Professional women’s volleyball team to play home games at new Fishers arena
The Indy Ignite, a member of the Pro Volleyball Federation, are set to play next year at the $170 million, 8,500-seat Fishers Event Center.
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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.
Foreclosure suit filed against owner of Wilshaw hotel property
Officials with the town of Speedway, which is not named in the lawsuit, said they are “carefully monitoring” the situation and in communication with the developers on the matter.
Restaurant brings ‘Juicy Lucy’ cheeseburger concept to Mass Ave
Mass & Belle Taphouse is serving stuffed cheeseburgers at the former location of Rooster’s Kitchen, which closed at the end of 2023.
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.
Lebanon fieldhouse hosting first tournaments following opening this month
The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse opened Feb. 9 and features eight basketball courts, 12 pickleball courts, one turf field and pitching and hitting tunnels.
Photo gallery: NBA All-Star Weekend draws to close with events, record-setting game
Visitors and residents took part in the final day of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, with thousands flocking to the Indiana Convention Center for Jr. NBA events and Crossover, followed by the NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Derek Schultz: Indianapolis shines despite NBA All-Star Game’s mixed reviews
Over three days with the basketball world watching, Indianapolis still lived up to the hype, even if the game itself did not.
Black clothing designers take up shop at Circle Centre for NBA All-Star Weekend
Among the mall’s 20 pop-up stores this weekend were two shops showcasing Black clothing designers.
Bird, Catchings, Rose, Miller among honorees at Legends Brunch
The brunch—held on Sunday before the All-Star Game and one of the tougher tickets to get over the course of the weekend—brought together more than 150 former NBA and WNBA players and some of the greatest ever, including Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins and Oscar Robertson.
‘It was kind of chaotic.’ More than 1,000 waited over an hour to enter NBA fan experience.
The Rob Klepper family from Brownsburg was among more than 1,000 people caught in the extended line, an IBJ reporter estimated. By 4:30 p.m., organizers were able to clear the logjam and get people inside.
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.
Haliburton is Indy’s focal point in All-Star hosting gig
The All-Star Indy 2024 host committee and NBA All-Star Weekend organizers are capitalizing on the Indiana Pacers’ point guard’s rising popularity.
Photo gallery: NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off in Indy
NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off Wednesday with a Tip-Off celebration, Q&A with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the first looks at the Crossover fan event.
NBA All-Star Weekend begins with salute to Oscar Robertson
The Tip-Off event at Bicentennial Unity Plaza recognized Oscar Robertson’s legacy and set a festive tone for three days of NBA All-Star activities in Indianapolis.
NBA chief Adam Silver praises Pacers, local organizers ahead of All-Star Weekend
Speaking during an Economic Club of Indiana luncheon at the Indiana Convention Center, Silver said the partnership exhibited by city and state leaders when Indianapolis hosts big events is “different” than what’s found in other markets around the league.
50 Cent joins lineup of NBA All-Star Weekend party hosts
Common, Fat Joe, Twista, Petey Pablo and Waka Flocka Flame are recent additions to the lineup of entertainers headed to Indianapolis.
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.
Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu is All-Star matchup that was long time coming
Two players known for their 3-point shooting ability, the WNBA’s Sabrina Ionescu and the NBA’s Stephen Curry, will go head-to-head Saturday in a 3-point contest at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Basketball journalists say Indianapolis can earn high marks for All-Star efforts
Although TV ratings for the NBA All-Star Game are trending downward in the United States, a global audience will be watching.