A&E priority list for Feb. 7-13
Weeks’ events include Mike Tyson on stage, a comedic anniversary gala, and more.
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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.
Priority list: A&E choices for Jan. 31-Feb 6
Events include a Clowes blues revue, a symphonic world premiere, and more.
Judge clears two horsemen from defamation suit
A federal judge has released two Indiana horsemen from the ongoing defamation and conspiracy case brought by Ed Martin Jr., a former car dealer and thoroughbred breeder.
Council OKs tax hikes on tickets, car rentals
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night approved tax hikes to admissions to downtown events and on rental cars.
Symphony within $1 million of key fundraising goal
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians are hoping they'll be able to move forward with a new five-year labor contract even though the ISO is still about $900,000 short of reaching an important $5 million fundraising target only a week before the deadline.
Mahern wants council members to disclose free game tix
The Indianapolis City-County Council is poised to approve a huge increase in ticket taxes on professional sports, and one council member wants to make sure those voting on the hike disclose the freebies they get for Pacers and Colts games.
Kentucky fair board, group reach amusement park deal
A group of private investors and the Kentucky State Fair board on Thursday reached a 50-year lease agreement for the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom amusement park with the new operators saying the facility should reopen in 2014.
Racinos ask permission to use mobile devices for gambling
The Indiana Gaming Commission might allow the use of casino issued iPads for gambling on casino premises.
Airport refreshing art offerings
A new feature is being added to the controversial LED screen installed more than a year ago, and the concourses will get new non-video art.