The Melody Inn (affectionately known as “The Mel” to regulars) has been an Indianapolis fixture since the Great Depression, though its current incarnation as a punk and rock haven began in the 1990s.

News, notes, events and recommendations from around Santa Cruz County via Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli.

What I’ve heard is that someday things will be much better than they are now,” Kansas City Bier Company’s head brewer said.