Jim Irsay Band to kick off big weekend of music for Indianapolis
A weekend punctuated by high-profile concerts begins Friday with a free show featuring John Mellencamp and Stephen Stills.
Dave Lindquist
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All IN musicians hope to wake up echoes of the Beatles at fairgrounds
The second All IN Music & Arts Festival is planning “Dreamsets” to celebrate songs popularized by the Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
In new memoir, drummer Freda Love Smith seeks high notes of quitting
Smith, who grew up in rural Monroe County and made her mark on 1980s college rock as the drummer in Boston’s Blake Babies, will read from her new book “I Quit Everything” during a Sept. 14 event at the Melody Inn.
Indiana State Museum, Newfields acquire art at Butter, where sales top $285K
Butter, an event that requires no fees paid by artists and collects no commissions on sales, displayed work by 49 Black artists.
From Rihanna to the Police: Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Organizers of the 22nd edition of Tonic Ball on Thursday unveiled the quartet of honored artists and the date for this year’s event.
Upland’s College Avenue location to add a barber shop
The Upland restaurant and bar will devote 400 square feet to Black Orchid, which presently operates three central Indiana shops.
Chris Baggott stepping down as ClusterTruck CEO; successor named
Baggott, who co-founded ClusterTruck in 2015, plans to continue his involvement in the company through his role as board chair.
After bouncing back from health problems, drummer plays music all over the map
Indianapolis-based Devon Ashley, who has played with artists in just about every musical genre, has survived three brushes with death and is about to head off on a European concert tour with New Age musician Simrit Kaur.
Mass Ave retailer Homespun: Modern Handmade to close
Shop that sells goods made by Midwest artisans opened in Irvington in 2010 and moved to Mass Ave in 2014.
‘Grown-up’ Butter fine art fair expecting 10,000 attendees at the Stutz
The third annual Butter fine art fair has a director for the first time, a role made necessary by the event’s growing reputation, bigger physical footprint and its growing attendance.
Bakery planned for Shelby Street corridor near Garfield Park
Cafe Babette LLC plans to take over the former location of The Garfield Eatery & Coffee, which closed in December 2016.
Moe’s Southwest Grill closes 8 of 17 Indiana restaurants, including 2 in Indianapolis
In addition to closing the two Indianapolis restaurants, the fast-casual Mexican chain closed three locations in the city’s suburbs.
I Made Rock ’N’ Roll initiative to launch Black music festival in Indianapolis
Cultural firm GangGang and concert company Forty5 unveiled plans for I Made Rock ’N’ Roll during a Rock the Ruins show in Holliday Park on Friday night. Organizers said the festival will be the first of its kind in the United States.
Green District to exit central Indiana with closure of two salad restaurants
Green District, a salad restaurant concept founded in Louisville, has opened and closed five restaurants in central Indiana from 2019 to 2023.
Pixies continue to thrive as a ‘rite of passage’ rock band
Band that influenced Nirvana and Radiohead will visit White River State Park for an Aug 29 show with Modest Mouse and Cat Power.
Meijer eyes Bargersville property for new grocery store concept
Smaller than the company’s traditional supercenter format, Meijer Grocery stores debuted earlier this year in two Detroit suburbs.
Percussive Arts Society convention extending its stay in Indianapolis through 2028
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention has been presented each November in Indianapolis since 2009, aside from a few exceptions.
Vinyl record artist Lobyn Hamilton taking a spin at Newfields
Lobyn Hamilton prepared six music-themed “flag” collages for a Newfields exhibition titled “What I Have You Have.”
Urgent care for pets to take over Fletcher Place doughnut shop location
Indianapolis Animal Urgent Care is expected to open in October near Eli Lilly and Co.’s corporate headquarters.
Indiana Local News Initiative hires Oseye Boyd for editor’s role
Ball State University alum Oseye Boyd will exit her role at The Indianapolis Star to lead the not-for-profit media startup’s newsroom.