Cookie shop inspired by hip-hop culture to open on Mass Ave
California-based Cookie Plug features a product that’s part cookie, part cake and part brownie. As many as five Cookie Plug shops are planned for central Indiana.
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Seasoned fast-food franchisee couldn’t stay away
Fred Kaufman was once a prominent Burger King franchisee in central Indiana. An attempt at retirement didn’t stick, and he’s now the co-owner of two Rally’s locations in Indianapolis.
Retro arcade and tech training academy to partner up at Circle Centre
Gameplay at Circle Centre Mall’s Video Game Palooza Charity Arcade is helping to fund scholarships for Hope Training Academy.
Viral rapper Tevin Studdard writes three children’s books
The books written by Tevin Studdard feature an A-to-Z format with a two-sentence description for each character or business.
Academy Sports + Outdoors to add Greenwood-area store in April
The Greenwood-area location will become Academy Sports + Outdoor’s seventh Indiana store, with five opening since 2022.
10 Vicious Biscuit restaurants planned for central Indiana
Breakfast and brunch concept Vicious Biscuit launched in South Carolina and has expanded to North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.
WonderRoad organizers press ‘pause’ on Indianapolis music festival
Ohio-based Elevation Festivals said its events in Indianapolis, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are on hold because of financial challenges.
Jazz experts say music’s past can be gateway to future
Rob Dixon, Robert Montgomery and Oliver Nelson Jr. will participate in a panel discussion on the past, present and future of jazz Monday at 10 East Arts Hub in Indianapolis.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is another 70mm rarity for local Imax theater
One week of 70mm showings remain for noteworthy ‘Dune: Part Two’ run at the Indiana State Museum’s Imax theater. The theater is just one of 12 worldwide showing a 70mm print of the sci-fi movie.
Nate Feltman becomes sole owner of IBJ Media
IBJ Media CEO and Publisher Nate Feltman purchased the shares of Indianapolis businessmen Mickey Maurer and Bob Schloss this month.
Sandwich and brunch spot planned along border of Garfield Park
Parkside Public House is expected to open by mid-June in Yoke Pavilion, a recently renovated 108-year-old mixed-use building.
Carb Day concert to feature George Thorogood, Gin Blossoms
The Carb Day concert is one of three music events leading up to the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Italian restaurant Rosemary and Olive planned for former Mimi Blue location
The ownership group of Rosemary and Olive is made up of veteran restaurateurs George Stergiopoulous, Elif Ozdemir and Gino Pizzi.
Summer concert season includes new events and question marks
Dozens of events are locked in for the summer concert season in central Indiana.
Burlington plans department store at downtown’s Claypool Court
A 23,000-square-foot Burlington department store is expected to open this fall in the lower level of Claypool Court in space previously occupied by the Rhythm! Discovery Center.
Dan Wakefield, Indianapolis author of ‘Going All the Way,’ dies at 91
Shortridge High School alum Dan Wakefield worked as a magazine correspondent at the 1955 Emmett Till murder trial.
American Pianists Association unveils finalists for classical competition
Michelle Cann will serve as the first-ever artistic partner for the quadrennial competition presented by the Indianapolis-based APA.
His Place Eatery to open new location near intersection of 86th and Ditch
His Place Eatery, consistently ranked as a top soul food restaurant in the city, is expanding 15 years after it opened in March 2009.
Newly formed Indy Black Heritage & Legacy Trail plans walking tours for 2025
Heritage markers are planned in the neighborhoods of Haughville, Babe Denny, Norwood, Martindale and areas west and northwest of downtown.
Breweries in Indiana strive to adapt as sales go flat
Craft beer, once the dynamic upstart of central Indiana’s food and beverage scene, is no longer a growth industry.