INDIANAPOLIS – Professional hockey is coming back to the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Indiana State Fair Commission has approved an agreement with Indiana Hockey Club, LLC, an ECHL expansion franchise that will become an anchor tenant for the fairgrounds’ newly renovated Coliseum and begin playing its home games there in October, 2014. The two organizations …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, part of the Bud Light Concert Series, is playing at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 (doors open at 8 p.m.) at The Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple with Dom Flemons and The Whipstitch Sallies. Tickets are $10-$20 and on sale now at the Vogue Box Office, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Murat Theatre at Old National Centre  announced that tickets will go on sale this Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. for the national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history. I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  – In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s “Rock of Ages,” a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, …read more.

The Indiana Governor’s Conference for Women will take place Nov. 5 in Indianapolis. The event will bring together internationally known speakers and business leaders with Hoosier businesswomen and entrepreneurs for networking, conversation, ideas and inspiration. OrthoWorx is a Community Sponsor of the event and OrthoWorx President and CEO Sheryl Conley will serve as a panelist …read more.

Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in St. John, Ind., have been researching the men and women from Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. Today, the students are hoping the people of Kosciusko County can help him learn more about a Claypool native. Andrew Voss is among the researchers …read more.

USA Diving, in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee, has announced that Atlanta and Indianapolis have been named as the two finalists in the bid process to select a host city for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving. The Trials will determine the divers who will represent the United States at the …read more.

The Indy Connect studies of the Red and Blue Rapid Transit lines have reached another major milestone as the project teams recommend alternatives that will be carried forward. The Indianapolis Regional Transportation Council heard the recommended alternatives at a meeting this morning. In August, the project took the preliminary alternatives to the public for input. …read more.

Governor Mike Pence has announced that the state has reached an agreement in principle with Amtrak and local communities to keep the Hoosier State passenger rail service operating between Indianapolis and Chicago. Once agreements are signed and executed by all parties, monthly payments will renew the existing service for one year with an option for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual Christmas performances of Festival of Carols are now on sale, following a sell-out run of three shows during the 2012 holiday season. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Ballroom, and both 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, …read more.

Drake’s Indianapolis concert date is now Monday, Dec. 9, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis changed from the original date of Friday, Oct. 11. Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling, recording artist Drake will make several national TV appearances in advance of the release of his highly anticipated new album “NOTHING WAS THE SAME” out Sept. 24 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In 2009, Sun King Brewery brought Indianapolis local beer for the first time since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948. On Saturday, Sept. 28, history will be made again when Sun King hosts the inaugural CANvitational, the Midwest’s first-ever canned craft beer festival. The Sun King CANvitational will bring more …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Star Productions proudly presents the legendary Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons live at the Old National Centre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, in an encore of their 2012 performance. The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American pop icon. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as …read more.

The 2013 Indy Jazz Fest opening night is 8 p.m. Thursday at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University, West 46th Street, and will feature renowned jazz pianist, songwriter and music producer Allen Toussaint, known for his impact on the 1960s New Orleans music scene. Toussaint was inducted into the Rock and …read more.

United Airlines today announced new daily nonstop service from Indianapolis to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning Jan. 7, 2014. The flights will operate using Airbus A319 aircraft, with eight United First seats, 40 United Economy Plus seats and 72 United Economy seats. United flight 500 will depart Indianapolis International Airport at 8 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – World-wide, multi-platinum-selling singer and actress Selena Gomez will perform live in concert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as part of her 56-city world tour in support of her highly anticipated summer album. Check www.SelenaGomez.com for exact details. “I couldn’t be more excited to tour again, but this …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – A community-based decision has been made for Indianapolis to enter the NFL’s bid process for Super Bowl LII in 2018. The 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee board of directors unanimously voted to pursue Super Bowl LII earlier this week after gathering input from community partners. “The collaboration that went into the 2012 Super …read more.

The Indy Jazz Fest “All Around Town” is Sept. 12-21. The annual 10-day festival will include a free show sponsored by IndyGo and Indianapolis Marion Country Library on Sunday, Sept. 15. The concert will be held at the Indianapolis Central Library’s Clowes Auditorium, 40 E. St. Clair St. Afro Latino Jazz with Direct Contact joins …read more.

