fruit and earth. All of Easley’s wine are produced and bottled in Indianapolis with the addition of Chambourcin and Chancellor grapes from Southern Indiana, both French American hybrids. Take in a special winery visit and tasting and stock up this season! 205 N. College Ave., 317-636-4516, easleywinery.com.
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Great Fermentations Do you have a passionate beer and wine lover in your life who is extremely motivated and a self-starter? Have you ever considered treating them to the experience of crafting their own beer or wine? Great Fermentations provides a great sense of community for those who have interest in making booze or simply for those who only seek the pure enjoyment. Treat your special someone to either a beginning beer-making class ($15) or a beer-making starter kit ($74-$180.) If they are already brewing, you can stock them up on supplies to entertain at your next gathering! 5127 E. 65th St., 317-257-9463, greatfermentations.com. Hoosier Momma Want a perfect Bloody Mary and want to feel all good about supporting local businesses and using local products at the same time? Well, thanks to Hoosier Momma, now you can. They offer a variety of products, but we recommend just sticking with the “Bloody Mary Bar in a Bag.” For $24.99 you get a jar of Hoosier Momma’s Bloody Mary Maker, a jar of Momma’s Garden Dilly Beans, a bag of Hickory Smoked Spicy Bloody Mary Glass Garnish, and a bottle of Hoosier Mommacita Spicy Red Jalapeno Hot Sauce. Of course, you’ll also want to pick up some Indiana Vodka ($19.99, 750 milliliters) to make the drink worthwhile. Check out hoosiermomma.com for the spice and heartlanddistillers.com for the spirits.
Kahn’s (Best Local Liquor/Wine Retailer) If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for in the wine, beer or spirit gift category, head over Kahn’s on Keystone and let them help. Voted the best liquor store in Indy by NUVO readers the past four years, it’s the undisputed best place in Indy. We recommend that you either know what you want before you walk in, go directly to an employee and ask for a recommendation or set aside a few hours to browse the over 900 beers and 5,000 wines Kahn’s offers. The staff is knowledgeable and the frequent tastings, classes and other events give ample opportunity to take full advantage of the outstanding selection. 5341 N. Keystone Ave., 317-2519463, kahnsfinewines.com. Mass Ave Wine Shoppe Mass Ave Wine Shoppe is one of our favorite places in the city to make wine purchases and certainly the best option for downtown dwellers. We like to get here on Tuesday’s for their regular weekly wine tasting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to sample new wines and then make our selections for the week from the famous “Wall of Wines” — 100 Wines $15 or less! Jill Ditmire, the owner, is in nearly every Tuesday, and she takes note of our tastes to give insightful recommendations. This is a great spot to meet neighbors and make new friends, not to mention do some great shopping. They also offer gluten free beers. 878 Mass Ave., 317-9727966, massavewine.com.
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Barley Island Brewing Co. Founded in 1999 by Jeff Eaton in a 19th-century livery stable that became a depository for liquor during Prohibition and a beer warehouse after repeal, Barley Island has appropriately gained notice as “party central” for historic Noblesville. Family friendly, it calls itself “Home of the Fifth Basic Food Group” and introduces menu items to partner with brewer Mike Hess’ brews named for legendary Hamilton County characters and events. Barley Island distributes bottles and kegs throughout Indiana and Illinois. Dirty Helen Brown Ale is their best seller, with BarFly IPA on a steep growth curve. 639 Conner St., Noblesville, 317-770-5280, barleyisland.com. Bier Brewery and Taproom With a motto of “Come Taste Our Awesomeness” Bier releases eight new brews every Wednesday-Sunday. Winner of the 2011 Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup “Brewer of the Year Award” and the second Brew Bracket competition, Bier Brewery claims, “Our small size allows BIER to have the utmost control over the many different variables that go into brewing a batch of bier. We are committed to the highest quality and best tasting bier in Indianapolis.” Following a long association with Great Fermentations, brewer Darren Connor and
New Day Meadery If you haven’t made it to the new tasting room, you are in for a treat when visiting New Day Meadery. The honey used to make mead is gathered from a local Indiana producer, Wildflower Ridge Honey. This honey wine is incredibly drinkable and ranges from sweet to dry. Try the semisweet Plum Honey Wine ($22, 750 milliliters) for fig lovers. If you are out shopping with a friend, visit the tasting room to take in some sampling while selecting the perfect mead match for your selected recipient(s). You can also purchase directly from their website. 1102 E. Prospect St., 888-632-3379, newdaymeadery.com. Vine and Table Helping the novice and aficionado find the perfect bottle of wine to suit their need is the very reason Vine and Table exists. The staff takes great pride in balancing the education and enjoyment of wine and beers that might otherwise be unfamiliar or seem too risky to try on your own. Friday and Saturday bring free tastings (beer and wine), as well as the opportunity to learn the best pairings. Don’t limit yourself to buying only the vino, however. The shop has a host of gourmet food items and imaginative choices for gifts. 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 317-817-0288, vineandtable.com.
