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Capital Gains • This year, big investments focusing on public safety, cleanliness, and outreach are lined up for downtown’s Mile Square—the small yet significant doorstep to the state of Indiana. Are they enough?

ARTIFACT

Call of Doody

MLK Day • A MANNER-FESTO FOR OBSERVING THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY HONORING THE CIVIL RIGHTS GIANT.

THE STATE STAT

Sue Finkam, Carmel Mayoral Candidate • THE MARKETING EXECUTIVE AND THREE-TERM CITY COUNCILOR IS RUNNING AGAINST FELLOW REPUBLICAN KEVIN “WOODY” RIDER TO REPLACE THE OUTGOING SEVEN-TERM MAYOR JIM BRAINARD.

BEST BETS

Hot Stuff

Street Wise • A NEW RETAIL SPACE ANGLES TO BE BOTH SANCTUARY AND STYLE INSPIRATION.

Dexter Clardy • Lead Vocalist, Huckleberry Funk

Nap Town • NEED TO CATCH UP ON YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP? LET OUR PICKS USHER YOU INTO DREAMLAND.

THE THREAD

Carmel City Center • SEE WHAT’S NEW AND WORTH A FRESH LOOK AT THE SWANKY MIXED-USE COMPLEX ON THE MONON TRAIL.

Wink Wink

The Big Chill • Carmel native opens a Zionsville wellness studio where Father Time is freezed out.

Our Tiki Bar • RIC MILLS AND MATT MCELFRESH OFTEN ESCAPE TO THE TROPICS: THE BASEMENT OF THEIR MIDCENTURY-MODERN ABODE IN HISTORIC LADYWOOD ESTATES.

Showroom Stopper • RH IS MOVING FULL SPEED AHEAD WITH CONVERTING CHRISTEL DEHAAN’S MANSION INTO A HOME GOODS HAVEN LIKE NO OTHER.

Make A Break • TAKE A WEEKEND TO SAVOR LOCAL FLAIR AND FLAVORS IN TENNESSEE’S MAKER CITY.

Featured Attraction

Jump In • BLOOMINGTON’S OFF-CAMPUS HOPSCOTCH KITCHEN MAJORS IN LOCALLY SOURCED CAFE FARE.

PINCH OF WISDOM

Latin Lover • This carryout menu covers a lot of territory.

THE FEED

Bubble Up • A GROWING CROP OF BOBA SHOPS IS TAKING THIS TEA-BASED ASIAN REFRESHER TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH LUXURIOUS SYRUPS, FOAMS, AND BUBBLES.

Rome Service • ITALIAN IMPORT LUCIO ROMANI GIVES BACK THE FLAVORS OF HIS CHILDHOOD AT HIS CHEERY BAKERY AND TAKEOUT.

Slice of Life • AT BARGERSVILLE’S PIZZA & LIBATIONS, ONE MAN’S DESTINATION DINNER IS ANOTHER MAN’S HOMETOWN PIZZA SHOP.

GET YOUR FIX • Even if something can be replaced, you might not want to. Maybe your item has sentimental value, or they just don’t make ’em like they used to. Repairing things, rather than tossing and buying new, saves money and helps the planet, too. From stuffed animals to sewing machines, screens to stained glass—and just about anything else—this guide will lead you to a local shop that can bring it back to life. Find new favorites or rediscover old standbys that are always worth a shoutout (hey, Kimmel!). These 62 handypeople and craftspeople will give a second chance to whatever it is you want to hold on to.

IF IT IS BROKEN, DON’T FIX IT

REBOUNDED • Twenty-one years after leaving Indy to pursue a Hall of Fame coaching career, Thad Matta is back at butler to start his second act-he hasn’t come home alone.

RESTAURANTS

Sick With Worry • I SWEAR TO MY DEARLY DEPARTED GALLBLADDER, 2022 PUT ME THROUGH THE RINGER. THANKFULLY, I’M A HYPOCHONDRIAC.