IU Indianapolis professor uses AI tool to create opera
“Lexia: An AI Opera” was created in collaboration with the AI-powered tool Avatar, developed by IU Indianapolis faculty members Scott Deal and Jason Palamara.
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Electric violinist Cathy Morris leads nonprofit to give ‘big hug of arts’
Arts with a Purpose takes performing arts and visual arts to audiences who lack access to or can’t afford similar experiences.
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IBJ Podcast: Dave Lindquist previews can’t-miss entertainment in 2025
IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener sat down with IBJ’s arts and entertainment reporter Dave Lindquist to find out what’s on the docket this year in entertainment.
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Indiana bands and solo artists will span the globe in 2025
Rapper Mark Battles and soul band Durand Jones & the Indications are two Indiana acts planning to perform overseas in 2025.
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Butler University’s Clowes Hall to expand with 1,200-capacity ballroom
The Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom, an 11,000-square-foot venue expected to open in 2027, will be built on the east side of Clowes Hall.
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Articles
Commission gives positive feedback on ISO’s Hilbert Circle Theatre plans
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presented its renovation plan Wednesday night in a preliminary review by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, which has purview because both the interior and exterior of Hilbert Circle Theatre are protected as historically significant.
Indoor concert venue planned to succeed Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi Annex
Concert company MOKB Presents announced plans Monday to open a 1,200-capacity venue in early 2026 at the former site of Well Done Marketing in the Murphy Arts Building.
Ron Sexton recordings showcase the best of ‘Donnie Baker’ and more
The new two-CD set serves as a posthumous celebration of ‘Bob & Tom Show’ comedian Ron Sexton, who died in July 2023 at age 52.
Leading Indiana Wind Symphony is new adventure for Purdue bands chair
The Indiana Wind Symphony’s new music director isn’t planning a solemn future for the Carmel-based ensemble made up of 80 musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
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.
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.
Fishers Event Center schedule filling up ahead of November opening
Violinist Lindsey Stirling and an ice performance by Cirque du Soleil have been added to the schedule at the new 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center, venue managers announced this week.
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.
‘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.
New Harmony Project brings together 8 theater companies for PlayFest Indy
Readings of plays are planned at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center, Indianapolis Repertory Theatre, Storefront Theatre and Fonseca Theatre.
Theater company to launch with story of trailblazing Black woman who played pro ball in Indianapolis
“Toni Stone,” a play based on a woman who joined the roster of Negro League baseball’s Indianapolis Clowns in 1953, will serve as the debut production of the Indianapolis Black Theatre Co.
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.
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, is first band announced for Indiana State Fair
Founded in 1991, Dogstar is a California trio that includes “John Wick” and “Matrix” star Reeves on bass guitar.
Tribute acts are more prevalent than ever on the concert calendar
The singers and bands who replicate performances of chart-topping artists encounter cheers or sneers as a polarizing segment of the music industry, but they’re having no problem finding work.
Black Light project nurtures infrastructure for live theater
“Voices of the Avenue” will debut May 31 at the District Theatre as the second of six Indiana Avenue-themed productions made possible by a $350,000 grant from the New York City-based Mellon Foundation.
Monsterz Inc. store is latest brainchild of costume maker Jess West
Monsterz Inc. opened in March as a costume store, artist workshop and event venue on the first floor of the Historic Irvington Lodge.
Overlooked history inspires festival focused on Black rock music
White musicians are synonymous with many eras—including rockabilly, British Invasion, psychedelic, singer-songwriter and punk—but Black artists have been there from the beginning.