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Review: This Is Lorelei showcases sensational songcraft at Turntable↗

Nate Amos and his band played to a sold-out Turntable on Sept. 23. · at NUVO ↗

Seth Johnson

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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist: A Concert in the Laboratory↗

A chilly fall night in downtown Indianapolis at the Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park was the setting for the exceptional, if unpredictable, concert with Erykah Badu, the Queen of Neo-Soul, and The Alchemist. · at NUVO ↗

Mary Lee Pappas

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Hoosier Hysteria↗

You can do that? People will like it? Sign me up! · at NUVO ↗

John Scot Sheets

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Q&A: District Tap owner Michael Cranfill is optimistic about downtown’s trajectory↗

"I’m ecstatic about the future. We’re going to have a domino effect of great [downtown] news coming over the next few years." · at Indianapolis Business Journal ↗

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Finding his way: Gilbert Domally embraces the journey of Simba↗

“The Lion King” runs Sept. 30-Oct. 18 at The Murat. · at NUVO ↗

Lisa R. Gauthier Mitchison

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¡Wepa, Sheila E.!↗

Legendary percussionist and vocalist Sheila Cecilia Escovedo performs with her band, the E-Train, Saturday, September 26, at Indianapolis Art Center for the Indy Jazz Fest Grand Finale. · at NUVO ↗

Leslie Lynnton Fuller

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Local Giants: Powerful Art for Your Weekend — Jay Parnell, “Voyagers From Darkness to Light” and “Women of Color”↗

On the heels of “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” come three opportunities to celebrate local giants in the Indianapolis art world this weekend. · at NUVO ↗

Mary Lee Pappas

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Stages & Other Stuff: openings & events Sept. 24-30↗

IRT, CCP, Butler U, B in I, HCT, MHS & IF · at NUVO ↗

compiled by Lisa R. Gauthier Mitchison

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Review: Southbank Theatre Company presents “Fun Home”↗

A polished, genuinely affecting season opener · at NUVO ↗

Lisa R. Gauthier Mitchison

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Operator of 314 Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy protection↗

Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates restaurants in 15 states including Indiana, said it intends to keep operating its restaurants during the bankruptcy process. · at Indianapolis Business Journal ↗

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One Naptown Under A Groove↗

In advance of his September 25th performance, the Grammy Award-winning musician and new Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival discusses discovering his own sound and why the drummer has the best seat in the house. · at NUVO ↗

Leslie Lynnton Fuller

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Fall down Naptown!↗

Are you jazzcurious, a diehard Coltrane fan, or just seeking fall fun for the whole family? All good. Indy Jazz Fest Edition 2026 has got you! · at NUVO ↗

Leslie Lynnton Fuller

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Surging costs of going out are changing American life↗

The share of people who spent time at arts and entertainment events dropped by more than 20 percent from 2019 to 2025, for instance, as did the share of people who went out to eat and drink on an average day. · at Indianapolis Business Journal ↗