You-review-it Monday
Mandy Patinkin was in the neighborhood. Cher and Pat Benatar converged on Bankers Life Fieldhouse. What did you do on the A&E front over the weekend?
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Opera patrons offered trade-in for cancelled show
What to do about those tickets you had for "Albert Herring,"? Three local arts organizations have an idea.
DINING: Tow Yard Brewing hooks up beer and grub
Do such dated references as the Tonya Harding and the Sonny Crockett really belong on the menu of such a handsome new drinkery?
LOU’S VIEWS: Pulpit fiction
Three spring theater productions address the ecclesiastical. Thoughts on “The Mountaintop,” “The Christians,” and “Anything Goes.”
LOPRESTI: North Texas wins battles, but Indy wins Final Four war
Comparing this year’s host to next year’s reveals city’s big advantage.
Colbert to replace Letterman in late-night slot
The Comedy Central star will take over for the Indianapolis native on CBS, dumping his phony conservative persona for an approach with wider appeal.
Councilor: ACLU settlement won’t deter panhandling proposal
Councilor Jeff Miller said the city’s settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union over panhandling enforcement shouldn’t deter a City-County Council effort to pass a more restrictive ordinance.
Firefighter convention expecting record attendance
A record-breaking 32,000 firefighters are expected at the annual event, which started Monday and runs through Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center.
‘The Christians’ highlights 2014 Humana Festival
Lucas Hnath creates an original, riveting, thought-provoking drama with characters whose sincerity fuels fascinating conflict.
You-review-it Monday
Did you get to any Butler ArtsFest events? Gallery hop for IDADA’s First Friday?
BASILE: ‘America’s best idea’ has inspired many a great vacation
Each of the 59 parks is different and has its own unique setting and breathtaking beauty. I’ve tried to see as many as possible.
Who should replace Letterman?
Now that the retirement announcement has been made, let the speculation begin.
Bikeshare program to launch downtown on Cultural Trail
The program has been dubbed Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, due to a gift from the team’s owner. Users will be able to rent bikes from 25 locations along the Cultural Trail.
Letterman surprises audience with retirement announcement
Indianapolis native David Letterman said he will step down in 2015, when his current contract with “The Late Show” on CBS-TV expires. The Ball State grad has hosted a national late-night show since 1982.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eskenazi Hospital’s healthy dose of art
Here’s just a sampling of the work found in its halls, lobbies and waiting rooms, making a visit worthwhile even if you are in perfect health.
DINING: Hidden hospital eatery offers calm dining retreat
Café Soleil on the Eskenazi Hospital campus offers a peaceful, inexpensive lunch that transcends stereotypical hospital fare.
BASILE: ‘America’s best idea’ has inspired many a great vacation
Each of the 59 parks is different and has its own unique setting and breathtaking beauty. I’ve tried to see as many as possible.
LOPRESTI: One Indy 500 race car will be covered with poignant stories
So maybe you’ve heard of Cutters Race Team. That’s the new idea where, for a few bucks, you can help sponsor an Indianapolis 500 race car.
Review: ‘Memphis’ tour at Clowes Hall
It’s a lot like its lead character: Awkward yet oddly compelling, overflowing with both soul and cheese, and with a tendency to repeatedly state the obvious.