HETRICK: Symphony’s weather policy is ‘When in doubt, get them out’
I’d want my loved one’s life to take on additional meaning by seeing that the lessons learned from this tragedy result in changes that save the lives of others.
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Damage cap limits state’s potential losses from concert tragedy
An Indiana law that limits damages paid by state entities likely will prompt lawyers to sue several other parties besides the state fair to try to recover as much as possible for victims of the concert calamity.
Elaborate outdoor concerts amp up safety concerns
As the multi-billion-dollar outdoor concert business has evolved from little more than shows under a canopied stage to productions featuring up to 20 tons of lighting and video equipment, experts point to the Indiana State Fair's fatal stage collapse as evidence of the necessity for caution — and regulation.
Ticket giveaway: “Dracula” at Indiana Repertory Theatre
Chime in with your favorite vampire below and you could win four–count 'em, four–tickets to see the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s opening night performance of “Dracula” on Sept. 9. Details on the show here. Bats thats not all. You and your guests also will be invited to the opening VIP reception prior to the show. Good luck.
Colts to keep camp in Anderson for 5 more years
The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday they had agreed to a five-year deal that will keep training camp at the Division III school northeast of Indianapolis through 2016.
A&E road trip: Warhol musical “Pop!” at Studio Theatre
In Washington, Warhol and his Factory crew break into song, with mixed results.
Indiana State Fair emergency plan just 1 page
An emergency plan outlining what to do if severe weather threatens the Indiana State Fair takes up a single page and does not mention the potential for evacuations.
Court affirms Murat Centre renaming decision
A state appellate court upheld a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to block the Old National Centre naming rights deal.
State Fair stage that failed may not have been inspected
A spokesman for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security said neither the fire marshal nor Homeland Security officials conduct inspections. And the city does not have the authority to inspect items on state property.
Safety questions loom over Indiana stage collapse
As the fair reopened Monday, investigators and the families of the dead and injured were still seeking answers to hard questions: Was the structure safe? Why were the thousands of fans not evacuated? Could anything have been done to prevent the tragedy?
Indiana State Fair reopens, honors five killed in stage collapse
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told hundreds of people who gathered Monday for a service to remember five people killed when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair that the tragedy has broken the hearts of the state's residents.
A&E road trip: Arena Stage’s “Oklahoma!” in D.C.
Proving once again that Rodgers and Hammerstein’s show is more than a collection of hit songs–when in the right hands.
Governor calls wind gust that toppled stage a ‘fluke’
Gov. Mitch Daniels said precautions were taken before the storm, but no one could have foreseen such a strong gust focused in one place.
UPDATE: Tragedy prompts fair to cancel some events
Fair organizers plan to reopen Monday with a memorial service for the victims.
State Fair stage collapses, leaving 5 dead, 40 injured
Strong winds caused the stage rigging for an outdoor concert to collapse, trapping fans.
Gen Con Indy convention scores record attendance
Gen Con Indy, one of the city’s largest annual conventions, drew a record 36,733 unique visitors to this year's event, organizers announced Thursday.
Art advocates will take advantage of Super Bowl spotlight
An exhibition inside the unused former city hall is one of several art happenings planned around Super Bowl XLVI. The host committee, through its arts and culture subcommittee, is trying to integrate the arts to a degree not seen in other host cities.