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.
Dave Lindquist
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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.
La Tapatia to join Broad Ripple’s menu of Mexican restaurants
La Tapatia is scheduled to open Nov. 10 at 6283 N. College Ave., a 3,000-square-foot space north of the Turntable music venue.
Growth mindset: How adding staff moves solo entrepreneurs from overwhelmed to opportunity
More than 80% of small businesses in the United States operate without employees, and many entrepreneurs thrive by staying solo. For others, it’s not a sustainable path. But deciding when and how to grow the team can be challenging.
Indianapolis-based Audiochuck departing SiriusXM for new Tubi deal
Audiochuck, a Indianapolis-based company founded by Ashley Flowers that produces the chart-topping “Crime Junkie” podcast, plans to embrace streaming video in a new multiyear deal.
Art gallery is new independent venture for GangGang co-founder
Faye Gallery will feature the Ball State University alum Malina Simone Bacon in the roles of curator, manager, dealer and artist.
Famed guitars, cultural artifacts of Jim Irsay Collection to be auctioned
New York-based auction house Christie’s announced the plan to sell items collected by late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Irsay said he once turned down an offer of $1.15 billion to sell the collection.
Reis-Nichols Jewelers to open 25,000-square-foot store near Fashion Mall
The Reis-Nichols building is under construction at the former site of a TGI Fridays restaurant south of the Fashion Mall.
Owner of WISH-TV announces $83M acquisition of WRTV-TV
Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting LLC will add ABC affiliate WRTV-TV Channel 6 to its portfolio of WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23.
Greenwood steakhouse to bring Mo’s name back to Indiana
Jeremiah Hamman, who co-founded the first Indiana location of Mo’s A Place for Steaks in 2003, plans to open the new Mo’s in an 8,900-square-foot building previously home to a Smokey Bones restaurant.
Public art installation designed for Columbus lives on in Muncie
Richard McCoy, executive director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, said the interactive art installation “Designed by the Public” addresses a challenge faced by Indianapolis.
Aroma Indian restaurant to take over former Gallery Bistro location
The restaurant will be a sibling business of Aroma Experience, which opened in 2024 as part of the Carmel City Center development.
2 Indianapolis chefs win titles at World Food Championships
The chefs took top honors in their respective categories—dessert and bacon—keeping alive Indiana’s chances of producing yet another overall World Food Champion.
IRT play ‘Marie and Rosetta’ explores collaborative spark
The play about the singing collaboration of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight depicts the duo’s first rehearsal in advance of a tour.
At creative economy conferences, data is the rock star
Speakers emphasized the importance of data in efforts to convince policymakers and/or funders to steer money toward organizations and venues.
Shelbyville to add concert amphitheater as cultural amenity
City leaders in Shelbyville say the planned $14 million amphitheater is expected to boost economic development.
Food truck owners to open birria restaurant in Broad Ripple
Birrieria Iturbidense places its slow-cooked birria beef in ramen, egg rolls, pizza and sliders, as well as in traditional tacos and mulitas.
Q&A: After music career, Nate Olp finds second act in leather crafting
His studio and shop, which lists wallets from $40 to $160 and bags from $280 to $375 on its website, is now open on First Fridays and by appointment at the Factory Arts District.
150 years later, a mother’s prairie diary inspires Indianapolis art exhibition
Janet Fry drew inspiration from her great-great-grandmother’s writings to create a multimedia art exhibition titled “The 1875 Diary Project.”