This controversial mural is the work of The Droops, an Indianapolis-based artist collective who…read morewere commissioned by The Spot to do the piece in 2015. It located on the side of the Spot and overlooks their parking lot. It takes up 2 sections of the bar's side wall. The mural is in great shape but as you can see in the photos, its lower park is obstructed by parked vehicles. It is a collogue of random images that include a guillotine, a beer on a folding chair, a tombstone, a skull, a in a bikini with four eyes holding a beer up, a knife, a clown, a bomb, a trumpet, a cigarette butt, a foot, a face being punched by a fist, a hand holding a knife, and an odd character holding a beer while playing a piano. The mural also depicts a naked woman tied to a tree and male genitalia in between a hotdog bun, which caused quite a site as you can imagine. There were calls by the community to have the offensive piece removed, covered up or fenced off. The change.org petition ended with 20 supporters. At one point the Lafayette police issued a warning that artwork was violation of the city's graffiti ordinance. There was a point during all of this that they used a Mike Pence head (who was governor at the time) to cover the male genitalia. Ultimately, the Spot won and the city decided that the mural was not graffiti and did not meet the criteria for a citation. The mural is standing today. Even though there are a lot of images to digest. The artwork is very nice. This is a provocative piece that definitely generates conversation. You can deiced for yourself what your thoughts on the piece are. Parking to get a closer look at the mural is easy, even though it overlooks a parking lot, the lot is kind of tight. There is however, some free parking pretty close to the mural too. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There of tons of murals to check out in the immediate area.

Good bar with friendly staff. On weeknights it's a chill place that makes good drinks at a decent…read moreprice. They have a turntable and offer to play records if you bring them in. On weekends it can get packed and they open up the dance area with loud music. The vibe is still good, just a lot more going on. The outdoor area is a great place to hang out for a more chill experience on these nights.

Well, is this or the Slippery Noodle the true oldest bar in the state?…read more I sure hope it's Knickerbocker Saloon, because the place is great. Good drinks, good beer selection, friendly (if seriously busy) bartenders, decent patio and fantastic inside seating. The decor is wonderful - love the belt-driven fans and the tin ceiling. And the food is really good - the pork tenderloin (brought down from sister bar Digby's was a "grown up" version with flavorful marinated meat encased in a nice breading that refused to crumble off, topped with a mustard sauce and house-made cucumber, onion and jalapeño pickles on a brioche bun that stood up to it all. It's not the tenderloin I had as a kid, but it's a delight for a grown-up. I really like this place, and so does my wife.

Had to stop in since I was in the area with some time on my hands. I've been to the bar in Indy…read morethat claims "oldest bar in Indiana" as well. Now, whichever it is, I've been there. The bartender was friendly & attentive. The surprise was that food comes from the bar across the street! There is no kitchen here, but they own the other bar. I got their (bar across the street) namesake burger & chips. Both were very good. I could see going back, but maybe to the bar across the street, since that's where the food comes from anyway.

Lafayette Theater does it all, with the possible exception of theater. Just go to their website:…read more http://lafayettetheater.com/ and see what they've got coming up. One ongoing event that's definitely worth checking out is the Tuesday Dinner & Movie night. For $15, you get a candlelit dinner (catered by Scanoli's Cajun and BBQ Restaurant, across the street) and a classic movie. These days, the movie alone would cost you $10! And that means that the $5-dinner, already very good on the palate, was also quite gentle on the wallet. They also show Monday night football on the big screen. Moreover, for most of these events, the bar is open, which means you can enjoy a drink while you watch the movie. Tell me, where else in the US can you do that! I'm sure such places exist, but they're few and far between. For what it's worth, you can also rent out the space for events such as receptions and weddings. I haven't yet been there for something like that. But if it's handled anywhere near as well as the movie night, I'm already a fan.

First Mummies show! Great show...I had heard this is closing soon. Only downfall...bathrooms…read more Otherwise...great show.

Cozy and family style breakfast and cafe. Generous and friendly staffs. Not too far from Purdue…read morecampus. I especially love the couch areas.

Delicious garden scramble. Served directly by the sweet lady who cooked it. The atmosphere is very…read morehomey.

This is a nice little facility in the Purdue Stewart center. The arena is small so you will have a…read moregood seat. The seats are very tight and could be uncomfortable if you aren't able to put a blank seat next to you. The facility is clean and has appropriate lighting and sound for basic shows/events. There is no food or drink allowed inside.

