The Besties’ Table breakfast and brunch restaurant to open near UIndy
Chef Tyler Williams will open the Besties’ Table Saturday in a building previously occupied by restaurants Jailbird and Open Kitchen.
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Counting Crows to headline Carb Day concert on Indy 500 weekend
The Carb Day concert, an infield party scheduled for May 22, is one of three music events leading up to the Indianapolis 500.
Post Malone joins lineup of free Final Four concerts
Multi-genre hitmaker Post Malone will headline the closing night of the March Madness Music Festival at American Legion Mall.
Lucas Oil Stadium builds resume as a concert venue
Lucas Oil Stadium has lately been an across-the-board “yes” to concert planners more often than at any other time in the venue’s 19-year history.
Five MCL restaurants closing, but Indianapolis-based chain says other sites are strong
Indianapolis-based MCL Restaurant & Bakery, which celebrates its 76th anniversary this month, said it planned to focus on its remaining seven restaurants.
‘Bigger Picture’ poster exhibition highlights Hollywood’s animal magnetism
The event organized by Indianapolis-based Lodge Design & Marketing serves as a fundraiser for the upcoming Indy Film Fest.
Culver’s to open first downtown Indianapolis location
This Culver’s will be a rarity for the Wisconsin-based chain because it won’t be in a stand-alone building and it won’t offer drive-thru service.
Indianapolis Zoo CEO Rob Shumaker resigns after leave of absence
Shumaker, who led the Indianapolis Zoo for a decade, began a leave of absence for undisclosed reasons in mid-February.
Summer Stock Stage casts deaf actor in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ local company premiere
Summer Stock Stage will be the first central Indiana theater company to stage “Dear Evan Hansen,” a musical that won six Tony Awards in 2017.
Riviera Club pools expected to open this summer as more than 1,000 members commit to fee
In February, the 93-year-old nonprofit informed members of an approximately $1.85 million in operating losses during the past four years and approximately $3 million in total debt.
5 days of Final Four events include concerts, festivals
Free and low-cost options include the three-day March Madness Music Festival at American Legion Mall, the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center, and a coffee and chocolate festival at the Stutz.
Jim Irsay Collection auction yields dizzying bids for David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia guitars
The guitar used on iconic Pink Floyd albums “Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall” shattered a sales record in Thursday’s auction, which also saw the sale of Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” scroll.
Former Mellencamp backing vocalist mentors next generation at top arts school
In 2025, The Recording Academy selected Courtney Kaiser-Sandler as one of 200 quarterfinalists for the Grammy Museum’s music educator award.
Noblesville arena selected as new site for Horizon League basketball championships
The Horizon League, which includes Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Fort Wayne among its 11 member schools, will move the championships from Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.
Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band announced for Final Four concerts
The March Madness Music Festival will feature multiple performances over three days at the American Legion Mall downtown.
Digs Garden Center to reopen, Bloom bar planned in North Mass District
The owners of Digs Garden Center sold the property to a group that has invited the trees-and-flowers firm to return as tenants. It’s also reviving their plans for a neighborhood bar.
Broad Ripple sports bar calls it quits after 36 years in business
Old Pro’s Table debuted 36 years ago, closed briefly in 2020 and reopened under new ownership later that year.
Newfields executive joins staff of arts and culture multimedia startup
Destination Indy plans to publish a magazine, maintain online calendar listings and present a weekly television show.
Riviera Club general manager exits as members decide on fee request
The swimming-focused Riviera Club is attempting to raise $1.5 million though a one-time fee paid by membership households.
‘Speed City’ advocates aim to push civic pride into higher gear
The Indy Chamber is revving up the campaign with a call for people to share personal stories of ambition, growth and resilience in the context of living in Indianapolis and its surrounding counties