Bret Michaels, All-American Rejects to share Carb Day concert bill
The Carb Day concert, traditionally headlined by rock acts, is one of three music events leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Ruoff Music Center discontinues season passes for lawn seating
Ending the “Lawnie Pass” promotion is one of several changes coming to the venue in its 2025 concert season.
Could Indianapolis get a casino? Lawmakers signal very early signs of support.
The Indiana Legislature would have to approve moving any existing gaming licenses or creating new ones.
IU Indy to break ground on $110M arena named for late civic leader Jim Morris
The James T. Morris Arena honors the civic leader and philanthropist who died last year at 81.
Indianapolis musicians to perform at Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match
The Indianapolis-based organization that served as creative director for 2024’s NBA All-Star Tip-Off celebration is lining up live music and art experiences for the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match.
Projected cost of Signia hotel rises by $70M, with CIB set to foot bill
All in, the cost of the redevelopment of Pan Am Plaza is expected to be about $780 million, with the convention center expansion cost covered through bonds backed by the city’s consolidated tax-increment financing district.
Introducing talent remains the mission at 37th ‘Meet the Artists’ exhibition
Overall, 24 visual artists make up the roster for this year’s “Meet the Artists” exhibition at Central Library, which runs through March.
Organizers eye 2026 return for I Made Rock ’n’ Roll festival
Organized by cultural development firm GangGang, the first I Made Rock ’n’ Roll festival featured Janelle Monáe as its headlining artist.
World Food Championships event plans encore in Indianapolis
The World Food Championships will make good on a pledge to return to Indianapolis following the event’s first visit to the city in 2024.
Simons’ downtown hotel, entertainment project gets green light for forgivable $25M city loan
Specific details for the loan, which could be forgiven if the Simon family’s development affiliate meets certain terms, are expected to be finalized in coming months.
Rock the Ruins organizers plan weekend of concerts in Broad Ripple Park
Concert company Forty5, which operates the Vogue music venue, will partner with Indy Parks to launch the two-night Broad Ripple Park Concert Series.
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert unveils DJ-producer Illenium as headliner
The infield party on May 25 will showcase Illenium and four other acts before and during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, track officials announced Tuesday.
Dinner theater planned as new attraction at Murat Shrine Center
The Downtown Dinner Theatre will occupy the Arabian Room in the northern part of the 115-year-old building that also houses the Murat Theatre and Egyptian Room.
Caitlin Clark gives stamp of approval to Indiana Fever’s offseason moves
Clark on Monday gave a ringing endorsement to the roster moves announced by the Fever this month.
Westfield City Council approves Grand Universe development plan
Plans call for the proposed $1.2 billion development east of Grand Park Sports Campus to include a full-dome planetarium, hotel, retail, offices and multifamily housing.
WonderRoad organizers on opposite sides of lawsuits; no music on horizon
Elevation Festivals LLC produced WonderRoad in Indianapolis, WonderStruck in Cleveland, WonderBus in Columbus and WonderWorks in Pittsburgh.
Revised Indiana casino bill calls for study on best locations
Efforts to move the gaming license for one of Indiana’s underperforming casinos have stalled this year, but a newly filed bill seeks to carry momentum into future legislative sessions.
Conversion of downtown’s King Cole building into hotel set to resume
Historians have extended an expired certificate of appropriateness for the long-delayed redevelopment of the historic office building just south of Monument Circle.
State of Tourism: Indianapolis secures pair of medical conventions, sets annual records
Ahead of its annual State of Tourism event, Visit Indy detailed the city’s record-breaking 2024 and announced new additions to the convention roster expected to bring thousands more visitors to the Circle City.
Simon reports eight-year high in shopping mall occupancy rates
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc., the largest owner of malls in the United States, said it signed a record number of leases in 2024.