New literary festival Proof is one for the books
The books-focused gathering scheduled for Saturday at the Harrison Center is designed to offer conclusive evidence of a thriving literary community in Indianapolis.
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Iconic bass player Marcus Miller to bring ‘whole picture’ to Indy Jazz Fest
In addition to songwriting credits with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn, Marcus Miller was a musical mentor to Wayman Tisdale.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
New report finds economic impact of $23M-plus for Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Attendance for the 2023 market was estimated at 475,000 and the market supported more than 150 jobs.
SubSurface street art festival stages comeback in Fountain Square
Twenty SubSurface artists will paint intricate, letter-based murals on five Fountain Square walls on June 8.
All IN music festival won’t happen in 2024
Across two years, the All IN festival presented Trey Anastasio, Cage the Elephant and John Fogerty at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
For Indy Jazz Fest performer Stanley Clarke, fusion is forever
Bass player Stanley Clarke will share a bill with Boney James and Sheila E when Indy Jazz Fest concludes Saturday in White River State Park.
I Made Rock ’N’ Roll initiative to launch Black music festival in Indianapolis
Cultural firm GangGang and concert company Forty5 unveiled plans for I Made Rock ’N’ Roll during a Rock the Ruins show in Holliday Park on Friday night. Organizers said the festival will be the first of its kind in the United States.
Low on funds, Indy Irish Fest canceled for this year and foreseeable future
The shortfall in resources stems from the decision to cancel the festival during the height of the pandemic in 2020.
American Indian festival returning to Hendricks County Fairgrounds
Hendricks County tourism officials are expecting thousands of visitors and dozens of vendors this summer when the county hosts one of the nation’s largest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture.
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.
Spyro Gyra to headline inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest in August
A two-day jazz festival this summer in Carmel will feature more than 30 jazz, R&B and blues acts on stages around Carmel.
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.
All IN festival builds all-star bands for ‘Super Bowl’ moments
Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz and John Oates sign on for one-of-a-kind celebration of Tom Petty’s music.
Chicken, spicy or otherwise, is hot in local restaurants
No fewer than a dozen chicken-centric restaurants having either just opened in the Indianapolis area or plan to do so soon.
Indy Chicken & Beer Festival moving to Monument Circle for 2nd year
Once again, the festival is expected to feature some of the city’s best-known restaurants and brewers, music, a wing-eating contest and other activities.
First-time Indy Chicken & Beer Festival getting big response, organizers say
A first-time downtown Indianapolis food festival featuring some of the city’s best-known restaurants and brewers is already nearly a sellout, organizers said this week.
How Swish festival pays Indy artists—rain or shine
Swish organizers are trying to bring back a sense of normalcy and financial security for local artists by guaranteeing they’ll be paid for their involvement in the downtown festival—even if the weather thwarts their plans.
Fishers bringing back summer festival with concerts, fireworks
Events will include a concert series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, a farmer’s market, 5K walk/run, car and art show, street fair, parade and fireworks.
Pandemic claims Broad Ripple Art Fair for second straight year
The Broad Ripple Art Fair is a major annual fundraiser for the Indianapolis Art Center, which estimated it lost $350,000, about 10% of its annual income, from the cancellation of 2020 event.
Carmel cancels Christkindlmarkt, ice skating due to coronavirus concerns
The two winter attractions drew more than 300,000 people to the northern Indianapolis suburb over a four-month period last winter, the city said.