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.
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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.
IBJ Podcast: The serious business of scaring patrons at Indy Scream Park
As a 10-year-old entrepreneur, Benjamin Nagengast sold pumpkins in Anderson. Now he employs 180 people every night to operate the Scream Park, which he says is like running a farm.
150 years later, a mother’s prairie diary inspires Indianapolis art exhibition
Janet Fry drew inspiration from her great-great-grandmother’s writings to create a multimedia art exhibition titled “The 1875 Diary Project.”
Brad Rateike: Discovering Broadway links Indiana to global stage
While I might inarticulately call it a ‘Broadway incubator,’ the organization’s mission is so much more.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Seasons 2 through 31 of the Ross’ beloved show, “The Joy of Painting,” were filmed and produced at WIPB-TV studios in Muncie, Indiana.
New film recounts Holocaust survivor’s critical reliance on music
The documentary, “Sweet Lorraine in Auschwitz,” will premiere at this year’s Heartland International Film Festival with a first screening Oct. 12 at Newfields.
Author Sarah Layden views this month’s Proof festival as literary entry point
Following its single-day debut in 2024, Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest is expanding to two days of author readings, panel discussions and workshops.
Concertgoer’s lawsuit says deputy at Ruoff tased him while he suffered medical emergency
In his lawsuit, the concertgoer claims that the tasing at a Phish concert caused several injuries, including damage to his cochlear implant.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton grabs spotlight in new season of Netflix series ‘Starting 5’
The rollercoaster ride of Tyrese Haliburton’s 2024-25 season dominates the preview of Netflix’s “Starting 5,” the second season of which debuts later this month.
Art gallery closing at Conrad Indianapolis after 13 years
In 2015 and 2016, Long-Sharp Gallery was listed as one of the world’s top 500 art galleries by Modern Painters magazine.
While Broad Ripple awaits new sculpture, two others are in disrepair
The planned installation of a 30-foot-tall sculpture in Broad Ripple is bringing attention to neglected pieces of public art in the neighborhood.
Indiana nonprofit to facilitate development of ‘A Beautiful Mind’ musical
Discovering Broadway will host workshop sessions for adapting the story of mathematician and Nobel Prize winner John Nash, featured in the 2001 Oscar-winning film.
Heartland film fest documentary looks back at Indiana’s inventive dog-show journalist
New documentary “Sincerely, Ric” shares the rags-to-riches-and-back-again story of Montpelier native Ric Routledge, founder of the Canine Chronicle newspaper and “Canine Chronicle Video Magazine.”
Summer Stock Stage to celebrate ‘Battle’ actress who attended North Central
Chase Infiniti, a North Central High School graduate, portrays the daughter of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in “One Battle After Another.”
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Ticketmaster controls 80% or more of major U.S. concert venues’ primary ticketing, according to the FTC.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra season to begin with ‘Dolly Parton’s Threads’
The Indianapolis shows, Sept. 19-20, were among the first 11 announced for the concert that features orchestral arrangements of hit songs.
Films starring Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney highlight Heartland lineup
More than 100 feature films make up the Heartland lineup, including 19 world or United States premieres and nine designated as Indiana Spotlight films.
Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks
Publicly traded RCI Hospitality owns and operates more than 60 clubs and sports bars and restaurants across the country, including PT’s Showclub Indianapolis, at 7916 Pendleton Pike.
Water-themed sculpture brings art to new Elanco campus
“Water in Dripping, River” is a stainless steel artwork in Zheng Lu’s signature format that depicts splashes of water captured in midair.