Newfields finds new CEO in Field Museum executive
Le Monte Booker, CFO of Chicago’s Field Museum, will succeed Colette Pierce Burnette in the role of Newfields CEO and president, officials announced Monday.
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A&E Preview: 125+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2024-25 season
IBJ arts and entertainment reporter Dave Lindquist has scoured the calendars of central Indiana arts organizations for a list of recommendations meant to satisfy different tastes, interests and ages.
A&E Preview: Working in harmony
New Harmony Project isn’t taking a timid approach to its new event, PlayFest Indy. Jenni Werner, New Harmony Project’s executive artistic director since 2023, said she’s hopeful that public readings of eight new plays in mid-September plant a seed for Indianapolis to become a prominent place where works are developed. The city already has a […]
A&E Preview: “Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks” exhibit coming to Newfields
Visitors to “Future Now” will have the chance to walk a red carpet and record a short video of their own shoes.
Garfield Park to embrace new music series featuring Latino artists
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is scheduled for seven Sunday afternoons, beginning Sept. 1.
Dead Formats VHS Convention puts spotlight on underground cinema
Underground filmmaker John Michael McCarthy will make an auteur’s journey to Indiana this weekend, screening three of his movies on consecutive nights in association with the Indianapolis-based Dead Formats VHS Convention & Media Swap.
Gallery Bistro & Bar closes after four years in Wholesale District
Gallery Bistro & Bar opened across the street from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in July 2020 and permanently closed this month.
Tess Gunty, Maurice Broaddus among nine honored Indiana authors
The Indiana Authors Awards, administered every other year by Indiana Humanities, were announced Wednesday in nine categories.
Former Eiteljorg museum leader John Vanausdall dies at 68
John Vanausdall served as CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art from 1996 until his retirement in 2023.
New Broad Ripple mural of Mpozi Tolbert is crowdfunding campaign’s goal
In addition to bringing back the tribute to Mpozi Tolbert, organizers want to install a new mural commemorating Ron “DJ Indiana Jones” Miner.
Made in Indiana: Aviation parts by Aerofab
Metal expertise: Aerofab, a division of Tube Processing Corp., manufactures components for engines used on commercial aircraft and military aircraft. The LEAP engine, or Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion, is an example of an engine that includes parts made by Aerofab. History: Tube Processing Corp. was founded in 1939 by Edward Seybert, and the company grew […]
Musician Richard Edwards adds 2 screenplays, a book to artistic output
Despite health challenges that keep him more or less homebound, Edwards has spent the past 10 years writing and recording four solo albums, not to mention executing a do-over of the final Margot album and revisiting other songs from his past.
Comedian Paul Mecurio builds show on audience participation
Paul Mecurio will present “Permission to Speak,” a show that opened off-Broadway in 2018, at Butler University’s Schrott Center for the Arts.
Radio’s ‘Bob & Tom Show’ renews affiliate contracts through 2027
Syndication company Westwood One as well as stations owned by iHeartMedia and Cumulus agreed to contract extensions with “Bob & Tom.”
‘Stranger Things’ star to teach acting, singing classes in Indianapolis
Gaten Matarazzo, known for his portrayal of brainy adolescent Dustin Henderson, will teach Aug. 16 on the campus of Butler University.
Ohio-based Chop5 Salad Kitchen looks to recruit Indiana franchisees
Chop5 specializes in signature chopped salads such as the Harvest Chop Salad, Korean Chicken Chop Salad and Kale Quinoa Chop Salad.
IndyFringe Festival extends borders to new parts of town
IndyFringe has added White Rabbit Cabaret and Dance Kaleidoscope as venues, the festival’s first spots outside of the Mass Ave cultural district since it debuted in 2005.
Beatles anniversary tribute concert planned at Indiana Farmers Coliseum
A concert by prominent tribute act 1964 The Tribute is planned Sept. 3 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, marking the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ visit to the Indiana State Fair and adding to other tributes occurring during the fair itself.
From Lady Gaga to Jack White: Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Tonic Ball will feature Indiana musicians performing the songs of Lady Gaga, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Parliament-Funkadelic and Jack White.
At 50, Dungeons & Dragons continues to fire up Gen Con attendees
The 70,000 Gen Con attendees in Indianapolis this week will be able to visit a Dungeons & Dragons pop-up museum and check out new U.S. stamps based on D&D imagery.