A random act of kindness involving scarves has made its way to Indianapolis over the last several days. People have been sharing photos on social media and with news outlets of scarves tied around trees and light poles across the city with notes saying for passersby to take them if they are cold. It is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Preliminaries are out of the way and it’s all business from here on out for the girls competing at the 41st annual IHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships. The stakes only get higher Saturday, and after putting it all on the line Friday, several local swimmers earned the opportunity to compete in …read more.

Today event goers young and old alike are lining up to attend the first ever Wizard World Comic Con in Indianapolis. The three day event kicked off at 3 p.m. and will go to 8 p.m. tonight, offering guests a diverse array of entertainment options. Though many believe that the event is targeted only to diehard …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Dreams will become reality for swimmers and divers all around the state this weekend as teams and individuals will gather at The Nat for the 41st annual IHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving State Finals. As in years past, there are plenty of local athletes competing at the big event. Warsaw, Wawasee, Concord and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s women’s basketball team was unable to complete its furious comeback bid against No. 7 Marian on Wednesday. The first-half struggles from the Lady Lancers (13-14, 6-9 Crossroads League) proved too much for Grace to overcome in a 53-47 defeat. Grace had its third-straight game scoring less than 55 points on Wednesday, but …read more.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Indianapolis as a season option of the Broadway in Indianapolis series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis for five performances only from May 1 through …read more.

President Barack Obama will visit Indianapolis Friday, Feb. 6. He will be speaking at Ivy Tech Community College about jobs and economics. Specific information about a time and location for the campus event has not yet been announced. The President is expected to speak about the free community college initiative he announced last month during …read more.

Broadway in Indianapolis is delighted to announce that the new 2014-2015 national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play April 7 through 12 at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $28, and available in person at the Broadway …read more.

Members from the Tippecanoe Valley Future Farmers of America visited the State House Jan.27 in Indianapolis. This trip was sponsored by the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, with Orville M. Haney, Akron, organizing the events for the day. The tour consisted of discussions with legislative members on the process of legislative ventures. The FFA members met …read more.

INDOT has announced that Amtrak will continue to operate the Hoosier State Line train between Indianapolis and Chicago under a contract extension approved through April 1. The previous extension is set to expire Jan. 31. The agreement allows an extra 60 days to complete long-term contract negotiations for Amtrak to continue operating the line with …read more.

If DATSIK (born Troy Beetles) sounds more like a young rapper than one of the world’s preeminent young dubstepstars, it’s for good reason. The Kelowna, British Columbia, native grew up a hardcore rap fan that still pledges allegiance to classic Wu-Tang Clan and it permeates his dark, aggressive music. DATSIK’s future-tech dance-floor detonators exploded on …read more.

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule with its first trip to the Indianapolis Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis, Feb. 13-15. William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus: War of the Damned,” “The Legend of Hercules”), Katie Cassidy (“Arrow,” “Gossip Girl”), WWE® Divas The Bella Twins, James & …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – State lawmakers and soccer fans in Indiana have a new website available where they can get information about the new 18,500-seat multipurpose stadium proposed for downtown Indianapolis. Indy Eleven Professional Soccer today announced stadiumforindiana.com will provide Hoosiers with the latest information on what the club hopes will be a permanent home for Indy …read more.

Visit Indy is reporting that 2014 was a record-breaking year for convention and tourism business. The organization booked more than 880,000 convention and hotel room nights for future dates, the most since its founding in 1923. The results significantly exceeeded Visit Indy’s goal of 750,000 bookings. The previous record was set in 2002. “2014 was …read more.

John Tyler Christopher (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Avenger”), Neal Adams (“Batman,” “X-Men”), James O’Barr (“The Crow”) and Michael Golden (“Daredevil,” “Hulk”) headline the roster of comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis, February 13-15 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. It is the first trip to Indianapolis for Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) …read more.

Actor/social activist George Takei, urban revitalization strategist and Peabody-winning radio broadcaster Majora Carter, and journalist Michel Martin will speak at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University this spring as part of the Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. Takei will begin the series on February 16, followed by Carter (March 18) and Martin (April 2). …read more.

Indianapolis has made it onto a dubious top ten list for 2014, an article on the Daily Beast has ranked it as the number nine city in the US for number of murders. The state capitol had 135 killings last year. Indianapolis police report that is an 8 percent increase from the year before and …read more.

It’s been nearly a month since I’ve written a picks article. So, the important questions need to be asked up front. How have you survived, Kosciusko!? I was not there for you during the first two rounds of the NFL playoffs. I was not there when you needed me most for the Golden Globes picks, …read more.

