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.

New show: Bruno Mars, Sept. 9 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here’s a peek at the Live Nation music venue planned west of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. My Indianapolis Business Journal colleague Mickey Shuey has details on a Ritz-Carlton hotel confirmed for next door: www.ibj.com/articles/rit...

Here comes the first #TheBeatWTTS of 2026! Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode: the Mountain Goats, Obongjayar and Indiana’s Stomach Book, Wind and Mike Adams at his Honest Weight. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social!

An Indiana-focused arts and entertainment preview for 2026: March Madness Music Festival, Jerry Lee Atwood’s western wear at the Eiteljorg, a big-screen adaptation of the Tony Kiritsis saga and nine more events & attractions. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/12-...

Sharing my Village Voice Pazz & Jop Rip-Off Poll ballot for the Top 10 albums of 2025: 10. Tunde Adebimpe, “Thee Black Boltz” 9. Wet Leg, “Moisturizer” 8. Mavis Staples, “Sad and Beautiful World” 7. Good Flying Birds, “Talulah’s Tape”

Liquor store manager expected to enter guilty plea in forged documents case that led to closure of two Indianapolis shops. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/liq...

Nice payday available to an Indiana artist: $100,000 commission offered for mural on exterior of Indiana Fever facility. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/100...

Landmark restaurant Milktooth to change name, menu concept. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/lan...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's best-of-2025 episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Snocaps, the Bug Club and Indiana’s Pat & the Pissers, Good Flying Birds and Otis Gibbs. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Pregame for tonight’s Colts game by tuning in to a special episode of “The Beat with Dave Lindquist.” It’s an all-Indiana best-of-2025 bonanza, starring Good Flying Birds, the Elms and many more. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Artists of new Suckerpunch Collective, organized by Matthew Aaron, offer a hand up to peers. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/art...

Neidhammer Coffee Co. to close amid nonprofit owner’s funding crisis. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/nei...

More than meets the eye: Newfields exhibition celebrates, critiques Rococo era. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/new...

New show: Soul Asylum, April 8 at Plainfield venue Hendricks Live.

Today's the last day you can order with priority shipping from Bookshop for guaranteed delivery before Christmas, so now's a good time to get copies of SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS for all your friends

Indiana film critics select North Central High School alum Chase Infiniti as 2025’s breakout performer and “Sinners” as the year’s best movie. 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": Silversun Pickups, @thebandjoseph.bsky.social and Indiana’s Katatonics, Corken and Holy Smokes. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Snocaps, Jeff Tweedy and Indiana’s Elm Sisters, Foosie and Otis Gibbs. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

WIBC-FM 93.1 among nine radio stations moving out of Monument Circle building. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/wib...

New shows: David Byrne, May 1-2 at Old National Centre.

Kudos to North Central High School alum Chase Infiniti, nominated this morning for a Golden Globe award in the category of best performance by an actress in a motion picture (musical or comedy) for her work in "One Battle After Another."

60 years later, Madam Walker Legacy Center remains a Christmas season stage for Rodney Stepp. A preview of tonight’s “Holiday Soul Revue,” via Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/60-...

Newly announced: Big Car Collaborative rebrands its Garfield Park campus as Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis, or CAMI. Renovated 40,000-square-foot building to open in May 2026. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/wit...

Newly announced: Billy Strings, April 24-25 at Fishers Event Center.

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": the Bird and the Bee, Sharp Pins and Indiana’s Richard Edwards, Andrew Gustin and Taylor Hall. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Breaking through: Indianapolis pastry chef Cindy Hawkins finally captures title of “dessert world champion.” Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/pas...

Film based on Indianapolis kidnapper Tony Kiritsis set for January release. Director Gus Van Sant worked in Louisville with a cast that includes Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo and Al Pacino. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/fil...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": the Replacements, Matt Hitt and Indiana's Taylor Hall, the Half Hours and Sarah Grain. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Elevated locations: Official roster of cultural districts in Indianapolis spikes from seven to 19. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/cit...

I've written about Tonic Ball for 20+ years. On Friday, I'll try an onstage role as a guest in Cara Jean Wahlers' Typewriter Accordion Band. Fellow journalists Nora Spitznogle & Marc Allan are part of the crew! B-52s covers, 7p at Radio Radio and 9:30p at Fountain Square Theatre.

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Neko Case, Yumi Zouma and Indiana’s Liv LaFluv, @carlbroemel.bsky.social and Cory Williams. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

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...