Indy 500 fans will find track security tighter this year
Fans coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for this weekend's Indy 500 will notice some changes in the traditional routine in response to last month's bombing at the Boston Marathon.
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An open letter to second-tier celebs, re: 500 Festival Parade
Beyond the athletes, there’s a dearth of celebrities in this year’s 500 Festival Parade. But why shouldn’t a B-lister come to race weekend in the town that cheered Shooter McGavin?
DINING: Libertine liberates diners from bar food norms
Last in a month-long series of Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
HETRICK: In Pendleton, living the good life on the edge of an edge city
If Carmel epitomizes edge city in central Indiana, then I’m now living on the edge of the edge.
LOU’S VIEWS: Jim Gaffigan’s book offers notes on parenting from a funnyman father
The stand-up comic—and Indiana native—puts five kids’ worth of experience into book form. Plus, thoughts on Dance Kaleidoscope’s ‘Barefoot Renegades.’
BENNER: One Hoosier tradition is back; another has miles to go
The Indiana Pacers have returned from the depths, but the Indianapolis 500 might never reclaim its glory.
May 23-29 IBJ A&E Priorities: 500 events, ‘Star Wars’ exhibition, and more
Need some help planning your Memorial Day weekend? Here are some A&E choices including a new show at the Indiana State Museum, free park concerts, and more.
IBJ Night at the Movies: ‘Now You See Me’
Win passes to a sneak-preview screening of the new caper film starring Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher and Morgan Freeman.
LOU’S VIEWS: In Indy Opera’s ‘Flying Dutchman,’ strong voices almost drowned by overdone visuals
Season closer tackled Wagner’s large-scale seafaring tale. Plus, thoughts on ‘4000 Miles’ at the Phoenix Theatre.
DINING: Sandwich shop Fresco no mere supermarket sidebar
Third in a month-long series of Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
BENNER: Cricket-loving Mayor Ballard might be ahead of his time
The stakes are lower, but the odds higher, compared with previous mayors who took risks with sports.
Critical questions follow reviewer’s departure from Indy Star
The state’s largest newspaper is mum on whether reviews will continue after the Friday resignation of its fine arts critic. Arts organizations are taking a wait-and-see attitude.
Clowes lineup: Whoopi, The Onion, Mellencamp musical
Upping its game for its 50th anniversary season, Clowes Hall has populated its 2013-2014 lineup with returning high-profile acts and some newbies to the Butler University stage, including Martha Graham Dance Company and Blue Man Group.
Senior curator leaving IMA after 11-year stay
Lisa Freiman directed the opening of the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres in June 2010 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. and is credited with transforming the experience of contemporary art in Indianapolis.
Ticket giveaway: Tim McGraw at Klipsch
Win tickets to the Two Lanes of Freedom tour, rolling into Noblesville May 30.
Lilly gives $1 million for art museum initiative
The five-year program is designed to transform the Indianapolis Museum of Art into a more visitor-centered institution. The first year will include enhancements to the upcoming Matisse show.
IBJ A&E priority list picks for May 16-22
Weekend events include the Broad Ripple Art Fair, new work from Dance Kaleidoscope, and a songwriting legend at the Palladium.
On the Cultural Trail: Let’s keep the bands marching
Amid all of Saturday’s activity, the strongest memories for me came courtesy of a small group of band members from George Washington Community High School.
You-review-it Monday
So did you get down on the Cultural Trail? Catch “4000 Miles” at the Phoenix or the last weekend of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the IRT? Find “The Great Gatsby” great or not-so-great?
Mellencamp’s musical to launch tour from IU
“Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” a collaboration with Stephen King, once talked about for Broadway, will hit 20 cities, beginning with Bloomington and Indy.