Circle City Classic events, IMOCA opening, and more on A&E priority list
Got some time between Oct. 2-8? Here’s a short list of stuff to do, including a visit from a legendary Broadway choreographer.
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Indiana casinos want wagering, admission taxes cut
A legislative committee is weighing requests from Indiana casino operators to reduce the state's wagering tax rates and eliminate the $3 admission tax for everyone who enters a riverboat, even if not gambling.
Not your typical corporate retreat spots
You know the drill—find a place where a contingent from your organization can fall back and talk about something important. (Or unimportant.)
The Interview Issue: Michael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling and perpetual PBS-special star, was a surprisingly high-profile choice for artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
The Interview Issue: Amp Harris
Amp Harris is as well-known for the company he keeps as he is for his work over the years as a DJ, radio host and promoter of community events, including the “Saving Our Youth” Celebrity Basketball Game. Among his confidants are comedian Mike Epps and professional athletes Reggie Wayne, George Hill and Edgerrin James.
The Interview Issue: Sarah Taylor
One job of the Hoosier Lottery executive director is to make government friendly.
Digital marketing convention leaving Indy for New York
Connections, the high-profile digital-marketing convention hosted in Indianapolis by ExactTarget each year since the event's founding in 2005, is moving to New York City next year, city tourism officials disclosed Thursday.
A&E priorities include Broadway legend, improvised theater, more
Chita Rivera and the Improvised Shakespeare Company among highlights.
Unusual meeting spots for corporate retreats
You know the drill—find a place where a contingent from your organization can fall back and talk about something important. (Or unimportant.)
Reviews: Season openers at the IRT and Phoenix
The first act of IRT’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” might make you wonder why the show isn’t produced more often. The second act makes it clear.
Critics react to ‘Spamalot’ cancellation
A high school in Pennsylvania nixed a production of the Monty Python musical due to “homosexual themes.”
Lean years loom for Capital Improvement Board
The Capital Improvement Board is headed for lean years, but it’s not for a lack of resources. The entity that oversees downtown convention and sports venues faces payment of two big debts.
DINING: Washington Street staple rises again under new name
Javier’s Hacienda takes over the spot formerly occupied by El Sol. And, yes, the donkey is still there.
LOU’S VIEWS: Actors Theatre creates a loverly ‘My Fair Lady’
A good production needs to treat these familiar characters as people instead of icons and the songs as spontaneous bursts of emotional truth, not as a greatest-hits package.
LOPRESTI: For a letter to Coach Knight, a few possible additions
Has the IU legend changed his tune on late games? What about mending fences while there’s time?
Manager of Cultural Trail plans HQ project
The not-for-profit that oversees the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare program plans to shed its training wheels and renovate a former service station along the trail as its headquarters.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘The Voice’ winner takes lead in Broadway’s ‘Pippin’
Indianapolis singer Josh Kaufman said Thursday he'll be taking a turn as the lead in the Tony Award-winning revival "Pippin."
Heartland Film Festival surprises
When the fest announces its schedule, eyebrows may well be raised from those who think “truly moving pictures” is synonymous with “wholesome PG fare.”
IBJ ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
Just name your favorite Aaron, Ludwig or Felix (which should give you some idea of the program).