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art broke its all-time attendance record in 2014. More than 161,000 guests visited the Indianapolis museum, the most in its 25 year history. The museum’s largest exhibit of 2014, a collection of Ansel Adams’ photographs, attracted nearly 88,000 visitors over its five month run making it the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s men’s basketball team upset its third NAIA Top-25 ranked opponent of the season, toppling No. 19 Marian 76-59 on Tuesday. The Lancers (14-5, 4-3 Crossroads League) won their fourth straight road contest. They also snapped a five-year losing drought in Indianapolis — a losing streak at Marian dating back to Dec. 2, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 100 block East School Street, Leesburg. Matt D. Rider reported a lock was cut to a trailer and items removed. 1:34 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 200 block South Main Street, Etna Green. Larry T. Stewart reported a battery. …read more.

By SABRINA LIST Vice President of Marketing and Communication, 500 Festival The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life for Indiana residents and visitors, today announced the organization has been approved for a specialty license plate in Indiana. Available immediately through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Hoosier motorists can …read more.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director, Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann has announced details for the 2015 Hoosier Women Artists Contest. The annual competition was established to celebrate Women’s History Month and highlight talented female artists throughout Indiana. Applications are being accepted until Friday, Feb. 27. The contest celebrates the …read more.

The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, has released its Sunday event listing for the month of January. Included is a tribute to John Coltrane’s acclaimed 1965 album, A Love Supreme. Barcelo Quartet Sunday, Jan. 11 Time: 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $10 Kevin Anker Soul Experience Sunday, Jan. 18 Time: 6–9 p.m. Tickets: $12 A …read more.

Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch took her ceremonial oath of office today in Indianapolis, which was administered by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush. She was joined by Secretary of State Connie Lawson and State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell, who also took their oaths of office. “Being chosen by the people of Indiana to serve them as …read more.

The time comes for every artist to face the daunting challenge of selecting a moniker that represents their sound, their brand and their persona. In 2012, the Indianapolis funktronica trio settled on Cosby Sweater, a pop culture reference to the flamboyant knit sweaters donned by an ‘80s sitcom star, which were later coveted by artists …read more.

Once again, the Indianapolis Zoo will host the city’s largest annual Bilingual Career Fair, sponsored by Radio Latina. A wide variety of local and regional employers will be present from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 to meet and speak with job seekers. Event to be held in White River Gardens at the Indianapolis …read more.

The 74th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy held its graduation ceremony, last evening, Dec. 23, in the south atrium of the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter addressed the graduating recruits, followed by a keynote address from William Westfall, a nationally recognized law enforcement trainer. After the keynote address the …read more.

The Indianapolis International Airport solar farm, the largest airport-based solar farm in the world, is now officially fully operational. The second phase of the project’s expansion has been completed. According to information from the project’s website, the 75 acre farm has 44,128 solar panels that are capable of producing more than 16.5 million kilowatt hours …read more.

Robert Amonette, Indianapolis, has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an 86 year old man as many as 88 times. Investigators report that he forced the elderly man to withdraw money from the bank, sometimes as often as three times in one day. The withdrawal amounts ranged from $25 to $40 or more. The victim …read more.

Police in Indianapolis have started using body cameras in a 60 day trial period to determine their effectiveness and work out issues such as staffing, storing data, how long to keep the video and who gets to request access to it. The plan is to start with 12 cameras, used primarily in traffic situations. Six …read more.

Lining the halls of the North Webster Community Center are 30 decorated trees, as part of the annual Festival of Trees at the community center. Visitors can vote for his/her favorites in the tins by each tree. While viewing is free, all the funds from voting will go to Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. The …read more.

Linkin Park will appear live in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. as part of their highly anticipated The Hunting Party Tour, featuring very special guests, Rise Against and Of Mice & Men. Linkin Park is a Grammy-Award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock band comprised of co-lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, drummer/percussionist, Rob Bourdon, guitarist …read more.

The Gaslight Anthem are pleased to announce their upcoming winter and spring 2015 headlining tour. Touring in support of its recently released album Get Hurt, The Gaslight Anthem will be making a number of appearances across North America. To celebrate the announcement of the upcoming tour, the band has released the music video for their …read more.

For the 26th consecutive year the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra continues its holiday tradition of presenting Handel’s Messiah and collecting non-perishable food items for the Mid-North Food Pantry. Concert collaborators include Christian Theological Seminary, Encore Vocal Arts, and Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Grab your score and experience the newest holiday tradition in Indianapolis. Join the ICO at …read more.

