08.20.2024

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The ultimate road trip to Newfields in Indianapolis

A sprawling view from above an art museum surrounded by lush forest and manicured green lawns with roads connecting to other, smaller buildings and a lake.

The name “Newfields” is a nod to the Oldfields estate on the campus that was built between 1909 and 1913. | Photo provided by Newfields

Summer road trips are in their final stretch, as fall is fast approaching — in 33 days to be exact — but before we pump the brakes, we’re giving you the roadmap to one final trip. So buckle up, we’re headed to Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts in Indianapolis.

📍 Essential info

Drive time: ~2.5 hours from LOU

Year Newfields was established: 1883

Open: Year-round

Groups of people sitting on an illuminated blue floor surrounded by ceiling-to-floor screens covered with projections of Salvador Dalí's artwork. — Melt like Dalí’s clocks inside the digital “Dalí Alive” exhibition located in “THE LUME Indianapolis” gallery on the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
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Photo by LOUtoday

Experience

“THE LUME Indianapolis” featuring “Dalí Alive”
Step into the imagination of this Spanish surrealist painter — and smell him too — during this 45-minute digital animation. Located on Floor 4 of the art museum, the audio-visual exhibit recreates Dalí’s famous melting clocks + exaggerated creatures amid historical notes on his life across 30,000 sqft of gallery space.

Lilly House
Take a self-guided tour of this 1920s French chateau-style estate, which was donated by the Lilly family along with its 52 acres to become what is Newfields today. The house museum features art, historical photos, hands-on design activities, and a 1917 Pathfinder Touring Roadster in the garage.

🍔 Eat

Garden Terrace
Grab a bite poolside — sort of. This seasonally operational beer garden is located on the footprint of a former 100,000-gallon outdoor pool. The walk-up “pool house” dishes out sandwiches, bratwursts, and salads + pours up local and international beer, as well as wine and coffee drinks.

The Cafe
Grab lunch inside the art museum Tuesday-Sunday. The menu has all the familiar cafe favorite: soups, salads, sandwiches, and coffee + tea. Plus, choose to sit inside or out.

A stylish, white two-story building with gold-framed doors. — Bottleworks Hotel is a blast from the past, pulling its name from formerly being part of the largest Coca-Cola bottling plant in the world.
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Photo by Bottleworks Hotel

🏨 Stay

Bottleworks Hotel
This historic Coca-Cola bottling plant turned award-winning boutique hotel is located in downtown Indy — about a 15-minute drive to Newfields — and is part of the Bottleworks District. It boasts 139 guest rooms + suites dripping in original, restored Art Deco designs.

Explore Newfields like a pro

Asked

When planning a road trip what is your ideal travel time?

A. >1 hour
B. 1-2 hours
C. 2-4 hours
D. 4-6 hours
E. 6+ hours

Hit the road

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Shaker Made: Inside Pleasant Hill’s Shaker Village | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | The Filson Historical Society | $0-$18 | Hear from photographer Carol Peachee, who will speak on Kentucky’s Shaker Village.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

The Writer’s Collective Writing Support Group | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | 207 East Main St., La Grange | Connect with other people who are passionate about storytelling, and get feedback on your latest work —donations accepted.

Friday, Aug. 23

Beerfest at the Kentucky State Fair | Friday, Aug. 23 | 3:30 p.m. | Kentucky Expo Center | $40 | Sample 20+ beers from breweries around the Commonwealth.
Speakeasy on the River 21+ Cruise | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Belle of Louisville | $49.99 | Shimmy the night away to live jazz and swing music on this prohibition-themed cruise. Enjoy a cocktail class, costume contest, dance lessons + more. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.*

Saturday, Aug. 24

Kids Center Walk and Roll | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Waterfront Park | Take a walk along Waterfront Park at this fundraising event, and stick around for games, food, and interactive festivities.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Jazz ‘N Central Park | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Central Park | Free | Former “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard will be a special guest at this concert featuring five different acts.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Leadership Louisville Luncheon | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) | $125+ | Don’t miss the Leadership Louisville Luncheon, featuring UofL Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey + UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope discussing how leadership has impacted their coaching careers.*

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Outdoors

🌻 We’re definitely not in Kansas anymore

Sunflower picking season has arrived

person in red shirt and black baseball cap standing in middle of sunflower field

Sunflowers are blooming bright around LOU. | Photo by LOUtoday

The window for picking sunflowers varies, but peak blooming is usually late August to early September.

