People for Urban Progress

Here, 16 of our reader moms spell out what they would love to receive as a Mother’s Day gift, all available this week from local retailers.

For those who insist on great design, behold 17 impeccable objects—from gallery-quality furniture to a revolutionary bike pump—that come from the minds and hands of Hoosiers.

Michael Bricker’s set designs are the stuff dreams (and Emmy Awards) are made of.

Come for the gift guide, stay for the train puns.

The Idle is now open … no longer, ahem, idle.

The Central State campus becomes an urban village.

The discount applies to these popular accessories, which are rarely found on sale.

Keepsake glasses for toasting a Cubs win, an updated vintage sofa, hip holiday ornaments, and more.

Downtown Indianapolis finally boasts drool-worthy design elements. Lauded local interior designer Nikki Sutton plays tour guide for her favorite pieces.

With Ruckus at the Circle City Industrial Complex, we’re about to find out how robust the maker community really is.

How cute are these boots? And other fun local finds, from doggy tea towels to Technicolor sewing gear.

A new market in Circle Centre, holiday window-painting, cool growler bags, and more attractions on the unofficial shop-local holiday.

Foil prints, the fringe element, a summer-into-fall dress, and more.

We’ve got the scoop on Ruckus, a fashion hub for local designers, set to open next year on the near-east side.

Are you in a bit of a First Friday rut? Tired of cheap wine in plastic cups? Or bringing the fam along? Let us help.