Everything went well with hosting the pregame receptions…read morefor Michigan in the Final Four. Location , food , beverage , festive atmosphere and welcoming to Lucas Field before games executed well .

I own Navi Coordination, and I had the opportunity to coordinate a wedding at Crane Bay Event…read moreCenter in October 2025. Crane Bay was a joy to work with. All of their staff was incredible, kind, and went above and beyond. The communication with the venue was seamless and prompt throughout the entire planning process. My clients were very impressed with their experience also. I will continue to highly recommend Crane Bay Event Center to future clients.

I have been to a few events here and always had an amazing experience! Staff is incredibly sweet…read moreand the food is always top tier! They can flip this room to an other event fast! Photos are from 2026 Christamore House Guild Book & Author Event!

I went to an event just after the renovations and didn't even know the details were new. The…read morehistoric building has a lot of charm and the venue was perfect for the ball event I attended. I've always admired the theatre from the outside, and it was good to see the inside a bit too. The ballroom was warm (in early August) for the first hours I was there, but as more of the ~450+ guests showed up, the air got better. The staff I interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I don't drink, but guests with beverages were enjoying them and the catered appetizers/finger foods were great. I'd attend another event here, for sure. It's a beautiful space with lots of charm and big enough for quite the party!

I had no idea this building was in the city until I attended a Candlelight Concert here. Parking…read morewas convenient (and FREE) There is a lot in front of the entrance, which for a larger event, might fill up quickly, but street parking is also available. I have attended a Candlelight Concert in the past at a different location and what a stunning space THIS was. The ambience was everything! The musicians were fabulous! And just when we thought the evening was over, the musicians offered to play one last tribute to Drake. What a wonderful evening it was at this beautiful historic building!

We had been looking forward to checking out this building and were anxious to go when we got…read moreinvited to a wedding/reception there recently. I was surprised at how near it was to downtown Indy. The church portion of the building is beautiful with stained glass windows all around the sanctuary and a huge pipe organ on the front of the chancel. There is also a balcony surrounding the main floor seats. There is a beautiful bricked area outside for cocktails and appetizers to be served. The dining area is also huge and beautiful with two levels of serving. The contracted catering service did a very nice job. The parking lot is fairly small but there is available street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Very nice place.

Went to the Chicken & Beer Festival at Monon 30 and it was the first time in the space. Everything…read moreis brightly decorated with lots of outdoor seating and is a nice space for a smaller, ticketed event. The parking is kind of iffy - there's a gravel lot next to it and it could use a little upkeep. I was slightly scared there would be a nail or something that would put a hole in my tire, but everything turned out fine. I didn't know this space was here and am curious what else they might have here so I'd definitely come back to another event.

An urban oasis in the middle of the city. Monon 30 is an initiative to revitalize the neighborhood…read moresurrounding the Monon Trail and E. 30th St. There are plans for a community hub, housing, and a grocery store. Admittedly, the area is somewhat dilapdated with old industrial buildings, but they are starting off on the right foot with The Cradle. The Cradle at Monon 30 is meant to be an art/culture and culinary hub. They used the industrial backdrop and turned it on its head. They used cargo containers to build a performance stage and food booths. The venue is made more inviting by using bright colors and live plants. There are canopys and umbrellas for shade, and toward the back there is a game area. Several food vendors are usually on-site, and they just received a license to serve cocktails in addition to beer and wine. For the last few weekends, there have been live music of different genres. There are some seating in front of the stage, but really you can enjoy the sounds from anywhere. You are welcomed to take a seat or meander around the venue as you see fit. Monon 30 is such an unexpected place in a neighborhood you are probably not accustomed to. Don't let the zip code deter you and check it out yourself. The Cradle is just a first step, and I am curious to see how the rest of Monon 30 unfolds.

416 Wabash is one of the more unique event spaces I have been to. Located on the east side of…read moredowntown, it looks like a very unassuming building on the outside. Once you step inside, it feels like you have stepped into some kind of underground nightclub. I don't know the history of the building but it probably was an industrial space of some sort. With the presence of the disco ball you couldn't help but feel a retro vibe. I have been to 416 Wabash for corporate events and fundraisers. There are several bars throughout and abundant space for a dance floor. I always enjoy hanging out in the balcony and looking down at the stage and crowd.

This is an amazing venue!! I came here for a drag show and had a blast! The tickets were fairly…read morepriced and it included a meet and greet plus a free drink. It's in a hard to find location, so the only issue was parking. I could only find street parking (which is fine), but for an over 4 hour event, you have to keep checking on your meter. I was so surprised at the price of the drinks - in a good way. $6 for all beer and $8 for a wells drink. Any theater I have ever been too charge at least $10 for beer and much more for mixed drinks. The venue itself is perfect for a show like this. The stage in the center, a few rows of VIP seats and standing room. I think this would be a great location for a party!