Get picking at these farms within a 90-minute drive from Louisville:

Huber’s Orchard & Winery, Borden, IN
Snip sunflowers + zinnias on this 156-acre farm any day of the week beginning at 9 a.m. U-pick tickets are $3-$4 for a tractor ride out to the fields and stems are $3 each or 12 for $18.

Pro tip: The 32-oz Huber’s flower cup, which includes your u-pick ticket, is $19.99 and you can stuff it with as many flowers as you want — about 20-30 stems if you stagger them.

Eckert’s Versaille Orchard, Versailles
The Sunflower Experience reopens on Friday, Aug. 23 and spans across two acres. The $12 ticket includes access to the sunflower field + one stem.

Bonus: On Saturday, Aug. 24, the farm will host Sunflowers at Sunset for the 21+ crowd that includes a complimentary cocktail + music from Matthew Lunsford.

2 more ways to pick

Older Adults

🥇 Volunteering wins gold

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers restore the grounds at a neighborhood park. | Photo provided by AmeriCorps Seniors

Calling all adults 55+: What’s next?

How about:

Getting active
Staying sharp
Making new friends
Learning new skills
Sharing your talents
Positively impacting our community
Enjoying a sense of accomplishment

If that sounds like something you’re interested in these days, volunteer with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP.

Volunteers address critical community challenges with opportunities that match their interests, skills, and schedules — from grocery shopping with a neighbor to organizing a community garden to mentoring local youth.

Learn more + volunteer

News Notes

Closed

Pig Beach BBQ in Waterfront Park has closed. The New York-based restaurant announced the closure with no advance notice to Waterfront Park less than a year after it opened. Waterfront Park is looking for a new tenant for the location. (WHAS11)

Sports

That’s a goal-zebo. Rapper Jack Harlow is now a co-owner of Louisville’s two professional soccer teams, Racing Louisville and Louisville City. Neither side announced how much stake Harlow owns. Maybe soccer fans will start belting some Harlow hits. (Louisville Business First)

Fun Fact

Anyone up for playing hooky? A Kentucky state statute allows parents to pull their kids from school with an excused absence to attend the Kentucky State Fair for one day. Just fill out the proper form and get ready for a doughnut burger.

Opening

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron — full of coffee — bubble. Witches’ Brew, a new coffee shop located in Clifton, will hold a grand opening on Friday, Aug. 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The spot will serve coffee, and offer tarot readings + “witchy” items for sale.

Seasonal

“Now when you pick a pawpaw” you can make it into beer. The Louisville Nature Center is seeking ripe pawpaw fruits to be made into a pawpaw ale for the 2024 Pawpaw Festival, coming Saturday, Sept. 7. Anyone who donates fruit will get a free pawpaw ale.

Community

The Louisville Tree Plan is hosting a community information session at the St. Matthews library this Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. There will be a short presentation on the plan followed by a group discussion on community priorities and needs. No RSVP necessary.

Listen

Louisville football wide receiver Caullin Lacy will miss extended time with an injury. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Number

10+. That’s how many categories are offered in this year’s ROSE Awards. Nominations are open now through midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to recognize hospitality employees who exemplify excellence in our community. Submit a nomination.*

Award

Know a teen who exemplifies the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility? Nominate them for a YMCA Youth Character Award now through Friday, Sept. 20. Honorees receive $2,500 in scholarships to assist with academic and leadership pursuits.*

Number

22%. That’s how much auto insurance rates have increased over the last year. Stop overpaying + find a better rate when you get a free, no-obligation quote from Savvy.*

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jeff

From the editor

Okay, LOU, I’m not one to brag, but I’ve got a blue ribbon winner in the family.

My brother took home the top prize for his baguette at this year’s Kentucky State Fair. I’m sure I’ll never hear the end of it.

A slice of a baguette, with a blue ribbon.

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