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Common Census • When it comes to disparities in Marion County’s public art scene, the writing is on the wall. But through an intensive public art audit and now with a detailed report in hand, more equitable changes are on the horizon.

Slam Dunk

Valentine’s Day Proposal • A MANNER-FESTO ON POPPING THE QUESTION ON FEBRUARY 14.

48.9 • Indiana marriage rate

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON’S SPURS • VINTAGE: 1811

Herd Mentality • CENTURIES AFTER BUFFALO LAST ROAMED FREE IN INDIANA, THE KANKAKEE SANDS RESTORATION PROJECT—IN AN AREA OF THE STATE THAT WAS ONCE THE LARGEST INLAND SWAMP IN THE COUNTRY—IS RELYING ON THE ANIMALS TO BALANCE ITS PAST WITH ITS FUTURE.

BEST BETS • THIS MONTH’S CAN’T–MISS EVENTS

The Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Happy Hour • AT BOTANICAL BAR, VICTORIA BEATY BRINGS HOMES TO LIFE ONE POTHOS AT A TIME.

MACEY SCHUMACHER • Owner, Nuova Vita Vintage

Light On! • ILLUMINATE DREARY WINTER DAYS WITH ONE OF THESE STUNNING LAMPS.

THE THREAD

Butler-Tarkington • THIS SMALL STRIP OF STOREFRONTS ON THE NORTH SIDE SURPRISES AS AN UPSCALE SHOPPING OASIS NOT TO BE MISSED.

A Life of Luxury • IF YOU WERE READY TO SPEND $1.5 MILLION, WHICH ONE OF THESE DREAM HOMES WOULD YOU MOVE INTO?

Level Up • LOOKING FOR A FRESH WORKOUT? ENTER A PORTAL TO THE METAVERSE AT BOTTLEWORKS.

Hey, Shaggy! • French Pharmacie’s new downtown salon is the place to go for the hot new (old) style.

It’s Showtime! • WICKED, SCHMICKED. THE SHINY NEW PRODUCTIONS ON BROADWAY ARE SUPERB.

DAY TRIP

Buttered Up

Get Down • DON’T LET THE NAME FOOL YOU. NOWHERE SPECIAL BRINGS NEW LIFE TO THE OLD LIBERTINE SPOT.

PINCH OF WISDOM

Shining Example • Soulshine Vegan Cafe plants itself in a familiar Broad Ripple spot.

THE FEED

Crunch Time • THINKING OUTSIDE THE BAG, THESE FIVE RESTAURANTS USE POTATO CHIPS AS AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT.

What a Filling • MEXICO CITY NATIVE GABRIEL SAÑUDO PLANS TO RAISE INDY’S TACO STANDARDS AT TAQUERIA DE JULIETA.

Opening Act • FOUNTAIN SQUARE’S LATEST SCRUFFY ROCK STAR, EASY RIDER DINER CATERS TO BOTH EARLY BIRDS AND NIGHT OWLS.

HOW TO Love Winter • Weathering winter in Indiana requires a certain level of hardiness. A seemingly endless string of frigid, gray days is enough to make you hibernate until spring. But maybe it’s time to warm up to the idea of embracing the season. Bundle up (or not!) and get active with a new or familiar sport. Plan a trip an hour or several time zones away. Sip from a cozy handmade mug. Finally nail down that igloo reservation. Sure, you’ll soon be able to stash the hat and gloves. Until then, layer up and chill out with these seasonal pleasures.

Head for the Hills • So you’ve mastered Paoli Peaks and Perfect North. (The latter has a new skiing and snowboarding trail, FYI.) Maybe it’s time to branch out to one of the many ski resorts scattered across the Midwest. Here are three options.

Brush With Fame • If you’re anything like writer Rob Annis, curling could be your ticket to Olympic glory. Here’s what to know—and how to learn.

Get Outta Town! • A change of scenery, not to mention experiencing something new, can work wonders to break up the monotony of winter. Stay inside state lines, further explore the Midwest, or rack...