20 years later, life goes on for obscure album made by Indiana artist
A Grammy Award nomination and the fandom of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy factor in the improbable story of ‘The Clouds.’
Dave Lindquist
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Indy 500 Snake Pit concert lineup includes DJs Kaskade, Shaquille O’Neal
Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Kaskade will headline the 18-and-older party on race day in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Basketball Hall of Famer O’Neal also is on the five-act bill.
Open Kitchen restaurant to take over former Jailbird location
The building south of Hanna Avenue and west of UIndy will be the third home for Open Kitchen since the business launched in September 2020.
‘Bodyguard’ musical at Athenaeum revisits Whitney Houston highlights
A musical production of “The Bodyguard,” originally a film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is scheduled at the Athenaeum.
Three new art installations planned for 100 Acres park at Newfields
A $3 million gift from life science entrepreneur Kent Hawryluk is spurring the addition of the sculptures at the park known as 100 Acres.
Mug-n-Bun owner seeks buyer for iconic Speedway drive-in
Known for curbside service, breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hand-dipped onion rings and made-on-site root beer, Mug-n-Bun traces its roots in Speedway to the 1950s.
Citing buildup of ‘tough days,’ Wildwood Market to close
Fountain Square business Wildwood Market will begin liquidation on Jan. 23 with an expected closing date in early February.
Podcasting is only the beginning for ‘Crime Junkie’ host Ashley Flowers
Flowers is eager to focus on new podcasting, publishing, and television and film opportunities . With four projects in the works for streaming platforms, the company plans to expand into filmed entertainment this year.
Artists and arts administrators recharge through fellowship grants
The Indy Arts Council offers its Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship every other year to 40 artists and arts administrators. The current class of fellows is receiving $10,000 each for research, instruction, travel and other experiences that recharge creativity.
Punk Rock Night founder envisions museum for the fast and loud
A storefront near the Melody Inn is to become home to Punk Rock Night Foundation and a sizable stash of band memorabilia.
New ownership plans to keep Fountain Square Brewing Co. in business
Fountain Square Brewing Co., founded in 2011, is expected to reopen for business after a sale closes in mid-January.
Chick-fil-A at Circle Centre Mall closes
A Chick-fil-A location in Circle Centre Mall’s third-floor food court permanently closed on New Year’s Eve after 20 years in the location.
21st Amendment selling all 20 liquor stores to Indianapolis company
Late entrepreneur Jim James opened his first 21st Amendment liquor store on Michigan Road in the early 1970s.
Crunch Fitness plans Michigan Road location, the chain’s first in Indiana
Crunch Fitness plans to occupy part of former J.C. Penney location near the intersection of 86th Street and Michigan Road.
Mural of poet Etheridge Knight planned to be third in ‘Legends’ series
Late Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight found success in Black Arts Movement following incarceration in the 1960s.
2022 Year in Review: Local arts groups faced transition among leaders
The scheduled 2023 exits of Indiana Repertory Theatre co-CEO Janet Allen, Eiteljorg CEO John Vanausdall and Dance Kaleidoscope Artistic Director David Hochoy signal a significant era of transition in local arts leadership. The trio’s on-the-job experience adds up to 86 years: 32 for Hochoy, 27 for Allen and 27 for Vanausdall.
2022 Year in Review: Sale ends era of Emmis Corp. radio stations in Indianapolis
Indianapolis-based Emmis once owned more than 20 radio stations, including properties in New York City and Los Angeles. Emmis, founded in 1980, now owns just two radio stations: an AM contemporary gospel station and an FM affiliate of ESPN, both in New York City.
2022 Year in Review: Chicken-themed restaurants came to roost
Six companies specializing in fast-casual chicken menus opened locations here, beginning with California-based Dave’s Hot Chicken setting up shop on Mass Ave in April and then in Broad Ripple in August.
The Cabaret to launch its 2023 calendar with landmark jazz shows
Vocalist-bass player Esperanza Spalding and pianist Fred Hersch will play a pair of sold-out shows Jan. 8 at the Cabaret.
With new Chase bank rising in parking lot of former Marsh, 2 other branches to close
A new J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. bank branch is expected to open May 1 at the intersection of 62nd Street and North Keystone Avenue, but two nearby locations are slated to close in early 2023.