Whether it be from the films Half Baked, Con Air or You’ve Got Mail, from his very popular television series or just from a friend, you have undoubtedly heard a joke by Dave Chappelle, whether you knew it or not. He is considered by many to be the funniest man alive, if not of all …read more.

Direct from Broadway, The Illusionists – Witness the Impossible, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, will play the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 25 as part of a 30-city US tour. Tickets for The Illusionists are on sale now and available in person at the Broadway in Indianapolis Box …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – He’s not the biggest dude in his class, or even the block, but Addison Coy got to perform on Indiana’s biggest stage. Coy was one of four lucky footballers to perform at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday in the state finals of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Coy and three others in …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Looking for some family fun this season? Only a two-hour drive to Indianapolis will take you to a fabulous and entertaining place — especially during the Christmas Season. Located by the White River on West Washington Street you will find not one, but two museums joined at the hip. …read more.

Former The Voice contestant Melanie Martinez. (Photo Provided) Melanie Martinez is a remarkable 19-year-old artist from Long Island, New York – a stunning and provocative singer, songwriter and visual presence. On May 20, 2014, she released her debut EP, Dollhouse, largely collaborating with Kinetics and One Love (B.o.B), with an additional track produced with Robopop …read more.

Gavin Rossdale is good at giving directions: “The only way out is through,” he sings, pointedly, in the first single from Bush’s new album, Man on the Run. [weaver_youtube H0QqkXOIfwI rel=0] When he picked up the Bush banner again a few years ago after having left it alone for the better part of a decade …read more.

Sturgill Simpson’s latest album, Metamodern Sounds In Country Music, which continues to receive overwhelming acclaim (iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp). In support of the release, Simpson and his band—bassist Kevin Black, guitarist Laur Joamets and drummer Miles Miller—will continue their sold-out nationwide tour this fall/winter, including newly announced 2015 headlining dates. Of Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, …read more.

A new recording of favorite Christmas music is available just in time for the start of the holiday season from the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. The Best of Festival of Carols: Volume One features music heard in recent seasons at Festival of Carols, the annual holiday performances featuring the 200-voice Symphonic Choir. The CD is $20 …read more.

Folk icon Arlo Guthrie will bring the Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour for one performance only to The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre at 8 p.m. Friday, May 1. Doors open at 7 p.m. Performing for over 50,000 people in the pouring rain at Woodstock in 1969, Arlo Guthrie cemented his status as a …read more.

Damien Rice is set to embark on a nationwide tour this spring – his largest US run in nearly a decade – including stops at the Beacon Theater in New York City, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Of his live set, Billboard hails, “Spellbinding, captivating, riveting, mesmerizing, dazzling …read more.

Wick-It the Instagator and Manic Focus with special guest Magnetic and Nashawti 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 The Vogue Theatre Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Yonder Mountain String Band 8 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 28 The Vogue Theatre Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Bush with special guest Theory of …read more.

Tickets are on sale now for Dancing With The Stars Live! on stage at the Murat Theatre at Old National Center in Indianapolis. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Reserved seating ticket prices range from $29.50 to $59.50 Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s Leading entertainment show is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. …read more.

I have to be honest: My Brightest Diamond has been on my radar for a long time, but, until recently, I haven’t listened to it. Then it was announced the band would be passing through Indianapolis on the second leg of its US tour. So I listened. I got my hands on a copy of …read more.

The following is a list of upcoming events at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis Winter Pride with Luciana, JD Samson & DJ Jared Curry 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 The Vogue Theater Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14 Train, The 1975, Mary Lambert and Jake Miller 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. …read more.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback are set to embark on a massive headlining tour in 2015 in support of their eighth full-length studio album, No Fixed Address, due Nov. 17 from Republic Records. Since first landing on the scene in 1996, Nickelback have cemented themselves as one of the most commercially viable and important acts …read more.

[weaver_youtube ot1mDwend7w rel=0] Indiana-based singer-songwriter Brett Wiscons today released the video for his third single “Broad Ripple,” from his EP, 33, produced by Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish. “Broad Ripple” was shot on location at The Vogue, a quintessential Broad Ripple music venue, and was directed by Kurtis Bowersock. The song recalls a …read more.

Indianapolis-based Wabash Valley Power Association, an electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative and energy provider for Kosciusko REMC, Fulton County REMC, Marshall County REMC and many other energy cooperatives, has added another landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) generating plant to its power supply portfolio. The Clinton facility is located in DeWitt County, Illinois, and marks the 15th …read more.

