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?
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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.
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.
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.