2013 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Melissa Greenwell
Melissa Greenwell likes to change people’s perceptions of human resources–from policy and handbooks and administration to helping employees be more productive.
Lou Harry
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2013 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Sue Ellspermann
Sue Ellspermann uses her training as a facilitator often in her role as Indiana’s lieutenant governor.
2013 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Francina Dlouhy
As the first woman appointed to the management committee of what was then Baker & Daniels—and as one of the firm’s first two women to become a partner—Francina Dlouhy sees helping others as a key part of her job.
2013 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Barb Cutillo
Stonegate Mortgage Corp., which Barb Cutillo co-founded with her husband, has become one of the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the United States for three years straight (according to Inc. magazine) and topped IBJ’s list of fast-growing private firms in Indiana.
2013 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Carol Curran
Like the mythological bird that rose from the ashes, Carol Curran’s 2001 startup, Phoenix Data Corp., rose from what would have led a weaker-kneed entrepreneur to give up.
2013 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Jennifer Burk
Jennifer Burk gave up a job as a top executive with Duke Realty Corp. to head up Junior Achievement of Central Indiana.
LOU’S VIEWS/DINING: Studio Movie Grill makes reel changes to moviegoing experience
Since it’s selling itself as both an entertainment venue and a dining spot, I thought I’d take its lead and combine my A&E and dining columns this week.
REVIEWS: ‘Once’ and ‘Smokefall’ in Chicago
A low-key movie survives transfer to the stage. And a father’s abandonment ripples for generations.
A&E Road Trip Review: ‘Once’ and ‘Smokefall’ in Chicago
"Once" at Chicago's Oriental Theatre Oct. 19 brought another IBJ A&E Road Trip, this time to Chicago for the touring production of the Broadway hit "Once." Indy actor Paul Hansen went along for the ride to share insight into life in the theater (prior to moving to Indy, he appeared in international tours of "West […]
You-review-it Monday: Heartland Film Fest and more
So what did you get to see this weekend? Chime in with your opinion.
DINING: New Carmel eatery joins upper crust of local pizzerias
And the housemade sauce is great for dipping. Third in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants in recently rehabbed spaces
LOU’S VIEWS: On Matisse and Macheath
The IMA offers a brilliantly colored blockbuster while the opera presents a shark with no teeth
You-review-it Monday: Matisse, Macheath and more
My weekend (which I claim begins Thursday night), included a Mellencamp musical, a top-notch art show, and the season opener for the Indianapolis Opera. Did you see any of the above?
Review: Mellencamp/King’s ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’
The creators claim they’ve been working on the show for 13 years. I don’t believe in unlucky numbers, but there you go.
DINING: More than Irish luck needed for newcomer to troubled spot
36 East opens on Washington St. Second in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants in recently rehabbed spaces.
LOU’S VIEWS: Beef & Boards’ ‘Les Miz’ is ready for its close up
Experiencing the blockbuster from 12 feet from the stage, I appreciated it even more. And, no, I didn’t steal any bread from the buffet.
Ticket giveaway: IMA’s Matisse exhibition
IBJ’s marketing department has a Matisse gift pack to give away. Enter here for a chance to win.
Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Beef & Boards
Yes, ‘Les Miserables’ works scaled down to dinner theater proportions. In fact, I’m already hungry to see it again.
The Arlo Guthrie Concert Massacre (with apologies to ‘Alice’s Restaurant’)
In the rambling style of Arlo Guthrie’s classic song, a review of his concert at the Palladium. Feel free to sing along.
DINING: La Dolce Chipotle? Piada gives burritos an Italian twist
The Columbus-based chain stakes a claim in Central Indiana. First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants in recently rehabbed spaces.