Bonus Coverage
Land Trust: Expanding a beloved nature preserve in West-Central Indiana
Third annual Summerfest proves a boon for Mass Ave
Restaurant plan emerges for Mass Ave building
Dance Kaleidoscope to launch new season with ambitious production at McGowan Hall
Downtown cultural institutions among those receiving major grant funding
Protecting forests part of clean water effort
Indianapolis Ballet’s new season includes three collaborations with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
New Harmony Project partnering with local theaters to develop new plays
DAR, Harrison Presidential Site partner for digital museum
Persistence pays off: Lille Bønne is now a reality
Full Circle Nine Gallery to mount group show ahead of special milestone
IF Theatre, Dathouse among organizations involved in Energy Efficiency Initiative 
Land Trust report: A major step in restoring Indiana’s forests
Protests: Part II / As Vietnam War drug on, opposition began to increase
Garfield Park summer filled with Indy Parks concerts and shows / IndyFringe lending a hand
Land Trust report: A Tale of Two Fens and rare butterflies
Call goes out for artists and makers for Mass Ave Mile Summerfest
Report from the Land Trust: The Secret Lives of Fairy Shrimp
Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis sets grand opening week festivities
From DaVinci Code to Guys and Dolls, IRT’s 54th season thrives on variety
Clarinetist Mark Dover to step in at IVCI’s sold-out season finale
Variety of jobs available through Indy Parks summer programs
Land Trust report: New trails allow visitors to explore southern Johnson County preserve
Report from the Land Trust: Little shrub, big significance
Mass Ave gains a new eatery and bar / Milktooth’s days are numbered / Baked treats offered on Mass Ave
Bonus Coverage
August 22, 2026
Portland Arch Nature Preserve will expand by 67 acres thanks to a purchase by the Central Indiana Land Trust. By SHAWNDRA MILLER, communications director, Central Indiana Land Trust Anyone who has ever set foot in Portland Arch Nature Preserve knows [Read More.…]
August 21, 2026
Organizers of Summerfest have described the July 18 event as the most successful such festival to date. Sponsored by the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District, Summerfest featured a live music stage and more than 40 artists and maker vendors, creating a [Read More.…]
August 7, 2026
The two-story structure at 646 Mass Ave was built in 1996 as the home of Dean Johnson Design and Dean Johnson Gallery. Bill Pritt, who already operates three Downtown restaurants, has announced plans to convert the former home of Dean Johnson Design [Read More.…]
July 25, 2026
Dance Kaleidoscope will perform most of its shows in The Tobias Theatre, with the exception of the season opener at McGowan Hall in The Old Northside. While The Tobias Theatre at Newfields continues to be the primary home of Dance Kaleidoscope, the [Read More.…]
July 25, 2026
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is one of five organizations in the Urban Times Zone which has received major funding through the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative. Five organizations – The Cabaret, the Athenaeum, Big Car [Read More.…]
July 24, 2026
Forests such as the one at Oliver’s Woods helps keep creek water clean. By SHAWNDRA MILLER / Communications director, Central Indiana Land Trust Water Quality Month spurs us to take a look at the health of our most precious resource. We often [Read More.…]
July 24, 2026
Indianapolis Ballet artists are dancing amid some of the city’s landmarks as part of the “Ballet in Your City” campaign. Indianapolis Ballet has announced its highly anticipated 2026/27 season – with what it calls an extraordinary lineup of seven [Read More.…]
July 24, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center will host several of new plays being developed through The New Harmony Project. The New Harmony Project, headquartered in the historic Athenaeum, has unveiled its 40th anniversary season, including the third [Read More.…]
July 24, 2026
Volunteers helped make the Colonial Fair a success at the DAR’s Chapter House at 4635 N. Illinois St. By KARA KAVENSKY As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States throughout 2026, members of the Caroline Scott Harrison [Read More.…]
July 17, 2026
