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Things are feeling extraordinarily bleak right now. Trump. Pence. A total red sweep of the state in Indiana. Winter, my friends, is coming.
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But we must resist plunging headlong into despair. We must remember the good. We must enjoy the best parts of life: family, friends, music, meals together.
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And the events and spots gathered in this guide are meant to highlight those things. The good. The delicious. The bright and beautiful and fun.
country are going. But for just a moment, take a break with us. Plan something fun with someone you love. You’ll thank yourself for it.
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Carniceria Guanajuato......... 12 Circle City Soups..................... 12 Egg Roll #1................................. 13 John’s Famous Stew............... 13 Ralph’s Great Divide.............. 13 Ramen Ray...........................13 Wildwood Market.................. 12
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There’s a chill in the air, the days are unbearably short and — oh no — what is that white stuff falling from the sky? Winter is here and that means Uggs, North Face jackets and bad drivers are going to be in full effect for the next three months or more (the bad drivers are pretty much a year-round thing). But it’s not all bad stereotypes. ‘Tis also the season to be jolly, some of our best stouts and porters release this time of year, comfort foods have never felt so comforting and restaurants finally start up those fireplaces. It’s also a time of year to drink a lot and overeat while spending quality time with friends and family. So grab your favorite blanket, nestle up by the fire, put on George Clooney and Bill Murray singing “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’” and read this list, check it twice and find out all the places in Indy that serve up food and drink that is so nice. Make sure and keep in the know with the almost daily updates on nuvo.net/food.
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Flat12 Black Friday 10 a.m., 21+ Skip the pointless deals and long lines and drink some beer instead. Celebrate Black Friday with some of Flat12’s rarest, dark, barrel-aged stouts, including special barrel-aged varieties of their epic Pinko! Russian Imperial Stout.
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The beers making an appearance this year are: Magpie Milk Stout, Rye Cowtipper, Dead Milkman, Ship To Shore, Dark Corner, Grigori, 12th 2015, Solid Bold, Vin Ours, Bonus Cup, and Lacto-Matic Milk Stout. These are some of the rarest beers you’ll find this year and this is your only chance to get them. Flat12 Bierwerks, 414 Dorman St., flat12.me
Cereal Cinema: A Muppet Christmas Carol 10 a.m., all-ages The Indy Film Fest, the Athenaeum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art came together to create this unique family-friendly experience. Enjoy the classic Christmas film A Muppet Christmas Carol while chowing down on some cereal at the IMA from the cereal buffet.
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It’s the perfect inexpensive way to celebrate the Christmas spirit with the whole family. Entrance to the film and the buffet costs only $5 per person. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, indyfilmfest.org/events
Bourbonfest 2016: Pappy Van Winkle Rare Bourbon Lottery and Sale 1 – 4 p.m., 21+ This is one of the few opportunities you have to purchase a bottle of some of the rarest bourbon released this year. Pay $15 to get into the lottery for a chance to win the opportunity to buy a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle and other rare bourbons.
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100-plus bourbons to taste and buy will be available at the lowest prices of the year. You also can meet master distillers and more. Arrive no later than 2 p.m. to participate in the lottery. Drawing begins at 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Tony Stewart Foundation. Indiana State Fair Champions Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St., bigredliquors.com/events
Yelp’s Totally Bazaar 6:30 – 10 p.m., all-ages The easiest way to get all of your holiday shopping done in one spot while keeping it local and supporting local businesses. This annual pop-up shop will have more vendors than ever before this year (last year they had 120+) and there are always a ton of delicious food and drink options to take home or to enjoy while you shop.
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A few of the options to take home this year are: Tinker Coffee Co., Broad Ripple Chip Co., B. Happy Peanut Butter, Revival Food Co., Frittle Candy, Tulip Tree Creamery, Green BEAN Delivery. You’ll also be able to enjoy tastes from Punch Burger, Nada, Jamaican Reggae Grill, Ash & Elm Cider Co., Cardinal Spirits, Mallow Run Winery, Four Day Ray Brewing and more! Indianapolis Central Public Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., yelp.com/events
2016 MRKT Ball 7 – 11 p.m. A celebration of the Indianapolis City Market’s 130th birthday that will feel like you’re walking into a steampunk World’s Fair. It will be a night filled with food, booze and festivities and we will all be enjoying a building that has brought us food for 130 years. The event will showcase the entire City Market campus and will also honor a local family with significant ties to the Indianapolis City Market.
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Make sure and wear your nicest black tie attire, or if you feel like it you can always go as a Victorian steampunk. Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., indycm.com
Dinner At Downton 6 – 8 p.m. If you’re missing the lives of the Crawleys or wish you could have been a part of the lives of the Georgian aristocracy, this is your chance. Enjoy dinner Downton-style during an evening of telling tale of manners, etiquette and rules for the household staff.
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Dress in your best period garb, as there will be a prize for the best dressed. The menu has some intriguing options including: Mrs. Patmore’s London Particular Soup, Pork Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce and English Eccles Cakes. Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen & Tea Room, 30 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel, tinastraditional.com/events
Ninth Annual Brewers of Indiana Guild Winterfest 3 – 7 p.m. Beer, beer and more beer. This is one of the biggest beer fests every year and this year is set to have more beer than ever before. Each winter, beer lovers pack into the State Fairgrounds for three-ounce tastes of hundreds of different beers.
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Make yourself a pretzel necklace, gather ye friends, hop in an Uber or Lyft and spend the day tasting IPAs, barrel-aged ales, porters and more. West Pavilion of Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., indywinterfest.com
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NEW RESTAURANTS New places are popping up everywhere, seemingly every day. It’s hard to keep up with all the new spots; luckily, NUVO has you covered on the places you’re not going to want to miss. From heavenly pastries to all-you-can-eat sushi, there is so much out there for you to eat, and you better hurry because more exciting new restaurants are just around the corner.
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Oh, and their burger is officially in the running for one of the best in the city. 20 N. Delaware St., rebarindy.com
Round Town Brewery Round Town is the first craft brewery in Indianapolis west of White River and is bringing beer to an underserved community as of Oct. 20. Veteran brewers Jerry Sutherlin and Bob Moore have worked for three years with owner Max Schenck in creating this brewery and crafting the beers in the classic style.
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It snuck in under the radar into the old Bacon, Legs and Turntables spot near Monument Circle and we’re hoping it can make better use of this prime location. The idea is one we haven’t seen in Indianapolis, a play on a good ol’ fashioned seafood boil. They offer shrimp (with and without the heads, branch out and try the heads, they’re delicious), crab, lobster, mussels, oysters and more. The food comes in a steamed bag with corn, sausage and potatoes and is meant to be dipped liberally into all the butter you can get your hands on. It’s messy and it’s good. 1 N. Meridian St., 317-986-6666
Four Day Ray Brewing Fishers has a new brewery and the beers are already a huge hit. The place is intent on creating approachable beers, and with the goal of eventually having 24 beers on tap it’s easy to imagine that they will have a beer for most every palate. It’s also a gastropub and their food isn’t content taking a backseat to the beer; it’s meant to pair perfectly with the brews that are being offered. Plus, Four Day Ray plans on giving back to the community as much as possible; it’s not a coincidence that the initials are FDR. 11671 Lantern Road, Fishers; 317-343-0200 fourdayray.com
Gregory’s Russian Restaurant With the closing of Russia House, Indianapolis was without a staple world cuisine until just over a month ago when this new spot opened up in Castleton with a menu filled with classic Russian fare. Enjoy an overindulgence of beef, pork, ham and sausage with the sweet and savory soup Meat Solyanka, or with the meat- or cheesefilled crepes known as blinchikis. Or go with something a little safer like the ever-popular chicken Kiev. At Gregory’s every meal comes with an extra side of music played on the dining room’s piano by the titular character of the restaurant, Dr. Gregory Baranovsky. 6066 E. 82nd St., 317-693-9123, gregorysrussian.wixsite.com/restaurant
The first six brews on tap are O’Reilly’s Irish Red, Coffee Irish Red, Happy Face Pale Ale, Stray Monk Belgian Amber, Round Town Vienna-Style Lager and South Side Hoppy Wheat, each of which has been brewed to be balanced and easy drinking. 950 S. White River Parkway W. Drive, roundtownbrewery.com
Punch Bowl Social It’s a chain and sometimes that can deter some people, but don’t let that happen here, Punch Bowl Social is an incredible little (well, actually gigantic) spot. The Denver-based operation has taken nearly everything you could want in a dining experience and put it into one locale. First, enjoy a Southern-style meal from a menu curated by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson. Pair that with their award-winning cocktails. Once you’re full, order another of those cocktails or a local brew and spend the evening bowling, bocce-ing, karaoke-ing, foosballing, dancing, arcade gaming or sitting by a fire and chatting with friends with a good drink in hand. There’s literally something here for everyone. 120 S. Meridian St., 317-249-8613, punchbowlsocial.com
Kasai Sushi Bar & Restaurant There are sushi restaurants where you should go for the nigiri and sashimi options and there are places to go for the rolls. This is a roll restaurant and while some sushi aficionados find that to mean it’s lower quality, that isn’t the case here. They craft some fucking incredible rolls like the Foxy Lady, the Tiger Roll, the American Dream (you can never go wrong with succulent, deep-fried soft-shell crab), and for something that still resembles sushi, go for the gorgeous Rainbow Roll. Another interesting aspect to the menu here is the option of all-you-can-eat sushi. ALLYOU-CAN-EAT! 6929 E. 10th St., 317-352-0370, kasaisushiindy.com
The Mug (Irvington) If you’ve ever sojourned to The Mug in Greenfield, or had a Mug Double or one of their famous tenderloins delivered to your doorstep by ClusterTruck, then you already know why this is an exciting addition to this Eastside cultural hub. The only problem you’ll run into here is it’s crazily popular,
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so you may have to wait a bit, but once you get a taste that wait will quickly slide from your mind. Don’t miss out on the garlic fries. I repeat: don’t miss out on the garlic fries. The Mug and Tyner Pond Farms are owned by the same people and the farm supplies all of the meat to The Mug, making it a true farmto-fork experience.
Salt on Mass In a land of pubs and bar fare on Mass Ave, this high-end seafood restaurant came in and gave us a new style of eatery in the popular cultural district. The seafood is flown in fresh daily and the kitchen prepares it to perfection. While the place is high-end, it is a far cry from being pretentious, and that is nice for a night when you’re going out bar-hopping or when you have a show to go to at Old National Centre — no one wants to do either of these things while dressed to the nines. This definitely is a place to stick to the fresh options; you can always get the fish and chips or hush puppies, but why would you do that to yourself when there is pan-roasted halibut and grilled cobia? If you’re not a seafood fan, no worries; the menu has plenty of locally sourced options like steaks from Fischer Farms and an Indiana tomato and mozzarella plate.
While you’re there, don’t forget to make a quick trip next door to the Tyner Pond Market to get yourself some truly quality products to take home to your own kitchen.
