Styx, CeCe Winans added to Indiana State Fair concert lineup
The Indiana State Fair on Wednesday announced five concerts and a 1990s-themed dance party as part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series.
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Bloombox name refreshes 21-year-old music festival at Harrison Center
Ten artists, including Books and Radar Gold, will perform on two stages outside the Harrison Center during the June 17 Bloombox Festival.
Buddy Guy, Clint Black among Indiana State Fair concert attractions
The Indiana State Fair on Wednesday announced five concerts and a Taylor Swift-themed dance party as part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series.
Chreece unveils artist lineup for Fountain Square hip-hop festival
More than 80 performances are planned at eight venues when the sixth edition of Chreece is presented in August.
Dance Kaleidoscope hires Joshua Blake Carter as artistic director
Atlanta native Carter becomes the fifth artistic director in Dance Kaleidoscope’s 50-year history.
At Indianapolis 500, celebrities pick favorites of on-screen racing
‘100 Days to Indy’ TV documentary series will wrap up June 8 with a recap of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 on the CW network.
One-on-one with Indy 500 grand marshal Stephanie Beatriz
Beatriz spoke to IBJ on Saturday afternoon about her experience in Indianapolis thus far, why she accepted the role of grand marshal, escaping the political discourse for a day at the track, and more.
Pianists Association hires Concert Artists Guild executive as new CEO
In his role at the Concert Artists Guild, Chris Williams mentored emerging artists and assisted in fostering music industry connections.
C.W. Mundy receives top accolade for landscape artists
This weekend, he will receive the lifetime achievement award from PleinAir Magazine at Denver’s Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Salvador Dali imagery to be displayed at Newfields’ Lume in 2024
The Dali exhibition and a Van Gogh encore were announced during the annual meeting for the 140-year-old museum.
20 best bets for the summer concert season
Here are 20 best bets divided into four categories: how to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, how to catch artists in their prime, how to work on your bucket list and, perhaps most importantly, how to find the right price.
Ringo Starr to make first central Indiana concert appearance in 31 years
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a Beatle and as a solo artist, Ringo Starr will bring his All Starr Band to Indianapolis on Sept. 29.
Rev party at IMS gets rhythm from drummer BreezGoldz
Rev, a fundraiser for the Indiana University Health Foundation, is set for Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Trey Anastasio tops jam-themed lineup announced for All IN fest
The improvisational rock of jam bands is scheduled to reign at the second All IN festival, where Trey Anastasio and Umphrey’s McGee are on the bill.
Hollywood writers, slamming ‘gig economy,’ to go on strike
Streaming has exploded the number of series and films that are annually made, meaning more jobs for writers. But WGA members say they’re making much less money and working under more strained conditions.
With his literary star on the rise, Maurice Broaddus connects with others
The author of sci-fi and fantasy novels was hired by Marvel Comics and publisher Smart Pop to write “Black Panther: T’Challa Declassified,” scheduled to publish in January.
Gossip’s story is told in ‘Mr. Confidential’ musical set to debut in Carmel
On May 3, the Actors Theatre of Indiana will present the world premiere of the “Mr. Confidential” musical at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts. Additional performances will take place through May 14.
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre searching for first CEO, names interim chief
William Powell, a longtime business leader and arts management consultant in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio, has been appointed to lead the not-for-profit organization for the rest of 2023.
IBJ Podcast: Joel Kirk on how Indy became a musical incubator for Broadway
Kirk tells the origin story of Discovering Broadway and explains how this one-man show—at least until recently—persuaded producers and creators with international reputations to make central Indiana their workshop.
Wes Montgomery Park scoring $2.6M basketball pavilion
The park, named after the Indianapolis-born jazz guitarist, will soon be home to the city parks system’s first covered outdoor basketball courts.