The Shops at Perry Crossing, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center in Plainfield, Indiana, managed by JLL, will soon feature a new pizza and pasta restaurant concept by local Indianapolis-based restaurant operator Cunningham Restaurant Group. Theo’s Italian will join the center’s lineup of restaurants in the fall. The 6,118-square-foot Italian resta...

Globally-renowned singer Andrea Bocelli will return to Indiana for his second-ever performance. The Italian tenor, whose voice is considered one of the most recognizable in the entertainment industry, made his first tour stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Dec 2022. Bocelli will answer popular demand for a return to the same stage, according to the In...

Mario Andretti epitomizes auto racing excellence. He is the only driver in history to win the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, and the Formula One World Championship in a career that set the platinum standard. At 83 years of age, Andretti is as revered walking through the NASCAR Cup Series garage area before the Daytona 500 as he is walking throu...

Italian professor Tiziana Serafini, a voice for those caught up in the Italian refugee crises who was known to teach yoga classes in her native tongue to her students for extra credit, died in Rome from cancer Aug. 20. She was 62. Serafini spent most of her time in the classroom since coming to Notre Dame in the fall of 2016 instructing courses for...

There will soon be a new restaurant to enjoy in downtown Lawrenceburg. No-ce Italian American Kitchen & Bar is gearing up for a grand opening on Friday, September 8. No-ce, which is pronounced (no-chay), is Italian for walnut. Overlooking the Ohio River and allowing for guests to enjoy beautiful views while dining, No-ce will serve breakfast daily...

Iozzo's Garden of Italy, the longtime restaurant located in the Old Southside neighborhood of Indianapolis, will be opening a second location in downtown Franklin. The Franklin Development Corporation approved the expansion of Iozzo's that will be located at 351 E. Jefferson St. The new restaurant has plans to open in early 2024.

Festa Italiana will bring back a taste of the old country to Schererville. Villa Cesare Banquets & Events at 900 Eagle Ridge Drive in Schererville will host the Italian food and culture festival from July 28 through July 30. The weekend-long celebration of all things Italy will feature live music, food, family-friendly events and a beer and wine ga...

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Che Bello Italian Kitchen & Bar, where culinary magic happens under the skillful hands of Chef Dustin Bowman. Located in the heart of Downtown Bloomington, this scratch Italian kitchen is a food lover’s paradise. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience as Chef Dustin takes center stage on camera. In the...

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy at the upcoming Italian Street Festival. Taking place on June 9th and June 10th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 520 Stevens Street, this event promises to be a celebration of all things Italian. Best of all, admission and parking are completely free! Food enthusiasts and It...

On Friday, May 26, the “Pinta”, a Replica of a Portuguese Caravel used by Christopher Columbus and many early explorers will open as a “floating museum” in Madison for dockside educational tours. The ship will be docked at Madison Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, on Vaughn Dr, in Madison, until her departure on May 30. In 2005, the “Pinta” was Launched...