505 Massachusetts Ave., 317-638-6565, saltonmass.com
118 S. Audubon Road, 317-820-3662, themug.com
We’re almost out of the warm season, but you still have time to swing by this adorable little shop while you’re riding, walking or running down the Monon Trail. It’s a small blue building directly next to the trail that serves yummy, classic ice cream and a few specialty sweet options: have you ever had ice cream-stuffed donuts?!
Rebar Indy The novelty here is pouring your own beer from taps, which is a nice novelty if you’re interested in getting to taste multiple beers (it definitely can get awkward asking a bartender to continually pour you samples). Once you’ve chosen your beer for the evening, you have to get some food. The menu seems like standard bar fare, and it is, but the people at Rebar have outdone themselves with their dishes like fried
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1049 E. 54th St., 317-929-1260, tinyhousetreats.com
Broad Ripple Brewpub
There’s truly nothing better than coming out of a chilly winter evening and into a warm, inviting room filled with a small crowd of strangers, sitting in a comfortable seat and ordering a cold beer and hot meal. Luckily, Indianapolis is filled with places that fit just this criteria.
The Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant The interior of this place is so welcoming when you’re walking in in snow boots; it’s wood from head to toe and whether you’re sitting at the large, inviting bar or in one of the comfortable booths, it truly is one of the most warming rooms in the city. They always have a great selection of craft beers to warm up with and their menu is another one that is filled with plenty of comfort food. One thing many people don’t realize is just how good their pizza is (they used to be owners of Union Jack’s) and there’s something nice about a hot slice of pizza in the wintertime.
The coziest place in this Broad Ripple staple is aptly titled the pub snug; it’s a self-serve area by the bar and it is a nice area to tuck yourself away with a hand-pulled cask beer and one of the brewpub’s British-style fare like fish and chips or bangers and mash. They specialize in classic English beers whose malt-forward profiles truly work like a beer coat against the cold. 842 E. 65th St., 317-253-2739, broadripplebrewpub.com
Cornerstone Coffee House Most people know Moe and Johnny’s as a place to drink and get a bite to eat, especially during Butler games, but this little coffee shop and bar is hidden in the back of the place and it’s an incredible spot to tuck in and read, write or chat during the winter. They have a large array of books for you to borrow and read over a cup of coffee, or if you prefer something stronger, they have a full bar available as well. If you’re needing some sustenance they also serve the full Moe and Johnny’s menu all day long.
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651 E. 54th St., 317-726-1360, moeandjohnnys.com/cornerstone/
5212 N. College Ave., 317-283-7388, aristocratpub.com
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The Gallery Pastry Shop This new spot has everyone excited with their incredible pastries; I honestly don’t know if I’ve ever had a bigger array of people randomly bring up a new eatery, and that is a very good sign. I also don’t know if I’ve ever been closer to heaven than when taking a bite of their Provence. First off, it feels like you’re eating a work of art, and then when you take a bite of the creamy lavender and white chocolate mousse followed by a light crunch of the French macaron base, you realize you are. NUVO’s editorial team has come to the conclusion that the pastry chefs at this SoBro establishment are freaking wizards using magic to create food this incredible. 1101 E. 54th St., 317-820-5526, gallerypastryshop.com
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Hotel Tango Not only do they make some incredible local spirits that have won multiple awards, but they also happen to have one of the most comfortable tasting rooms you’ll ever find. The handmade stone fireplace is the centerpiece and in the cold winter months there is no better deterrent to the winter winds than sitting fireside and sipping one of the craft cocktails (it’s especially nice when they have warm drinks like spiked apple cider). It’s like relaxing in a ski lodge after a long day on the slopes. 702 Virginia Ave., 317-653-1806, hoteltangowhiskey.com
Tick Tock Lounge This little neighborhood bar is as classic as they come. During winter they light the place at night with string lights and the crowd is always jovial. The couch in the corner can be a comfortable spot to sip on a beer or cocktail. They always have their inhouse infused vodkas to choose from and in the winter it doesn’t get much better than their peppermint or coffee vodka options. It’s hard to describe exactly why it feels so comfy in the winter, but when you step through the door you’ll understand. 2602 E. 10th St., 317-634-8625
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The Jazz Kitchen
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Jazz and winter have always gone hand and hand in my mind. When snow is falling there is undoubtedly some jazz playing through my headphones and while that is nice, there is no substitute for a live jazz performance. The dark room is always filled with a comforting hum from the crowd until the band strikes their first chords. The Cajun-inspired food is warming and goes perfectly with an adult beverage or two, helping deter your mind from the cold outside.
This little spot in Broad Ripple may just be my favorite bar, especially during the week when it’s slower and quiet. The dark, polished wood details in the small, warm room make this easily one of the most comfortable places to grab a drink in the city. Sit in the window well near the front, order one of their well-made cocktails and enjoy a quiet, convivial night with a few friends by the fireplace. If it is a busier night, I suggest heading downstairs where there is a good chance you’ll find a live folk band playing some tunes to a small crowd.
5377 N. College Ave, 317-253-4900, thejazzkitchen.com
Kaffeine Coffee Co. It was hard to decide whether this should go under the new restaurant section or this one, because it is new, and it’s also so darn comfy. As you can see, it made it to the comfortable area, and it’s because the people behind Kaffeine have created a truly comforting space to serve ridiculously good coffee in. After years of serving Indy out of their food truck, these folks opened a brick-and-mortar spot and now you have no reason not to get your caffeine fix here every day. 707 Fulton St., 317-201-4882, kaffeinecoffee.com
Late Harvest Kitchen This is proof that you can be cozy and highend at the same time. Despite being in a strip mall at Keystone at the Crossing, Late Harvest has one of the best kitchens in the city and their bar program is just as high-caliber. Their menu is always kept seasonal and interesting, utilizing ingredients that are local to create dishes that fit the weather. Chef Ryan Nelson makes sure this is more than just a comfortable place to eat comfort food; it is a comfortable place to eat an intriguing and thoughtful meal that happens to be comforting. 8605 River Crossing, 317-663-8063, lateharvestkitchen.com
The Legend This place is made for the colder months, the food is so comforting on its own and the
Geeks Seafood, Salad and Sandwiches This little spot snuck into the building in Broad Ripple that was Dagwood’s Deli & Sub Shop and then Greek’s Pizzeria. While the building hasn’t done well in the past, there also aren’t many options for seafood in Broad Ripple. Pair that with awesome customer service, which is an underrated, but highly important aspect of any dining experience, and that is exactly why Geeks might finally stick around in this seeming black hole. In case you’re not a seafood fan, Geeks also happens to serve one of the best Philly cheesesteak sandwiches you’ll ever come across outside of Philly, and that compliment doesn’t come lightly. 6336 Guilford Ave., 317-493-1884
added warmth of the dining room makes it a must-stop during the winter. For years The Legend has been serving homemade comfort food and there is no better way to spend a winter’s day than enjoying a healthy helping of their Not-Your-Mom’s Meatloaf and a few glasses of dark red wine. It truly makes for a magical evening when there is snow fluttering down onto the sidewalk out front. 5614 E. Washington St. , 317-536-2028, legendirvingtoncafe.com
Mama Carolla’s There is something about the old world Italian charm of this place and its food that helps take that coldness out of your bones during the winter. It truly is one of the most romantic places in the city and it definitely lends itself to that romantic idea of winter and snow and wrapping up in a warm blanket by the fire that films, songs and stories tell us; it helps us forget just how terrible it is to drive in the snow and walk in the snow. Let Mama coddle you into that sense of winter whimsy. 1031 E. 54th St., 317-259-9412, mamacarollas.com
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Red Key Tavern The Red Key is the quintessential neighborhood drinking hole and its old-school charm makes it easily one of the best bars in town. It doesn’t get much better than sitting in one of the well-worn chairs and listening to the crooners on the antique jukebox while drinking a beer or two and watching the snow drift down outside. Add to this the always enjoyable and friendly crowd and you’ve got the makings for a warm winter’s eve. 5170 N. College Ave.; 317-283-4601, redkeytavern.com
Pioneer Pioneer is a place that could be on a hundred different lists because it’s so good in so many ways. After years of seeing this space on Fountain Square boarded up, it is nice to be able to walk in on a cold winter night, order a beer, get a massive plate of house-made sausage and enjoy the dark coziness of the place. If they happen to have a live band that night, even better. 1110 Shelby St., 317-986-6761, pioneerindy.com
6331 Guilford Ave., 317-255-5159, cornerwinebar.com
WINTER MARKETS Sometimes, especially in winter time, the best way to eat is simply by making a homemade meal and sharing it with friends and family. While you’re at it, why not support some of Indianapolis’ fine local merchants by getting your produce from them instead of big national chains?
Claus’ German Sausages & Meat Market At 103 years in business, Claus’ is undoubtedly the longest-running meat market in the city, and for that fact they have a staunch group of regulars that stand by this Indiana landmark. It is also the most wallet-friendly option in the city (bring cash, so you don’t have to pay the 3 percent credit card charge), and with a huge variety of meats and the ability to easily customize your order, it is the perfect place to stock up. 1845 S. Shelby St., 317-632-1963, clausgermansausageandmeats.com
Georgetown Market For 43 years this family-owned place has served families local produce and meat year-round. Unlike other place on this list, Georgetown Market feels and looks more like a traditional grocery store, and for that reason alone it is easier to do a full shopping trip here. It’s basically like shopping at Whole Foods, but instead of putting money
in the pockets of a huge national chain, you’re supporting local people, and that is something you can feel good about while you’re serving your family this winter. 4375 Georgetown Road, 317-293-9525, georgetownmarket.com
My personal favorite is the beer-marinated spareribs recipe, because mixing meat and beer is my favorite American pastime. 111 W. Main St. (Carmel), 317-846-8877, joesbutchershop.com
1125 E. Brookside Ave., growingplacesindy.com
Kincaid’s has quality meats, and they’ve been running for just short of that century mark, so they know what they’re doing. Their handstuffed sausages are literally the best thing you could bring home to cook for your family; whether you’re using them for a winter breakfast of biscuits and sausage gravy or if you like to cook them with apples, onions and potatoes, they truly are a thing of beauty. Plus, if you’re doing winter right, you need to get some ground beef for that pot of spicy chili you keep in your fridge, ready to be warmed up at a moment’s notice all winter long.
Joe’s Butcher Shop
5605 N. Illinois St., 317-255-5497, lekincaidmeats.com
This is truly your one-stop shop during the winter to get all of your fresh produce and locally crafted food and drink products. There are dozens of vendors every Saturday purveying their handcrafted and locally grown goods. Stop by, pick up some freshness and take it home to cook for your family; they’ll appreciate the quality and flavor of the dishes you can create. The market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November 12, 2016 through April 29, 2017.
Located in the trendy Carmel Arts & Design District, Joe’s is a haven for the Ron Swanson in all of us that simply needs a good selection of meats in unassuming refrigerated glass cases. The coolest part about this place is an addition on their website that is beyond useful, especially for when we want something more than a simply grilled pork chop. Joe’s has graciously provided free recipes to try out at home, including more than 20 pork options.
