Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Indianapolis Monthly

A few of my colleagues say they’ve never had a bad hair day. A few of them are liars. Need proof? See Exhibit A on this page. While it has gott en worse over the years, I once had a gorgeous head of hair, as evidenced by my senior picture from high school (above). My mom tells a story that might seem a litt le creepy in today’s context and could call into question her and my father’s judgment, but it’s one that I like: Aft er my baptism at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Bayside, New York, an old Italian woman— a total stranger—begged to touch my hair. Filato d’oro, she murmured, filato d’oro. Translation: “spun gold.” As I got older, my one-time 14-karat ringlets took on a less…

Comedian John Mulaney stands and delivers at the Murat Theatre, p.31. Elvis tribute show JUST DON’T CALL THEM ELVIS IMPERSONATORS. It’s “tribute artists,” thank you, thank you very much. IT TAKES MORE THAN A JUMPSUIT AND A JETBLACK POMPADOUR TO DO THIS WELL. Show promoter Omar Farag says that for the first couple of decades aft er the King’s death, it seemed like you couldn’t swing a dead cat without hitt ing a C-level Elvis impersonator in a cheap wig and Party City jumpsuit. These days, however, most of those guys have gone the way of the dodo. The folks who do it now are high-quality performers who work traveling extravaganzas and (of course) tourist draws like Branson, where one of this show’s four headliners, Cody Ray Slaughter, recently ended…

WHEN DID YOU FIRST KNOW YOU WANTED TO PURSUE THEATER? Around 14 or 15 years old. Rent had just come out, and it really touched me—it was my Hamilton, you know? It just captured my imagination and gave me a place to belong that was radical, which seemed very sexy to a teenager. HAVE YOU PERFORMED IN INDIANAPOLIS BEFORE? I have. My very first solo show was at The Cabaret in 2013. That was a big deal for me. YOU’RE RELATIVELY NEW TO BEING FAMOUS. ARE YOU WELL-KNOWN ENOUGH TO BE RECOGNIZED IN PUBLIC AT THIS POINT? It depends on where I am. I went to the opening night of Hamilton in Los Angeles, and it just never occurred to me that I would be a focus. I was not…

THE RACHEL VANOVEN SHOP 434 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 317- 286-7620, http://facebook.com/rachelvanovenshop DON’T MISS Local Rivet Press tees designed exclusively for the store. RACHEL VANOVEN KNOWS everything about cute kids—she photographs infants for a living and travels internationally to give presentations on safe practices in this niche. Along the way, she has discovered the best props in this cott age industry, like quality bonnets, headbands, and even a special bed for photo sessions. Her eponymous new shop brings together these goods, most of them previously available just online, where you can’t feel the difference between a $5 acrylic hat and a $30 hand-knit one. There are exquisitely detailed outfits and cool casual clothes in sizes up to 6T, with a concentration of sizes 6–12 months; for adults and older kids,…

6:30 A.M. Slip off the flaxseed– filled silk eye pillow by Branché feeling well-rested and ready to take on whatever comes your way. $46. Charles Mayer & Company, 5629 N. Illinois St., charlesmayer.com 7 A.M. Studies suggest working out in the morning versus later in the day for a deeper sleep. An Open Gym membership lets you drop in to classes at more than 40 gyms and studios around town. $79 per month. opengymindy.com 8 A.M. Making the bed with expensive sheets won’t necessarily improve your sleep. Shandon Whistler, owner of Parkside Linen, swears by the SnugSoft wool mattress cover for ultimate comfort and temperature control. Starting at $187. Parkside Linen, 1762 E. 86th St. 10 A.M. Melanie MacLaren, a naturopath at Dragonfly 360 Yoga & Wellness, treats a lot…

