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Indy’s premiere Latin dance studio celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
INDIANAPOLIS — FOX59/CBS4 is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, taking us to the dance floor of Indianapolis’ longest-running Latin dance studio. Dance is universal as it’s spoken not with words, but with movement. “I often tell people learning to dance is like learning to speak another language; what’s difficult is learning the correct pronunciations of the […]
Harmonizing worlds: The remarkable tale of Pavel Solanco-Safadit
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Pavel Solanco-Safadit is a versatile, classically trained pianist who truly shines in Latin jazz. “I do Latin Jazz and do Caribbean jazz in general. Of course, merengue, salsa, bachata,” says the international Latin jazz pianist. Safadit was born in the Dominican Republic. He came to the United States on a scholarship […]
Telangana Floral Festival Batukamma Batukamma Uyyalo...
Last evening, I had the privilege of attending the Telugu Community Bathukamma celebrations at the Noblesville 4 H Grounds in Indiana. It was an event that not only brought together the vibrant spirit of our community but also stirred memories of my childhood in Telangana, where Batukamma was an integral part of our Sharad Navratri celebrations. Growing up, this festival was synonymous with visiting my ancestral village, Vattem, and celebrating with my large, extended family. The sounds, colors, and smells of the festival were woven into the fabric of my childhood, and experiencing it again here in Indiana brought a wave of nostalgia that was both comforting and joyful.
Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Eiteljorg
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day for free at the Eiteljorg Museum on Monday, Oct. 14. While the day honors all Native cultures, the Eiteljorg’s performances + activities will highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest in anticipation of their upcoming exhibition, “ Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. ”
Butler hosts 23rd Bulldog Beauty Contest
INDIANAPOLIS — Butler University hosted an event on Saturday that raised the “woof.” Starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 5, Butler’s mascot, Blue IV, hosted over 100 bulldogs during the 23rd Butler Bulldog Beauty Contest. This was held during Butler University’s homecoming weekend and presented by Build Ford Tough Trucks. The dressed-up pups competed in […]
Concert highlights culture and diversity in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indy Must Play, a musical drama concert celebrating culture, diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, debuts at the Pike Performing Arts Center on Sunday. The event will feature an adaptation of an African drama, music, dance, cultural displays, poems, and spoken word. Event organizers say Sunday’s concert is the first edition of the […]
Irish supergroup Celtic Thunder to perform at Old National Centre
Celtic Thunder, the renowned Irish music group, is returning to Indianapolis as part of their latest tour, Odyssey. Lead singer Neil Byrne, a member of the group since its formation 17 years ago, shared insights about the group’s music and their ongoing 55-city tour across the U.S. and Canada. “We’re very lucky that people gravitate […]
‘Pet Pals TV’: Indiana rescue helping animals impacted by Hurricane Helene
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our-four legged and furry friend population. As recovery efforts continue in the wake of Hurricane Helene, local and national organizations are stepping up to provide relief for both people and pets. Shelters in North Carolina have been […]
Pink Ribbon Connection holds 30th anniversary fashion show and luncheon
INDIANAPOLIS — Pink Ribbon Connection hosted its 30th anniversary fashion show and luncheon in downtown Indianapolis Saturday afternoon. The event was held to celebrate breast cancer survivors and those still fighting the disease. It featured a balloon release to honor those who have battled breast cancer and a runway fashion show to raise money for […]
Indiana Grown: Modoc Gardens booking for 2025 season
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Josh and Mindy Ellis from Modoc Gardens join News 8 at Daybreak! Modoc Gardens, located in Modoc, an hour east of Indianapolis, is a small family farm that focuses on using environmentally friendly and […]
Downtown Indy IMAX one of 9 theaters to show ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ on 70mm film
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The downtown Indy IMAX is joining only a handful of theaters in the country by screening a highly anticipated comic book film in a special format. The IMAX theater in the Indiana State Museum is one of nine theaters in the country to show “Joker: Folie à Deux” on 70mm film. The […]
Midwest Comedian Charlie Berens to Perform Live in Indiana
Social media sensation Charlie Berens has been making satirical videos about the Midwest for years, and in 2025, he'll be on stage in Indiana. TikTok has introduced me to an assortment of content creators I've really enjoyed following over the years. From videos on homesteading and home improvement to NASCAR and Star Wars, there’s quite a variety of folks I keep up with. However, one of the very first TikTok accounts I started following was that of Charlie Berens, who always makes me chuckle while doomscrolling. His focus on the Midwest is not only funny but also relatable.
Engage with local authors at ‘Meet an Author, Be an Author’ event
The Indianapolis Public Library is hosting the “Meet an Author, Be an Author” event, offering an opportunity for readers and aspiring writers to engage with over 40 local authors and explore the city’s literary scene. Jill Edwards, the library’s adult program specialist, shared details about the free event, highlighting its importance for local writers and […]
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