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L. E. Kincaid & Sons Indy Winter Farmers Market
Locally Grown Gardens Yes, you’re most likely here for the pie, and you should be. But it is also another place to swing in for some fresh, local, seasonal produce to take home for a winter feast. If you happen to take one of those heavenly pies to your family, they’ll love you just that much more. If you’re in no mood to cook, but still want fresh, comforting food to take home to
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Goose the Market Possibly the most talked about, highly praised establishment in the city of Indianapolis, following the idea that “real meat has a tale,” the Eleys have created an Indiana staple with Goose the Market and its wholesaler counterpart, The Smoking Goose. Their popularity with the community stems from their incredible customer service and, at a close second, their extensive choice of charcuterie options, including the fan favorite Delaware Fireball. This signature salumi, made from coarse ground pork, is a little ball of fire packed with crushed chili, espelette pepper and garlic. Grab a bottle of beaujolais from the wine cellar and dig in. 2503 N. Delaware St., 317-924-4944, goosethemarket.com
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the family, get some of that delicious pulled pork you smell coming off the grill and take it home by the pound. 1050 E. 54th St, 317-255-8555, locallygrowngardens.com
it is a wonderful addition to this burgeoning neighborhood. It’s the perfect place for Eastsiders to get good, healthy ingredients to cook a meal for their families this winter. 120 S. Audubon Road, 317-991-3133, tynerpondmarket.com
Pogue’s Run Grocer
865 Massachusetts Ave. Open 7 Days a week Store: 317-797-4254 Cleanse Line: 317-344-9398 www.naturalbornjuicers.com
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One of Indy’s best little sandwich shops that also happens to have a great selection of local and sustainable produce and meat. Of course, you can get their prepared foods (especially the vegan offerings), which are better than some well-subscribed fancy lunch joints in town. But, if you’re looking to prepare a nice homemade meal for you and yours, they will have everything you need, especially if you like to stick to the idea of eating the seasons. They even have you covered with beer and wine and almost always have a decent selection of local six-packs to take home. 2828 E. 10th St., 317-426-4963, poguesrungrocer.org
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Tyner Pond Market This is Indy’s newest artisanal grocery and it comes from the owners of Clustertruck, The Mug, Griggsby’s Station and most importantly Tyner Pond Farms. Located in historic Irvington, Tyner Pond Market is bringing fresh produce and locally sourced meat to an area that has been underserved for years and
FOOD TO KEEP YOU WARM Soupy, stewy and spicy are the keys to a warming meal. Even though these may not all seem exactly like winter meals, there is no doubt that they will leave you feeling nice and toasty on those cold winter days.
Carniceria Guanajuato Tucked into the back of a Latin market, the restaurant in Carniceria Guanajuato serves some of the best, truly authentic Mexican food in Indy. If burritos and tacos are your thing, then you will not be disappointed. But if you’re looking to warm up, it’s all about that menudo and pozole. These Mexican soups have such rich and flavorful broths and the flavors are out of this world. And you can always go for a beer to help wash down the spiciness; they have plenty of Mexican and domestics. 5210 W. Pike Plaza Road, 317-490-5060
Circle City Soups It’s all in the name; the soups here are incredible, warming and fresh. Their hours tend to
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The quick and easy way to do this market is to order their daily sandwich, or since it’s winter, their daily soup from Circle City Soups and a cold brew coffee out of their fridge. They also have some of the best local produce available and the incredible amount of options for groceries makes it the perfect place to stop in and shop local and eat local. Finally, the best part is the cheese selection; it’s not huge, but the owner used to work at Trader’s Point Creamery and he knows his cheese. 1015 Virginia Ave., 317-737-2653, wildwoodmarket.com
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Egg Roll #1 Pho-ck yes! This little spot off Emerson Avenue doesn’t seem like much, but their pho is consistently some of the best in the city. You can’t beat a bowl of steaming, spicy broth with noodles and meat. Add in all of your favorite toppings and dig in, stop when you can no longer breathe and when all of the cold winter air is out of your bones. 4540 S. Emerson Ave., 317-787-2225, eggroll1.com
be a bit funky unless you work downtown, which if you do, this is your new lunch spot. They have a morning menu that includes croissant breakfast sandwiches. You can also ask (nicely) breakfast chef Angela Osborn to make you something special. And while that is something worth trying, you’ll be coming back time and again for their options like roasted red pepper and goat cheese soup and brown butter mushroom with gorgonzola. Check their Facebook for their daily line up.
Ralph’s Great Divide
222 E. Market St., 317-956-2395
This little off-the-beaten-path neighborhood steakhouse is on the map for two big reasons: the “Hot Pot Aug” (potato soup au gratin) and “Hot Pot Pig” (potato soup with bacon and hot pepper cheese). Oh, and they’re also famous for their chili. This is a kid-free restaurant, which may turn some people off, but the fact is it’s the perfect place to come and enjoy a beer (and another one) and that oh-so-good and warm soup on a winter’s night.
John’s Famous Stew
743 E. New York St., 317-637-2192, ralphsgreatdivide.com
It’s been here since time immemorial, but there’s a good chance you’ve never been — unless of course you’re a regular, of which there are many. If the name of the place doesn’t give it away, this is a place to get stew. There are different options and, like the restaurant, they have straightforward names. (Hemingway would have loved the person that authored this menu.) You’ve got “Mild Stew,” “Medium Stew” and the favorite, the “Hot Stew” which is described as simply “very highly spiced.” The restaurant also serves some true Hoosier cooking, like tenderloins and fresh pie and anything else that would look at home on a farmhouse table. 1146 Kentucky Ave., 317-636-6212
Ramen Ray Since it opened the place has been packed nearly every evening as they push out bowl after bowl of delicious, steamy bowls of ramen. It took a long time for this joint to open, but now that it’s here it is a hit. Some people will tell you it’s pricey, but I promise you for ramen noodles it really isn’t. For this quality of noodles alone it is a timely process, add to that the fresh broth made every day and you have a high-cost meal in front of you. Enjoy it, we’re lucky to have it here. 5628 E. 71st St., 317-288-7120, facebook.com/ramenrayindy
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Activities This Year Include
• Meet the Clauses at Saint Nicholas Haus • Santa Arriving on the Fire Truck • Silly Safaris with a LIVE Reindeer • Children’s Activity Tent • Concert on the Porch • Beer & Food Trucks
• Christmas Market with Vendors 12:00 - 5:00 pm • Tree Lighting at 6:00 pm • Thomas Wayne Pruitt at 3:00 pm • “The Flying Toaster” Concert at 7:00pm
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Since taking over the old Rook location, Spice Box has warmed many tummies and mouths. Spice heads, start your stomachs. Doling out dishes for carnivores, vegetarians and vegans alike, they have something for everyone. if it’s that heat factor you need, it’s all about those chicken tikki spice wraps with their spicy chutney and a mango lassi. 719 Virginia Ave., 317-759-5828, spiceboxindy.com
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Technically it’s not new, it just moved a few blocks up Virginia Avenue, but so much has changed from the original bánh mì shop. The changes include a bigger kitchen, a much more chic spot and a top-notch menu. Everything on this Asian street food menu will blow your taste buds, minds. The crispy pigs’ ears are a crunchy, delicious treat. If you’ve never had skullhead prawns, they’re a must-try and the karaage rice bowl with a 63 degree egg is superb. The menu is everevolving, but we can promise whenever you get there there will be something spicy on the menu for you to dig into.
This just happens to be the one place I’ve found to have my favorite Thai dish, but I easily could have substituted this with Siam Square, Bangkok Restaurant and Jazz, the list goes on. The fact is Thai restaurants almost always have flavor-filled options. But, out of all of the dishes I’ve had, my goto is the Laad Nar at Thai Spice with tofu; it is spicy, savory and umami. So good.
501 Virginia Ave. #101, 317-737-2293, rookindy.com
Shalimar A $7.99 Indian buffet full of piquant offerings like Tandoori chicken, saag paneer, Punjabi bhaji and plenty of other sapid, vibrant dishes is the perfect way to spend your money and get your fill. Finish it off with some Indian masala tea or a Maharaja beer (it’s five o’clock somewhere) and you’ll feel like you’ve gotta get back to the Darjeeling Limited before you’re left at this stop. 1043 Broad Ripple Ave.; 317-465-1100, shalimarindianapolis.com
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2220 E. County Line Road (Greenwood), 317-881-2243, thaispiceindy.com
Sawasdee While there are dozens of spicy, warming dishes on this menu (it’s Thai food for Chrissake) the reason you’re going here is for that lunchtime glass noodle soup — #21. This spicy, savory concoction of chicken (unless you do the vegetarian option), a mess of veggies and thin, clear noodles is a thing of beauty. You know those books everyone loved in the late ’90s, Chicken Soup for the Ferret Owner’s Soul, etc? Well, this is the only chicken soup your soul actually needs. 1222 W. 86th St., 317-844- 9451, sawasdeeindy.net
Stacked Pickle
Taste of Havana
Sometimes all you want is a bowl of standard, straightforward chili for a decent price. This local chain serves just that, and at $1.99 for a cup, it won’t break the bank. It also happens to help make one of the most warming appetizers in the city when you pour it in a steaming bowl of queso, for some chili con queso. But the best way to eat it is by ordering a Big Pickle Burger and topping it with some chili out of your bowl — yum.
There is just too much good about this place, starting with the jovial, welcoming owner George and his family; there truly aren’t enough restaurant owners like him, and his persona is just one part of this place that will keep you coming back time and time again. The other part is the food, and it is just as enjoyable as George. While the go-to is the classic Cuban sandwich, you can’t miss out on that black bean soup; it’s oh-so-tasty and warm, and the perfect side to a half sandwich and a cortado.
Various Locations, stackedpickle.com
815 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-559- 4369, tasteofhavanaindy.com
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44 Virginia Ave., 317-220- 8211, subitosoups.com
Upland Brewing Tap Room Sure, they make beer and they make good beer, and beer itself can be warming. But, a quick trip up to Carmel to their tap room will show that they make damn good food too, and the peak of their food options is the buffalo chili. It uses local Indiana buffalo and mixes with beans, veggies, chiles and the final touch of Bad Elmer’s Porter to make one of the best chilis you’ll find in this city. And what food is more warming than a bowl of chili? 820 E. 116th St., Carmel, 317-564- 3400, uplandbeer.com
Yats I’m pretty sure their chili-cheese étouffée is certifiably an addictive drug. Everything here is warm and comforting, and when you add some of their signature hot sauce to it, it’s like wearing a blanket on the inside. An added bonus: They have options for vegans too, like the vegan white chili, so you don’t have to eat meat to eat cheap. Multiple Locations; yatscajuncreole.com
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Classic lunch sandwich offerings like Cubans and chicken Caesar wraps are on the menu, but if you’re doing it right, you’ll be getting one of their soups. The lobster bisque is pretty much famous, so make sure to check the soup schedule on their website to make sure it will be on the menu when you head in. But if you happen to not be a lobster person, each soup here is as good as the last. One thing to keep in mind is they have no tables inside, so you’ll be getting it to go, which is the only downfall of the place during the cold winter months.
