How Indy artist and advocate Mary Mindiola would spend her Best Day Ever

• The group aims to help the work of Latina artists reach a wider audience and promotes community through artistic collaboration.
• ILA wants to create a home away from home for expat creators.

What she's saying: "It is very intimidating (learning) another culture … another language," she said. "When the opportunity of doing something like this came up, we wanted to show their work around town and help make the city a colorful city."

Zoom in: At our recent second anniversary live event, we asked Mindiola how she'd spend her Best Day Ever in the Indianapolis area.

☕ Breakfast: A quick trip from her place in Lawrence for a cup of coffee and whatever else looks good at Coffee at the Crossing in McCordsville.

• "It's fairly new … and it's a little trolley train," she said. "So it's very cute, and the coffee is good."

🚲 Morning activity: A bike ride heading south on the Monon Trail.

• "It's just lovely, and it's safe, and you meet other people there," she said. "You can take breaks and ride right next to the river."

🍲 Lunch: Filling up on Cajun and Creole cuisine at Yats.

🖼️ Afternoon activity: Getting back on her bike and heading downtown to see the sights, check out local art and grab a quick bite in Fountain Square.

• "There's so many really good places there on Virginia Avenue. I'd find somewhere to have a couple of beers or a margarita."

🌭 Dinner: "Well, I already had margaritas. So maybe one of the hot dog stands downtown. That would be awesome."

🦢 Evening activity: A trip to either the Eiteljorg Museum or the Indiana State Museum.

• She would also try to catch a film at White River State Park during an outdoor movie night or inside the IMAX Theater.
• And, weather permitting, a quick detour to the paddle boats on the Downtown Canal.