WIBC-FM 93.1 announces new duo to host mid-morning show
On-air personalities Johnette Cruz and Brian Baker will host a yet-to-be-named show that debuts at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.
Arts & Entertainment
Nonprofit Aurora PhotoCenter ramps up residencies, fellowships
Aurora PhotoCenter doubled the size of its residency program from three to six sessions this year while adding the Fixed Focus Fellowship.
Jesse Eisenberg’s follow-up to ‘Real Pain’ highlights Heartland lineup
The 35th edition of the Indianapolis festival, scheduled Oct. 8-18, will showcase more than 100 independent films at six venues.
Kids Dance Outreach unveils details for 11,000-square-foot headquarters
KDO is in the final stage of a $5 million fundraising campaign for the new HQ at East 30th and North Talbott streets, plus its tuition-free programming.
IBJ Podcast: Pigasus Pictures takes big swing with $10M movie ‘Little Five,’ filmed in Bloomington
CEO Zachary Spicer discusses the inspiration for making a movie about the first Women’s Little 500, raising the money and bringing Anne Hathaway’s production company on board.
Film captures determination behind first Women’s Little 500
The race debuted in 1988, 16 years after Title IX legislation gave women’s sports a crucial boost by banning discrimination in any education program or activity that receives federal funds.
New Noblesville music festival spotlights skilled trades
Festival founder Josh Cecil describes TradeUp Fest, headlined by Larry Fleet, as a “Farm Aid for the skilled trades.”
For 25th Tonic Ball, fundraiser plans tributes to all previous honorees
Tonic Ball traditionally salutes four high-profile artists per year, but a retrospective approach is on deck for the event’s 25th edition.
Q&A: ‘Musical mayor’ Rob Dixon revisits Indianapolis jazz history
Rob Dixon will celebrate the release of his latest album, “Naptown Soul,” with a Sept. 26 performance as part of this year’s Indy Jazz Fest.
Opening ceremonies set for International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
The 12th International Violin Competition of Indianapolis will get underway with opening ceremonies on Sept. 17 at the Amphitheater at Newfields, competition officials announced Thursday.
Indianapolis Opera lands $1M gift to support general director role
The gift from Tom Reilly and Bonnie Reilly ranks as the first seven-figure donation in the Indianapolis Opera’s 53-year history.
IBJ Podcast: Developer Tag Birge unfolds philanthropic strategy for disadvantaged students, public art
Real estate investor Taggart “Tag” Birge, a winner of IBJ’s Philanthropist of the Year Award, discusses the deeply personal connections that inform how he and his wife support education and public art.
Flood damage postpones reopening of Indy Art Center’s sculpture park
Originally planned for Sept. 27, the celebration to mark $3.7 million in renovations at Indy Art Center’s Artspark is now scheduled for a later date.
Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys to attend opening weekend of Newfields exhibition
The husband-and-wife music stars plan to visit Indianapolis next month for the opening of “Giants,” an exhibition of contemporary art owned by the couple. Tickets for the events go on sale this afternoon.
Downtown Imax unveils plans for laser projection and sound upgrades
After “The Odyssey” wraps up a blockbuster run at the Imax in White River State Park, the theater will install a new laser projection system.
A&E Preview: More than 150 can’t-miss events
IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist lists his picks for the biggest arts and entertainment events through spring 2027.
A&E Preview: Rock band Wishy dials up collaboration for second album
Wishy will kick off a fall tour Oct. 3 with a new event billed as Wishy Fest at Fountain Square’s Atomic Bowl venue.
A&E Preview: Newfields plans a glow-up for 10th edition of Winterlights
For this year’s 10th edition of Winterlights, about 2.5 million lights will be seen at the Landscape of Light, Twinkling Trail, Kissing Arbor and other components of the holiday attraction.
Six Foot Blonde prepares to take flight with ‘Hummingbird’ album
Six Foot Blonde, a band that moved from Bloomington to Chicago, returns to Indiana to headline Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi Annex on Aug. 28.
Artspark renovations submerged by floods, but Indianapolis Art Center’s doors still open
Nearly $4 million in recent improvements at the center’s 9.5-acre Artspark were flooded, according to Indianapolis Art Center President and Executive Director Mark Williams.