Black Veil Brides have just released their fourth album Black Veil Brides via Lava/Republic Records. The album has skyrocketed to #1 on the iTunes Rock Chart, #4 on the iTunes overall album chart, and is currently top 10 on iTunes in over 20 countries. The album has been getting fan and critical acclaim alike with …read more.

GOSHEN – An exciting fall sports season for Goshen High School will culminate this weekend with state finals appearances for two of its boys sports. The boys soccer team will be competing in the Class 2-A state finals this Saturday, Nov. 1, versus Brebeuf Jesuit. The game will be held at Michael A. Carroll Track …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Lumina Foundation and several lead partners today announced that their online solutions marketplace – MoveED for Goal 2025 – has grown to include nearly 3,000 organizations since being publicly launched in April. Due in part to such rapid expansion, MoveED now features street-level mapping that showcases and connects organizations working to make post-secondary …read more.

Indianapolis – The Circle City will become the center of the tech universe later this month, when Indiana University hosts visionaries as they collaborate on the future of research and education networks. It’s all part of the 2014 Technology Exchange, taking place Oct. 26-30 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. Sponsored by advanced technology consortium …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Vogue in Broad Ripple welcomes Clayton Anderson at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, doors open at 8 p.m., as part of the Sun King Concert Series. Clayton Anderson writes and sings what he knows. He grew up in Bedford, a small town in southern Indiana and pulls a lot of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Despite a 17-7 shot advantage against Marian, Grace’s women’s soccer team needed a golden-goal winner to beat the Knights 1-0 on Wednesday. The No. 21-ranked Lady Lancers (11-3-2, 7-1 Crossroads League) clinched their fourth straight victory thanks to a 99th-minute goal from Meghan Wiles. A yellow card from the Knights (8-6-1, 4-4 CL) …read more.

The Old National Centre in Indianapolis has announced it’s lineup for the month of November. The venue has booked an outstanding selection of top artists. See below for the full calendar. The Wild Feathers With Special Guests: The Apache Relay Tuesday, Nov. 4 @ Deluxe at Old National Centre Time: 7:30 p.m. General Admission Tickets: …read more.

On Oct. 25, 2014, the capital cities of all 50 states will be inundated with residents united in an effort to put an end to police violence toward family dogs. Among those making the trek to Indiana’s “Freeze Don’t Shoot” march in Indianapolis is North Manchester native Ernie Bradley. Bradley has become very involved in …read more.

[vimeo 103977241 w=500 h=281] INDIANAPOLIS – While the Fall 2014 season is currently underway in Chicago, Midwest Fashion Week is releasing details about each event upon its return to Indy, as well as the more than 40 designers, up-an-coming, and established designers to show their collections on the runway throughout the week. While the Indianapolis …read more.

What is it about the Hoosier state that fosters such promising young musicians? Since moving here I’ve discovered a number of acts with remarkable talent who aren’t even old enough to buy a beer. My latest find is the sisterly duo of Lily and Madeleine from Indianapolis. I caught wind of them a few weeks …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will embark on his highly anticipated Neil Diamond Tour 2015, kicking off in Allentown, Pa. on Feb. 27, 2015 and ending in Denver, Col. on May 31, 2015. The tour will make a stop in downtown …read more.

Dorla Jane Miller, 76, of Indianapolis, Ind., and formally of Etna Green, Ind., and Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. She was born on Dec. 6, 1937,  in Etna Green, Ind., to Paul M. and Eva Marie (Miller) Waggoner. Dorla was a graduate of Etna …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Vogue in Broad Ripple welcomes the Misfits on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m., as part of the Sun King Concert Series for Punk Rock Night – The Official Halloween Show. At the dawn of the punk movement in April 1977, the Misfits were born from …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The 23rd annual Heartland Film Festival kicked off on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a special party and advance screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Judge.” Director David Dobkin (“Wedding Crashers”) traveled to Indianapolis in support of the film that opens wide on Oct. 10, 2014. Fans were stunned when Robert Downey Jr. made …read more.

Nearly 1,500 Special Olympics athletes from across Indiana competed in the fourth annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver Games at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Kosciusko County Special Olympic athletes competed in flag football and corn toss events at the EKS Games on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14. Lunch was provided at this day long competition …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The annual Shamrock Series was anything but a sham for the Notre Dame football team on Saturday night. The Fighting Irish met at Lucas Oil Stadium in the state’s capital to take on in-state rival Purdue for the 86th time. The visiting Boilermakers did everything in their power to keep things close but …read more.

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society’s Destination Indiana, part of the Indiana Experience, is sharing new historical Hoosier experiences with the addition of 13 new journeys to its programming at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The History Center, home of IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown …read more.

Work has begun on a new capital improvement project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds that will create a new gateway for visitors walking into the recently renovated Fairgrounds Coliseum. The Pedestrian Plaza project will slow vehicular traffic immediately in front of the Coliseum; enhance the area’s appearance; and provide new space for special activities before …read more.

John Mellencamp announced dates for his upcoming Plain Spoken tour beginning in January 2015 throughout the summer. “The Voice of the Heartland” will play 80 shows including multiple dates in the artist’s hometown of Bloomington, Indiana; Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and more. The special guest is Carlene Carter. The tour, produced by AEG Live, …read more.

Camp Moves Me, a movement offering children an invaluable camp experience, kicks-off Oct. 1, 2014. Camp Moves Me has three goals: raise money to send children to camp, encourage physical activity, and create awareness about the value of camp. All money raised will fund scholarships given by the association’s Send a Child to Camp Fund. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Due to inclement weather in Friday’s forecast, and to ensure the safety of their fans, the Indianapolis Colts have announced that their second annual Kickoff Concert, featuring Blues Traveler, has been moved to Lucas Oil Stadium. The event, originally scheduled to take place on Georgia Street, is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. this Friday, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – With a standing room only crowd of 15,250 at its home finale on Aug. 30 – the largest crowd since Sept. 5, 2009 – the Indianapolis Indians established a new Victory Field record for single-season attendance. A total of 660,289 fans enjoyed Indianapolis Indians baseball in 2014.The previous record was 659,237 set in …read more.

Philadelphia based up-and-comers Cheerleader will release their EP, “On Your Side,” on October 7 via Bright Antenna Records. To celebrate the album release the band will tour throughout the fall with a stop at the Hi-Fi in Indianapolis on Oct. 1. On the heels of a U.K. run opening for The Hold Steady, as well …read more.

(UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Delano Wilson was cancelled as of 6 p.m. This cancellation was requested by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. While the alert has been cancelled IMPD continues searching for the infant. Police say the alert for 6-week-old Delano Wilson was canceled because it had reached its “maximum audience” and extensive coverage …read more.

Fresh from a whirlwind European summer tour, Har Mar Superstar is set to co-headline a string of North American dates, including a stop at stop at the HiFi in Indianapolis on Oct. 30, this fall with Macaulay Culkin’s The Pizza Underground, a pizza-themed tribute to The Velvet Underground. “Bye Bye 17,” the fifth studio album …read more.

Tokyo Police Club, who will round out the summer performing select stops with Grouplove and Portugal. The Man, have added fall headlining dates, including a stop at the Vogue in Indianapolis, to their extensive North American tour. The Canadian run will be supported by Said the Whale, with appearances by The Pack A.D on some …read more.

Indianapolis — Guests of the Indiana Historical Society can get caught up in the fever of the Major League Baseball playoffs with Hoosiers Win the Pennant: Indiana Roots of American Baseball. The exhibition will be on display Sept. 9 through Nov. 15, 2014, in the Rose McKee Lanham Gallery at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick …read more.

Many who aspire to someday challenge Marc Marquez, Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi on the MotoGP World Championship circuit will showcase their talents at the Red Bull Mini Moto in Broad Ripple on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Held the weekend before the 2014 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Aug. 8 through 10 …read more.

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – One of Indiana’s finest 14-U softball teams shut the power off for an Ohio team at last weekend’s Midwest Regional National Championship fastpitch softball tournament. The Prospects Premier 14-U softball team, based in Indianapolis, rolled through the tournament and twice defeated the Ohio Power, 2-1 each game, to claim the championship. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Registration for the Indiana Nonprofit Summit, formerly the Indiana Governor’s Conference on Service and Nonprofit Capacity Building, is now open. Once a year, the organization hosts a gathering of nonprofit professionals for an inspiring two-day event. Hosted by SAVI Community Information System, Serve Indiana and the Attorney General’s Office, this annual conference is …read more.

Most Hoosiers would probably agree that Mother Nature can be a cruel mistress when it comes to the weather in Indiana. Recently, WalletHub, a personal finance social media network, released “2014’s Cities with the Best and Worst Weather.” Needless to say, northern Indiana did not fare so well. On the list, the western part of …read more.

