Dance Kaleidoscope’s David Hochoy to retire after 32 years in role
Hochoy, Dance Kaleidoscope’s artistic director since 1991, helped the company establish its studios at Circle City Industrial Complex.
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Funding perpetuates surprises at city’s most unusual venue
In September, music and art venue Healer received one of 10 Power Plant Grants distributed by Indianapolis-based Big Car Collaborative and funded by New York’s Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Q&A with Benedict Polizzi, an Indy comedian just getting started
Polizzi, 31, started making videos on TikTok last year, which caught the attention of the producers of HBO Max’s “FBOY Island,” a kind of self-parodying, in-on-the-joke reality TV show.
In Irvington, the thrills of Halloween are back
For the first time since 2019, all components of the eight-day Historic Irvington Halloween Festival are back on the schedule.
Nickel Plate Arts considering former hardware building in Noblesville as space for artists
The not-for-profit organization is looking into using the 134-year-old Lacy Building at 848 Logan St. for artist studio spaces, workshops, classrooms and event space.
With restaurant added, Hi-Fi music venue can cater to younger crowd
By simply cutting a doorway to connect two businesses in Fountain Square, the owners of the Hi-Fi music venue intend to alter the concert landscape of Indianapolis.
Andy Warhol, Prince at center stage in Supreme Court copyright case
Despite the light nature of the arguments at times, the issue is a serious one. A range of high-profile organizations stressed the importance of the decision, including The Motion Picture Association, prominent museums and the creators of “Sesame Street.”
New CEO says Newfields has a role to play in cultural renaissance
Colette Pierce Burnette sees her hiring as the new president and CEO of Newfields as an example of the difference between equality and the more modern progress toward equity, or the practice of providing fair access and opportunities.
Owners of Hi-Fi music venue will open Fountain Square diner
At Easy Rider Diner, former Delicia chef Ricky Martinez plans to add Southwestern accents to brunch-inspired comfort food.
Whole lotta zeros: Apple Music crosses 100M song barrier
Apple Music says the milestone cements it as the world’s largest catalog of music, more than YouTube Music’s 80 million songs, Spotify’s 82 million tracks and podcasts, and Amazon Music’s 90 million songs.
IBJ Podcast: GangGang’s founders on promoting art, equity and Indy culture
In just two years, the arts and culture startup known as GangGang has become one of the most influential and active producers of events in Indianapolis, promoting the creative economy and the concept of equity.
Modern music careers are built on online fan data
Thanks to online analytics, musicians and their management teams aren’t clueless about what listeners take or leave.
New Gainbridge Fieldhouse galleries depict ‘The Art of the Game’
Work by 22 artists is intended to provide fresh context to the story of basketball in Indiana and Gainbridge Fieldhouse itself.
Josh Kaufman readies new songs for a cozy setting
Past winner of televised talent search ‘The Voice’ says he’s more comfortable pursuing art than entertainment.
Elite piano and violin competitions aim to raise local awareness
Once every four years, the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and the American Pianists Association jazz contest share space on the city’s arts calendar, but many Indianapolis-area residents are unaware that the city hosts the events.
From Aretha Franklin to Outkast: Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Tonic Ball will feature Indiana musicians performing songs popularized by Aretha Franklin, Outkast, Jimi Hendrix and Taylor Swift.
Regal Cinemas parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Cineworld had built up $4.8 billion in net debt, not including lease liabilities. The company, which has about 28,000 employees, previously said that its admissions levels have recently been below expectations.
Art sales during second Butter fair at Stutz top $250,000
The Labor Day weekend event organized by cultural development firm GangGang grew from its 2021 debut, and four Indiana institutions acquired artwork to add to permanent collections.
Fairgrounds music festival aims to build new traditions at historic site
The first All IN Music & Arts Festival will feature multiple acts across three stages at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday.
Kenny Aronoff to anchor Jim Irsay’s all-star band at stadium
Music fans have the rare chance to catch John Mellencamp, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt and Ann Wilson perform for free in Indianapolis.