2016 Forty Under 40: Gary Brackett
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett left the NFL in 2012 and launched Brackett Restaurant Group, which includes Georgia Reese’s downtown and several Stacked Pickle locations.
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2016 Forty Under 40: Camille D. Blunt
After years lobbying at the Indiana Statehouse, Camille Blunt has now moved to the administration of new Gov. Joe Hogsett, where she’ll serve as his legislative director.
2016 Forty Under 40: Michael Armstrong
Michael Armstrong is an aerospace systems engineering specialist at Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, where he has served as the technical lead for research and technology activities developing electrical power and propulsion systems.
2016 Forty Under 40: Monica Sorribas Amela
Monica Sorribas Amela is a global leader and research and development director at Dow AgroSciences’ Centers for Biology Excellence where she leads operational aspects for the Crop Protection R&D function.
Mass Ave farm-to-table pioneer R bistro to close
Feb. 27 will be the last day of business for the restaurant founded by chef Regina Mehallick that helped fuel Indianapolis’ homegrown eatery boom.
Priority list includes a carnival celebration, First Friday starting points, more
There’s no shortage of arts activity on the First Friday of the shortest month of the year.
DINING: Voila! Diavola adds pizza choice to 54th Street
Beyond easier parking on a weekend evening and cool signage, Diavola’s differentiators have as much to do with its atmosphere as they do with what it serves.
Vonnegut-penned work to lead Indy Opera’s new season
The Indianapolis Opera will kick off its 2016-17 season with the world premiere adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s play “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” with music by Richard Auldon Clark of Butler University.
Children’s Museum to launch $8M in space-themed attractions
With astronaut David Wolf’s involvement, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis plans three space-related exhibits that will open this summer.
Weekend reviews: Nugent Dance’s ‘Mapping the Aether’ and TOTS’ ‘Skylight’
A new dance company takes the stage while an established theater pushes forward.
Priority list includes a bloody musical theater masterpiece, Art & Soul kickoff, more
Additional structural support for the Artsgarden may be required when the full force of the Eastern Star Church choir helps kickoff a month-long arts celebration.
LOU’S VIEWS: Pleasures sporadic in ‘Irma Vep’ mystery mash-up at the IRT
A vampire, a werewolf, a groundsman with a wooden leg and more are gamely played by two actors, abetted by a backstage crew choreographing costume changes.
DINING: Former O’Charley’s spiced up as Jiallo’s
African-Caribbean Cuisine restaurant sets up shop in International Marketplace district.
ROUNDUP: IMAX’s brief shutdown, Urbanski reviewed, latest from Lily & Madeleine, more
Plus Indiana Landmarks partners with both Spirit & Place and Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre on separate projects.
Priority list includes a spaced-out music festival, world-premiere dance, more
Hear the music that was sent on the Voyager space probe when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra kicks off a three-week series.
Ticket giveaway: Seth Meyers at Hilbert Circle Theatre
The late-note host and former SNL star comes to town for a Cancer Support Community of Central Indiana benefit. Here’s how to win tickets.
LOU’S VIEWS: Civil warriors clash–and team up–in Phoenix Theatre’s “Butler”
The best legal thriller I’ve seen in years, Richard Strand’s “Butler” doesn’t venture anywhere near a courtroom, judge’s chamber or jury room.
DINING: State Fair staple Barto’s hops to Greenwood with Hops & Fire
Don’t go to the eager-to-please new pub and eatery looking for deep-fried sweet corn or country-fried bacon or other fairground fare.