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Rock band Brazil to make Post festival debut after reclaiming 20-year-old album

July 23, 2026

Muncie-based rock band Brazil made 2006’s “The Philosophy of Velocity” for Immortal Records, a label popularized by Korn and Incubus.

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Newfields to host art from collection of music stars Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

July 22, 2026

Dave Lindquist

Married since 2010, the couple built a collection of approximately 1,000 works by living Black artists and late icons such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Gordon Parks. About 100 pieces are displayed when “Giants” is exhibited.

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Hi-Fi fleshes out plans for three-venue complex in Fountain Square with work starting in August

July 18, 2026 |

Mason King

Construction is slated to begin next month on a $5 million expansion of the music venues in Fountain Square’s Murphy Arts Center, spurred by a $1 million grant for the project announced earlier this week.

Photographer’s book explores what was lost when IUPUI expanded

July 16, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Zola Lamothe will discuss her book during this weekend’s Cultural Art Pavilion lineup as part of Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration.

Athenaeum unveils plans for $8M restoration project to historic theater

July 13, 2026 |

Susan Orr

The renovation to the city’s oldest theater is expected to take place in four phases over the next several years.

Teenagers Jack Ziesemer and DJ BK build momentum in fledgling music careers by following their passions

July 3, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Their origin stories have little in common, but 18-year-old Karazim and 17-year-old Ziesemer are emerging forces in the Indianapolis music community.

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

June 29, 2026 | Associated Press

Comcast expects to keep a stake of up to 19.9% ownership position in NBCUniversal for up to one year after the spinoff is complete.

The Beatles spent a memorable 36 hours in Indianapolis in 1964

June 25, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

On Global Beatles Day, a look back at the Fab Four’s historic visit to the Indiana State Fair in September 1964.

After 17 years, Beatles holiday founded in Indianapolis receives official nod from the band

June 24, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

For the first time, the Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. are officially joining the Global Beatles Day celebration on June 25.

Jimmy Stewart film biography to open Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis

June 22, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

“Jimmy” will be shown Oct. 8 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, serving as the opening night attraction for the 35th annual Heartland festival.

Summer solstice art show connects with natural world

June 18, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

“Coordinates of Belonging” group art show set in garden, cottage and barn spaces celebrates summer’s arrival.

Bret Michaels, tribute to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ join fair lineup

June 17, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

New additions to the concert lineup include Indiana native Clayton Anderson and a double bill of Sammy Kershaw and Craig Morgan.

Westfield chooses Indianapolis artist for Underground Railroad sculpture

June 11, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

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.

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.

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.

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