Owners of Brownsburg bar to open Mass Ave restaurant in former Nine Irish Brothers spot
Nine Irish Brothers closed last December after a decade of business at Millikan on Mass.
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Gen Con eyes big year despite tariff effects on event’s retailers
Gen Con is once again a sold-out event with more than 70,000 attendees expected for a four-day run that begins Thursday and ends Sunday. And all vendor spots are occupied.
Johnny Socko album gets new life thanks to rescued recordings
Thanks to a rescue effort by Indianapolis-based audio engineer Ryan Adkins and tape restoration by famed producer Steve Albini, a 30th-anniversary edition of Johnny Socko album “Oh, I Do Hope it’s Roast Beef!” is scheduled for release Aug. 1.
At century mark, Footlite venue seeks support for repairs
All proceeds from a centennial gala, with tickets priced $65 to $125, will support preservation efforts of the Hedback Community Theater.
Event for NASCAR fans offers hip-hop sounds, free Brickyard 400 tickets
DJ Envy, co-host of nationally syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club,” will provide a soundtrack for “23XI Intersect.”
Sculpture standing 30 feet tall planned in Broad Ripple
Installation at the northwest corner of Westfield Boulevard and College Avenue is expected to happen by the end of 2025.
Post music festival unites adventurous bands, fans in Fountain Square
The annual Post music festival is a rare homegrown success in Indianapolis, but most people who care about the event don’t live here.
Caitlin Clark and fellow Fever highlight ‘Good Morning America’ telecast
Four Fever players—Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Sydney Colson—chatted with Robin Roberts during the telecast.
Country singer Alex Williams mines the roots of metal anthems
The latest from Alex Williams is a covers album of 1980s hits popularized by Poison, Ratt, Motley Crue and other bands.
Performances, watch parties and public art among highlights of WNBA All-Star events
Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star Weekend July 18-19, and dozens of events have been announced to celebrate the occasion.
Indianapolis liquor stores lose permits after accusations of forged documents
Dave’s Fine Wine and Spirits stores at 5561 N. Illinois St. and 5203 E. 38th St. have been closed since the the Indiana ATC ruling.
From Marvin Gaye to Britney Spears, Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Cover bands will take over four Fountain Square stages as part of the annual fundraiser that benefits hunger-relief nonprofit Second Helpings.
WNBA and local host committee plan two days of hoops paradise
Indianapolis will host the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time, marking an upswing in fortunes for the hometown Indiana Fever since the additions of top draft picks Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark.
Retro setting helps Mike Epps maintain his hometown ties
Comedian/actor Mike Epps has made a 2,100-square-foot house in the Kennedy-King neighborhood a singular work of art.
Murals designed to ‘give flowers’ to WNBA players among special All-Star Weekend art
“Victory” murals are among the roster of arts and culture showcases organized by The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee and Indy Arts Council.
Dream Palace bookstore and coffee shop to close
Dream Palace Books & Coffee opened in October 2023 in a space where The Thirsty Scholar served customers from 2013 to 2018.
News team that provides content to Indiana public broadcasters to be dismantled
Indiana Public Broadcasting News is in peril after the Indiana Legislature removed millions of dollars earmarked to support public stations.
WNBA All-Star, Indiana Black Expo organizers view big weekend as chance to team up
Organizers of both organizations are trying to make sure one doesn’t overshadow the other.
Public art takes shape at Cory Constantine’s 900 North Studios
Constantine, 34, oversees a staff of 11 full-time employees and three part-timers at 900 North Studios, which occupies 12,000 square feet in a building near the intersection of East Washington Street and South Keystone Avenue.
Looking to future, Indy Arts Council seeks boost in private funding
Nearly 3,000 participants were surveyed for a new five-year strategic plan published by the Indy Arts Council.