Murals designed to ‘give flowers’ to WNBA players among special All-Star Weekend art
“Victory” murals are among the roster of arts and culture showcases organized by The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee and Indy Arts Council.
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Restaurants, bars say they’re getting squeezed by rising music licensing costs
Businesses say the rising licensing costs have become overwhelming, and some question whether it’s even worth playing music at all.
Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
IBJ Podcast: ‘Am I crazy for doing this?’ asks attorney turned bookstore owner
Tiffany Phillips discusses how she got Wild Geese Bookshop off the ground, developed a national reputation and fights fears that championing the printed word in retail “doesn’t make any sense.”
WNBA All-Star, Indiana Black Expo organizers view big weekend as chance to team up
Organizers of both organizations are trying to make sure one doesn’t overshadow the other.
Public art takes shape at Cory Constantine’s 900 North Studios
Constantine, 34, oversees a staff of 11 full-time employees and three part-timers at 900 North Studios, which occupies 12,000 square feet in a building near the intersection of East Washington Street and South Keystone Avenue.
Looking to future, Indy Arts Council seeks boost in private funding
Nearly 3,000 participants were surveyed for a new five-year strategic plan published by the Indy Arts Council.
Hotel and concert hall project across from Fieldhouse scores up to $33M in state funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.-approved funding exceeds initial requests for the project, which would include a Shinola Hotel and a venue to be managed by Live Nation.
Butler launches sports, entertainment institute focused on local events
A new Butler University program announced Wednesday is expected to create opportunities for the school’s business and communication students to gain hands-on experience working in central Indiana’s burgeoning entertainment industry.
Music and comedy lineup unveiled for WNBA’s Fever Fest
Rapper-singer The Kid Laroi and sitcom star Cedric the Entertainer lead the lineup for the WNBA All-Star Weekend event, produced in conjunction with Hartbeat, a company founded by comedian, actor and entrepreneur Kevin Hart.
La Flaca music venue to open in International Marketplace district
La Flaca at the Square, an 1,800-capacity music venue, will launch this summer in a retail strip southeast of the former Lafayette Square Mall.
Beatles tribute band, Christian contemporary artist join Indiana State Fair concert lineup
The Indiana State Fair added six shows to its Hoosier Lottery Free Stage lineup Wednesday, including a tribute to the Fab Four’s 1964 performance in Indianapolis.
Joey Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute
In 2024, the Westfield resident was not invited to the annual Fourth of July competition after signing a deal with the plant-based meat company Impossible Foods.
2025 Corporate 100: Sweetwater’s focus on the details builds high-value relationships
IBJ talked with CEO Mike Clem about Sweetwater’s huge Fort Wayne campus, which includes the nation’s largest music store, a performance pavilion, recording studios, professional service center, theater, café, salon and more.
New book highlights cultural impact of Madam Walker’s ‘joy goddess’ daughter
As an heiress and accomplished marketer of Madam C.J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower, A’Lelia Walker hosted rising stars of Black culture. Poet Langston Hughes deemed her a “joy goddess.”
Here’s when tickets for the WNBA All-Star fan festival go on sale
The two-day WNBA Live event at the Indiana Convention Center will feature player meet-and-greets and panel discussions.
Folk-rock band America, Max McNown added to Indiana State Fair concert lineup
Four new acts have been added to the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series for the 2025 Indiana State Fair.
Westfield City Council OKs plan for town houses, entertainment at West Fork District
Plans call for the entertainment area to have duckpin bowling, laser tag, an arcade, a ropes course and mini-golf.
Bill Murray, Babyface concerts planned for Indiana State Fair
The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series includes performances by Three Dog Night and Melissa Etheridge as well as a Disney-themed dance party.
Indiana Music History Project to open new lounge at Flanner Buchanan building
The nonprofit focused on preserving the legacies of Indiana musicians, already operates a public gallery in the building.