Downtown Indy Holiday Happenings
Downtown Indy Blog
by Quintin Meyers
2y ago
Come take part in the holiday jubilee as Downtown transforms into a wondrous winter scene. These events are full of sights, sounds and activities that span the holidays, keeping you and your loved ones occupied for the season! 1. Downtown Indy, Inc. Circle of Lights Presented by IBEW 481  An integral holiday event hosted by Downtown Indy, Inc. is the annual Circle of Lights at Monument Circle on Friday, November 26. This time-honored tradition with over 100,000 spectators gears up for the holiday festivities by illuminating Monument Circle. Most notably, the 4,000+ colorful lights ador ..read more
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Fall Arts Market On The Circle
Downtown Indy Blog
by Allie Moffett
2y ago
Fall is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than heading Back Downtown for our Fall Arts Market on the Circle? On October 10 from 2 – 6 p.m., join us for food, drinks from Indy Brew Bus on Tap, and an array of local talent performing and setting up shop on the Circle! We have a killer live entertainment lineup: 2 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.Meghan Cristeen Martin & The 1900 3:15 P.M. – 4:45 P.M. DJ Cleopatrah 4:45 P.M. – 6 P.M.Mina & The Wondrous Flying Machine   Along with tunes by local talent, we will have an array of local artisans set up and ready to help you find ..read more
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New Downtown Businesses
Downtown Indy Blog
by Melanie Suder
2y ago
Our Downtown Family Keeps on Growing As our workforce and residential communities head Back Downtown, the desire to bring business Downtown does, too! Since January of 2021, ___ new businesses have claimed Downtown Indy as their business’ home. Check out the latest and greatest our city has to offer: New Restaurants Azucar Morena Abbiocco Pizzeria Lick Ice Cream Clancy Hamburgers The Block Bistro & Grill The Harbour Bluepoint Oyster House & Bar Modita Aroma Indian Cuisine Frankies Pizza Parlor Prox Salads Taste of Innova Wings & Greens Waterways Fish Market Yamallama ..read more
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Concert season is taking the stage at the TCU Amphitheater
Downtown Indy Blog
by Downtown Indy, Inc.
2y ago
August through October, White River State Park is welcoming iconic artists like Alice Cooper, Jason Mraz, Machine Gun Kelly, 3 Doors Down, Lindsey Stirling and so many more. With this many acts to choose from, it can be hard to decide who you’re lining up to see. Not to worry! We’ve compiled a list of this season’s concerts for every type of fan to help you plan your visit. The Nostalgia Chaser This one goes out to all the 90s kids. Break out the butterfly hair clips and combat pants for this series of album celebrations and throwbacks, including a Rush tribute performed by PRIMUS. AUG. 6 ..read more
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Smart cars aren’t just on Knight Rider anymore.
Downtown Indy Blog
by Downtown Indy, Inc.
2y ago
Smart cars aren’t just on Knight Rider anymore. With the rapid development of technology for autonomous vehicles, self-driving cars are making their way to cities across the world. Developers are stepping on the gas (or- programming cars to step on their own gas…?) to bring autonomous vehicles to as many people as possible. While it may still sound far off in the future, autonomous shuttles are already here! May Mobility, an international autonomous shuttle service, has added a route in Downtown Indianapolis. So, as the intern, it was my mission to find out more by going for a ride in one of ..read more
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Fireworks sponsor shares celebratory message: Become an organ donor
Downtown Indy Blog
by Downtown Indy, Inc.
2y ago
When given the opportunity to become a sponsor of the Downtown Indianapolis July 4th Fireworks, the Indiana Donor Network saw a chance to share their message with a wide audience. It’s a message of freedom and celebration – but in a different way. Read on… Nobody understands the impact one person can have like the Indiana Donor Network. One person can save up to eight lives through organ donation and enhance the lives of more than 75 people through tissue donation. One person has the power to save or heal someone in need- take Lexi Fuchs, for example. When Lexi was 11, she received a lifes ..read more
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The Annual Downtown 4th of July Fireworks are back!
Downtown Indy Blog
by Downtown Indy, Inc.
3y ago
“This year, we can celebrate our country’s independence, our city’s bicentennial, and our continued comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic, powered by more and more residents choosing to get vaccinated,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. The “new normal” is about to explode in red, white and blue over Downtown. The Annual Downtown 4thof July Fireworks are back! To celebrate Independence Day in a year this big, we needed the help from several friends. Visit Indy immediately stepped up. Followed by the Indianapolis Fire Department, Stenz Corp., pyrotechnic experts, and many city leaders and civic organi ..read more
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Downtown Indy’s Notable Ladies
Downtown Indy Blog
by Jennifer Hanson
3y ago
March is Women’s History Month. Celebrate with Downtown’s most recognizable ladies. Perched atop the Indiana Sailors and Soldiers Monument, Victory stands commemorating Indiana heroes. Learn more about America’s first “self-made” female millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker. Check out Ann Dancing and all of Downtown’s familiar gals. Victory: All eyes fall on me as I am THE center of the city perched atop the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument over 284 ft. above Monument Circle (only 15 ft. shorter than the Statue of Liberty!). Made of limestone and designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz, I ..read more
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Downtown Indy, Inc. looks forward to a colorful 2021
Downtown Indy Blog
by Josh Pruitt
3y ago
As Downtown Indy, Inc. looks toward the upcoming year and plans Downtown’s beautification. Our Beautification Calendar is distributed to more than 1,000 Downtown businesses to encourage colorful landscaping and clean properties. Different color themes create a cohesive, sophisticated look as each season changes. While the colors are specific, businesses and landscapers can be creative and choose flowers appropriate to site conditions. Downtown Indianapolis is often touted for its cleanliness and beauty. Keeping Downtown vibrant, clean and green is a year-round process. 2021 color theme ..read more
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Celebration of Life honoring Tamara Zahn
Downtown Indy Blog
by Jennifer Hanson
3y ago
Remembering Tamara Zahn Downtown Indy, Inc. is saddened by the sudden passing of our dear friend Tamara Zahn, the founding president of Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. where she served from 1993-2012.   Indianapolis has lost a civic icon who was a giant among corporate, nonprofit and elected leaders and peers. Her passion for Downtown Indy was unparalleled, which led to national recognition for outstanding urban revitalization, monumental development and unrivaled beautification — all due to her inspired leadership and attention to detail.   Tamara will be remembered during a Civi ..read more
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