North Indy Magazine March 2026

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EPICUREAN WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY

8th Day Distillery, 1125 E Brookside Ave Suite D06. 6 p.m.

Epicurean is excited to present a meet-and-greet with community leaders at 8th Day Distillery.

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POSH VENDOR LUNCHEON

Tinker House Events, 1101 E 16th St Floor 2. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wedding professionals gather for an afternoon of exquisite food, stunning decor, and unrivaled professional networking with vendor friends.

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OCEAN’S ELEVEN

Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St.

7 p.m.

2D Digital | PG-13 | 116min | Crime

IMAX Indy Revivals: Ocean’s Eleven A film by Steven Soderbergh

Original release date: December 7, 2001 Presented in non-IMAX digital

18 NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE WOMEN’S Swimming and Diving NCAA Division III Championships

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SPECIAL EVENT: MICHAEL CHE

Helium Comedy Club, 10 W Georgia St.

7:30 p.m.; 7 - 9:15 p.m.; 7 - 9:30 p.m.

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ATHENAEUM BUILDING TOURS, INDIANA

LANDMARKs Athenaeum Foundation, 401 East Michigan St. 2 - 3 p.m.

Discover Indianapolis’s German roots at the historic Athenaeum, as guides trace the building’s evolution from a German clubhouse to a hub of modern urban life.

24 NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY AT HOAGIES & HOPS

Hoagies and Hops, 4155 Boulevard Place. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

For the eighth year in a row, Hoagies and Hops, with Chilly Water Taproom, will celebrate National Cheesesteak Day by giving back, donating 15 percent of proceeds from food and beer sales.

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PINEWOOD DERBY AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM

Indiana State Museum,

650 W Washington St.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

On your mark, get set, roll — it’s the second-greatest spectacle in racing!

28 5K FUN RUN X TAXMAN CITYWAY | 2026 INDIANA BREWERY RUNNING SERIES

Taxman CityWay, 310 South Delaware St. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us for 5k Fun Run event at Taxman CityWay. Run, walk or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!

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INDIANA ARTISAN MARKETPLACE

Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th St.

10 - 6 p.m.; 10 - 6 p.m.; 10 - 4 p.m.

Make plans to attend the event where creative craftsmanship and community come together.

31 COYOTE ISLAND LIVE

Turntable, 6281 N College Ave. 8 - 11:30 p.m.

Coyote Island is the musical vision of Maine-based producer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist Mike O’Hehir.

COWBOY COUTURE

JERRY LEE ATWOOD’S WESTERN WEAR HEADS TO THE EITELJORG

Fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood never dreamed his Western wear designs would eventually be seen and loved by people across the nation. His bold, colorful pieces are well recognized in the Western wear fashion industry, and this year, visitors from around the country will be able to experience his work in Indianapolis at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.

Atwood grew up in Lafayette, Indiana, where he discovered his love for fashion in high school. He described himself as a punk rock kid and started going to thrift stores to find clothes no one else was wearing. He never would have described himself as a fashionable person or someone interested in

fashion design, but he was cognizant of the way clothing made him feel and understood the story each piece told.

“It’s kind of like an armor,” Atwood says. “That was when I discovered that wearing clothing can affect how you feel and how you present yourself to the world, which is fashion.”

While he is known for it now, Atwood never got into Western wear until adulthood. Growing up, his parents were into Western American culture. They loved old country music, took the family on trips to Nashville, Tennessee, and often went to see variety shows at Opryland, a Nashville theme park.

“My parents got really into square dancing for a while, so they would drag me and my sister along, and I would just take a book or something to draw and sit in a corner and be like, ‘Oh God, this is terrible,’” Atwood says.

It wasn’t until 2001 that Atwood became interested in designing Western wear. At the time, he was employed at a local coffee shop, where he worked on hand-embroidery projects during his downtime. An acquaintance noticed his embroidery and gave him a book on the history of Western wear. After a while, Atwood loved looking through photos of people in their Western suits and reading their stories.

“It really struck a chord,” Atwood says. “I

just thought it’d be really fun to make a Western shirt.”

