HETRICK: The fools who tarnish our shining city on the hill
If there are congressional leaders ‘aware of their great trust and their great responsibilities,’ they’re not showing it.
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Palladium sells well, ups ante for its competitors
About 40 percent of the tickets sold during the Palladium’s first half-season went to subscribers, prompting managers to expand the series offerings for the full season that begins later this month.
Gen Con convention betting on attendance surge
Organizers of the four-day gaming conference think this year’s event will draw 35,000 visitors to Indianapolis, thanks in large part to a bigger convention center.
Holiday World plans world’s longest water coaster
Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in southern Indiana on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $9 million ride that will be the most expensive in the park’s history.
Indiana State Fair to promote soybean industry
The Indiana State Fair will celebrate the versatility of the soybean and its $2.5 billion impact on the state during its 17-day run beginning Friday.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Zoo’s top dog aims to inspire
How does the Indianapolis Zoo aspire to save the world? What has its CEO learned from past mistakes? Michael Crowther has answers.
Former Nordstrom space could find Super Bowl use
The massive space in Circle Centre mall vacated by high-end retailer Nordstrom could be used to host corporate events surrounding the big game.
Holiday World set to announce plans for $9 million ride
A southern Indiana amusement park will mark its 65th anniversary by unveiling plans for a $9 million ride that will be the most expensive in the park's history.
Libman leaves as Center for the Performing Arts boss
Claims “personal reasons.” Frank Basile takes over temporarily.
Libman resigns from Carmel arts center
Steven Libman, CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, resigned late Friday afternoon—less than three months after his contract was extended through 2016.
WEB REVIEW: Music site tries to crack U.S. with alleged exclusivity
Taking advantage of our basic desire to be part of the insider crowd, Spotify has launched here on an “invitation-only” basis.
DINING: Take your pick(les) of interesting choices at Black Market
First in a month-long series of reviews of new arts district eateries.
LOU’S VIEWS: Playing catch-up with Indy stage productions
Reports on shows by Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Phoenix, ComedySportz, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and more.
Indiana tourism effort honors famed course designer Dye
The Pete Dye Golf Trail includes seven public courses chosen by Dye: Brickyard Crossing, The Fort Golf Resort, Maple Creek Golf & Country Club, Plum Creek Golf Club, Mystic Hills Golf Club, Kampen Course and the Pete Dye Course at French Lick.
Ticket giveaway: Indy Fringe fest overnight VIP package.
Win passes to the August anything-goes theater festival…plus a stay at the Nestle Inn.
Efroymson hands off leadership at iMOCA
The founder of the museum of contemporary art, who has worked for the organization unpaid since 2009, presided over a move that doubled its size.
Review: “The Eel Catchers” a new play by Bennett Ayres
Leading men Doug Johnson and Ben Tebbe bring weight to a surprisingly engaging historical noir thriller.
You-review-it Monday
Arlo Guthrie, ComedySportz, and more were on my schedule this weekend. What about yours?
Black Expo sees attendance rise at Summer Celebration
Attendance at Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration was up 5 percent compared to last year, the local organization reported Friday afternoon.