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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Carb Day concert to feature George Thorogood, Gin Blossoms
The Carb Day concert is one of three music events leading up to the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.
American Pianists Association unveils finalists for classical competition
Michelle Cann will serve as the first-ever artistic partner for the quadrennial competition presented by the Indianapolis-based APA.
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.
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.
Carmel’s Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre to revisit frontier days
February performances of “The Wild Wild West” are planned at the Florence at the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.
New 600-capacity entertainment venue in Plainfield unveils preview events
Hendricks Live, a component of the new Plainfield Civic Center, on Tuesday announced three concerts and a series of community open houses.
Activism, music share spotlight in Fannie Lou Hamer production at IRT
Maiesha McQueen will portray civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, beginning Jan. 9.
Ten entertainment and dining debuts on deck for 2024
Broadway shows, a music festival and surrealism at the Lume are new attractions planned for Indianapolis in the new year.
Ruoff Music Center tops year-end chart for tickets sold at amphitheater venues
More than 600,000 tickets were sold for $31.8 million to concert attendees at Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center in 2023, according to Pollstar magazine.
Cirque du Soleil ‘Ovo’ show sets Indianapolis dates
Tickets go on sale Dec. 18 for five Cirque du Soleil performances scheduled at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2024.
10 tours to spread holiday cheer at central Indiana concert venues
Jazz, hip-hop, rock and country styles will be represented when touring acts bring holiday shows to Indianapolis and Carmel.
Indiana podcaster revisits the many layers of ‘It‘s a Wonderful Life’
Ten-episode podcast “George Bailey was Never Born,” co-created by Bloomington resident Ray Nowosielski, will be released Nov. 21.
Comedian Nimesh Patel engages audiences on his terms
Former “SNL” writer Nimesh Patel will bring his “Fast and Loose” tour to the Egyptian Room in Old National Centre on Nov. 18.
Teresa Reynolds and band capture live sound on new album
Teresa Reynolds & the Slicktones will celebrate the release of “The Postal Recording Sessions” on Saturday at the Mousetrap Bar & Grill.
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.
Experimental musician uses AI as collaborator
Jordan Munson used AI to create audio and then fed it into a Disklavier, the modern equivalent of a player piano that relies on computer files rather than perforated paper rolls to deliver music.
Broadway star Heather Headley revisits her Indiana roots
The Grammy and Tony Award winner who attended Northrup High School in Fort Wayne will sing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
IndyFringe show explores love on the (volcanic) rocks
“That’s Hot,” a play set in Iceland starring Glickman as Helena and Matthew Walls as Rudiger, will be presented during three weekends of IndyFringe, which begins Aug. 17 and runs through Sept. 3.
Drum Corps International extends contract with city by five years
The extension was announced Thursday during the the DCI World Championships event, which began Monday and culminates Saturday with the finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.