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his father, Jerry Connor, refurbished the northeastside storefront with reclaimed barn materials and made the taproom especially dog friendly. 5133 E. 65th St., 317-253-2437, bierbrewery.com. Black Acre Brewing Co. A new nano-brewery and taproom opened this winter in historic Irvington by five friends whose passion for home brewing is going pro. Justin Miller, Matt Johnson, Stephen Ruby, Jordan Gleason and Holly Miller will be brewing in tandem and solo on Black Acre Brewing Company’s all-electric small-batch brewing system to produce an everchanging assortment of beers, from the traditional to the unusual. The beer will be available in pints and growlers at the taproom, along with a rotating selection of guest beers and artisan small plates. 5632 E. Washington St., 317-2196266, blackacrebrewing.com. Black Swan Brewpub With a focus on creating bold beers through unique yeast, hop and malt selections, Black Swan Brewpub in Plainfield is quickly becoming a westside favorite. Founded in 2010 with brewery operations started in 2011, Black Swan is co-owned by head brewer DJ McCallister and his wife, Erin. McCallister has honed his craft at multiple Indiana breweries, including Lafayette Brewing Co., where he was head brewer until 1999. McCallister goes beyond traditional brewing dogma in filling the 16 taps at Black Swan, which also serves up an innovative take on modern pub food. 2067 E. Hadley Rd., Plainfield, 317-838-7444, blackswanbrewpub.com.
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Bloomington Brewing Company Founded in 1994 as the first microbrewery in Southern Indiana, Bloomington Brewing Company joined Lennie’s Restaurant, which introduced gourmet pizza to Indiana in 1989. With its brewing operation in view behind the cozy bar and tables, BBC joined Lafayette Brewing Company to introduce the concept of quality over quantity for beer in college towns. With sustainability as their business model, brewmaster Floyd Rosenbaum has been nurturing hops plants for use in BBC brews. Locally sourced produce, meats and cheeses are combined with BBC brews for a distinctive cuisine that features a sumptuous Sunday brunch and $2.50 pints. 1795 E. 10th St., Bloomington, 812-323-2112, bbcbloomington.com. Broad Ripple Brewpub Founded in 1990 by John Hill as the first Indiana brewpub, Broad Ripple Brewpub celebrates its British roots with a weekly team quiz. Longtime brewer Kevin Matalucci continues bringing back favorites and developing new tastes in addition to opening Twenty Tap [see next page]. BRBP’s English-pub ambience belies the building’s former life as an automotive shop. Referred to as “the best neighbor anyone can have,” BRBP opens its adjacent parking space to dog festivals, farmer’s markets and anything anyone wants for the good of the community. BRBP remains a home-brewer’s haven and a founding force for the State Fair Brewer’s Competition and Brewers Guild of Indiana beer festivals. 840 E. 65th St., 317-2532739, broadripplebrewpub.com. Brugge Brasserie Founded in 2005 by Ted Miller, Brugge introduced Indiana to Belgium beer and changed the landscape of the state’s craft beer industry. With distinctive holes in the middle of its tables to hold paper cones of pommes frites, outdoor seating and an expansion to the upper level party room, Brugge has become a noted destination by the sheer force of Miller’s persona writ large. The Brugge brand grows from Miller’s derring-do, including revamping the Terre Haute facility that produced the world famous Champagne Velvet brand into a modern brewery to grow Indiana’s craft beer capacity. 1011 E. Westfield Blvd., 317255-0978, bruggebrasserie.com. Cutters Brewing Co. Cutters publicly launched on June 4, 2011, at the inaugural Bloomington Beer Festival. The nano-brewery is owned and operated by long-time friends and brewers Monte Speicher and Chris Inman and their spouses and business partners Amanda Speicher and Emma Inman. Their website offers beer facts and trivia questions along with the motto: “We hand craft and package exceptional beers for hardworking Hoosiers.” Their beer names honor Southern Indiana personalities, industry, history and lore, including Empire Imperial Stout, Full Court Imperial IPA, Half Court IPA, Lost River Summer Ale and Monon Ale. Check out their informative labels. 1927 S. Curry Pike, Unit 1, Bloomington, 812-335-2337, cuttersbrewing.com. Flat 12 Bierwerks Claiming “the taproom at Flat 12 is the living room of our production
