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Review: Three from the Fringe
Thoughts on “Schoolhouse Wrong, To,” “Don’t Cross the Streams,” and more.
Indiana State Fair falls short of attendance goal
This year’s Indiana State Fair drew 853,941 visitors during a 17-day run that ended Sunday, falling short of its attendance goal by about 20,000 people. The fair had aimed for overall attendance of 875,000, a figure based on the average number of visitors the past five years.
Fate of theme park remains on roller coaster ride
Efforts to reopen a closed Kentucky amusement park have taken a roller coaster ride for three summers, and now there's a new twist as the state seeks out more would-be operators even as a group of local business leaders floats a proposal to revive the attraction.
You-review-it Monday: Indy Fringe, GenCon and more
Downtown was dominated by GenCon and MotoGP. Mass Ave. was taken over by Indy Fringe. Did you embrace or avoid?
Fed chairman Bernanke sets Indianapolis speech
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to visit Indianapolis this fall to speak before the Economic Club of Indiana.
Stage collapse victims to find out how to get share of $6M
Those wanting to participate in the settlement must agree to various conditions, some aimed at limiting the state’s exposure to claims from third parties.
Illinois lottery superintendent says Indiana taking flawed path
The Illinois Lottery is not a model Indiana should follow in seeking a private manager to boost revenue, according to Illinois’ own lottery chief. Hoosier Lottery officials say they’ve taken steps to avoid the problems Illinois had with its privatization contract, but several key elements of the process mirror Illinois’.
City’s convention agency changing to more ‘hip’ name
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is changing its name to Visit Indy and dramatically altering its logo to appeal to leisure travelers as well as meeting and convention planners.
DINING: Colorful Indian buffet keeps Carmelites content
Second in a month-long series of reviews of colorful restaurants. This week: Amber Indian.
LOU’S VIEWS: Two fledgling arts companies take the stage
Initial productions by Indianapolis Urban Theater and Dance Company and Vagabonds’ Bridge Theatre Company inspire hope for the future.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra signs three-year deal with Hirons
Local agency will work with ISO on overall brand strategy, including print and digital marketing.
BENNER: Big Ten football is on a roll—with a couple of exceptions
Excitement tempered by the probation of three of its most popular programs.
Downtown Indianapolis gearing up for big visitor weekend
The Gen Con Indy gaming convention and the MotoGP race are among several events the city is hosting that could produce an economic impact of $150 million, according to the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
Stage company rejects Indiana State Fair settlement deal
The owner of the stage that collapsed at Indiana's State Fair last year and killed seven people rejected a settlement plan Wednesday that would have protected the state from further legal action and paid victims an additional $7.2 million.
IMA chooses new CEO from Kentucky art museum
Charles L. Venable, 52, the director and CEO of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville since 2007, was chosen to replace Maxwell Anderson, who left the IMA in January to become director of the Dallas Museum of Art.
Museum of Contemporary Art names executive director
The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art has removed the "interim" tag from the title of its executive director.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Music promoters grow gig schedule
In four years since begging indie acts to hit Indianapolis, MOKB Presents has become a ubiquitous name on the city's marquees. The concert-promoting duo expects to have a hand in 150 shows this year, a 50-percent increase from 2011.
Hamilton County hotels report stronger occupancy
Helped in part by the Super Bowl, the county’s occupancy rate increased 8.4 percent, to 63 percent, compared with the first six months of 2011, according to a report by Tennessee-based Smith Travel Research.