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Irish Spring • On March 16, the Indianapolis Athletic Club Foundation will continue the tradition of greening downtown’s canal in a public ceremony that nods to the waterway’s beginnings.

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

Sizzle Reel

Castleton Saraga • A MANNER-FESTO FOR NAVIGATING INDY’S NEWEST INTERNATIONAL MARKET.

Hidden Talents • A STAFF ART EXHIBIT AT NEWFIELDS BRINGS FORTH THE IMPRESSIVE CREATIVITY THROUGHOUT ITS RANKS.

Joey Mulinaro, comedian • AFTER A RISE TO INTERNET FAME THREE YEARS AGO, THE RONCALLI AND UINDY GRAD HAS SURGED TOWARD 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS WHILE STAYING HOME IN INDIANAPOLIS AND COLLECTING ENDORSEMENTS FROM NATIONAL BRANDS LIKE CRUMBL COOKIES.

CHUCK TAYLOR’S BASKETBALL VINTAGE: 1959 • Resides in the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in Indianapolis

Bridle Party

Kiln It • AN INSPIRING POTTERY SHOP AND STUDIO SWINGS OPEN ITS DOORS DOWNTOWN.

MY LOOK

Museum Pieces • THE GIFT SHOPS IN OUR LOCAL INSTITUTIONS ARE WORTH THE TRIP.

The Rest Is History • AN IRVINGTON COUPLE SETTLES INTO THE LANDMARK HOUSE THAT WAS ONCE HOME TO ARTIST HELENE HIBBEN.

Trending Tweet • THE INCREASINGLY POPULAR PASTIME OF BIRDWATCHING CAN LIFT OUR SPIRITS AND SOOTHE OUR STRESS.

Take a Peep • Mid-March to early April is prime time to birdwatch, as migration is in full swing and trees are still bare. These birds are most commonly spotted around Indianapolis this time of year.

Franklin • HERE’S WHERE TO START EXPLORING OUR AREA’S BEST SMALL TOWN.

Toast Master

Ensemble Cast • A KENTUCKIANA EATERY REINVENTS DINNER THEATER, AND THE MEAL IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW.

PINCH OF WISDOM

Bun Voyage • Custom itineraries of sliders and brews take diners on a tasty trip at a Carmel burger spot.

THE FEED

Melt With You • NOTHING SAYS COMFORT FOOD LIKE OOEY, GOOEY CHEESE MELTING BETWEEN TWO SLICES OF TOASTED BREAD. HERE’S WHERE TO FIND SOME OF THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE UPGRADES IN TOWN.

Sweet Moves • GALLERY PASTRY OWNER ALISON KEEFER TAKES HER FLAIR FOR DESIGN AND DESSERT-DRIVEN CUISINE TO A FOURTH LOCATION.

FAVORITE THINGS

WINNER, WINNER! • From hot to haute, our finger lickin’ good guide to the best fried chicken dinners in town.

Drinking Buddies • These Indy breweries serve more than just beer—they provide a place to belong. Here’s where you can tap into a community of like-minded pet-lovers, military vets, bicycle enthusiasts, horror freaks, and beer nerds. This round (up) is on us.

Dry Run • Brewery fun for non-beer drinkers.

Finding Faith • Longtime Indianapolis Monthly photographer Tony Valainis spent several months documenting the many ways—and whys—Indianapolis worships in everyday life and through sacred rites.

RESTAURANTS

Swing State • THE LACK OF PORCHES IN SO MANY NEW HOMES WILL BE THE RUINATION OF SOCIETY. AND DECORATIVE FLOURISHES THREE FEET WIDE DON’T COUNT.