Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: Performing Arts

50+ Summer Concerts in Indiana You Won't Want to Miss

By Cole Crider on Jun. 04, 2021

We've compiled a list of the top summer concerts in Indiana. These 50 live music performances around the state will have you dancing and singing all summer long. Which shows will you be attending? Concert Dates: June 18-19 Kingdom Come Festival - Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization Grounds…

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Stunning Grounds and Structures of Notre Dame are a Must-See

By Carrie Steinweg on Oct. 17, 2019

One of my very favorite places in the whole state of Indiana is the campus of University of Notre Dame in South Bend. It’s a sentimental spot for me for a couple reasons, but it also contains some of the most beautiful structures in the Midwest and beyond and I don’t think I could ever tire of…

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Rural Beauty and Small Town Charm on This Western Indiana Road Trip

By Marilyn Culler on Jul. 17, 2019

Enjoy the colorful roadside wildflowers and pollinator plantings along Mongtomery County backroads this summer on a Western Indiana road trip. I recently took a beautiful drive to explore the beauty of rural Indiana and the small town charm of Hillsboro. Lunch in Hillsboro From Shades State Park…

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This Small Town Guitar Shop is Home to Some Incredible Music History

By Ken Kosky on Mar. 01, 2019

People have come from as far away as Germany and New Zealand to visit this guitar shop in Franklin to hear stories about, and see memorabilia from, some of the most famous musicians of the past several decades. Frank's Guitars owner Frank Dean has met, been the opening act for or jammed with the…

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You Have to Visit Bloomington For This Weekly Jazz Showcase

By Marilyn Culler on Feb. 12, 2019

Home to Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, it is no surprise that Bloomington is a weekly hot spot for jazz. Bear’s Place Ale House may look small from the outside. Big music awaits as you walk through the dining room booths and head to the back room on Thursday nights! Bear’s Place hosts…

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This Long-Running Indianapolis Dinner Theatre is the Place to Go for a Meal and a Show

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 19, 2018

Central Indiana patrons have been frequenting Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre on the northwest side of town since 1973. Located within the College Park development in the shadow of the Pyramids, this multitasking Indianapolis attraction entertains more than 155,000 visitors annually with a year-round…

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Six Places for Great Live Music in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Jun. 20, 2018

It’s summertime and in Hamilton County, Indiana, that’s synonymous with summer concert season. Whether you’re into rock-n-roll, pulsing hip-hop or symphonic masterpieces, there is a concert venue for you. Very few destinations offer such big names in music only minutes away from a booming…

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9 Old Favorites & New Offerings This Festival Season South of Indy

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 23, 2018

There’s nothing better than getting away and enjoying an authentic festival that celebrates great music as well as local food, drinks and goods. One of the best places for festivals and events is Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis. WAMMfest celebrates wine, art, music and…

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These Central Indiana Orchestras Will Get Your Kids Excited About Music

By Amy Lynch on Mar. 21, 2018

Studies show that playing a musical instrument can lead to improved focus, better emotional control and sharper mental function in both children and adults. If you’ve trying to get your kids interested in picking up a violin or a saxophone, central Indiana concert halls and symphony orchestras are…

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Who Needs Cupid? Celebrate Galentine's Day in the South Shore!

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 30, 2018

A 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the term, Galentine’s Day. Leslie Knope created a special day for “ladies to celebrate ladies.” Since 2010 Galentine’s Day has been dubbed an unofficial day to celebrate female friendships. Traditionally, Leslie Knope would celebrate the day…

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