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Indy Shorts International Film Festival set to return to Indianapolis July 21-26
The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is set to return to Indianapolis from July 21 to 26, 2026, showcasing more than 260 short films and featuring numerous world and U.S. premieres.

The Cypher, a new dance festival, will take over the downtown canal
Watch a drum battle and fashion show and join the dance circle on Aug. 9

Adirondack-inspired music via Florida stages in Fulton County
Mary Kate Brennan grew up in the Adirondacks. These days, she calls Florida home. The singer-songwriter will take the stage Friday at Dorn Space in Gloversville as a part of an annual return north.

SOTD 7/20/26: Tuntel by Kaplan and Melamed
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 20, 2026 “Tuntel” by Ori Kaplan and Lihu Melamed. There’s a great new instrumental track by musicians Ori Kaplan and Lihu Melamed. It is built on a breezy bossa nova rhythm mixed with relaxing hip-hop grooves, and the album Reverie drops today,…

‘The Art of Banksy,’ from the streets to the Straz Center
The exhibit opens July 31 and runs through the end of August.

Filming underway in Bloomington for ‘Little Five,’ celebrating first women’s Little 500
Filming has begun in Bloomington for the feature film "Little Five," which tells the true story of the first women's Little 500 bicycle race at Indiana University and is expected to premiere in 2027.

Blues duo to perform at Earlville Opera House
EARLVILLE — The Earlville Opera House Arts Center will welcome blues duo Maximilian Eyle and John Driscoll as part of its Courtyard Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25.

Doxby Films showcases independent horror at Days of the Dead convention
Independent production company Doxby Films presented their recent short film series and discussed future projects during the final day of the Days of the Dead Horror Film Convention in Indianapolis.

Broadway Utica Stage Ready students present Grease
UTICA — Broadway Utica’s Stage Ready Summer Intensive students will present “GREASE School Edition” at 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Proctor High School.

Munson adds programs to Burchfield exhibition
UTICA — Munson is offering a series of workshops, lectures, concerts and special events this summer to complement its exhibition, ‘Watercolor Stories: The Art of Charles E. Burchfield,’ on view through Sept. 13 at the museum, 310 Genesee Street.

The annual Cool Art Show returns to the Coliseum
Hours for the Cool Art Show are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Gulfport artist keeps Florida’s tiki tradition alive
In the fall of 1998, Hurricane Georges tore through the Florida Keys, leaving behind toppled trees and damaged homes. Wesley Wing had traveled south with his soon-to-be wife to help repair her family’s property when an evening around a bonfire unexpectedly altered the course of…