Ruoff Music Center discontinues season passes for lawn seating
Ending the “Lawnie Pass” promotion is one of several changes coming to the venue in its 2025 concert season.
Dave Lindquist
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Circle Centre restaurant Nada to close
Nada opened in 2016, taking over 8,500 square feet previously occupied by Circle Centre Mall anchor tenant Nordstrom.
Nap or Nothing streetwear shop moves from Mass Ave to Fountain Square
The Nap or Nothing brand associated with T-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants was founded a decade ago by Indianapolis hip-hop artist Maxie.
Lawsuits tell story behind WonderRoad music festival’s ‘pause’
The principals behind Cleveland-based Elevation Festivals LLC, which organized and financed the festival here and similar events in other cities, are now split into two camps that are suing each other.
‘Pete the Planner Show’ joins new IBJ Media Podcast Network
The IBJ Media Podcast Network is made up of eight shows focusing on topics such as business, law and entrepreneurship.
Indianapolis musicians to perform at Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match
The Indianapolis-based organization that served as creative director for 2024’s NBA All-Star Tip-Off celebration is lining up live music and art experiences for the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match.
Introducing talent remains the mission at 37th ‘Meet the Artists’ exhibition
Overall, 24 visual artists make up the roster for this year’s “Meet the Artists” exhibition at Central Library, which runs through March.
Organizers eye 2026 return for I Made Rock ’n’ Roll festival
Organized by cultural development firm GangGang, the first I Made Rock ’n’ Roll festival featured Janelle Monáe as its headlining artist.
World Food Championships event plans encore in Indianapolis
The World Food Championships will make good on a pledge to return to Indianapolis following the event’s first visit to the city in 2024.
Indianapolis-based sweets company shutting down, closing north-side store
Newfangled Confections, which acquired another beloved Indianapolis brand in 2020, is closing operations in late spring, founder Carrie Abbott shared on social media Tuesday.
Rock the Ruins organizers plan weekend of concerts in Broad Ripple Park
Concert company Forty5, which operates the Vogue music venue, will partner with Indy Parks to launch the two-night Broad Ripple Park Concert Series.
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert unveils DJ-producer Illenium as headliner
The infield party on May 25 will showcase Illenium and four other acts before and during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, track officials announced Tuesday.
Dinner theater planned as new attraction at Murat Shrine Center
The Downtown Dinner Theatre will occupy the Arabian Room in the northern part of the 115-year-old building that also houses the Murat Theatre and Egyptian Room.
WonderRoad organizers on opposite sides of lawsuits; no music on horizon
Elevation Festivals LLC produced WonderRoad in Indianapolis, WonderStruck in Cleveland, WonderBus in Columbus and WonderWorks in Pittsburgh.
Herbert Simon retires from role on Simon Property Group board
Herbert Simon, 90, partnered with his brother, Melvin Simon, in 1960 to launch real estate company Melvin Simon & Associates.
Hits of the ’60s remain in heavy rotation for 45 RPM band
The group, founded in 2014, performs songs associated with British Invasion bands such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Hollies.
Burrito chain specializing in fusion flavors to make Indianapolis debut
The menu at Bubbakoo’s Burritos features a “Papi Hibachi” steak-and-shrimp burrito and a Nashville hot crispy chicken burrito.
Del Taco unveils plans to open 10 restaurants in Indiana
The Del Taco chain, founded in 1964, is made up of 600 restaurants in 17 states. A new franchise group looks to add several restaurants in the Indianapolis suburbs and other southern and central Indiana cities.
Simon reports eight-year high in shopping mall occupancy rates
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc., the largest owner of malls in the United States, said it signed a record number of leases in 2024.
Windsor Jewelry store revived by new ownership
The demise of Windsor Jewelry in downtown Indianapolis was short-lived, thanks to two attorneys who purchased the 106-year-old downtown business.