Ole Red, a music venue and restaurant inspired by Blake Shelton, to open next year in former Tiki Bob’s Cantina and Bad Axe Throwing locations on South Meridian Street. Mickey Shuey has the details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ole...

Sun King Brewing acquires ’Shmallow whiskey, other Hotel Tango spirits. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/sun...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Lucy Dacus, Graham Coxon and Indiana’s Afterglow, Josh Gillespie and Richard Edge. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

It’s grand opening week for the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis. Details on the main building’s exhibitions, studio artists and retail storefronts at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ren...

I caught up with Taylor Hall to preview her Indianapolis Motor Speedway debut at this year's Rev event on May 2. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/rev...

John’s Famous Stew, one of the oldest restaurants in Indianapolis, offered for sale. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/joh...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Shakey Graves, Tori Amos and Indiana’s Nasty Slim, Brooke Hall and Debutants. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Net gain: Mouratoglou center in Noblesville aims to add prestige to tennis scene. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/mou...

In new book “This Vast Enterprise,” Indiana author @craigfehrman.bsky.social explores Lewis & Clark via varied and often-overlooked perspectives. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ind...

Radio icon Bob Kevoian, hall of fame co-founder of "The Bob & Tom Show," dies at 75. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/bob...

Third public meeting set for Friends of Broad Ripple Village's development plan: 6:30p April 21 at Indy Art Center. Previous Indianapolis Business Journal coverage of this topic: www.ibj.com/articles/bro...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Kurt Vile, Suki Waterhouse and Indiana’s Annie-Babie, Wick and Six Foot Blonde. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Citing a political climate at odds with their aspirations, the owners of popular Garfield Park bakery Café Babette announced plans to move to Spain and offer their business for sale. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/caf...

I caught up with one of my favorite Indiana musicians, Tad Armstrong, to talk about his tribute album that celebrates Byrds co-founder Gene Clark. The record-release show is tomorrow at Broad Ripple’s Turntable venue. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/tad...

New show: Jack White, July 21 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.

Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/big...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Allison Russell, the Bug Club and Indiana’s Real Peak, Tad Armstrong and Malingo. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Post Malone, Charles Barkley blimp, Indianapolis. #FinalFour2026

March Madness Music Festival, Tip-Off Tailgate openings delayed on Saturday because of weather; some Swish performances canceled. Visit Indianapolis Business Journal for coverage throughout the weekend: www.ibj.com/articles/fin...

Playing along: New made-in-Indianapolis platform Bounce.fm, founded by entrepreneur Jeb Banner, is a hub for music collaborators. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/mus...

Here's some good news: Sturgill Simpson will bring his Johnny Blue Skies show to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Oct. 3.

Layoffs at WRTV exceed 50 staff members, a former employee says. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/lay...

WISH-TV Channel 8 owner sheds employees after closing acquisition of WRTV-TV Channel 6. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/cir...

John Green, back at it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Dl...

Dan Dakich exiting his AM sports talk radio job. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/dan...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Courtney Barnett, Ed O’Brien and Indiana’s the Mysteries of Life, Christian Navarra and Richard Edwards. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

I caught up with tailor-designer Jerry Lee Atwood for a chat before his “Cowboy Couture” exhibition opens this weekend at the Eiteljorg. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/wes...

Playwright Lou Harry, songwriter Cara Jean Wahlers collaborate on ‘Going Solo’ play that debuts Sunday at the Chatterbox. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/pla...

The Sports Bra selects downtown Indianapolis site for its bar devoted to women’s sports. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/the...

New show: Muse, Bloc Party and the Temper Trap, July 7 at Ruoff Music Center.

Newly announced: Counting Crows to launch Indy 500 weekend by headlining Carb Day concert. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/cou...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Death Cab for Cutie, the Afghan Whigs and Indiana’s the Oracle of Lofi, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and WT Feaster. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

FCC OKs Nexstar's purchase of Tegna, but CBS4, Fox59 and WTHR won't be sibling stations for long. WTHR must be sold within two years. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/fcc...

Thursday begins with good news for Tyrese Haliburton: Culver’s to open first downtown Indianapolis location. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/cul...

I caught up last week with Courtney Kaiser-Sandler, an Indianapolis native whose music career includes recording and touring with John Mellencamp’s band and her current work teaching songwriting at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/for...

Newly announced: Curt Cignetti to drive pace car at #Indy500. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/ius...

Five artists you'll hear on tonight's episode of "The Beat with Dave Lindquist": Michael Stipe, Squeeze and Indiana’s Debutants, Gentleman Caller and Jack Ziesemer. 7p, @wttsfm.bsky.social! #TheBeatWTTS

Jim Irsay Collection auction yields dizzying bids for David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia guitars. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/jim...

Highlights from tonight’s Jim Irsay Collection auction in New York: David Gilmour “Black Strat” sells for $12.1M (obliterating previous record for a guitar); Jack Kerouac “On the Road” scroll sells for $10M; Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” sells for $9.5M.

New show: Big Thief (featuring Indianapolis native Adrianne Lenker), Aug. 11 at Holliday Park's Rock the Ruins.

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