Indianapolis is full of cultural opportunities to EXplore. The city is rich in theater, dance, and music. Some places to check out the scene include American Cabaret Theatre (www.americancabarettheatre.com; 401 E. Michigan St., 317-631-0334), which relocated here from New York in 1990; Phoenix Theatre (www.phoenixtheatre.org; 749 N. Park Ave., 317-635-PLAY), offering more cutting-edge, off-Broadway-type shows; Indiana Repertory Theatre (www.indianarep.com; 140 W. Washington St., 317-635-5252), a not-for-profit group that performs classic and contemporary plays and also sponsors Dance Kaleidoscope (www.dancekal.org); and Indianapolis Opera (www.indyopera.org), performed at Clowes Hall on Butler University’s campus.
Need something more hands-on? Take a class at the Indianapolis Art Center (www.indplsartcenter.org; 820 E. 67 St., 317-255-2464). Try your hand at ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, or some other kind of media. Classes are abundant and offered year-round.
When it’s finally time to EXhale, you can choose from any number of social clubs. What are your hobbies and interests? Maybe you’ll try something new. The Indianapolis Sailing Club (www.indianapolissailing.org; 11325 Fall Creek Rd., 317-849-0021), Indianapolis Ski Club (www.indyskiclub.org), and Indy Dancers (www.indydancers.com; 317-767-5665) are three fun options. After a meeting, head down to Broad Ripple’s Corner Wine Bar (6331 Guilford Ave., 317-255-5159) for a high-class but unpretentious social evening.
And breathe out completely at Philippe’s Spa & Cosmetique (www.premierspacollection.com/spas/spas.php?spa=philipe; 4635 E. 82 St., 317-578-9900), a place to truly indulge. Pamper yourself until you’ve completely forgotten what being an “EX” is all about. You’re a new woman now!
Hillary Easom is a freelance writer/photographer who specializes in travel and healthy living. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and online publications both in the U.S. and abroad. Check out her website at www.mediabistro.com/hillaryeasom
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