Owners of Hi-Fi music venue will open Fountain Square diner
At Easy Rider Diner, former Delicia chef Ricky Martinez plans to add Southwestern accents to brunch-inspired comfort food.
Dave Lindquist
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Hollywood films seek awards-season buzz at Heartland festival
“The Whale,” “Till” and “Women Talking” are movies that will be presented in Indianapolis before their official release dates.
Rejoicing Vine winery plans 2023 opening in Traders Point
The Rejoicing Vine’s owners say Indiana grapes are suited for sparkling wines similar to Champagne and prosecco, which the business will specialize in.
Modern music careers are built on online fan data
Thanks to online analytics, musicians and their management teams aren’t clueless about what listeners take or leave.
Twin Peaks signals future location near Greenwood Park Mall
A former Logan’s Roadhouse is expected to become home to the second Twin Peaks sports “lodge” in Indiana.
New Gainbridge Fieldhouse galleries depict ‘The Art of the Game’
Work by 22 artists is intended to provide fresh context to the story of basketball in Indiana and Gainbridge Fieldhouse itself.
Broad Ripple’s Alley Cat Lounge to expand space, dining options
The Alley Cat will take over the Egyptian Cafe’s previous location, in a move that will transform the schedule and perhaps the identity of one of the city’s signature dive bars.
Upland Brewing to expand in Indy area with taproom near Castleton
Upland will add to its local roster that includes locations in Fountain Square, Carmel and the intersection of 49th Street and College Avenue.
With 10 media holdings, Urban One looks to blanket Indy
As regional vice president for Maryland-based Urban One, Deon Levingston holds the keys to the biggest house in Indianapolis broadcasting.
Indy Jazz Fest headliner first came to town as Katrina evacuee
Pike High School alum Tarriona Ball will lead Tank and the Bangas during an Indy Jazz Fest performance in Garfield Park.
Patachou to add Zionsville location at former Lemon Bar site
Breakfast-and-lunch spot Patachou on Pine Street will occupy 1,600 square feet in a former garage next to Lions Park.
WTHR fills leadership roles in station’s news operation
Scott Hums will become director of content while Nicole Block moves into news director role at the NBC affiliate.
Mass Ave cocktail bar planned at former Libertine site
The husband-and-wife team of Dan and Anna Cage will add the bar, called Nowhere Special, to a portfolio that includes Broad Ripple restaurant Ambrosia, Fall Creek Place restaurant Bocca and Fountain Square speakeasy Commodore.
Fountain Fletcher is new name for boosting prominent neighborhoods
The brand, unveiled in August, was created by the Greater Virginia Avenue Corridor Economic Improvement District to market businesses in Fountain Square, Fletcher Place, North Square and Holy Rosary.
Q&A with Ellen K, a Purdue alum entering the Radio Hall of Fame
Since 2015, West Lafayette High School and Purdue University alum Ellen K has hosted the morning show at iHeart Radio’s KOST-FM, which bills itself as Los Angeles’ “feel good” station.
Josh Kaufman readies new songs for a cozy setting
Past winner of televised talent search ‘The Voice’ says he’s more comfortable pursuing art than entertainment.
‘The Whale’ and Louis Armstrong film highlight Heartland lineup
In October, the Heartland film festival will present movies starring Harry Styles, Olivia Colman, Frances McDormand and Brendan Fraser.
North High Brewing Co. opening taproom in Circle Centre Mall
The Ohio-based brewer plans to begin serving pizza and craft beer Thursday in part of the former Granite City Food & Brewery location in the downtown mall.
Elite piano and violin competitions aim to raise local awareness
Once every four years, the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and the American Pianists Association jazz contest share space on the city’s arts calendar, but many Indianapolis-area residents are unaware that the city hosts the events.
WISH-TV adds anchor, education reporter and Chuck Pagano to staff
Lena Pringle will join morning telecasts amid station moves that include former a Colts head coach providing weekly commentary.