Weezer, Jason Isbell to headline WonderRoad festival
Other acts announced for the second-year event include Local Natives, Marcus King, Coin, Tegan and Sara and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
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Scarlet Lane Brewing to take over Black Acre’s Irvington tap room
Horror-themed Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. LLC revealed plans this weekend to open a tap room and hamburger restaurant in Irvington.
Art & Soul storyteller spotlights ‘Grandmothers’ tales
Long-running playwright Crystal V. Rhodes portrays women as unstoppable forces of endurance, resilience and creativity.
Bates-Hendricks bar taps into speakeasy trend
Modern speakeasies aren’t an overnight sensation in Indianapolis, but the trend has accelerated. Unlike speakeasies of yesteryear, these bars are legitimate businesses licensed to sell alcohol.
Musical being prepped for Broadway to bring stars to the Walker
Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller and University High alum Morgan Wood will perform new songs of the “Five Points” musical in Indianapolis.
Wabash Brewing to end 8-year run in latest beer-maker closure
Small-batch beer maker Wabash Brewing LLC announced Tuesday its plans to close its location on East 79th Street permanently—the latest exit in a season of tumult for Indy-area brewers.
Black Acre Brewing Co. to close all locations
Black Acre’s original tap room, a production facility and a speakeasy-style bar will cease operations in February.
Tamika Catchings deepens community ties with tea shops, plans for gym
The former Indiana Fever star—now a business owner, mentor, arts patron, community leader and philanthropist—is opening her third Tea’s Me and partnering with the MLK Center Indy on a neighborhood basketball gym.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra retires bank debt, misses fundraising goal
After retiring a $2.5 million bank note, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra ended a fiscal year free of debt for the first time since 2001. Meanwhile, the ISO’s operating budget for the year had a deficit of $168,000.
20 years later, life goes on for obscure album made by Indiana artist
A Grammy Award nomination and the fandom of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy factor in the improbable story of ‘The Clouds.’
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert lineup includes DJs Kaskade, Shaquille O’Neal
Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Kaskade will headline the 18-and-older party on race day in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Basketball Hall of Famer O’Neal also is on the five-act bill.
Open Kitchen restaurant to take over former Jailbird location
The building south of Hanna Avenue and west of UIndy will be the third home for Open Kitchen since the business launched in September 2020.
‘Bodyguard’ musical at Athenaeum revisits Whitney Houston highlights
A musical production of “The Bodyguard,” originally a film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is scheduled at the Athenaeum.
Three new art installations planned for 100 Acres park at Newfields
A $3 million gift from life science entrepreneur Kent Hawryluk is spurring the addition of the sculptures at the park known as 100 Acres.
Mug-n-Bun owner seeks buyer for iconic Speedway drive-in
Known for curbside service, breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hand-dipped onion rings and made-on-site root beer, Mug-n-Bun traces its roots in Speedway to the 1950s.
Citing buildup of ‘tough days,’ Wildwood Market to close
Fountain Square business Wildwood Market will begin liquidation on Jan. 23 with an expected closing date in early February.
Podcasting is only the beginning for ‘Crime Junkie’ host Ashley Flowers
Flowers is eager to focus on new podcasting, publishing, and television and film opportunities . With four projects in the works for streaming platforms, the company plans to expand into filmed entertainment this year.
Artists and arts administrators recharge through fellowship grants
The Indy Arts Council offers its Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship every other year to 40 artists and arts administrators. The current class of fellows is receiving $10,000 each for research, instruction, travel and other experiences that recharge creativity.
Punk Rock Night founder envisions museum for the fast and loud
A storefront near the Melody Inn is to become home to Punk Rock Night Foundation and a sizable stash of band memorabilia.
New ownership plans to keep Fountain Square Brewing Co. in business
Fountain Square Brewing Co., founded in 2011, is expected to reopen for business after a sale closes in mid-January.