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.
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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.
New lights only the beginning for Brickyard changes
Everything is on the table for consideration, says new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles.
Ticket giveaway: Broad Ripple Art Fair
Win a quartet of passes to the May 18 Indianapolis Art Center event.
Garfield Park adds ‘bike-in’ movie series
Summer’s movie options expand with new program to bring bikers into the south-side park
A&E priority list for April 25-May 1
Choices for this week include Diana Krall, “Into the Woods,” and the Stutz Artists Open House.
Legislature taking tight-fisted stance with casinos
The casino bill approved by the House last week would grant less than a fifth of the tax breaks first proposed in the Senate. It also doesn't permit live table games at the racinos in Anderson and Shelbyville.