Lille Bønne Community Living Room seeks to be just that – a place for folks from Fletcher Place and beyond to gather in comfort. By ABBY MACI RECKARD On Sept. 7, 1872, the members of First Trinity Danish Evangelical Church opened the doors of their [Read More.…]
June 24, 2026
This image is a compilation “Album Cover” of Full Circle Nine Gallery artists’ work, referencing the upcoming First Friday exhibition at the gallery located in Factory Arts North. This report arrived too late for inclusion in the [Read More.…]
June 19, 2026
One of the 12 latest beneficiaries of the Thriving Nonprofits initiative is IF Theatre, headquartered on St. Clair Street just off Mass Ave. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and IFF, a community development financial institution, has [Read More.…]
June 19, 2026
Today, a trail winds through the tree planting at Betley Woods and takes hikers deep into the forest. By SHAWNDRA MILLER, communications director, Central Indiana Land Trust Six springs ago, Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc., kicked off the Million [Read More.…]
June 4, 2026
A poster from a rally against the draft. Irving Fink, a founder of the ICLU, represented Vietnam War protestors, including Jehovah’s Witnesses and the “Marian 8,” a group of students arrested on criminal charges for protesting. The ICLU took on many [Read More.…]
May 21, 2026
Indy Parks is hosting a series of over 60 free concerts and shows across the city from May to October. It is a series which includes events coordinated by IndyFringe as well as a plethora of concerts at Garfield Park. “Our annual free concert [Read More.…]
May 21, 2026
A rare butterfly, Neonympha mitchellii was found in Northern Indiana. Photo by Lee Casebere. By SHAWNDRA MILLER, communications director, Central Indiana Land Trust The wingbeats of a small brown butterfly have long reverberated through Indiana’s [Read More.…]
April 24, 2026
The Mass Ave Cultural Arts District has invited local artists, makers and vendors to participate in the Mass Ave Mile Summerfest, a lively, outdoor celebration featuring art, shopping, live music, and many visitors. The festival will take place from [Read More.…]
April 24, 2026
Fairy shrimp live their lives in temporary pools. By PHILLIP WELDY / stewardship manager, Central Indiana Land Trust When you’re walking in the woods in the spring, it’s clear that life is all around you. Giant trees tower above you. The birds sing [Read More.…]
April 15, 2026
The newest addition to the CAMi campus will officially open on First Friday, May 1. For a more in-depth look at the major Big Car Collaborative expansion, see the May 2026 edition of Urban Times. Three days of celebrations, live music and free [Read More.…]
April 3, 2026
The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 54th season will include a heart-pounding mystery, a feel-good family comedy, Indy’s treasured tradition, a Tony- and Pulitzer-winning epic family drama fresh off of Broadway, a new twist on a classic by [Read More.…]
April 2, 2026
The Cabaret will host the finale of the current season of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis will host its sold-out season finale at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at The Cabaret. [Read More.…]
March 21, 2026
Last year, Indy Parks employed 282 lifeguards, while the total summer staff hit 413. As many as 400 summer jobs are available at Indy Parks venues – positions which include lifeguards, pool managers, camp counselors, food program positions, [Read More.…]
March 21, 2026
Eastern box turtle is among the rare or endangered species to be found at Betley Woods at Glacier’s End. PHOTO BY KAREN WADE By SHAWNDRA MILLER, Central Indiana Land Trust communications director After a long winter, you’re probably eager to get [Read More.…]
February 21, 2026
Canada yew, a state-endangered plant, can be found in the Spring Creek Seeps Nature Preserve. By SHAWNDRA MILLER / Communications director, Central Indiana Land Trust In Montgomery County, the Central Indiana Land Trust recently assisted the Indiana [Read More.…]
January 2, 2026
Confectioneiress Cupcakes and Sweets offers a variety of baked treats at 755 Mass Ave. * With a menu ranging from burgers to salmon and New York strips, The Knotted Spoon Bar and Kitchen has opened at 575 Mass Ave, the space once occupied by Nine [Read More.…]