LOU’S VIEWS: Home is where the art is
With the Miller House open, Columbus becomes even more of a design draw.
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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.
HETRICK: Sitting at the polling place, wishing you were here
A dismal percentage of eligible voters showed up to vote in the May 3 municipal elections.
Trump out as pace car driver
Claims he doesn’t have the time to fulfill his 500 duties. Anyone believe that?
New ‘Clowes Off Center’ series part of 2011/12 lineup
Esperanza Spalding, Bela Fleck and Mike Birbiglia also announced for Clowes Hall mainstage season.
Ticket giveaway: Billy Stritch at the Cabaret
Win seats at the acclaimed singer’s tribute to Mel Torme.
Dump Trump movement building momentum
In early April, I wrote about the questionable choice of Donald Trump as pace car driver. Now resistance is building against him.
‘Survivor’ star looking for investors for casino game
Rupert Boneham has created a casino table game and is searching for investors to help market it. A portion of the game’s revenue will benefit his Indianapolis charity, Rupert’s Kids.