After more than a decade of creating countless Western shirts and outfits, Atwood became well known as a Western wear designer. His most notable design was the Western shirt worn by Lil Nas X in the “Old Town Road” music video, which is likely the most viewed Western shirt in history, with more than 1.4 billion views. He also designed the suit Nikki Lane wore during her 2014 appearance on “Conan,” the shirts worn by the band Eagles of Death Metal during their encore at their return-toParis show, and in 2017, Post Malone’s suit for NBC’s “Elvis All-Star Tribute.”

Atwood’s favorite piece was the outfit he made for the “Stranger Things” Season 4 premiere, worn by David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper on the show. Atwood densely embroidered the Western suit with imagery from “Stranger Things,” including teasers for the new season. Already a fan of the series, he was excited to design the suit for Harbour.

“[Vogue and other magazines] were talking

about how David Harbour stole the show at the Season 4 ‘Stranger Things’ premiere, which anytime I get mentioned in Vogue is always kind of like winning a championship ring or something,” Atwood says.

Even with so many well-crafted embroidered suits and high-profile clients, the best compliments Atwood receives are from people who recognize his style when they see his work. He recalls a Nashville-based photographer who described his style as conveying the most information with the fewest elements.

“I always try to make my designs bold enough that somebody could enjoy seeing it up close as much as they enjoy seeing it from 30 or 40 feet away,” Atwood says.

Starting in March 2026, Eiteljorg Museum visitors will be able to see Atwood’s work up close and appreciate his designs and embroidery. His exhibit, titled “Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee

Atwood,” will feature many of the Western wear pieces he has designed over the years. Highlights include a prairie dog-themed dress made for voice actress and Western swing singer Grey DeLisle, a magnolia suit designed for The Royal Hounds bassist Scott Hinds, and a maroon eagle wedding suit.

“I think everybody’s going to walk away from it with their own feeling and their own experience,” Atwood says. “But if there was one thing I’d want someone to take away, it’s that you can come from the middle of nowhere Indiana and make a living making art in a place like Indianapolis. You can make fashion here.”

“Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood” opens March 28 at the Eiteljorg Museum and runs through Aug. 2. More information and tickets are available at eiteljorg.org, or visit the museum at 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.

Cinemania Returns

HEARTLAND FILM CELEBRATES WESTERN CINEMA

Writer / Ashley Watters

Movie buffs, cinephiles and film freaks all have a reason to celebrate as Heartland Film returns with a third run of their signature fundraiser, Cinemania. Not your average shindig, Cinemania ditches the average event format and aims for less formality and all the fun. If this sounds like your kind of party, make sure

you check out this year’s celebration, A Tribute to Westerns.

Cinemania will take place on April 17 in downtown Indianapolis at The Crane Bay Event Center, located steps away from Lucas Oil Stadium. Attendees should be ready for a whole-body hoe-down as the fundraiser will lean fully into all things

cowboy culture. In true form, attendees are expected to show up in their finest western wear and full rustic regalia. Director of Marketing, Jessica Chapman, can’t wait to see all the looks that will grace their red carpet, appropriately dubbed the Ranch Runway.

“From glitter to grit, fashionistas will

strut into Cinemania with looks including cowboy hats, fancy boots, denim dusters, suede jackets, fringe accents and statement jewelry! This event is special and I’m so excited to see how people will show up. The cowgirl and cowboy aesthetic is having such a moment right now,” she says.

This year’s Cinemania has drawn inspiration from iconic tales, such as “The Magnificent Seven,” “Wild Wild West” and “The Harder They Fall.” If you plan to attend, lasso up with your fellow outlaws and prepare for a night of boot-stomping entertainment.

There will be loads of fun designed to completely immerse attendees in the western vibe. Local restaurant favorites including The Cunningham Restaurant Group, The Jazz Kitchen and Ben’s Pretzels will have delectable tastings available. Specialty drinks from bar sponsors such as J&T Good Times Bev

Co, Metazoa Brewing Company and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The evening’s tunes will be supplied by Davey Allen and The Midnights, Neon Country Rewind and DJ Lockstar.