The Old National Centre is located at 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Here are September’s events at the Old National Centre: RICKEY SMILEY Sunday, Sept. 1, at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Time: 8 p.m. Reserved Seat Tickets: $57 / $51.50 / $46.50 / $41.50 LEINENKUGEL’S FIRST FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Featuring: DUDE!, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Some of the world’s most celebrated artists, whose work captures the spirit and strength of the American West and Native cultures, will exhibit and sell prized paintings, drawings and sculptures during the Quest for the West Art Show and Sale, Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Eiteljorg Museum of American …read more.

After their recent Guitars! exhibit drew record attendance to the Eiteljorg Museum, the museum is excited to announce their upcoming Fall show lineup. The museum is located in downtown Indianapolis’ White River State Park, at 500 W. Washington. For general information about the museum and to learn more about exhibits and events, call 317-636-WEST (9378) …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Three words describe the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s 77th season: Bold. Versatile. Profound. The scale of Verdi’s operatic Requiem and the poignancy and raw emotion of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem balance against the swanky, cabaret-style Mood Indigo jazz concerts and three Festival of Carols performances, which are full of musical Christmas morsels. Among the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a Hoosier tradition: salivating over the sweet smell of roasted corn on the cob wafting through the warm summer air; hearing high-pitched screams mixed with laughter all over the massive midway; and watching a child’s eyes open wide as he gets his first close-up look at a majestic Clydesdale or a playful …read more.

This year’s Indianapolis Opera annual fundrasier, Lobsterpalooza 2013, will be co-chaired by Hall of Famer and Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird and his wife Dinah. The event will be held at the Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 21. The fourth annual Lobsterpalooza is casual evening of entertainment, live music, …read more.

The legendary Ted Nugent, with Laura Wilde, is back on the road in 2013 and will rock Indianapolis with his hits including “Cat Scratch Fever,” “Stranglehold,” “Dog Eat Dog,” “Free For All.” The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. …read more.

Incidents Syracuse Police Officers investigated the following incident Sunday, 12:10 a.m. Officials at Casey’s General Store, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, reported a drive-off of $10.03 in gasoline. Arrests Syracuse Police Officers made the following arrests. Monday, 11:35 p.m. Dustin R.E. Heileman, 21, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for operating a vehicle while never licensed. Heilman was …read more.

The 2013 Indiana State Fair announces its lineup of free stage entertainment provided by Marsh supermarket. Located in the Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park, all of the following shows are free with paid fair admission. This year’s Indiana State Fair is Aug. 2–18 and the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Schedule: August 2: …read more.

Jethro Tull’s singer, flautist and composer, Ian Anderson, will play “Thick as a Brick I & II” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis. Tickets are on sale now. Jethro Tull’s era peaked with 1972’s “Thick As A Brick,” a 45-minute continuous piece of music charting the difficulties of a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The first “NHSBCA Rising Senior Event” will be held Sunday through Tuesday (July 14-16) at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Staged by the National High School Basketball Coaches Association, the competition will feature teams of boys basketball seniors-to-be from six Midwestern states. Plans are for the event to be held each year …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – With the start of the Indianapolis Colts regular season just over two months away, the team announced today that they will host their first ever Kickoff Concert from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, September 6, in downtown Indianapolis. The event, which will be free and open to the public, will feature …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Single day tickets, daily lineup details and additional acts have just been announced for the inaugural three-day White River Arts & Music Festival (WARMfest) taking place on Labor Day weekend Saturday, Aug. 31, Sunday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 2, at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis. Live music will be featured throughout the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Sigur Rós will appear live at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept, 17 at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis with special guests to be announced. Sigur Rós are Jón þor (Jónsi) Birgisson (vocals, guitars), Orri Páll Dýrason (drums) and Georg (Goggi) Holm (bass). The band is …read more.

With nearly 20 years of milestones under its belt, Fastball remains one of the most continuously celebrated rock bands on the road. They will be live in concert with special guests 650 North and The Easthills at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Radio Radio in Indianapolis After rising to prominence in 1996 with the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS –  at The Lumineers will appear live at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Special guests to be announced soon. The Lumineers are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar), Neyla Pekarek (cello), Stelth Ulvang (piano, guitar), Ben Wahamaki (bass), and Jeremiah …read more.

