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Indianapolis Public Schools has changed graduation ceremony dates for five of the district’s high schools, raising complaints from family members who have already made travel plans for out-of-state relatives. Superintendent Eugene White said the district was forced to move the graduations because tough winter conditions added four makeup days to the schedule. Parents say more than a month’s notice about the changes should have been provided. White said he waited to change the dates because he hoped the state would waive its 180-day school-year requirement, but he didn’t apply for the waiver until April 13. The state rejected the request.  
 

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday morning on the northeast side after passing a FedEx truck at a high rate of speed. Supreme Thomas of Indianapolis was heading northeast on Massachusetts Avenue near Producers Lane at about 3:30 a.m. when he slammed into a vehicle that was turning south. He died after suffering major injuries to the neck despite wearing a helmet. Police are investigating to determine if Thomas had been drinking.
 

Police are investigating a stabbing that critically injured a man Wednesday morning on the north side of Indianapolis. The man was stabbed several times in the arms, chest and buttocks during the incident at Cambridge Square Apartments in the 7200 block of Township Line Road. A suspect was taken into custody. Police have not released names of the suspect or victim, who was taken to St. Vincent Hospital.
 

Indianapolis Civic Theatre offers its final production at Marian University, “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” May 6-21. Details here. 

Black and white work by a dozen artists makes up “Gray Matters,” opening May 6 at the Stutz Art Space. Details here. 

“Reflections: All These Cars” features, yes, photographs of images bounced off automobiles. It’s at Art Bank June 6-30. Details here. 

Michael Feinstein performs at the Palladium, May 11. A day later, he tapes a PBS special there. Details here.

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band perform at Conseco Fieldhouse, May 7, with local opener Borrow Tomorrow. Details here.

May 5-20

WheelerArts Community Center

NoExit Theatre Company continues to boldly go where other local theater companies haven’t gone before, this time offering  Michael Hosp’s one-person play featuring a man who has trouble sticking to a topic. Details here.

Opening May 10

Tours begin at Columbus Area Visitors Center, Columbus, Ind.

Prepare to feel self-conscious about your own abode after taking a tour through this landmark of mid-century modernist architecture and design. The former home of industrialist/philanthropist J. Irwin Miller and his wife, Xenia Simons Miller, it features a remarkable living room (with a swanky, sunken conversation pit), great views, a one-of-a-kind fireplace and a beautiful path of honey locust trees separating the home from the surrounding acreage.

Don’t go knocking, though. The tour begins at the Columbus Visitors Center and is available either on its own or as part of a day that includes other architectural treasures in this remarkable town. Details here.

May 7

Clowes Hall

The internationally recognized organization, well older than all its performers, celebrates a quarter century of music making. The concert includes performances by all the ICC groups (and there are many). Details here. 

May 5

Palladium

May 6-7

Hilbert Circle Theatre

There was concern, when the Palladium launched, that it would take arts and audiences away from downtown. Well, that may happen. But for now, it’s interesting to note that the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts at Hilbert Circle Theatre with violin master Joshua Bell are sold out—but you can still get tickets to see the ISO and Bell at the Palladium. May both venues thrive with great music … and full houses. Details here.