Indy’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant expected to open later this year
Since 2022, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken fingers restaurant has opened central Indiana locations in Noblesville, Avon and Westfield.
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Startups to watch: Opendate
The Indianapolis-based startup is advertised as an all-in-one platform that offers tools in the three areas of scheduling concerts, processing tickets and marketing events.
2025 Innovation Issue: Startup expert says founders need business skills in addition to a great idea
Rob Mathews, executive director of Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center, views leadership and innovation as inseparable attributes for a startup.
Food security, financial stability among challenges for Indianapolis artists, new survey says
In a survey of 148 Indianapolis artists, more than half said they earned less than $10,000 from arts work during the past 12 months.
Newfields announces new board chair, expanded operating hours at annual meeting
The Newfields annual meeting also included highlights of the upcoming year’s events and additions, which includes new programming for the popular Lume exhibition space.
Guided by canned cocktail success, Hi & Mighty distillery rebrands
The distillery, which previously planned to open a year-round bar at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, now operates as a retail-only concept.
Steakhouse in Phoenix to be first Huse restaurant outside of Indiana
The owner of St. Elmo Steak House and Harry & Izzy’s is planning the Arizona restaurant as part of a $2 billion redevelopment of a former shopping mall.
5 Indiana breweries win gold awards at World Beer Cup
The World Beer Cup, part of the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, honored a total of nine Hoosier breweries, many of whom were from central Indiana.
10 summer concert recommendations in Indiana if you’re willing to pay
Some of the summer’s biggest concerts are considered sold out, but there’s usually a way to secure a seat through the secondary ticket market—if a music fan is willing to pay.
‘The Soundtrack of Summer’ unveiled as Indiana State Fair theme
Inspired by live music, farm machines and Midway rides, the Indiana State Fair announced “The Soundtrack of Summer” as its 2025 theme.
Affordable shows have a place on summer concert calendar
Event organizers, with the support of funders, sponsors and other partners, are bringing prominent artists to Indiana this summer and placing minimal financial burden on attendees.
Public broadcasting support eliminated in newly passed Indiana budget
More than $7 million earmarked to support PBS and NPR affiliates across Indiana, including WFYI in Indianapolis, did not survive late changes to the state budget.
Opening a record store is next project for Everything, Now! vocalist
Jon Rogers plans to open his shop, Take Care Records, by the summer near the intersection of 62nd Street and Allisonville Road.
Award-winning pastry chef opens Filigree Bakery shop in Broad Ripple
Known for its macarons and cakes served at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market, Filigree Bakery now has a brick-and-mortar location at 6331 Carrollton Ave.
Motorsports reporter Jamie Little plans to open Protein Bar restaurants in central Indiana
Jamie Little and Cody Selman plan to open three Protein Bar & Kitchen locations in central Indiana, with the first likely to debut in 2026.
Collin Hilton credits kitchen culture for his World Food Championships win
After winning the noodle category during last fall’s World Food Championships at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Hilton competed against 11 fellow category winners during the “Final Table” March 28-30 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Tony winner Lindsay Mendez to share singing expertise with students
The “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Wicked” actress will lead classes in Indianapolis for singers ages 14 to 22.
Stand-up comedy isn’t confined to traditional clubs
Several independent producers work outside the context of the two-drink minimums and brick-wall backdrops associated with comedy clubs.
For the IRT’s ‘Play That Goes Wrong,’ precision is a must
In “The Play That Goes Wrong,” open through May 11 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, cast members navigate unplanned injuries, botched dialogue and broken props.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe story and ‘Come From Away’ highlight IRT schedule
The six-production lineup at the Indiana Repertory Theatre also includes August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”