We have spirits, yes we do, and 12.05 Distillery has a new cocktail bar perfect for sipping them, p. 50. At Oca, Goose the Market’s new sausage-and-sandwich counter inside Sun King Brewing, the meaty dishes range from this currywurst topped with beet-potato hash, escarole, and crab cocktail to an elaborate platter of delicately fermented cabbage warmed in Riesling. Inspired by choucroute garnie, the hearty but complex provincial dish of Alsace in northeastern France comes garnished with just about every pork product the decade-old charcuterie shop offers, including the Nuremberg sausage (scented with caraway and mace) and the delicate Strasbourg, a beef-and-pork fat Knack flavored with Sun King Cream Ale. 135 S. College Ave., 317-602-3702, ocameansgoose.com…

Flavor of the Month Instead of slapping a pat of butter on the side of the bread plate, several chefs are now churning their own, with the help of fermenting agents (usually in the form of buttermilk or yogurt) to make a deeply rich and complex spread. At Provision, chef Layton Roberts makes a straightforward butter with white wine, fines herbes, salt, and steak-seasoning rub. The kitchen at Stella sets down a star-shaped dollop of butter flavored with whimsical of-themoment add-ins such as sweet persimmon. Milktooth pastry chef Zoë Taylor, a fan of all things sour, makes at least 12 pounds of cultured butter each week, which line cooks slice to serve with her tangy sour-cream biscuits. And chef David Hoover concocts not one but two versions at his throwback…

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IT’S RARELY obvious in the moment that a tipping point has arrived. Did Indy become a technology city when Salesforce acquired ExactTarget for $2.5 billion in 2013, minting dozens of new millionaires and eventually planting its name atop our tallest skyscraper in April 2017? Or did it cross the threshold one month later, when the information-technology powerhouse Infosys chose Indianapolis for its U.S. headquarters and promised 2,000 jobs? Or perhaps the city became a technology hub when the Rise of the Rest startup competition came to town this past fall? The road show organized by AOL cofounder Steve Case to champion tech companies outside Silicon Valley sold out every event, att racted a record number of entries, and tapped more finalists here than in any other city on its tour.…

IF YOU THOUGHT Evan Todd was only for swanky Conrad residents and out-of-towners, think again. Anyone can book an appointment at the sixth-floor Aveda salon, which offers all of the brand’s typical services (like the new 5-Minute Natural Gray blending service for men, starting at $25), all with the benefits of a luxury hotel. High-end art supplied by the in-house Long-Sharp Gallery adorns the walls, and valet parking is complimentary. Every client, even those dropping by for a mere trim, has access to the pool, sauna, gym, and posh locker room. Another perk is the massive selection of trial-size Aveda products. Need to pop in for a quick purchase? Just tell the valets, and they’ll keep your car right out front while you run in. 50 W. Washington St., 317-524-2575,…

THOSE WHO PREFER a one-on-one experience with their stylist need look no further than The Blue House Salon. The trick is gett ing an appointment with owner and sole stylist Philip Salmon, who accepts new clients only by referral from existing clients and books out two months in advance. Once you get in, there’s no competition for his time—he provides a truly relaxing experience where you can unplug in the brightly colored, natural light–filled space where he has operated since 2001. His color work is topnotch, but haircuts excite Salmon most, and you’ll always get eyebrow and facial waxing on the house—that includes men. “I can’t abide by hairy ears,” says Salmon. He uses a cornucopia of favorite products from various lines, but Kenra's Perfect Blowout almost always shows up…

WHEN DL LOWRY stylist and owner David Lowry started out doing hair in Indianapolis 33 years ago, there weren’t many industry locals that he felt were paving a way to the future. “There were schools and salons, but they were dated,” he says. Lowry decided to carve his own path, seeking out educational experiences like classes taught by world-renowned stylists in big cities. He ultimately opened DL Lowry in 1995 with a “five-star hotel experience” in mind, from a concierge-inspired front desk experience to an exceptionally clean facility. Customers are particularly loyal to the salon and its products—DL Lowry is one of the top five Davines and top 10 Kérastase salons in the United States. It isn’t just clients Lowry’s been able to retain. More than 13 of the stylists…