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For some, the holidays can be awful. Yeah, I know you aren’t supposed to say that, but sometimes with the stress of family, unrealistic expectations brought on by a consumerist system and a general lack of vitamin D — it can be a lot. So that’s why we made this guide for you: to break the norm of your holiday traditions (and add some new ones).
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Indianapolis Children’s Choir: Celebrate the Season ........... 22 A Christmas Carol .................. 20 A Very Phoenix Xmas 11..... 20
You will find the classics like the IRT’s Christmas Carol, but you’ll also see new events like Motus’ emerging choreographer showcase. And you might also notice that a lot of these events are super cheap or free. That’s on purpose! We want everyone to be able to go try something new in Indy’s arts world without restriction. By no means is this a complete list. There are lots of other killer events happening every week. Check back in with NUVO on Wednesdays (and at nuvo.net all the time) for details on those. And if you see something that you think deserves our attention or a story that needs told, reach out at editors@nuvo.net
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Kheprw Institute, 3549 Boulevard Pl., $5, all-ages
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, $17 for members, $20 for non-member, all-ages
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Fourth Friday of every month, 8 & 9 p.m., Once a month there is a short form improv show at Spotlight Players. It’s the perfect intro to the off-the-cuff world of improv. Based all on audience suggestion, this show can lead to some pretty funny detours. Spotlight Players, 524 Main Street, Beech Grove, 317-767-2774, $10, all-ages
Launchpad Long Form Improv First Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m, Launchpad is one of Indy’s newer long form improvisational comedy houses. When shows gear up-three groups perform 20 minute sets, with “special surprises” throughout. The show is hosted by Jason Adams. Indy Eleven Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., 317-522-8099, $10, all-ages
As I Recall Storytelling Guild Third Wednesday of every month, 2 – 4 p.m., Stephen King once said: “I think the best stories always end up being about the people rather than the event.” The folks at this storytelling event might agree. Whether you have a family story or just something burning to get off your chest (in narrative form of course), then this is your speed. Professional storytellers Sandra Harris and Ken Oguss host. Listeners are welcome too. Glendale Library, 6101 N. Keystone Ave., 317-576-9848, FREE, all-ages
ComedySportz battles Thursdays – Saturdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m., One of the most reliably funny things to do in Indy, ComedySportz’s import takes on an organized structure of teams facing off. ComedySportz Indianapolis has won two national competitions and can deliver every time. CSz Indianapolis, 721 Massachusetts Ave., 317-951-8499, $16 Adults, $14 Students, $10 seats every Thursday, all-ages
Follow the North Star Thursdays – Saturdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., through Nov. 19, Conner Prairie is putting on a museum theater
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Fourth Friday of every month, 7 p.m., It’s no secret that Indy’s spoken word scene has grown and OmniMic has been delivering. The monthly open mic is held at the KI EcoCenter and focuses on providing a multigenerational and diverse lineup. The open mic isn’t limited to spoken word though, it covers everything from poetry to live music and comedy.
show that tells the story of social attitudes toward African-Americans in pre-Civil War Indiana. According to the folks at Conner Prairie, “Participants travel back to the year 1836 and assume the role of fugitive slaves seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad through the state. Traveling as a group, participants encounter a variety of characters, ranging from sympathetic allies to racist antagonists. This program is a powerful experience that generates empathy, provokes discussion and immerses participants in this important part of our nation’s history.”
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Through Nov. 20, various times, The Phoenix Theatre is gearing up for their big move away from their Mass Ave home, but they haven’t slowed down their season because of it. Static is written by their playwright-in-residence Tom Horan. The story takes place 20 years after the characters Walter and Millie have died. A woman moves into the abandoned house where she finds Walter’s tape recorder. She became enraptured with the tapes and understanding the couple who used to live there. She realizes that one of the tapes is missing and she becomes obsessed with tracking it down. (Pun not intended.) Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., prices vary, all-ages
Cabaret through Nov. 20, various times, The Actors Theatre of Indiana is putting on a show based in the Kit Kat Klub in true cabaret fashion in pre-WWII Germany. The setting adds to the tension of the show because of the danger in the air of Berlin at the time. The show will feature songs like “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Mein Herr,” “Maybe This Time,” “The Money Song and Two Ladies.” Actors Theatre of Indiana, 355 City Center Drive, Carmel, prices vary, all-ages
Basic Watercolor Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m., through Dec. 14, This intro to watercolor class is exactly what you need to master a medium that is notoriously hard for beginners. The sessions cover everything from exploring textures to mixing colors and composition. The instructor will give demonstrations and feedback to cater to any learning style. If you are anything like this arts editor, you have to try it yourself and fail before you learn a damn thing. Students do need to bring their own materials to this class, but no worries, you aren’t flying blind. There will be a list of what to get before the first day. It’s like back-to-school shopping for adults! Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, 317-327-7135, Ages 18+, $60 for 6 classes, all-ages
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Rania Matar: Becoming Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., through Nov. 26 Rania Matar will be showing portraits of women and girls from Lebanon and the U.S. The show will address the universal experience of aging. Pictura Gallery, 122 W. 6th St., Bloomington, FREE, all-ages
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Librería Donceles: Pablo Helguera
Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
through Dec. 20, various times, Librería Donceles is a traveling bookstore and installation that was founded by Pablo Helguera. At each stop, Helguera makes sure that it’s the sole Spanish-language used bookstore in that city. Viewers are allowed to purchase one book at a price they set, and with over 20,000 titles that is a tall order. The exhibit is intended to highlight “equity through the physical presence of a bookstore,” according to chief Big Car curator Shauta Marsh. Our own Dan Grossman interviewed Helguera, who told him: “I am an avid used bookstore fan and a bibliophile. Also, as a Latin American artist and writer, I can’t help but notice the scarcity of Spanish-language books in the U.S., despite the fact that there are millions of Latinos in the country. The last Spanish-language bookstore in New York City, where there are more than 2 million Latinos, closed in 2007. So I felt it was important, as an act of resistance and promotion of the Spanish language, to open one of my own — and show in this climate of cultural stereotyping that every culture is very intellectually complex — that it produces philosophy, science and literature.”
Various times, Remember live radio shows? No? What about live podcast recordings? This combines the best of both with the narrative-style storytelling of Hitchcock.
Nov. 12, 3 – 5 p.m. It’s all about the syntax. This series of shows — if you haven’t seen it yet — focuses on eight artists who bring together language games in their text-based imagery. According to the A\M cultural collective: “These artists consider how we engage with language and, more specifically, how we construct meaning. With syntax operating as the curatorial framework and structure for this longform exhibition, Syntax Season as a whole will function as grammatology of sorts, a collection and study of the disparate visual approaches that these eight artists take. Like aphorisms that accrue meaning in aggregate, each body of work constructs a worldview that, when contextualized amongst themselves, relies on a set of internal rules and certain semantic logic.”
ListenHear, 2620 Shelby St., FREE, all-ages
PRINTtEXT, 652 E. 52nd St., FREE, all-ages
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The Museum of Estrangement: Collection Period Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. through Dec. 21, Alright, this one isn’t an exhibit that’s up and running yet, but we thought it was intriguing. Big Car is collecting items from your failed relationships. Yeah, you read that right. They want letters, photos, objects and interviews from your past. “Maybe it’s a lost love, best friend, boss or parent/sibling you won’t see or interact with again? Whatever has ailed you or others emotionally, we are accepting your mementos from estrangements now through December 21,” Shauta Marsh noted. The project will open in the winter. Tube Factory Artspace, 1125 S. Cruft St., 317-450-6630, FREE, all-ages
Cultivate: An Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase 8 p.m., Motus Dance will be letting some new choreographers have a chance to shine in Cultivate: An emerging Choreographer’s Showcase. The shared show has been hosted by Motus, who provided the rehearsal space, peer feedback, promotion and performance space.
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Basile Opera Center, 4011 N Pennsylvania St., all-ages
A Christmas Carol Various times, It’s a classic story and you can nearly set your watch by it in Indy. The Naptown tradition has been going strong for years and boasts some of Indy’s most well-known actors.
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Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., prices vary, all-ages
Christmas at Lilly House: Holiday in Bloom Museum hours, It’s a holiday tradition! The IMA goes all out for this one by adding live holiday plants to already beautiful grounds. The historic Lilly House and Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse will be filled with poinsettias, amaryllises, cyclamens and paper whites. Also, Karl Unnasch’s 50-foot tree of toys will be on the Lilly House lawn. It’s basically the easiest Christmas card setting you could want.
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IMA, 4000 Michigan Road, $18, free for IMA members, imamuseum.org
A Very Phoenix Xmas 11: I’m Dreaming of an Intersectionally Thoughtful, Multicultural Winter Holiday Various times, The show is different every year, with songs, acts and characters that are world premieres. The Phoenix is pretty good about keeping the surprises under wraps so check back in with NUVO and NUVO.net for a review.
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Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., prices vary, all-ages
A Christmas Carol: Unscripted, Various times, It’s the Christmas Carol characters, but not like you would expect. Try Scrooge as a food truck owner instead of a moneylender. Or Tiny Tim with a different ending line. The improv crew at CSz Indianapolis will retell the traditional holiday story. “The late-night Friday spots are some of my favorites to perform,” says Jeff Clawson, improviser and CSz member. “Audiences and performers go all-out to be as over-the-top as possible, and when it’s combined with such a beloved story as A Christmas Carol, you get all of the mischievous laughs without sacrificing the fun holiday spirit.”
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ComedySportz Indianapolis, 721 Massachusetts Ave., indycomedysportz.com, $10 - $14, all-ages
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Vik Muniz Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., through Feb. 5, If you have never seen the work of Vik Muniz, you are missing out. This exhibit is one of the best that IU has brought to Indiana. Muniz uses objects to create famous portrait collages. They can be anything from hundreds of plastic toy soldiers creating a profile, to large objects like traffic cones and lawn chairs — like in Vik’s famous self-portrait. The objects are arranged to get the same level of detail and shadow that you might see in a pencil drawing. Then they are photographed from above. Don’t miss this chance to see a renowned artist. Indiana University Art Museum, 1133 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, FREE, all-ages
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Meghan Daum
Artist Talk: Michael Jordan, aka ALKEMI
7:30 p.m., Part of the Visiting Author Series at Butler, Meghan Daum is the author of four books. One of these is her recent collection of original essays The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion, which won the 2015 PEN Center USA Award for creative nonfiction. She is also the editor of The New York Times bestseller Selfish, Shallow & Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not To Have Kids.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Michael Jordan, the artist chosen by famous Hoosier poet Mari Evans to paint her mural on Mass Ave. He will be talking about his work, philosophy and the mural, as a professional artist and poet who has called Indy home for over 40 years. He has shown with the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History, Indiana Black Expo Fine Arts Pavilion, Crispus Attucks African American Museum, Jefferson Gallery and more.
