IBJ movie night: Win tickets to see ‘Jersey Boys’
As a boy from Jersey (who happened to be born in late December back in ’63), I’m thrilled to offer tickets to an advance screening of “Jersey Boys.”
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Southwest Ohio gamblers spending less in Indiana
An analysis found that gamblers for the first time are spending more at the Cincinnati casino and two racinos in the region than in neighboring southeast Indiana.
NCAA ex-athlete backs unpaid Little Leaguers in TV money trial
The outcome will determine whether the NCAA, which treats student-athletes as amateurs, has to stop barring them from negotiating their own deals in games that are broadcast.
NCAA reaches $20M settlement of video game claims
The agreement was announced hours before the NCAA went to federal court in California to defend itself against a class-action lawsuit from former players over use of their images in broadcasts and video games.
Indiana tourism trade group adopts new name
The Association of Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureaus will now be called the Indiana Tourism Association.
New restaurants make the Zoobilation lineup
The annual Indianapolis Zoo fundraiser offers a seemingly endless supply of food samples from some of Central Indiana’s leading restaurants. Here are the newbies.
DINING: Mass Ave diners finally have opportunity to study Pizzology
Airy atmosphere and friendly service, combined with relatively simplistic combinations built from largely farm-fresh ingredients, help keep this pizzeria from being intimidating.
Hotel app maker to shift HQ accommodations to Indianapolis
Dallas-based Yikes, which automatically handles most hotel transactions for consumers, is planning on ramping up operations and settling its main office in downtown Indianapolis.
Zoo adopts variable-pricing strategy for tickets
The Indianapolis Zoo last month dumped its old model of set ticket prices and installed a variable model—a first for the industry and one with mostly higher prices—to correspond with the opening of its orangutan exhibit.
Crowds rocking at Klipsch Music Center following slump
The amphitheater sold almost 570,000 tickets to 34 shows last year, the most in recent history, as the live-entertainment industry rebounded from a recession-related slump. Ticket sales at Klipsch were up 60 percent from 2011, when it scheduled about 10 fewer events.
LOPRESTI: Pick the best post-season in all of sports
They all have their pros and cons, but only one can be the overall champ.
Anderson’s Paramount Theatre seeks donations
The landmark Paramount was saved from demolition 25 years ago, but the man who saved it left $800,000 in mortgage debt when he died last month.
You-review-it Monday
Did you get to Indy Pop Con? Wear your prom finest to “Carrie: The Musical”?
Indianapolis cancels cricket championship
“Deteriorating” communications with the sponsoring organization forced the decision, the city of Indianapolis announced Friday afternoon.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
Win sneak preview tickets to the film version of John Green’s bestselling novel. Enter now.
Indianapolis grasps for answers in violent year
The number of homicides in Indianapolis is increasing at an alarming rate, putting the city on pace to have its deadliest year in at least eight years.
Indy’s musical roots remain alive at Jazz Kitchen
For the past 20 years, the Jazz Kitchen has offered live jazz seven nights a week, serving as an incubator for local acts and touring musicians alike.
LOU’S VIEWS: Welcome to the ape house
The zoo’s new orangutan house is ready for prime(mate) time. And visiting is addictive.
DINING: Locally owned, fast-fired Coalition comes together in Carmel
I never tire of pizza. And there are enough subtle and not-so-subtle variations on the American/Italian staple that it never seems to get boring.