Indianapolis, IN
Popular NBA TV show takes its broadcast to Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — TNT’s “Inside the NBA” will broadcast Thursday through Sunday from the Indiana Convention Center as part of the NBA All-Star Game weekend.
The show features host Ernie Johnson along with former players Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.
Andre Plaisance, vice president of live events for TNT, says from 75 to 100 producers and technical directors spent Wednesday setting up for the remote broadcast.
“Anytime you can engage with the fan and make the fan feel part of the show, it’s a great opportunity for both of us. Nothing is more exciting than getting on the road and being able to interact with the fan,” Plaisance said.
Local contractors were brought into help construct the stage that will play host to a concert Thursday featuring O’Neal, aka DJ Diesel, and rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
“I think we have up to 10 cameras to shoot the show tomorrow (Thursday) night and we’ll adjust that for the concert, but we’ll have more cameras and support crews to shoot the studio show because we actually have a live studio show tomorrow night that we typically shoot in our home studio but now we are taking it on the road,” Plaisance said.
NBA All-Star Game weekend events will be at three different locations: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium., and the Convention Center. Logistical challenges, though, are not unfamiliar territory for TNT.
“You know, we have a relationship with the NCAA Men’s Final Four. We’ve been here frequently with our relationship broadcasting March Madness. We love coming to Indianapolis,” Plaisance said.
The Machine Gun Kelly and DJ Diesel concerts are sold out, although tickets were still available Wednesday for a Saturday night concert featuring Grammy-nominated rapper Jelly Roll.
Popular NBA TV show takes its broadcast to Indianapolis
The Road Show will feature a live broadcast of “Inside the NBA” along with photo ops, fan contests, and more! Join EJ, Kenny, Shaq and Chuck at the Indiana Convention Center for an unforgettable free event. The fun starts Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (WISH Photo/Adam Pinsker)
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(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Love Fest 2026, an initiative happening over four days, will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
The STR8UP Mentoring Foundation, touted as an Indianapolis-based nonprofit to help at-risk urban youths, aims for the event to be a safe and productive start to summer for Indianapolis youth and families.
The kickoff rally will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 4958 Ribble Road. That’s off East 30th Street west of its intersections with Massachusetts Avenue and Emerson Avenue.
A community cleanup day will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at 3036 N. Sherman Drive, just north of East 30th Street.
A basketball tournament and a health and resource fair will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St.
STR8UP programs include educational partnerships that support students from kindergarten through young adulthood, and intramural sports to encourage teamwork and healthy competition.
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