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Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., FREE, all-ages
DECEMBER Cheers! Art and Brew Tour Second Thursday of the month, 5:45 p.m. (first one in this time period is Dec. 8), Have you ever noticed the connections to libations in the IMA? Neither had we until this. The tour starts with tastings from Sun King, then takes you through the museum to see things like “shaken not stirred” and “beer for breakfast.” According to the IMA the tours shows “the behind-the-scenes story of libations through the ages.” After, the Indy Brew Bus takes you to sample two additional breweries. IMA, 4000 Michigan Road, $45, imamuseum.org/cheers
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Tube Factory Artspace, 1125 S. Cruft St., FREE, all-ages
Indianapolis Children’s Choir: Celebrate the Season 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., The younger choirs will be ushering in the holidays with classical and pop music. The participating choirs include: Indianapolis Youth Chorale, Octavo, Boone County Children’s Choir, Carmel Children’s Choir, Fishers Children’s Choir, Hendricks County Children’s Choir, Henry County Children’s Choir and Johnson County Children’s Choir.
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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St., prices vary, all-ages
Handel’s Messiah
How to Use a Knife
7:30 p.m., Eric Stark will conduct the Symphonic Choir and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in a one-night performance. The Baroque piece will be a cheers to Stark’s 15th year as Artistic Director of the Choir.
Various times, As a National New Play Network rolling world premiere, this play follows the story of Chef George, who is trying to turn his life around in a New York kitchen. Soon the immigration authorities come, and it’s clear that more than his own life is at risk.
Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel, $28-$78, all-ages
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Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., prices vary
Countdown to Noon
It Shoulda Been You
10 a.m., Most young kids can’t make it to the midnight countdown (not without a fight anyway), so the Countdown to Noon is perfect. It’s the same fun and celebration without the late night. There will be music from Grammy-nominated Zak Morgan.
Various times, The story follows a nontraditional spin on a traditional wedding ceremony. This will be the Indiana premiere for the show that originally starred Tony Award-winner Tyne Daly and directed by Emmy-and Tony Award-winner, David Hyde Pierce. According to theater reviewer Ben Brantley with The New York Times, “In other ways, Shoulda feels more like a product of the mid-20th century, when middle-class sex comedies had both a wholesome twinkle and a dirty leer. Think of plays like The Tunnel of Love and Any Wednesday, or television series like Love American Style.”
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., included with museum admission, all-ages
JANUARY Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Various times, Based on the famous movie, this play is set in 1967 and addresses the racial tension of the time. The Drayton family is confronted with their own beliefs throughout a family dinner where their daughter brings home her fiancé who is African American (they are white).
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Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., prices vary, all-ages
Music of the Earth Festival Various times, Krzysztof Urbanski is bringing the celestial back to the ISO. This collection of music was “inspired by the majesty of our planet.” It will include Strauss’ epic Alpine Symphony and Mahler’s “The Song of the Earth.”
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Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, prices vary, all-ages
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra: Classical Concert 3 p.m., The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will be showing off their wealth of talent. And these kids really do have it. The MYO is one of the best opportunities for young musicians in Indy. They target inner-city IPS schools, but any student is welcome to join. This final concert is the result of days of practice and learning from ISO members. Founder and artistic director Betty Perry once told NUVO: “Art education, for me, was a way to understand how I process or how I learn. That is our goal: to help out children and how they learn. Many children do not process through the left brain; they need the right brain to help them relate to the subjects of STEM. It’s vital.”
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Actors Theatre of Indiana, 355 City Center Drive, Carmel, Prices Vary
American Pianists Awards: Drew Petersen 3:30 - 5 p.m., The American Pianists Awards only roll around once every fur years, and when they do it’s one of the more coveted awards in music. While it’s not an actual cash payout the winner of this award receives $100,000 worth of career assistance. Over five months each of the finalists for this prize makes a round to Indy for a performance. This show will be Drew Peterson, 22, for a solo show and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5.
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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., $10 - $30
FEBRUARY DIVAS: DK Dances to Music Divas Various times, This show had its trial run at Indy Fringe this year. When we saw it there were some great standouts. Highlights included “First Touch” choreographed by Jillian Godwin, “Edge of Seventeen” by Missy Trulock and “Enlightenment” by Timothy June — all of which are based on influential “divas” in music. They will be performing to the music of Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin and more.
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Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., $20 - $45
Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, FREE
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Sure, as the weather begins to chill our bones, it’s tempting to sit at home and veg out in front of Netflix. But there is plenty to get out and do this winter when it comes to the local film scene.
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Of course, the Historic Artcraft Theatre is always a reliable source for cinematic examples of the holiday spirit. That beautiful old theater will be screening a slew of Christmas classics old and new. But this season has plenty of treats in store that transcend the holidays.
PIECES OF CINEMA WITH HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Holidays at the Historic Artcraft Theatre................................... 27 IMA’s Winter Film Festival.......................................................................... 28
IU Cinema is another place to look for rich slices of cinema this winter. In addition to bringing in renowned auteurs like Kelly Reichardt (Certain Women, Wendy and Lucy), the theater will be showcasing the work of students and regional filmmakers. Of course, the IMA is always worth keeping an eye on as well. (In addition to the Winter Nights Film Series, it will host a film festival with selections from the Teen Arts Council.) This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what this season has to offer in cinematic treats. So grab your jacket, get a cup of coffee and brave the bitter cold to bask in the warmth of movie magic this winter.
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Listed on the Indiana State Register of Historic Places, the elegant Artcraft Theatre is gifting Indy with a great lineup of Christmas classics this winter. So head on down to Franklin and bask in the warmth of old-fashioned cinema that radiates with the holiday spirit. These are films your whole family will love. Sure, you’ve probably grown accustomed to these movies serving as background noise while you hang out at home with your family during the holidays, but seeing them on the big screen will resensitize you to their magic. The Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 North Main Street (Franklin), $5 adult, $4 senior/student, $3 kids 12 and under, historicartcrafttheatre.org
harrowing yet heartfelt and hopeful look at family drama and financial struggles. Bring a box of Kleenex.
Christmas Vacation December 16 and 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day; December 18 at 2 p.m. only. This film is like the crude cousin of It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s also about a family man (Chevy Chase) striving to give his family a perfect Christmas while also facing emotional and financial difficulties. You probably won’t cry during this one, but you’ll definitely laugh your ass off.
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2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Set in a holiday entertainment venue, this classic 1942 musical gave birth to the song “White Christmas,” which is always an earworm this time of year. Starring song-anddance men Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Holiday Inn is an enchanting spectacle — a staple of the holiday season.
6:30 p.m. “An exploration of contemporary liberal masculinity,” this film follows two old friends as they reunite for a weekend camping trip in the Cascade mountain range. Mark (Daniel London) is a working man and father-to-be while Kurt (Will Oldham) is a free-spirited hippie type. Their worlds collide in a way that changes both men long after the weekend getaway. The soundtrack from Yo La Tengo beautifully underscores their emotional journey.
Elf
Certain Women
Holiday Inn
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2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Released in 2003, Elf might be the youngest Christmas classic we have right now. It seems to secure its place in holiday film history more firmly every year. As we all know, Will Ferrell stars as a human raised by elves in this quirky, refreshingly wholesome comedy, which finds him leaving the North Pole and setting off for New York City in search of his father (James Caan, in a hilariously deadpan performance). You’ll definitely want to introduce your kids to this one.
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December 2 and 3, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day; December 4 at 2 p.m. only. This film usually sells out at the Artcraft, so it will have five showings this year! You’ve probably seen this one a billion times already, but it never gets old. The tale of a boy’s dysfunctional family and his desperate desire for a Red Ryder BB gun, A Christmas Story is a perfect film, regardless of when you watch it. It’s a charming treat for all ages.
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December 9 and 10, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day; December 11 at 2 p.m. only. This one is getting five showings as well! If you don’t cry like a baby at this film, your heart is made of stone and you’ll be receiving a lump of coal in your stocking this Christmas. Of course, Jimmy Stewart plays a small-town banker in this
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6:30 p.m. Reichardt will be in attendance for the screening of this film, her directorial debut from 1994. Shot in her hometown of Dade County, Florida, this “sun-drenched film noir” follows a troubled housewife (Lisa Bowman) and a slacker named Lee (Larry Fessenden). Reichardt described the film as “a road movie without the road, a love story without the love and a crime story without the crime.” DEC
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7 p.m. Based on short stories by Maile Meloy, this film “gives us three distinct character studies of women in transition.” The cast is studded with stars, including Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart and Michelle Williams. As NUVO’s Ed Johnson-Ott wrote, “Reichardt’s tale is carefully observed and quiet. The people interact like most people do — even in crisis situations, they are not prone to grand speeches and polished repartee.” DEC
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9:30 p.m. This quietly unnerving drama follows three radical environmentalists: an organic farmer (Jesse Eisenberg), a “highsociety dropout” (Dakota Fanning) and an angry ex-Marine (Peter Sarsgaard). The film follows them as they prepare, execute and experience the shocking aftermath of what they hoped would be an influential act of violence — blowing up a dam. As IU Cinema
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states, “the film touches on provocative moral questions about the underside of idealism and the modern collision of values and violence.” Reichardt will be in attendance for this screening as well.
04 DEC
Wendy and Lucy
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6:30 p.m. The last film in IU Cinema’s Kelly Reichardt series, Wendy and Lucy “addresses issues of sympathy and generosity at the edges of American life, revealing the limits and depths of people’s duty to each other in tough times.” Michelle Williams stars as Wendy, a loner who drives to Alaska in the hopes of starting a new life with her dog, Lucy (Reichardt’s real-life dog). The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to become a critical darling in 2008 and one of the most highly regarded films of the decade.
Fall 2016 Student Films Showcase 6:30 p.m. This showcase sheds light on the movie magic happening all across the IU campus. Films in this program are curated from projects produced over the fall in multiple courses at the university. The final program and screening order will be posted closer to the dates of the series.
13 - 14 DEC
Kelly Reichardt: A Keen and Subtle Eye A highly regarded auteur in the indie film world, Kelly Reichardt is at the top of her game right now. Her most recent film is this year’s critically acclaimed drama, Certain Women, which stars Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart and Michelle Williams. Before and after her free lecture on December 2 at 3 p.m., IU Cinema will show some of Reichardt’s films, which “help us recognize the poetry, politics, struggle and beauty in our day-to-day lives.” IU Cinema, 1213 East 7th Street (Bloomington), $3 for all screenings, cinema.indiana.edu
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INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART Internet Cat Video Film Festival 7 p.m. each day. We’re all guilty of getting sucked into the vortex of cat videos online. This event takes our collective feline fanaticism and brings it to the big screen with a curated selection of cute, charming, laugh-out-loud hilarious cat clips. All screenings will feature a brief pre-show introduction with the festival’s curator and the man behind the popular Henri, Le Chat Noir series, Will Braden. Unfortunately, you can’t bring your furry friends to the event, but you’ll have even more love for them after you leave the theater.
