Ticket giveaway: Indy International Festival
Indy International Festival returns Nov. 21-23 and IBJ has five family four-packs of tickets to give away. Just name your favorite ethnic restaurant and you could win.
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Alton Brown, Georgia O’Keeffe and more on this week’s A&E priority list
Events also include a recreation of the “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast and a celebration of all things Kurt Vonnegut.
Monument observation deck closed for repairs
The monument's observation deck and gift shop will be closed during the work, although its Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum will remain open.
Review: Dance Kaleidoscope’s ‘Carmina Burana’…plus extras
A trio of appetizers and heartfelt applause for retiring senior dancer Liberty Harris add to the pleasures of this revival.
LOU’S VIEWS: Seeing ‘Red’ at the IRT
Factual and fictional threads weave through John Logan Tony-winning Best Play about artist Mark Rothko. The Indiana Repertory Theatre stages its local premiere
LOPRESTI: Ready or not, new Pacers season awaits
It was a rough summer for the Blue & Gold. How could the regular season be worse?
TripAdvisor is new powerhouse in hospitality industry
The travel website TripAdvisor has seen such an explosion of consumer-generated reviews and page views in the last two years that local hoteliers now monitor it continually.
DINING: Mockable Milktooth proves itself with creative, homey fare
I’ll confess that my guest and I had some good laughs on our way to lunch at the new Fletcher Place eatery. The jibes ended quickly, though, once the food arrived.
Museum keeps historic trains rolling through central Indiana
Founded in 1960, the Indiana Transportation Museum has been working for decades to preserve the Nickel Plate Railroad’s legacy by offering guests what it calls “moving experiences”—literally.
A&E picks for the week: Dance Kaleidoscope, Magna cum Murder, more
Camp classic “Rocky Horror,” dance classic “Carmina Burana,” and who-knows-what-will-happen improv make the priority list this week. Also: A mysterious convention.
IBJ giveaway: Ann Katz Festival of Books
Win fast passes to just about any event on the schedule, including appearances by authors Annabelle Gurwitch and Hank Phillippi Ryan.
Fading casino revenue has Indiana city selling debt
After decades of declining population and shifting economic fortunes, the city of Hammond in northwest Indiana is betting that water from Lake Michigan will refresh its finances.
Hilton North closure to cost 46 employees their jobs
Community Health Network Foundation is closing the hotel in December to create room for more hospital development.
New Hilton brand coming to downtown’s Illinois Building
A Canopy by Hilton will occupy the historic building just a block from Monument Circle as part of chain’s launch of the new brand in 11 cities.
IBJ movie night: ‘Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)’
Win tickets to a sneak preview of the already acclaimed new film starring Michael Keaton.
BASILE: Seek out the unusual in the usual destinations
Tourism discoveries abound in Nashville, Dallas, New York City, and more. You just have to be open to them.
DINING: New downtown canal eatery Burgerhaus worth exploring
It’s fitting that the menu at Burgerhaus has an exploratory theme since finding the place can be a bit tricky.
LOU’S VIEWS: IMOCA outpost upgrades CityWay development
Applause for the efforts of the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art and CityWay to carve out gallery space in the well-trafficked building that also houses the Alexander Hotel.
LOPRESTI: Lucas Oil Stadium is distinctly—and properly—populist
Our football palace, unlike some others, isn’t just for the pros. Those who pay for it also get to use it.
Library plans $59M in new branches, upgrades
Indianapolis Public Library officials are seeking approval from the city to borrow funds to renovate, relocate and build entirely new branches across the city. Despite growing emphasis on digital media, library visits are increasing, they say.