Kenny Aronoff to anchor Jim Irsay’s all-star band at stadium
Music fans have the rare chance to catch John Mellencamp, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt and Ann Wilson perform for free in Indianapolis.
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Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo collect top concert paycheck at Indiana State Fair
Chaka Khan collected the second-highest check from the Indiana State Fair, which paid a total of $883,750 for 18 performances at the Free Stage.
Artist invests in fellow artists and near-east side
The idea came to Lobyn Hamilton after he moved into a former grocery store in the neighborhood where he spent the earliest years of his life.
Sarah Urist Green joins Butter team to help elevate Indianapolis artists
Indianapolis-based art historian Sarah Urist Green is part of the curatorial team for Butter fine art fair, scheduled Sept. 1-4 at the Stutz.
Ashley C. Ford, Leah Johnson and Ross Gay among 8 honored Indiana authors
Each Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards winner receives $5,000 and a limestone-and-steel trophy.
ClusterTruck to reopen Castleton kitchen in September
ClusterTruck kitchen plans to revive operations in the Clearwater Village shopping center on East 82nd Street west of Allisonville Road.
Indianapolis Recorder names Brandon Perry as new editor-in-chief
Former reporter Brandon Perry will lead newspaper that’s one of the longest-running Black publications in the United States.
New Day Craft closes after 16 years of making mead and cider
Fountain Square Brewing Co. purchased New Day Craft Mead & Cider in 2019 and oversaw production at Circle City Industrial Complex.
Glick foundation embraces partnership approach to giving
Paying attention to what’s being sought in communities is a key component of trust-based giving, a concept in which funders and grant recipients collaborate.
Circle City Classic doesn’t rule out return of football in 2023
On Sept. 24, instead of a football game, marching bands and a step competition among fraternities and sororities from historically Black colleges and universities will be in the spotlight at Lucas Oil Stadium.
FCC approves Urban One’s purchase of Emmis radio stations
Urban One seeks to expand its audience and advertising customers beyond the company’s stated mission to serve Black and urban listeners.
All IN festival builds all-star bands for ‘Super Bowl’ moments
Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz and John Oates sign on for one-of-a-kind celebration of Tom Petty’s music.
Taylor Tannebaum exiting WTHR for role at ACC Network
Tannebaum, who has ended a four-year stint at WTHR-TV, will focus on college football played by Clemson, North Carolina State and her alma mater, Florida State.
New mural at Broad Ripple’s Vogue pays tribute to DJ Indiana Jones
The painting salutes the legacy of Ron Miner, who spun hip-hop and reggae songs on the radio and in nightclubs.
Iconic Ohio drive-in chain Swensons plans Indy-area debut
Forbes selected Swensons for “America’s Best Burger” in 1999, and Akron native LeBron James has spoken publicly about his affection for the restaurant on multiple occasions.
Stutz completes 12-tenant roster for first floor of former factory
SomeraRoad Inc. unveiled on Friday a lineup of 12 tenants for seven Stutz buildings that occupy an entire city block. Among the new tenants: a taco shop founded by Milktooth chefs and a bar managed by Sahm Hospitality Group.
Eiteljorg museum leader John Vanausdall announces retirement plans
Transition plans at the Eiteljorg include the naming of John Vanausdall’s successor before he retires in June.
WIBC-FM reporter Berman, 7 other Emmis employees lose jobs prior to sale of radio stations
Emmis Corp. on Wednesday said it dismissed eight employees in advance of a sale of the company’s Indianapolis radio stations to Urban One.
Urban One CEO: Hot 96.3 hip-hop format likely to land at 100.9 FM frequency
With FCC decision on purchase of Emmis stations expected this month, Urban One makes plans for its local hip-hop and Top 40 formats.
Chicken, spicy or otherwise, is hot in local restaurants
No fewer than a dozen chicken-centric restaurants having either just opened in the Indianapolis area or plan to do so soon.