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Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $12 for the public, $8 for members, imamuseum.org
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IU Cinema, 1213 East 7th Street (Bloomington), Free but ticketed, cinema.indiana.edu
IMA Winter Film Festival 12-9 p.m. Selected by the Teen Arts Council, this program of films starts with a series of holiday-themed short films followed by a screening of the wintry fairy tale Edward Scissorhands. It then ends with a bang — the action-packed anti-Christmas classic Die Hard. This holiday extravaganza will take place in the IMA’s Toby Theater.
17 DEC
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Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Single Film: $6 Members / $10 Public; AllDay Pass: $12 Members / $20 Public, imamuseum.org
January - March. Every Friday night throughout January and February, the IMA makes the bitter weather a little more bearable by bringing classic films back to the big screen. Moviegoers can escape the cold and cozy up in the museum’s Toby Theater for an excellent lineup of films. This year’s selections have yet to be announced, but past years have included such timeless masterpieces as Hoosiers and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. And each film is usually accompanied by some sort of “immersive activity” to get viewers in a mood that matches the movie. (The winter of 2015 included an outdoor screening of the Coen Brothers’ quirky crime comedy Fargo.) Most pre-screening activities will take place at 6 p.m. Stay tuned for the schedule of films, which is bound to include an embarrassment of riches. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $9 for the public, $6 for members and students, Special Series Package Deal: $71 for Public / $51 for IMA members (See all nine films and save 30 percent), imamuseum.org
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The Crimson Film Festival 7 p.m. This year marks the third annual Crimson Film Festival, which highlights the work of IU students and regional filmmakers each fall. The festival is organized by the Student Cinema Guild (SCG), an organization in which students can collaborate in preparation for work in the entertainment industry. Students write, direct, produce and screen their films, all while learning to “work together and grow as media creators.” SCG provides the support, equipment, monthly workshops and networking sessions necessary for its many aspiring visual artists and innovators.
12 DEC
IU Cinema, 1213 East 7th Street (Bloomington), Free but ticketed, cinema.indiana.edu
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Elvis Birthday Bash at Radio Radio .......................... 33 Tonic Ball in Fountain Square .............................. 31
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Mary J. Blige and Maxwell at Bankers LIfe ..........................................31 John Prine at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre ....................................31 Ms. Lauryn Hill at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre ...................................33
In some ways, I’m a lot like a bear in the winter. I stay inside dark, hot, cave-like places. Of course, we call those clubs, but you get the idea. The winter months are a perfect time to crowd into packed rock clubs in town and soak up the warmth of jazz, rock, pop, folk and R&B that’s coming through Indy in the next few months. Sure, we’re enjoying a bit of unseasonal November warmth right now, but that will change oh-so-soon. As always, there are literally hundreds of events in Soundcheck weekly to complement this guide, so keep your eyes on our weekly issue for the most up-to-date shows. NUVO.net’s calendar is even more up-to-date, if you can possibly believe it. See you inside the rock caves, fellow bears.
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Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys at Radio Radio ..............31 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Palladium ......................32 A Holiday Tribute to The Carpenters ft. Heather Ramsey at the Warehouse ....................................................................33
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The 1975 7:30 p.m. English rockers The 1975 snapped into our consciousness after they dropped 2013 single “Sex” — and they just claimed a Best Album award at the Q Awards earlier this month.
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Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Prices vary, all-ages
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys 9 a.m. Radio Radio is hosting fewer shows these days, but the shows they do book are all quality. That goes double for this country boogie band, who rightfully was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
16
NOV
Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $10, 21+
2016 Jazz Legacy Showcase 6:30 p.m. This showcase is such a big deal that Mayor Joe Hogsett declared the day it’s going down Jazz Legacy Day in Indianapolis. So what’s in store at the event? Scholarships from the Indy Jazz Foundation will be awarded to aspiring jazz scholars; Janice Stockhouse, of BLoomington North High School, will be honored as Jazz Educator of the Year; a piece of art commissioned by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and created by painter Rita Spalding will be unveiled; and of course, jazz music, by the Indianapolis Jazz Collective, will be enjoyed. We told you this was a big deal.
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Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave. $75, 21+
totally sold out. So if you grabbed a pair of tickets, good on you. If you didn’t, you’ll have to blast David Bowie, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Prince and the Beatles to compensate – since those are the bands Tonic artists will cover this year.
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Renee King, Megan Simonton 10 p.m. Two delicious Indy vocalists hit the stage for a night of neo-soul at the Kitchen. Take note: this is a later show.
18 NOV
Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. $10, 21+
Maxwell, Mary J. Blige 7 p.m. This King and Queen of Hearts tour date deserves the massive venue it’s been booked at.
19
NOV
Bankers LIfe Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Prices vary, all-ages
John Prine 8 p.m. The legendary Prine returns to the Midwest for a show in the beautiful Murat with his new album For Better, Or Worse. The 2016 release features all manner of hypertalented female vocalists, including Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Iris DeMent, Fiona Prine, Amanda Shires, Morgane Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack and more. Oh, now we’re fantasizing about what it would be like to see all of those performers in concert together and we can barely take it.
19
NOV
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Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., $62 - $102, all-ages
Protomartyr, Fred Thomas 9:30 p.m. Let’s recall how badass Protomartyr is by excerpting a portion of Harlan Kelly’s chat with singer Joe Casey from their last tour date in Bloomington.
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“NUVO: A lot of your lyrics read like poems to me. I really appreciated that they came in a booklet with your last record. Do you ever see yourself writing things specifically for the page? Or to read without music? CASEY: You know, not really. The reason why I include the books is because I know people wanna hear stuff and I don’t sing very clearly so sometimes things can get misheard. But it definitely helps to have. Like, I never write the lyrics ahead of time, like before the song is made. Usually the song is made and then I write the lyrics to fit the music . So I haven’t set out to write stuff ahead of time recently.” The Bishop, 123 S. Walnut St. (Bloomington) $12 in advance, $15 at door, 18+
Tonic Ball Times vary This yearly fundraiser for Second Helpings celebrates their 15th anniversary by being completely, entirely,
18 NOV
Andra Day 8 p.m. The queen Andra Day performed at the DNC just after a moving speech by Mothers of the Movement. We cried; you cried; we all clamored for more Andra Day. This show features Chloe & Halle as support.
19
NOV
The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., Prices vary, 21+
John Paul White 9 p.m. One half of the Civil Wars — who broke up after four Grammy wins in 2014 — comes to the Hi-Fi for a solo show. Both have moved on to solo projects, with White’s Beulah the most recent release between the two. On the fence about heading out to this show? If you dug the Civil Wars, you’ll dig this too. It’s cut from the same sonic mold.
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Carl Broemel, Dave Simonett 8 p.m. Two dudes from two hyperpopular bands break out solo for this show. Dave Simonett is a member of Minnesota bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles. Carl Broemel is the Indy-native-turned-Kentucky-mainstay in My
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Morning Jacket (although he now lives in Nashville). Broemel’s latest is a solo album called 4th of July, recorded with Richard Medek and Teddy Morgan at Creative Workshop. The Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave. Ste. 4 $15 in advance, $17 at door, 21+
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The Music of Prince 7:30 p.m. The tributes to the Purple One have ranged from teeny punk club memorials all the way up to this big rendition at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Prince deserves them all.
22 NOV
Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument CIrcle Prices vary, all-ages
Dirtbike, BBQT, Mystery Action 10 p.m. Have you been the State Street Pub yet? You should. And this show is the perfect place to start.
22 NOV
State Street Pub, 243 N. State Ave. , $5, 21+
Turkey Bash 2016 8 p.m. Get your local on with Brother O’ Brother, Native Shadows and Bullet Points as your Turkey Day pre-game.
23 NOV
Sinking Ship II, 4825 E. 96th St. , $5, 21+
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band 8 p.m. Our occasional advice columnist and official Favorite Nashville Blues Band Reverent Peyton’s Big Damn Band returns to the Vogue for their annual Black Friday show, which is a rip-roaring way to recover from the rigors of a holiday with family. We’ll buy the beer.
23 NOV
7:30 p.m. Glinda the Good Winch. Doralee Rhodes. Brooke Ashton. These are the Broadway roles that catapulted Megan Hilty to musical heights, which she followed up with a variety of TV and film roles, including a role as Ivy Lynn on cult-favorite musical drama Smash. You’ll get the chance to see her at the intimate Cabaret at the Columbia Club in Indy, not separated by a TV or movie screen.
28 - 29 NOV
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Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Ste. 516, $45 - $85, 21+
Fitz and The Tantrums, Phantogram 7:30 p.m. Here’s a portion of our review of Fitz and the Tantrum’s 2014 stop at the Egyptian Room: “The room crackled with electricity from the band, exuberant fans cast in a torrent of sound and light. The show was forceful and energetic from start to finish with Fitz and co-lead Noelle Scaggs dancing, jumping around and generally using every inch of the stage. Even a stripped down and slower version of ‘Last Raindrop’ was absolutely captivating and energetic The passionate back-and-forth between Fitz and Scaggs is a potent re-imagining that allowed both the band and the crowd to catch their collective breaths. This is a band that knows how to engage its audience and deliver a potent and impressive performance.” — BRYAN GILL
30 NOV
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. , $29.50 - $75, all-ages
The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave. , Prices vary, 21+
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8 p.m. This yearly event features a “who’s who of Indianapolis musicians presenting the music from The Band’s final concert to honor the memory of Levon Helm and support Down Syndrome Indiana.” Boom.
6 p.m. Power Trip, Burn, Harm’s Way and Jesus Piece play this fundraiser for childhood cancer research.
25 NOV
Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $18, 21+
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party 8 p.m. You can’t go wrong with swing revival collective Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — and you really can’t go wrong with their touring holiday show.
26 NOV
Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, $25 - $95, all-ages
02 DEC
Emerson Theater, 4634 E. 10th St. $20 in advance, all-ages
Spark Joy Shakes Indy 9 p.m. Good cause alert: Money raised at this event supports Girls Inc. Indy. Bands on the list include Ryan M. Brewer, Sam Law, Grey Lamb and Saint Aubin.
02 DEC
White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 E. Prospect St., $7, 21+
John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina
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8 p.m. We’re patiently waiting for another Gogol Bordello album, to accompany 2013’s Pura Vida Conspiracy. Of course, we’d probably also be satisfied with a live show where the gypsy punk band just played “Start Wearing Purple” 20 times in a row.
7 p.m. Here’s the press copy: “As the sole offspring of the Johnny Cash-June Carter union, John Carter Cash is carrying on the family tradition quite well, thank you. He’s not only a five-time Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, but a performer as well.” He’ll play with Ana Cristina, who will fill in on the June Carter parts — but expect plenty of originals, too.
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., $25, all-ages
The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW Prices vary, all-ages
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The Holiday Affair with Ginuwine
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8 p.m. Bloomington darling Carrie Newcomer’s latest is The Beautiful Not Yet, another poetic, harmony-filled release with banjo player/producer Jayme Stone producing.
