DINING: Hamming it up at new Broad Ripple Cuban sandwich spot
if you eat its delicious 2-foot sandwich—loaded but not overstuffed with roasted pork, ham and cheese—by yourself, you get your photo on the wall. I brought a friend
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HETRICK: Don’t just be thankful; this year thank and think of others
In a world overdosing on skepticism, cynicism, pessimism, and criticism…there are worse thigns than a month of thankful thinking.
NCAA sues Electronic Arts over athlete lawsuit settlement
The National Collegiate Athletic Association sued Electronic Arts Inc., saying the video-game maker hasn’t agreed to indemnify the NCAA for legal claims by college athletes and hasn’t maintained insurance to do so.
Indy committee advances new panhandling proposal
An Indianapolis City-County Council committee has approved a proposal that would ban panhandling and other forms of begging near bank entrances, ATMs and other specified areas.
New Eskenazi hospital offers heavy dose of artwork
At 1.3 million square feet, the new hospital has plenty of room to display art, most of which was purchased with contributions from donors. The hospital is set to open Dec. 7.
You-review-it Monday: ‘Wicked,’ cabaret hopping, and more
Did you brave the storm to go see “Wicked”? Meet up with mammoths at the State Museum? Talk loudly at the bar during a cabaret performance?
Review: ‘Wicked’ returns to the Murat
The not-so-wicked witch is back in a production that hasn’t given in to road fatigue. Flaws and pleasures remain on my fourth trip down this particular yellow brick road.
City designs new strategy to combat panhandling
A bipartisan group of city-county councilors is considering an ordinance that would increase panhandling restrictions, including barring panhandling and street performances within 50 feet of any area where any financial transaction is made.
Airport terminal’s striking architecture attracts film crews
The airport has hosted in the last few years about a dozen shoots, for everything from magazine covers to television commercials to pilots for short films.
SCHOETTLE: Despite doubters, Colts’ Irsay thriving as HR manager
Good hires help franchise steer clear of the kind of drama rocking the Miami Dolphins.
DINING: Name change leads to discovery of healthy Asian eatery
Pho 54 is the new name on the sign of this Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant. Third in a series of full-flavored dining reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eiteljorg show is a go
Thoughts on the Eiteljorg’s biennial contemporary art show. Plus reviews of ATI’s ‘Odd Couple’ and John Lithgow’s solo show.
Ticket giveaway: Indy International Festival
Want to see the world without leaving the Indiana State Fairgrounds? We’ve got four sets of tickets to give away.
Longtime Indiana Beach owner dies at 100
Thomas Spackman, the son of the park’s founder, added numerous rides at the tourist attraction, which became known for its commercial jingle, “There’s more than corn in Indiana.”
Happy ‘Odd Couple’ Day: a review
“On Nov. 13, Felix Ungar was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife.” My request: See ATI’s production.
New roof to help stabilize historic Indy theater
The building, at 3155 E. 10th Street, has been vacant since 1992 and is in an advanced state of disrepair. But a new roof will stabilize it, staving off further deterioration, backers hope.
You-review-it Monday: Lithgow, ‘The Odd Couple’ and more
Some fine and funny Neil Simon highlighted my arts weekend. What did you see?
Local hotelier files for bankruptcy on 7 properties
Reeling from the recession, Bharat Patel hopes to protect the hotels from foreclosure. Their lender is owed as much as $120 million, according to court filings.
Review: ‘An Iliad’ at the Indiana Repertory Theatre
One-man show not a homer, but a solid, interesting production. Henry Woronicz stars.
DINING: Currying flavor
Curries & Chutneys serves Indian favorites, quickly. Second in a month-long series of reviews of full-flavored restaurants.