Turnpike Troubadours among first acts scheduled at new Fishers arena
The 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center is scheduled to open in November at the Yard at Fishers District, southeast of Ikea.
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Indianapolis to host global semiconductor conference
The first semiconductor-focused conference of its kind in the Midwest will convene industry leaders and public officials in Indianapolis in 2025, the governor announced Tuesday.
Revival of Taste of Indy festival planned at White River State Park
Taste of Indy, returning after a five-year hiatus, will showcase restaurants such as St. Elmo Steak House, Iozzo’s Garden of Italy and Chicken Scratch.
IBJ Podcast: WWE bringing three marquee pro wrestling events to Lucas Oil Stadium
We’re giving host Mason King a break and turning the podcast microphone over to IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist and tourism reporter Mickey Shuey, who dive into the details of a first-of-its-kind deal between WWE and Indy.
Indianapolis on deck to host major WWE events, including first WrestleMania since 1992
World Wrestling Entertainment is close to an agreement with the Indiana Sports Corp. to present several events in Indianapolis over the next few years—including its flagship WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and Summerslam shows—according to sources familiar with the deal.
Juneteenth concert plans to wake up the echoes of Indianapolis blues
Scrapper & Skelton will perform as part of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert” at Indiana Landmarks Center.
Former Westfield library building to become school district event center
The Westfield City Council this week unanimously approved a plan to renovate and convert the 32,000-square-foot former library at 333 W. Hoover St. into the $15 million Westfield Washington Schools Event Center.
Indiana to host its second Global Economic Summit
Far-off dignitaries and business leaders will gather in Indianapolis this week for the state’s second Global Economic Summit, which begins Thursday.
Five artists selected to create visuals for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
The All Lanes Lead to Indy Art Project will showcase work by Monroe Bush, Joy Hernandez, Mary Mindiola, Kyng Rhodes and Lucie Rice.
Edgerrin James among honorees announced for Indiana Black Expo corporate luncheon
Pacers CEO Rick Fuson, journalist Soledad O’Brien and actor Leon Robinson also will receive awards at the June 28 event.
NASA hopes to gather data on sun during eclipse totality at IMS
With more than 50,000 attendees, IMS is expected to be an epicenter for “citizen science” during the eclipse’s totality.
Area hotel rooms scarce, expensive ahead of Monday’s eclipse
The astronomical event—the only that will pass through Indianapolis for 129 years—has led to a virtual sellout of the downtown Indianapolis hotel supply for Sunday night, with most other rooms throughout Marion, Hamilton and Johnson counties fully booked.
Ramp Fest celebrates a wild onion and supports three causes
The street festival in Windsor Park will benefit the Culinary Crossroads Chef Greg Hardesty Scholarship, ACLU of Indiana and Flanner House.
Solar eclipse might change some voting registration deadlines in Indiana
Monday, April 8 is the day of the highly anticipated North American total solar eclipse. It’s also the deadline to register to vote in Indiana’s upcoming Primary Election.
Indiana alcohol regulator advises businesses, communities to prepare for eclipse festivities
Indiana’s alcohol regulator on Monday told Hoosier businesses and local units of government alike to get applications in for eclipse-specific celebrations.
Holcomb signs eclipse emergency response order
Officials anticipate “widespread and significant impact” on Indiana’s “critical infrastructure systems,” including for communication, emergency response and transportation, according to the order.
‘Iron Chef America’ winner announced as Rev celebrity chef
Beau MacMillan defeated Bobby Flay in a 2006 “Iron Chef” challenge and co-hosted Food Network show “Worst Cooks in America.”
NBA could see deeper relationship with Indy after All-Star hosting ‘success,’ exec says
The NBA could explore bringing more events to Indianapolis in coming years following what the league considers to have been a successful All-Star Weekend that drew more than 190,000 people.
After All-Star showcase, what’s left for Indy to host?
While Indianapolis hasn’t yet exited the haze of NBA All-Star Weekend, local sports and tourism officials are already pondering what comes next.
Companies hope to turn All-Star fans into customers with retail pop-ups, activation sites
Dozens of companies will be promoting their brands and rolling out new merchandise at NBA All-Star Weekend events, including Under Armour, AT&T, Google, Kia, Starry, Lids, State Farm, Converse and Skims.