7 p.m. We’re a member of the Tom Haverford School of Romantic Love: If your boo don’t know Ginuwine, don’t let that person be your boo.
9 p.m. Breakdown Kings feature at this free dance party featuring Sweet Poison Victim and DJ Kyle Long.
The Church WIthin, 1125 Spruce St., $25, all-ages
Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Prices vary, all-ages
02 DEC
03 DEC
The Why Store 20th Anniversary Show 8 p.m. Here’s what we wrote about The Why Store in June of 2002 — 14 years ago! “Sometime at the dawn of the '90s, lead vocalist Chris Shaffer, guitarist Mike Smith and bassist Greg Gardner got together at Ball State University and decided to move to Indianapolis and take their musical ideas to the people. They picked up Charlie Bushor and started a Wednesday night gig at Chubby’s Club LaSalle during the month of January. Bucking the glut of cover bands that dominated the city’s top clubs at the time, The Why Store continued to play and, eventually, on the strength of Shaffer’s sparkling original compositions and their eccentric and electric live performances, they were packing numerous clubs in the city.” — JEFF NAPIER
02 DEC
The Vogue, 6258 N. College Ave., 21+
17 DEC
The Hi-Fi, 1043 Ste. 4 , Free, 21+
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band 8 p.m. The good Rev — and NUVO columnist — always puts together a bang-up New Year’s Eve show with his band. Think: flaming washboards and plenty of singalongs.
31 DEC
Lupe Fiasco 9 p.m. Lupe just said there will be no new album in 2016, even though he promised three new albums this year. Lupe, you promised! Lupe, you break our hearts. (We’ll still be at this show, though.) The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $35 in advance, $40 at door, 21+
08 DEC
8 p.m. Lauryn Mother-Fing Hill. (This is the reschedule date for the original September Lauryn Hill show.) Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. , Prices vary, all-ages
13 DEC
A Holiday Tribute to The Carpenters ft. Heather Ramsey 7 p.m. If you’re going to check out the Warehouse for the first time, why not check it out when the owner, Heather Ramsey, is performing? She’ll bring a local flair to Carpenters’ classics you know and love. The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW, all-ages
16 - 17 DEC
11 JAN
7 p.m. Rob Sonic, Homeboy Sandman and DJ Zone open.
The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $20 in advance, $22 at door, 21
Hogeye Navvy and Irish Arts Academy of Indianapolis 7 p.m. How lucky are we to have a local sea and river chanty band playing out regularly? We love you, Hogeye Navvy.
21 JAN
Indy Folk Series, 615 W. 43rd St., $15 in advance, $20 at door, all-ages
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The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St. (Bloomington), 21+
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Elvis Birthday Bash 8 p.m. Our reliable Barfly puts on the absolute best tribute shows in all of Indy — and we’re not just saying that because he’s our Barfly. Seriously, his Elvis bash is the perfect way to kick off your 2017 show-going season. You’ll see Bigger than Elvis, MC and The Gas City 3 and Cari Ray and The Loners at this tribute. Wear your shiniest shoes.
06 JAN
Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $10, 21+
7 p.m. Here’s what we wrote about the last Duke Tumatoe release, I Just Want to Be Rich: “Dr. Duke Tumatoe has always combined cheeky humor with serious blues rooted in Chicago. His latest release, I Just Want to Be Rich, carries on the tradition. “Bionic Tumatoe” sounds like a '50s B-movie title, but is filled with stompin’ guitar. The album’s title track, “What I Really Want to Do” and “One Good One Left” all have Tumatoe singing of basic human needs (money, freedom, getting the last word).” This January event celebrates Duke’s first album since 2010, with his Power Trio aside.
28 JAN
The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW, all-ages
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Carmel Ice Skadium ..................39 Perry Park .....................................39 The Indy Fuel Tank .....................39
Winter brings a lot of goodness. Hot chocolate. Cookies. Delicious turkey and stuffing.
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And hockey, college and pro basketball, holiday-themed runs and so much more. Sure, daylight hours seem virtually nonexistent, but there are plenty of indoor ice skating arenas to get your inner Gretzky on. Plus: your favorite local college basketball team is guaranteed to be playing a night you’re free, and, well, you can drink away your Colts-related worries at one of Downtown Indy’s many delightful pubs.
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Indy Fuel The Fuel — a farm club for the Chicago Blackhawks — opened their third season at the Fairgrounds in mid-October. Excellent sight lines, cold beer, million-dollar digital boards and competitive hockey. Haven’t been out to a game? You’re past due, friend. All home games at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, prices vary, times vary, all-ages Nov. 18, V. Wheeling Nov. 19, V. Atlanta Nov. 20, V. Atlanta Nov. 23, V. Kalamazoo Nov. 26, V. Missouri Nov. 27, V. Missouri Dec. 2, V. Cincinnati Dec. 17, V. Quad City Dec. 20, V. Brampton Dec. 22, V. Brampton Dec. 30, V. Cincinnati Jan. 1, V. Brampton Jan. 14, V. Tulsa Jan. 20, V. Toledo Jan. 21, V. CIncinnati Jan. 22, V. Cincinnati Jan. 27, V. Rapid CIty Jan. 28, V. Quad City Jan. 29, V. Quad CIty Feb. 4, V. Fort Wayne Feb. 12, V. Brampton Feb. 24, V. Fort Wayne Mar. 3, V. Wheeling Mar. 10, V. Fort Wayne Mar. 11, V. Fort Wayne Mar. 12, V. Allen Mar. 18, V. Kalamazoo Mar. 19, V. Quad City Apr. 1, V. Fort Wayne Apr. 2, V. Cincinnati Apr. 3, V. Quad City Apr. 7, V. Toledo
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Indianapolis Colts Oh, the Colts. The disappointing, crazyplaying, 4-5 Colts. We’re compensating for this disappointing season by bringing you our Colts season preview — what’s left of it, anyway — by the nutty and perfect Roy Hobbson. Will his predictions bear out? Only time will tell. Week 11 NOV 1 p.m. V. Titans Ugh. This is the bowl of gross Chicken in a Biskit crackers my mom puts out to gnash on while she cooks up the Thanksgiving feast. Such a tease. HURRY UP AND BRING FORTH THE TURKEYS AND THE STEELERS, MOM.
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Week 12 NOV 8:30 p.m. V. Steelers My God, this will be awesome. Really. Eat turducken and mashed potatoes all day and funnel bourbon all night while screaming obscenities at Ben Roethlisberger’s stupid, jowly face. HEAVEN. This city will wake up from its coma sometime around Tuesday afternoon. I don’t even care who wins.
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Week 13 DEC 8:30 p.m. at Jets Going back to the Steelers game because nobody gives a shit about the Jets, there is an important fact I forgot to mention about tailgates downtown. And the fact is this: The further you get from Lucas Oil, the more crazy-ass debauchery you’ll see. In the shadows of the stadium — like near the N.K. Hurst building — that’s like being in Williams Creek or the Fashion Mall. High-rent shit. That’s where Tony George and all the Lilly execs sip their cognac and tinker with the world’s grain futures market. It is not debauchery-filled at all. But then it goes in concentric circles of increasing worry, eventually devolving into pure madness. All the normal folk are about a 10-minute walk from the gates, in the Victory Field parking lot and across from White River State Park or some such similar locale — it’s a responsible level of debauchery. Nothing alarming. But get out beyond a 30-minute walk to the stadium — out past the zoo or down where I-70 crosses above Harding Street — and everything becomes the Coke Lot the night before the 500. That’s very relevant if you’re bringing kids. Or if you don’t like getting stabbed in the face with a hand grenade.
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Week 14 DEC 8:30 p.m. V. Texans I made the mistake of taking my son to his first couple Colts games in a goddamn suite. A buddy asked us to go there with him and seeing as I do not much like spending money on things or my kids or especially things for my kids, I was all, “Sure!” That’s a bargain in the world of parenting! Saves me $400 AND we get all the burgers and beer we can tolerate! Thumbs up, right? Wrong. Because kids are jerks and they insist on doing fun things over and over, my wife made me take him to a game again last year. But this time it was on my own dime. There was no sugar daddy inviting us into the wonderful, luxurious suite full of hired help and free liquor and all manner of foodstuffs. So I bought our broke-ass shit on Ticketmaster like a sucker. I didn’t tell him this until we were walking into Lucas Oil Stadium. The boy: Which suite are we in? Me: The one smack dab in the middle of
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WEEK 17 Jaguars 1 p.m. Honest to God, the Colts will be playing this game for a playoff berth. Mark it down. And they will win — because, the Jaguars. And then literally anything is possible. The Colts could lose their wild-card game by 700 points. Or they could go to the Super Bowl. Who knows?!
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Section 632, like row 19 or something. It’s the people’s suite!! The boy: [stunned, horrified look on his face as he realized there was no suite I may as well have told him we were hopping on a westward train to live the hobo life forever. He simply could not accept that we’d be amongst the unwashed masses. What an asshole. I created his gross football snobbiness, yes — through my own cheap ways. And BY GOD it is my job from here on out to disabuse him of it. We’ll watch games from Section 42,000,000 with the drunks and the thieves and the pigeons until it’s beaten out of him for good. Only then will we begin inching our way downward toward semi-respectable seats. Nobody likes a football snob. That is wildly unacceptable. It’s like watching the game with Spalding from Caddyshack. I suck. Week 15 1 p.m. at Vikings [Editor’s note: Brian Weiss interrupts this Hobbson prediction machine for a moment.] Hobbson’s preseason blurb focused on Vikings’ beast of a running back Adrian Peterson, who now watches his team’s games from the sideline after suffering a knee injury in the second game of the season. But don’t worry, we’re confident the Colts will figure out a way to lose to a second string running back and quarterback — Teddy Bridgewater suffered a knee injury, too. Vikings by a lot.
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Hill (Broad Ripple/IUPUI) for another local kid, Jeff Teague (Pike High School). He also traded a draft pick for bruising power forward Thaddeus Young and signed veteran big man Al Jefferson and guard Aaron Brooks. The changes feel promising, and it seems Larry’s got the team moving in the right direction from a roster configuration standpoint. But at the end of the day, we’ll need Paul George to become a legitimate MVP candidate and young center Myles Turner to make a jump for this team to contend in the East. It should be fun to watch. This team is still a mix-match of talent and is figuring out how to play fast while maintaining stout defense and diminishing errors — a fine line that can go south quick in the kind of uptempo offense favored by team president Larry Bird. — JACK CARNEY AND JON R. LAFOLLETE
Week 16 DEC 4:05 p.m. at Raiders Raiders will kick the shit out of the Colts as well. They’re just good, somehow. The Colts could very well be in the midst of a five-game losing streak at this point. Let’s play it conservatively and say they’re 7-and-8 heading into the final game of the regular season. In every other division throughout the history of the NFL, that gets you booted from any and all playoff scenarios. In the AFC South, however, this puts the Colts in the proverbial catbird seat. Because the AFC South is puke and needs to be sent down to Double-A Shreveport.
