April Edition
Music
Drink | Mezcal Negroni 
Ingredients:
– 1 1/4 ounces mezcal (preferably Marca Negra Espadín)
– 3/4 ounce Campari
– 3/4 ounce Carpano Antica Formula vermouth
-Maraschino cherries for garnish
– 1/4 ounce Cocchi Americano
– 1/2 cup ice cubes
– Orange peel twist, for garnish
Directions:
Combine mezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica, and Cocchi Americano in a mixing glass; add ice cubes, and stir until drink is chilled and diluted, about 30 seconds. Place 1 large ice cube in a rocks glass; strain drink over ice. Garnish with orange twist. Recipe
Local News
In an effort to address Indianapolis’ affordable housing crisis, nonprofit Circle Up Indy is looking into a unique solution: 3D-printed homes. The group is hoping to fundraise $2.6 million to purchase two 3D printers, training in how to use them, and a supply and distribution facility. A video from Apis Cor – the company behind the printers – outlined the promise of the new technology, touting equipment that “has no analogs in the world today”, and could “almost eliminate the human factor” from construction.
According to Circle Up Indy leaders, 3D-printed homes have lower manufacturing costs and can be constructed in just 24 hours. The 3D printers are increasingly being pushed as a solution to U.S homebuilding woes. Manufacturers trumpet their comparable lower costs and reduced workforce requirements. Read more.
Events
4/22 | 8a-8p | Indy CD & Vinyl
4/22 |8a-10p | Square Cat Vinyl
A Musical Journey of Indiana Avenue: The Harlem of Indianapolis
4/29|6p | Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis
Do You Have Street Buzz (Music Panel)
4/30 | 5-9p | Illusions Bar & Grill
5/3 | 9a-3p | John H Boner Community Center
5/5 | 5-6p | The Harrison Center
Tech Trends
Google is racing to build an all-new search engine powered by the technology. It is also upgrading the existing one with A.I. features, according to internal documents reviewed by The New York Times.
The new features, under the project name Magi, are being created by designers, engineers and executives working in so-called sprint rooms to tweak and test the latest versions. The new search engine would offer users a far more personalized experience than the company’s current service, attempting to anticipate users’ needs. Full Article
Forecasts
Affirmation
“I walk confidently into the next season of my growth. I am deserving of all the fruits of my labor. I am blossoming into the person I am meant to be.”
Featured Artist 01.
khiry managan
Music is Khiry Managan's passion. He is the co-founder of Forgotten Tribe band playing guitar, trumpet and lead vocalist alongside his brother General Spazz, who plays bass guitar. Khiry Managan is a versatile songwriter and practicing producer creating positive music that feels good to him. His staple sounds are reggae, world, and hip-hop music. He strives to deliver the fresh, stimulating, and meaningful art of music for all of us to hear. Take a dive into his library of work.
