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Indiana schools see political shift with Turning Point push

Conservative state leaders are changing their strategy on politics in schools to promote Turning Point groups.

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Several years ago, Indiana&#x27;s GOP leadership was focused on removing political ideology from the state&#x27;s schools, but it backs a partnership with the conservative Turning Point USA.The big picture: Earlier this month, Indiana became the eighth state to partner with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Turning Point USA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/03/12/indiana-strengthens-partnership-with-turning-point-usa" data-vars-content-id="75d42808-358c-4e44-80d0-a82c305d16a8" data-vars-headline="Indiana schools see political shift with Turning Point push" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/03/12/indiana-strengthens-partnership-with-turning-point-usa" target="_self">Turning Point USA</a>, endorsing its Club America initiative.

'Burb Bites: Westfield's plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments

Westfield's massive Ironstone development narrowly survived a city council vote.

This week&#x27;s news from around the region includes a huge housing development in Westfield, a prestigious tennis facility in Noblesville and a local woman set to make a splash on reality TV.🏘️ The Westfield City Council narrowly approved Ironstone, a 765-acre development that will bring more than 1,700 single-family homes and townhouses and 250 apartments to the city&#x27;s far north side.<ul><li>It&#x27;s one of the largest residential projects in Westfield&#x27;s history, and the 4-3 vote signals a growing rift between city leaders and some residents over how fast the city should grow.</li><li>The project is located on the north and south sides of 206th Street where it intersects Horton and Six Points roads, and will be built over 10 to 15 years.</li><li>Mayor Scott Willis said infrastructure upgrades, including road improvements and a new fire department, must be finished before the first house is built.</li></ul>💑 Despite a Carmel man having <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="his &quot;Bachelorette&quot; debut called off" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2026/03/19/former-purdue-basketball-player-among-this-seasons-bachelorette-cast/89086783007/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2026/03/19/former-purdue-basketball-player-among-this-seasons-bachelorette-cast/89086783007/" target="_blank">his &quot;Bachelorette&quot; debut called off</a> earlier this month, another HamCo native is getting a shot at love on the small screen.<ul><li>26-year-old Delaney Kluger of Noblesville is part of the cast of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love Overboard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hulu.com/series/love-overboard-3efa9bfe-6a96-4820-828c-d34dd94dd761" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hulu.com/series/love-overboard-3efa9bfe-6a96-4820-828c-d34dd94dd761" target="_blank">Love Overboard</a>,&quot; Hulu&#x27;s new yacht-based dating competition that premiered last week.</li><li>The show is described as &quot;Bachelor in Paradise&quot; meets &quot;Love Island.&quot;</li><li>In her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="official show bio" data-vars-click-url="https://press.hulu.com/bios/delaney-26/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://press.hulu.com/bios/delaney-26/" target="_blank">official show bio</a>, Kluger says she was raised in chaos and moved to New York at 16 to pursue fashion after struggling to fit in in her hometown.</li></ul>🎾 Also in Noblesville, Serena Williams&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="former tennis coach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13616431/us-open-how-serena-williams-found-new-level-success-coach-patrick-mouratoglou" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13616431/us-open-how-serena-williams-found-new-level-success-coach-patrick-mouratoglou" target="_blank">former tennis coach</a> has plans to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="open a training facility" data-vars-click-url="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/43" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/43" target="_blank">open a training facility</a> near the Innovation Mile corridor.<ul><li>Founded by Patrick Mouratoglou, the Mouratoglou Tennis Center is being proposed for 14469 Olio Road at the Deer Creek Business Park.</li><li>The facility would feature six indoor tennis courts, eight padel courts and four indoor futsal pitches, offering private lessons and seasonal camps</li><li>If approved, construction is expected to begin in May with a soft opening in August, a full opening in September and the academy program launching in October. A public hearing is scheduled for April 20 before the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Noblesville Plan Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-250" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-250" target="_blank">Noblesville Plan Commission</a>.</li></ul>🏨 Hospitality startup <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Veloce Hotels" data-vars-click-url="https://www.velocehotels.com/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.velocehotels.com/" target="_blank">Veloce Hotels</a> is raising funds to bring its vision for a slate of luxury motorsports-themed hotels to central Indiana, starting with a $189 million project in Carmel.<ul><li>With $1.1 million already in hand, the company is opening a $5.5 million seed round to acquire potential development sites in Carmel and Westfield along the U.S. 31 corridor.</li><li>In addition to a flagship hotel in Carmel, Veloce wants to build a $135 million hotel near Grand Park Sports Campus.</li></ul>🍦 Just in time for spring, Graeter&#x27;s Ice Cream has opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its second Fishers location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/Graeters/photos/grand-opening-our-second-location-in-fishers-indiana-is-now-open-8699-e-106th-st/1324118126415885/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/Graeters/photos/grand-opening-our-second-location-in-fishers-indiana-is-now-open-8699-e-106th-st/1324118126415885/" target="_blank">its second Fishers location</a>.<ul><li>The new shop is off 106th Street near Lantern Road, and was chosen for its proximity to the Fishers Event Center.</li></ul>

