DVDs and CDs are becoming cool again, thanks mostly to Gen Z
Pop stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga are leaning in, releasing their albums on CD and even rolling out special editions.
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Indiana film critics select Chase Infiniti as 2025’s breakout performer
The Indiana Film Journalists Association, which promotes the art of film criticism in the Hoosier state and supports Indiana’s film industry, released its year-end poll on Monday.
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ISO musicians gain pay increase in new 3-year labor contract
According to a spokesperson for the musicians, incremental pay increases will add up to a 9.6% raise across three years.
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60 years later, Walker remains holiday stage for Rodney Stepp
The lineup for “A Holiday Soul Revue” includes Staci McCrackin, Men in the Fire, 4Cast and the IU Soul Revue.
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Film based on kidnapper Tony Kiritsis set for January release
The latest retelling of 1977’s kidnapping of mortgage broker Richard Hall in Indianapolis is scheduled to arrive in theaters in January.
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Brad Rateike: Movies play key role in a feel-good Christmas
I hope we can all agree on one important point: “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.
Hendricks unveils new name for Circle Centre ahead of $600M overhaul
The planned $600 million redevelopment of Circle Centre Mall has been rebranded by its Wisconsin-based developer in honor of the city’s history as an interurban hotspot.
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, strikes licensing deal
Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos, drawing from a library of more than 200 animated and creature characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars, according to Disney.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72B
The acquisition would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof and alter the entertainment industry landscape.
With new ‘CAMI’ name, Garfield Park art campus looks to solidify future
In the interest of brand clarity and long-range planning, an arts-focused campus in the Garfield Park neighborhood is adopting a new name before opening a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose building in 2026.
Chicken N Pickle calls off plans for Fishers location
The chain announced plans in 2023 to open an indoor/outdoor entertainment complex with a restaurant, sports bar and pickleball courts in Fishers District.
‘Amazing Indiana Music Stories’ captured in longform video series
The Indiana Music History Project is rolling out an online collection of 50 video interviews with prominent Hoosiers.
Major music labels strike deals with new AI streaming service
The world’s largest music companies have licensed their works to a music startup called Klay, which is building a streaming service that will allow users to remake songs using artificial intelligence tools.
Newfields to replace parking lot with $10M flower and vegetable garden
Newfields plans to add a flexible-use pavilion, elevated viewing area, grotto and reflecting pools for the attraction, which is expected to open in fall 2026.
Jazz-R&B duo from New York to play historic Ivy Tech venue
Acute Inflections, a New York-based jazz-R&B duo, will perform at an Indianapolis venue with a musical history that includes Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton.
Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
The three paintings, all painted in Indiana, were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
IBJ Podcast: Percussionists beat path to Indy to celebrate their craft
Indianapolis will have rhythm to spare this week with more than 7,000 musicians participating in the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. In the latest edition of the IBJ Podcast, organizer Joshua Simonds discusses the record-breaking event, which will include drummers who play in the touring bands of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Nightmare on Edgewood to close after nearly 5 decades of scares
Longtime owner Kevin Cook said the decision to close the haunted house was a tough one, but ultimately, costs simply ran too high.
Upgraded outdoor concert stage planned at Indiana State Fairgrounds
A $4 million project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds includes a new concert stage and a makeover for Celebration Park.
Emagine theaters acquired by Belgium-based cinema chain
U.S. movie theater chain Emagine Entertainment, which operates a luxury multiplex at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville, has agreed to be acquired by Belgium-based cinema chain Kinepolis
Art gallery is new independent venture for GangGang co-founder
Faye Gallery will feature the Ball State University alum Malina Simone Bacon in the roles of curator, manager, dealer and artist.
Famed guitars, cultural artifacts of Jim Irsay Collection to be auctioned
New York-based auction house Christie’s announced the plan to sell items collected by late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Irsay said he once turned down an offer of $1.15 billion to sell the collection.
IRT play ‘Marie and Rosetta’ explores collaborative spark
The play about the singing collaboration of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight depicts the duo’s first rehearsal in advance of a tour.
At creative economy conferences, data is the rock star
Speakers emphasized the importance of data in efforts to convince policymakers and/or funders to steer money toward organizations and venues.