All IN festival builds all-star bands for ‘Super Bowl’ moments
Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz and John Oates sign on for one-of-a-kind celebration of Tom Petty’s music.
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Taylor Tannebaum exiting WTHR for role at ACC Network
Tannebaum, who has ended a four-year stint at WTHR-TV, will focus on college football played by Clemson, North Carolina State and her alma mater, Florida State.
New mural at Broad Ripple’s Vogue pays tribute to DJ Indiana Jones
The painting salutes the legacy of Ron Miner, who spun hip-hop and reggae songs on the radio and in nightclubs.
Iconic Ohio drive-in chain Swensons plans Indy-area debut
Forbes selected Swensons for “America’s Best Burger” in 1999, and Akron native LeBron James has spoken publicly about his affection for the restaurant on multiple occasions.
Stutz completes 12-tenant roster for first floor of former factory
SomeraRoad Inc. unveiled on Friday a lineup of 12 tenants for seven Stutz buildings that occupy an entire city block. Among the new tenants: a taco shop founded by Milktooth chefs and a bar managed by Sahm Hospitality Group.
Eiteljorg museum leader John Vanausdall announces retirement plans
Transition plans at the Eiteljorg include the naming of John Vanausdall’s successor before he retires in June.
WIBC-FM reporter Berman, 7 other Emmis employees lose jobs prior to sale of radio stations
Emmis Corp. on Wednesday said it dismissed eight employees in advance of a sale of the company’s Indianapolis radio stations to Urban One.
Urban One CEO: Hot 96.3 hip-hop format likely to land at 100.9 FM frequency
With FCC decision on purchase of Emmis stations expected this month, Urban One makes plans for its local hip-hop and Top 40 formats.
Chicken, spicy or otherwise, is hot in local restaurants
No fewer than a dozen chicken-centric restaurants having either just opened in the Indianapolis area or plan to do so soon.
La Margarita co-owner plans Mass Ave spot for private dining
Proper is planned as a private dining concept and variety shop in the former location of Mimosa & a Masterpiece.
Acclaimed Indiana authors shortlisted for biennial awards
Books written by Ashley C. Ford, Adrian Matejka, Leah Johnson and Tamara Winfrey-Harris highlight contenders for Indiana Authors Awards.
Here’s how you can see Jim Irsay’s pop culture artifacts in Indianapolis
The Sept. 9 exhibition at Lucas Oil Stadium, featuring a performance by Ann Wilson of Heart and an all-star band, is free to attend with registration.
Downtown concert venue planned as part of jail site redevelopment
Forty5 Presents, the concert company that operates the Vogue, will oversee 3,000-capacity Cole Campus venue.
Collegiate sports gear focus of new stores launched by Lids
A Lids University store selling apparel associated with Indiana schools is planned for Castleton Square mall.
Hard Truth Distilling Co. increasing production rate by 800%
Brown County’s Hard Truth Distilling Co. will build new rack house to age whiskey and install three 5,000-gallon fermenters.
Waxahatchee sees silver lining in pandemic timeline of ‘Saint Cloud’
Waxahatchee, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield, will bring her tour to Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.
Drive-thru coffee shop 7 Brew plans expansion to Indianapolis
Arkansas-based 7 Brew launched a franchise program after the founders of Jimmy John’s and Lone Star Steakhouse invested in the company.
Ellison Brewing Co. cites decreased downtown activity in decision to close
The owner of the craft beer business founded in Michigan said the COVID-19 pandemic sealed the fate of the downtown Indianapolis location near Rolls-Royce Meridian Center.
Emmis founder Jeff Smulyan selected for Radio Hall of Fame
Jeff Smulyan will enter Radio Hall of Fame with Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman, country countdown host Lon Helton and six others.
Entrepreneurial duo launches business to sell cornhole scoreboard
Paul Dytmire and Andy Klotz are learning it requires patience and money to develop and sell a product that helps cornhole players answer an often-heard question: “What’s the score?”