Critics conference journal #2: Content and context discussed by out-of-towners
The discussions were lively among journalists from D.C. to S.F. after seeing “The Lyons” at the Phoenix.
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Center for Performing Arts angles for more shows, donors
Two years after opening, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is working on its first strategy, an effort aimed at maximizing attendance while providing financial stability.
LOU’S VIEWS: Catching up with a kaleidoscope of reviews
Thoughts on the latest from DK, Acting Up, and an American Pianists Association fellow.
DINING: Napping required after Napolese
Last in a month-long series of farm-to-table restaurant reviews.
HETRICK: New kind of road rage over a transportation double standard
We the people keep demanding more of them without budgeting enough to build or maintain them.
BENNER: Criticism heaped on NCAA takes toll on rank-and-file
The list of lightning-rod issues is long and, unfortunately, growing.
Book version of documentary on Indy radio debuts
The film and book chronicle the fierce competition among the top Indianapolis radio stations from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Critics conference journal #1: Defining theatrical Indy
“Is there something unique about Indianapolis theater?” ask early arrivers for the American Theatre Critics Association conference.
Children’s Museum brings aboard David Wolf for space push
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has landed retired astronaut David Wolf as its first “Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence,” calling on the native Hoosier to help develop programs sparking kids’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
Indiana lottery vendor docked in Illinois for low profits
The private operator of the Hoosier Lottery faces a $20 million penalty in Illinois because it fell nearly $66 million short of the profits it promised that state.
Sneak peek at upcoming Monument Circle ‘piano art’
This year, the American Pianists Association classical fellowship competition will have a visual art component. Take a look here.
Ticket giveaway: ISO’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’
Violinist Nicola Benedetti joins the ISO and Krzysztof Urbanski and you could be there.
A&E priorities for March 21-26
A Mini Fringe, a great lady of the American theater, and a performance in a downed balloon highlight this week in arts and entertainment.
House panel rejects live table games at racinos
An Indiana House committee has rewritten a gambling bill to keep table games out of Indiana's racetracks and restore money for counties that host casinos.
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.
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?