Recently i had the opportunity to attend a musical evening, at Loeb Theater on the Purdue…read moreUniversity campus, with composer/pianist/educator Philip Glass, as he, and others performed Glass' "Complete Piano Etudes 1-20". The concert included Glass, Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl, Lisa Kaplan, and Maki Namekawa in solo performances. First, a little up front info. An Etude is a composition designed to improve the technique of an instrumental performer by isolating specific difficulties. In general, a single etude will focus on only one technical problem. In today's usage, an etude probably falls somewhere between an exercise (a short excerpt that is unable to stand alone as a formal composition) and a concert etude (a piece of music that can stand alone as a self-sufficient composition). In short, the solo piano performances were breathtaking and the acoustics of the sold out 1,011 seat Loeb Theater were stunning! Should you have an opportunity to attend a musical performance in this venue, i guarantee you will not be disappointed.

I visited Nine Irish Brothers for a college graduation. The decor was very pub-like with most…read moretables having stools. Our host ordered loaded pub chips. The chips part is deceiving as they are actually round cut fries. These fries were golden in more ways than one! For my entree, I went with the banger sandwich that had a spicy mustard, Swiss, and bangers sliced and cut. I enjoyed it but I enjoyed my wife's entree more. She went with the Reuben. The corned beef was very tender, piled high, and insatiable. I could have used more 1000 Island though. I would love to come back especially for a Reuben and pub chips.

Love coming here. It's always clean and the employees are always welcoming and helpful. The decor…read moreis really cool too. My favorites are the goat cheese bites, wings, and Irish nachos. So creative with some of their dishes and they have good ol' traditional Irish food too. Can't go wrong here

Took my son to see the "Lollipop Concert" put on by the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and he loved…read moreit. Especially the "petting zoo" where the kids can have hands on interaction with the instruments.

From the owner: Since 1951, the Lafayette Symphony has been committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our…read morecommunity by fostering creativity, engaging the public, and inspiring a love of music through live symphonic performances and educational outreach.

Everything, good place to go for lectures,shows.etc. Especially X-mass shows, concerts, Comedy…read more and much , much much more!

Excellent place to see a play, concert...maybe not the best for a chemistry test - lol…read more The facility has been around for ages. It is basically a smaller replica of New York's Radio City Music Hall. Despite the history the place was clean and good repair. The host team was friendly and help get all of us convocation goers to our seats.

I love the Hi-Fi and its Annex for all kinds of concerts! This is probably my favorite concert…read morevenue in the city because it's so intimate and you can get a great view of the stage. They have multiple bars between the permanent fixtures in the Hi-Fi and the old Easy Rider space. As of late they've been using the old Easy Rider diner space for merch sales and food concessions as well. When Easy Rider is open and will be open again, you can order food from there and bring it in to the Hi-Fi. They have a few non-alcoholic drinks and a specialty non-alcoholic counter in the Easy Rider space. I recommend arriving around the time doors open to get the best view of the stage!

Saw our first show at Hi-Fi indoors last night. Great venue with open general admin viewing and a…read morelong bar with plenty of access so getting a drink was super easy.

Indianapolis has several really cool venues for live music (and a few crap ones). I have a soft…read moreplace in my heart for Tufty Clough's Radio Radio, a Fountain Square live music spot since 2001 and absolutely one of my favorite places to hear live music in Indy. Radio Radio is a 21 and over, general admission concert venue that offers table and lounge seating on a first-come/first-serve basis with the rest being standing room only (or sitting in my case, eh?). They offer full bar service and have specialty craft cocktails at select shows. Radio Radio is only open during shows with doors opening an hour before the first act is scheduled to play. It's a smoke-free facility, though it's my understanding you can smoke out back. Radio Radio has a really killer vibe with a weaving together of style, substance, retro, and probably a few other things. I don't get to Radio Radio nearly enough, but every time I go I'm like "Man, I need to come here more often." There are free parking lots in various locations around Fountain Square along with street parking in spots. Curb cuts are plentiful in Fountain Square, though it is an older part of the city so there are occasional sidewalk cracks. The front entrance is perfectly accessible and the venue itself is fairly solid, though the "Standing Room Only" shows can be a challenge. My understanding is they'll try to work with you with advance notice, though I have to be honest and say I've never had any difficulties as without exception I've found Radio Radio crowds to be respectful of wheelchair users when they show up. I've always been able to see, though I do typically arrive early just to make sure. Radio Radio's sound system was updated a few years ago and the sound is extremely awesome now. Acts range from local bands to up-and-coming regional and national acts or bands with more of a cult following. Concert capacity is right around 250. There's also this incredibly beautiful winding bar. Employees are friendly and helpful, drink prices are fair (especially for music venues), solid craft beer options, and I just love this entire vibe. It is worth noting that Radio Radio does not do food. If you don't know David "Tufty" Clough, he was the longtime bassist for Toxic Reasons and also for Zero Boys. He was also one of my first artist interviews when I was in college (so, yes. I'm a longtime fan). He also used to own Broad Ripple's Future Shock. This is an awesome venue and one of the better mid-sized options here in Indy. If you've never seen a show, I highly recommend it.

Fun space! Great live music venue. Mostly standing room but some seating. Old times bar. Great…read moreambiance.