IBJ movie night: George Clooney’s ‘The Monuments Men’
Join IBJ for a sneak preview of the new film that focuses on the rescue of artwork from Germany during WWII. Clooney directs and stars with Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett
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Conner Prairie draws record crowds, ramps up programming
Conner Prairie isn’t just for summer—or kids—anymore. The Hamilton County interactive museum on Wednesday announced plans to ramp up year-round programming, including more events geared to adults.
Emptying the arts notebook: Hoosiers in NYC, a State Fair theme, and more
Sasheer Zamata isn’t the only Indianapolis high school graduate making a name in New York. Plus a local coaster earns more praise.
Proposal to allow alcohol sales at fair still on tap
People on both sides of the issue, including those on the State Fair Commission, Indiana alcohol producers, and those opposed to the change, discussed a tentative plan Wednesday for how the state fair could sell its first alcoholic beverages since the 1940s.
Councilor gives panhandling proposal more time
The sponsor of a panhandling ordinance plans to pull it from City-County Council consideration for a second time Tuesday night. Councilor Jeff Miller said he’ll reintroduce it in February with easier-to-understand language.
Indiana casino taxes falling faster than anticipated
Indiana's three casinos near Cincinnati have seen big declines since a downtown casino opened in the Ohio city last March.
Trial set to start over burned Brown County music hall
A trial is set to start this week for the former manager of a central Indiana concert hall on charges he set the fire that destroyed it more than four years ago.
Tourism officials kept mum on NRA convention for years
Visit Indy officials finalized a deal in 2010 to bring the National Rifle Association’s annual convention here in 2014. They say the NRA asked them not to publicize the event. The group disagrees.
You-review-it Monday
So did you get to see Megan Hilty at the Cabaret? ‘Tribes’ at the Phoenix? Any of the Winter Magic Festival at the Fringe or the Cook?
LOU’S VIEWS: GershWin-Win as DK doubles up on classic American music
In “American Rhapsody”, Dance Kaleidoscope paired a new take on “An American in Paris” with a revival of his 2006 “Rhapsody.”
DINING: Spicing up City Market
Spice Box Indy, one of the city’s better food trucks, sets up shop at City Market. Third in a month-long series of theme-less restaurant reviews.
COTA: Resolution-boosting apps help New Year self-help prospects
The good news: We’re living in a world where there are amazing tools available to help guide your way. Here are a few of my favorites:
LOPRESTI: 2013 Horseshoe memories give way to anticipation
Surveying the season and wondering what will be first: Indy in the Super Bowl or the Super Bowl in Indy.
Harsh weather at New York’s Super Bowl could hurt Indy’s 2018 bid chances
The game Feb. 2 and the week-long run-up to it will be fresh in the minds of the 32 NFL owners when they gather for their annual meeting in Atlanta in May to hear 2018 Super Bowl bid presentations from Indianapolis, Minneapolis and New Orleans.
Ticket giveaway: IRT does Vonnegut with ‘Who Am I This Time?’
The Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of "Who Am I This Time? and Other Conundrums of Love" takes a trio of Kurt Vonnegut stories from page to stage Jan. 29-Feb. 23. Details on the production here. Want a four-pack of tickets? Just enter below and name your favorite Vonnegut book or, if you are new to […]
Arts at stake in marriage vote
I cannot imagine the state without its gay artists and administrators, but I’d completely understand if they left should this amendment pass.
Proposal calls for alcohol sales during Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is only one of two state fairs that prohibit the sale of alcohol. Senate Bill 168, authored by Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, would change that.
You-review-it Monday: Emerging from the snow
Did you get to see “Tribes” at the Phoenix? DK doing Gershwin? What A&E did you find when you emerged from your snow fort?
DINING: Sideman BeBop Pizza worthy of headliner The Jazz Kitchen
What might be a secret to some is that the city’s leading jazz club shares its kitchen with a pizza joint. Second in a month-long series of theme-free restaurant reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Funky furniture, slamming doors and more
This week, I empty the notebook with thoughts on the IMA's contemporary galleries, a furniture show at the State Museum, a Beef &Boards farce and an ambitious new CD.