Midtown Indy

06/01/2026

📣 THE NOMINATION ROUND IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL BEST OF MIDTOWN INDY AWARDS! 📣

Midtown Indy Inc. is excited to bring back the Best of Midtown Indy Awards, our community-driven celebration of the people, places, businesses, and spaces that make Midtown such a special place to live, work, play, learn, and visit.

Now's your chance to share your Midtown favorites! From beloved local coffee shops and restaurants to parks, neighbors, small businesses, and more, we want to hear who YOU think deserves to be named the BEST of Midtown Indy.

Your nominations help shine a spotlight on the incredible people and places that make Midtown vibrant, welcoming, and unique. Together we're building community pride and celebrating the local gems that bring neighborhoods to life.

SUBMIT your nominations by July 15th using the Google Form linked HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckbo9xW9-oNbbdHEtIDN-cmGtfYz_qXfJtQUc3EKOZ9dkFzg/viewform?usp=header

Front-runners and voting details will be announced in the August issue of the Midtown Indy Magazine and across our social media. Winners and runners-up will be revealed in the November issue of the Midtown Indy Magazine and on social media as well.

LET THE NOMINATING BEGIN!🥳

06/01/2026

Check out the May issue of the Midtown Indy Magazine - now available in digital form!

Catch up on what's happening across the Midtown region, including community news, events, neighborhood updates, and more.

Click the link to read current and past issues: https://fliphtml5.com/bookcase/fvdpf/

Interested in advertising with us, sharing content ideas, or providing feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
Contact Rachel Dickerson at [email protected]

05/08/2026

Exciting things are happening in Broad Ripple! Share your thoughts about art in Broad Ripple by filling out the survey today!

Help shape public art in Broad Ripple!

The Broad Ripple Village Association and Indy Arts Council have launched a community process to create a Public Art Master Plan for Broad Ripple. We’re inviting anyone who lives, works, or spends time in Broad Ripple to complete a short survey and share ideas for future public art in the neighborhood.

Take the survey & learn about the project: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGW68G9.

04/25/2026

Check out our April e-newsletter here! https://midtownindy.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/my-midtown-news-fbe7fe70-d14d-42da-bf54-8242aba96828

It's packed full of community updates, events, summer programming and resources!

Reach out if you have things you'd like us to share with the community!

03/24/2026

IT’S TODAY! Celebrate National Cheesesteak Day by supporting the MLK Community Center when you order a cheesesteak from Hoagies and Hops (4155 Boulevard Place).

15% of proceeds, plus beer sales next door at Chilly Water Brewing, will go right back into supporting the community. Stop by, grab a bite, and be part of something bigger!

is back! 🥖🔥

On March 24, is hosting a fundraiser in support of the MLK Center—donating 15% of all proceeds, plus additional support from Chilly Water Brewing Company through beer sales next door.

And it gets even better—this Saturday, March 21 at 2PM, they’re hosting a cheesesteak eating contest on thier patio featuring local celebrities and media personalities going head-to-head with longtime customers. You won’t want to miss it!

A little history…
Many years ago, in this very same building, there was a barbershop in the back where neighbors gathered to plant the seeds of what would become the MLK Center. Back then, it was known as the Butler-Tarkington Multi-Service Center—built by neighbors, for neighbors.

To now come full circle and partner in this same space is something truly special. 💛

Come out, grab a cheesesteak, and be part of a story that continues to bring community together.

01/19/2026

Devour Indy starts today! Be sure to check out these Midtown restaurants!

Devour Indy Winterfest starts today, and there are plenty of restaurants to visit in Broad Ripple and the surrounding area! Check out all the midtown menus on the Devour Indy website and try something new this week 🍴

12/31/2025

🏆 Introducing the 2025 Best of Midtown Indy Award Winners! 🏆

After months of nominations and voting, the results are in and YOU showed up. Through incredible community participation, Midtown residents and supporters helped us recognize the people and places that truly make Midtown special.

✨ Congratulations to our 2025 Best of Midtown Indy winners:

• Best Park: Broad Ripple Park - Indy Parks and Recreation
• Best Place to Grab a Beer: Guggman Haus Brewing Co. - 46th St. Taproom
• Best Coffee Shop: GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet
• Best New Business: Golden Hour Books
• Best Neighbor: Sarah Calvin
• Best Patio Dining: Flatwater Restaurant
• Best Date Night Spot: Mama Carollas Old Italian Restaurant Indianapolis
• Best Artist: Molly Young Meier paintings by Molly Young Meier
• Best Place for Live Music: The Jazz Kitchen
• Best Pizza: Bazbeaux Pizza

These winners are a big part of what makes Midtown, Midtown. We loved delivering gift baskets and celebrating each honoree in person, and we are excited to share those moments with you.

Thank you to everyone who nominated, voted, and helped spread the word. We were truly blown away by the engagement in our inaugural year of the Best of Midtown Indy Awards. Your enthusiasm confirmed what we already know. Midtown is full of people who care deeply about this community.

We encourage you to get out, explore, and support these amazing local winners. They make Midtown Indy such a vibrant place to live, work, play, learn, and visit.

This is just the beginning. We look forward to continuing this tradition year after year and celebrating all that makes Midtown such a special place. 💛

10/02/2025

We are proud to celebrate our partners at Butler University as they launch their Boldly Butler initiatives - A bold vision for transformational learning experiences, a dynamic campus and community, and a thriving Butler!

10/02/2025

Don't let your old electronics gather dust! Join Republic Services and the Indianapolis Colts for an electronics recycling event on October 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Help the environment while supporting your favorite team.

10/02/2025