Review: ‘Les Miserables’ at Beef & Boards
Yes, ‘Les Miserables’ works scaled down to dinner theater proportions. In fact, I’m already hungry to see it again.
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Indianapolis named finalist for 2018 Super Bowl
Indy joins Minneapolis and New Orleans as the three NFL cities invited to bid on the big game. The 2012 Super Bowl had a $176 million direct economic impact on the city, a study said.
New ice rink opens at Indiana State Fairgrounds
The $10 million Youth Arena officially opens Monday after several hundred people attended a free public skating event Saturday.
The Arlo Guthrie Concert Massacre (with apologies to ‘Alice’s Restaurant’)
In the rambling style of Arlo Guthrie’s classic song, a review of his concert at the Palladium. Feel free to sing along.
BENNER: Westfield is pursuing its own amateur sports dream
Hamilton County town pursuing young athletes who arrive with families in tow.
COTA: NSA worrying you? Be more concerned about marketers
Acxiom supplies information to businesses to help them better target offers you receive. Here’s how to find out what they know (or think they know) about you.
DINING: La Dolce Chipotle? Piada gives burritos an Italian twist
The Columbus-based chain stakes a claim in Central Indiana. First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants in recently rehabbed spaces.
LOU’S VIEWS: In new novel, downsizing is the least of couple’s problems
Strong writing, an interesting situation, and infuriating characters lead me uncertain how I feel about “Exiles,” the new novel by Butler University’s Allison Lynn.
Court sides with widow in lawsuit over Holiday World shares
The state appeals court says the widow of a southern Indiana theme park president isn't required to sell shares in the facility to her late husband's brother.
Review: ‘Flashdance: The Musical’ at Clowes Hall
At times it seems like ‘Billy Elliot’ with a lobotomy, but that didn’t keep me from rooting for star Jillian Mueller.
BURNS: Music therapy hits the high notes
It’s a common and natural occurrence: A song comes on the radio and you instantly recall memories—perhaps it makes you smile or remember old friends, or it just takes you back to a moment in your life.
You-review-it Monday: Lotus Fest? Art vs. Art? ‘Breaking Bad’ finale?
For me, the weekend included ‘Touchy Subjects’ at the Indianapolis Art Center and an escape into Allison Lynn’s novel ‘The Exiles.’ What about you?
DINING: Price buffers pleasure of The Alexander’s buffet
Market Table now open to the public for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Last in a month-long series of just-out-of-downtown dining reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indiana Repertory Theatre finds what’s crucial in ‘The Crucible’
Plus season openering reviews for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at the Phoenix and NoExit’s “Big Bad Wolf.”
NYC retrospective reassesses Robert Indiana’s work
Artist Robert Indiana says his world-famous LOVE image overshadowed all his other work. But now the artist’s first major retrospective could change that.
Review: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
For the Phoenix Theatre’s season opener, a solid cast effectively demonstrates how to turn a fair play into a very entertaining evening.
Top 10 most produced plays: How does Indy fare?
Theatre Communications Group has announced the list of the most-produced plays for the 2013-14 season from its 499 member theaters. Most have or will be staged here.
Local boat, RV show changes format to widen audience
For the first time in its 26-year history, the Indianapolis Fall Boat and RV Show will include an auction open to the public. Event organizers think it will draw bidders from far and wide.
Canterbury to change name, close for 9-month renovation
The historic downtown hotel’s new owner says the $9.5 million revamp and affiliation with an international brand are needed to compete with new high-end hotels in the Indy area.