New free play reading series launches
Actors select and cast the one-time-only readings at Indy Actors’ Playground.
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WFYI adds art show to television lineup
Indianapolis public broadcaster WFYI aims will expose its popular “The Art of the Matter” radio show to television audiences beginning Tuesday. WFYI is scheduled to produce 20 episodes of the weekly TV show during its pilot season.
Major Indiana casino overhaul faces doubts in Statehouse
The leader of the Indiana House is hesitant about the chances of an overhaul of state casino taxes and regulations aimed at helping them against growing competition from surrounding states.
Reviews: ATI’s ‘Musical of Musicals’ and B&B’s ‘9 to 5’
Comedic musicals take north side stages.
IBJ A&E ROAD TRIP: Heading to Chicago for some ‘Big Fish’
The latest IBJ A&E road trip features a world premiere, heading-for-Broadway musical.
Senate bill would stop paying gambling counties
The change would save the state $24 million in 2015 and another $48 million each year thereafter—all money that’s now being collected from gambling taxes and sent to cities, towns and counties.
DINING: Divide conquers bar-food challenges with casual style
Third in a month-long series of “possessive men” restaurant reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Making it up for 20 years
At an awards-show parodying gala, ComedySportz celebrated two decades of spontaneous laugh-making.
New CEO ready to tackle symphony’s challenges
Gary Ginstling acknowledges the heap of work that awaits him when he begins as CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on March 18.
Review: ‘Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth’
The notorious boxing legend returns to Indy to kick off the national tour of his one-man show.
Cleveland Orchestra GM named CEO of Indianapolis Symphony
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday that it has named Gary Ginstling as its new CEO. He replaces Simon Crookall, who resigned suddenly in February 2012.
A&E priority list for Feb. 14-20
Fred Astaire, violinist Daniel Hope, and tales of the first woman U.S. Presidential candidate all promising choices.
Speedway businesses eye gains from IMS upgrade
Nearby businesses hope upgrades to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from a proposed state taxing district would pave the way for additional offerings at the venue, including night racing.
You-review-it Monday
The ISO, Noise! and ComedySportz were all on my weekend A&E agenda. What about yours?
Review: Bloomington Playwrights Project’s ‘The Truman Show’ musical
New musical adaptation of the hit movie hasn’t yet found its musical feet.
Symphony on the Prairie season includes Jazz Fest collaboration
Summer schedule includes a tribute to the Rolling Stones.
LOU’S VIEWS: Say it isn’t so, Diane
When a region stands to lose one of its finest actresses, a critic can’t be too proud to beg
DINING: Rude subdued at local Dick’s Last Resort
The Indianapolis version of the national chain is lower-key than its counterparts.
HETRICK: Groundhog Day experience helps put life in perspective
It was fitting that, on Feb. 2, I found myself back in the place I started.