LOU’S VIEWS: Both sides now
A trio of Indy theater productions looks at the good in the bad and the bad in the good
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Symphony standoff might fray local support
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s decision to cancel the first two weeks of its season and lock out musicians could carry long-term risks in alienating subscribers and donors, observers say.
Letterman scores Kennedy Center honor
The former Indy grocery bagger joins Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin, and more.
Reminder: Free IBJ A&E Season Preview event 9/19
Performances, interviews, giveaways and more featured at one-of-a-kind event.
Expert: Stage collapse payments ‘exceedingly fair’
Kenneth Feinberg, the architect of compensation for victims of last year's Indiana State Fair tragedy, said officials had limited resources to compensate more than 50 victims and the families of seven who were killed.
You-review-it Monday: Penrod and lots more
The arts season begins with a jammed-packed weekend of activity.
Review: Indianapolis City Ballet’s ‘Evening with the Stars’
As has now become the tradition, I’ve woken up the second Sunday of September with a dance hangover. That’s because, last night, Indianapolis City Ballet staged its annual “Evening with the Stars” benefit, bringing a who’s who of top dancers from around the world to the Murat Theatre. The moments of greatness? Yes, I […]
Symphony cancels first two weeks of new season
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on Saturday canceled the first two weeks of its new season, saying even a temporary extension of musicians’ just-expired contract would intensify the organization’s financial woes.
ISO contract talks continue; union pitches 2-month extension
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra managers and musicians failed to meet a Friday deadline to agree on a new contract, but the symphony did not immediately follow through on threats to cancel the first two weeks of its new season.
Director: Bidders must meet Indiana lottery standards
Indiana won't turn its lottery over to a private company if bidders don't meet the state's high standards, the executive director of the Hoosier Lottery said Friday.
More of this week’s A&E events
A batch of items were inadvertently omitted from this week’s IBJ A&E e-blast. Here’s what you missed.
NFP of NOTE: Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Storytelling Arts of Indiana promotes the art and use of storytelling in everyday life.
HETRICK: Lapsed entrepreneur finds higher education a class act
Early signs show that this teacher, this profession and—most important—these students are going to be just fine.
Grant takes Conner Prairie to frontier of science education
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation, to find ways to encourage history museums to incorporate the often unpopular and intimidating fields of science, technology, engineering and math into their offerings.
DINING: A little bit of truck, part 2
In search of quality/convenience/price in rolling eateries
LOU’S VIEWS: Treetop adventure at Eagle Creek Park
The new Go Ape course is an outstanding excuse to revisit Eagle Creek Park, one of the country’s largest municipal parks.
Tribal casino could squeeze state coffers
A tribal casino planned for northern Indiana could deal a serious blow to established competitors, as well as to an important source of state tax revenue.
Banker takes stage as choir conductor
BMO Harris executive vice president will lead Indianapolis Symphonic Choir season debut.