brewery,” Flat 12 is building its brand on the hopstardom motto, “We believe in ourselves, we believe in you” and in fostering Indiana’s craft beer industry’s commitment to daily philanthropy and neighborhood growth. Brewer Rob Caputo brings his background in visual art to brews of “quality, consistency, tradition with a twist.” With Byrnes Grilled Pizza mobile kitchen, the evolving biergarten is expanding the hominess of the reclaimed building. Flat 12 is on tap throughout Indiana and in the taproom, which is open Thursday-Sunday, with live music on second Fridays. 414 N. Dorman St., 317-635-2337, flat12.me. Fountain Square Brewing Co. “Bringing Science to the Art” brought partners Justin Brown, Jeff Gibson and Bill Webster together in 2011 to form Fountain Square Brewing Company and tasting room in a reclaimed building in historic Fountain Square. The partners combined backgrounds in science and automation with love of craft beer to bring distinctive craft beers on tap and in bottles to a number of Indianapolis locations, including White Rabbit, La Revolucion, Radio Radio, Brass Ring, Red Lion, La Margarita and Imbibe. Joined by former Alcatraz and Ram brewer Skip DuVall, FSBC is committed to being part of the Fountain Square community socially and culturally. 1301 Barth Ave., 317-4931410, fountainsquarebrewing.com. Oaken Barrel Brewing Company Oaken Barrel Brewing Company’s founding in 1994 has its impetus from Broad Ripple Brewpub during Ted Miller’s tenure as brewmaster. Oaken Barrel is equally connected with the Indiana Brewing Company’s historic legacy, which includes the family of Kurt Vonnegut. Making OB a destination place is its exhibition of late 19th- and early 20th-century posters and bottle labels. Owner Kwang Casey proudly presides over all this in a former day care facility. Brewmaster Mark Havens heads a team of assistant brewers and interacts on a weekly basis with The Bucket Brigade — members of the lauded MECA Homebrew Club. 50 N. Airport Dr., Greenwood, 317-887-2287, oakenbarrel.com. Ram Restaurant and Brewery The Ram opened downtown in 1996 and in Fishers in 2005, but both locations are supplied by the downtown brewing operation. Thus, you’ll find the same beer but a different cuisine. Brewmaster Andrew Castner follows in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, Jon Simmons and Dave Colt, creating daring flavor profiles to grow the palates not only of loyal local customers but also of visitors who are familiar with The Ram in their hometowns or other travel destinations. For its 40th corporate anniversary, The Ram locations in Indiana have been rolling out a series of festive events. 140 S. Illinois St., 317955-9900 and 12750 Parkside Dr., Fishers, 317-596-0079, theram.com. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Since opening in downtown Indianapolis in 1996 and in College Park in 2005, Rock Bottom has shown how a chain can provide distinctive brews. They may be the same style, but you’ll find different sets of flavor profiles
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emanating from the art and craft of brewmaster Jerry Sutherlin at 10 W. Washington and brewmaster Liz Laughlin at 2801 Lake Circle Dr. Each has a following, but there is a core of craft lovers visiting both locations who can expound on the merits of each. 10 W. Washington St., 681-8180 and 2801 Lake Circle Dr., 471-8840, www.rockbottom.com. Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company This newest Scotty’s location brings brewmaster Omar Castrellon to the Broad Ripple sports bar from his former home at the now closed Alcatraz, where he was founding brewer at the first downtown brewpub. Castrellon now brews a distinctive lineup for all Scotty’s sites to serve on tap and for carryout in growlers. The décor features picnic tables, a huge bar, a wall cooler with other craft beer for sale, and viewing access to the brewing operation as well as large screen televisions. Everything about the location is expansive and open, including Castrellon’s brews. 1021 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-2550978, thr3ewisemen.com. Sun King Brewing Company Since opening in 2009 just south of Easley Winery, founding brewers Clay Robinson and Dave Colt have introduced a new generation of barhoppers and diners to craft beer. They also have won world-wide honors, including sweeping the 2011 Great American Beer Festival awards. Sun King is the official brew of the Naptown Roller Girls and can be found all over town. Sun King taps and canned beers are at Victory Field and at a number of arts venues including Harrison Center First Fridays, the Athenaeum, Fringe and Indiana Repertory theaters. Sun King’s resounding buzz for beer with myriad flavor profiles draws attention to the historic Cole Noble neighborhood at its onsite tastings. 