The Eagles have added a concert in Indianapolis to the “History of the Eagles” tour. The iconic band will perform at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 18, and tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Saturday at 10 a.m. The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy …read more.

A major entertainment convention is set for Indianapolis next year. Florida-based Action3 Events and Promotions LLC is planning the inaugural Indiana Comic Con for March at the Indiana Convention Center. The company says the event will feature 150 booths of venders selling and demonstrating comics, action figures, video games and anime. According to the Indiana …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Could the next Kelly Clarkson be discovered at this year’s Indiana State Fair? People can judge for themselves as the fair is now accepting video entries for its first-ever “Vocal Throwdown” competition that will crown one champion in each of two divisions. The contest is open to any non-professional performer who is 21 …read more.

A blast of hillbilly passion and Delta blues will captivate audience members when Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at LangLab in South Bend. The following night, the band heads to Indianapolis to play at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Eiteljorg Museum of American …read more.

The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis has received a 1-year $200,000 grant from the NASA Aeronautics Research Institute through its program of Leading Edge Aeronautics. The grant funds a collaborative project by IUPUI, Purdue University, Tuskegee University and Rolls Royce Corporation that explores innovative concepts for future airplane engines. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IPL 500 Festival Parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 25, at noon in downtown Indianapolis, will once again feature a diverse line-up of celebrities. The 500 Festival announced today that in addition to previously announced WNBA Champion Indiana Fever as Parade Grand Marshal and The X-Factor winner Tate Stevens as the Parade’s opening …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today Phase III clinical trial results from enzastaurin’s PRELUDE study, which explored the molecule as a monotherapy in the prevention of relapse in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The study failed to show a statistically significant increase compared to a placebo in disease-free survival in patients …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The summer forecast is heating up! New Jersey rock icon Bon Jovi will bring an epic night of rock n’ roll to Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 16.  Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. this Friday, May 10. Reserved pavilion and Harrison College Lawn tickets, plus applicable fees, go …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – They Might Be Giants will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 (doors open at 7:00 p.m. EST), at the Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple with Moon Hooch. Tickets are $23 and are on sale now at the Vogue Box Office, or charge-by-phone at 877-4-FLY-TIX (435-9849). The Vogue is located at 6259 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a Hoosier tradition: salivating over the sweet smell of roasted corn on the cob wafting through the warm summer air, hearing high-pitched screams mixed with laughter all over the massive midway, and watching a child’s eyes open wide as he gets his first close-up look at a majestic Clydesdale or a playful …read more.

Following last week’s announcement that it plans to reopen and begin hiring employees for its bakeries located in Columbus, Ga., and Emporia, Kan., Hostess Brands LLC today announced that it will open additional bakeries in Indianapolis and Schiller Park, Ill. The company has partnered with the applicable states and cities to make it possible to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The America’s Most Wanted Music Festival featuring Lil Wayne and special guests T.I. and 2 Chainz will appear live at Klipsch Music Center 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Most people don’t know that chart-topping rapper Lil Wayne beat out legendary Elvis Presley in an important milestone. In 2012, he passed Elvis Pressley as …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park has announced three more shows for its 2013 season that is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The three new shows include the WZPL Birthday Bash featuring Ed Sheeran, Cher Lloyd and more, a co-headlining show with 3 Doors Down and Daughtry and the return …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Through collaboration between Indy Parks, Indiana Living Green and MOKB Presents, the inaugural Recycle Fest will take place at MacAllister Amphitheatre inside Garfield Park on June 1. The event serves as a flagship event to the Indy Parks Summer Concert series Recycle Fest combines environmentally responsible initiatives through an all day festival featuring …read more.

The 500 Festival will kick-off the month of May and celebrate its 2013 theme, “TurboCharging Indy” with a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on Monument Circle. The 500 Festival REV Your Engines Concert will feature multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw and Indiana native Jon McLaughlin. The musicians will be introduced by IZOD …read more.

