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    Cottage Home Block Party

    4.9 (14 reviews)

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    Niki B.

    One of my new favorite Indy festivals!! I was impressed with how big this block party was. It spread over several blocks, just south of 9th Street and by Dorman Street. The first thing you'll notice is the beautiful lights and lanterns, lighting the streets of shop, food, and drink vendors. Live music played on a big stage and we became entranced by the fire performers on our way over to the stage. Vendors included local favorites like Indy Artsy, Brozzini's Pizza, Peace Water Winery, Ash & Elm, 8th Day Distillery, and more. There were a lot of tables and chairs lining the streets for people to relax and several of the houses along the street even joined in the festivities by decorating their yards or hosting parties within the party. The event was crowded and is free to get in, although it's a fundraiser, so a donation upon arrival is appreciated. We didn't have cash, but will be back next year with our donations! Thanks for a stellar party!

    Eddie C.

    Cottage Home Block Party is a surprising large event stretching several blocks in said neighborhood. The event features two stages of music, plenty of food trucks, and several drink stations. There are plenty of vendors with locally-made goods and artisan items. Art is a big component as well with a number of artists booths. The block party is family-friendly with a dedicated kids area. Admission is free but donation to the neighborhood association is kindly accepted. Parking can be a bit tricky, and it may be a good idea to park somewhere and walk in or take alternative modes of transportation. There is enough to do and see at Cottage Home Block Party and it's worth a visit.

    Lydia S.

    What a fun time! This is a great way to support the neighborhood, hang out with friends, and enjoy the fall weather. I was highly impressed with the fire pits they kept the chill of the night at bay and enjoyed dancing to the multiple bands (on the two different stages) throughout the evening. My only complaint was some of the venders had extremely long lines and wait times (45 minutes for pizza ) but if you were willing to find the shorter lines with more event practical cool times you were good to go. I definitely recommend checking this event out - you will not regret it! It is free with a recommended $5 donation and they accept cash, credit card, and Venmo. The Venmo option made it very easy as you could scan the QR on the way in.

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    Mark W.

    What a great neighborhood Party. It was so festive with lanterns strung across the street and live music. Straw was lying around with pumpkins and everything Fall! Kids and some adults were wearing costumes. Silly Safari was on hand with live animals and a big crowd trying to get a peek. They had lots of food and drink options from local merchants That i recognized from the Circle City Industry complex. The band, midtown madmen, was jamming and they were Tight!!! Love to see these guys again, but this seemed like the perfect time and place to check them out. The organizers did a great job of setting up the booths for this because people seemed to be able to move around well! Lots of space to mingle around and room for the kids to run around. Great fun for all!!!

    Meenarin P.

    I had a great time. Thank you the cottage people for making wonderful event. The weather was just right. Don't wait for the next year.

    Brady R.

    Damn, I'm so sad that I never knew about this block party till this year. Honestly, this block party / community festival was amazing. - they go ALL OUT on Halloween decor - great food / drink options - nice vendors to shop from - good local music - cozy and welcoming atmosphere Can't wait to get back next year!

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    Adult Swim - Getting the photo booth all set up!!

    Adult Swim

    4.2(10 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Meh. It's a wonderful idea and a great way to support a wonderful local nonprofit. However, it was…read morejust a "meh" event to me. I love the many different options that they have available, but at the same time, it might make more sense to have some activities that involved a lot of people (ie a bigger/better dance floor or something of that matter). Overall, a good event, but I would like to see more next year, something that would make the ticket worth the money spent!

    I left Adult Swim with one question: How many people work all night long to get the smell of beer…read moreand food out of the museum before they open the next morning for the public? I can't even begin to imagine how they go about this task! Adult Swim is a benefit event held at the Children's Museum. Only in its second year, someone decided the first year was a smash hit because tickets increased by $15 this year (or maybe that was the surcharge for cleaning). All tickets sold out though, so that's a good sign! I'm not really sure who the benefit was for though.. maybe some additional information about that next year would help raise even more money Unlike other events I've been to, this one didn't FEEL like the event was sold out. Lines for some of the food and drink tables had a few other people in them, but the event planners did a great job of making sure there were enough tables and enough room that everyone could have a good time. Really, the night was about being a big kid in the museum into the night, and everyone I was with had a blast! Here's hoping next year is just as great (and not about $15 bucks more expensive per ticket!)