Indy's population grows as nationwide immigration plummets

Our metro area grew by over 22,000 people from 2024 to 2025, double the national growth average.

Population growth is slowing in most counties nationwide amid a massive drop in immigration, but the Indianapolis metro is doing its best to buck the trend. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Census data" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/44942673.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2Vuc3VzLmdvdi9uZXdzcm9vbS9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlcy8yMDI2LzIwMjUtcG9wZXN0LW1ldHJvLW1pY3JvLWNvdW50aWVzLmh0bWw_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0Ba4298c06" data-vars-content-id="b0bf96af-0129-4584-a260-488a31b9ae82" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s population grows as nationwide immigration plummets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/44942673.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2Vuc3VzLmdvdi9uZXdzcm9vbS9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlcy8yMDI2LzIwMjUtcG9wZXN0LW1ldHJvLW1pY3JvLWNvdW50aWVzLmh0bWw_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0Ba4298c06" target="_self">New Census data</a> offers the best look yet at how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup.

Sen. Todd Young leading latest effort to address national debt

Economists say Americans need to be concerned about the debt.

Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) is leading an effort to address <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s fiscal imbalance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/washington-ignores-americas-fiscal-cliff" data-vars-content-id="700a9bb8-dc3c-441d-8783-e39a01b4f5d5" data-vars-headline="Sen. Todd Young leading latest effort to address national debt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/washington-ignores-americas-fiscal-cliff" target="_self">America&#x27;s fiscal imbalance</a> and sounding the alarm about the danger of the ballooning national debt.The big picture: The national debt is nearly $40 trillion, more than $113,000 for every person in the country.<ul><li>The federal government is expected to spend more than $1 trillion on interest this year, Young told Axios.</li></ul>

Your weekend plans: Indiana Artisan Marketplace, Easter Begg Hunt, Jerry Lee Atwood exhibit and more

Discover art and food handcrafted in the Hoosier state this weekend during the 14th annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace.

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Discover art and food handcrafted in the Hoosier state this weekend during the 14th annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indiana Artisan Marketplace" data-vars-click-url="https://indianaartisan.org/marketplace/" data-vars-content-id="157d4e83-ad6c-48f0-87db-1faf9a061723" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indiana Artisan Marketplace, Easter Begg Hunt, Jerry Lee Atwood exhibit and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indianaartisan.org/marketplace/" target="_blank">Indiana Artisan Marketplace</a>.Driving the news: Considered a kickoff to the state&#x27;s art fair season, the marketplace features goods from more than 100 creatives from all regions of Indiana.

Indy police prepare to protect homecourt during NCAA Final Four

Tens of thousands of college basketball fans will be kicking it in Indy next week.

Expect a significant police presence and multiple downtown road detours when the 2026 NCAA Men&#x27;s Final Four arrives in Indianapolis next week.Why it matters: More than 70,000 people are expected to take part in the college basketball extravaganza each day it&#x27;s in town, meaning an increased chance of interactions among attendees that could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="escalate to violence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE5S3gvEe-4" data-vars-content-id="267c9b07-f4f5-4ddc-aad3-aa875bcff3b2" data-vars-headline="Indy police prepare to protect homecourt during NCAA Final Four" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE5S3gvEe-4" target="_blank">escalate to violence</a>.

Meet the maker: The creators behind Swish 2026

Indy's Final Four festivities will include a slate of creator-powered special events.

Indy&#x27;s Final Four festivities will include a slate of creator-powered special events backed by some of the city&#x27;s most influential arts and culture organizations.The inspo: The Swish 2026 festival is a free immersive experience that will spread across downtown Indy next weekend with the help of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Forty5 Presents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forty5.com/about" data-vars-content-id="b72b7ff3-cda4-4596-a658-7fb7af998dab" data-vars-headline="Meet the maker: The creators behind Swish 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forty5.com/about" target="_blank">Forty5 Presents</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GANGGANG" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/13/ganggang-artists-culture-whats-next" data-vars-content-id="b72b7ff3-cda4-4596-a658-7fb7af998dab" data-vars-headline="Meet the maker: The creators behind Swish 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/13/ganggang-artists-culture-whats-next" target="_self">GANGGANG</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Epicurean Indy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.epicureanindy.com/" data-vars-content-id="b72b7ff3-cda4-4596-a658-7fb7af998dab" data-vars-headline="Meet the maker: The creators behind Swish 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.epicureanindy.com/" target="_blank">Epicurean Indy</a> and others.

