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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.
Indy Fringe part 3: Three admirable shows…with caveats
Sometimes, it helps to know going in what you aren't going to get.
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>