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Indiana Pacers After the disappointing 2014-15 NBA season, Larry Bird tweaked the Pacers’ roster and they fought their way back into the playoffs in 2015-2016. It was a welcomed improvement, but a seven seed and first round playoff exit isn’t good enough for this-basketball crazed state. So Larry went back to tinkering with the roster this offseason. Bird then traded Hometown Hero George
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Nov. 16, V. Cleveland Nov. 18, V. Phoenix Nov. 21, V. Golden State Nov. 23, V. Atlanta Nov. 25, V. Brooklyn Nets Nov. 27, V. Los Angeles Dec. 10, V. Portland Dec. 12, V. Charlotte Dec. 19, V. Washington Dec. 30, V. Chicago Jan. 1, V. Orlando Jan. 5, V. Brooklyn Jan. 7, V. New York Jan. 16, V. New Orleans Jan. 23, V. New York Jan. 27, V. Sacramento Jan. 29, V. Houston Feb. 4, V. Detroit Feb. 6, V. Oklahoma City Feb. 8, V. Cleveland Feb. 11, V. Milwaukee Feb. 13, V. San Antonio Feb. 16, V. Washington Feb. 24, V. Memphis Mar. 8, V. Detroit Mar. 12, V. Miami Mar. 15, V. Charlotte Mar. 20, V. Utah Mar. 24, V. Denver Mar. 26, V. Philadelphia Mar. 28, V. Minnesota Apr. 4 V. Toronto Apr. 6, V. Milwaukee Apr. 12, V. Atlanta
COLLEGE BASKETBALL OCTOBER 2016 through MARCH 2017 (REGULAR SEASON) Our fall guide gave you a taste of college basketball schedules; now, everything’s been announced and we can bring you the full goods. IU Hoosiers All games at Assembly Hall (Bloomington) except where noted, times vary, prices vary. Nov. 19, V. Liberty Nov. 30, V. North Carolina (ACC-Big Ten Challenge) Dec. 2, V. SIU Edwardsville Dec. 4, V. Southeast Missouri State Dec. 10, V. Houston Baptist Dec. 17, V. Butler (Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse) Dec. 19, V. Delaware State Dec. 22, V. Austin Peay Dec. 31, V. Louisville (at Bankers Life Fieldhouse) Jan. 3, V. Wisconsin Jan. 7, V. Illinois Jan. 15, V. Rutgers Jan. 21, V. Michigan State Feb. 1, V. Penn State Feb. 9, V. Purdue Feb. 12, V. Michigan Feb. 25, V. Northwestern Feb. 26, V. Northwestern Purdue All games at Mackey Arena (West Lafayette) except where noted, times vary, prices vary. Nov. 18, V. Georgia State (Cancun Challenge) Nov. 26, V. NJIT Dec. 3, V. Morehead State Dec. 10, V. Cleveland State Dec. 17, V. Notre Dame (Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse) Dec. 19, V. Western Illinois Dec. 21, V. Norfolk State Dec. 28, V. Minnesota Jan. 8, V. Wisconsin Jan. 17, V. Illinois Jan. 21, V. Penn State Feb. 1., V. Northwestern Feb. 9, V. Rutgers Feb. 18, V. Michigan State Butler All games at Hinkle Fieldhouse (Indianapolis) except where noted, times vary, prices vary. Nov. 16, V. Northwestern (Gavitt Tipoff Game) Nov. 19, V. Bucknell (Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational) Nov. 21, V. Norfolk State (Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational) Dec. 3, V. Central Arkansas Dec. 10, V. Cincinnati Dec. 17, V. Indiana (Crossroads Classic at
RUNNING If there is a way to convince people to get out and run outside in the icy midwinter, it’s THEMES. Think: Pilgrims, Santa Claus, beer — yes, beer is a theme. There aren’t as many running events during the winter as in the warm months, but it is an excuse to break out the high-performance warming sports gear. We salute anyone who gets out on the road this winter. Note: Most races’ have registration fees that vary based on date of enrollment, and all are all-ages.
IUPUI All games at Indiana Farmers Coliseum (Indianapolis) except where noted, times vary, prices vary. Dec. 31, V. Western Illinois Jan. 11, V. Omaha Jan. 18, V. South Dakota State Jan. 21, V. Denver Feb. 1, V. North Dakota State Feb. 11, V. Oral Roberts Feb. 23, V. Fort Wayne Feb. 25, V. South Dakota
Outback Scramble 5K NOV 9:37 a.m. Uh-oh. Organizers warn that participants in this wacky cross-country 5k can expect to be muddy and possibly bloody by they time they hit the finish. Discount for registration if you bring a canned food donation with you on race day.
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4 Fun Holiday Races! All participants receive a finisher’s medal!
Frosty Paws 5k
Nov. 19 @ 10 am, Noblesville *bring your kids and dog
Turkey Legs Trifecta
Nov. 26 @ 10am, Indianapolis
Eagle’s Crest, 7201 Fishback Road
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St. Nikolaus Lauf
Dec. 3 @ 9:30am, Indianapolis
Shamrock Beer Run
Mar. 11 @ 2:00pm, Indianapolis
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Drumstick Dash 9 a.m. Speaking of making the turkey worth it, the annual Drumstick Dash presents the perfect opportunity to race as a Pilgrim. Seriously, break out the black hats and corn stalks and know that this race benefits Wheeler Mission and their care of homeless men, women and children in Indianapolis.
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Broad Ripple, 1055 Broad Ripple Ave., all-ages
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Bolt for the Heart 3.1 Miles NOV 9 a.m. This 3.1 mile run/walk benefits Bolt for the Heart for “placement of life-saving AEDs in Central Indiana in an effort to save people who experience sudden cardiac arrest.” Organizers remind runners that Thanksgiving makes it hard to maintain workout and diet routines — why not sign up for a short run to make all that turkey worth it?
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Palladium Center Green, 701 3rd Ave SW, all-ages Holiday Pub2Pub 5k NOV 4 p.m NUVO’s official favorite manner of racing is from one pub to another pub: in this case, from Brockway Pub to Danny Boy Beer Works in the Village of West Clay. There are beer stations on the way for those who want to imbibe. And why wouldn’t you, after burning an expected 254 calories in this 5k?
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Public skating: Friday: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (TIMES MAY VARY, call ahead) Back in the day, you could skate on the same pad of ice that now hosts the Indy Fuel, but that’s changed: the Pop Weaver Pavilion, just behind the Coliseum, hosts public skating and youth hockey. The skating pad’s now called the “Cheri Daniels Arena,” which is a nod to the MANY hours Indiana’s former first lady spent at the Fairgrounds. There’s a small shop that rents skates and sells some hockey gear, but as of this writing, we’re not sure if the shop still has a black Labrador named “Puck.” Concessions are often available, too. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 927-7624, $9, three and younger FREE; figure skate rental $3.
Jingle Bell Run DEC 9 a.m. OrthoIndy presents this 28th annual run, which benefits arthritis care nationwide.
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Bankers LIfe Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., all-ages Santa Hustle Indy Half Marathon and 5K DEC 9 a.m. With luck everyone at this race will be dressed as Santa at the Santa Hustle. Think about coming out with jingle bells on, and grab a cookie too — it’s what Santa would do, after all. All money raised goes to the American Red Cross. Organizers say everyone that races gets a free beer at the Colts Grille after the race, plus a hooded dri-fit long-sleeved shirt and a Santa hat and beard. See, we said that everyone would be dressed as Santa!
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Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., all-ages
Brockway Pub, 12525 Old Meridian St. (Carmel), all-ages 8th Annual St. Nikolaus DEC 9:40 a.m. Money raised at this 5K to 5 mile Lauf goes to Riley Hospital for Children — and your path leads you right through beautiful Downtown Indianapolis. Perfection!
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Winter Trail Marathon JAN 6 p.m. Trail race? In January? Yep — the racers at this #brutallyawesome race are just that crazy. Unfortunately this race is already sold out, but you can still watch the shenanigans at Eagle Creek Park this January.
Athenaeum Das Deutsche Haus, 401 E. Michigan St., all-ages
Eagle Creek Park, 5700 N. Eagle Creek Pkwy, all-ages
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Carmel Ice Skadium Dates/times vary. The Skadium updates their online calendar month-to-month as hockey games are scheduled, but often you’ll see open public skating scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, “cosmic skating” at 7:30 some evenings and stick-and-pucks mixed in, too. The Skadium hosts learn-toskate classes on their two pads of ice as well. 1040 3rd Avenue SW (Carmel) 844-8888, $8; ten and younger $6.75, cosmic skate $10, stick-and-puck $9, skate rental $3
9022 E. 126th St. (Fishers), 849-9930, $9, skate rental $3, $12 cosmic skate, $9 holiday skates
16616 Southpark Drive (Westfield), 896-2155, $8, ten and younger $6.75, cosmic skate $10, stick-and-puck $9, skate rental $3
Perry Park Hours vary; call ahead. With the closing of Ellenberger’s rink (WE MISS THAT DUMP SO MUCH), this Southside institution is Indy Parks’ last remaining ice rink. Along with public skating and youth hockey, Perry has adult pickup games, too. Beginners can rent “skate aids,” which are kind of like walkers for the wobblers. The entire rink is also available for rent.
The Indy Fuel Tank (Forum at Fishers) Mondays - Thursdays, 12 noon - 2 p.m.; Fridays, 12 noon-2 p.m and 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.;
451 E Stop 11 Road, 888-0700, $6, youth (3-17) and senior (55+) $5, skate rental $3, skate aid $5
The Arctic Zone Iceplex Dates/times vary. This single-pad-rink is run by the same folks who manage the Skadium, and their calendar for public skates/ stick-and-puck sessions is updated online like their Carmel sister rink’s.
FIGURE SKATING The Winter Club of Indianapolis The Winter Club’s been around since 1940, teaching kids and adults the fundamentals of both figure skating and hockey skating styles. Kids as young as three can sign up for “Snowplow Sam” classes to help your little one become the next Olympic hero — or the child that sits on the ice and licks the snow off his hockey gloves. The Winter Club offers group instruction and private coaching, too. Info and pricing — and registration forms — can be found on their website, and more info is available via email: learntoskate@ winterclubindy.com. One of the perks they offer: ice time at the Fairgrounds comes with free parking. Woo-hoo! Various locations (including the State Fairgrounds), winterclubindy.org The Ice Skating Club of Indianapolis The ISCI, according to their site, encourages “the instruction, practice and advancement of the members in compulsory figures, free skating, pairs skating, ice dancing, synchronized team skating and any other types of figure skating.” This nonprofit further “provides skaters the opportunity to skate on less
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Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m.; Sundays, 2 - 4 p.m. (TIMES MAY VARY, call ahead) The old Forum changed its name after becoming the practice facility for Indy’s AA hockey club, the Fuel. The Fuel sank 2.5 million into the facility, improving both pads of ice, expanding the pro shop and concessions and adding training rooms for hockey players. The Tank (THAT NICKNAME IS AWESOME) will see schedule adjustments during hockey season, but the early-season schedule allowed for sevendays-a-week public skating.
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