Founders Grounds partners with craft brewery for new Speedway concept
Speedway City Garage will be home to Founders Grounds Coffee Co. and a taproom for Lapel-based Pax Verum Brewing Co.
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Indiana film critics select Chase Infiniti as 2025’s breakout performer
The Indiana Film Journalists Association, which promotes the art of film criticism in the Hoosier state and supports Indiana’s film industry, released its year-end poll on Monday.
10 ways to celebrate a music-filled New Year’s Eve in central Indiana
For New Year’s Eve revelers seeking music events to ring in 2026, two new parties headline the calendar in Indianapolis.
Tamika Catchings announces closing date for original Tea’s Me Cafe location
Tea’s Me Cafe, founded by former Indianapolis resident Wayne Ashford, opened in the Fall Creek Place neighborhood in 2005.
WIBC-FM 93.1 among 9 radio stations moving out of Monument Circle building
Radio One Indianapolis will bring its group of media properties back to the St. Joseph Street building the company has leased since 2001.
Q&A: Melissa St. John leads company that manages office moves, makeovers
St. John, an interior design major who graduated in 1992 from Purdue University, spoke with IBJ about navigating the era of remote work and her experiences in public speaking.
ISO musicians gain pay increase in new 3-year labor contract
According to a spokesperson for the musicians, incremental pay increases will add up to a 9.6% raise across three years.
With new ‘CAMI’ name, Garfield Park art campus looks to solidify future
In the interest of brand clarity and long-range planning, an arts-focused campus in the Garfield Park neighborhood is adopting a new name before opening a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose building in 2026.
60 years later, Walker remains holiday stage for Rodney Stepp
The lineup for “A Holiday Soul Revue” includes Staci McCrackin, Men in the Fire, 4Cast and the IU Soul Revue.
Colorado restaurants will be first Upland Brewing Co. locations outside Indiana
The Champagne Velvet-themed restaurants celebrate nearly forgotten beer resurrected by Upland Brewing Co. in 2013.
Pastry chef Cindy Hawkins finally captures title of ‘dessert world champion’
After placing in the Top 10 at four previous editions of the World Food Championships competition for chefs, Cindy Hawkins didn’t have to settle for “nearly victorious” status in 2025.
Film based on kidnapper Tony Kiritsis set for January release
The latest retelling of 1977’s kidnapping of mortgage broker Richard Hall in Indianapolis is scheduled to arrive in theaters in January.
City’s roster of cultural districts spikes from seven to 19
The move nearly triples the number of highlighted areas and recasts perceptions of what areas are worthy of recommending to visitors.
‘Amazing Indiana Music Stories’ captured in longform video series
The Indiana Music History Project is rolling out an online collection of 50 video interviews with prominent Hoosiers.
Newfields to replace parking lot with $10M flower and vegetable garden
Newfields plans to add a flexible-use pavilion, elevated viewing area, grotto and reflecting pools for the attraction, which is expected to open in fall 2026.
Broad Ripple stakeholders pursue plan to revitalize neighborhood
New nonprofit Friends of Broad Ripple Village hopes to end a stagnant commercial era for the neighborhood.
Jazz-R&B duo from New York to play historic Ivy Tech venue
Acute Inflections, a New York-based jazz-R&B duo, will perform at an Indianapolis venue with a musical history that includes Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton.
With Indianapolis Melting Pot honored as best in chain, franchisee eyes expansion
Melting Pot launched in Florida in 1975, when communal dining associated with fondue was a prominent social trend.
Upgraded outdoor concert stage planned at Indiana State Fairgrounds
A $4 million project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds includes a new concert stage and a makeover for Celebration Park.
Scott Sander exits WISH-TV anchor role after 20 years
“News 8 Daybreak” co-anchor and Carmel High School alum Scott Sander made his final on-air appearance Wednesday on WISH-TV Channel 8.