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DINING: Second City-inspired pizzeria wants to be second to none
First in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
Airport installs three contemporary pieces of art
The works in the main ticketing hall and concourse B are on display through Aug. 4.
Defining the Indianapolis Cultural Trail
After more than a decade of planning, The Indianapolis Cultural Trail will have its official ribbon cutting May 10 with a coming-out party on May 11. And that’s when boosters and skeptics alike will be watching to see what exactly Indianapolis is going to do with its difficult-to-grasp landmark.
New restaurants on menu for 2013 Zoobilation
The Alexander, Morton’s, Dick’s Last Resort and Hal’s Fabulous Vegas Bar & Grille among additions to the annual big-ticket fundraiser.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination’
You don’t need to go to a galaxy far, far away to be a part of the Star Wars universe. A new exhibit at the Indiana State Museum takes you there.
Trial date set in Carmel’s lawsuit on Palladium construction
The 2-year-old complaint concerns defects to steel supports discovered during construction of the city’s signature concert hall.
IBJ A&E priority list for May 2-8
Events this week include an innovate kids’ concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and a site-specific theater production at Garfield Park.
Review: Broadway-bound musical ‘Big Fish’ in Chicago
A top-notch cast, stunning visuals, and a solid score make this new musical a catch.
‘Naptown’ rock-radio documentary vying for Emmy
The locally produced film about the golden age of WIBC, WIFE and WNAP will never break even, according to its producer, but an Emmy win would be satisfaction enough.
You-review-it Monday
What did you see, hear or do on the A&E front this weekend? ‘Into the Woods’ at Civic? Lea Salonga with the Symphony? The Stutz Artists’ Open House?
Indiana casinos win few gains from Legislature
The Indiana Legislature didn’t boost the state's casinos nearly as much as supporters had wanted as they face greater competition from neighboring states.
LOU’S VIEWS: Spotlight shines on lesser-known Indy artists
Sure, Indy’s large arts presenters made a splash at the annual benefit, but smaller companies also earned attention and applause.
DINING: Taking a break from ordinary bar offerings in Broad Ripple
Last in a month-long series of food-and-a-drink eatery reviews.
BENNER: Hicks vs. Knicks reprise would turn buzz into roar
Seeing Spike Lee in the front row at a recent Knicks game reminded me how exciting it would be to see the old rivalry revived.
BASILE: My (big) easiest destination choice: New Orleans
I have been remiss in not writing anything about a prime tourist destination—and my hometown—New Orleans. Correction time
San Diego tourism market significantly larger than Indy’s
A side-by-side comparison of the tourism and convention industries in Indianapolis and San Diego.
DAY: The hidden value of hospitality and tourism
Tourism and hospitality are often described as the invisible industry—the industry “hidden in plain sight.”
Speedway’s Speed Zone redevelopment project in high gear
Some goals have been realized, while others are moving through the pipeline.
Visit Indy weaves Speedway into marketing campaign
Greater consistency is expected to pay tourism dividends.