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Indianapolis Star
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Live Indianapolis 500 fun report for the 109th running: Snake Pit, Coke Lot, red carpet
Welcome to our annual Indy 500 fun report — basically, coverage of everything but the actual cars running on the track. If race updates are what you're looking for, you can find all that and more at IndyStar Sports. Good morning race fans! That 6 a.m. cannon has sounded and the fireworks have boomed, waking up the town of Speedway as people filter in to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you're feeling groggy this morning, the crisp temperatures should help you perk up and prepare to party. Our IndyStar team — Domenica Bongiovanni, Bradley Hohulin, Alysa Guffey, Tony Cook and Alexandria Burris — have been here almost since the break of dawn. They're hitting the Coke Lot, Red Carpet, Snake Pit and fanning out among the grandstands so you won't have to miss a minute of the party action, whether you're somewhere else in the giant oval or hanging out at home. If you're reading as you prep to head out to Speedway, here's what you need to know now: If you've been to the race before, no doubt you know the drill. Rules are far looser than what you can bring on a plane but a tad more restrictive than what you can bring to a friend's house party. Coolers that do not exceed a specified size that are filled with your own snacks, meals and beverages (including those of the alcoholic variety) are a-ok. Glass containers and weapons of any kind are not. Feel free to bring cash but you're not going to have much use for it inside the Speedway. IMS is a cashless facility. More details about what you can and can't bring can be found in this article or on the IMS website. And if you're thinking about bringing a trampoline, swimming pool or golf cart, let me save you a click. Those are not allowed. After some more dismal forecasts earlier in the week, the forecast has cleared up significantly. As of Saturday, the National Weather Service was predicting only the slightest chance of sprinkles with a mix of cloud and sun and somewhat cool can find the forecast for today and the next few days if you're also wondering about that Memorial Day cookout here. The IndyStar staff has spent the past month covering all the intricacies of the Indy 500, both on and off the up below with what you might have missed that's worth a read:The race itself: Get to know the grid: For newbies and aficianados alike, here's a complete guide to the starting lineup of Indy 500 Meet the rookies: Race newcomers include one driver bumped from 2024 starting grid Didn't make it out to the track? What channel is the 2025 Indy 500 on TV? Schedule, start time, how to watch, where to stream The action off the track: IMS Museum gets a makeover: See Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum's dramatic new look after $60.5 million revamp While you're in the neighborhood: Learn how the town of Speedway embraces culture outside the Indy 500 Want to try something new? Here are new foods sold at the track for 2025
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Easy Rider Diner in Fountain Square to close, pivot to bar service
After two and a half years in Fountain Square's Murphy Arts Center, Easy Rider Diner will fry up its last breakfast May 24 and then pivot to bar service only. The American Southwest-inspired diner, which the owners of the HI-FI Indy music venue next-door opened in October 2022 as a greasy spoon-style hangout, announced the closure May 16 on Facebook. The closure coincides with the construction of a new 1,200-square-foot indoor music venue, set to open in early 2026, to permanently house the temporary outdoor HI-FI Annex inside the Murphy Arts Center at 1043 Virginia Ave. Open from breakfast time until as late as midnight on weekends, Easy Rider has offered a blend of classic brunch fare, Southwest flavors and Americana comfort food. Pop art and Old West imagery lining the restaurant's pale pink walls lent Easy Rider an atmosphere like few others in Indy. Per Easy Rider's Facebook post, the HI-FI Annex's concession stand known as the Snack Shack will remain open, as will the Easy Rider bar as "part of the expanded HI-FI experience." "As we prepare for construction on our new venue in the Murphy Arts Center, we're shifting operations and have made the difficult—but necessary—decision to close the restaurant," the closing announcement read. "We're proud of what we built — from unforgettable meals to meaningful moments with our community," the post read. "Thank you to everyone who pulled up a chair and made it special." Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@ You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin and stay up to date with Indy dining news by signing up for the Indylicious newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Fountain Square diner to close, pivot to bar service only
Indianapolis Star
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
IndyStar to join Conner Prairie for unique History on Tap craft beer experience
