Greg Oden and Thad Matta on the Butler basketball court in Hinkle Fieldhouse

Thad Matta and Greg Oden Are Back in the Game

From Ohio State Buckeyes to Butler Bulldogs, coach Thad Matta and former player Greg Oden have reunited in Indianapolis, where both men are happy to be home again and involved with the sport they couldn’t leave behind.

Best Of The Fests

Celebrate music, fine arts and handicrafts, film, theater, literature, and holiday festivity with this jubilant mix of Central Indiana jubilees.

The Jazz Age Origins Of “Naptown”

Indianapolis’ often-misunderstood nickname has a long, rich history.

Small-Town Getaways

Hit the highway and explore half a dozen Hoosier hamlets brimming with breathtaking scenery, historic character, quaint shops and restaurants, cozy inns, and endless excursions and activities—all within three hours of Indy.
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Polina Osherov On The Problem­ —And Promise— Of Downtown Shopping

For every person who is excited about “made in Indiana,” 50 end up shopping at their local Target. What’s ironic is that these same people don’t mind driving downtown to drop $100 on dinner.
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on the court holding up a high-five

Rick Carlisle On His Return To Lead The Pacers

After a long stint (and championship) with the Dallas Mavericks, Carlisle returns to coach the blue and gold for a second time.

Farm Aid 2023

The all-day music festival at Ruoff Music Center benefited family farmers with performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, and more.

“Stranger Things 2” Episode 6 Recap

We would totally watch Steve's YouTube channel for hair tips.

Zoe LaVerne Is The Tok Of The Town

Greenwood teen Zoe LaVerne’s rise to TikTok stardom has been a soap opera of adolescent rebellion and tears. Maybe that’s why 17 million people are watching.

How Big Car Collective Is Walking The Tightrope In Garfield Park

As the neighborhood begins to thrive, the group hopes to avoid the gentrification that has followed artists everywhere else they have gone.