A variety of other installations will also be available for yeehaw-worthy fun, including a leather customization station, a WANTED poster area, and oh yes, even a mechanical bull.

“This is not your average sit-down fundraiser, but an experiential evening that brings a movie theme to life through live music, food, drinks and surprise activations,” Chapman says.

Tickets can be purchased for $300 per seat or at a discount for $250 per seat when purchased in a pack of six or 12. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses hoping to support a good cause.

And if you’re searching for just the right outlaw outfit, check out Satellite Vintage in Broad Ripple. They specialize in western styling and their offerings are straight out of a disco cowboy fever dream. Satellite Vintage even styled the models in this photoshoot.

“This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Every year is completely different and the themes change. You’ll gallop away

with new memories and experiences under your belt. There’s no better way to connect with film and support the events that we put on all year,” Chapman says. Check out Cinemania on Instagram at instagram.com/ marketvintageindy or scan the QR code to visit their website.

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From chart-topping bands and stand-up comedy stars to unforgettable Broadway musicals and world-class performing arts groups, Butler Arts & Events Center is your home for must-see entertainment. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, there's always something incredible to experience.

Made to Endure

If you’re a bona fide leather lover, then you know it can be difficult to find a quality piece. Mass-produced options often don’t offer the same durability or unique appeal, and local leather makers aren’t exactly a dime a dozen. If you live in central Indiana and want a leather piece that will last a lifetime, check out Howl + Hide in Fountain Square.

HOWL + HIDE CHAMPIONS AMERICAN-MADE LEATHER GOODS

Howl + Hide is a labor of love, one that began in a basement circa 2014. Founder and creative director Christian Resiak started making leather goods as a hobby and form of self-expression a little more than a decade ago. Born of a passion for creating tangible goods and long-lasting, quality leather products, Resiak would eventually turn his Mass Ave. workshop into a storefront in 2016.

“I love all things related to style. Around 2013, I had been eyeing leather bags for some time and noticed they were not made particularly well. I love making things with my hands and thought, why not try and make it myself? I started by cutting up leather jackets from Goodwill and hand-stitching. Many years of blood, sweat and tears, and we are here today,” he says.

Eventually, Resiak expanded his offerings. While most traditional leather crafters outsource manufacturing once they’ve hit capacity, Resiak was determined to find a better approach to maintain his dedication to quality. He purchased more machinery, hired staff and set out to teach them the skills they’d need to boost production without sourcing from outside the country. All things said, he feels good about where he’s been and where the store is headed.

“The most difficult part of my journey was going from student to teacher,” he says. “I will always be a student and always improve myself. But when I got to the point of hiring individuals and teaching them, it took on another level of importance and responsibility. It means this company belongs to more than just myself. We have 12 employees now, and I am still learning, but those employees make me want to show up and be the best version of myself every day.”

The team at Howl + Hide is dedicated to community and equity and has created practices that reflect those core beliefs. Their staff is inclusive, their store is a safe space for humans from all walks of life, they recycle leather scraps and make charitable donations to support those in need. Most importantly, they like to have fun while doing what they love.

Nestled in the heart of Fountain Square, Howl + Hide offers a wide variety of goods, including leather bags, wallets, travel accessories and belts, along with apparel items. If you’re in the market for a homegrown, handmade leather piece, it’s time to visit Howl + Hide.

“Howl + Hide makes Honest American Fashion. Honesty means transparency around where your dollars are going and why,” Resiak says. “American means respect for our roots in our design and a

commitment to making everything in the USA. And fashion means we create pieces that are elevated and artistically designed, meant to be styled and appreciated intentionally.”

Learn more about Howl + Hide at howlandhidesupply.com or visit the store at 1046 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis.

Advanced cancer care focused on you.

After a cancer diagnosis, you want to know your care team is following the right treatment plan for you. That’s why we’ve partnered with Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center. Together, we’re bringing a new level of cancer care to Indiana. So you can simply focus on getting better.

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Be Kind and Respect the Ride with IndyGo’s NEW updated Rider Code of Conduct! Review rider expectations for good behavior on every bus ride. Grab your guide at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center (201 E. Washington St.) or read it online here: