INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana State Fair’s newly renovated Coliseum will host six musical performances and one comedian in its return as the fair’s headline concert venue for the first time since 1985. A $63 million renovation has transformed the building into a modern entertainment facility like few others in the country. The Coliseum Concert …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – May events at the Old National Centre, 502 North New Jersey St., Indianapolis: WANDA JACKSON Thursday, May 1 @ Deluxe at Old National Centre Time: 9 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $22 ADV / $27 DOS FIRST FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY LEINENKUGEL’S Friday, May 2 @ Old National Centre Parking Lot Time: …read more.

Ashley Helfers, a senior at Wawasee High School, was named as one of 36 Indiana Academic All-Star Regional Honorees through a program produced by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Helfers was honored at a banquet April 16 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Grammy Award–winning, multi-platinum selling trio Nickel Creek — Chris Thile (mandolin/vocals), Sara Watkins (fiddle/vocals), and Sean Watkins (guitar/vocals) — officially reunites for the first time since its 2007 self-described “indefinite hiatus” with a new album, “A Dotted Line.” The band is touring the U.S. in support of the Eric Valentine–produced album, with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Four teams were granted basketball immortality on Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as the 104th Annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships tipped-off. It was a day full of the very best that the state had to offer in boys hoops with some of the state’s top recruits being put on display as …read more.

[weaver_youtube dSqVLw6rvvk rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a long way from Westview High School to Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 173 miles to be exact. The ride down for the Westview Warrior basketball team was probably exciting, nerve-racking and nauseating all at the same time. Earlier this week the Warriors made the trip down with hopes of returning …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Top senior boys basketball players from the 2013-2014 season have been invited to participate in the 27th annual Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Senior Boys Workout. They were selected from approximately 1,600 senior players statewide. Ten players that will participate in the 2014 IHSAA State Finals highlight the list of the Top 60 …read more.

That’s right, Bra-Nick-tology. If President Obama can have Barack-otology or whatever ESPN is calling it, then I can certainly have my own made-up word. Take that, POTUS! Anyways, this is a very special edition of Nick’s Picks where I will break down my picks for the NCAA Tournament. I usually do quite well with these …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today announced that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Sammy Hagar and the reggae rock trio Sublime With Rome will headline the Coors Light Carb Day concert on Friday, May 23. The concert is set to deliver an exciting mix of rock, reggae, alternative rock and hip hop. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Thursday, the state of Indiana passed new tax cuts, provided the first-ever state funds for quality pre-kindergarten education for low-income children, and invested $400 million in roads and bridges. These achievements, along with measures to improve Indiana’s workforce and offer a tax credit for adoptive parents, top a long list of legislative …read more.

[weaver_youtube M2cbNW-3nnc rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – The state’s best swimmers and divers gathered at the IUPUI Natatorium on Saturday afternoon for the 2014 IHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving Championships. For the second year in a row it was the Chesterton Trojans that took home the top prize, scoring 240 points to beat out Avon (198) for …read more.

[weaver_youtube SblkQJQTk1c rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – The moment that the Warsaw boys swim team has worked for all season finally arrived on Friday night. The IHSAA Boys State Finals began with the prelims at The Natatorium at IUPUI. The season came to an end for several Tiger swimmers but two, juniors Jayden Parrett and Spencer Davidson, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  – “Memphis,” the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, shows at Clowes Memorial Hall April 1 through April 6. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $28. “Memphis” takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated ’50s, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The warm and fuzzies of sectional glory has officially worn off. Warsaw has some time to make up this weekend. The Tigers boys swimmers earned the right to swim another week after barnstorming its own sectional last Saturday, winning nine of the 12 events to punch automatic tickets to the IHSAA Boys Swimming …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will conclude its 77th season with a one-night performance of Benjamin Britten’s choral-orchestral composition War Requiem at 8 p.m. on May 3, at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Among the most challenging musical selections of classical repertoire, the piece rarely is performed due …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS –  It’s official. The one and only Cher will kick off her “Dressed To Kill” 49 city North American Tour in Phoenix on March 22 with stops in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Las Vegas, and other major markets, including Indianapolis. The show will visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis at 8 p.m. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Opera is teaming up with the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St., for an experience blending live music, film and a unique take on the wild west. The museum events will culminate with Indianapolis Opera’s production of The Girl of the Golden West on March …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Valparaiso’s Clay Yeo has been honored following his clutch performance in the Crusaders win over Oakland on Sunday afternoon. Yeo, a former standout for Triton, has been named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week. Yeo, who had played just three minutes over Valpo’s last three games entering Sunday and did not play …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – On May 3, 2014, the Pink and Blue for Two breast and prostate cancer awareness charity, will be joining forces with the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. PB42 will lead a “walk within the Mini” to help promote and raise awareness for their organization. Known for her role as Sandy in “Grease,” Olivia Newton-John …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that its newest arena show, Varekai, will perform in Indianapolis at Bankers Life Fieldhouse from July 24- 27, for six performances only. After 11 years of touring the world under the blue and yellow Big Top, Varekai begun a new adventure this past December touring the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The supernatural power of love is taking Indianapolis by storm as the new Broadway and West End musical Ghost The Musical, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, opens at Old National Centre March 4-9. Tickets start at $28 and are available in person at the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 …read more.

Lake City Bank announced today that it has opened its second office in the Indianapolis market, at SR 37 and 131st Street in Fishers. The bank will celebrate with a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, Jan. 23. “Our commitment to the Indianapolis market continues to grow,” Michael Kubacki, chairman and chief executive officer, commented. “We opened …read more.

Visit Indy announced the National Rifle Association has chosen Indianapolis for its 2014 national convention. The April 25-27 convention, pegged to be the largest convention in the state’s history, is expected to bring 77,000 visitors and have an economic impact of $55 million. According to Visit Indy’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications Chris Gahl, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis has announced a summer season including nine country artists: Rascal Flatts with Sheryl Crow and Gloriana – Saturday, May 17 Tim McGraw with Kip Moore and Cassadee Pope – Saturday, June 7 Brad Paisley with Leah Turner and Charlie Worsham – Thursday, June 19 Lady Antebellum with Billy …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer is headed to Indianapolis today with mayors from around the state to discuss a plan by Gov. Mike Pence to phase out the personal property tax on businesses. Pence said the plan is a key part of his agenda this legislative session, but Thallemer told the Warsaw Common Council Monday night, “It …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Performing together for this weekend only, Fareed Haque and Tony Monaco Trio are playing at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17-18, at The Jazz Kitchen. Voted “Best World Guitarist” by Guitar Player Magazine in 2009, Fareed Haque’s music is “classical and jazz, East and West, the future and …read more.

After nearly four hours of testimony regarding Indiana’s controversial proposal to amend Indiana’s constitution and a companion bill that defines marriage, the House Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on the matter. House Joint Resolution 3 would amend Indiana’s constitution to permanently ban any and all protections for same-sex couples and their families. The proposed amendment calls …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon isn’t just for runners or walkers. Everyone is invited to the 500 Festival Post Race Party to cheer on the thousands of participants as they cross the finish line and take part in the festivities throughout Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis. In an effort to continue to enhance …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Despite hosting a playoff game this weekend, there is a possibility that the Indianapolis Colts may be blacked out locally on television. The reason: over 4,500 tickets are still available for the game as of Thursday morning according to a Colts team spokesman. The game scheduled for 4:35 p.m. Saturday against the Kansas …read more.

Erin Thornburg Hartley, Syracuse, and Doug Hartley, North Webster, were married at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 2013, at the Indianapolis Art Center. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Cynthia Thornburg, Syracuse. The bridegroom is the son of Andy and Mary Hartley, North Webster. The ceremony was a double-ring ceremony with 100 guests present. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Three area high schools were issued great news among its football programs as the Associated Press issued its All-State football picks for the 2013 season. Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw and Wawasee all had players named to the AP lists, which issued First-Team and Honorable Mention selections for all six classes of football teams. In …read more.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Arts Council of Indianapolis encourage fans to participate in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis Trophy Design Project, which will create the winner’s trophy for the inaugural IndyCar Series road race on the IMS road course on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Fans should visit www.ims.com/trophycontest to submit an entry and …read more.