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Police in Indianapolis say people searching for a dog found a shallow grave with human remains. The discovery was made early Wednesday morning in a wooded area in the 2800 block of North Gladstone Avenue on the city's east side. A police specialist was expected to investigate the site and work to identify the remains; a man who found the grave says the body appeared to be that of an older man, based on the clothing.

IndyGo’s Green Line Downtown/Airport express-service route will come to an end Sunday, officials announced Wednesday. IndyGo said a federal grant that funded the service has been exhausted. It recommended riders use Route 8, a 45-minute trip that follows Washington Street from downtown to the Indianapolis International Airport.

Police say a standoff in Lawrence ended Wednesday morning after a man took his own life. The man had been holed up for several hours inside a home on Leone Drive following a reported shooting that sent two people to the hospital. Police characterized the incident as a domestic-related aggravated assault that began in the 3700 block of North Sadlier Drive in Indianapolis. Authorities said a man was shot in the chest and a woman suffered serious injuries to her face in the assault. A witness followed the shooting suspect to Lawrence, where the suspect shot himself after police surrounded the house.

Before heading to Broadway to star in the upcoming musical version of “Rebecca,” Karen Mason, from the original cast of “Mamma Mia!”, stops for a weekend at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club Aug. 24-25. Details here.

Diamond Rio Performs Aug. 24-25 at Conner Prairie Amphitheatre. Details here. 

Gipsy Kings perform at the Palladium Aug. 23. Details here. 

The Indianapolis Museum of Art screens “Pulp Fiction” Aug. 24. Details here. 

Aug. 25

Lawn at White River State Park

Bob Dylan has a lot of music to choose from when he hits the road. And he’s not one to play the same set every concert. So what’s he been playing lately? Early stops on the summer tour have included “Simple Twist of Fate,” “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Tangled Up in Blue,” and “Girl from the North Country.” And he’s been consistently opening with “Leopard Skin Pill-Box Hat.” Details here. 

Aug. 29

Indianapolis Art Center

IBJ’s Mickey Maurer hosts a discussion with retired media pros Dick Cady, Barbara Boyd, Mike Ahern and Bob Gregory about beyond-the-scenes life in the newsroom. The event benefits Indy Creative Aging. Details here. 

Aug. 24

Lawn at White River State Park

Don’t recognize the name of this band? How about if I break it down into its component parts? There’s Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, and Boz Scaggs of the album that everyone I know from my generation got as one of their 10-for-a-penny record and tape club starter packs. With these three as front men, expect strong—if lesser known—players to round out the band. Details here.