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IMA’s new CEO aims to bolster finances by doubling attendance
Indianapolis Museum of Art CEO Charles Venable plans to cut costs and use major exhibits to boost attendance—a strategy aimed at reducing the museum’s reliance on investment returns and allowing its endowment to grow back to pre-recession level.
Symphony taps new partner to draw attendees
The ISO hopes that occasionally featuring classically trained artists who stray from traditional symphony conventions will tap new audiences and fill empty seats.
Key symphony fundraising campaign far exceeded goal
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra said Thursday that it far surpassed its $5 million goal for a fundraising campaign that helped lock in a long-term contract for the ISO's musicians. The campaign raised a total of $8.5 million.
Review: The Phoenix Theatre’s “Next to Normal”
Difficult to predict who will respond to musical focused on mental illness.
QUICK HITS: More people visit Philly than Indy despite similar tourism budgets
Philadelphia offers strong historical draws and a plethora of downtown restaurants.
SCOTT: Local restaurant trends to keep eye on in 2013
Locovore, food trucks and snackification among other trends are gaining momentum in the Indianapolis area.
Hotel, restaurant merger part of larger shakeup
With the consolidation of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association and the Indiana Restaurant Association are complete, longtime association leader John Livengood will stepping down
Is Indianapolis becoming too expensive for conventions?
A recent tax increase coupled with cut-rate competition from other cities has Indianapolis-area convention and meeting officials fretting about losing a longtime cost advantage.
A&E priority list for Feb. 7-13
Weeks’ events include Mike Tyson on stage, a comedic anniversary gala, and more.
Ticket giveaway: “Masters of Illusion Live”
Top illusionist come to Clowes and I’ve got a four-pack of tickets to give away.
Big Easy Super Bowl attraction crowds fall short of Indy’s
Attendance this year for the Super Bowl-related NFL Experience and downtown village in New Orleans fell far short of what was achieved in Indianapolis last year.
Now that the ISO has a contract, it’s time to pick a show and go
But how do you know what show’s for you?
Symphony reaches $5M fundraising goal
Performers had been working under a bridge agreement since a five-week lockout ended in October. At the time, the parties agreed that a new, five-year contract would go into effect only if the symphony raised $5 million by Feb. 3.
COTA: Uber-improvement made to high-tech conference calls
Service offers call summaries, easy speaker identification and even fun hold music.
DINING: New joint has burgers in the bag
First in a month-long series of “possessive men” restaurants.
LOU’S VIEWS: Team playing from ensemble highlights IRT’s ‘Night Music’
Opera star Sylvia McNair offers subtle take on “Send in the Clowns.”
Last call for ‘War Horse’ road trip
Join IBJ’s Lou Harry for a trek to see the award-winning drama in Cincinnati.
Ticket giveaway: Take a ride on the Indy Brew Bus
Visit a quartet of breweries with a designated driver.