Monument Circle

Radio stations set up booths and give away free stuff. Reindeer antlers!

“When there’s a big event, like a concert, people come at 6 and they leave at 8. This kind of stuff—the chairs and tables—aren’t ever over. There weren’t hours on that.”

Everyone loves ping-pong. Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen was spotted playing pick-up games hours before Monday Night Football in September.

When the events conclude in October, the city will consider permanent changes based on Spark’s success.

“I love Indiana,” said McAfee. “It’s my home. I stay here year round and will always stay here.”

IM staff photographer Tony Valainis was on hand to capture the moments.

On Saturday Indianapolis protestors (“thousands,” according to some estimates) marched from Monument Circle to the Statehouse. Photographer Darryl Smith was on hand to capture the rally.

If Pearings’s 80-plus toppings can’t bring you to eat a cup of sea-salt–caramel–pretzel froyo this time of year, try a crepe.

Its Monument Circle building marks his namesake holiday with an “I Have a Dream”–themed light display.

Broadway vet Ben Crawford and his merry band of mercenaries tackled that monstrous song from Frozen at the 52nd-annual event.

Ever wonder how holidays play out in the House of Manning? This looks about right.

Where to find peace and quiet, exclusive concerts, and the best lunch in the heart of downtown.

While we were busy dreaming up big ideas to improve the city for the August cover package, our columnist had to rain on our parade.

Brainstorming the wildest, boldest, just-might-work ideas to make Indy a better place.

Yogis, unite! Monumental Yoga, an annual spectacle, hopes to draw 2,000 flexible folks to the bricks this year.