Overlooked history inspires festival focused on Black rock music
White musicians are synonymous with many eras—including rockabilly, British Invasion, psychedelic, singer-songwriter and punk—but Black artists have been there from the beginning.
Dave Lindquist
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The country music ride endures at 8 Seconds Saloon
Since 1999, 8 Seconds has been the place to catch rising country stars onstage and to show off boot-scooting moves on the dance floor.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. to open Meridian-Kessler taproom
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. plans to take over the former Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. location near the intersection of 46th Street and College Avenue.
Indianapolis-based Sushi Boss to expand with Monument Circle restaurant
Sushi Boss will follow Green District and Au Bon Pain Cafe as the tenant at the southwest corner of Monument Circle and Meridian Street.
Brittney Spencer, Fastball lead roster of free Swim Trials concerts
Ten concerts are scheduled at “USA Swimming Live,” a fan destination planned downtown on Georgia Street and part of South Meridian Street.
Out on Mass bar planned as ‘meeting point’ for LGBTQ+ community
A Kinsey Institute researcher and an Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member are part of the Out on Mass ownership group.
Viral criticism of Gregg Doyel persists after self-acknowledged ‘creepy’ greeting of new Fever star
Observers and fellow journalists have described IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel’s actions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as unprofessional and sexist.
Smithfield Foods donation will help this year’s Rev chefs
The May 4 culinary party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that raises funds for the Indiana University Health Foundation is sold out.
Festive spot for families is next Cunningham restaurant concept
Shin Dig restaurant is expected to open by fall in the North Mass corridor southeast of the I-70/I-65 north split.
NBA All-Star Weekend coffee shop to reopen near Monument Circle
Plaid & Pearls Coffee Lounge will take over the former location of Pearings Cafe & Frozen Yogurt at 6 W. Washington St.
Tinker Street owner says restaurant perseveres because of its people
Rave reviews and a packed dining room have helped define the first nine years of business at the cozy, 1,000-square-foot restaurant where Tom Main spends a lot of time thinking about the well-being of his employees.
Five artists selected to create visuals for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
The All Lanes Lead to Indy Art Project will showcase work by Monroe Bush, Joy Hernandez, Mary Mindiola, Kyng Rhodes and Lucie Rice.
In shop’s 30th anniversary year, Luna Music gears up for Record Store Day
Record Store Day, the cultural/consumer holiday at the heart of vinyl’s resurgence, is scheduled for April 20.
Edgerrin James among honorees announced for Indiana Black Expo corporate luncheon
Pacers CEO Rick Fuson, journalist Soledad O’Brien and actor Leon Robinson also will receive awards at the June 28 event.
Mac & Cheese restaurant chain accused of misleading Indiana franchisees
The Florida-based fast-casual restaurant chain opened locations in Westfield, Indianapolis and Elkhart in 2020 and 2021.
Black Circle to expand with music-focused venture on 10th Street
Black Circle Audio will take over a 99-year-old brick structure south of Brookside Park that once was home to American Legion Post 465.
There’s more than one way to ‘make it’ in music
In 2024, it’s possible to be discovered by placing your songs on a streaming service or sending your voice into the world of TikTok instead of performing before live audiences.
Ramp Fest celebrates a wild onion and supports three causes
The street festival in Windsor Park will benefit the Culinary Crossroads Chef Greg Hardesty Scholarship, ACLU of Indiana and Flanner House.
Wild Eggs plans 3 more area restaurants, starting in Avon
Louisville-based Wild Eggs breakfast and brunch chain plans to double its presence in central Indiana by the end of 2024.
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.