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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A U.S. Army paratrooper turned footwear designer is bringing her mission of comfortable, stylish shoes for women to Indianapolis. Natasha Nori, founder of Nori Shoes, opened a new retail location at the historic Stutz building in October, officially launching with a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 6 attended by the mayor's office and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
In Indianapolis, Specht Novak designed a home for a collector of contemporary art that serves both as a private residence and as a gallery for a museum-quality collection. Meridian House sits on a constrained suburban lot, surrounded by a heavily wooded landscape. “I decided that this was going to be...
The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum says the facility has “pretty much shattered every metric” for attendance since a $64 million renovation, and he extended a personal invitation to Clinton, Carroll and Boone County listeners to come see it for themselves. Michael Good joined WILO’s Party...
INDIANAPOLIS — Sakura Japanese Restaurant has served Indianapolis’ north side for decades. After announcing it will close Nov. 13, with its final service scheduled for Nov. 12, the restaurant is drawing an outpouring of support. About 30 minutes before the restaurant opened Sunday evening, a line of nearly 40 people stretched from the front of […]
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Cindy Hawkins got her start in 2006, whipping up scratch-made pastries and selling them at local spots like the Carmel Farmers Market. What started as a local market stall quickly grew into one of central Indiana’s favorite sweet spots. Today, you can find Circle City Sweets inside The AMP at 16 Tech in Indy, where she serves up everything from delicate French macarons and flaky croissants to gorgeous custom desserts. Cindy’s taking her talents to the main stage this October as she steps back into the spotlight to battle top culinary pros at the 2026 World Food Championships. When Cindy isn’t competing in world food competitions or running her bustling bakery, she loves sharing her passion with aspiring bakers as a baking and pastry arts instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.
West Fork Social House, the whiskey-and-coffee bar tucked into the ground floor of Fountain Square's Union Square apartments, will close for good on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The business announced the decision in an Instagram post last Saturday, calling it a difficult choice after working with its staff for several weeks to prepare for the shutdown.
INDIANAPOLIS — This week is for the foodies in the Indy area: Indianapolis Pizza Week is returning across central Indiana. Organizers say more than 20 restaurants are serving specialty pizzas for just $11 Monday through Nov. 15. Some of those eateries include Goodfellas, Byrne’s Grilled Pizza, Bazbeaux, and more. Pizza lovers can try a variety […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A simple love of purple and a head of blonde hair inspired the name of a growing women’s footwear and lifestyle boutique now serving shoppers at Hamilton Town Center. Lilac Blonde, co-founded by Abby and her father in 2021, started as a focused experiment to help women easily find trendy sneakers in […]
A few years ago, I was introduced to the Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas and Fine Arts Show at Plainfield High School, and I was pleasantly surprised by how this annual Hendricks County, Indiana, event can take the pain out of shopping during the holidays. This year, the 56th Annual...
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 150 pieces of art that sat boxed up for years are now on display. Some of them are part of Hoosier history. “They had everything wrapped and stored in a secure place, but they’re not set up for the long-term care of artwork,” said Susannah Koerber, chief curator and research officer with […]
INDIANAPOLIS — As the nation honors veterans throughout November, the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is highlighting the life-changing impact service dogs can have on people living with disabilities. Patty Spitler spoke with Emily Shryock, training manager at ICAN, to discuss the organization’s work supporting veterans through highly trained service dogs. Shryock was joined by […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season is a time for gathering around the table, sharing good food and finding thoughtful gifts for friends, family and colleagues. Turchetti’s Meats is helping make the season easier with fresh Thanksgiving turkeys, handcrafted salami and customizable holiday gift boxes. Founded by chef and butcher George Turkette, Turchetti’s Meats is on […]
INDIANAPOLIS— Holiday shopping, wine and community support are coming together for an upcoming Holiday Sip n Shop hosted by Vino Mobile Bar. Melissa Libs, owner of Vino Mobile Bar, and Jenn Kampmeier are highlighting the event, which will feature a variety of vendors offering items for holiday shoppers. Proceeds from the vendor market will benefit […]
With a passion for food that rivals my love for the Colts, I’ve embarked on a mouthwatering adventure through Indianapolis, sampling the city’s most talked-about chicken sandwiches. After tasting my way through 12 top locations, I can confidently say that I’ve found some true gems that will make your taste buds dance.
Every October, something odd shows up in Indiana garages and basement corners. It is round, bumpy, and greener than a tennis ball that lost a fight. Neighbors hand them out like party favors, usually in grocery sacks or the bed of a pickup. Nobody charges much money for them, and nobody quite agrees on why they work.
A donut shop once ran an ad asking drivers, politely, to stop crashing into it. I laughed first. Then I wanted the whole story. Cars hit the building in 2014, in 2016, and again before October 2024. Each crash meant a temporary closure. Oddly, each one also brought in curious new customers.
Somewhere in the quiet corner of northeastern Indiana, there’s a place that turns ordinary people into bargain-hunting legends. The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont, tucked into the charming town of Fremont, Indiana, is the kind of destination that makes your wallet nervous and your shopping instincts absolutely electric. Let’s be...
There are restaurants that advertise themselves into your awareness, and then there’s Mug-n-Bun in Speedway, Indiana, which has never needed to do anything except be completely, stubbornly, wonderfully itself. Word of mouth has done all the heavy lifting here, and judging by the cars lined up in the lot...
Bus drivers eat free here when they bring a group of 15 or more. That tells you plenty about the kind of crowd this buffet expects to feed. This restaurant is the last of its famous chain still standing in Indiana. At its late-1980s peak, the brand ran hundreds of locations and ranked among the largest steakhouse chains around.