First Friday Food Truck Festival presented by Leinenkugel’s Friday, August 1, in the parking lot at Old National Centre Time: 5 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $5 Ingrid Michaelson with special guest: Neulore Wednesday, August 6, at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Time: 8 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $25 advance; $28 day-of Manchester Orchestra …read more.

[weaver_youtube _vFZGn63mak rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – Following the success of the inaugural event in June, the Indianapolis Indians have announced they will give fans a second chance to share their favorite game with their favorite pets on Wednesday, August 27 at a second Bark in the Park Event at Victory Field. Packages for human and dog …read more.

Indianapolis – What do you get when you mix up a marketing genius that does video, a studio engineer that writes music, a pianist that had a successful solo career, and a cellist that does pretty much everything? The Piano Guys, a miraculous meeting of “guys” with the same intrinsic purpose – to make a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana boys and girls showed well at the NHSBCA Rising Senior Academy basketball showcase in New Castle and Indianapolis earlier this week. Games were played July 13-15 in both cities, where the Indiana boys were 2-2 and the girls 3-1 in pool play. The Indiana boys had one area player on the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2014 with a 10-day lineup in venues “All Around Town” September 11 through 20, featuring special headliner and Indianapolis native Josh Kaufman, recent winner of NBC’s hit show “The Voice.” The announcement marks the start of the festival’s 16th year and is a celebration of its year-round dedication …read more.

Featuring Dancing With the Stars’ Chelsie Hightower, Edyta Sliwinska and Hosted by Alan Thicke INDIANAPOLIS – Audience members will vote for the winning couple when Dancing Pros: Live! comes to Indianapolis on Saturday, November 8 at 6 p.m. at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 18 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – After more than 23 years together, 7 million albums, 23 million DVDs and 8 million books sold, The Wiggles have performed to millions of fans across the globe. And to put that into perspective, in the past 43 years, The Rolling Stones have done 987 shows. In 21 years – half that time …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The 12th annual IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Showcase events have been set for July 23 and July 24 at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Staged by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association with support from the Indiana High School Athletic Association, the Top 100 Showcase events are designed to give exposure to top basketball …read more.

Indianapolis – Wizard World Inc. plans to expand its schedule of pop culture conventions to a minimum of 22 shows in 2015, including at least nine new venues, it was announced today by John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. The series, which includes 16 cities in 2014, will add San Jose, Calif.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Cleveland; …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Believe the impossible! Nothing beats the experience of seeing a magic show in person, and this touring show based on the award-winning TV series offers grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers. It’s everything imaginable and performances never dreamed possible – all rolled up …read more.

NOBLESVILLE – The summer 2014 calendar at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville is packed with great acts. RASCAL FLATTS With Special Guests:  Sheryl Crow, Gloriana / Saturday, May 17 @ Klipsch Music Center TIM MCGRAW With Special Guests:  Kip Moore, Cassadee Pope, Saturday, June 7 @ Klipsch Music Center BACKSTREET BOYS, With Special Guest: Avril …read more.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – Diamond-certified album holder Journey and one of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band, kicked off the 2014 summer tour on May 15 at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, Calif. with special guest Tower of Power. The tour brings two of the iconic groups that helped define the “San …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A new popular culture convention, Indy PopCon, will be held in the Indiana Convention Center from May 30 – June 1 and attendees from all over the Midwest are invited to celebrate comic books, video games, television and movie entertainment and Internet culture. Pop Con LLC, a new business founded by a …read more.

According to Inside INdiana Business, Indianapolis will not host the 2018 Super Bowl. The National Football League team owners voted today to instead award the game to Minneapolis. The other finalist for the game is reportedly New Orleans. Inside INdiana Business reports that Indianapolis was eliminated in the second round of voting. During the bidding …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Due to the overwhelming demand and in answer to the request of thousands of fans, The Backstreet Boys have extended their In A World Like This U.S. tour to reach additional and high-demand cities in 2014. With last summer’s crowds as big as 16,000 per night, the Backstreet Boys will return to Central-Indiana …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Jesus Christ Superstar, the global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, is reimagined for the 21st century as an arena rock spectacular. The biggest ever North American arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s groundbreaking rock musical is coming to Indianapolis at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. …read more.

STATEHOUSE –State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) received the 2014 Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging Legislative Champion Award this week. “Providing assistance to our parents and grandparents – the people who took care of us for so many years – is a priority to me as a legislator,” said Rep. Kubacki. “I am honored …read more.