Ratio finishing City Market design work
The architectural firm is set to be awarded a $120,000 contract to complete the work after the original designer of the renovations, Woollen Molzen and Partners Inc., disbanded last month.
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Indiana Live makes staff reductions
Indiana Live laid off about 30 members of its 800-person staff this week as the race track and casino’s owners sort through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
City hosting another Big Ten championship
Participants from seven Big Ten universities will be in Indianapolis this weekend to compete in the women’s rowing championships—the first time the event has been held at a neutral site.
Verizon amphitheater alters strategy amid industry shift
Live Nation Entertainment has scaled back summer concert schedules at large amphitheaters across the country, and that includes one of its top performers, Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville.
Number of Indiana arts organizations increased in 2010
Positive numbers could signal growth in sector that continues to lose jobs.
STYLE: New boutique sews up fine-fabrics market
The French Seam is not a craft store or a quilting store. It’s where one shops for the trappings of an evening gown or a killer suit.
DINING: Say (flaming) cheese
After a potentially disastrous fire, popular Greek eatery Santorini Greek Kitchen survives … and thrives.
LOU’S VIEWS: Home is where the art is
With the Miller House open, Columbus becomes even more of a design draw.
Performing arts center extends CEO’s contract
The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel has extended CEO Steven Libman’s contract through 2016, the board of directors announced Wednesday.
Ticket giveaway: Alison Krauss and Union Station
Want a pair of tickets for the upcoming concert at The Lawn?
CIB reports quarterly revenue increase
The Capital Improvement Board saw revenue of $22.5 million in the first three months of the year, a jump of 28 percent compared with the same three months in 2010. More taxes generated by hotel stays and restaurant visits helped drive the increase.
‘In the Heights’ and other shows that passed by Indy to play IU
‘Shrek’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’ also on 11/12 schedule
Scoop: What’s up at the Palladium in 11/12?
Lineup includes Bernadette Peters (with Michael Feinstein), Sandi Patty (with Michael Feinstein), and Marvin Hamlisch (with Michael Feinstein)…plus more acts without Michael Feinstein.
Indiana State Fairgrounds to host collector car auction billed as world’s largest
Last year’s Mecum auction at Indianapolis reported gross sales of $41.7 million and drew more than 30,000 people.
Broker takes on Indianapolis artists
Their work will be shown on yacht traveling East Coast this summer.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Chicago’ razzle-dazzles at ATI’s new home
Thoughts on Actors Theatre of Indiana’s in-your-face production of the Kander and Ebb musical. Plus Butler University’s Chekhov variations.
DINING: Calculating the value of Pei Wei
Second in our month-long series of reviews of newer ethnic eateries.
BENNER: Identifying the cream of the Indianapolis 500 crop
The 100th anniversary of the race serves as a time to reflect on the great history of one of America’s iconic sports events.