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Indiana State Fair overcomes heat, sees slight attendance increase

August 26, 2025 | IBJ Staff

This year’s attendance figure was the largest since 2019, when the fair ran 17 days instead of 15.

A&E Preview: 130+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season

August 22, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist has chosen more than 130 must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season.

A&E Preview: Artist hopes ‘Gavin’ structure anchors ‘a resurgence in Broad Ripple’s creative spirit’

August 21, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The initiative to elevate the arts in Broad Ripple is the brainchild of Taggart Birge, founder of the Birge Family Foundation.

Chreece performers strengthen bonds before annual hip-hop festival

August 21, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The eighth edition of the Chreece hip-hop festival is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday at seven venues in Fountain Square.

WWE sets Indianapolis return for its first-ever ‘Wrestlepalooza’

August 20, 2025 | IBJ Staff and Mickey Shuey

The WWE is kicking off its streaming partnership with ESPN a few months ahead of schedule—and live from Indianapolis.

National Independent Venue Association to discuss concert policy in Indianapolis

August 19, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The Live Policy Summit is scheduled Oct. 15-16, when music industry leaders will discuss topics such as event ticketing and sound ordinances.

IBJ Podcast: She kept her job but hit the road, lived in a school bus and reclaimed her calling

August 18, 2025 | Mason King

Karmen Johnson explains how she kept her job with an Indy-based credit union while exploring the country—and then added a career in art after a near-fatal accident brought it all into focus.

Indiana State Fair to follow ‘Vinyl Revival’ with movie-themed art exhibit in 2026

August 15, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

“Rewind” will feature hand-painted movie imagery that promoted VHS tapes and DVDs in stores from the 1980s into the early 2000s.

Taylor Swift’s economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

August 14, 2025 | Associated Press

Numerous corporations, from United Airlines to Olive Garden, began posting orange hued memes on their own social media accounts soon after the new album was announced.

Ms. Rachel grew up on Mister Rogers. Now she’s carrying on his legacy.

August 12, 2025 | The Washington Post

Rachel Accurso has become the most prominent early-learning advocate in the YouTube age, and she leans on the legacy of Fred Rogers when she is accused of using her platform to make political statements.

Country music bar Duke’s Indy to close later this year: ‘Better to end things on our terms’

August 12, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Duke’s Indy opened in March 2018 and became a destination for musicians who play traditional country music and related styles.

Cunningham Restaurant Group to bring fine dining to Butter art fair

August 8, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The parent company of Vida, Livery and other dining concepts will serve five-course meals during two nights of Butter.

Johnny Socko album gets new life thanks to rescued recordings

July 25, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Thanks to a rescue effort by Indianapolis-based audio engineer Ryan Adkins and tape restoration by famed producer Steve Albini, a 30th-anniversary edition of Johnny Socko album “Oh, I Do Hope it’s Roast Beef!” is scheduled for release Aug. 1.

At century mark, Footlite venue seeks support for repairs

July 24, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

All proceeds from a centennial gala, with tickets priced $65 to $125, will support preservation efforts of the Hedback Community Theater.

Fever to wear ‘Stranger Things’-themed jerseys ahead of Netflix show’s final season

July 23, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

Ahead of the November debut of the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” the team will don black jerseys inspired by the hit Netflix show for seven games.