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?
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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.
Boots says live dealers dispute won’t kill gambling bill
Lawmakers remain at odds over whether a bill meant to bolster the gambling industry in Indiana should authorize live dealers at the state’s horse track casinos.
Race for the Cure participation declines again
This year's Komen Race for the Cure in Indianapolis fell to 21,380 participants—a 22-percent drop from a year ago—a top organizer said.
Republicans to question Ballard’s $6M sports park
The City-County Council’s GOP caucus will grill the mayor’s staff in a private meeting Monday evening about plans for the park, which caught many of them by surprise last week.
You-review-it Monday
Catch the American Pianists Association competition? Attend one of the first concerts at the Schrott? What did you do on the A&E front this weekend?
BENNER: Reflection, but no solutions, after yet another tragedy
As I cradled my new granddaughter, I couldn’t help but wonder—again—just what kind of world we had welcomed her into.