LOU’S VIEWS: Top movies of 2015
Investigative journalists, a retired conductor, a child soldier, and an animated brief encounter populate my favorite films of 2015.
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Review: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has warmth but not much fire
If what you want is a clone of your favorite elements from episodes 4 and 5 with a few character tweaks, this installment might satisfy.
Indy’s newest country radio station off to slow start
Low ratings for WUBG-FM 98.3 could change with a planned onslaught of billboard and TV promotion. And its value to its owner is being part of a larger local and national advertising strategy.
State selects two sculptures to commemorate bicentennial
A selection committee that reviewed 104 proposals chose New York artist Osman Akan to create a sculpture called “Enduring Flame” and Bloomington artist Dale Enochs to build a sculpture called the “Living Time Piece.”
DINING: Broad Ripple staple Chumley’s transitions into Village Tap Room
The Tijuana Sunshine Dog, wrapped in bacon with caramelized onion, queso fresco, and peppadew pepper chowchow, is not for the feint of heart.
LOU’S VIEWS: Top movies of 2015 (sans Star Wars)
Investigative journalists, a retired conductor, a child soldier, and an animated brief encounter populate my favorite films of 2015.
LOPRESTI: How Painter and Purdue crawled out of the cellar
The Boilermakers’ coach made the most of a rare opportunity to rebuild his own program.
Heartland Film taps Basile after president’s sudden departure
The organization that puts on the annual Heartland Film Festival has named Frank Basile interim president after the unexpected resignation of Stuart Lowry, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday.
Review: ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ at the Murat
The most hallucinogenic theater offering in Indy in 2015 didn’t come from NoExit Performance, Know No Stranger, or one of the fringier Indy Fringe shows.
Priority list includes acrobats, jazz, and Griswolds
Maximize your holiday pleasures by taking in some of the many arts events happening this week.
‘Spotlight’ named Best Picture by Indiana Film Journalists Association
Surprises on the list include a very young Best Actor and a very adult film as Best Animated Feature.
PRI expo hits gas on attendance, keeping exhibitors busy
The Performance Racing Industry expo’s attendance over the weekend in Indianapolis surpassed 55,000, as exhibitors reported best-ever sales.
Hamilton County Sports Authority prepares for busy 2016
The organization, a division of Hamilton County Tourism Inc., is launching a five-year calendar, increasing its budget by 25 percent and hiring another staff member.
LOU’S VIEWS: Beyond just ‘Jingle Bells’
Christmas music maven Bryan Fonseca of the Phoenix Theatre helps spruce up your collection of holiday music
DINING: A new dining oasis opens in Broad Ripple
After my first lunch at Sahara, I wanted to go back for dinner. And maybe for lunch the next day.
LOPRESTI: Marian football: from pipe dream to powerhouse in eight years
What some thought was a quixotic quest looks in hindsight like pure genius.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’
Win tickets to opening night of the Broadway in Indianapolis season opener at the Murat.
Indiana to kick off bicentennial celebration this week
Plans for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza were released Wednesday morning. The projects calls for the installation of two art pieces on the grounds of the Indiana Government Center complex.
Groups seek to amp up Indy’s star power with TV, film initiative
The two-year, $300,000 initiative will court production crews for movies and TV commercials and shows. A consortium of city, civic and tourism groups think it could have a $6 million annual impact.
Live Nation’s deal to buy Old National Centre unravels
The group that owns the landmark entertainment and hospitality venue in downtown Indianapolis has decided not to sell the building after Live Nation made an offer late last year.