LOU’S VIEWS: When painters snap
Indianapolis Museum of Art’s new ‘Snapshot’ exhibition examines the photography that inspired 7 artists. Plus, ‘Cabaret’ at the Athenaeum.
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DINING: Big City Grill & Lemonade steaks a claim on 38th
Fourth in a month-long series of “Grill” restaurant reviews.
Mayor vetoes hotel-worker blacklisting proposal
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has vetoed a proposed ordinance aimed at hiring practices by local hotels, the mayor's office announced Thursday afternoon.
HETRICK: A funny thing happened on the way to the sorority
I spent last weekend in a hotel with 950 sorority women learning about sex. How’s that for an opening line? Are your fantasies afire? Curiosity aroused?
Lottery could expand to grow state’s take
The $791 million Hoosier Lottery threw open bidding July 11 for a 10-year contract on marketing, sales and distribution services. The lottery wants to be among the fastest-growing in the country, and it’s looking to the gambling industry to help it reach that goal.
Museum’s IMAX hopes alchohol sales will fuel movie attendance
Museum has been fine-tuning service in preparation for Batman premier.
Orlando dwarfs Indianapolis in tourism, conventions
The Indianapolis and Orlando metro areas both have roughly 2 million residents, but Orlando’s theme parks drive a huge convention and tourism industry concentrated around a convention center miles from its downtown.
Gen Con gaming for another attendance record
As crowds get bigger, businesses take more notice.
High-stakes convention coming to Indianapolis
Travel writers’ annual meeting is a coup, but pressure is on to score a good impression
City plans bid on 2018 Super Bowl
Officials are emboldened by the financial results of the city’s first time hosting the NFL championship game in February, which produced a direct economic impact of $176 million, according to a study commissioned by the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
Lilly Endowment gift aimed at Walker Theatre renovation
Lilly Endowment’s $500,000 gift will help fund needed maintenance to the historic building on Indiana Avenue. Center directors say the theater needs a new HVAC system, in addition to electrical wiring, lighting and sound equipment.
Review: Tom Wopat at the Cabaret
Broadway and TV vet presented a charming combo of Broadway star and Luke Duke in Indy appearance.
After 2011 tragedy, state fair expands offerings
The Indiana State Fair is raising admission prices and adding a parking charge as it tries to recover from a big hit to its bottom line caused by last year’s tragic stage collapse.
DINING: North-side hotel offers surprising destination dining
Third in a month-long series of “Grill” restaurant reviews. This week: Grille 39.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indy International Film Fest favorites worth the weight
A bodybuilder looking for love, high-wire walkers and super heroines are among my favorites at this year’s Indianapolis International Film Festival, set for July 19-29.
You-review-it Monday
“Cabaret” at the Athenaeum? The open of Indy Reads Books? What did you attend this weekend?
Ticket giveaway: Blake Shelton
Win tickets to the country star’s concert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Cheapskate alert: Indy Reads Books opens
As a long-time book lover, I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I rarely buy new books.
Indiana fair panel awards coliseum work contracts
The Indiana State Fair Commission has awarded the first four contracts for a planned renovation of the fairgrounds' coliseum that will keep the building on the sidelines during next year's fair.
ROBERTS: Indianapolis pushing boundaries with improved design
The Cultural Trail points to the possibilities Indianapolis can offer future generations.