100 concerts to see in Indianapolis this spring

From stadium takeovers to intimate indie shows, Indy's 2026 spring concert season is stacked.

From stadium-sized country takeovers to intimate indie shows, Indianapolis has a stacked spring concert season in 2026.Why it matters: Some of the hottest names in entertainment are making stops in the Circle City soon, but an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="active local music scene makes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/live-music-venues-concerts-indianapolis" data-vars-content-id="40382b1e-03d0-4a01-9728-32d5154b5b0e" data-vars-headline="100 concerts to see in Indianapolis this spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/live-music-venues-concerts-indianapolis" target="_self">active local music scene makes</a> it hard to keep track of every show.

Your weekend plans: International Women's Gathering, Indy Indie Book Crawl and more

A celebration of women from around the world returns to Indy's Global Village and Museum Saturday.

The seventh International Women&#x27;s Gathering will bring a day of food, art and empowerment to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indy&#x27;s Global Village and Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/imcoalition.org/" data-vars-content-id="52bd90c6-ef2d-426e-9682-18f156a9a221" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: International Women&#x27;s Gathering, Indy Indie Book Crawl and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/imcoalition.org/" target="_blank">Indy&#x27;s Global Village and Museum</a> on Saturday.Driving the news: With the theme of &quot;Give to Gain,&quot; this year&#x27;s event highlights the power of women collaborating, mentoring and uplifting one another.

Your weekend plans: Cardi B, Indiana Flower and Patio Show, D.L. Hughley and more

One of the biggest names in rap is bringing her first headline arena tour to Indianapolis.

One of the biggest names in rap is bringing her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first headline arena tour" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/16/cardi-b-tour-little-miss-drama" data-vars-content-id="e30742e2-3c15-4e78-aa6f-f6534a96db90" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Cardi B, Indiana Flower and Patio Show, D.L. Hughley and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/16/cardi-b-tour-little-miss-drama" target="_self">first headline arena tour</a> to Indianapolis during <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/03/10/how-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-indianapolis" data-vars-content-id="e30742e2-3c15-4e78-aa6f-f6534a96db90" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Cardi B, Indiana Flower and Patio Show, D.L. Hughley and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/03/10/how-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-indianapolis" target="_self">St. Patrick&#x27;s Day weekend</a>.Driving the news: Cardi B&#x27;s Little Miss Drama Tour continues its 31-city run <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/events/detail/cardi-b" data-vars-content-id="e30742e2-3c15-4e78-aa6f-f6534a96db90" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Cardi B, Indiana Flower and Patio Show, D.L. Hughley and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/events/detail/cardi-b" target="_blank">Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse</a>.

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Indianapolis

Your guide to finding fun and food this year in the Circle City.

St. Patrick&#x27;s Day is seven days away.Yes, but: Indianapolis isn&#x27;t waiting until next week to get the party started!

Your weekend plans: Tiana's Joyful Celebration, Easel by Penrod, 500 Festival 6-Miler and more

Disney's touring love letter to New Orleans is making its debut this weekend in the Circle City.

<figure><img alt="A display at Essence Fest with a gazebo similar to what designers say will be used in the new traveling Tiana&#x27;s Bayou Adventure exhibit at Children&#x27;s Museum of Indianapolis. " height="450" id="318f93cb-0565-462c-923a-85385e3148f3" src="https://images.axios.com/VWAkNbitrIWGOMqsWAUhuV-OQ-c=/2026/03/05/1772733699759.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>A display at Essence Fest with a gazebo similar to what designers say will be used in the new traveling exhibit. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>Disney&#x27;s touring love letter to New Orleans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="debuts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/07/07/disney-princess-tiana-exhibit-childrens-museum" data-vars-content-id="f11d6ed5-2b01-4a82-9a9f-39d2c5e66b3f" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Tiana&#x27;s Joyful Celebration, Easel by Penrod, 500 Festival 6-Miler and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/07/07/disney-princess-tiana-exhibit-childrens-museum" target="_self">debuts</a> this weekend in the Circle City.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tiana&#x27;s Bayou Adventure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/06/28/tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-opens-disney-world-merch-food" data-vars-content-id="f11d6ed5-2b01-4a82-9a9f-39d2c5e66b3f" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Tiana&#x27;s Joyful Celebration, Easel by Penrod, 500 Festival 6-Miler and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/06/28/tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-opens-disney-world-merch-food" target="_self">Tiana&#x27;s Bayou Adventure</a>, the second-most popular ride at Walt Disney World, is the inspiration for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="kid-friendly exhibit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.childrensmuseum.org/tiana" data-vars-content-id="f11d6ed5-2b01-4a82-9a9f-39d2c5e66b3f" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Tiana&#x27;s Joyful Celebration, Easel by Penrod, 500 Festival 6-Miler and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.childrensmuseum.org/tiana" target="_blank">kid-friendly exhibit</a> on display at the Children&#x27;s Museum of Indianapolis for the next 10 months.

Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, "Pete the Cat"

This weekend, embark on an alphabetized exploration of Indianapolis history.

This weekend, embark on an alphabetized exploration of Indianapolis history.What&#x27;s happening: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indy A to Z" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indianamuseum.org/experience/indy-a-to-z/" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indianamuseum.org/experience/indy-a-to-z/" target="_blank">Indy A to Z</a> is an immersive Indiana State Museum exhibition celebrating what makes the Circle City special.How it works: Inspired by a suggestion from local educators and developed by the museum&#x27;s experience team, Indy A to Z uses the alphabet as a framework to dig into 26 unique aspects of Indy&#x27;s culture and history one letter at a time.<ul><li>A giant Prozac pill signifies L for &quot;Lilly,&quot; and a sign for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Madam C.J. Walker&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/02/11/madam-walker-legacy-center-renovation-endowment" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/02/11/madam-walker-legacy-center-renovation-endowment" target="_self">Madam C.J. Walker&#x27;s</a> authorized agents signifies B for &quot;beauty,&quot; and &quot;N&quot; is represented by Indy&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="notorious&quot; natives like John Dillinger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/14/old-news-the-dillinger-gangs-deadly-bank-heist" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/14/old-news-the-dillinger-gangs-deadly-bank-heist" target="_self">notorious&quot; natives like John Dillinger</a>.</li></ul>If you go: Indy A to Z&#x27;s four-month run starts Friday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum admission" data-vars-click-url="https://9529a.blackbaudhosting.com/9529a/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=ec16dc0b-45af-4c86-987b-2150481851de" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://9529a.blackbaudhosting.com/9529a/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=ec16dc0b-45af-4c86-987b-2150481851de" target="_blank">Museum admission</a> is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $16 for kids 3-17.</li></ul>More weekend picks:🏈 Hang out with some NFL insiders while supporting Riley Children&#x27;s Foundation during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Combine Meetup" data-vars-click-url="https://give.rileykids.org/event/sun-king-nfl-combine-event/e772207" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://give.rileykids.org/event/sun-king-nfl-combine-event/e772207" target="_blank">NFL Combine Meetup</a> at Sun King Brewery Downtown, 6pm Friday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://give.rileykids.org/event/sun-king-nfl-combine-event/e772207/register/new/select-tickets" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://give.rileykids.org/event/sun-king-nfl-combine-event/e772207/register/new/select-tickets" target="_blank">Tickets</a> are $25.</li></ul>🎷 Experience a high-octane saxophone performance when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Eric Darius" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ericdarius.com/" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ericdarius.com/" target="_blank">Eric Darius</a> plays the Jazz Kitchen, 7pm and 10pm Friday and Saturday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://calendar.thejazzkitchen.com/shows/eric-darius-27-feb" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://calendar.thejazzkitchen.com/shows/eric-darius-27-feb" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $25.</li></ul>😂 Laugh the night away with award-winning stand-up Zoltan Kaszas at Helium Comedy Club, 7pm and 9:15pm Friday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/343582" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/343582" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $32.</li></ul>🙌 Feel the power of contemporary worship music when the Elevation Nights Tour stops at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 7pm Friday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500635F9BAB78FF?brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500635F9BAB78FF?brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $45.</li></ul>🏒 Hit the ice with the Indy Fuel as they host a pair of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="special celebrations" data-vars-click-url="https://indyfuelhockey.com/games/2026/02/27/hockey-is-for-everyone" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indyfuelhockey.com/games/2026/02/27/hockey-is-for-everyone" target="_blank">special celebrations</a> at Fishers Event Center against the Iowa Heartlands.