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Mike Epps predicts champions will emerge from his boxing gym

February 16, 2026

In addition to buying a cluster of homes in the Kennedy-King neighborhood, actor-comedian Epps purchased a former auto body and paint shop to house his his boxing gym.

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Q&A: John Payne gives stages to the stars from years ago and perhaps the stars of tomorrow

January 23, 2026

Dave Lindquist

Payne’s company, Mad Hatter Shows, puts artists such as John Schneider and Jimmie “JJ” Walker in front of audiences who remember the actors’ heydays in “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Good Times,” respectively.

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Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels concert giant a monopolist

April 9, 2026 | Associated Press

In his closing, attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that Live Nation’s control of 86% of the market for concerts and 73% of the overall market when sports are included showed it had monopoly power.

Site-control volunteers give Indianapolis an edge when hosting big sports events

March 27, 2026 | Tom Murphy / Special to IBJ

Fans may not notice the work of the 20 people involved, but the NCAA does. It has asked other cities hosting games to try a similar approach.

Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial

March 17, 2026 | Associated Press

The Justice Department reached a settlement with Live Nation last week to open up some ticketing and promotional markets to more competition, but 30 states are still pursuing the case.

Simon family plans to combine S. Meridian St. buildings into single venue

March 17, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The proposed redevelopment will mean the permanent closure of Bad Axe Throwing, which opened in 2017. The combined building is expected to feature a restaurant, bar and live music venue.

Live Nation employee mocks customers as ‘so stupid’ in internal messages released in court case

March 12, 2026 | Associated Press

Live Nation wants the exhibits disqualified from the trial, saying the messages reflect “off-the-cuff banter, not policy” between two personal friends who do not work together.

Trial that could lead to breakup of Ticketmaster parent gets underway

March 4, 2026 | Associated Press

Judge Arun Subramanian has told jurors that evidence will be presented over the next six weeks before they’ll be left to decide whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster broke antitrust laws.

Small music venues want audiences to be aware of financial struggles

February 20, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Owners of independent music venues are pulling back the curtain to speak candidly about their financial struggles, a move that gives audiences a chance to support small stages before it’s too late.

Hoye to retire after 22 years leading Indiana State Fair Commission

October 23, 2025 | IBJ Staff

The Indiana State Fair Commission is conducting a search and accepting applications for Hoye’s successor. The commission said Hoye will help during the transition.

Shelbyville to add concert amphitheater as cultural amenity

October 15, 2025 |

Dave Lindquist

City leaders in Shelbyville say the planned $14 million amphitheater is expected to boost economic development.

Restored dance floor highlights $3.5M Indiana Roof Ballroom revamp

August 14, 2025 |

Dave Lindquist

Brightening is a main theme of the Indiana Roof Ballroom’s latest renovation, which includes new lighting, carpet and chandeliers.

La Flaca music venue to open in International Marketplace district

June 19, 2025 |

Dave Lindquist

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.

Country singer Clayton Anderson says his Indianapolis bars will be lively

May 16, 2025 |

Dave Lindquist

After living in Nashville, Tennessee, for more than a decade, Anderson said he’s seen “Music City” thrive because of popular bars in Nashville’s Lower Broadway entertainment district. Now he wants to try to do the same thing in Indianapolis.

Dinner theater planned as new attraction at Murat Shrine Center

February 11, 2025 |

Dave Lindquist

The Downtown Dinner Theatre will occupy the Arabian Room in the northern part of the 115-year-old building that also houses the Murat Theatre and Egyptian Room.

IBJ Podcast: Dave Lindquist previews can’t-miss entertainment in 2025

January 6, 2025

IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener sat down with IBJ’s arts and entertainment reporter Dave Lindquist to find out what’s on the docket this year in entertainment.

IBJ Podcast: Why size matters when it comes to Indy concert venues

November 25, 2024

IBJ arts and entertainment reporter Dave Lindquist talks with MOKB Presents partners Josh Baker and Dan Kemer about the venue — their third — they plan to open in the Murphy Arts Building and why musicians and their management care about venues of different sizes.

Indy CD & Vinyl to take over former Landsharks location

November 21, 2024 |

Dave Lindquist

An expansion of Broad Ripple record store will focus on a new performance stage and a place where area residents can gather.

Indoor concert venue planned to succeed Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi Annex

November 18, 2024 |

Dave Lindquist

Concert company MOKB Presents announced plans Monday to open a 1,200-capacity venue in early 2026 at the former site of Well Done Marketing in the Murphy Arts Building.

Billy Joel and Sting to share bill at Lucas Oil Stadium

September 26, 2024 |

Dave Lindquist

Tickets for the Billy Joel and Sting concert at Lucas Oil Stadium go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. Oct. 4.

Allied Solutions signs naming rights deal for Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts

September 25, 2024 | Daniel Bradley

The seven-year sponsorship deal renames the not-for-profit arts organization and its three-venue campus the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

Former comedy club site is newest music venue in Broad Ripple

September 5, 2024 |

Dave Lindquist

The Turntable venue, which has a seated capacity of 150 and a standing capacity of 400, will present Bob Schneider and Kate Nash in October.

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