135 N. College Ave., 317-602-3702, sunkingbrewery.com. Three Pints Brewery Three Pints Brewery celebrated its first anniversary on Nov. 18, 2011, with an event to thank their customers for the brewery’s continued success. Three Pints is family owned and family friendly, offering delicious discounted meals every day of the week. With over 20 years of experience to assure their beer’s quality, the brew crew at Three Pints continually tweaks their beer recipes to the satisfaction of their beer fanatics. It offers many options of beer, ranging from light blonde wheat to a dark stout. 5020 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, 317-839-1000, threepints.com. Tomlinson Tap Room There’s always something new, fresh and unexpected on tap at the newly opened Tomlinson Tap Room, which features craft brews from across Indiana on a rotating basis. A partnership between City Market and the Brewers of Indiana Guild, the intent is to bring to Indianapolis standards, specials and seasonals from each of Indiana’s craft breweries. With over a half dozen new brewing operations poised to open across the state, Tomlinson’s 16 tap lines sport a never-changing array of hand pulls. City Market, 222 E.
Market St., 317-423-2337, indycm. com/tomlinsontaproom. Triton Brewing Co. The Triton Brewing Company is the new kid on the block after opening in early September 2011 at Fort Harrison in a newly renovated 1924 brick barn. Brewer Jon Lang, who has more than 10 years’ professional brewing experience and numerous accolades for his craft, joins partners Mike DeWeese and David Waldman. They use the highest quality water and raw ingredients to build fans for Triton. The official craft beer of the Indiana Ice, Triton is on draft throughout Indianapolis and Triton bottles will be available in January 2012. The tasting room is smoke-free and family friendly. 5764 Wheeler Rd., 317-735-2706, tritonbrewing.com.
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Twenty Tap - Craft. Beer. Bar. Twenty Tap opened in South Broad Ripple in the fall of 2011 and offers a variety of craft beers from around the region. Featuring seasonal brews, as well as standards and favorites, there are 20 rotating taps to choose from and compare. Locally sourced burgers, sandwiches, salads and bar snacks complement the beer selections in Twenty Tap’s family-friendly, nonsmoking atmosphere, which features a sweeping, gleaming bar and small tables. Beer enthusiasts should stay tuned for the addition of 11 new taps and enjoy the 31 “flavorful” offerings at Twenty Tap, which was created by Kevin and Tracy Matalucci. 5408 N. College Ave., 317-602-8840, twentytap.com. TwoDeep Brewing Co. Brewers Andy Meyer and Christopher Hoyt are in the final steps of fundraising to open a production brewery and tasting room in the old Chateau Thomas Winery building in the spring of 2012. Meyer’s German-inspired beer lineup of Maibock, Dunkelweizen, Amber Ale and Dortmunder Export was developed over eight years of home brewing and formal training at Chicago-based Siebel Institute. Meyer and Hoyt gained enough support with Kickstarter to secure licensing and permits and to host private tasting parties. Their goal is to join with breweries, brewpubs, restaurants and bars that are turning downtown Indianapolis into a destination craft beer experience. 501 S. Madison Ave., 317828-5311, twodeepbrewing.com. Upland Brewing Company Founded in 1998, Upland Brewing Company pushes the “green” envelope throughout its operation, finding ways to build its business while leaving the smallest footprint. Upland strives to connect with its geographic locations, to preserve natural resources and to be involved with regional philanthropy. In 2006, brewmaster Caleb Stanton developed Upland’s first Lambics, using fruits from local Huber Orchards. The release in 2007 garnered national attention. Upland’s beer has moved into expanding markets with the addition of a bottling operation and a pet-friendly Midtown tasting room just south of Broad Ripple. 350 W. 11th St., Bloomington, 812-336-2337 and 4842 N. College Ave., 317-602-3931, uplandbeer.com.
