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.”
Dave Lindquist
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John Green’s book on tuberculosis scheduled for release in March
Novelist John Green will return to shelves with “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection.”
Sculpture at Elanco campus expected to make a splash for public art
“Water in Dripping, River,” a stainless steel sculpture by Chinese artist Zheng Lu, is an $846,000 project that will set a new standard for works financed through the Public Art for Neighborhoods ordinance.
West Fork Whiskey Co. plans Fountain Square location
West Fork will occupy a 1,700-square-foot space on the first floor of the Union Square apartment complex at 1233 Shelby St.
New Orleans-influenced raw bar planned for former Thunderbird site
Nick Detrich, an Indianapolis native who owns a French Quarter bar, says oysters, chilled seafood dishes, Sazeracs and cauldrons of café brûlot will highlight the menu at Magdalena.
Q&A with Dave Calabro, WTHR-TV Channel 13 sports director
In December, Calabro will retire as sports director at WTHR-TV Channel 13 and end a 32-year run at the station.
New book details first 80 years of architecture in Indianapolis
With a belief that older structures give a city its personality, architectural historian and historic preservation consultant James Glass spent the past four years investigating a century’s worth of Indianapolis traits.
Resurrected ’80s music gear gives filmmaker a view of her late inventor father
Don Tavel, who invented the Resynator synthesizer, died in a 1988 car crash when daughter Alison was just 10 weeks old. She says the nearly forgotten invention helped her to understand her father.
City’s first Black equity theater looks to cement legacy in 2nd season
The second season of Naptown African American Theatre Collective shows opens Oct. 17 with the Indiana premiere of “Judy’s Life’s Work.”
Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine to add Mass Ave location
The owners of Broad Ripple restaurant Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine plan to open a Mass Ave location in early January.
Swiss Miss collaboration expands Hotel Tango’s ’Shmallow brand
Swiss Miss ’Shmallow, a collaboration between hot cocoa brand Swiss Miss and Hotel Tango Distillery, will be in stores through December. Hotel Tango views the collaboration with the international brand as a “huge opportunity.”
New literary festival Proof is one for the books
The books-focused gathering scheduled for Saturday at the Harrison Center is designed to offer conclusive evidence of a thriving literary community in Indianapolis.
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.
Samm Quinn promoted to IBJ managing editor role
Samm Quinn served as editor of IBJ’s special publications and wrote about the city of Indianapolis as well as North of 96th topics.
Smalls Sliders looks to open shipping-container restaurants in Indiana
Smalls Sliders would be the latest brand with ties to former NFL quarterback Drew Brees to establish a presence in Indiana.
Two Chicks District Co. store closing in Noblesville
Sunday is planned as the final day of operations at the Two Chicks District Co. store founded by “Good Bones” star Mina Starsiak Hawk.
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.