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‘Kurt Vonnegut’s Make Up Your Mind’ opens in Boston. But whose play is it, anyway?
Nicky Silver turned eleven drafts by Vonnegut into a play…and added the legendary author himself as a character.
You-review-it Monday: DK with innertubes, ISO with Pixar, more
This weekend, the Phoenix offered "Rancho Mirage." Dance Kaleidoscope incorporated big round dance partners. And the Indianapolis Symphony musically shared some toy stories. What did you see?
Downtown Westin Hotel to kick off $14 million renovation
The four-star establishment plans to overhaul all 13 floors and 573 guest rooms, beginning in November, as its competitors trigger similar upgrades.
LOU’S VIEWS/DINING: Studio Movie Grill makes reel changes to moviegoing experience
Since it’s selling itself as both an entertainment venue and a dining spot, I thought I’d take its lead and combine my A&E and dining columns this week.
HETRICK: A small-town ode to what seems like a carefree autumn
The leaves are falling fast in Pendleton. But the news is very different than what’s reported in bigger cities.
BENNER: Colts prove they can overcome ‘bulletin-board material’
The Colts-Broncos game lived up to the circus that led up to it.
Ritzier hotels may lure top events, but year-round demand unclear
Indianapolis lacks a five-star hotel, a fact some hospitality experts think could hurt the city’s chances of landing the 2018 Super Bowl. But there’s no consensus on whether the city should go more upscale.
Indiana contestants getting heavy airtime on ‘Family Feud’ game show
At least eight central Indiana families are contestants this season for the syndicated television show “Family Feud,” according to WNDY-TV Channel 23, where the show airs locally. But that number belies the real interest in the show.
REVIEWS: ‘Once’ and ‘Smokefall’ in Chicago
A low-key movie survives transfer to the stage. And a father’s abandonment ripples for generations.
Indiana opens first bark parks in state park
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday dedicated two dog play areas at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis.
A&E Road Trip Review: ‘Once’ and ‘Smokefall’ in Chicago
"Once" at Chicago's Oriental Theatre Oct. 19 brought another IBJ A&E Road Trip, this time to Chicago for the touring production of the Broadway hit "Once." Indy actor Paul Hansen went along for the ride to share insight into life in the theater (prior to moving to Indy, he appeared in international tours of "West […]
Work starting on French Lick Resort expansion
A ceremony was held Monday to mark the start of a $15.5 million expansion of the events center at the French Lick Resort in southern Indiana.
You-review-it Monday: Heartland Film Fest and more
So what did you get to see this weekend? Chime in with your opinion.
DINING: New Carmel eatery joins upper crust of local pizzerias
And the housemade sauce is great for dipping. Third in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants in recently rehabbed spaces
LOU’S VIEWS: On Matisse and Macheath
The IMA offers a brilliantly colored blockbuster while the opera presents a shark with no teeth
BENNER: Indy teams’ success a reflection of strong management
We may have showered our sports franchises with millions, but at least they haven’t squandered it.
You-review-it Monday: Matisse, Macheath and more
My weekend (which I claim begins Thursday night), included a Mellencamp musical, a top-notch art show, and the season opener for the Indianapolis Opera. Did you see any of the above?
Review: Mellencamp/King’s ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’
The creators claim they’ve been working on the show for 13 years. I don’t believe in unlucky numbers, but there you go.
White River path nears completion after $2.7M investment
The 4-mile stretch of the Wapahani Trail will connect White River State Park to a multi-use path on Raymond Street near Eli Lilly and Co.’s 255-acre private park.