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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks Indianapolis, Tyrese Haliburton, and more
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — NBA All-Star Game weekend wrapped up on Sunday night with the NBA All-Star Game inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Eastern Conference All-Stars beat the Western Conference All-Stars 211-186 in the highest scoring game in All-Star history.
The game signified the end of a busy weekend for the Circle City, which got to showcase itself to the entire basketball world.
“The last time we had an All-Star Game here (Indianapolis) preceded my time in the NBA,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “That was back in 1985, but since then, I’ve been here for NCAA Championships. I’ve been here for a Super Bowl, and you guys know how to do it here.”
Silver spoke one-on-one with News 8 Sports’ Andrew Chernoff at a NBA Cares All-Star Legacy Project last Thursday at Christamore House in Indianapolis.
“For us, for the NBA, to come in, to have a community that works so well with organizations like ours, it makes it easier,” Silver said. “But also, it ultimately it allows us to make this much more impactful by being able to add other events and involve more people in the community.”
Silver talked about not only the impact in the community, but also about some of the things that made the All-Star Weekend unique in Indianapolis.
One of the most notable things was the use of a LED court for events inside Lucas Oil Stadium this past weekend.
“We tested it with the players and their players association to make sure they had proper traction and it wasn’t going lead to slipping or anything like that,” Silver said. “But it leads to unlimited opportunities.”
It was the first time that the league has ever utilized an LED glass court.
“It’s an LED court that you can turn into anything you want,” Silver said. “You can have special shots for shooting. I can imagine ultimately for training and other things. Think about those courts we had for the In-Season Tournament if you could. With the click of a mouse, you can completely change the floor. So, it’s really exciting to me.”
Silver said that’s one of things he really likes about the Pacers organization because it’s always “game for everything,” which included being willing to try out the new LED court at Lucas Oil Stadium this past weekend.
While speaking with Silver, Chernoff also asked him about Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was an Eastern Conference All-Star this past weekend.
“I’m a big fan of his personally,” Silver said. “And I think he’s going to continue to have a great career in the league.”
Haliburton ultimately scored 32 points in the East’s win over the West Sunday night.
Haliburton was also part of Team Pacers, along with Pacers center Myles Turner and Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin, which won the Skills Competition Saturday night.
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A busy month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway reignited debates about hotels and the downtown heliport. Plus, Eli Lilly celebrated 150 years.
May came and went, and with it, we saw the closest Indianapolis 500 finish in history, the 150th anniversary of Eli Lilly and a contested primary election day.
There’s also been some movement in retail news ahead of the summer shopping season. On the north side, a new women’s clothing store opened while a piercing studio set up shop in Speedway. Meanwhile, an indoor children’s play place opened on the near north side.
Read on for four spots that recently opened and one in Broad Ripple that said farewell.
Openings
Monkee’s
8659 River Crossing Blvd., monkeesofindianapolis.com, opened in March
Monkee’s of Indianapolis, a high-end women’s clothing store, opened recently on the north side in the Shops at River Crossing near the Fashion Mall. The brand Monkee’s started in the South three decades ago and has since grown to nearly 70 locations. In Indianapolis, Missy Llewellyn and Whitney Schmitt started the franchise to bring the clothing brand to the Circle City.
The Nest Play Cafe
515 E 22nd St Suite 101, indynestplaycafe.com, opened early May
The Nest Play Cafe opened at the corner of Central Avenue and 22nd Street, offering an indoor space for parents and caregivers to bring their children to play. Caregivers can book 90-minute play sessions for $15 per child over the age of one. Tickets for additional siblings run $10. The cafe sells coffee and snacks, too.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. Closed Tuesdays.
Forget Me Not Piercing Studio
5324 W. 16th St., jessflowerspiercings.square.site, opened May 27
A new piercing studio opened in Speedway at the end of May just days after the Indianapolis 500. Forget Me Not Piercing offers traditional lobe, helix and conch piercings along with nostril and septum piercings. Artist Jess Flowers opened the one-woman shop on 16th Street.
Open Sunday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Black Orchid Barbers Fountain Square
1201 Prospect St. Suite 100, blackorchidbarbers.com, opened in May
Black Orchid, a local barbershop known for its sharp haircuts with a side of humor, opened its Fountain Square spot, marking the company’s seventh brick-and-mortar location. Walk-ins are welcome but Black Orchid recommends grabbing a time slot online for your preferred service.
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closures
Vitality IV Bar
6302 Guilford Ave., vitalityivbar.com
An IV-wellness spot in Broad Ripple shut its doors last month. Vitality IV Bar was located next to the Thieves cocktail lounge, formerly the Broad Ripple Starbucks location, before it went out of business.
Vitality IV still operates an Indianapolis-area location on Mass Ave downtown at 749 Massachusetts Ave where customers can book a variety of infusions with vitamins.
See a store opening or closing near you? Contact IndyStar reporter Alysa Guffey at alysa.guffey@indystar.com.
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(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Mirror Indy, a nonprofit newsroom, is funded through grants and donations from individuals, foundations and organizations.
Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
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