Colette Pierce Burnette looks forward to ‘heart’ work at Newfields
The museum’s annual meeting included the Indianapolis debut of the incoming CEO, the unveiling of what’s next for the Lume and an update on #BlackLivesMatter muralists.
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Newfields hires university president as new chief executive
Newfields’ 14-month search for a successor to controversial former CEO Charles Venable is complete. The art museum and gardens announced Tuesday the hiring of Colette Pierce Burnette, the president of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas.
$18 starting wage touted to employers as a big plus
The Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Bank of Indianapolis and Mays Chemical Co. are three of 24 local employers participating in the Good Wages Initiative launched April 25 by not-for-profit EmployIndy.
Museum seeks recollections of Central State Mental Hospital
Memories of patients, staff members and neighbors of Central State Mental Hospital are being compiled for a digital archive.
All IN fest unveils Cage the Elephant, Hall & Oates, John Fogerty among headliners
New music festival will bring Portugal the Man, Lucinda Williams, The Four Tops and many more artists to the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Labor Day weekend.
After pandemic pause, Broad Ripple Art Fair will celebrate 50 years
On May 14-15, the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center will host 150 artists and their work during the Broad Ripple Art Fair.
Deer Creek founders reunite to launch Labor Day weekend music festival
Performers have yet to be announced for the All IN Music & Arts Festival, scheduled Sept. 3-4 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
‘Roadsters 2 Records’ is new-look IMS Museum exhibit
The museum’s latest exhibit spans 1960 to 1972, when car designs changed radically, international drivers made a big impression, and the race arrived on television sets across the United States.
A Rev spotlight for chefs who fed those in need through pandemic
The executive chefs at Second Helpings and Wheeler Mission Ministries will receive star treatment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway event.
In Indianapolis, Record Store Day is a full weekend of celebrating vinyl
After local shops observe Record Store Day on April 23, Indy CD & Vinyl will throw a 20th-anniversary party on April 24.
New banners encourage you to weigh in on downtown’s future
The city of Indianapolis and GangGang cultural firm are using the hashtag #DowntownIndy to seek feedback on social media platforms.
Edme promoted to anchor three Fox59 newscasts
Beairshelle Edme will co-anchor three newscasts presently staffed by Fanchon Stinger, who announced her TV news retirement last week.
BrewDog bar in Fountain Square is permanently closed
The bar opened on the first floor of the Forte apartment building, 1140 Shelby St., in September 2019.
Dave’s picks: 7 buzzworthy summer concerts
Arts reporter Dave Lindquist has scoured the schedules for central Indiana’s music venues, which are jam-packed with concerts. You’ll never see them all. So if you can pick just a few, here’s what Dave recommends.
Live music roars back with jam-packed summer concert series
Plus, see IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist’s picks for can’t-miss shows at a variety of area venues.
Rapper Oreo Jones on 81355, Major Taylor and the future of Chreece
Before he goes on tour as a member of hip-hop group 81355, Oreo Jones talks about his contribution to an Indiana State Museum exhibition.
Cars will lead the way as the theme of the 2022 Indiana State Fair
Fairgoers can expect to see classic car collections featuring Indiana-made vehicles as well as iconic vehicles from films and books at the 165th annual edition of the fair.
Longtime Fox59 anchor Fanchon Stinger retiring from TV news
Stinger, who anchors Fox59’s evening telecasts, announced plans to focus on new production company.
Tanya Bell Mckinzie to exit Indiana Black Expo leadership role
Alice Watson, Indiana Black Expo’s senior vice president of operations and project management, was named as Mckinzie’s successor.
Q&A with Gwendolyn Rogers, who is grasping her Disney dream
Rogers is placing one of her Cake Bake Shop restaurants at Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. The Disney site is expected to open next year.