Indiana lottery not spooked after Illinois fires contractor
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Soapmaker Gilchrist & Soames scooped up by Sysco unit
The Indianapolis-based producer of high-end soaps, shampoos and conditioners for hotels and resorts will become part of Guest Supply but keep its local operations.
Priority list includes one man, two guvnors, a Carrie Newcomer musical, more
World music, British comedy, a homegrown musical and more offer plenty of options this week.
DINING: New Binford Blvd. brewery doesn’t turn blind eye to food
The Blind Owl menu offers little that’s risky or unfamiliar but the food is tasty and “owler” fills of beer are available.
LOU’S VIEWS: At ATI, a ‘Fantasticks’ worth remembering
Requiring a delicate balance of whimsy, theatrics and sincerity, the musical has its problems. But it can thrive when planted in the proper theater and given appropriate watering.
Lopresti: Colts must be hoping there’s no place like home
The Colts had better not even think of losing to the New York Jets in Monday night’s home opener.
Zoo land deal for more parking sets table for expansion
The Indianapolis Zoo’s landlocked grounds prevent it from expanding. But leaders think they have found a solution—by joining the ownership group that wants to build an outdoor concert venue on the former General Motors stamping plant site across West Washington Street.
Eiteljorg lands huge art donation from late NFL team owner
The gift from the Bud Adams estate includes significant paintings by noted artists including Frederic Remington, Charles Marion Russell, N. C. Wyeth and Thomas Moran.
A&E Priority list includes Taylor Swift, Muppet burlesque, more
Plus Indy Jazz Fest continues, a new interactive area opens at the History Center, and Storytelling Arts brings back Kevin Kling.
Review: ‘Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs’ at the Cabaret
With a song list ranging from Kurt Weill to Miley Cyrus, the TV (“The Good Wife”), Broadway (“Cabaret”) and film (“Titus”) star delivered.
LOU’S VIEWS: Getting bearings at Indiana State Museum’s skateboard show
Try to wrap your head around why skateboard and rider don’t separate when both are 20 feet in the air. Imagine the calculations required to figure out how to stay on a halfpipe?
More events, more people give Georgia Street new life
The section of Georgia Street west of the fieldhouse was conceived as a way to create an eye-catching Super Bowl pedestrian zone in 2012. The challenge since has been to find a sustainable role for the venue.
Indy Chamber creates new position to harness Steven Stolen’s diverse talents
Stolen, who began his life with designs on a music career, will use his myriad personal connections to help the chamber find new members and funding sources and build stronger central Indiana ties as it works to become more regionally focused.
LOPRESTI: Queen of Indy sports putting final touches on legacy
If you haven’t been following Tamika Catchings, it’s time to start.
LOU’S VIEWS: Getting bearings at Indiana State Museum’s skateboard show
Try to wrap your head around why skateboard and rider don’t separate when both are 20 feet in the air. Imagine the calculations required to figure out how to stay on a halfpipe?
Butler corrals performing venues under new executive director
The hiring of Texas arts administrator Ty Sutton is part of a strategy to streamline ticketing and booking at campus venues and enhance Butler’s presence as an arts destination.
Ticket giveaway: Penrod Art Fair
Win tickets to the annual event at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Priority list includes Penrod Art Fair, Indy Jazz Fest, more
The performing arts season officially begins with a jam-packed weekend. Here’s some help choosing.
Theater at Fort Benjamin Harrison finds new life
This October, the 86-year-old theater will come to life again. A collaboration between a local arts organization, Partnerships for Lawrence, and the city of Lawrence, which is paying for repairs, is making it possible.
Horse industry worries about plans to curb casino subsidies
Horse track operators and breeders are concerned the good times might be trotting to a close as some states move to rein in a lucrative subsidy that's helped prop up their long suffering-industry.