Plus: Seven off-the-beaten-path hikes in Indy.
byRyan Martin
Dear Indy,
It’s Monday, which means we could all benefit from some energetic music to jumpstart our morning.
So I’m listening to “Shadeling” by Urban Essence, an Indianapolis musician.
When not performing, he’s 24-year-old Max Arney, whose love of electronic music led him to attend IUPUI’s Department of Music and Arts Technology.
Now change is in the air for the school. As IUPUI prepares to split in July, the music technology and therapy programs are serving as a test of what might come next for other parts of the university.
Read more here.
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In other news
- If you’re among the Indy residents who are intimidated at the thought of hiking, let us be the first to ease those fears. And lucky for you, we have suggestions for seven hikes in Indy for you to enjoy during this nice stretch of weather.
- You can learn more about Indianapolis history through a new exhibit at Indiana Landmarks, which celebrates the work of Indianapolis painter Harry Davis. His work focused on historic buildings and monuments. Get the details here.
- Help is on the way for Indy residents whose leaky homes and outdated appliances are costing hundreds of wasted dollars in energy costs each month. Federal money is headed to the Indiana Office of Energy Development, which is launching rebate programs to alleviate the costs of upgrades. But first there’s a listening session tomorrow in Indy.
What’s going on around the city
- Wednesday, June 12: Monument Circle transforms into a farmer’s market from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fresh produce, meat, herbal health products and crafts are among the items being sold by local growers and vendors.
- Thursday, June 13: Five new exhibitions open at the Indy Arts Center, 820 E. 67th St. Starting at 5 p.m., gallery-goers can take part in a free reception featuring work from artists throughout the Midwest, glass work created by students at the gallery and pieces created by individuals impacted by gun violence, among other exhibits.
- Thursday, June 13: Hoosier singer-songwriter Robert Rolfe Feddersen takes the stage at Guggman Haus Brewing, 1701 Gent Ave., at 7 p.m. Feddersen will perform songs from his latest album, “The Distance.” Free, all ages.
— Breanna Cooper, arts and culture reporter
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What else we’re reading today
- IndyStar: A government ban on TikTok would have a real financial impact on some Hoosiers, including Indy real estate agent Summer Hudson. “It’s wild to me that they don’t realize the impact this is going to have on small business owners,” Hudson said.
- Indianapolis Business Journal: Another win for people who get excited about new gas stations in Indianapolis — including data reporter Emily Hopkins, who shared the news with colleagues in all caps.
- Bloomington Herald-Times: All my fellow birders will be delighted to learn about the juvenile brown booby that’s been hanging out in Spring Mill State Park.
Notes from our Documenters
This week, we have six meetings on our schedule.
Today, we’re covering the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee and the Citizens’ Police Complaint Board.
Tomorrow, we’re the Decatur Township school board.
Wednesday, we’re covering the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee and the Washington Township school board.
Thursday, we’re covering the Homes For All Coalition.
What other meetings should we cover? Let me know.
— Ariana Beedie, community journalism director
Interested in being a Documenter? Here’s how.
Reflections
Last week, some of my Mirror Indy colleagues and I attended about eight hours of training to become certified in Mental Health First Aid. I just wanted to give a newsletter shoutout to Ti’Gre McNear, who was an amazing trainer.
If anyone is interested in learning more about, check out the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s website on the topic.
Ryan
P.S. If you liked something about today’s newsletter, or didn’t, let me know at ryan.martin@mirrorindy.org. It helps us serve you better.
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