Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Men's Chorus: Harmonizing inclusivity and excellence
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus isn’t just about music; it’s about community. Entertaining, educating and promoting inclusivity through musical excellence, the IMC stands tall as a beacon of harmony and unity.
Stephen McCoy, executive director and Greg Sanders, artistic director of the IMC stopped by WISH-TV studios to chat with Daybreak anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the chorus’ legacy and upcoming performance at Indy Pride.
“We’re so excited to sing at the pride festival as well. You know, we’ve been singing at this for the past 34 years,” said McCoy.
The IMC operates as a volunteer chorus, seamlessly blending a diverse range of repertoire with finesse and spirit. From classical to contemporary, their performances captivate audiences with agility and grace.
“We get to do lots of collaborations in town. We perform regularly at the orchestra; we do mainstage shows and we do things at the Fringe Festival. So, it’s always changing and always, and that’s what keeps it fresh now,” said Sanders.
Beyond their own productions, the IMC has graced the stage alongside local and national artists and performing groups. Collaborations have included artist such as Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli, as well as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
The chorus has notably contributed to productions such as “Anything Goes in Concert,” “Leading Men of Broadway,” “Broadway Standing Ovations!” and “Hello, Dolly!” Additionally, they have lent their voices to projects with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and the Butler University Chorale.
This Saturday, the IMC is set to perform at the Indy Pride Festival, further cementing their commitment to fostering inclusivity and celebrating diversity through music.
“We’ve been singing in that for so many years and it’s been so important to us, and a great way for us to, again, connect with our community,” said Sanders.
For those looking to support their mission, the IMC welcomes financial contributions, volunteer involvement and creative participation. Interested singers can audition annually at the end of August, while opportunities for volunteer work are available at all levels of engagement.
To learn more about the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, upcoming performances, or how to get involved, click here.
Indianapolis, IN
Daly takes charge on second day of Indianapolis 500 practice
Indianapolis, IN
Katherine Legge Will Attempt to Make History With Indianapolis 500, NASCAR Double in Same Day
Katherine Legge will look to make motorsports history this month by competing in IndyCar and NASCAR Cup Series races on the same day.
According to ESPN, Legge’s BRANDed Management announced Wednesday that she intends to race in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, which is a feat known in racing as “the double.”
The double has been attempted 10 times by five different drivers, but Legge would be the first woman to do so if she pulls it off.
Speaking to USA Today‘s Mitchell Northam regarding her ambitious plan, Legge said, “It’s another groundbreaking thing that I can showcase to the world really that, if you set your mind to things, you can do anything, and you can do things that maybe you never even dreamt of before.”
Legge, who is a 45-year-old motorsports veteran from England, has competed in the Indy 500 four times, and she has run in eight NASCAR Cup Series races over the past two seasons.
Her best Indy 500 finish to date was 22nd in 2012, while her best result in a NASCAR Cup Series race was 17th last season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Kyle Larson was the most recent driver to run the double, doing so last season. He previously attempted it in 2024, but a rain delay during the Indy 500 caused him to miss the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Larson have all run the double, but the only driver to ever complete every lap of both races in the same day was Stewart in 2001.
No driver running the double has ever won a race as part of it. Stewart’s finishes of sixth in the Indy 500 and third in the Coca-Cola 600 in 2001 are the best results in the double to date.
Regardless of where she finishes, Legge will etch her name in motorsports history forever if she is merely able to qualify for and compete in both the 2026 Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600.
Indianapolis, IN
Indy’s own Conor Daly starts strong as Indy 500 practice opens
INDIANAPOLIS — Opening day for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 featured six hours of practice around the famed 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Noblesville native Conor Daly finished among the top three on the speed charts, recording a best lap of 225.838 mph.
Daly returns for his 13th Indianapolis 500 start, driving the No. 23 Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. The race marks the team’s lone IndyCar entry of the season, and Daly’s first Indy 500 appearance since spending 2025 as a full-time driver for Juncos Hollinger Racing, where he finished 18th in the championship standings.
“Just a good Day 1,” Daly said. “I’m very happy with the mechanical balance in the car right now.”
Much of the early session consisted of single-car runs, with pack drafting not becoming common until later in the afternoon. Even then, traffic remained manageable, and the day unfolded without major interruptions.
Despite limited drafting throughout most of the session, Daly said he was pleased with the early feel of the car and believes the team has a clear direction moving forward.
“We definitely know what we want to do for tomorrow,” Daly said. “We identified a couple things that we want to reevaluate tomorrow.”
Wind conditions also became a major factor throughout the paddock, adding another layer of challenge for drivers trying to find consistency.
“The wind is really making things interesting,” Daly said. “It seems like the last couple of years that’s changed the race a lot.”
Still, the opening day remained relatively clean despite the high speeds and steady track activity. The only significant issue came for defending Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou, who spent much of the session in the garage after reporting a problem in the rear of his car.
Palou returned to the track in the closing minutes and quickly jumped to the top of the speed charts, posting the fastest lap of the day at 225.937 mph.
Jessica Garcete is an IndyStar sports reporter. Get IndyStar’s motor sports coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Motor Sports newsletter. Subscribe to the YouTube channel IndyStar TV: IndyCar for a behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar and expert analysis.
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