Renovated museum building is ready to buzz with activity in Garfield Park
The opening of the main building of the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis is merely days away after more than seven years of planning.
Dave Lindquist
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John’s Famous Stew, one of the city’s oldest restaurants, offered for sale
John’s Famous Stew, a spicy meat-and-potatoes concept, has a history in Indianapolis dating to 1911.
Rev fundraiser to feature Taylor Hall singing at IMS for the first time
The event will spotlight a celebrity chef and more than 90 local restaurants, but the night also features bands, DJs and visual artists.
Broad Ripple advocacy initiative recommends 4 development ideas
A public-private initiative offered four development ideas at the edges of Broad Ripple’s business district.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ co-founder Bob Kevoian dies at 75
Kevoian became a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2015 for his work on the comedy-themed morning show.
Mouratoglou center aims to add prestige to tennis scene
In the biggest tennis facility news in central Indiana since the Indianapolis Tennis Center stadium closed in 2010, Mouratoglou Tennis Centers announced plans last month to open a location in Noblesville.
Indiana author’s Lewis & Clark book explores varied perspectives
Bloomington-based author Craig Fehrman introduces a wealth of characters in his new book “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark.”
Chris Widlic to retire from CBS4 sports director role
Chris Widlic, who’s reported on Indianapolis sports on television since 2003, announced plans to retire Wednesday.
Café Babette owners plan overseas move, offer business for sale
Citing a political climate at odds with their aspirations, the owners of a popular Garfield Park bakery announced plans to move to Spain.
Cafe Patachou expands into neighboring states
The first location outside of Indiana opened in November in Lexington, Kentucky, and two locations are scheduled to open in suburban Cincinnati later this year.
Tad Armstrong revisits songs of country-rock pioneer Gene Clark
On Friday, Tad Armstrong will play a record-release show for his tribute album “The True One: Songs of Gene Clark” at Turntable.
Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location
Sahm’s Hospitality Group plans to place a Big Lug restaurant and taproom in the former location of Garfield Brewery.
Franklin distillery owner views bigger location with full restaurant as tourist destination
Haberdasher Artisan Distillery will take over the former location of Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza on South Main Street in Franklin.
New owner of WRTV announces on-air team for morning show
Two newly hired broadcasters will pair with two WISH-TV Channel 8 staff members to launch an expanded morning news show.
Zac Brown embraces his role at the intersection of sports and live music
The Zac Brown Band made an encore performance Saturday at the March Madness Music Festival, 11 years after playing the event in Indianapolis.
Music collaboration is the key for made-in-Indy online tool
While working on his music, serial entrepreneur Jeb Banner said he encountered a “digital duct tape” problem that led to his latest startup: Bounce.fm.
How arts organizations can benefit from Clowes Memorial Hall ticket sales
For every ticket sold for a Clowes Memorial Hall event, $1 is added to a fund to support local arts organizations interested in presenting shows at Butler Arts & Events Center venues.
Layoffs at WRTV exceed 50 staff members as new owner pledges more news
DuJuan McCoy, owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, told IBJ that Tuesday’s personnel cuts did not affect all WRTV employees, but declined to say how many were retained.
Final Four digital passport offers prizes, encourages visits to basketball sites
Nearly 50 hoops-themed locations are part of the digital tour that celebrates the NCAA men’s basketball championships scheduled this weekend in Indianapolis.
Dan Dakich exiting his AM sports talk radio job
The former Indiana University basketball player and interim coach is set to host his final episode of “The Dan Dakich Show” on WXNT-AM 1430.