Indy Fringe part 3: Three admirable shows…with caveats
Sometimes, it helps to know going in what you aren't going to get.
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Class-action lawsuit filed over State Fair tragedy
The lawsuit brought by the Indianapolis law firm of Cohen & Malad hopes to include anyone who suffered injuries from a falling stage at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 13.
Wife of man killed in fair tragedy suing Indiana
Former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, who is representing the family of Glenn Goodrich, said the family has filed a tort claim notice against the state regarding intent to file a lawsuit.
Indiana State Fair attendance slips 8 percent
The 2011 Indiana State Fair drew 872,312 visitors, down 8 percent from the 952,020 that attended in 2010, the fair announced Monday, citing preliminary figures.
Lawsuits filed for Indiana stage collapse victims
Two of what are expected to be many lawsuits were filed Friday on behalf of people injured when wind toppled a stage at the Indiana State Fair.
Ohio cheerleading coach 7th Indiana State Fair death
Meagan Toothman, 24, was confirmed as the seventh person to die from the Aug. 13 stage collapse, according to a statement from the Marion County coroner's office released Monday night by the Indiana State Police.
Indy Fringe part 2: “School House Wrong” and “Welcome to Zanland!”
When “School House Wrong” is a go-to show for regional theaters around the country, I’ll be happily be boasting, “Yeah, I was there on opening night.”
Lou Harry’s A&E template
When “School House Wrong” is a go-to show for regional theaters around the country, I’ll be happily among those boasting, “Yeah, I was there on opening night.”</p>
Indy Fringe 2011 part 1: A pair of gender benders
“No Gender Left Behind” and “Screw You Review: Deja Vu” take very different looks at what it is to be a man or a woman.
Ball State student 6th to die from fair accident
A Ball State University senior died Friday morning in an Indianapolis hospital from injuries suffered in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
City gives $82,000 for IndyFringe theater project
The grant from the city’s parking meter fund will be used to rebuild a nearby alleyway, repair sidewalks and install access curbs at the organization’s theater building on Saint Clair Street.
Indiana hires outside firm to review state fair disaster
Indiana has hired an outside firm to help with its investigation into a fatal stage collapse at the state fair after questions were raised about the state's ability to conduct an objective probe itself.
BENNER: NCAA leaders finally pursuing changes that matter
Had the NCAA initiatives occurred four years ago, Butler might have been playing someone other than the University of Connecticut last March.
Racinos ask federal court to lower their tax liability
If Indiana Live and Hoosier Park prevail, the racetrack-casinos may cut they could cut their combined tax bill by $30 million a year.
Super Bowl party space scramble begins
Owners and operators of Indianapolis meeting venues are in the midst of a high-stakes game of musical chairs. The winners will land the biggest parties and events affiliated with Super Bowl XLVI.
DINING: Broad Ripple’s new binary eatery hides in plain sight
Third in a month-long series of reviews of new arts district eateries. This week: 10-01 Food & Drink.
LOU’S VIEWS: Summer movie rewind
Thoughts on “The Help,” “Crazy Stupid Love,” “The Tree of Life” and other summer releases.