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE: The ’80s-era metal gods in Iron Maiden are still amazing, like you can’t believe how amazing they are, it’s ridiculous, especially since they’re all like, what, 60? Singer Bruce Dickinson even had throat cancer a few years ago, but he worked his voice back and sounds perfect now. Did you know he had to get specially certified to fly the band and crew around in the band’s special 747, the one with the huge Eddie decal on the side? I did know that, and I’m glad I did because it makes keeping up with Ed Rudisell significantly easier. We’re tucked in a post-lunch-rush corner of Rook, Rudisell’s sleek third restaurant, ostensibly to discuss his portfolio of Indianapolis eateries, his forthcoming Fountain Square tiki bar, and the manner…

1938 Kinsey, a zoologist, teaches a course on marriage that prompts him to devote his academic career to studying human sexual behavior. 1947 Kinsey oversees the creation of the Institute for Sex Research, renamed the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research in 1981. 1948 The landmark (and controversial) best-seller Sexual Behavior in the Human Male thrusts Kinsey and the institute’s work into the popular consciousness. 1953 A sequel, Sexual Behavior in the Human Female, lands Kinsey on the cover of Time, but sales are disappointing. 1956 Kinsey dies at 62. Dr. Paul Gebhard takes over as ISR’s executive director until 1982, building it into the world’s authority on sex. 2004 Liam Neeson plays the lead in Kinsey, a film that went on to win critical acclaim but had limited box office…

Ike Behar navy three-piece suit from DC Designers Tux Shop, 2780 E. 146th St., Carmel, 317-844-4070, dctux.com. 14 karat white- and yellow-gold wedding band and Tacori Retro Classic cufflinks from Moyer Fine Jewelers, 14727 Thatcher Ln., Carmel, 317-844-9003, moyerfinejewelers.com. Monogram cake topper from Eye Thee Wed, 6377 Forest View Dr., 317-260-1825, eye-thee-wed.com. Boutonniere of navy privot berry, Veronica, seeded eucalyptus, and silver- dollar eucalyptus by Bokay Florist, 5890 N. Keystone Ave., 317-253-2323, bokayindy.com. Pocket square from Louie’s Tux Shop, multiple locations, louiestuxshop.com. Royal High Shine Pomade from Manscapes Salon, 600 W. Northfield Dr., Brownsburg, 317-286-7707, manscapessalon.com. Simon Pérèle corsette from Barbara’s New Beginnings, 8635 River Crossing Blvd., 317-844-1600, barbarasnewbeginnings.com. Platinum and 1.09-carat oval-diamond halo engagement ring and 14-karat white-gold and 5.84-carat diamond tennis bracelet from Moyer Fine Jewelers. Bouquet of…

SELECTING THE PERFECT VENUE for a wedding can make or break the wedding experience for the bridal party and their guests. That’s why it’s often the number one decision couples make when planning their event. “The venue is a reflection of the couple and their style,” says Bryna O’Neill, rental events manager at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “The venue itself is an indicator of what’s important to that couple.” Choosing the right venue can even alleviate some of the stress that’s par for the course on the big day. “You want a venue that makes you feel comfortable from the time you walk through the doors and a venue that understands what you want from your wedding weekend,” says Jordan Allen, director of catering at the Indianapolis Marriott North.…

Cory Schouten Freelance writer Cory Schouten first spotted the growth of Indy’s tech scene in Coaches Tavern, one of his perches as an Indianapolis Business Journal reporter. The bar was gradually overrun by tech up-and-comers in ExactTarget shirts. “There’s so much energy and innovation now,” Schouten says of the industry he writes about this month (p. 62). “And the confidence is spreading.” Leslie Bailey As she began researching “Fabulous Hair” (p. 72), contributing editor Leslie Bailey watched her mom, Carolyn, pass away. Bailey was conflicted about carrying on with the assignment, but decided it was a fitting way to honor her mother. “She started working as a hair stylist in the 1960s,” Bailey says. “Mom was incredibly talented and taught me all I know about the subject.” Tony Rehagen When…