LEINENKUGEL’S FIRST FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FEST Featuring Hero Jr. and DJ OhBeOne Friday, May 3, at Old National Centre Parking Lot Time: 5 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $5 ROYAL COMEDY TOUR Featuring Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Damon Williams, Joe Torry and Michael Colyar Friday, May 3, at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Show: 7 p.m. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Xfest Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 23, at Klipsch Music Center in Indianaplis featuring Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, New Politics, Middle Class Rut, Danko Jones and Chuck Shaeffer Picture Show. The fourth annual Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival is a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Americanarama Festival featuring Bob Dylan and his band, Wilco and My Morning Jacket, will appear live at Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis on Friday, July 5. Bob Dylan is an American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, artist, writer, poet, film director, screenwriter and painter. He has been an influential figure in popular music …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The House of Blues legendary Gospel Brunch will make its Indianapolis debut at the Old National Centre on Mother’s Day, May 12 at noon. Indianapolis director, producer and arranger Rodnie Bryant has teamed up with House of Blues to direct this amazing show as part of its year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration. House of …read more.

As Indianapolis heads into its 12th season in the AFC South and aims to make the playoffs for the 13th time in the last 15 years, it will open the 2013 regular season by hosting Oakland on Sunday, Sept. 8. This marks the 16th time the Colts have opened a season at home, the first since …read more.

On the heels of this morning’s announcement of the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup, Indy Pro Soccer President Peter Wilt has issued the following statement: “Indy Pro Soccer is working with national promoter Relevent Sports in an attempt to bring a major international exhibition match to Indianapolis. This event would be part of the eight-team …read more.

Butler University is planning to mark the opening of a $15 million building this week. A reception at The Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts is set for Thursday, April 18. Schrott is a former chief financial officer of Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. Schrott is also a graduate of the Indiana University School of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kid Rock is breaking all the rules with the announcement of his U.S. summer tour, stopping in Indianapolis on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Klipsch Music Center, by offering tickets in all sections (reserved seats and lawn) at an affordable $20 price point. Special guests include ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker. This tour features …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Olympia Entertainment and Pacers Sports and Entertainment announced this morning, Paul McCartney will make his return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14. His “Out There” tour returns to the city for the first time since 2002’s “Back in the U.S. Tour,” and continues a relationship with Indianapolis that includes his …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – A rite of spring and one of the largest of its kind in the nation, the annual Earth Day Indiana Festival is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington, St. in downtown Indianapolis. The free, outdoor festival features 130 environmental and conservation exhibits, live …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Opera is set to present Richard Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman,” 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., in Indianapolis. “The Flying Dutchman,” a three-act opera, captures legends of a ghostly ship and a cursed sea captain in search of true love. See …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Chart-topping country music performer Joe Nichols and teen actress and singer Coco Jones are among the latest entertainers added to an already impressive list of national acts scheduled to perform free concerts at this year’s Great Indiana State Fair. Nichols takes the Marsh Free Stage at 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Jones will perform …read more.

Indianapolis-based MOKB Presents produces concerts and events throughout the Midwest. Here are their upcoming Indy concerts: Wednesday, April 10 An Evening of Bluegrass with Noam Pikelny, Bryan Sutton Ronnie McCoury, Luke Bulla, and Barry Bales. Featuring members of The Punch Brothers, Del McCoury Band, Allison Krauss & Union Station, Hot Rize and more. Venue:  Old …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – It has been 10 years since the debut of the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park. The venue has become one of the most popular concert venues in the Midwest having hosted the biggest names in entertainment and growing into a staple summer concert destination. The first wave of concerts …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Hot on the heels of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Pantages Theatre, and as they come off a hugely successful Latin American run, the Jonas Brothers will appear live in concert on Friday, July 12 at Klipsch Music Center. The Jonas Brothers are embarking on their first North American …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Matchbox 20 and Goo Goo Dolls are bringing their co-headlining tour to Indianapolis on Sunday, July 7, at Klipsch Music Center as part of the Coors Light Concert Series. Matchbox Twenty is currently in the midst of their sold-out North American tour, celebrating last year’s blockbuster album, NORTH. The album exploded into the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Klipsch Music Center  welcomes Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley live in concert on Friday, Aug. 9, as part of the LOCKED & RELOADED TOUR, which will also include special guest Brett Eldredge and feature Gwen Sebastian. Grammy nominated country superstar Miranda Lambert is known for her heartfelt lyrics and feisty style. She has …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The story behind the studio session musicians who were Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” will be shared in a Midwestern premiere, at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. “The Wrecking Crew” chronicles the history of the musical geniuses who provided the audio backdrop for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Opera will celebrate the beauty of the voice at the uber-elegant Indy Opera Ball featuring the recognition of Honorary Junior Committee Chair, Arie Luyendyk Jr. Born of Dutch descent, Luyendyk Jr. is best known for his auto racing career and for participating on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and “The Bachelor.” While Luyendyk Jr. …read more.

