Two foreign firms among four interested in state lottery
Two foreign companies—one based in Australia, the other in the United Kingdom—are among four firms competing for a chance to become the first private manager of Indiana’s lottery.
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Union: ISO threatening to cancel shows if demands not met
Union representatives for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s musicians said Friday that management intends to call off the first two weeks of the season if the performers do not accept the current contract proposal by Sept. 7.
Free A&E Season Preview show
Upcoming event offers a chance to see and hear from some of Central Indiana’s top performing arts groups.
LOU’S VIEWS: Notes from Indy Fringe
One of the most striking things for me this year was the lack of “must miss” shows.
Indianapolis symphony’s woes aren’t just about money
Even if the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s management and musicians overcome gaping differences and reach a contract agreement, industry experts say disconcerting questions will continue to hang over the organization.
ISO, musicians still far apart in negotiations
Union representatives for Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians are spilling more details about negotiations with ISO management, which is planning major structural changes to address the orchestra's ongoing financial issues.
Rain threatens weekend activities, including big NHRA race
Officials say they hope the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac won’t force them to postpone weekend festivities at Lucas Oil Raceway. Another big weekend event, Rib Fest America at Military Park, will be held rain or shine, promoters say.
‘Book of Mormon’ coming to Indy…next year
Hit Broadway musical will be part of the 2013/14 season.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Talking Points
What will be on the minds of A&E patrons and producers this season?
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Critically selected highlights
A highly selective, very subjective guide to the most promising arts and entertainment events on the way in the 2012-13 season.
Ailing symphony proposes shift to part-time status
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra season would shrink from 52 weeks to 36 under management’s proposal to restore financial stability to the performing arts organization.
Illinois governor rejects plan to expand state’s gambling
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday rejected a bill to expand gambling in the state, including a new land-based casino in Chicago, saying the proposal lacked sufficient regulatory oversight. The plan proposed four new riverboat casinos and allowing slot machines at racetracks.
You-review-it Monday: Fringe and more
What did you hear, see or otherwise do this weekend?
More from Indy Fringe: No Exit’s ‘I Am Peter Pan’
Let’s skip right over the hit-the-wall improv show and get to the good stuff.
LOU’S VIEWS: Big game hunting at GenCon
Break out of the Monopoly/Scrabble rut with these new games
DINING: No blues at Green Street Pub and Eatery in Brownsburg
Last in a month long series of reviews of colorful restaurants.
HETRICK: America should encourage votes, not suppress them
In a place where voter participation pales in comparison to other nations, state after U.S. state seems hell-bent on voter suppression.
BENNER: Women at Augusta National is no watershed moment
At the risk of alienating all these incredible women—and the one I’ve been sleeping with the last 39 years—I have to admit something.