BEN DAVIS VILLAGE City-County Councilor Jared Evans has pushed for map updates on the west side. One of the places missing from earlier versions is this area named after the Vandalia Railroad superintendent who agreed to make the community a stop along the rail. BRIDGEPORT While on a trip to survey the National Road, President Martin Van Buren reportedly got stuck in the mud after a rainy day and stayed the night at the Bridgeport Tavern. FROG HOLLOW Or Frog Holler, if you ask anyone who lives around here. They’ll tell you that for more than 40 years, this community has been referred to by the wrong name—by emergency workers, government officials, and the local media. Frog Hollow? The Frog Holler Neighborhood Association begs to differ. BACON’S SWAMP In 1956,…

TIME STAMP 1984 THERE WAS A TIME when skaters came from all over the city to glide on Monument Circle, whether they were doing double axels or just wobbling along bravely on weak ankles. Onlookers poured out of coffee shops and restaurants to watch them. It was magical. No wonder—the first official skating rink on the Circle was the work of a real-life magician. Peggy Fleming, the Olympic gold–winning queen of the rink, took a spin on Monument Circle in 1982, the year the city hosted the national U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Ron Urban, “professional magician and ice skater,” and three workmen installed the first 50-foot-by-80-foot rink with the not-so-successful plan to have it open in conjunction with the lighting of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on November 24, 1978,…

What the bleep!? Bad words are making us blush in gift shops these days, p. 36. LM Products in Anderson was doing very well as one of the world’s largest makers of straps for musical instruments when third-generation CEO Tyler Mechum joined the family business. Working with the company’s master craftsmen to design the perfect duffel he wished he’d had on the road as a touring musician led to a new line of LM Products leather goods with all kinds of quality features, like a double lining to fortify the shape, riveted stress points, and obsessive attention to stitch patterns. Your kids will fight over your bag someday—and it will survive. The “Whiskey Rutledge,” $450, lmleathergoods.com…

YOU HAVE QUITE THE COLLECTION OF PREPPY CARDIGANS. Yes, and if I had a favorite or lucky cardigan, it would be this one. I’ve had it since my freshman year of high school. My fiancée describes my look as an adventurous James Dean or Clint Eastwood in their prime. YOUR SLICKED-BACK ‘50S HAIR HELPS THAT IMAGE. I usually cut my own hair. As far as product goes, I’m a Crew Fiber guy. YOU’RE A DRUMMER ON THE SIDE. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO WEAR TO PERFORM IN? New Balance 791s from J.Crew, slim stretch chinos or slim-fit jeans, and a shortsleeve henley, denim popover, or basic tee. I can’t wear jackets or watches because I need my arms to be free. Kind of a bummer.…

IRSAY FAMILY YMCA $15 drop-in, first visit free; indymca.org/cityway • A four-lane, 25-yard lap pool, a water-therapy pool, enormous locker rooms, and free parking. PLAINFIELD SPLASH ISLAND INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER $11 drop-in; townofplainfield.com • A lazy river, aqua cardio classes (including upriver power walks, easier on achy joints), and a threelane, 25-yard lap pool. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER $12 drop-in, $8 for kids under 12; jccindy.org • A large, six-lane competition pool for laps and a recreational pool for open swims and exercise classes. MONON COMMUNITY CENTER $10 drop-in; carmelclayparks.com • A six-lane, 25-yard lap pool for fitness classes (try the Aqua Zumba) and open-lap swim, a zero-depth play area, two slides, and a large family locker room. IU NATATORIUM $7 drop-in; iunat.iupui.edu • A recently renovated swim stadium with an…

TASTE CAFÉ AND MARKETPLACE coowner Deidra Henry has been tweaking recipes since she was 7, when the pizza dough she and her sister made from a Bett y Crocker cookbook wasn’t pliable enough to meet her standards. Less than 20 years later, she was the executive chef at Moonshadows in Malibu, where celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio and Stevie Nicks noshed on Henry’s creations in chaise lounges on an oceanside deck. You’d think aft er all of that, plus 14 years of seven-days-a-week cooking at Taste (her culinary baby with husband Marc Urwand), Henry would be looking for the exit. Nope. “Luckily, this comes naturally to me,” says the Purdue grad who received culinary training at Johnson & Wales in Colorado. Next up for her is Annabelle’s Garden to the City,…