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TEN QUESTIONS FOR THE NAPTOWN ROLLER GIRLS What’s your go-to place to get a drink in Indy? SHIVA DIVA: Taps N Dolls downtown is one of my favorite places to go hang out and be low-key or to dance! CHERRY UNCORDIAL: Brass Ring in Fountain Square! Amazing drinks, great setting, awesome staff!
Favorite dance night spot in the city? SHIVA DIVA: The Vogue, Blu, Real Talk with local DJs at the White Rabbit CHERRY UNCORDIAL: Let Go! At Lockerbie. A2 are awesome and it is always packed.
Where can you always get a dependable soundtrack? SHIVA DIVA: A-Squared Industries is great. CHERRY UNCORDIAL: A-Squared Industries. Annie and Andy Rock.
Most unexpected hot spot?
coaches, and of course ourselves.
CHERRY UNCORDIAL: Expect plenty of fun Roller Girl shenanigans! After a hard-fought bout, the girls are ready to let loose and party with their fans. A2 keep the beats going and the dance floor full! Much like a Roller Derby Bout, you will see a pretty diverse group at our after-party. Also, Birdy’s is great enough to let us keep all the cover collected at the door to donate to our charity of the month. So, not only do you get to hang out with some fun Roller Girls and awesome fans, you get to help out a good cause as well.
Favorite local band making the bar rounds right now? SHIVA DIVA: Unfortunately I do not have an answer to the local band question. This is something I should take interest in! CHERRY UNCORDIAL: Red Light Driver. These guys are awesome and are always working on some new tunes.
SHIVA DIVA: Casba
Favorite drink in town?
CHERRY UNCORDIAL: I would have to say Dorman Street. It’s kind of isolated in a neighborhood, but packed on the weekends.
SHIVA DIVA: That’s tough; either a Barry White Martini at Eddie Merlot’s, a Yahoo Blast at Taps N Dolls, or a Stoplight and Walk the Plank at Kilroy’s!
Where do you grab something to eat after a long night out? SHIVA DIVA: Denny’s or Hot Box, the bagel place and Qdoba if I’m in Broad Ripple.
CHERRY UNCORDIAL: Anything that Jessie Lee concocts at the Brass Ring. He is brilliant! Or one of Gabby’s Bloody Mary’s on Sundays. Always perfect.
CHERRY UNCORDIAL: Peppy’s.
]Bar that attracts the weirdest crowd?
What are your Birdy’s after-bout parties like? What kind of crowd comes out?
SHIVA DIVA: Probably Crazy St. or the Alley Cat? Two different ends of the spectrum for sure; the diversity is nice!
SHIVA DIVA: They are pretty awesome! We have a great after-bout party and pack the house with fans, the visiting team, friends and family,
CHERRY UNCORDIAL: I can’t remember the name, but we had a Roller Girl night out on the Westside. It was the best people watching ever!
