Indianapolis Zoo has record year at turnstiles
The Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center opened in May and brought in huge summer crowds, including 232,564 visitors in July alone.
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Ticket giveaway: ‘The Illusionists’
Seven magicians take the stage Jan. 20-25 at Old National Centre. Here’s a chance to score a pair of seats.
Review: ‘Marvel Universe Live!’
Bankers Life Fieldhouse hosts a superhero mash-up stunt show. The result is somewhere between “Pow!” and “Splat!”
LOU’S VIEWS: Great A&E expectations with 15 high-hopes picks for 2015
A wordless “Peter Pan,” pianists in competition, and a musical “Idiot” among potential highlights in coming months.
DINING: Public Greens satisfies desires for sustenance, charity
The unique eatery—part of the Cafe Patachou universe—funnels all its profits to the Patachou Foundation, dedicated to feeding healthy meals to the homeless and needy.
Trailblazing hotelier eyes Indy for new lodging concept
Jack DeBoer, a Kansas-based businessman known as the creator of the extended-stay hotel, is bringing his hotel/apartment hybrid to Indianapolis.
LOPRESTI: Who will gather here to crown an NCAA champ?
It’s not too early to speculate about who we might see on the Road to Indianapolis.
Hotels to offer free Wi-Fi but tighten cancellation policies
The big chains, those mega-hotels that cater to business travelers during the week, are finally following suit of the budget, side-of-the-road properties and offering free Internet.
Review: ‘The Odd Couple’
Once again, slob Oscar spars with neat freak Felix. But mugging mars Beef & Boards’ production of the Neil Simon classic.
Colts playoff tickets remain as Bengals fans swoop in
With 7,000 tickets still available as of early Tuesday, there’s concern in the Colts’ camp that Bengals fans will scoop them up and make the two-hour drive for the game.
Warhol Foundation soups up Big Car’s budget with 2-year grant
The local arts group is planning on beefing up its projects and collaborations with artists.
DINING: Newcomers kept adventurous diners busy in 2014
Just a few short years ago, I was challenged to find new restaurants to review in this column. This year, it was tough to keep up.
LOU’S VIEWS: 2014 in A&E
Orangutans, ancient arriors, a fair lady, a great bicycle race, and more offered highlights of the year in Indy-area arts and entertainment.
2014 in sports: unpredictable, untidy and unfathomable
Yes, 2014 was that kind of year for Indiana sports. Often unpredictable, frequently untidy, occasionally unfathomable.
A&E roundup: Looking ahead to Joshua Bell, Lois Lowry…and Cereal Cinema?
“Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” will be screened at the IMA. Yes, you read that correctly.
Irsay helps out Jack Kerouac organization
The owner of the Indianapolis Colts has ponied up a sizable sum for a Massachusetts organization that keeps the writer’s legacy alive.
LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
Also, see what films and performances made the Indiana Film Journalists Associations list for the best of 2014.
DINING:Oft-tapped space gets restaurant/bar improvement
The District Tap sets up in the former Discovery Zone/Music Mill/Brewstone spot. Start with one of 60 beers on tap and a plate of Short Rib Nachos.
LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
Also, see what films and performances made the Indiana Film Journalists Associations list for the best of 2014.
LOPRESTI: Time to warm up the season with some baseball talk
Pirates, Indians execs give us a glimpse of what’s to come when the sports action moves outdoors.