Hibernating? Whip up a cup of comfort at home using local Cocoa for the Spirit http://chocolateforthespirit.com and 240sweet marshmallows 240sweet.com. HOT CHOCOLATE The Dairy Bar at Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 317-733-1700, traderspoint creamery.com The farm’s own chocolate milk provides a luscious base for this rich, classic version that needs little more than a frothy crown of whipped cream to conjure visions of being snowed in at a Vermont bed-and-breakfast. HOT CARAMEL DeBrand Fine Chocolates 8685 River Crossing Blvd., 317-669-0955, debrand.com We’d forgotten how much we loved this silky drink until DeBrand resurrected its northside dessert cafe in October, more than 15 years after closing the original. It packs a deeper, warmer flavor than the menu’s hot chocolate, and it’s not overly sweet. MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE Delicia 5215…

FROM INTERN TO MAYOR: SOUNDS LIKE A SCRAPPED STORYLINE FROM NBC’S PARKS AND RECREATION. When I was hired as an intern, I was brought on primarily to deal with the budget and finance. I kind of got a handle on that, so when I finished my internship, they hired me as the budget director. Once I had that squared away, I just couldn’t stop. I had zero interest in running for office. But I had this vision in my head of where I thought the city could go. WESTFIELD WANTS TO BE THE WORLD’S YOUTH-SPORTS CAPITAL. CARMEL IS FOCUSED ON THE ARTS AND WALKABILITY. WHAT DOES FISHERS BRING TO HAMILTON COUNTY THAT’S UNIQUE? A smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial community. We really have lived by those words. We have the largest…

Ouai Dry Shampoo $24 Sephora, The Fashion Mall Created by celebrity stylist Jen Atkin, the entire Ouai line is beloved by the industry and the social media set. Her Dry Shampoo rids your hair of oily build-up without the powdery white spots left by so many other brands. Kiehl’s Silk Groom Serum $18 Kiehl’s, The Fashion Mall A classic that never goes out of style, this super-lightweight serum controls frizz and gives shine without looking greasy. Cotê Hair Quinoa Smoothing Oil $30 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang salons Pressed for time? A dollop of this stuff does it all— shines, smooths, hydrates, preserves color, and eliminates frizz. Cotê Hair Quinoa Holding Spray $20 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang salons This mediumhold spray is a fantastic new discovery. It protects your hair from…

Vess Ruhtenberg, 49 Musician STYLIST: I had a cut at Vidal Sassoon in London in 1995, and nothing was as good before or has been since. My last professional haircut was about four years ago by the renowned Katie Jones, who used to be at Savvy Salon in Broad Ripple. She taught me how to cut it myself. ROUTINE: It’s a little risqué, but I don’t wash my hair very often. I rinse it and almost never put product in, then I drive around for a few minutes and let it airdry. HAIR IDOLS: The French singer Serge Gainsbourg and Jill on Charlie’s Angels. Gabby Love, 33 DJ STYLIST: Molly Brickel at Salon Lofts in CItyWay. WHAT I GET: Cut, color, gloss, and conditioning treatment every six to eight weeks.…

So, let me just get this out of the way: I recently moved back to Indy from New York City, where I worked for a time as a beauty editor, aka someone with the inside track on hair and makeup trends. But I grew up here. This is the place where I learned that my eyebrows were the key to my whole look (thanks, Mom!). I’ve always loved pretty much everything about this place—save the lack of blowout bars. A blowout bar is a salon where all they do is blow-dry hair. No cuts, no color—just variations on a blowout, from super-straight to bouncy waves at the ends. Most of the time I’d be in no need of such services for my once ultra-curly, now kinda-wavy hair. There were times,…

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION IT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST INVESTMENTS YOU WILL EVER MAKE. Synonymous with the American Dream, the decision to buy a home is a 15–30 year commitment. It’s a long-term relationship that is not easy to end and requires constant maintenance to keep it running smoothly and occasional updates to keep it fresh. With so many options available from custom construction to spec homes and resale properties, it is important to find the perfect fit and make the best choice for yourself, your family, your budget, and your lifestyle. NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK It may seem like Real Estate 101, but the first thing to consider when purchasing a home is the location in which you want to live, followed by your budget and a list…

