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Indiana tourism spending is fraction of nearby states’
As Indiana slashed its tourism budget, Michigan increased its widespread Pure Michigan ad campaign from $17 million to $27.4 million. Illinois, where budget problems have earned the state the nation’s worst credit rating—A3 by Moody’s Investors Service—spends more than twice as much as Michigan.
HENEGAR: Proposed panhandling ban appears unconstitutional
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana believes in the power of the First Amendment to give the powerless a voice. Our constitutional right to free expression allows us to confront our greatest challenges, including poverty and homelessness.
DEGARIS: Ballard’s cricket plan makes good business sense
The mayor’s $6 million plan to renovate an east-side park to accommodate cricket, rugby, hurling and lacrosse has generated a lot of controversy, with the idea of cricket in Indianapolis receiving particularly close scrutiny.
A&E priority list for July 25-31: Steve Martin and more
Teens croon at the Palladium. Steve Martin strums at the Murat. Karen Irwin sings Janis Joplin. It’s a busy week for music in central Indiana.
Review: ‘ZirkusGrimm’
Under the big top inside Irvington Lodge, Q Artistry offers an entertaining evening exploring the dark side of fairy tales. Fellow artistic directors co-star with Q’s Ben Asaykwee.
‘Turbo’ off to slower-than-expected start at box office
The Indianapolis-based IndyCar Series and open-wheel racing enthusiasts were hoping the movie would create a buzz about the sport, but interest has fallen short of expectations so far.
You-review-it Monday: Summer Celebration, ‘ZirkusGrimm,’ and more
Did you hear the music of the Rolling Stones via the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra? Hear tales of “Love, Loss and What I Wore” at the Phoenix? Catch a concert or an art show?
Summer Celebration exhibits open at convention center
Indiana Black Expo’s signature event means different things to different attendees. While Spike Lee and Billy Dee Williams were being honored, I was checking out the art.
Film fest’s ‘Medora’ looks at state’s worst hoops team
What’s it like to be on a team with no wins in an Indiana town with few prospects? The gutsy documentary “Medora” will be screened Friday in the Harrison Center gym.
Airport wants to smooth over artwork controversy
The Indianapolis Airport Authority decided Friday morning to spend $105,000 on a new piece of public art by James Wille Faust. The authority created controversy in 2011 when it removed another piece by Faust from a prominent spot in the airport.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indianapolis International Film Festival offers [pop]cornucopia
10th annual event includes an animation nightmare, the worst basketball team in Indiana, and more. Screenings held at IMA and beyond.
DINING: Walk into wiener wonderland at King David
How can the culinarily curious say no to topping choices like fried egg, pineapple relish, and macaroni and cheese? Fourth in a month-long series of game piece restaurant reviews.
HETRICK: It’s time to put money behind our crime-prevention push
New Haven should have everything going for it. Yet, in 2010, FBI data showed it to be the fourth most dangerous city in the United States
Basketball history magazine full of fun facts and features
I leaf through the pages, uncovering gems, some that I’d forgotten and some that I never knew, even though I’m a lifelong Hoosier.
Review: ‘Turbo’ hits the wall
How does a snail end up serving as an Indy car? A better question: Why does the film wait so long to introduce potentially fun characters and then do nothing fun with them.
Zinn and the art of historical revisionism
Mitch Daniels called Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States” “propaganda.” For me, it was a flawed eye-opener.
Animated film ‘Turbo’ could give racing a boost
A new DreamWorks Animation movie centers on the Indianapolis 500. It’s a dream come true for the IndyCar Series, which can’t buy a break in halting its slide in public interest.
Heartland Film Fest grabs spotlight with $75K gift
The money from Clowes Charitable Foundation will be used to support year-round programming. October fest also benefits.