Review: ‘Billy Elliot’ at the Murat
I believed the kid even when I didn’t believe the show.
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Downtown Crowne Plaza undergoing $8M renovation
Guest rooms will receive new furniture and bathrooms new floor tile and granite countertops. Improvements also will be made to public and meeting spaces, in addition to food and beverage areas.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Eternal James Dean’
The Indiana State Museum celebrates the Indiana icon. And you could go for free.
Carmel performing arts center gets $1 million gift
Michael Feinstein is giving the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel a $1 million donation for the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative.
IBJ A&E Road Trips: ‘Big Fish’ in Chicago, ‘War Horse’ in Cincy
I’m hitting the road to see a new Broadway-bound musical and a hit drama. Care to join me?
You-review-it Monday
Did you give in to ISO’s “Spanish Seductions”? Catch “Skyfall”? Find yourself at a Spirit & Place event?
Butler University raises $12 million in campaign to refurbish historic Hinkle Fieldhouse
Built in 1928, the aging facility is about to undergo its most extensive renovation since the building began hosting basketball games shortly before the Great Depression.
Indiana casino cuts 80 jobs, blames economy
A northwestern Indiana casino is blaming the economy and increased competition for its decision to lay off about 80 workers.
HETRICK: Moving on and starting over in life, art and politics
From election night to the IRT stage, lessons abound.
DINING: Dog days aren’t over at new Michigan Road eatery
Second in a month-long series of keep-it-simple restaurants. This week: Chicago Hot Dog Co.
LOU’S VIEWS: God is in the details
At the IMA, an Islamic art show holds glorious surprises.
BENNER: Big Ten hoops begin, but eyes are still on football mess
At media day, four out of five questions dealt with gridiron mess.
Music education group to remain in city through 2023
Indianapolis-based not-for-profit Music for All, which puts on the annual Bands of America competition, announced Thursday that it plans to keep its headquarters and events in Indianapolis through 2023.
Gilchrist & Soames enjoying sweet smell of success
Plainfield-based company provides its soaps and shampoos to world’s most prestigious hotels.
Big Easy bests Indy in all but promo costs and visitors
A comparison of Indianapolis and New Orleans as tourism and convention cities.
MELANGTON: When it comes to sports, strike while the iron is hot
In many ways, our schedule of events defines Indiana Sports Corp. That—along with our youth initiatives that will touch 185,000 young people throughout Indiana this year—is what separates us from our competitors in 500 other markets throughout our country.
Potential visitors eye Indianapolis attractions
Focus groups in Chicago, Louisville and St. Louis reacted strongly to photos of local tourism offerings like the Central Canal and the Artsgarden.
Ticket giveaway: Cake Boss Live
Buddy Balastro brings his holiday show to the Murat Theatre.
You-review-it Monday
So did you visit a Spirit & Place event? Catch the world premiere at the IRT? Hear Jane Monheit with the ISO?