Once-vaunted Crystal Catering gets new owners
Jack Bayt is transferring ownership to head chef Matt Schwartz and T.K. Nelson, a director and general manager. Crystal had largely been dismantled by its previous owner.
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Holiday World plans $6.5 million expansion, new ride
Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in southern Indiana announced plans Tuesday for a major new water-slide attraction as part of $6.5 million in projects planned ahead of the park's 2013 season.
Billie Creek future uncertain after auction
The auction of western Indiana historic site Billie Creek Village generated a combined $550,000 in bids, but it's not clear yet whether any bid will be accepted.
You-review-it Monday: ‘Sunday in the Park…’ and more
I went with a busload of IBJ readers to Chicago. What did you do?
Paoli Peaks wins big in battle with landlord over logging
The owners of the Paoli Peaks ski resort have prevailed in a battle with their landlord, who had sought to squeeze additional revenue out of the 68-acre property by launching a logging operation.
Review: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s unofficial season opener
The Happy Hour concert began with extended standing ovation for back-to-work musicians.
BENNER: Trust dashed—and rings sold—in the theater that is sports
On Armstrong, Knight and more.
ISO must raise $5M in less than four months, according to deal
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has until Feb. 3, 2013, to collect $5 million—almost as much as it typically raises in a full year–or its five-year agreement with its musicians that’s set to kick in the following day will be nullified.
Shortage of nonstop flights imperils convention biz
Indianapolis’ dwindling number of nonstop flights—especially to the West Coast—threatens to stunt the city’s convention business just as officials are marketing the expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and downtown’s hotel market.
DINING: One I missed off Mass Ave.
Fourth in a month-long series of possessive restaurants. This week: Henry’s Coffee Bistro.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Wicked Workshop’ works across generations
My take on the Children’s Museum attraction, plus generation-jumping thoughts on Jonathan Groff at the Cabaret and DK’s Beatles celebration.
HETRICK: Spouting off about the all-too-common art of spin
How do we justify making things up?
Video: Weekend A&E priorities
On the lineup: The Heartland Film Festival, Savion Glover, Delia Ephron and more.
Ticket Giveaway: “Billy Elliot”
Win tickets to the first-time-in-Indy tour of the Tony-winning Broadway musical.
Review: Dance Kaleidoscope’s ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
Thoughts on DK’s revival of its Beatles-set show
Review: Jonathan Groff (from ‘Glee’) at the Cabaret
The star of Broadway’s ‘Spring Awakening’ woke up the Columbia Club crowd during his recent visit.
NCAA’s moves over betting ‘ludicrous,’ N.J. official says
The NCAA is "ludicrous and hypocritical" for moving five championship games out of New Jersey next year because the state plans to offer legalized sports betting, a spokesman for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said.
ISO musicians take big pay cut to end contract dispute
Management and musicians at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra have reached a labor-contract agreement, effectively ending a month-long lockout, the musicians' union announced Tuesday morning.
You-review-it Monday: Jonathan Groff, DK does Beatles, etc.
What did you get out to experience this weekend?
Video: This weekend’s A&E priorities
Looking to get out? Here are some starting points, beginning in Crown Hill Cemetery …