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Check It Out • Anthony DeCurtis’s October profile of John Mellencamp struck a chord with a lot of the songwriter’s fans on social media.

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The Jury’s Out • As the courts and sheriff’s offices depart the City-County Building this month, developers ponder the future of one of Indy’s tallest towers.

Statue of Obscurity

A Christmas Story • A MANNER-FESTO FOR WATCHING THE CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIE SET IN NORTHERN INDIANA.

THE STATE STAT

Long Overdue • OVERWHELMED WITH HOMELESS PEOPLE AND OTHERS FACING A CRISIS, THE INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS A NEW WAY TO SERVE ITS MOST VULNERABLE PATRONS.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT • VINTAGE: 1960S Resides in Santa Claus, Indiana

BEST BETS

Still Resonating • AS SHE DIRECTS A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A 1970S INDIANAPOLIS SYNTHESIZER, ALISON TAVEL IS LEARNING ABOUT ITS INVENTOR—THE FATHER SHE NEVER KNEW.

WANTED

Good Clean Fun • A MIDTOWN STORE PLAYS UP SUSTAINABILITY IN HEIRLOOM TOYS.

Michelle Christy

Holiday Hits • A GIFT GUIDE FOR SHOPPING LOCAL.

THE THREAD

46th Street • WORK HARD, PLAY HARD ON THIS SOBRO THOROUGHFARE WITH ITS OWN INSTAGRAM HASHTAG.

Soul Survivor • A DRAMATIC RENOVATION MAKES A HISTORIC TERRE HAUTE HOME FOR SALE WORTH THE DRIVE.

Wicked Ending • LAST CALL FOR NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST KRAMPUS CELEBRATION.

DAY TRIP

SWOON

Birdie’s Eye View • A ROOFTOP BAR ATOP FORT WAYNE’S NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL IS THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY.

PINCH OF WISDOM

Pit Stop • A new coffeehouse revs up in Speedway.

THE FEED

The Secret’s in the Sauce • AS A SELF-PROCLAIMED SAUCE-HATER, CANDACE BOYD, CO-HOST OF THE BLACK GIRLS EATING PODCAST, BELIEVES MOST DISHES TASTE BETTER UNEMBELLISHED. HERE ARE FOUR DELICIOUS EXCEPTIONS TO HER RULE.

Counter Balance • OUALELAYE OUEDRAOGO SERVES UP A PERFECT POUR-OVER AT THE INKWELL BAKERY & CAFE.

Taking Root • AFTER A PANDEMIC DELAY, 9TH STREET BISTRO AND ITS TRANSPLANTED OWNERS FEEL RIGHT AT HOME IN NOBLESVILLE.

BEST OF INDY

ARTS & CULTURE

NEW ALBUMS

ASHLEY C. FORD • The New York Times best-selling author moved back to Indy from New York last year, and has been rediscovering the city where she spent her 20s. AS TOLD TO EBONY CHAPPEL

HEALTH&BEAUTY

CHARLY ARNOLT • The former Fox 59 reporter and current WWE ring announcer takes her look—and the local places that help her keep it—seriously. AS TOLD TO DAWN OLSEN

FOOD & DRINK

FOOD HALLS • Three new food courts rolled out the trays recently, and we got in line to find the best places at each.

KELSEY MURPHY • After winning the top prize on MasterChef, the Fishers resident is looking to move into the culinary field. Here are some of her favorite spots in Indy to eat when she’s not cooking for herself. AS TOLD TO DAWN OLSEN

SHOPPING & STYLE

SEAN (OREO) JONES • The local musician, who is one-third of the new hip-hop supergroup 81355, shares his favorite sources for secondhand style.AS TOLD TO DAWN OLSEN

NEW RETAIL DISTRICT • When Bottleworks District debuted last winter, the hotel and food hall seemed to get all the attention. But the area’s boutiques shouldn’t be overlooked—especially with gift-giving season upon us.

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