Broad Ripple sculpture receives green light from zoning board
The Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals approved the artwork’s placement at the northwest corner of Westfield Boulevard and College Avenue.
Dave Lindquist
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Otis Gibbs’ creative life includes his music, YouTube
The prominent Indianapolis musician with a healthy following in Europe is experiencing a career renaissance thanks to storytelling videos he posts on YouTube.
New play ‘The Rocket Men’ will unpack Cold War history at the Phoenix
Wernher von Braun developed the Apollo Saturn V rocket for the United States, as well as the V-2 rocket weapon for Nazi Germany.
Q&A: Debra ‘Fergy’ Ferguson leads company that makes ads for major concert tours
Beyond radio commercials and ad-mats, TourDesign produces video content for online platforms and television plus lyric videos for record labels and even album covers, in the case of rock band Toto.
Social Cantina to open restaurant at former Gallery Pastry spot
The Art Moderne building at the intersection of 46th Street and College Avenue originally opened as a Kroger grocery store in 1932.
A&E Preview: The District Theatre looks to develop resident Latino company
Leaders at The District Theatre considers “American Mariachi,” a play focused on women who want to enter the male-dominated art form of mariachi in the 1970s, an important step toward incubating a Latino theater company.
A&E Preview: Geno Shelton celebrates 40 years of concerts and dance parties
Geno Shelton is planning a string of anniversary concerts, including “Funkfest” on Sept. 26 at Clowes Memorial Hall and “Comedy Jam” one night later at the same venue.
A&E Preview: 130+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season
IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist has chosen more than 130 must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season.
A&E Preview: Artist hopes ‘Gavin’ structure anchors ‘a resurgence in Broad Ripple’s creative spirit’
The initiative to elevate the arts in Broad Ripple is the brainchild of Taggart Birge, founder of the Birge Family Foundation.
Chreece performers strengthen bonds before annual hip-hop festival
The eighth edition of the Chreece hip-hop festival is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday at seven venues in Fountain Square.
National Independent Venue Association to discuss concert policy in Indianapolis
The Live Policy Summit is scheduled Oct. 15-16, when music industry leaders will discuss topics such as event ticketing and sound ordinances.
Traders Point covered bridge listed among state’s ‘10 Most Endangered’ landmarks
The Traders Point covered bridge was built around 1880 to allow travel above Fishback Creek near present-day West 86th Street east of Interstate 65.
Conference to explore why we buy: Consumer behavior doesn’t rely on reason
Public reaction to business practices will be explored during “Unreasonable: A Modern Look at Consumer Motivations,” a conference scheduled Sept. 26 at Newfields.
Indiana State Fair to follow ‘Vinyl Revival’ with movie-themed art exhibit in 2026
“Rewind” will feature hand-painted movie imagery that promoted VHS tapes and DVDs in stores from the 1980s into the early 2000s.
Restored dance floor highlights $3.5M Indiana Roof Ballroom revamp
Brightening is a main theme of the Indiana Roof Ballroom’s latest renovation, which includes new lighting, carpet and chandeliers.
Tie-Breakers sports bar to open on Mass Ave in former MacNiven’s space
The Mass Ave address will be a change of scenery for owner Rob Strong, who’s closely associated with socializing near Lucas Oil Stadium because of The Whistle Stop and the former Stadium Tavern.
Country music bar Duke’s Indy to close later this year: ‘Better to end things on our terms’
Duke’s Indy opened in March 2018 and became a destination for musicians who play traditional country music and related styles.
Pizza festival organizer to social media critics: Event didn’t anticipate initial swarm of attendees
Commenters described Indianapolis Pizza Festival as hotbed for “overcrowded chaos,” “endless lines” and “food shortages.”
Fair’s ‘soundtrack’ theme resonates in album covers, novelty T-shirts
“Soundtrack of Summer” serves as the theme for this year’s fair, and visuals are a big part of the concept.
Cunningham Restaurant Group to bring fine dining to Butter art fair
The parent company of Vida, Livery and other dining concepts will serve five-course meals during two nights of Butter.