Valparaiso University selling Georgia O’Keeffe painting to spruce up dorms
“Rust Red Hills” by the famed modernist painter is estimated to be worth as much as $15 million.
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Former comedy club site is newest music venue in Broad Ripple
The Turntable venue, which has a seated capacity of 150 and a standing capacity of 400, will present Bob Schneider and Kate Nash in October.
Plans to replace downtown CSX building with hotel, concert hall given go-ahead by historic commission
The $312 million project from Boxcar Development LLC, a holding company for the Herb Simon family, was unanimously approved by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission after about a half-hour of presentation and discussion.
Indy Arts Council seeks increase in city funding for not-for-profits
The $1.3 million proposed for the Indy Arts Council will be discussed Thursday during a Parks and Recreation Committee budget hearing.
IBJ Podcast: ‘Swiftianapolis,’ 10 more can’t-miss arts events, and what they all say about Indy
Yes, the Eras Tour is a huge deal. But IBJ’s Dave Lindquist is recommending 10 more music, literary, film, visual arts and theatrical events that also speak volumes about how Indy’s entertainment ecosystem has changed.
Visual artists say Butter fine art fair has altered their career trajectories
The fourth edition of Butter, billed as “America’s Equitable Fine Art Fair,” is scheduled Friday through Sunday at the Stutz complex at the intersection of 10th Street and Capitol Avenue.
Romanus Fest artist Joshua Powell returns to his metalcore roots
Indianapolis musician Joshua Powell will showcase his fast and loud tunes Saturday as part of Romanus Fest at Black Circle Music Bar.
A&E Preview: 125+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2024-25 season
IBJ arts and entertainment reporter Dave Lindquist has scoured the calendars of central Indiana arts organizations for a list of recommendations meant to satisfy different tastes, interests and ages.
A&E Preview: Introducing Ronan Marra, the new executive director of Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Marra’s arrival marks the first time in the organization’s 37-year history that it hasn’t been overseen by one of its co-founders: Ellen Munds, Nancy Barton and Bob Sander.
Garfield Park to embrace new music series featuring Latino artists
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is scheduled for seven Sunday afternoons, beginning Sept. 1.
Dead Formats VHS Convention puts spotlight on underground cinema
Underground filmmaker John Michael McCarthy will make an auteur’s journey to Indiana this weekend, screening three of his movies on consecutive nights in association with the Indianapolis-based Dead Formats VHS Convention & Media Swap.
Tess Gunty, Maurice Broaddus among nine honored Indiana authors
The Indiana Authors Awards, administered every other year by Indiana Humanities, were announced Wednesday in nine categories.
Former Eiteljorg museum leader John Vanausdall dies at 68
John Vanausdall served as CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art from 1996 until his retirement in 2023.
New Broad Ripple mural of Mpozi Tolbert is crowdfunding campaign’s goal
In addition to bringing back the tribute to Mpozi Tolbert, organizers want to install a new mural commemorating Ron “DJ Indiana Jones” Miner.
Musician Richard Edwards adds 2 screenplays, a book to artistic output
Despite health challenges that keep him more or less homebound, Edwards has spent the past 10 years writing and recording four solo albums, not to mention executing a do-over of the final Margot album and revisiting other songs from his past.
Condoleezza Rice to speak in Indy as part of Economic Club series
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to participate in a discussion with Mitch Daniels, the former Indiana governor and Purdue University president.
‘Stranger Things’ star to teach acting, singing classes in Indianapolis
Gaten Matarazzo, known for his portrayal of brainy adolescent Dustin Henderson, will teach Aug. 16 on the campus of Butler University.
Westfield City Council rejects West Fork Whiskey’s 26-acre development plan
West Fork and M/I Homes Inc. had proposed building more than 100 town houses, a whiskey-aging warehouse, a pond, an outdoor concert venue, a dog park and more north of Grand Park Sports Campus.
IndyFringe Festival extends borders to new parts of town
IndyFringe has added White Rabbit Cabaret and Dance Kaleidoscope as venues, the festival’s first spots outside of the Mass Ave cultural district since it debuted in 2005.
Several new things to try at this year’s Indiana State Fair
With 15 new activities, more than 40 new food or drink items and nearly 20 musical artists making their debut this year, there’s plenty new to see and do, even if you’re a state fair veteran.