Review: ‘Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth’
The notorious boxing legend returns to Indy to kick off the national tour of his one-man show.
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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.
BENNER: Pack rat and sports fan is a most dangerous combination
This is about possession obsession. Mine.
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.