Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Snocaps, Shudder to Think and Indiana’s Easyfields Collective, Jess Jones and Cloakroom. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

“Give the drummer some.” I served as guest host for this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast and welcomed Joshua Simonds of the Percussive Arts Society to preview the 50th anniversary edition of PASIC – scheduled this week in Indianapolis. Listen for free: www.ibj.com/podcasts#/ib...

Newly announced: Upgraded outdoor concert stage planned at Indiana State Fairgrounds, with shows planned for when the fair isn’t in session. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/upg...

"Gavin-Divergence" is upright at the intersection of Broad Ripple Avenue, College Avenue and Westfield Boulevard.

It's looking like installation day for the "Gavin-Divergence" sculpture in Broad Ripple. Here's an early glimpse at components of the polarizing artwork.

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Patterson Hood, Courtney Marie Andrews and Indiana’s Hammer & the Hatchet, Allie Jean Burbrink and Good Flying Birds. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

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Newly announced: Famed guitars and cultural artifacts of the Jim Irsay Collection to be sold during series of auctions in 2026. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/fam...

Another big day for media news in Indianapolis. Owner of WISH-TV Channel 8 announces purchase of ABC affiliate WRTV-TV Channel 6. Report developing at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/own...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Jay Som, Kishi Bashi and Indiana’s Dakota Curtis & the Dark, Sally’s Dream and Jenn Cristy. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Aroma Indian restaurant to take over former Gallery Bistro location near Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/aro...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Sugar, Courtney Barnett and Indiana's Corken, Otis Gibbs and Gregørian. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Collaborative spark: Upcoming Indiana Repertory Theatre production explores chemistry between rock ’n’ roll trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her apprentice, gospel singer Marie Knight. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/irs...

At a pair of creative economy conferences staged this week in Indiana, data proved to be the rock star. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/at-...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": the Last Dinner Party, Madi Diaz and Indiana’s Remote Controls, Brazil and Spenser. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Heavy-duty artistry: After career in metal music, Nate Olp finds second act in leather expertise. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/aft...

150 years later, a mother’s prairie diary inspires art exhibition. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/150...

Homebuilder faces theft charges related to two jobs in Zionsville. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/hom...

Downtown Indianapolis nightclub Moon Bar & Grill denied renewal of liquor license. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/dow...

Clinging to melodies: Film set to premiere Sunday at Heartland International Film Festival recounts Holocaust survivor’s critical reliance on music. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/new...

Author Sarah Layden views this weekend’s Proof festival in Indianapolis as a literary entry point. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/aut...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Todd Snider, Clifton Chenier and Indiana’s Finding Frances, Busman’s Holiday and Jennasen & Defame. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Mitski, Ratboys and Indiana’s Duke Tumatoe, Summerbruise and Taylor Hall. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Canine chronicler: Documentary premiering at Heartland International Film Festival looks back at Indiana’s inventive dog-show journalist. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/hea...

Indianapolis-based nonprofit Discovering Broadway to facilitate development of “A Beautiful Mind” musical. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

While Broad Ripple awaits a much-discussed sculpture, two existing pieces are in disrepair. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/whi...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Thundercat, Jade Bird and Indiana’s Alysa Bradshaw, Masterkey and State. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

North Central alum Chase Infiniti portrays the daughter of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in “One Battle After Another.” Infiniti’s theater family at Summer Stock Stage will present an early screening of the movie in Indianapolis. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/sum...

Have you heard about the high-fidelity listening bar coming to downtown Noblesville? I wrote about The Pretender, a concept from the founders of The Fountain Room and Clancy’s Hamburgers. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/cla...

Films starring Julia Roberts, Keanu Reeves and Sydney Sweeney highlight newly released lineup of Heartland International Film Festival. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/fil...

Indianapolis media news: Former IndyStar reporter Ryan Martin to return as executive editor. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/for...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Sparks, Juliana Hatfield and Indiana's Kara Cole, Connor McLaren and Alex Wiliams. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social ! #TheBeatWTTS

Water-themed sculpture by Zheng Lu brings art to new Elanco campus. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/wat...

At TEDSports Indianapolis conference, “Hoosiers” and “Rudy” screenwriter Angelo Pizzo lauds the long shots. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/at-...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": @thehives.com, Mavis Staples and Indiana’s Jenn Cristy, Holy Smokes and Elizabeth Lee. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Indianapolis media news: Revised noncompete clause cited in exit of 20 WISH-TV employees. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/rev...

Tomorrow night!

The Ray Bradbury Center definitely qualifies as a hidden gem of Indianapolis. The annual Festival 451 Indy opens Saturday to celebrate the “Fahrenheit 451” author and his legacy. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/iu-...

In its fifth year, Butter art fair eclipses $1.1M in cumulative art sales. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/in-...

I'm fortunate to be the moderator when Chris brings his "Such Great Heights" tour to Golden Hour Books in Indianapolis at 7:30p on 9/9!

Zoning board gives green light to placement of 30-foot-tall sculpture at Broad Ripple intersection of Westfield and College. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/bro...

Audience engagement: Debra “Fergy” Ferguson leads Carmel-based company that makes ads for major concert tours. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/deb...

I recently had the honor of catching up with an Indiana treasure, Otis Gibbs. His creative life includes his own music and sharing YouTube recollections of industry insiders. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/oti...

Complicated history fuels “Rocket Men” play that unpacks Cold War space race at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/new...

Big news for the #Butter fine art fair: Indianapolis event will expand to present a Los Angeles edition in 2026. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/but...

Swing by Golden Hour Books in Indianapolis at 7:30p on 9/9 for an author's event with Chris!

Check out the new photorealistic Tyrese Haliburton mural by artist William Minion. Commissioned by GangGang as part of its "Keepers of Culture" series, the mural occupies the west side of XG Groom Room barbershop, 417 E. Ohio St., and kicks off Butter fine art fair week.

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Paz Lenchantin, Flock of Dimes and Indiana’s Zero Boys, Ronin Ghost and Spring Term. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

A promoter’s passion: Geno Shelton celebrates 40 years of concerts and dance parties in Indianapolis. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ae-...

Chreece performers strengthen bonds before annual hip-hop festival. The Indianapolis Business Journal preview of the eighth edition of Chreece: www.ibj.com/articles/chr...