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Michelle Davies | The Journal Gazette
Embassy Theatre is among local venues awaiting the return of touring performers. In the meantime, it has partnered with some local organizations and artists.
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Foellinger Theatre has plans in place for this summer so it is ready to go whether or not social distanced seating is still a factor.
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The renovated Eagles Theatre in Wabash had been open only for a few weeks when the pandemic hit. Previous Next
Friday, February 19, 2021 1:00 am
Venues look toward future
COREY MCMAKEN | The Journal Gazette
After a two-year renovation project, the 115-year-old Eagles Theatre in Wabash opened Feb. 29 with grand plans for a year of concerts, movies and other events to show off the historic space. Less than three weeks later it was shuttered as the pandemic brought arts and entertainment events to a halt across the world.
Feb 17, 2021 / 08:49 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Live-entertainment venues are waiting for the chance to get business back up to full speed and thanks to the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance several of them have banded together to have a chance of surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, they’re helping people with an even greater need: homeless neighbors at the Horizon House. The alliance called the event Sock On. During a three-week donation drive, the venues collected more than 500 pairs of socks for people the nonprofit serves.
“We love all of our donations but we know that this came from the heart,” said Teresa Wessel, Horizon House executive director.
Music venues hit hard by pandemic behind sock drive for those in need
Eight local live music venues are collecting socks for Horizon House, a day shelter for people who are homeless. Author: Mary Milz Updated: 7:42 PM EST January 19, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS They were shuttered for months, with several live music venues still closed and those now open operating at significantly reduced capacity.
As Mike Quarto, the owner of the Mousetrap Bar and Grill lamented, Oh, it s been horrible, miserable. We lost over 50 percent of our business.
While the restaurant portion is open, the only live music at the Mousetrap is Sunday nights at 8:00, outside. And even with the vaccines and some stimulus help on the way, Quarto said, We still have a long ways to go. I m hoping the warm weather will help us survive this summer.