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Taste of Indy: Ticket information, food vendors, concert schedule
INDIANAPOLIS — Calling all foodies — Indy's largest food festival is returning this weekend!. The Taste of Indy will be back in downtown on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at White River State Park. Here's everything you need to know. Tickets. Admission tickets are...
“Taste Of The Fair!” Here Are The Featured Foods For This Year’s Indiana State Fair!
INDIANAPOLIS — You will be able to sample some unique dishes and beverages during this year’s Indiana State Fair. The fair has released this year’s list of featured foods and drinks for this year’s “Taste of the Fair!” They include some of the entrees listed below: All-American Mary – Urick Concessions Our All-American Mary is […] The post “Taste Of The Fair!” Here Are The Featured Foods For This Year’s Indiana State Fair! appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Happy hour is back in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, happy hour will again be legal in the state of Indiana after nearly 40 years. Happy hour was first banned in 1985 in an effort to curb drunk driving. The effort has proven to be less than effective, according to several studies, including one done by Suffolk University. In March, […]
Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has a $1 million Powerball winner. A ticket sold in the Hoosier State matched five numbers but missed the Powerball for Saturday’s drawing. Someone bought it at Kendallville Finish Line located at 620 Professional Way in Kendallville. The winning numbers for the June 29 drawing...
Reel in a good meal at one of Indy’s highest-rated seafood restaurants
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Whether you’ve waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there’s something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering […]
WTHR photographer rescues cat from station car's engine, now adopting her
INDIANAPOLIS — It's not very often that a photographer gets to be a part of the story, but that's just the case for WTHR 13News photographer Alex Almanza!. After returning from a shoot Saturday night around 11:30 p.m., Almanza heard a loud meowing coming from the station parking lot. He decided to look around and find the source of the meowing, when he found a small female cat stuck in the engine bay of one of the station's cars!
Magazine awards show honors Indianapolis entrepreneurs and entertainers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This weekend, an area magazine is celebrating entrepreneurs and entertainers who are making an impact in our community. Midwest Leak magazine is a digital and print publication committed to sharing the community’s light. The magazine documents local experiences through stories that inspire, empower, and celebrate all aspects of our culture. On Sunday, […]
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a release. The shop features the brand’s popular designs — including gold jewelry featuring diamonds, opals, sapphires and more.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
GANGGANG preparing for 4th annual Butter Fine Arts Fair
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis-based creative advocacy agency GANGGANG is planning its fourth annual Butter Fine Arts Fair. It will be held on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, and organizers will host more than 50 Black visual artists from Indiana. The artists will get 100% of the money for the art they sell. GANGGANG […]
Carmel introduces plan to allow special outdoor drinking rules
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — A proposed Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area would allow people in Carmel to take drinks from inside bars and restaurants, and walk around outdoors within the boundaries of the district. The Carmel City Council on Monday night introduced the DORA proposal. If approved, participants would be required to use a labeled cup, […]
WISH-TV celebrates 70th anniversary
Today, we are celebrating a special milestone. Seventy years ago, on this day, WISH-TV went on the air at 5:56 PM. The first hour of broadcasting included a dedication, followed by news and sports. Our prime time lead-in was “The Lone Ranger.” Just like today, lifestyle and community events were very important, and WISH-TV covered […]
'My gratitude is boundless' | Indiana native to make Broadway debut in 'Hamilton'
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis native Morgan Anita Wood will make her Broadway debut as Eliza in the award-winning musical "Hamilton." Wood will start her performances on Tuesday, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City. She has been in previous performances of the musical across North America — including Puerto Rico, Honolulu, Toronto, Los Angeles and San Francisco — according to a news release.
Harpist Melissa Gallant invites Indy
Carmel native Avriel Shull was an undaunted Herron School of Art dropout and self-taught architect whose homes are beloved by artists and others. Harpist Melissa Gallant and Wendy Reed, residents of Shull-designed Ladywood Estates, will present a free concert on June 30 in their Indy neighborhood, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Indianapolis-area restaurants that opened and closed in June
From 90-degree heat to Olympic swimming pools, June brought plenty of waves to Indianapolis. But don't overlook the wave of new restaurant concepts that popped up around town last month. Pasta, fried chicken and seafood make up just a few of the recently opened eateries. Meanwhile, a popular Chinese spot closed after nearly...
Carmelfest: Diverse food options abound at CarmelFest
CarmelFest will feature a variety of new and returning food vendors for guests to enjoy during the July 3 to 4 festival at Civic Square. According to Jill Gilmer, CarmelFest food vendor chair, the offerings will be more diverse than at similar events. “We have the typical fair food, international...
Butterfly-themed mural at Lee Road Park
Students from Lawrence North High School's National Arts Honor Society have initiated a vibrant pollinator and butterfly-themed mural at Lee Road Park, alongside Councilwoman Liz Masur. The Lawrence Butterfly & Pollinator Habitats, established at Lee Road Park, Explorer Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, and Louis J. Jenn Memorial Park in 2021,...
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