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.
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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.
Singer Connor McLaren is eager to share songs of ‘Innocence’
Signed to a label owned by indie rock musician Ben Kweller, Westfield High School alum Connor McLaren is poised to reach new listeners.
IBJ Podcast: Sweetwater’s Surack on selling stake in billion-dollar firm, backing Indy heliport
In this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast, Chuck Surack sheds more light on his decision to sell a controlling stake in Sweetwater and step away from day-to-day operations. And he explains the reasoning behind his desire to keep the heliport open.
As streamers cut costs, TV shows—and residuals—vanish
Over the past few months, many streaming companies have started eliminating some of their own shows from their library. It helps save the companies money but brings criticism.
Indiana Jones, Harry Potter music among highlights of Conner Prairie schedule
The 41st season of Symphony on the Prairie includes 12 performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Demolition Den to give patrons chance to smash stuff, throw axes
While a few businesses have offered axe throwing or rage rooms in central Indiana in the past several years, Demolition Den likely will be the first in Indianapolis to offer both activities in a single location.
UFC parent, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company
The deal between the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship and WWE catapults WWE into a new era, after functioning as a family-run business for decades.
Premium Blend to play among the stars during planetarium shows
Jazz quintet led by saxophone player Jared Thompson will showcase new album ‘Virtue’ at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Bryan Adams to headline this year’s Carb Day concert at IMS
Adams, who has sold more than 100 million albums and singles worldwide over the past four-plus decades, will be making his first concert appearance in Indianapolis since playing Old National Centre in 2010.