Court: Betting facility not exempt from city’s smoking law
An appeals court panel has ruled that an off-track betting facility in downtown Indianapolis can’t be excluded from the city's ban on smoking in places such as bars and restaurants.
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Vibrating seats could be coming soon to a theater near you
With domestic movie theater attendance stagnant in recent years, more theater owners are looking to provide immersive 4-D jolts to goose both moviegoers and box office revenues.
A&E priority list includes PopCon, an original musical, more
At Conner Prairie, the Symphony plays “Pictures at an Exhibition” while pictures are created for an exhibition.
DINING: New restaurant at 16th & Penn embraces artists
Penn & Palate features decor dominated by photographic portraits of area literary and visual art talent.
LOPRESTI: Where baseball is king
Jasper is as close as you’ll get to high school baseball heaven.
LOU’S VIEWS: At Art Center, materials are key to message
Tthe group exhibition brings together the work of 10 artists from across North America who all “push the boundaries of materials in today’s world.”
Circle Centre promises prompt repairs to Artsgarden leak
A chunk of plaster fell Wednesday afternoon from the iconic walkway onto the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets, due to a water main break.
A traditional distributor cashes in on craft beer
Monarch Beverage boss illuminates the facts on a bottom-line booster.
Thoughts on EPTC’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and Wisdom Tooth’s ‘Jason and (Medea)’
Two Indy theater companies tackle old tales with fresh results.
A&E Roundup: Wilcher hits the road, a trio of Sondheim shows, cat videos, more
Bon Voyage to Claire Wilcher, a local actress taking an RV to every ComedySportz venue in the U.S. Plus, Theatre on the Square sets 2015/16 season.
Ticket giveaway: Summer Stock Stage’s ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Win tickets to the musical that asks the question: How do you spell syzygy?
Priority list includes ‘Idiot’ singers, Heartland Film Fest rewind, more
Plus a summer celebration at the Indianapolis Museum of Art that offers an opportunity to ditch those paintings that have been parked in your attic.
Making a meal at Zoobilation
I’ll leave it to a mathematician to tell you all the possible meals you can make from the offerings at Zoobilation. Instead, I’ll just outline one.
Why Christopher Lee matters (to me)
Bow down Jason, Michael Myers, Freddie Krueger, et al. A master has passed.
Arts group Big Car to remake area near its new home
The arts-focused Big Car Collaborative, birthed in Fountain Square in 2004 and most recently headquartered at Lafayette Square Mall, has found a permanent place to park on Indianapolis’ south side.
DINING: New Mass Ave spot has out-of-town roots but local name
A creative method of expanding wine offerings and help give Louie’s a distinct flavor.
LOU’S VIEWS: Impassioned ‘Superstar’ shines
A simple, functioning set, a bold lighting plan and solid work from the band contribute greatly. But the essence is in the performances.
LOPRESTI: These Hoosier dry spells are waiting for a good rain
The Triple Crown drought has ended, but the sports gods have unfinished business in Indiana.
Review: ‘Dirty Dancing’ at Clowes Hall
The time of my life? Heck, I didn’t even have the time of my night.
Farm operator to be featured each day of Indiana State Fair
The operators of 17 farms from around the state have been picked to represent the "Year of the Farmer" during this summer's Indiana State Fair.