Tinker Street owner to open new restaurant in historic Carmel home
In January, Tom Main will open Freeland’s at North End in a house built in 1845 that became known as “The Maples.”
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Red Curb Comedy to depart Avon for Mass Ave
Beginning Feb. 1, Red Curb Comedy will be a resident troupe at IF Theatre—the venue in the Mass Ave cultural district previously known as IndyFringe Theatre.
Butler University’s Clowes Hall to expand with 1,200-capacity ballroom
The Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom, an 11,000-square-foot venue expected to open in 2027, will be built on the east side of Clowes Hall.
Starbucks exits Broad Ripple after 25 years as Glendale shop prepares to open
Starbucks opened at the corner of Broad Ripple and Guilford avenues in 1999, taking over a spot once occupied by Abigail’s dress shop.
Ten tuneful ways to ring in 2025 in Indianapolis
One way to select a New Year’s Eve music event in Indianapolis is to gravitate to your favorite decade. Here are 10 options where music from different eras will accompany the arrival of 2025.
Nicole-Taylor’s restaurant to rebrand as Corridor in 2025
Owners Erin Kem and Logan McMahan purchased Nicole-Taylor’s, 1134 E. 54th St., from founders Rosa Hanslits and Tony Hanslits in July 2023.
Mass Ave restaurant Nine Irish Brothers closes
The Irish pub opened in 2014 as the third Nine Irish Brothers location. After a decade of serving shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash, the downtown restaurant is permanently closed.
In the Amazon era, independent retailers make it personal to keep customers coming back
To compete with the e-commerce giant, independent retailers rely on something people can’t find online: in-person customer service.
Q&A with Heather Givans: Crimson Tate owner builds following by designing fabric, quilts
Givans’ signature fabric designs, inspired by topics such as books and hiking, have been distributed worldwide by New Jersey-based Windham Fabrics since 2015. Meanwhile, her 19 quilting and craft patterns are sold under the Crimson Tate brand.
Efforts to preserve Indiana music history are catching on
The Indiana Music History Project boasts a 1,000-square-foot gallery of exhibits open five days a week in Broad Ripple.
Brazilian steakhouse to open at Fashion Mall Commons retail center
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will take over a spot Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar occupied from 2005 to 2020.
Carmel company elevates profile through IndyCar and coffee shops
Ted Gelov, the owner of Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group, is turning to IndyCar to build the brand of Java House, a cold brew coffee product that debuted in 2018.
Triton Brewing Co. to close after 13 years at Fort Ben
Triton Brewing Co., known for its Rail Splitter IPA, was an early participant in the rise of Indianapolis craft beer makers.
It’s ‘game over’ for Tilt Studio arcade at Circle Centre Mall
Closure of Tilt Studio arcade follows exit of Regal UA Circle Centre movie theater on the fourth floor of Circle Centre Mall.
Michael Strahan to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
The football-star-turned-TV-personality will become the fifth consecutive athlete to lead the IndyCar field to the green flag.
Concert launches Fishers arena to high marks, although parking policy faces learning curve
For motorists who did not pay before exiting the Fishers Event Center parking lot on Friday night, a $20 invoice will be sent by mail.
Public Greens restaurant along Monon Trail to close
All profits from Public Greens restaurants have been donated to the Patachou Foundation to provide meals for food-insecure children.
Second Gallery Pastry restaurant closes in four-month span
The lineup of Gallery Pastry locations is now reduced to a single restaurant, Gallery Pastry Shop at 4573 N. College Ave.
Indy CD & Vinyl to take over former Landsharks location
An expansion of Broad Ripple record store will focus on a new performance stage and a place where area residents can gather.
New CEO named at TrendyMinds as company founder exits role
New CEO Stacy Sommer, a former executive at San Francisco public relations firm Edelman, was hired by TrendyMinds in January.