A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Talking points for local arts community
A sudden change in leadership at the Palladium, a new maestro for the ISO, and the impact of a big football game promise to have the Indy arts scene buzzing.
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Ticket Giveaway: Chocolate Fest and Young Audiences
Here’s a giveaway that benefits both you and your local school. Enter below by naming your favorite teacher, real or fictional. I’ll pick one winner at random who will score four tickets to the annual Chocolate Fest Sept. 15 at the Artsgarden, benefiting Young Audiences. On top of that, the winner can select a school […]
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Clutch hitters guarantee a good time
Introducing a subjective short-list of Indy’s clutch-hitting actors, all of whom have created magic in the past and will be seen on local stages this season. (with videos)
Kondrat scores award nom for ‘Gospel According to James’
Actress created role at the Indiana Repertory Theatre before taking it to Chicago.
Sculpture headed back atop Indianapolis monument
A 38-foot-tall bronze sculpture will soon be back atop the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis.
MotoGP race-day attendance up; three-day total down
Speedway officials expect an announcement within 30 days about whether the MotoGP race will be held in Indianapolis in 2012.
You-review-it Monday
So did you get to Indy Fringe? Take in Dig-In? Or take a short trip to the Palladium for Martin Short?
Indy Fringe part 4: Strickland irresistible
Thoughts on Paul Strickland’s “Any Title that Works” and Rupert Wate’s “Joe’s Cafe.”
Cordish can press suit against CEO of Indianapolis Downs
Cordish Co., a real-estate developer building a casino near Baltimore, can pursue a defamation lawsuit against the CEO of its bankrupt former business partner, Indianapolis Downs LLC, a judge said Aug. 26.
City expects weather to boost MotoGP’s economic impact
Sunny, mild weather could provide a 15-percent increase to the economic impact of this weekend's MotoGP events. Motorsports business experts said the city could see a $30 million impact.
Not all fun and games for north-side comedy club
New owners’ focus on business practices, bigger-name comedians put Morty’s Comedy Joint on stronger footing.
LOU’S VIEWS: I’ve looked at Fringe from both sides now
For me, the biggest challenge in wearing the hats of both playwright and critic was not being able to fully embrace the camaraderie of the festival,
DINING: Fountain Square eatery is taqueria of the town
Fourth in a month-long series of reviews of new arts district eateries. This week: Revolucion.
TRAVEL: Heading south of the border again and again
Katrina and I have made more trips (10) to Mexico and traveled to more cities and towns there (35) than we have to any other foreign country in the last 12 years.
BENNER: Look in mirror to see what ails college football
If college football is the product of a corrupt system, why is it so incredibly popular?
Dig-IN tasting festival looks to create independent foundation
Event at White River State Park wants to create ongoing source of support to connect Indiana farmers with grocery stores, restaurants and consumers.
Sustainability, more new jobs key to GM site
Why not look at the entire neighborhood instead of just this old site?
‘Expand the smorgasbord’ at former GM site
Indianapolis has a rich history of turning challenging redevelopment projects into local success stories, and I have no doubt the GM Stamping Plant will become part of that history as officials determine the best uses for the expansive site near downtown.
Ticket giveway: Rib America tickets and more
Doobie Brothers, Blind Melon and K.C. & the Sunshine Band set to appear.
Airport faces quick decision on public art
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is proceeding with plans to install a video advertising wall at the airport in early September and will need to make a controversial decision within the next week on whether it will replace a local artist’s work.