Photos: Taylor Swift performs on first night of Eras Tour stop in Indianapolis
The show, which ran 3-1/2 hours, included nearly 50 songs from Swift’s discography and featured up-and-coming artist Gracie Abrams as the opener.
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Taylor Swift and fans celebrate past, present during Indianapolis show
Swift opened her three-night stand in Indy on Friday with a whopping 69,000 people in the house who registered up to 114 decibels of adoration during part of the concert.
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Ron Sexton recordings showcase the best of ‘Donnie Baker’ and more
The new two-CD set serves as a posthumous celebration of ‘Bob & Tom Show’ comedian Ron Sexton, who died in July 2023 at age 52.
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Traffic plans, pop-up performances unveiled for Taylor Swift weekend
Construction and congestion are expected to be challenges for motorists as nearly 200,000 people gather downtown over a three-day period.
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Two Indianapolis writers made the most of Taylor Swift’s ubiquitous appeal
Samantha Fain and Téa Franco served as co-editors for 2022 book “Kiss Your Darlings: A Taylor Swift Anthology.”
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More than 10,500 actors, musicians, authors protest tech’s AI data grab
The letter released Tuesday was signed by actors including Kevin Bacon and Melissa Joan Hart; comedians Kate McKinnon and Rosie O’Donnell; authors including Ann Patchett and Emily St. John Mandel; songwriter Billy Bragg and ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus; and a slew of award-winning composers.
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IBJ Podcast replay: The story behind booking Taylor Swift’s tour as Indy prepares for ‘phenomenon’
In this encore presentation of the IBJ Podcast: Eric Neuburger, the director of Lucas Oil Stadium, discusses the advance work required to prepare for the shows and the staff of more than 2,000 people required to stage and host each concert.
Resurrected ’80s music gear gives filmmaker a view of her late inventor father
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City’s first Black equity theater looks to cement legacy in 2nd season
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New literary festival Proof is one for the books
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Calendar fills up with events inspired by Taylor Swift’s visit
Sites ranging from the Children’s Museum to Victory Field are hosting Swift-themed parties not officially affiliated with the singer.
CIB, bond bank commit to increased support for Indy Arts Council
In 2024, Indy Arts Council distributed grants to 91 arts and culture not-for-profit organizations in Indianapolis.
Leading Indiana Wind Symphony is new adventure for Purdue bands chair
The Indiana Wind Symphony’s new music director isn’t planning a solemn future for the Carmel-based ensemble made up of 80 musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
IU to honor John Mellencamp with statue on Bloomington campus
Seymour native John Mellencamp co-founded Farm Aid and he became a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Billy Joel and Sting to share bill at Lucas Oil Stadium
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
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.
Julie Goodman to exit CEO position at Indy Arts Council
Julie Goodman eventually will take a new role as chief advancement officer with entertainment venue the Cabaret.
Micro-museum aims to preserve Martindale’s cultural heritage
By showcasing artifacts and stories shared by longtime residents of Martindale-Brightwood, the Polklore Micro-Museum is an experiment in what can be gained by preserving a neighborhood’s cultural heritage.
Indiana ties prevalent in 2024 Heartland film festival lineup
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Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘A Real Pain’ to open 2024 Heartland film festival
Films starring Cillian Murphy, Selena Gomez, Craig T. Nelson and Emily Deschanel will be screened during the 33rd Heartland International Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.
Iconic bass player Marcus Miller to bring ‘whole picture’ to Indy Jazz Fest
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