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    Homeless Jesus

    Homeless Jesus

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.8 miMile Square

    The irony of allowing humanity to fall so deep into greed that the unhoused population sit on this…read morebench without anywhere to call home. Says lots without saying a word.

    This is a very powerful and intriguing piece that is located off to the side of the Roberts Park…read moreUnited Methodist Church. This sculpture is the work of Timothy Schmalz, a Canadian sculptor and devout Catholic, who was commissioned by Roberts Park United Methodist Church to create this bronze sculpture in 2015. It also goes by the name Jesus the Homeless. As nice as it is, this piece is not one of a kind. There are a bunch of them placed all around the world, well over 100. The original was made in 2013 and is located at Regis College, University of Toronto. Other locations that you will find the sculpture include Australia, Singapore, Israel, South Korea, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Columbia and the Dominican Republic to name just a few. This sculpture is very realistic and detailed. Which brings me to a funny story. In October 2020, police in Ohio were dispatched to a report of a homeless man sleeping on a park bench. Ironically, this call was made within 20 minutes of the Homeless Jesus sculpture being installed. Yep, some called the police on the statue. I will admit, I had to do a double take to make sure it was not real when I saw it. And you are certain to be fooled if you are driving by. It should be noted the the sculpture in Vatican City has received the blessing of the Pope. The bench is about 7 feet wide and depicts a covered figure, assumed to be Jesus, laying on it. The only real identification being the crucifixion wounds on the figures feet. For the low price of 99.99 you too can have your own mini-homeless Jesus made by the artist himself. The sculpture is just off of the Roberts Park United Methodist Church parking lot and runs along Alabama Street. There is tons of metered street parking available in front of and adjacent to the sculpture. There is also a commercial parking lot directly behind it that you can pull into, get out and take a closer look too. I guess you could also do a safe and strategic slow rolling drive by and get a a half decent look, but I do not recommend that. You will not get the full effect of the sculpture. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other sculptures, murals and attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. Brickhead3 and Viewfinders would be a great start.

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    Frenchie - Frenchie by FAB Crew & Gamble  2018 (Sacred 317 and Gamble)

    Frenchie

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.7 miFountain Square

    You can tell that this was once an awesome mural. But those days are long behind it. The mural was…read morepainted in 2017 by the FAB Crew, with the assistance of an artist named Gamble, as a tribute to the Cincinnati-based, nationally-known graffiti artist Speedbeard (Jason Brunson), who passed away suddenly in 2017. The mural depicts Speedbeard's pet French bulldog, Frenchie, the inspiration behind many of his characters The dog is wearing Speedbeard's trademark black t-shirt, and has parodies of Speedbeard's full-sleeve tattoos. You can see that the painting has a lot of detail and their inspiration bled through. However, the mural is greatly deteriorated and the wall that it is painted on is actually chipping away piece by piece. I had to do a double take to make sure that I had the correct mural. This mural needs a lot of help, but may be beyond saving. As with most murals, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. There is parking available in the alley that the mural is in and it is easily accesible. However, you can probably even do a drive by. It is best to plan out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area to maximize your trip.

    The FAB Crew (Sacred 317 & 6Cents) and Gamble worked on this mural in the summer of 2018 as a…read moretribute to famed artist "Speedbeard" out of Cincinnati. Speedbeard owns a French Bulldog, has a beard, and full sleeve arm tattoos. The bulldog and the arm tattoos were incorporated into this mural along with the neck chain with Speedbeard on it. If you have a knack for reading the graffiti style writing, you can see the artist's names, though I struggle with the two on the right side more than on the left. The dog looks real. The rest of the mural is a swirl of vibrant colors. Very visually effective in catching the eye of passersby. I hope this one will last longer than most of the other great murals that have been at this location. Review #1878

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