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Schedule begins and ends in Indiana with shows in South Bend and Indianapolis.
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Hilton boutique hotel slated for renovated Consolidated Building
Plans call for a 102-room Home2 Suites by Hilton to be built in what’s known as the annex of the Consolidated Building, at the rear of the vacant, 15-story structure on North Pennsylvania Street.
DINING: In the outpost of Zionsville, a trailblazing Cowboy gets cooking
While it might sound like a naughty “Blazing Saddles” villain, Salty Cowboy is actually a worthy addition to the town’s dining lineup.
Noblesville pursues cultural district designation
Noblesville is positioning itself to join an elite group of Indiana Cultural Districts—a state designation officials say should boost the city’s appeal and help drive economic development.
LOU’S VIEWS: New/old Lichtenstein sculpture dominates IMA front yard
No question about it, “Five Brushstrokes” is bold. It’s also playful and welcoming.
Lopresti: Time for the main course: NFL rivalries now in season
Sink your teeth into these anticipated Colts match-ups.
An Indiana talent places on ‘So You Think’; another to dance with ‘Stars’
Did Valerie Rockey spark your interest in dance? There are plenty of options this season.
Ideal owners needed for tricky north-side properties
Size and age complicate the sale of several prominent structures in Boone and Hamilton counties.
Lou’s A&E priority list for this week
A Colts kickoff concert, the Penrod Art Fair, and more highlight a week packed with options.
U.S. prosecutors from across nation meeting in Indy
Federal prosecutors from across the country are gathering in Indianapolis to discuss ways to reduce the number of guns in the hands of criminals, among other violent crime initiatives.
DINING: DIY restaurant Sushi Boss creates new roll model
It seems like every month, a new “pick-your-own-ingredients-and-move-down-the-line” eatery is opening, putting the pressure on diners rather than a chef to get the combination just right.
LOU’S VIEWS: Contradictions key to ‘bad feminist’ author Roxane Gay
Her harrowing first novel “An Untamed State” and essay collection “Bad Feminist” together send a clear message that the new Purdue University assistant professor is one of Indiana’s leading literary lights.
Small schools, big football expectations
Hoosier football thrives away from the spotlight. Paying visits to Franklin College, University of Indianapolis, and Wabash College.
A&E picks for Aug. 28-Sept. 4
A musical festival warms up Broad Ripple Park, a magician takes over TOTS, and more.
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre lands new executive director
The theater, in residence at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, has hired John Hedges, most recently executive director for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron, Ohio.
School is open: Time to appreciate arts teachers
Little did I know that my music teacher was an accomplished composer and arranger. Little did I know I’d continue to be influenced by her decades after graduating.
LOU’s VIEWS: Great game hunting at GenCon 2014
GenCon has left behind a trail of games acquired by more than 56,000 attendees…including me. Here are my favorites, with options to please the game aficionado without scaring off the Apples to Apples crowd.
REVIEW: ‘The Great Bike Race’
And from out of nowhere, a loopy semi-musical comedy surges to the front of the pack of Indy Fringe shows.
DINING: A Utah-based chain deli piles on the meat at CityWay
Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen fills in the empty spot vacated by Orange Leaf.
LOPRESTI: Catching up with an exclusive Colts group, the 21 QB club
We know all about Manning and Luck, but what about the others who’ve lined up under center?