Indiana's craft breweries produced more than 233,000 barrels of beer in 2024, creating an economic impact of nearly $1.5 billion, according to the Brewers Association national trade group. Today, more than 200 craft breweries operate in the state, which experienced a near quadrupling in its craft brewer ranks since 2011. And while Broad Ripple Brewpub in Indianapolis is the state's longest operating microbrewery, having opened in 1990, Indiana's commercial brewing history dates back to 1819, when, according to the Indiana Historical Society, German settlers in New Harmony began selling their surplus beer in the town on the banks of the Wabash River. Now, regardless of whether we've just schooled you on Hoosier craft beer history, or if you can write a dissertation on the differences between Zombie Dust and Zombie Ice, IndyStar is proud to announce our partnership with an annual event that's sure to enlighten and entertain Central Indiana craft beer lovers. Conner Prairie's' popular History on Tap craft beer event returns in 2025 from 6-10 p.m. June 6. Attendees will sample the creations of more than 20 Indiana craft brewers while strolling the Fishers living history museum's grounds and taking in music, food, activities and historical reenactments centered on Indiana's long and lively brewing history. General admission tickets for the 12th annual History on Tap event run $75 for non-members and $65 for Conner Prairie members at with $20 admission for designated drivers. All participants must be age 21 or older. As a Growler Partner in this year's event, IndyStar will be on hand to enhance the fun. Attendees are encouraged to stop by our booth to meet our news and marketing staff, participate fun activities, and snap selfies at our interactive photo stations at the event. IndyStar readers can also look forward to some additional local brewery information from dining and drinks reporter Bradley Hohulin, your friend inside Central Indiana's culinary scene. Part of reporting on a community is being part of that community, and like last summer when IndyStar launched a reader advisory panel and held in-person events at Indiana Fever games and the Indiana State Fair, we're planning some fun community events as the weather heats up. This year, IndyStar readers can plan on hearing about another IndyStar night with the Fever, in-person events on our free ticket day at the fair, and a few other offerings that we'll announce later. Our dedicated news staff, both those new to the area and those who have called Indianapolis home for decades, are looking forward to meeting you out on the town. Thank you for reading IndyStar.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Athenaeum Foundation to reopen historic historic downtown gym shortly after YMCA exit
The YMCA is hours away from the end of its 33-year run in the Athenaeum Building, but the historic downtown gym isn't going anywhere for long. The Athenaeum Foundation announced Thursday that it will take over the three-story fitness center at 401 E. Michigan St. — which the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has occupied since 1992 — with plans to reopen the space May 1 as the Athenaeum Turner Gymnasium. The news comes two months after the YMCA announced it would close the Athenaeum branch March 28. Per the Athenaeum's website, the new gym will "feature a full assortment of cardio, strength, and weight training equipment." The website does not specify what equipment the new gym will retain or add from the YMCA or whether any YMCA employees would join its staff. Memberships for adults at Turner Gymnasium will cost $45 per month, then an additional $30 for adults in the same household. Senior (65+) memberships will cost $40. Members can also purchase access to the Block 20 parking garage at 423 E. Michigan St. for an extra $20 per month. You can sign up for a membership on the Athenaeum's website or at The name Turner Gymnasium pays homage to the Athenaeum's early days as a German social club and turnverein, or gymnastics club. "Turner" is the German word for gymnast. YMCA members of the YMCA at the Athenaeum are well-acquainted with the black and white photos adorning the fitness center's walls, depicting scenes of young men and women in the early 1900s performing gymnastic exercises inside the historic building. The YMCA's last day in the Athenaeum is Friday. A spokesperson for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis in January said the organization hopes to transfer as many staff members as possible to nearby locations. The YMCA has encouraged Athenaeum gymgoers to visit the Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay (430 S. Alabama St.), the lone remaining YMCA branch downtown. Tonight, the Athenaeum branch will hold an evening of reflection from 5-8 p.m. for members to share memories and say good-bye to the gym — though, for some, that good-bye may be more of a "see you soon." Contact IndyStar reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@ You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: YMCA is out, but Athenaeum Foundation will operate gym in same space