On Friday, May 3, Leinenkugel will be bringing back Indianapolis’ own First Friday Food Truck Festival for its 3rd annual season. Occurring the first Friday of each month from May through October, you are invited to indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks, eclectic assortment of brews and from Leinenkugel’s while enjoying …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company today announced that it is working closely with Indianapolis on a proposal to invest an additional $180 million in the company’s Indianapolis-based insulin manufacturing operations. The investment is in addition to the company’s November 2012 announcement of a $140 million expansion of the company’s Indianapolis insulin manufacturing operations. Together, the investments …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ian McLagan will be live in concert for a special solo show, accompanied by Jon Notarthomas on bass and guitar, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at Birdys in Indianapolis with special guests The Easthills. Ian McLagan was the animating force behind The Faces and The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS –– Columbia Records and Nickelodeon’s multi-platinum selling superstars Big Time Rush and triple threat sensation Victoria Justice announced their “Summer Break Tour” will appear on Friday, Aug. 2, at Klipsch Music Center. Olivia Somerlyn will be support for the show. Both Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice have taken their on camera careers to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Frampton’s Guitar Circus will appear live at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis featuring Peter Frampton along with five-time Grammy Award winner Robert Cray and more. Following the success of the 2011-12 world tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of his …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Stampede String Band, James & The Drifters and The Whipstitch Sallies will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, April 5 (doors open at 8 p.m.) at the Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple for only $3. Tickets are available at the door. The Stampede String Band plays Indiana’s freshest modern folk and bluegrass with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival announced today the 37th running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sold out with 35,000 entries on March 31. The event is scheduled for May 4. Participants from 48 states and 13 countries (U.S., UK, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Turks and Caicos …read more.

For high school students drawn to the heat and sizzle of the kitchen, The Chef’s Academy, culinary division of Harrison College, has a competition that is sure to inspire a future top chef. The Chef’s Academy is launching the 2013 Top Teen Talent Scholarship Competition, an event for juniors and seniors in high school who …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS –– The 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Heart will take their critically acclaimed live show on the road this summer with very special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience and will stop in Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 30, at Klipsch Music Center as part of the Coors Light Concert Series. Ann …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — An evening with Chicago and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will appear live at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s final performance of the 76thseason combines a choral classic with a newer composition by a much-celebrated living composer. J. S. Bach’s Magnificat and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna will be performed by the 180-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and guest soloists all with Hoosier connections 8 p.m. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  – Corey Cox will perform on 9 p.m. Friday, April 26 (doors open at 8 p.m.) at the Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple with Jessie Brown. Tickets are $8 and $10 and are on sale now at the Vogue Box Office, online at ticketfly.com or charge-by-phone at 877-4-FLY-TIX (435-9849). The Vogue is located at 6259 N. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is hosting Guns, Guitars!, Body Bags and 400 Pounds of Scattered Rice themes in the coming weeks. Listed are a series of dates with information on what will be highlighted: Saturday, March 30 Antique Arms Collectors Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — INDYCAR team owner Chip Ganassi will highlight the 2013 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard on Saturday, May 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Plaza Pavilion. Ganassi is the owner of Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing in the IZOD IndyCar Series. With more than 30 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the industry’s most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge, Keith Urban, will launch his “Light The Fuse Tour 2013” with Little Big Town and special guest Dustin Lynch. The tour will include a show in Indianapolis at Klipsch Music Center on Saturday, August 24th as part …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – CMA Entertainer of the Year and co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake Shelton, will appear live in concert on Saturday, July 27, at Klipsch Music Center as part of the Ten Times Crazier Tour, which features special guests Mercury Recording Artist, Easton Corbin and ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – John Mayer “Born & Raised Tour” will appear live in concert on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Klipsch Music Center. John Mayer has sold over 10 million albums in the U.S. alone, and over 20 million worldwide, and is back on tour in 2013 supporting his latest album “Born & Raised.” Since his …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Clay Yeo put his Triton boys basketball team on his slim shoulders and led a furious charge in the final quarter of his prep career Saturday. Unfortunately for Yeo and the Trojans, Borden never flinched. The Braves cooly drained huge treys and even bigger free throws in the fourth quarter to hold off …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Triton boys basketball team came a long, long way this season. The Trojans, despite falling just short of their coveted destination, walked out of Bankers Life Fieldhouse with heads held high on Saturday. With very good reason too. No. 10 Triton earned its second Class 1-A state runner-up finish in the last …read more.