JAN DOWNTOWN INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square 1913 Restaurant ★ UPSCALE COMFORT Farm-to-table standards get a glossy do-over at this hotel restaurant tucked just off of the polished marble lobby of the Omni Severin. The dining room, all dark lacquer and leathery browns, feels a bit stuffy, but diners easily warm up to a menu that includes a root beer–cured pork chop topped with bacon marmalade, and half a chicken roasted to a juicy, rosy hue and plated with succotash and a little pan of sweet-corn “milk” for dipping. The sides—such as macaroni-andcheese pie and sautéed brussels sprouts—get passed around the table. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 40 W. Jackson Pl., 317-634-6664, omnihotels.com $$$ Bakersfield Mass Ave ★ TACOS & BOURBON This hip spot done up…

No matter what type of venue you’re considering, here are some things you need to think about. • PARKING: Is ample, convenient parking available? Is it free or will your guests have to pay? • CATERING: If you have a favorite caterer, better check the venue’s list of preferred caterers! The Avon Wedding and Event Barn works with 22 caterers. (Although for an additional fee, they’ll work with any caterer not on their list.) Many hotels and attractions, like the Children’s Museum, provide in-house catering. “We want to make the planning process as seamless as possible,” O’Neill says. The Children’s Museum catering team excels in making signature cocktails and culinary touches to complement the environment. Dinosaur cake topper, anyone? But it has also been known to recreate an old family…

According to readers, Craig Fehrman’s November story on IU basketball recruiting was a winner. “Excellent story on #iubb recruiting. You filled in some of the blanks I’ve wondered about for years.” —FRED CUNNINGHAM, via Twitter “Nice piece. Enjoyed it a lot. Didn’t find it anti- Crean at all. Very balanced.” —NATHAN LAMBERT, via Twitter “Great in-depth look at the future of #iubb, including an interesting look at the past: the recruitment of Eric Montross in 1990.” —JORDAN GUSKEY, via Twitter “Archie will get his share of recruits. All he needs is one good year and IU is back on the map.” —DAN BRISCOE, via Facebook WHAT WILL BE IU’S RECORD THIS SEASON? VOTE ON OUR NEXT POLL AT INDIANAPOLISMONTHLY.COM/POLLS 36% 17-13. Next year is the big leap. 29% 15-15. Archie is good, but this…

THE THREAD DO THE WRITE THING Tackle your New Year’s resolutions with an Indy-made Pace & Pattern (paceandpatt ern.com) hardcover journal that includes big-picture planning tools. NOW CARRYING Beauty + Grace (Carmel City Center) has picked up Rag & Bone. NÜ LOOK Ikea (11400 Ikea Way, Fishers) debuts a redesign of its furniture showrooms this month. Go browserwindowshopping every day on The Thread blog at Indianapolis Monthly.com.…

INDIANAPOLIS HAS NO shortage of high-minded burger joints, from the culinarily ambitious (Bru Burger Bar, Burgerhaus, 317 Burger) to the greasy by design (Kuma’s Corner, Burger- Fuel, B Spot). You could say that ground beef’s outrageous new guard picked up where the downtown steakhouse dynasty left off, with patties and buns subbing in for filets and martinis—except in the case of Burger Study, a St. Elmo Steak House spin-off that opened in September. It stands out because it seems to straddle both genres. Like its iconic parent, a special-occasion beacon since 1902, Burger Study’s 179-seat spread has that solid, timeless aesthetic that emanates from gleaming cherrywood accents and crisp, buttontufted booths in a shade of muted ruby that would not look out of place in an Edward Hopper painting, all…

ABOUT THIS time of year, I grow weary of winter and wish it were spring. If I were into gardening, I could look through the seed catalogs and transport myself to April, when Doc Leondis, who lives up the road, rototills his patch of land. We kept a few rows of tomatoes and peppers when we first moved to our house in Danville because it seemed like the thing to do when one lives in a small town. But we soon discovered that when most everyone else gardens, the few who don’t can depend upon Christian charity to fill the larder. Lacking a garden, I pass the winter readying my motorcycles for the glories of spring—changing oil, lubricating chains, adjusting valves, waxing fenders, replacing spark plugs, and charging batteries. I’m…

