Pence doesn’t know if he’ll sign gambling bill
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he hasn’t decided whether to sign a gambling bill into law even though legislators took steps to try to avoid a veto.
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Hoteliers hesitant to bet on Grand Park Sports Campus crowds
A strong debut for Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus is driving hotel demand for a town without any rooms of its own and few hotels in the works.
DINING: Options limited, flavors strong at Wildwood Market
Let other eateries offer epic menus with page after page of something-to-please-everyone options. Let other places walk you through a line of ingredients to pick.
LOU’S VIEWS: Laugh-a-lot ‘Spamalot’ gets ambitious Civic production
You could feel that split between those who knew what would be catapulted over the French castle wall and those baffled, at least at first, by what all the silliness was about.
LOPRESTI: A happy April raises stakes for Tom Crean and IU basketball
Expectations will be high in Bloomington next time the Hoosiers hit the hardwood.
Deal allows inland moves for Indiana’s riverboat casinos
Lawmakers have approved a deal to allow Indiana's riverboat casinos to build on-land facilities, but live dealers won't be working table games anytime soon at the state's two horse track casinos.
Mother-daughter home rehab team gets shot at HGTV gig
Karen Jensen and Mina Starsiak, owners of Two Chicks and a Hammer, will be featured in a TV pilot airing Monday on the network. They could parlay the appearance into a 12-episode season.
Indianapolis Museum of Art to launch preschool in fall
In a partnership between St. Mary’s Child Center and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 16 slots are available for students to enroll in a new museum-housed preschool, with classes beginning in August.
Priority list include dining at the Speedway, an auto show at the IMA, more
Plus a John Lennon celebration from Encore Vocal Arts and a trio of choices for starting your First Friday trek.
Ticket giveaway: Kenny Chesney
Win tickets to The Big Revival Tour, coming to Lucas Oil Stadium May 9.
Indianapolis company donates six Steele paintings to IU
OneAmerica, a mutual insurance holding company and financial services provider, donated the six T.C. Steele oil landscapes to Indiana University along with another landscape by fellow impressionist John Ottis Adams.
Art hotels seeing payoff from galleries
Will hotel guests pay more to sleep under a Picasso or eat inside a piece of art posing as a bamboo hut? Some hoteliers say they already are.
REVIEW: High-quality art is at the heart of 21c Museum Hotel
What should we expect if plans go through for the conversion and expansion of the former city hall and state museum into a 21c Museum Hotel? Judging from a recent trip to the flagship 21c in Louisville, the answer is: an expansive venue housing a mind-expanding array of 21st century work. Also, an anchor for the downtown art scene. Plus, a top-tier (and free) tourist attraction.
LOU’S VIEWS: Ball State poet’s new book combines dread, humor
“Dirty Bomb” is the latest book of poetry by Mark Neely, who recently landed one of 36 NEA creative writing grants,
LOPRESTI: Brad Stevens meteoric rise continues to defy odds
In Celtics green or Butler blue, preparation and humility lead to same positive results.
Indiana lawmakers facing decisions on budget, casino changes
Indiana lawmakers were grappling Wednesday over where to make cuts in the new state budget with little more than a week remaining in the legislative session while also debating what steps should be taken to help struggling casinos.
A&E roundup: $10K arts fellows, Drum Corps goes big (screen), IMA movies, more
Plus Tony-winner Heather Headley, who grew up in Fort Wayne, to play the Witch in MUNY “Into the Woods” this summer.
Lawmakers still unsettled over more live casino dealers
The question of whether the two horse track casinos in central Indiana will be allowed to add live dealers for their current electronic table games remained unsettled Monday with little more than a week left in this year's legislative session.
Harry Connick Jr., Yo-Yo Ma, Ira Glass and Lech Walesa in Palladium lineup
Fifth season announced for Center for the Performing Arts includes country stars Tanya Tucker, Ronnie Milsap and Rosanne Cash.
Priority list includes Loretta Lynn and a celebration of Eiteljorg addition
Last minute change: Audra McDonald postpones due to illness.