The Indianapolis City-County Council met on Monday night, and the public had its last chance to comment on the proposed $1.6 billion dollar budget for 2025.

A series of arts and cultural events is planned for visitors and residents for NBA All-Star Weekend. One is return of the Through2Eyes cultural tour, with a nod to basketball. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Indianapolis Native Sampson Levingston about his Walk & Talk tours for All-Star weekend.

The Indianapolis arts scene is stepping up its game ahead of NBA All Star 2024 next month. Dubbed Indy’s Home Court, the art offerings will reach across the downtown area.

A recent study found the nonprofit arts and culture sector in Indianapolis brought in more than $520 million in direct economic impact.

Nationally, the study revealed the nonprofit arts and culture industries created $151.7 billion in this 13-month period.