Broadway roundup (part 1): ‘An American in Paris,’ ‘Fun Home,’ ‘The Curious Incident’
On a recent trip to New York, I fit in as much theater as humanly possible. Here are thoughts on three recent award-winners.
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Casino Association picks former state rep as president
Matt Bell, a former state representative and chairman of the Indiana Gaming Commission, has been picked to lead the Casino Association of Indiana, succeeding longtime president Mike Smith.
Marriott buying rival hotel chain Starwood for $12.2 billion
The deal would add 50 percent more rooms to Marriott's portfolio and give it more unique, design-focused hotels that appeal to younger travelers.
From small-town perch, mobile carnival firm leads industry
Farmland-based North American Midway Entertainment stages about 150 events a year, reaching 15 million people.
LOPRESTI: Bye allows time to reflect on Colts’ whiplash season
The roller coaster took another sharp turn with news of Andrew Luck’s injuries.
DINING: City Market bistro offers twist on traditional grilled cheese
Bedecked with playful signage and a menu handwritten on butcher paper, Say Cheese adds another option to downtown lunch dining.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Rudy’ meets ‘Brian’s Song’ in Angelo Pizzo’s directorial debut
“My All-American” might not land a place in the pantheon of greats, but it certainly proves a spunky, engaging competitor.
Pinnacle’s $4.7B casino sale faces challenge at Indiana hearing
Pinnacle Entertainment’s proposed sale of its casinos to Gaming & Leisure Properties is being opposed by a union that will ask the Indiana Gaming Commission to reject the plan, saying the deal would give the company more casinos than state law allows.
Priority list includes Bands of America, Eiteljorg art, a revisit to ‘Our Town,’ more
If you like the halftime shows better than the football games, you owe yourself the favor of seeing the Grand National Championship finals at least once in your life.
Ticket giveaway: Civic’s ‘Mary Poppins’
I’ve got a four-pack of tickets to the stage version of the Disney classic. Here’s how to win.
LOU’S VIEWS: Prince of prints
IMA shows evolution of artist Gustave Baumann, who specialized in wood block nature prints
DINING: Subito stakes a claim on Cultural Trail
When the Subito sign went up across the street from an otherwise quiet stretch of the Cultural Trail, I expected another inconsequential lunchery. I was wrong.
LOPRESTI: College basketball in Indiana: a statistical point of view
Good, bad and ugly, here are numbers to remember about your favorite Hoosier teams.
Westfield selects Jonathan Byrd’s to operate Grand Park hotel
According to plans, the 180-room hotel will be on 5.26 acres of city-owned property immediately to the west of the future indoor soccer facility on 191st Street.
Priority list includes military monologues, spirit, place, the wonder of Stevie, more
Spirit and Place Festival kicks off while Steve Wonder plays Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Steve Jobs is discussed theatrically, and actor Stephen Lang visits Ball State.
Thoughts on ‘The Nether’ at the Phoenix Theatre
I appreciated a good space battle, but my favorite science fiction used speculation to make me wrestle with questions of the here and now.
DINING: Nora newcomer Big Lug Canteen overachieves
A quote from the website: “Masters of Decent. Genius in Pretty Good.” I beg to disagree.
LOPRESTI: The very human story behind Earlham football’s winless record
Coach Nick Johnson’s sorrow has little to do with what happens on the gridiron.
ISO maestro Urbanski has grown, gained global plaudits
In his fifth season in Indianapolis, the Polish native not only leads the ISO, but also has conducting and guest-conducting commitments worldwide.
Thoughts on the IRT’s ‘April 4, 1968: Before We Forgot How to Dream’
Conversation can be theater’s greatest special effect—provided we care about the people doing the talking.