Dance Kaleidoscope’s new season includes collaborative programs
Butler and IU get into the act in an upcoming season that includes Gershwin, country tunes, and more.
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Q&A: New symphony CEO preaches access, innovation
Gary Ginstling is taking over an organization trying to address four years of deficits and a shrinking endowment. Days into his new post, the CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra talks with IBJ about priorities, fundraising and keeping musicians engaged.
Indianapolis loses bid to host 2016 Olympic swim trials in stadium
Indianapolis has been eliminated as a candidate to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. USA Swimming told local leaders that the venue would be “challenging for creating an intimate swimming setting.”
Dillinger car going on display at Indy airport
The 1933 Essex Terraplane was used by the Depression-era bank robber and folk hero in March and April 1934 until he and his brother crashed the car in a farm field.
Ticket brokers, city to take lumps as IU sent east
Ticket brokers took a gut punch Sunday when NCAA officials announced that Indiana University would not be playing in the Midwest Regional of the men's basketball tournament. Local tourism officials say the economic impact could drop $1.5 million.
You-review-it Monday
There were lots of A&E choices out there this weekend. Did you get to the ABBA tribute at the ISO? “The Whipping Man” at the IRT? “Guitars” at the Eiteljorg?
Casinos bet $19M at Statehouse with mixed results
The gambling industry spent more than $19 million lobbying at the Indiana Statehouse from 2000-2012, according to reports filed online by the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission.
REVIEW: Thoughts on IRT’s ‘The Whipping Man’
How do religious ties hold up in a world where shackles held people in place?
LOU’S VIEWS: The critics are coming … the critics are coming
Journalists from San Francisco to D.C. and from New Haven to New Orleans descend on Indy for a first-ever critical mass of theater.
DINING: Next to Recess, a room with a clue
Third in a month-long series of farm-to-table restaurant reviews.
BENNER: Can Crean handle winning as well as he handled losing?
He has made Indiana basketball nationally relevant again. Yet with that relevance comes responsibility.
REVIEW: ISO meets NewAm for first full collaboration
The March 9 concert kicked off with composer/singer/keyboardist (and IU grad) Son Lux.
A&E Priority List for March 14-20
A great American dance company, Shakespeare with a gangster twist, and more picks for the week.
IBJ Movie Night: ’42,’ the Jackie Robinson story
Attention sports fans: We’ve got tickets to a sneak preview of the new biopic starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.
Pence objects to proposed gambling expansion
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is asking lawmakers not to approve an expansion of gambling despite pressure from new casinos in bordering states.
REVIEW: Phoenix Theatre’s ‘The Lyons’
Bitterness doesn’t get much better than Nicky Silver’s comedy.
‘Mormon’ leads all-first-time-in-Indy Broadway series
Clowes and Murat to host five touring musicals…and a “Wicked” bonus.
HETRICK: Ten tips to help those seeking jobs or internships
Many would-be applicants start off with content that fails to set them apart or showcase the key benefits they bring to the table.