The annual Spirit and Place Festival begins its 18th year with “Living Into the Edge,” the start of a new, year-round Signature Series of events, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at the Christian Theological Seminary Shelton Auditorium, 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis.  The event will feature international writer, theologian, and liturgical artist Peter …read more.

USA Swimming has notified Indiana Sports Corp that Indianapolis is no longer a candidate host city for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming. “For several decades, Indianapolis has proven to be one of our most successful host cities, and we were excited that the City put forth interest to host the 2016 U.S. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) raised awareness for Juvenile Myositis (JM) at the Statehouse Monday through House Resolution 46. Children with Juvenile Myositis and their families were present from Rep. Kubacki’s district to hear a house resolution alongside many other families whose lives have been touched by Juvenile Myositis. Four children with JM …read more.

Wawasee offensive lineman Chad Eppley is among about a dozen individuals selected to participate in the 2013 Indiana Football Coaches Association All-Star game. The event will take place on Friday, July 19, at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Eppley, a three-year starter for Tom Wogomon’s Wawasee football team and University of Indianapolis recruit, is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Jon McLaughlin is scheduled to open the stage for Gavin DeGraw at the 500 Festival Rev Your Engines Concert on Saturday, April 27. McLaughlin has sold more than 170,000 albums and more than 1 million digital tracks. McLaughlin released his 2007 debut album Indiana, followed by OK Now in 2008. The albums yielded placements on the TV Series Scrubs and movies …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets for New Kids on the Block, the package tour, with special guests 98 Degrees and Boys II Men, are now on sale. The show will appear 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. Tickets for the Indianapolis Bankers Life Fieldhouse show are available at Livenation.com, Bankers Life Fieldhouse box …read more.

Smoke Free Indy recently announced that the smoke-free ordinance passed las year by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council was upheld when presented to a federal judge. According to the group, courts across the United States have consistently ruled in favor of laws like these that protect workers and patrons from the effects of secondhand smoke. …read more.

A radio show that began in Indianapolis in 1983 and has grown into a national success turns 30 today. The Bob & Tom Show is now heard on more than 150 stations around the country. Co-host Tom Griswold says he and Bob Kevoian would have considered the show a success if it had lasted two …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indianapolis, the wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Klipsch Music Center for one night only at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Songs From St. Somewhere” Tour 2013. Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full …read more.

Indiana motorsports executives and drivers will join state legislators to celebrate Indiana Motorsports Day at the Statehouse beginning at 1:30 p.m. today. Representatives from national championship Indiana-based race teams, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IZOD IndyCar Series, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports and National Hot Rod Association will be present for the event. The motorsports industry in Indiana contributes …read more.

  INDIANAPOLIS – Zac Brown Band will perform live on Sunday, June 9, at Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis along with special guests Blackberry Smoke. Zac Brown Band may have 10 hit singles, two platinum-selling records and countless dedicated fans, but to hear its members talk they’re just getting warmed up. That’s right, after numerous …read more.

Whether you’re an avid die cast toy collector, memorabilia collector, or just remember visiting Grandpa’s farm and want to recapture the nostalgia, there’s something for everyone to see at the 35th Annual Lafayette Farm Toy Show, Friday through Sunday, March 8-10. The show will be held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront …read more.

  Live Nation is proud to announce Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will headline Klipsch Music Center on Saturday, June 15. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers belong to a special class of artists. A class comprised of those few acts that have sustained decades-long careers despite the restlessness of popular music’s audience. They have scored …read more.