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Babe’s This venue caters to people of every flavor. A $10 cover charge on Saturday may dissuade some, but plan ahead and you’ll have a great time. Come in on Tuesdays or Sundays to catch their specials on drinks and dances, or drop by before 6 p.m. for a free cover charge. The drinks are excellent and affordable, and the girls are beautiful and know what they’re doing. 3849 N. Post Road, 317-897-6574. Brad’s Brass Flamingo This isn’t your stereotypical gentlemen’s club. In fact, it feels a little like Applebee’s, but with strippers. Bigscreen TVs with multiple sports channels keep things lively, as do, of course, the skillful DJs and lots of friendly and naked young women — and there’s a lot to look at, since nearly 160 women dance at Brad’s Brass Flamingo. Monday through Sunday from 4-6 p.m., check out to the free buffet, stuffed to brimming with foods like fried fish, meatballs and chicken tenders, which more than makes up for the strip-club priced drinks. Overall, the Flamingo is a friendly place for regular Joes offering a decent menu and the best looking girls in any Indy show club, where you don’t have to go broke to have a good time. 4011 Southeastern Ave., 317-3569668, bradsbrassflamingo.com. Classy Chassy If you’ve got a need for speed and a love of racecars, look no further than The Classy Chassy. The club has five stages, a flood of dancers, and a fantastic array of racecar memorabilia. The Chassy favors return customers, but don’t be afraid to come in and flag down a girl for the famous 2-for-$20 Tuesday deals. The girls run the full gamut from stick-figure to big-n-busty, and they’re proud of that diversity. Also check out the private stages, which are great for bachelor parties. 4444 S. Harding St., 317-787-3442. Club Paradise If you’re on the Eastside and looking for a good time, wander down to Club Paradise. It’s a friendly neighborhood place with good service that isn’t too self-important to show you a good time. The atmosphere is laid back and personal and the entertainment is lively. 5255 E. English Ave., 317-356-7044. Club Rio Club Rio wastes no energy hiding the fact that it’s a strip club — which can make you feel incredibly at ease or incredibly uncomfortable depending on your hang-ups. It feels like a party here! The music is loud and so is the crowd, the drinks are strong, and, of course that bouncer can kick your ass. What Rio lacks in swank, it makes up for in sexual energy, friendliness and delectable diversity. Unlike many other clubs that seem over-stocked in nicelystacked and skinny, blonde 22-year-olds, these young women come in a variety
of colors, shapes and sizes, all of them appealing. 5054 W. 38th St., 317-2916818, www.clubrioindy.com/ Dancer’s Showclub Dancer’s Showclub is the place for people looking to leave reality at the door and step into fantasy. It’s got a Vegas-inspired style that’s half Sinatra swank, half velvet Elvis, with an air of anonymity and emphasis on privacy that should make strangers feel welcome. That’s not to say Dancers isn’t perfect for that raucous bachelor party or first-time visit with your girlfriend. Friendly staff and great drinks, not to mention great lunch specials, make it a comfortable and affordable club for everyone. And don’t forget the several small stages scattered throughout the club, which make it easy to see the ladies from any vantage point. 8013 W. Washington St., 317-244-1989, dancersshowclub.com. Patty’s Show Club Patty’s is unabashedly a working class club, but don’t let that turn you away. The value is great, and the staff and girls are incredibly friendly. This is the sort of locale where dancers of every shape and shade rock out to songs they pull from the jukebox. Come with an open mind, and you’re bound to have a lot of fun. 2014 W. Washington St., 317-266-0467. PT’s Showclub A slightly younger crowd and vibe makes it feel more like an ultra lounge downtown. It’s sleek and fashionable, but at the same time a safe and relaxed place to observe and sip in style. You don’t have to go broke at PT’s, but all the high-end trappings of an ultralounge are available for big spenders. And don’t forget the dancers, who perform like they just transferred over from Cirque du Soleil. Perhaps the best thing about its sophisticated atmosphere is that you’re likely to find as many malefemale couples as single guys at PT’s, as well as lesbian couples and gangs of ladies coming down for bachelorette parties. 7916 Pendleton Pike, 317545-5777, ptsshowclub.com. Red Garter Lounge The only gentlemen’s lounge downtown, the Red Garter is within walking distance of most of the hotels and sporting venues in the heart of the city. It offers four stages, two bars, and a friendly and attentive staff. Be warned: This is a cigar lounge and the Red Garter has a wide selection of excellent cigars available for those who want to partake. 437 S. Illinois St., 317-637-0829, redgarterindy.com. Rick’s Cabaret Whether you’re looking for some fun on your own, or you want to throw a party with 100 of your closest friends, the staff and dancers at Rick’s Cabaret can help you have a good time. Rick’s features three stages, two VIP rooms and several lounge areas, and if that’s not your scene, hang out on the main floor and enjoy the show. But don’t forget the other senses! Along with a wide selection of cigars for aficionados, Rick’s features an award-winning menu, served from a kitchen that’s open as long as the girls are dancing. 3551 Lafayette Road, 317-297-0429, ricksindy.com.
