Christina Vercelletto

Indianapolis

Content Editor and Producer at Freelance

Lifestyle Editor at Indianapolis Monthly

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June 2025 Best Bets

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

(1) Flavors of the Heartland – June 11 Enjoy the stories, smells, and tastes that make up our food heritage at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. June’s presentation is on native plants and foraging. Recipes to take home will be provided. indianahistory.org/events(2) Wicked – June 18–July 6The Broadway and film phenomenon Wicked, called “the defining musical of the decade” by The New York Times, is equally thrilling at the Old National Centre.
My Look: Holly Whitney, Indianapolis Monthly Sales Director

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

Tell us about your outfit. Why did you choose this particular ensemble for your photo? As soon as I put on a bright pair of dress pants, it puts me in a happy spring mood. I wear boots or booties almost every day in winter, so I’ve paired it with pumps, which are another part of spring I’ve been waiting for!How do you manage to be perfectly pressed, accessorized, and polished day after day, regardless of weather?
Body + Soul: Managing Menopause

2 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

In her new book Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause, actor Naomi Watts recounts feeling alone, a sentiment both common and counterintuitive. Roughly 3,500 women enter menopause—the life stage defined as not having had a menstrual period for at least 12 months, as if that were all—every day.
Open Door: IMS Memorabilia

2 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

(1) The pair’s Speedway brick, which reads “IMS–the only place in the world to be in May!” A photo of them dedicating it is to the left. (2) Indy 500 paper tickets. This will be Dan’s 60th year attending. He missed only 2020 due to Covid, but IMS President Doug Boles assured him that doesn’t count. (3) Photo of Dan at the track at age 10. (4) Cowbell signed by Danica Patrick after she and Dan bonded over a love of the old SNL skit, “More Cowbell.” (5) Suite passes.
Artifact: Kurt Vonnegut’s Purple Heart Medal

3 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

AUTHOR Kurt Vonnegut is famous for his satirical and black humor bestsellers, but he is perhaps best-known for his writings drawing inspiration from his service during WWII. Vonnegut enlisted in the Army after Pearl Harbor rather than wait to be drafted. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, survived a train bombing that killed 150 of his fellow servicemen, and then was kept as a POW in a Dresden, Germany, slaughterhouse—the source for his novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
Day Trip: Larry Bird Museum

3 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

AND YOU THOUGHT it was the cardinal. Go to Terre Haute to admire the real state Bird at the Larry Bird Museum. Check out the cache of in-game memorabilia and interactives that put Larry the Legend’s prowess in perspective, then shoot a few hoops yourself. Admission is free, but a reservation is needed.
U-Pick Farms Guide: Grab & Go

1 month ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

FlowersWhile Dollie’s specializes in lavender, it grows others blossoms and incorporates them into the bunches club members receive. Bouquets are delivered every Friday from early June to mid-September. (Lavender skincare products and fresh eggs can be ordered for porch pickup year-round, by the way.)3961 County Rd. 425 E, FranklinNeed a bouquet to bring to a dinner host or just want to brighten up your space after a long work week?
U-Pick Farms Guide: Flower Farms and Bouquets

1 month ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

From late June through September, amble through alleys of peonies, lilies, bells of Ireland, snapdragons, and cosmos, to name only a few. Beyond the Field: Wedding in the family? The Bridal Bouquet Workshop includes nibbles, beverages, and all supplies. 2284 W. County Rd. 300 S, Frankfort, 765-532-4841Starting in July, this is the place to be if you’re into zinnias. You’ll find 19 varieties of the dahlia dupes, including Benary’s Giant, Queeny, Oklahoma Mix, Uproar Rose, and Zowie Yellow Flame.
U-Pick Farms Guide: August, September, and October

1 month ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

AugustPeaches and their smooth-skinned siblings, nectarines, are synonymous with pool days, picnics, and sticky chins. Both get rounder as they ripen, so keep an eye out for full-bodied fruit. Beyond the Field: Flaky, warm pies await in the market store. 9624 W. 75 S, West Lafayette, 765-430-0405This diminutive variety of clingstone fruit is prized both for eating fresh and for cooking. Beyond the fruit: In August, pick your own sunflowers. 369 E.
U-Pick Farms Guide: May, June, and July

1 month ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

MayThere’s nothing like the season’s first bite of a fat, crimson strawberry, and the vibe continues with rhubarb pie and shortcake. Spencer offers three types of the beloved berry that hit peak ripeness at different times. In May, Spencer is also the place to go for a more unusual picking experience: asparagus. You can either snap the stalks off just above the soil or bring a pair of kitchen shears. Reach for thinner stalks, as anything thicker than a pointer finger is more likely to be woody.

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