Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band and Megan Moroney announced for free Final Four concerts in downtown Indianapolis. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/twe...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Metric, Cold War Kids and Indiana’s Molly Milton, Joe Cripe and Hailee Richmond. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

The final cue has been chalked at Old Pro’s Table, a Broad Ripple sports bar that debuted in 1990. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/bro...

Newfields executive Jonathan Berger joins staff of arts and culture multimedia startup Destination Indy. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/new...

ABA nostalgia is back in fashion for Lana Sports, an Indianapolis-based company that partnered with @homefield.bsky.social to launch 55 T-shirt and sweatshirt designs celebrating bygone teams. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/aba...

What’s in a nickname and motto? “Speed City” and “INDY: I’m Not Done Yet” attempt to reframe the marketing of Indianapolis. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/spe...

Artist-author Micah Johnson, who played baseball at Indiana University and for three MLB teams, created four “Aku” sculptures taking up permanent residence this weekend in Plainfield. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/pla...

Big news at the intersection of three towering songwriters: Otis Gibbs is the director of new documentary "A Love Letter to Handsome John," in which Todd Snider shares stories about John Prine. April 3 screening in Indianapolis: otisgibbs.com/a-love-lette...

Indy Pride unveils kickoff concert starring Tash Sultana and a festival return to White River State Park. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Guided By Voices, Hurray for the Riff Raff and Indiana’s Malingo, Lost Anchor and Chris Wolf. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social ! #TheBeatWTTS

Family ties: Chef Jonathan Brooks celebrates matriarchs as Milktooth evolves into Arlene’s. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/che...

Family ties: Chef Jonathan Brooks celebrates matriarchs as Milktooth evolves into Arlene’s. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/che...

Despite Chase Infiniti being snubbed in the best actress category, North Central High School still can claim an Oscar nominee this year. Steve Pinder made the highly entertaining short “Jane Austen’s Period Drama.” Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/nor...

Only at Indianapolis Business Journal: Newfields to close The Lume digital galleries at Indianapolis Museum of Art. Details: www.ibj.com/articles/new...

Hotel Tango Whiskey sells its tasting room, event center businesses in Fletcher Place. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/hot...

Riviera Club calls on members to pay extra $1,500 fee to keep facility open. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/riv...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Chvrches, Jill Scott and Indiana’s American Beech, Kara Cole and Connor McLaren. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Last hurrah: Jim Irsay’s pop-culture memorabilia will be together for the final time at upcoming Christie’s auctions. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/jim...

Time for transparency: Independent music venues want the public to be aware of financial challenges. One example of help: Punk rock bands organized a Feb. 26 benefit show at State Street Pub. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/sma...

Time for transparency: Independent music venues want the public to be aware of financial challenges. One example of help: Punk rock bands organized a Feb. 26 benefit show at State Street Pub. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/sma...

Last hurrah: Jim Irsay’s pop-culture memorabilia will be together for the final time at upcoming Christie’s auctions. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/jim...

As the Winter Olympics reach a crescendo, meet the audio engineer who works on NBC telecasts without leaving his Indianapolis studio. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/aud...

Indiana is driving toward a deal with the Chicago Bears for a stadium in Hammond, my Indianapolis Business Journal colleague @mazman.bsky.social reports: www.ibj.com/articles/hou...

Indy 500 Snake Pit concert unveils DJ-producer Zedd as headliner. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

Three nights at Deer Creek.

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Kevin Morby, Shakey Graves and Indiana’s WT Feaster, Greg Ziesemer and Pots of Pink. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Newly announced: A pair of Johnny Socko reunion shows. The band will perform April 17 at Bloomington's Bluebird and April 18 at Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis. vimeo.com/1163120541/3...

Generating buzz: Popular tea and coffee destinations invigorate Kennedy-King intersection. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/pop...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Mitski, Friko and Indiana’s Tad Armstrong, Joe Cripe and Rapture. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

We reach the 5th anniversary of “The Beat with Dave Lindquist” tonight. After showcasing more than 240 different Indiana artists, we keep rolling this week with Shelby Kelley, Russ Baum and Andy West. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

WIBC accused of sidelining on-air personality Rob Kendall in contract stalemate. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/wib...

Just Pop In! owners announce plans to close Broad Ripple location. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/jus...

Opendate, an Indianapolis-based software firm focused on concerts and other live events, lands $14 million in growth capital. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

If your schedule is open, why not check out tonight’s episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist"? We’ll have the latest from They Might Be Giants, Al Green and Indiana’s Richard Edwards, Passing Roadkill and Elizabeth Lee. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Is this a golden era for indie rock in Indiana? Meet Good Flying Birds, Summerbruise and Holy Smokes – three bands recently signed by national labels. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

Persistent belief: IU football fans’ faith rewarded with #CFBPlayoff national title in Miami. Details at @ibjnews: www.ibj.com/articles/iu-...

Before kickoff tonight, why not spend a few minutes with “The Beat with Dave Lindquist”? We’ll have new music from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Sault and Indiana’s Gentleman Caller, Wesleigh and Sweet Pea. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

“It’s a win-win”: Indianapolis-based attorney Brandon Yosha played football for the University of Miami before earning degrees at IU. His thoughts on tonight’s championship game and other #CFBPlayoff updates at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/liv...

On Sunday, IU fans took over a downtown Miami concert venue, where President Pam Whitten said the football Hoosiers are just part of the school’s overall winning streak. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/whi...

As Indiana University football fans descend on Miami, Curt Cignetti says there’s still room on the bandwagon: “If you’re not sure you can make it down, find a ride.” Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

I've somehow wound up in Miami, writing about Indiana University football fans for the Indianapolis Business Journal. I'm feeding our blog with items – including how John Mellencamp feels about the jock-jam resurgence of "Hurts So Good." Details: www.ibj.com/articles/liv...

Jason Wilber, the Bloomington-based guitarist who backed John Prine onstage for more than 20 years, told me about Prine’s tunes carrying the Songwriters Hall of Famer’s legacy in a new tribute concert film. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/joh...

I caught up with Mark Cuban for an email interview before Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game. He sums up his IU donations as a belief in cutting-edge “CigGPT.” Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/mar...

New show: For the first time since 2005, John Mellencamp will headline a show at Ruoff Music Center. A newly announced greatest hits tour will visit the Noblesville amphitheater on July 18.

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Heavenly, Pinkshift and Indiana’s Adam Graahs, Carl Broemel and Isolation Drills. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

New show: Sammy Hagar, June 14 at Ruoff Music Center. His band includes Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Indiana icon Kenny Aronoff.

"Dead Man's Wire," which dramatizes the 1977 Tony Kiritsis saga in Indianapolis, opened on 14 screens. It averaged $2,500 per screen Sunday, topping the latest "Avatar" ($1,729) and "Marty Supreme" ($838), per Box Office Mojo. "Dead Man's Wire" goes into wide release next week.

I visited the IBJ Podcast to chat with Mason King about what's ahead in 2026, including the March Madness Music Festival, Jerry Lee Atwood’s western wear at the Eiteljorg and a big-screen adaptation of the Tony Kiritsis saga. Listen for free: www.ibj.com/podcasts#/ib...

Connecting “Dead Man’s Line” to “Dead Man’s Wire”: How an Indianapolis documentary informs Hollywood’s new dramatization of the Tony Kiritsis case. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/doc...

50 years ago today: "Garfield" precursor "Jon" debuts in Indiana newspaper The Pendleton Times.