🌱 Metazoa Brewing Drag Bingo + 1205 Distillery New Location

Hey, people of Indianapolis! It's me again, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Indianapolis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 24 Low: 9.

Here are the top three stories today in Indianapolis:

1. An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a 2018 murder. Dwight Shotts was sentenced on Thursday for the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found in a bathtub at the gunman’s home. The body of the victim, Anthony Cline, was discovered inside Shotts’ house in April 2018 after police received two 911 calls. (MyWabashValley.com)
2. An Indianapolis distillery will be opening a new tasting room and production site in downtown Lebanon. According to 1205 Distillery's co-owner Nolan Hudson, the 15,000-square-foot location will be built on the north side of the Boone County Courthouse and will include a bar, three stalls for food partners, and live music stage. Construction is expected to begin in July and the opening is set for winter. (WISHTV.com)
3. Metazoa Brewing Company hosted their first-ever Drag Bingo night on Wednesday. Jizzelle VonTrelle hosted the event, in which a portion of the proceeds was donated to animal charities. The brewery has tentative plans to host Drag Bingo once a month — the next event is scheduled for Feb. 9. (Yahoo)

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Today in Indianapolis:

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From my notebook:

• Force Indy has announced its entry for the 2022 Indy Lights championship with Ernie Francis Jr. driving the team’s No. 99 car. (Facebook)
• IUPUI’s Center for Urban Health is raising awareness about lead hazards around your home, in soil, dust, and water. You can do community-based science with your family by picking up a kit and collecting samples. (Facebook)
• Every object in our world has a story of how it's made. Discover and explore these stories by using real factory tools and machines in "How People Make Things" – now open at the Indiana State Museum. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new enrichment idea with your dog? Indianapolis Animal Care Services suggests trying this enrichment recipe from ASPCA Pro! You will need a fresh apple, an apple corer, and xylitol-free peanut butter. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.