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Westfield chooses Indianapolis artist for Underground Railroad sculpture

June 11, 2026

The sculpture, called Hold the Stars, will be installed at The Grand on Main development at the southeast corner of State Road 32 and Poplar Boulevard.

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Trace Adkins, Josiah Queen added to Indiana State Fair concert lineup

June 10, 2026

Dave Lindquist

Additions to the fair concert lineup include the “Happy Together” tour of throwback hitmakers and an appearance by Grand Funk Railroad.

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IBJ Podcast: Indy Pride chair talks festival changes, political backdrop and financial challenges

June 8, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Alex Richardson discusses Indy Pride’s revamped festival footprint, a $210,000 budget shortfall in 2024 tied in part to reduced corporate sponsorship, and Gov. Mike Braun’s proclamation of June as “Nuclear Family Month.”

Work begins on Butler entertainment venue tailored to students

June 4, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom is being built adjacent to Clowes Memorial Hall and the Schrott Center for the Arts.

Indianapolis-based art collector is selling Western works through Christie’s

June 4, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Betsey Harvey, 88, is offering more than 50 items of Western art for sale in an online auction that runs through June 25.

Beach Boys, Busta Rhymes concerts planned for Indiana State Fair

June 3, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The Beach Boys will open this year’s Indiana State Fair, and gospel vocalist Tasha Cobbs Leonard is the closing-night headliner.

Concert venues lean into premium experiences for attendees

May 29, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Offering a package of comfort and convenience at an elevated price is increasingly key to a profitable operation for music venues.

Newfields previews contemporary art revival, unveils strategic plan at annual meeting

May 28, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Newfields is exploring the construction of a new wing at the art museum and a free-standing conservatory as part of the strategic plan.

Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts unveils 70 shows for 2026-27 season

May 19, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Five-time Grammy Award winner Mavis Staples, two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and “The Traitors” host Alan Cumming will perform.

Actor Brendan Fraser to wave green flag at Indianapolis 500

May 15, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Academy Award winner Fraser will serve as honorary starter for the May 24 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Colts’ schedule includes London trip and night games on Thursday and Sunday

May 14, 2026 | Associated Press

The Indianapolis Colt revealed their schedule Thursday night with help from the Simpsons.

Fowling, a sport born at Indy 500, now does business in seven cities

May 8, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Fowling, a sort of cross between bowling and football, was born 25 years ago this month in a grassy parking lot northwest of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Comedian Jimmy Pardo salutes Bob Kevoian in advance of Indianapolis show

May 7, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Pardo, a long-running favorite guest on radio’s “Bob & Tom Show,” talks to IBJ about the local radio icon, his long-running podcast and how he’s changed his views on working on the road.

James Johnson to exit CEO role at Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

May 5, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

James Johnson previously served as CEO of the Omaha Symphony in Nebraska and as CEO of the New York Pops in New York City.

Indy 500 organizers put Legends Day country concert on pause for 2026

May 1, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The Legends Day concert debuted in 2014 in the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Jason Aldean performed.

Blake Shelton talks good times in Indy amid plans for Ole Red music bar downtown

April 30, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

IBJ spent a few minutes with the country star and Colin Reed, executive chairman for Ryman Hospitality Properties, to discuss their recent bar and restaurant announcement and what in Indianapolis caught the company’s eye.

Ole Red restaurant, entertainment venue planned for Meridian Street

April 29, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The project is a partnership between property owner Boxcar Development LLC — a firm controlled by the Herb Simon family — and Nashville-based Opry Entertainment Group.

Local artist sought to paint 2nd mural at Indiana Fever facility

April 27, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

A 210-square-foot mural is planned for the players’ parking garage at the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center.

Renovated museum building is ready to buzz with activity in Garfield Park

April 24, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The opening of the main building of the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis is merely days away after more than seven years of planning.

Rev fundraiser to feature Taylor Hall singing at IMS for the first time

April 23, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The event will spotlight a celebrity chef and more than 90 local restaurants, but the night also features bands, DJs and visual artists.

‘Bob & Tom Show’ co-founder Bob Kevoian dies at 75

April 17, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Kevoian became a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2015 for his work on the comedy-themed morning show.

Indiana author’s Lewis & Clark book explores varied perspectives

April 16, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Bloomington-based author Craig Fehrman introduces a wealth of characters in his new book “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark.”

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Orr Fellowship sees success in Evansville expansion

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Grand Park Sports Campus adds NFL flag football youth event

Mickey Shuey

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