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Amber Room at Old National Centre..................... 8 Angel Burlesque.................................................. 18 Aunt Polly’s Pizza................................................. 21 Babe’s................................................................. 29 Barley Island Brewing Co..................................... 23 Be Here Now....................................................... 14 Bier Brewery and Taproom.................................. 23 Birdy’s Bar + Grill................................................... 8 Bishop................................................................. 15 Black Acre Brewing Co........................................ 23 Black Swan Brewpub........................................... 23 Bloomington Brewing Company.......................... 24 Bluebird............................................................... 15 Bottoms Up Burlesque......................................... 18 Brad’s Brass Flamingo.......................................... 29 Brass Rail............................................................. 14 Broad Ripple Brewpub......................................... 24 Brugge Brasserie.................................................. 24 C2G Music Hall................................................... 14 Cabaret at the Columbia Club............................... 8 Calhoun Soups, Salads & Spirits.......................... 14 Chatterbox Jazz Club............................................. 8 Classy Chassy...................................................... 29 Cloud 9................................................................. 8 Clowes Memorial Hall............................................ 8 Club Paradise...................................................... 29 Club Rio.............................................................. 29 Comet................................................................. 15 Cork and Cracker................................................ 22
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Crackers Comedy Club.......................................... 8 Crème de les Femmes......................................... 18 Cutters Brewing Co. ........................................... 24 Dancer’s Showclub.............................................. 29 Deluxe at Old National Centre............................. 10 Doc’s Music Hall.................................................. 14 Downtown Olly’s................................................. 21 Earth House Collective......................................... 10 Easley Winery...................................................... 22 Elbow Room........................................................ 21 Emerson Theater................................................. 10 English Ivy’s......................................................... 21 Famous Neon’s Unplugged.................................. 15 Fat Dan’s Deli...................................................... 21 Flat 12 Bierwerks................................................. 24 Fountain Square Brewing Co............................... 24 Great Fermentations............................................ 22 Hoosier Dome..................................................... 10 Hoosier Momma.................................................. 22 Howl at the Moon............................................... 10 Indy All Night...................................................... 21 Jazz Kitchen......................................................... 10 Kahn’s................................................................. 23 Living Room Lounge............................................ 21 Locals Only.......................................................... 11 Mass Ave Wine Shoppe....................................... 23 Mediumship........................................................ 11 Melody Inn.......................................................... 11 Moon Dog Tavern............................................... 11 Morty’s Comedy Joint.......................................... 11 Mousetrap Bar & Grill.......................................... 11 Murat Theatre at Old National Centre................. 11
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New Day Meadery............................................... 23 Night Porter......................................................... 12 Oaken Barrel Brewing Company.......................... 24 Original Gyro Joint............................................... 21 Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts..... 12 Patty’s Show Club............................................... 29 Peppy Grill........................................................... 21 PT’s Showclub..................................................... 29 Pur | The Company.............................................. 18 Radio Radio......................................................... 12 Ram Restaurant and Brewery............................... 24 Red Garter Lounge.............................................. 29 Rhino’s................................................................ 15 Rick’s Cabaret...................................................... 29 Ripple Bagel & Deli.............................................. 21 Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery................. 24 Rock House Café................................................. 12 Rock Lobster........................................................ 12 Rocket Doll Revue................................................ 18 Root Cellar.......................................................... 15 Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company....... 27 Slippery Noodle Inn............................................. 12 Sun King Brewing Company................................ 27 Three Pints Brewery............................................. 27 Tomlinson Tap Room........................................... 27 Triton Brewing Co. ............................................. 27 Twenty Tap – Craft. Beer. Bar.............................. 27 TwoDeep Brewing Co. ....................................... 27 Upland Brewing Company................................... 27 Vine and Table.................................................... 23 White Rabbit Cabaret.......................................... 12
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