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This Indiana Town Has A Historic Gymnasium That Basketball Fans Can Still Visit Today

One-third of a famous basketball movie was filmed inside a single small-town gym. Even better, you can walk onto that court today and shoot baskets for free. The building was reportedly headed for demolition before Hollywood showed up in 1985. Now it greets tens of thousands of visitors every year.

Knightstown, IN · 3d
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Circle City Broadcasting stations return to DIRECTV

Satellite and streaming television provider DIRECTV has inked a new distribution agreement with Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting to restore the market’s local ABC affiliate and bring back two other stations that have been unavailable for several years, The Desk has learned. The multi-year deal includes restoring WRTV (Channel 6,...

Indianapolis, IN · 15h
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Retro Indy: Two decades after stadium crumbled, another Hoosier Dome bites the dust

Two decades ago, the words Hoosier Dome conjured up images of the landmark stadium that served as one of Indianapolis' largest and most important sporting and entertainment venues, which was demolished in 2008. These days, the name represents almost the opposite: A hole-in-the-wall concert space that can't fit a 200th of the 60,000 fans that its namesake once housed. And in a few more years, the name might bring to mind something entirely different from the arena or the niche club. The current Hoosier Dome at 1627 Prospect St., which slotted itself into Indianapolis' independent music scene in 2010, will be a bygone institution by 2027. The Hoosier Dome announced Sept. 29 that it will shut its doors by the end of the year . Management attributed the decision to close to new owner RCA Properties, a local developer with a portfolio of mostly residential projects. According to a social media post from the venue, RCA's redevelopment plans for the building don’t include the club. The company did not respond to questions from IndyStar regarding these plans. The purchase means that almost 20 years after the bigger and better Lucas Oil Stadium arose from the rubble of the original Hoosier

Indianapolis, IN · 22h

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Hollywood came to town: Brownsburg residents recall time as extras in the classic film “Hoosiers”

When Hollywood came to Brownsburg in 1985, Jason Dalton was 14 years old. He went home with more than a story to tell. He also had a brief appearance in a movie that would become an Indiana classic. Dalton was among the local residents who served as extras in “Hoosiers,”...

Brownsburg, IN · 3d
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Fall Festival Half Pot Winner Comes Forward

The West Side Nut Club proudly claims the title of hosting the BEST Fall Festival in the nation—and this year, we’re celebrating more than just our incredible rides and delicious nonprofit food booths! After 105 years of fun along West Franklin Street, the festival has reached new heights, thanks to the addition of the Nut Club Half Pot in 2019.

Indiana · 1d

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Reverend Peyton Brings Big Damn Band Home to Brown County for Amplify Nashville

Reverend Peyton is coming home. The blues guitarist, who lives in Brown County, Indiana, will headline Amplify Nashville this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Brown County Music Center, fronting The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band in a benefit show built around the community that raised him. The concert is presented...

Brown County, IN · 19h

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Kings of Leon to bring 2027 tour to Ruoff Music Center

INDIANAPOLIS — Following the release of the band’s 10th full-length studio album, Grammy Award winners Kings of Leon announced that they are bringing their 2027 tour to Central Indiana next May. According to a news release from Live Nation, Kings of Leon will perform with Band of Horses at the Ruoff Music Center on May […]

Indianapolis, IN · 16h

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John Schmitz Turns Mars Hill Art Center Into a Prison Re-Entry Hub

John Schmitz Turns Mars Hill Art Center Into a Prison Re-Entry Hub. John Schmitz, a longtime Indianapolis developer and former mayoral candidate who now lives in Florida, stopped by The Hammer and Nigel Show with news about the west side nonprofit he and his wife, Lisa, started about 12 years ago.

Indianapolis, IN · 10h

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VonnegutFest celebrates Kurt Vonnegut’s legacy with five days of comedy, music and literary events

INDIANAPOLIS — Kurt Vonnegut’s literary legacy returns to the spotlight as VonnegutFest takes place Nov. 7-11, featuring five days of comedy, live music, author discussions, wellness activities and a new immersive exhibit. Hosted by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, the annual festival celebrates the Indianapolis native’s influence, humor and advocacy for free expression. John […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Fishers Glow In the Park

Fisher’s “Glow In The Park” took place on September 26 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Nickel Plate District amphitheater. It was an event full of activities, black lights, fog machines, lasers and bounce houses. Activities consisted of a 360 photo booth, sensory Orbeez station, glow shirt coloring,...

Fishers, IN · 2d

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Fishers will honor heroes on Veterans Day

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Fishers city officials and the Fishers Armed Services Commission invite residents to honoring local heroes and their families at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Theater at Fishers Municipal Center, 1 Municipal Drive. The ceremony is free and open to the public....

Fishers, IN · 20h

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WISH Granted … and More: DuJuan McCoy Gets DirecTV Deal

In an announcement that arrived late Friday, Circle City broadcast TV viewers who rely on DirecTV to get their local channels will now be able to get the local ABC, MyNetworkTV and The CW Network affiliates. At long last, DirecTV and DuJuan McCoy-led Circle City Broadcasting have come to terms...

Indianapolis, IN · 11h

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Zionsville Community High School junior golfer leads way to state titles

Zionsville Community High School junior golfer Taylor Snively thrives under pressure. “When there’s more pressure on, I think that’s what I play for,” she said. “It’s fun to be in those moments. It’s fun to play golf when there’s something more on the line. The postseason is when I get really fired up.”

Zionsville, IN · 2d

Barrett Media

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College GameDay Record Viewership Pacing Slows Slightly Following Indiana Appearance

"Weeks 8 and 9 tied for the season’s lowest averages. Overall, GameDay’s lead over 2025 has slipped from 6% after Week 6 to 4% now." The post College GameDay Record Viewership Pacing Slows Slightly Following Indiana Appearance appeared first on Barrett Media .

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Stop And Smell The Roses: The Secret of Chatham Passage

TO THE CASUAL passerby, the alley nestled between Tini and the Metro Nightclub & Restaurant in the 700 block of Massachusetts Avenue looks fairly typical—back doors, trash cans, maybe a raccoon looking for dinner. But take a few steps into the alley, and a person will be greeted with...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Operation Green Light is a go: honoring all those who served

Hamilton County will illuminate the Historic Courthouse and Bridge of Flowers in downtown Noblesville green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative to honor veterans and recognize their service and sacrifice. The Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Department will also light signs and other features...

Hamilton County, IN · 2d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Purdue students bring Vonnegut sci-fi world to life as Klepper brings humor

INDIANAPOLIS – What if you could step inside the world of your favorite book? For fans of Kurt Vonnegut, that question is about to become a little less science fiction and a lot more Indianapolis. The festival opens with the museum’s signature fundraising gala, Night of Vonnegut, at Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library. Jordan Klepper, […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Indiana's place in election history

Indiana · 1d

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Walk through Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ in new exhibition

You can now visit Tralfamadore, the fictional planet created by Indianapolis native and author, Kurt Vonnegut. The exhibition “Tralfamadore: An Immersive Slaughterhouse-Five Experience” will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, as part of “VonnegutFest” at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library at 543 Indiana Ave.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

WISH-TV

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Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band brings front-porch blues home to Brown County

INDIANAPOLIS — A night of blues, rising musical talent and community support is coming to Brown County as Amplify Nashville takes the stage Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Brown County Music Center. Presented by the Brown County Music Association, the event will showcase emerging artists from South Central Indiana and surrounding areas before welcoming hometown […]

Brown County, IN · 1d