Good Wednesday Morning. Hopefully your taxes are completed and you can take a minute to sip your coffee and dive into this week’s happenings.

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The Kroger Symphony on the Prairie summer lineup was just released and tickets are on sale here.

Conner Prairie is the scenic venue where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs all summer long. If you have questions about the event, this page is so helpful, even providing tips to have the best experience.

We’re talking live music at sunset with your cooler and picnic. So send the schedule to your friends and get a few dates on the calendar now.

One of the internet’s favorite golf course cocktails, the Water Hazard, mixes Barkeep Vodka with blue Gatorade, a splash of lemonade, and Sprite for an ultra refreshing drink perfect for the course, the pool, or any warm weather hangout.

It’s light, smooth, and easy to make for a crowd. One sip and you might start wondering… is it too smooth? 🍸

Explore more cocktail ideas and recipes on the Barkeep Vodka Website, and find a bottle at your local grocery or liquor store.

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The Indy Ignite are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2026 Major League Volleyball postseason.

The 2026 MLV Championship is in Dallas and will start on May 7, with a $1 million prize on the line. If you want to travel to watch the Ignite play, tickets are on sale now here. Or you can catch them in action at home this weekend.

One Ticket, 3 Events, Sunday 4/19:

• 2 p.m.: IU vs. Purdue Spring Scrimmage + autographs
• 4 p.m.: Fan Fest on the lawn (games, food trucks, grass volleyball)
• 6 p.m.: Dallas Pulse vs. Indy Ignite (doors at 5 p.m.)

The 106 Plaza is located at the intersection of 106th Street and the Nickel Plate Trail, just outside of the Fishers Parks HQ and Maker Playground.

The space has a lot of nice amenities and features, like swings, a fire pit, and more.

And now that the weather is getting nice, every third Thursday of the month (this Thursday) you can enjoy live music at the 106 Plaza. Sean Erickson will be performing and you can come hang out and grab a beer from Mashcraft Brewing or a coffee from Niyyah Coffee.

It would be fun to ride bikes or walk on the Nickel Plate Trail and then meet here for music and drinks.

The Nickel Plate Trail is getting a pop of color as the City of Fishers hired seven local artists to paint seven electrical boxes along the trail.

Over the next month they will paint the boxes from 106th Street all the way up to 141st Street. Keep a look out for them next time you are on the trail enjoying the spring weather and follow Fishers Parks on Instagram to see the completed pieces featured.

A new bakery opened last week, not too far from Fishers.

📍609 Main St, Lapel, IN, 46051

Butter & Batter Bakery is a made-to-order, custom bakery specializing in modern, trendy & elegant cakes. Not in the market for a cake? They also offer a wide assortment of cookies and treats.

A new restaurant is open, Al Manakeesh. They are bringing authentic Palestinian flavors to Fishers and serving up fresh Manakeesh and ka'ak bagels, plus coffee drinks, desserts and more.

📍12702 Parkside Drive, Fishers, IN 46038

You can check out their full menu or place an order online here.

The Youth Action Board for Mudsock Youth Athletics is hosting a Sports Try-It Day on April 25 at Hamilton Southeastern High School.

Here’s the vibes: a DJ playing, mascots high-fiving, and kids bouncing from sport to sport just having fun.

This event is open to incoming (fall 2026) K-6th graders. They will get a custom-designed “passport” to set off on a mission to explore 11+ beginner-friendly stations packed with sports.

Families can arrive anytime between 1-4 p.m. and move between stations, led by high school athletes, at their own pace.

You can find out more information and register for this event here.

🍕Westfield Collective Grand Opening – Westfield Collective – 4/15 Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. – I know a lot of people with young athletes who travel to Grand Park and this new facility, Westfield Collective. It’s open for you to enjoy next time you are in the area. The grand opening is Wednesday and they will have samples from all six restaurants and a DJ all day. Details

🎤Music at the 106 – 106 Plaza – 4/16 Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. – Listen to live music from Sean Erickson while hanging out and lounging at The 106 Plaza after grabbing a beer from Mashcraft Brewing or a coffee from Niyyah Coffee. Details

🏁IMS Museum Family Day – IMS Museum – 4/18 Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Explore a variety of engaging activities from crafts to 3D printing to coding. Listen to gallery talks that dive deeper into the Speedway’s history. The activities, all designed specifically for families, are included with Museum admission. Details & Tickets 

🌿Free Kids’ Earth Day Workshop – Wasson Fishers – 4/18 Saturday at 10 a.m. – Kids will learn about Earth Day through different activities and games. Details 

📚Local Author Fest – Noblesville – 4/18 Saturday & 4/19 Sunday – Saturday there will be writing workshops for writers and aspiring writers and then on Sunday nearly 70 local authors from Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Cicero, Indianapolis, and beyond will have exhibit space for the public to meet them, with opportunities to purchase their books. Details

🕯Candlelight Sound Bath – Prana Yoga & Wellness – 4/18 Saturday at 5 p.m. – This 90-minute immersive sound experience is designed to calm the nervous system and deepen your connection to body and breath. Details & Tickets

☀️National Go Fly A Kite Day – Geist Waterfront Park – 4/19 Sunday from noon – 3 p.m. – Come and enjoy the waterfront and fly a kit on the beach. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of April 12.

Tax Day is today, April 15^, and lots of businesses are offering freebies and special deals, like free Kona Ice and more. (FOX)

Bank of America’s Golf With Us membership is back. It allows kids (ages 6-18) to golf thousands of courses nationwide, including 33 in Indiana, for as low as $5 a round. Check it out here.

The Indiana Fever signed Fishers native and Heritage Christian graduate Tyasha Harris to their roster. (WTHR)

The 16th annual Carmel Marathon is this weekend. Here is everything you need to know.

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