Mascot Hall of Fame makes closure plans official
More than five years after opening its doors, the Mascot Hall of Fame and Interactive Children’s Museum in Whiting, Indiana, is preparing to close at the end of the summer.
More than five years after opening its doors, the Mascot Hall of Fame and Interactive Children’s Museum in Whiting, Indiana, is preparing to close at the end of the summer.
An investment group led by Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his family said Thursday it plans to spend at least $300 million to construct a 13-story luxury hotel and connected 4,000-seat theater on the property after demolition of the existing century-old building.
In our upcoming fall arts guide, IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist will spotlight more than 100 must-see offerings for the 2024-2025 arts season.
The not-for-profit is renovating a 40,000-square-foot former factory near Garfield Park into a center that will also include a performance space, incubator storefronts, art and audio studios and more.
Ben Rose breaks down his vision for supporting the fledgling Indianapolis Black Theatre Co. while serving the careers of its members both on and off stage.
The 36-year-old actor, who grew up in Indianapolis and lives in Fishers, made his on-screen debut more than a decade ago.
“Toni Stone,” a play based on a woman who joined the roster of Negro League baseball’s Indianapolis Clowns in 1953, will serve as the debut production of the Indianapolis Black Theatre Co.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings and Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings served with Kool-Aid Infused Pickles are just two of more than three dozen novel culinary creations that will be available at the fair, scheduled for Aug. 2-18.
Taste of Indy, returning after a five-year hiatus, will showcase restaurants such as St. Elmo Steak House, Iozzo’s Garden of Italy and Chicken Scratch.
We’re giving host Mason King a break and turning the podcast microphone over to IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist and tourism reporter Mickey Shuey, who dive into the details of a first-of-its-kind deal between WWE and Indy.
The two organizations reached an agreement announced Monday that will bring a trio of top-rung WWE events to Indianapolis over the next eight years.
The seventh annual Indy Shorts festival, scheduled July 23-28 at Living Room Theaters and Newfields, will present 180 films.
Union leaders say they aren’t “anti-AI altogether.” But voice actors and other video game performers are worried that unchecked use of AI could provide game makers with a means to displace them.
The project, featuring 13 Indiana artists, serves as an intersection of visual art, swimming and the city’s stature as home of the Indianapolis 500.
The concert hall was built with sound in mind. And this month, the 1,600-seat Italian Rennaisance-style building is receiving the first major audio upgrade in its 13-year history.
After playing the USA Swimming Live show, Six Foot Blonde will headline historic venues in New York City, Chicago and Cleveland in July. Five of the six band members grew up in central Indiana
Scrapper & Skelton will perform as part of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert” at Indiana Landmarks Center.
Indianapolis is expected to get its first Alamo Drafthouse this year at 3898 Lafayette Road, in the International Marketplace neighborhood by Lafayette Square.
If you’re planning to take in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, I strongly encourage you to take a break from the splash zone and dive into the city’s artistic wonders.
Drive-By Truckers will launch their “Southern Rock Opera Revisited” tour, focused on the band’s 2001 double album, in Indianapolis.