AGENDA

from Absolute Living

by Eduardo Pena

Summer Fun, Near & Far

June

By SuSaN Salaz

June 17

Wines of Summer

Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop aspasiabakeshop.com

Learn the fine art of food and wine pairing at Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop. Enjoy five delectable, dedicated gluten-free food courses, each perfectly paired with an exquisite wine, and learn about the subtle ways that the nose and palate work in harmonious combination with the foods we eat to enhance our dining experience.

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June 17

Pickleball Social West Indy Racquet Club westindyracquetclub.com

Join the West Indy Racquet Club for an afternoon Pickleball Social with games, prizes and giveaways from the Pickled Paddler, a local pickleball gear and apparel purveyor. Organized open play will be available on eight indoor courts and six outdoor courts (weather permitting) with music, fun and friendly competition throughout.

June 17-18

Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational

Indianapolis Motor Speedway indianapolismotorspeedway.com

History is in high gear at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s exhibition races this weekend. More than 300 of the world’s finest racecars and elite classics will take the field in 12 classes on the 14turn, 2.439-mile road course at IMS.

June 24

Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival Eiteljorg Museum eiteljorg.org

Visit the Eiteljorg Museum for one of the Midwest’s most iconic cultural events as the Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival returns for its 31st year. More than 100 Native artists from across the United States and Canada will be showcasing jewelry, pottery, beadwork, and weavings, along with live music, dance and storytelling performances.

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CarmelFest

Carter Green and Civic Square, Carmel carmelfest.net

CarmelFest is back with carnival food, a talent show, the patriotic parade and amazing fireworks to light up the night. Join your friends and neighbors as we celebrate our nation with summer traditions for the entire family. This year’s musical entertainment includes the Nauti Yachtys, Beatless, Huckleberry Funk and more.

June 22

Concerts on the Canal: Jennie DeVoe Indiana Historical Society Indianahistory.org

Visit the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace at the Indiana History Center on the picturesque canal in downtown Indianapolis for an evening of music and entertainment. On June 22, singer/ songwriter Jennie DeVoe brings her soulful charm to the stage with a sweet and smooth performance fitting for a summer night.

June 30

Polo at Sunset Hickory Hall Polo Club indypolo.com

Pack a picnic and head to Zionsville for a world-class sporting event the entire family will enjoy. Benefitting local charities, Polo at Sunset showcases one of the oldest team sports in history on the gorgeous grounds of Hickory Hall Polo Club and includes a divot stomp and halftime aerial candy drop. (Weather permitting)

July 8

N.I.T.E. Ride Eli Lilly, Indianapolis niteride.org

Hop on your bike and head downtown to experience Indianapolis by night. The leisurely 20-mile tour takes you (and 1,500 other riders) through the Entertainment District, around Monument Circle, along the White River, by the Indianapolis Zoo, to Major Taylor Velodrome, down Mass. Ave. and through historic Fountain Square.