LOU’S VIEWS: Discovering a new festival—and new musicals—at Ball State
Thanks to the Discovery New Musical Theatre Festival, an uphill climb for new tuners has gotten just a little bit easier. Not easy, mind you, just easier.
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DINING: Cultural Trail lands quirky hops stop
A strip of restaurants has turned a previously anonymous stretch of real estate into a culinary destination. The latest neighbor: Chilly Water Brewing Co.
LOPRESTI: Colts camp at Anderson U. comes with charm, access
It’s not glamorous, but there’s much to be said for Colts’ home away from home.
Indiana tourism group sharpens mission
New director changes organization’s name, launches initiatives catering to businesses.
PENNY: Collegiate reform could hurt Olympic teams
Changes in governance might risk pipeline of athletes in sports that generate little income.
BOHLER SMITH: Forsaken vacation hits business two ways
There is truth in the old adage that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but it also makes Jack unhappier, less healthy and not as effective of an employee.
Tech entrepreneur launches Indy Visitors Channel
Folksy chief cements deals with handshakes, promotes tourism spots with video network in hotels.
Street performers to make debut in Indianapolis
A special project aims to foster the art of street performance in downtown Indianapolis. The project is being promoted by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Downtown Inc. and arts group IndyFringe.
A new dance company, a theater in crisis, and a WNAP raft race redo
Emptying the arts notebook…and bracing for the return of the greatest spectacle in drunken river riding.
REVIEW: ‘Miles & Ellie’ at the Phoenix Theatre
Who’d have thought that the place to go for a Teflon summer romantic comedy would be the Phoenix Theatre?
Security to be tight at Expo this weekend
Indianapolis officials are taking extra steps to ensure safety at Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration in a year that has seen a surge in homicides.
Former newspaper editor now telling stories on screen
Documentary filmmaker Ted Green recently completed production of “Bobby Slick Leonard: Heart of a Hoosier,” a 90-minute documentary that will debut at Bankers Life Fieldhouse July 29.
DINING: Newcomer Union 50’s creativity marries cuisines
Mass Ave around the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and East Street has been bursting lately with new dining options. Here’s the latest.
Q&A: Ron Spencer
After more than 250 productions, Theatre on the Square’s executive artistic director exits with a look back.
CHICAGO REVIEWS: ‘Brigadoon’ at the Goodman; ‘This is Our Youth’ at Steppenwolf
A trip to Chicago yields a pair of well-worth-the-drive pleasures from two of the country’s leading regional theaters.
LOPRESTI: With a few quick pen strokes, Pacers fans have new enemies
In a league where rivalries come and go, Cleveland has target on its back. So does Stephenson.
City marshals $400,000 for Monument Circle events, projects
The city, National Endowment for the Arts and Central Indiana Community Foundation have contributed to the plan for expanding amenities, activities and attractions on the Circle.
New downtown concert venue to seat 15,000
A music amphitheater soon will take center stage on the site of the former General Motors metal-stamping plant on the western edge of downtown, sources tell IBJ.
Josh Kaufman among Indy Jazz Fest headliners
The multi-venue fest also will feature funk/soul saxophonist Maceo Parker and SNL trombonist Steve Turre.