Takei to come to Butler
As noted these days for his Twitter (more than 1.25 million followers) and Facebook (over 7.2 million likes) domination as he is for playing Sulu on “Star Trek,” the actor will give a free lecture in February.
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Perceptions, plans outlined for this year’s Final Four
NCAA Final Four host committee officials said Tuesday that Fan Fest would open April 3; youth clinics and a 5K walk to help support Coaches vs. Cancer will be held April 4; 3,200 children would dribble around town April 5; and the annual March Madness Music Festival will be held April 3-5.
In memory of Cynthia Layne, leading Indy vocalists offer tribute
Memories from Brenda Williams, Shannon Forsell, Stacie Sandoval, and Heather Ramsey Clark. Add your thoughts on the woman and her talents.
Ticket giveaway: ‘So Costly A Sacrifice: Lincoln and Loss’ exhibit
A new exhibition looks at mortality and the man. Chime in with your favorite other Abe, Abby, or Abraham to have a chance at free passes.
A&E priority list includes Sutton Foster at the Cabaret, a Coltrane tribute, more
Get a jump on your weekend A&E planning as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra plays Avon and the Stanley Clarke Trio comes to Carmel.
Fountain Square landlord keeps duckpin bowling alive
The game has become a must-have-reservations attraction in the historic Fountain Square neighborhood and one of Indy's most original activities for corporate team-building, date night or a fun time out with friends.
Key lawmaker introduces bill to allow live dealers at racinos
Two of the state’s largest casinos and horse track betting facilities, Hoosier Park in Anderson and Indiana Grand in Shelbyville, stand to benefit most if the proposed legislation becomes law.
DINING: A new Brownsburg tapas joint stretches culinary borders
Rhapsody Global Tapas goes beyond Spain for the creation of its slate of small plates. What it lacks in purity it makes up for in range.
LOU’S VIEWS: More than good, ‘Good People’ marks IRT season high point
Sparks fly because these people’s different experiences—the lives they’ve led, choices they’ve made, and ways they’ve opted to remember and/or forget their pasts—actually conflict.
Owners of popular Greek restaurant turning 1920s warehouse into event center
Taki and Jeanette Sawi of Santorini Greek Kitchen, in Fountain Square, are branching out to open a large banquet facility in a nearly century-old warehouse on the southwestern edge of downtown just across the White River and not far from Lucas Oil Stadium.
BASILE: Travel with family often best when not tied to holidays
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2014 now in the rearview mirror, my thoughts turn to family and holiday travel—which for me don’t always overlap.
LOPRESTI: What a difference a year makes for Pacers, Manning, others
Time constantly rearranges the furniture–sometimes for the good, sometimes not.
Eiteljorg Museum sets attendance record
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in downtown Indianapolis drew 161,000 visitors in 2014, topping its former record of 141,000 in 2011.
No love for ‘Lego’ and other thoughts on the Oscar nominations
With an all-white slate in the acting categories and male-focused films dominating Best Picture and Best Director, diversity will certainly be a topic this year.
Diavolo, ‘The Illusionist,’ more make A&E priority list
What’s on your schedule for the weekend? How about a jaw-dropping dance company or a show packed with top magicians?
Caesars unit says it filed Chapter 11 in bid to trim debt
A cash-strapped division of casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. that owns two Indiana casinos is hoping a court agrees to its plan to get out from under $18.4 billion of debt.
City interested in hosting college football title game
Indiana Sports Corp. officials who attended the first College Football Playoff Championship Game said they’d love to host the game at Lucas Oil Stadium under the right conditions.
Centaur closing Indiana betting parlor in March
Indianapolis-based Centaur Gaming said Monday its site in Merrillville will close March 15. The site opened in 1995 and employs 33 people.
Federal analysis: Arts, culture add $700B to U.S. economy
Creative industries including Hollywood and broadcasting contribute more to the U.S. economy than previously thought, the government said Monday.
Musicians applaud new rule for flying with instruments
A new federal transportation rule makes it clear that airlines must allow musical instruments of certain dimensions as carry-on items.