Indiana classic car auction sees attendance jump
Officials of the company that has taken over a long-running classic car auction in northeastern Indiana say they believe it has bounced back from the financial and legal troubles of its former owner.
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Clutch hitters 1: Jeff Stockberger
Meet seven local actors who, in my subjective opinion, can always be counted on.
IndyFringe audience grows
Thirty-eight percent of visitors to last month’s theater festival had never attended the event before.
BENNER: Hoping for serendipity as NFL season dawns
As the season begins, we can’t help but think about where it will end—Lucas Oil Stadium—and who might be playing in the Super Bowl.
WEB REVIEW: Lessons all leaders should learn from Steve Jobs
The announcement from Apple CEO Steve Jobs that he’ll step down from his post is not altogether unexpected, but it does mark the end of an era.
DINING: Sports bar at JW Marriott is Super-Bowl-ready
First in a month-long series of “game on” eatery reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Right actors, right material can make theatrical magic
The HART/Butler production of “The Exonerated” didn’t need costumes or sets to deliver solid drama.
State preparing to pay maximum in stage collapse damages
Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Indiana will pay $5 million and get advice on distributing the money to victims of the State Fair tragedy from an expert who administered compensation funds following 9/11.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Critically selected highlights
From Earth Wind and Fire to Ernest Shackleton and from Mike Birbiglia to Martin Sheen, this promises to be a season to remember.
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.
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.