WonderRoad organizers press ‘pause’ on Indianapolis music festival
Ohio-based Elevation Festivals said its events in Indianapolis, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are on hold because of financial challenges.
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Jazz experts say music’s past can be gateway to future
Rob Dixon, Robert Montgomery and Oliver Nelson Jr. will participate in a panel discussion on the past, present and future of jazz Monday at 10 East Arts Hub in Indianapolis.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is another 70mm rarity for local Imax theater
One week of 70mm showings remain for noteworthy ‘Dune: Part Two’ run at the Indiana State Museum’s Imax theater. The theater is just one of 12 worldwide showing a 70mm print of the sci-fi movie.
IBJ Podcast: Civic Theatre’s music director, fellow BSU alum take Carpenters cabaret show to NYC
Brent Marty and Amy Rafa discuss developing “The Carpenters Project” in the Indy area, getting gigs in New York and using their connections to classic pop tunes to explore themes of love, artistry and second chances.
Summer concert season includes new events and question marks
Dozens of events are locked in for the summer concert season in central Indiana.
Dan Wakefield, Indianapolis author of ‘Going All the Way,’ dies at 91
Shortridge High School alum Dan Wakefield worked as a magazine correspondent at the 1955 Emmett Till murder trial.
Indianapolis record label helps experimental band launch new era
Nick Ohler helped Sleepytime Gorilla Museum finance a reunion album and tour before signing the band to his new Indianapolis-based record label, Avant Night.
Bold drinks, little-seen watercolors complement Salvador Dalí projections at Newfields
“Dalí Alive” opened March 3 at the Lume digital galleries, where the scent Patchouli Blanc is part of the multisensory experience.
Arts organizations will have a home at Hendricks Live! venue
Community leaders say the 600-seat entertainment venue along U.S. 40, set to open March 9, will make Plainfield a popular regional destination.
Opera converges with jazz in ‘Yardbird’ production
In his 34 years, Charlie Parker lived life on an operatic scale. The saxophone player from Kansas City reinvented an art form by bringing bebop to center stage, but behind the scenes Parker grappled with addiction and temptation. Parker’s life is portrayed in the opera “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird,” which is set to make its Indianapolis […]
For Indianapolis Children’s Choir, new home is convenient high note
The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will present a “Crossroads of America” concert March 10 at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
Homegrown NBA All-Star parties attract crowds on Saturday
Chreece, Butter, Melt and Songs for You showcase Indianapolis talent amid the international spotlight of NBA All-Star Weekend.
50 Cent joins lineup of NBA All-Star Weekend party hosts
Common, Fat Joe, Twista, Petey Pablo and Waka Flocka Flame are recent additions to the lineup of entertainers headed to Indianapolis.
New book explores feminism through the lens of 20 rock musicians
Katherine Yeske Taylor will participate in an author talk presented by Tomorrow Bookstore at IndyFringe Theatre.
Telling Indiana’s basketball story through 24 public art projects
See how to find the larger-than-life basketball murals and learn why the projects were meaningful to the artists.
NBA All-Star event puts spotlight on diverse designers
Three Indianapolis designers, along with designers from New York and Los Angeles, will participate in the “Indy Noire” fashion show Feb. 15 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Jennifer Hudson to sing during halftime of NBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis native Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Machine Gun Kelly, Shaquille O’Neal to share NBA All-Star Weekend bill
Musical performances are planned in conjunction with a special TNT “Inside the NBA” telecast at the Indiana Conventions Center.
Riley Green to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the third consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the Legends Day concert.
IBJ Podcast: Here’s what to see and do during All-Star Weekend
IBJ arts and entertainment writer Dave Lindquist talks about the All-Star Weekend schedule of concerts and other entertainment so far and explains what central Indiana residents can do to enjoy the festiities—even if they don’t have a ticket to the game.