<ul><li>Tickets for the inclusivity-focused <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hockey is for Everyone game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-fuel-vs-iowa-heartlanders-fishers-indiana-02-27-2026/event/0500630DC72435A1" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-fuel-vs-iowa-heartlanders-fishers-indiana-02-27-2026/event/0500630DC72435A1" target="_blank">Hockey is for Everyone game</a> at 7pm Friday and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Blackhawks Night game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-fuel-vs-iowa-heartlanders-fishers-indiana-02-28-2026/event/0500630DC7EA363E" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-fuel-vs-iowa-heartlanders-fishers-indiana-02-28-2026/event/0500630DC7EA363E" target="_blank">Blackhawks Night game</a> at 7pm Saturday start at $36.</li></ul>🎵 Fist pump with &quot;Jersey Shore&quot; star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="DJ Pauly D" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/djpaulyd/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/djpaulyd/?hl=en" target="_blank">DJ Pauly D</a> when he spins at Old National Centre, 9pm Friday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dj-pauly-d-indianapolis-indiana-02-27-2026/event/05006339CB124E4E?_gl=1*1cs0blj*_ga*MzMzMjI4NDIzLjE3NjczNjU5NjE.*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3Njc5Njg0NzAkbzUkZzEkdDE3Njc5NzA1MTQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3Njc5Njg0NzAkbzUkZzEkdDE3Njc5NzA1MTQkajYwJGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dj-pauly-d-indianapolis-indiana-02-27-2026/event/05006339CB124E4E?_gl=1*1cs0blj*_ga*MzMzMjI4NDIzLjE3NjczNjU5NjE.*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3Njc5Njg0NzAkbzUkZzEkdDE3Njc5NzA1MTQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3Njc5Njg0NzAkbzUkZzEkdDE3Njc5NzA1MTQkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $72.</li></ul>🏀 See some of the state&#x27;s top high school basketball players in action when the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/events/detail/2025-26-ihsaa-girls-basketball-state-finals" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/events/detail/2025-26-ihsaa-girls-basketball-state-finals" target="_blank">IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals</a> hit Gainbridge Fieldhouse.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/ihsaa-girls-basketball-state-finals-tickets/artist/2323941?venueId=41417&amp;brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/ihsaa-girls-basketball-state-finals-tickets/artist/2323941?venueId=41417&amp;brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT" target="_blank">Tickets</a> for each session start at $25.</li><li>Doors for Session 1, the 1A (10:30am) and 2A (12:45pm) state championships, open at 9:30am.</li><li>Doors for Session 2, the 3A (6pm) and 4A (8:15pm) state championships, open at 5pm.</li></ul>🐈‍⬛ Treat the kids to some all-ages theater when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carmel&#x27;s Civic Theatre presents &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2526/resident-companies/civic-pete-the-cat/" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2526/resident-companies/civic-pete-the-cat/" target="_blank">Carmel&#x27;s Civic Theatre presents &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;</a> at The Tarkington, 10am and 2pm Saturday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="http://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2526/resident-companies/civic-pete-the-cat/" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2526/resident-companies/civic-pete-the-cat/" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $25.</li></ul>🏐 Cheer for the Indy Ignite as they take on the Omaha Supernovas at Fishers Event Center, 2pm Sunday.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-ignite-vs-omaha-supernovas-fishers-indiana-03-01-2026/event/0500635DE700B56F" data-vars-content-id="505d3779-c369-44a0-92b7-5f7d13ea0792" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy A to Z, IHSAA basketball finals, &quot;Pete the Cat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-ignite-vs-omaha-supernovas-fishers-indiana-03-01-2026/event/0500635DE700B56F" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $37.</li></ul>

The NFL Combine returns to Indianapolis

Athletes from around the country are in town to prove they're NFL-ready.

Sports

As talk of a new NFL stadium <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="heats up in Northwest Indiana" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/02/19/indiana-illinois-chicago-bears-stadium-deal" data-vars-content-id="0832ab32-a1be-4be5-8fed-b049f388e416" data-vars-headline="The NFL Combine returns to Indianapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/02/19/indiana-illinois-chicago-bears-stadium-deal" target="_self">heats up in Northwest Indiana</a>, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are warming up in Indianapolis.Why it matters: More than just a place for players to impress pro scouts, the NFL Scouting Combine has been an annual downtown Indy tradition <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="for nearly four decades" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/26/nfl-combine-history" data-vars-content-id="0832ab32-a1be-4be5-8fed-b049f388e416" data-vars-headline="The NFL Combine returns to Indianapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/26/nfl-combine-history" target="_self">for nearly four decades</a>.

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