NFL, NBC offering apologies over halftime show
For all the pomp and excess of Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show, it is likely to be a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. that is most remembered.
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REVIEW: Madonna’s first Super Bowl show falls flat
Madonna confirmed she is no longer at the height of her popularity or provocative powers with a tame, somewhat leaden performance.
Thoughts from the Rolling Stone Super Bowl party red carpet
Captain America’s attitude, the job Natalie Morales deserves, and more down-time ponderings.
Best of Taste of the NFL
To mix sports references, Super Bowl dining event hit a home run.
Police adjust downtown crowd-control plan after injuries
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
N.Y., New Orleans eyeing Indy’s Super Bowl playbook
Indianapolis, which is being noted as the cleanest and friendliest Super Bowl site, is being called a "hard act to follow" by future host cities.
Weep with joy, humor fans: The Onion Indy edition is out
Weekly free paper also includes local music previews.
Crookall departure comes amid symphony restructuring
The reason behind the sudden departure of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO Simon Crookall remains a mystery, but it came during a management shakeup and the loss of two vice presidents.
Simon Crookall departing as symphony CEO
Information about Crookall's plans wasn't immediately available. The symphony's board of directors appointed Jackie Groth, vice president of finance and strategic planning, as interim president and CEO.
Super Bowl payoff substantial, but may fall short of hype
There’s no doubt the Super Bowl crowds showered Indianapolis with cash all week. The question is, how much of it will stick after the big game is over? And how much will it mean to Indianapolis’ economy?
Landing another Super Bowl might not be such a long shot after all
Talk of bringing another Super Bowl to Indianapolis began soon after week-long festivities kicked off for the 2012 game, but city leaders will have to find a way to generate more revenue for the NFL and its 32 team owners for Indianapolis to muscle its way into a regular Super Bowl rotation.
DINING: Zionsville restaurant moves to Main Street
First in a month-long series of looks at new north-side suburban restaurants.
LOU’S VIEWS: This spud’s for you
The guy with the detachable eyes and a rear end built for storage is the subject of an interactive exhibition at The Children’s Museum
BENNER: We need not have panicked after losing 2007 bid
Remembering the overblown reaction when the Super Bowl passed us by.
City Gallery named finalist for national ‘placemaking’ grant
The Harrison Center’s gallery for promoting urban neighborhoods was chosen from among 2,000 applicants.
Indianapolis Children’s Choir lands big Super Bowl gig
Forty-five members of Indianapolis Children's Choir will sing the national anthem along with recording artist Kelly Clarkson at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Indy gets dose of star power with Super Bowl
Indianapolis will become a celebrity magnet over the next few days as Madonna and an assortment of stars from film, music and TV arrive for four compact days of entertainment and partying tied to the Super Bowl.
Party planners hope to cash in on Super Bowl
Local companies helping with game’s festivities are using their home turf to showcase their talents in hopes it will lead to more work at future Super Bowls.