Bloomington resident Craig Fehrman explored the history of U.S presidents' campaign books and memoirs for his first book, "Author in Chief."

Indiana Repertory Theatre's new plays include Mary Lincoln's reclusiveness, 'Fahrenheit 451' and a celebration of Indianapolis' bicentennial.

The "Andy Griffith"-inspired movie "Mayberry Man" reached its fundraising goal. Here are more opportunities to be involved with the film in Indiana.

The Netflix series "Self Made" depicts Madam C.J. Walker's rise as a hair care entrepreneur in Indianapolis.

Efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 translate into a financial challenge for nearly everyone connected to the production of live music.

Indianapolis' nonprofit arts sector supports about 30,000 jobs. The closures forced by coronavirus are causing damage to theaters, artists and more.

Musicians, artists and other creatives who live in Central Indiana can get $500 each through a coronavirus relief program worth almost $400,000.

We answer four questions about the historical accuracy of the Netflix series "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker."

Indianapolis Contemporary is closing permanently, almost a year after changing its name and a few months after hiring a new executive director.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the events calendar in Central Indiana. Check out eight rescheduled dates.

Iconic singer-songwriter John Prine, who died at age 73, hired Indiana guitarists Jason Wilber and Larry Crane to play in his band.

Indiana University student Tyler Combs finished opening week of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament with second-best performance among 15 competitors

With semifinals win, Indiana University senior Tyler Combs nears $100,000 grand prize in 'Jeopardy!' college tournament

Indianapolis art historian Sarah Urist Green presents more than 50 do-it-yourself projects in 'You Are an Artist' book

Conventions, conferences and trade shows cling to calendar spots with cautious optimism after the coronavirus pandemic caused tourism to nosedive.

Citing the need to keep people safe, Indiana Black Expo has canceled its Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic.

Here's how two Hoosiers are helping feed local artists and creatives impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Artists who wish to apply for a free food box can visit the websites or social media pages of Gravesco Pottery or Urban Awareness Gardens.

IndyStar walks through the closed gardens at Newfields, Friday, April 24, 2020.

Kerry Kapaku, owner of DanceWorks Indy, teaches a Saturday ballet class from her home. The studio is offering online content due to coronavirus concerns.

Newfields' gardens usually draw thousands of visitors this time of year. While it's closed because of the coronavirus, see a photo tour of the blooms.

As a fundraiser for Feeding America, the cast of "Parks and Recreation" shot a special episode during the coronavirus pandemic. It will air April 30.

After ending print publication in 2019 and moving to online nonprofit model, Nuvo will cease operations.

You can see this art in person while you social distance. The Harrison Center will send colorful "smoke" from its historic chimney for the first time.

IndyFringe, the popular Mass Ave. theater festival, has been canceled. Social distancing requirements will not allow the artists to prepare.

As The Children's Museum, Newfields and others wait for the OK to reopen, they are strategizing how to keep visitors safe from the coronavirus spread.

Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus.

In Indiana, everyone knows the best restaurants to get the best pie, fried chicken, tenderloins and yes...fried brains.

Marco......Polo

From the neighborhood markets to the supermarkets of our past

The prolific and multi-Oscar-winning director Robert Wise always credited his Indiana roots for his strong work ethic in Hollywood.

He wired a shotgun to a mortgage banker's neck and abducted him on live TV, but he was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

William Edouard Scott and John Wesley Hardrick both studied under famed Impressionist painter Otto Stark at Manual High School.

Four boys were executed in a Parke County, Indiana, mobile home on Feb. 14, 1977. There was only one survivor: Betty Jane Spencer.

From restoring a corset to avoiding banana unpleasantness, some of these hints are still helpful today.

After nearly 100 years, the northern Indiana resort and amusement park closes. The park near Monticello was originally named Ideal Beach.

Many slave women outlived their children and husbands or were abandoned by them. They had no where to turn.

Animals were burned alive in a fire that swept the winter quarters of Cole Bros. Circus in Fulton County, Indiana, on Feb. 20, 1940.

Add spaghetti to chili and people call you crazy. Add spaghetti and Middle Eastern spices and you're a genius (at least in Cincinnati).

Opha Johnson — born Opha May Jacob in Kokomo, Indiana — was honored 100 years later, thanks to the Women Marines Association.

Epidemics aren't new. This is how Hoosiers have weathered them in the past.

The Indy 500 is delayed in 2020 due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. But six times, it was outright canceled.

Look to those that survived the Depression for survival tips.

From Bush Stadium to Victory Field

Before it was called 'India-no-place'

Volunteers serve as "citizen archivists" to help make their collections more accessible to the public.

Don't forget to put the speaker back.

Often overlooked, Benjamin Harrison gave us great national parks and forests.

Memories of our most beloved amusements