I went with friends to The Green Room to try out the new brunch spot on the block. Pleasantly…read moresurprised is something of an understatement when it comes to the food offered here. I always enjoy restaurants with clever names for their dishes, so points for that. But most importantly I was blown away by my meal! I had the Johnny Cash, a scratch biscuit with a fried chicken breast, smothered in white sausage gravy and topped with bacon. De. Li. Cious. They clearly have someone's mom in the back on biscuit duty. The seasoning on the chicken was perfect, and the only complaint I had about the gravy was that there could've been more on my plate. I also had a taste of a friend's home fries. Now, I'm very picky about home fries and typically won't order them because I don't often find them prepared to my liking. These potatoes, however, have just found themselves on an exclusive list of places that I'd actually order from. We had somewhat of a large party and our service didn't really suffer for it. With our visit being their first run at brunch, it was definitely a good experience and I know they'll only get better with time. Also important to note: very very reasonable prices and at the time of this review, a bottomless mimosa option. Next time you're going for brunch (which should really be every Sunday) roll on over to The Green Room!

I had the privilege of attending an event at VisionLoft Events, a three-location Indiana…read more(technically, I think Stutz is considered one location that includes event center/Stutz Car Museum) center weaving together strong personality, high-tech capabilities, and a nice personalization of atmosphere. Started by Julie and Dan Johnston, VisionLoft is a beautiful space that is ideal for business events, wedding receptions, and a number of other special events that would benefit from a comfortable atmosphere and strong tech (You'd be amazed how hard that combination is to find). This is located in downtown Indy, of course, and is adjacent to Wheeler Mission (It works. Let your biases go.). You enter through a two-sided glass doorway. There's a beautiful fireplace and bar area, wood floors, a greenery area, modern seating (clear, quietly dignified), and as someone who was a speaker during the event I liked that I didn't have to go up on a stage. VisionLoft utilizes several caterers as options including some right from Mass Avenue. The event I attended utilizes Nameless Catering, a caterer I've been familiar with and a caterer I've long appreciated. People were friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable, and service was strong throughout. Parking can be along nearby streets or parking garages (it's all paid). For those getting married in nearby churches or on Monument Circle, this would be an amazing reception option. I did not try the restrooms, though they are labeled as accessible and there's an obvious effort at accessibility at both front and back entrances (odds are the back entrance is ramped also for the caterers). Where I feel obligated to drop what would definitely be a 5-star review is in that area of accessibility. Even upon arrival (before the crowd), moving around was a tad difficult given the table layout. Once people arrived? It was close to impossible - this created the inability to really enjoy the food (or even get to it) and the bar. By the end of the event, I was starved and hit Mass Avenue (fortunately, a close journey of 1-2 blocks). As someone who deals with accessibility on a daily basis, I saw easy tweaks that could have been done to ensure everyone could enjoy the space. It seems like the intention was there, however, in terms of accessibility it definitely fell a bit short (I don't have this experience at Stutz, by the way. It's clear this company cares about access because they went way above and beyond at Stutz). Overall, this is a beautiful space that I definitely recommend. The atmosphere is modern yet also personal and and warm. The high-tech features are great. The acoustics worked quite well for speakers. The proximity to major downtown attractions is for sure awesome. I would definitely return, however, I might shy away from a sold-out or I might simply encourage some advanced planning to improve accessibility.

An absolutely stunning co-working space in Indy…read more It's stylish, comfortable (with lots of formal tables as well as more informal couches and even a cozy fireplace area near a whiteboard wall, making brainstorming fun), and has plenty of presentation equipment, including high tech options with lots of touch screens and such. Staff as friendly and helpful with all the tech and more to boot! Bathrooms were tidy, coffee was plentiful as were sodas and waters throughout the day, and it's walkable to the City Market which makes taking a tasty lunch break easy to do. Not just a work space either. I could see this place being the perfect location for a lovely cocktail party or catered gathering as well.

I love nothing more than a unique venue with endless possibilities (bonus brownie points if it has…read morehistorical charm), so it's no surprise I fell head over heels in love with Grand Hall at Union Station when I attended a Creative Mornings talk. In the good ol' days, this is where travelers waited for their trains. It opened in 1888, and looking around you can sense the history and visualize a black and white photo of Union Station in its glory days. When train travel went by the wayside, Grand Hall was left abandoned and dilapidated until it was transformed into a shopping mall + food court in the 1980s. When Circle Center Mall opened up and stole the thunder, Grand Hall was remodeled to become the gorgeous event space it is today. This is a great example of a historical building that in many ways has remained the same but has changed its purpose to meet the needs of the time. A lovely venue for a large seminar, annual meeting, or wedding. I highly recommend you check out Union Station and also take a peek at the train car hotel rooms at the adjacent Crowne Plaza. Take a step back in time and reimagine Indy as the crossroads of the country - by train, that is!

Spent a day here for a friend's wedding. The architecture reminds me of the Great Gatsby. And on…read moreone of the flights of stairs, you can see the wear on the stone of where people have climbed the stairs over the years, which is cool. It seems like a place that has a lot of history.