UPDATE: Indianapolis Opera leader bows out after less than two years
Kevin Patterson has stepped down at mid-season as general director of the struggling Indianapolis Opera and has quickly been replaced with a new leader.
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ISO sees record ticket sales, but misses budget projections
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra enjoyed several milestones during the the 2015-16 season, but a pair of unforeseen circumstances prevented its parent organization from meeting budget projections.
Arts organizations count on holiday shows to subsidize riskier programming
In the not-for-profit arts world, the bottom line is dependent on earned income, grants, philanthropic donations—and tried-and-true Christmas offerings.
Star Plaza Theatre in northwest Indiana to remain open
The owners of a 3,400-seat theater in northwest Indiana that has featured top entertainers such as Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock have changed plans and won't demolish the facility.
Evermore music event organizer says festival insolvent
The organizer for the Evermore Music Festival is telling vendors and bands that his business is insolvent and does not have enough money to fully pay them for their work on the inaugural event, which fell far short of attendance projections.
The Interview Issue: Heather Ramsey
Heather Ramsey was just looking for a place where her young vocal students could perform for their parents and grandparents when she leased a 60-year-old former machine shop in Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Now, it’s one of the region’s hottest places to see seasoned recording artists perform intimate shows.
ISO musicians agree to three-year contract with pay hike
The contract, announced Friday, is the first labor agreement the musicians have approved since 2006 to contain an overall wage increase.
Downtown music fest solidifies lineup for its debut
Organizers of Evermore Music Festival, set for three days this fall on the lawn of the American Legion Mall, hope slow ticket sales perk up.
Head of Carmel performing arts center to depart for Chicago
Over her four-year stay, Tania Castroverde Moskalenko has helped stabilize the sprawling arts organization and find a sustainable mix of programming.
Longtime nightclub known for drag shows closing
Talbott Street Nightclub, which opened in 2002 on the city’s near-north side, announced it will quit serving patrons June 25.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra earns coveted festival spot
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is one of four American orchestras chosen to perform at a festival in Washington, D.C., in 2018.
Duo disrupts Indy’s live music scene with web of related companies
Josh Baker and Craig “Dodge” Lile are considered among the most influential movers, shakers and tastemakers in the Indianapolis arts and culture community.
Ex-TV producer lining up sponsors for huge downtown music fest
Nick White has reserved American Legion Mall for the Sept. 30-Oct. 2 weekend to launch the Evermore Music Festival. He still needs sponsors. And 35 acts.
Klipsch plans biggest season in a decade
Nearly 40 headliner acts are on tap for the outdoor amphitheater, owned by Live Nation Entertainment. Recent seasons have hosted only about 30 shows.
Jazz great and IU professor David Baker dies at 84
Baker, who founded IU's jazz studies program, wrote more than 2,000 pieces of music and was nominated for a Grammy in 1979 and a Pulitzer Prize in 1973. In 2000, he was named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, the country's highest jazz honor.
Time for Three at turning point as De Pue exits
Co-founder Zach De Pue—who also serves as ISO concertmaster and principal violinist—has announced that he and the group have amicably separated.
Musicians Lily & Madeleine evolving from niche act to stardom
Seeing Madeleine and Lilly Jurkiewicz backstage before a performance, you might think they are preparing for a college talent night. But the sisters are launching a tour in support of their third album, one that could make the difference between a future as an indie niche act or a breakout success.
Vonnegut-penned work to lead Indy Opera’s new season
The Indianapolis Opera will kick off its 2016-17 season with the world premiere adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s play “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” with music by Richard Auldon Clark of Butler University.
Owner still plans rebuilding of Indiana music hall
The owner of the Little Nashville Opry site in Brown County says he's still working on long-delayed plans to rebuild the concert hall that was destroyed by arson more than six years ago.
Live Nation’s deal to buy Old National Centre unravels
The group that owns the landmark entertainment and hospitality venue in downtown Indianapolis has decided not to sell the building after Live Nation made an offer late last year.