BEFORE DANNY CHESHIRE and his business partner Heather Rose took over French Pharmacie Salon in 2012, the Broad Ripple spot had already been through several evolutions. It began as a high-end clothing boutique, then added spa, nail, and skin-care services. Today, the full-service salon and spa also includes Soirée, an event space available for salon workshops, weddings, birthday parties, and other gatherings. The business has a very earthy-casual boutique feel, accentuated by a small but curated retail selection that includes the popular candle line Capri Blue (yes, the one at Anthropologie), crystal and stone jewelry by Local Radish, and hair-care products by Davines, R+Co, and Phyto. 823 E. Westfield Blvd., 317- 251-9182, french pharmacie.com COST: Women’s cuts start at $40; men’s cuts start at $30; single-process color starts at $65.…

SUMMER DAILY 25, Indianapolis Monthly editor CURRENT COLOR: gray ombré by Mackenzie Ervin at Salon Orange Moon NATURAL COLOR: chestnut brown NIKKI REED 32, WZPL on-air personality CURRENT COLOR: redviolet by Tanya Foster at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang NATURAL COLOR: dirty strawberry blonde SUMMER: I’d really like to know if any stylists here can do the pearl look. It’s like a combo of platinum blonde and really pale pinks and blues. It’s luminescent. NIKKI: That’s like an event color. SUMMER: If you do that, it’s gone immediately. NIKKI: Anything you do that’s light, you rarely get to keep for very long. SUMMER: Why did you go red? NIKKI: I went through a breakup. Super-red hair was my exciting new thing. It made me feel better. Then I was violet for a while.…

COST: Women’s cuts start at $38; men’s cuts start at $30; single-process color starts at $65. CREW: 28 ALREADY IN Fishers and Carmel, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang continues to expand, with a third location slated to open in Indianapolis this year. The Fishers outpost has a rockstar vibe, its walls adorned with awards and autographed photos from musicians like Sublime, The Dirty Heads, and Kid Rock— all clients and friends of Cheez Brown and his co-owners, Tanya Foster and Megan Crahan. The Carmel spot, in the space formerly occupied by blowdry bar Do-tique, has a more glam vibe, with periwinkle walls and crystal chandeliers, but offers the same great service. Foster, who has been a stylist for 32 years, still accepts new clients one day a week at each location,…

COST: Women’s cuts start at $43; men’s cuts start at $32; single-process color starts at $80. CREW: 6 IN THE 1970S, cosmetologist Geneva Chanley owned a salon near Irvington called The Swirl Curl. Forty years later, her granddaughter, Jaime Zentz, opened Geneva Hair Studio within a mile of that location. In the spirit of good old-fashioned service, Zentz (who accepts new clients by referral only) trains each of her stylists on a signature shampoo that includes hottowel aromatherapy, a specific scalp massage, and a cleansing shampoo customized to the client’s individual hair type. The 15-minute service is included with every haircut, color, or blowout. For extra care—say, a dry scalp, hair-loss issues, or excessive oil—try the K Therapy Treatment, a combination of shampoo, scalp application, and conditioner (starting at $35).…

VINTAGE UNKNOWN Resides in the City-County Building, 16th floor Have an idea for a future Artifact? Drop us a suggestion at letters@indianapolismonthly.com WHEN PRESSED, this 10-pound embosser that’s still in use creates two concentric circles, usually on a gold sticker affixed to official documents like mayoral proclamations. At the top of the first circle are the words “City of Indianapolis,” and at the bottom, “Indiana.” The inner circle features an eagle carrying the scales of justice between the words “Corporate” and “Seal.” While incoming Indianapolis mayors redesign the city’s logo upon assuming office, the city seal has remained the same since—well, that’s kind of a funny story. No one seems to know. “It’s been floating around for decades, I can tell you that for sure,” says Taylor Schaffer, city communications…