Longtime CEO of state casino lobbying group stepping down
Mike Smith plans to resign as president and CEO of the Casino Association of Indiana after more than a dozen years in the position, the group announced Monday.
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A&E priority list includes Zoobilation, Pride Fest, more
Also this week, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra finishes its season…and drops in at the Palladium.
Review: ‘American Idiot’ at the Phoenix Theatre
The Green Day musical is far more than a musical complaint session. It’s a terrific, intensely rocking piece of musical theater, worthy of a place on a short list with “Hair” and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”
DINING: Nourish lives up to name
The relatively spare menu offers choices constructed (when possible) from “seasonal, locally produced, family farmed and organic products.”
LOU’S VIEWS: When musicals rock
Plus ten written-for-musicals songs that you can play in the company of your rocker friends.
LOPRESTI: Major league bullpens still stocking up on Hoosier prep talent
There might be another Samardzija or Richard in our midst.
Rosenthal retiring as CEO, president of Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie President and CEO Ellen Rosenthal has led tremendous growth at the interactive history park in Fishers since 2003. She plans to retire at the end of the year.
Pence’s welcome letter for LGBT festival draws criticism
A letter from Gov. Mike Pence welcoming visitors to Indianapolis' upcoming Circle City IN Pride Festival is drawing criticism from both the state Democratic Party chairman and a conservative group, who are unhappy for different reasons.
A&E priority list includes two rock musicals, a batch of hot comics, more
Janeane Garofalo, Kyle Kinane, Doug Benson and Michael Che among Limestone Comedy Festival talent. “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “American Idiot” blast into local theaters.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
BobDirex stages the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice perennial rock musical. Here’s a chance to score some seats.
New Indianapolis Museum of Art policy upsets bicyclists
Museum Executive Director Charles Venable said museum officials forbade bikes — and cars — on the paid campus to make the grounds more peaceful and enjoyable for walkers.
Indiana’s bicentennial celebration to include push for ‘big ideas’
Indiana's celebration of its upcoming bicentennial will include a push to identify "big ideas" the project's organizers hope can drive change in the state over the next 50 years.
A&E Roundup: Pork education, Pat McAfee on stage, more
Plus the debut novel for a UIndy student, what’s coming from the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and a new downtown mural.
CHAMPION OF INNOVATION: Curator takes risks at IMA
Scott Stulen admits much of what he’s doing as the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s first curator of audience experiences and performance isn’t what people expect from a cultural museum.
Pace-setting firms share advice on diving into change, accelerating innovation
IBJ picked the brains of Indianapolis-area firms and organizations known for liquid thinking to discover how they open the spigot on innovation.
Ticket giveaway: ‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’
Win run-of-show tickets to the new film stars Blythe Danner, Sam Elliott and June Squibb.
What to do this week? Priority list includes beer at Conner Prairie, sweet soul music, more
Also, professional dancers from the Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and more are paired with young talent at the Tarkington.
National Road Yard Sale set for its 12th year
The dawn-to-dusk sale spans more than 800 miles of U.S. 40, from Baltimore to St. Louis, and always starts the Wednesday after Memorial Day.
Review: Indiana premiere of ‘Big Fish’ proves a catch
The intimate space at Theatre at the Center helps the intimate musical about father/son relations.
Casinos say law won’t be cure-all
Indiana lawmakers bought the state’s embattled casino industry time, but the new protections might not be enough to ensure each gambling parlor’s long-term survival.