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STYLE: A pair of local designers rack up retail space
While most local designers have thus far forgone the operating cost of a brick-and-mortar boutique, these opt for a tangible location
LOU’S VIEWS: Indy Opera’s ‘Carmen’ shows upside of downsizing
When word went out that one of the three Indianapolis Opera presentations this season would be a production of “Carmen,” sans chorus, sans full orchestra, sans biggie-size sets, and sans Clowes Hall stage, it was perfectly understandable that some patrons may have lowered their expectations.
DINING: Seasons eatings at new restaurant
Third in a month-long series of numeric restaurant reviews. This week: Seasons 52.
Feinstein works Carmel’s Palladium into national program
PBS film crews will be at the Palladium May 12 for “Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project.
Ticket giveaway: Conner Prairie opening day
Prize package includes a balloon ride and participation in the new Junior Aeronaut program.
Opera and Civic Theatre announce 11/12 schedules
Indianapolis Opera back up to four programs; Civic leading with “Drowsy Chaperone.”
Big Ten tournament attendance, economic impact up
Downtown hotel rooms were sold out three straight nights as attendance at the Big Ten men's basketball tournament hit its highest mark since 2006.
ISO 2011-2012 season announced
It's Krzysztof Urbanski's turn to put his mark on the Symphony.
Broadway in Indy 2011-2012 season short on excitement
Major tours once again bypassing Indianapolis. ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ only first-time visitor.
Indiana closes monument for repairs
Indiana says it's closing the Soldiers’ and Sailors monument in downtown Indianapolis until November for repairs.
DINING: Salivating over Salvadoran cuisine on the westside
Second in a month-long series of numeric restaurant reviews. This week: 3 in 1 Restaurant on the west side.
LOU’S VIEWS: Youth appeal at the Phoenix and Butler U. theaters
Is theater dead? Three different productions from three different companies over the past few weeks point to some ways to counter—or at least hold off—the decline.
HETRICK: Singing the oft-unpopular praises of minority rule
When it comes to individual liberties, we’re among the most fortunate citizens on Earth that our government guarantees that the majority will not always prevail.
Review: NoExit’s ‘4.48 Psychosis’
Innovative local company challenges conventions with suicidal performance piece.
Competition seeks ideas for Monument Circle
A competition that could influence the future look and use of Monument Circle was unveiled Wednesday morning by a partnership that includes the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.
Ticket giveaway: Indy Magic Monthly
Win a pair of tickets to a show celebrating the company’s third anniversary.
The further deification of Michael Jackson
Cirque du Soleil tribute show arriving at Conseco Fieldhouse…in February of 2012. Have we gone overboard with MJ worship?
Indianapolis hopeful it can retain Big Ten tournaments
The contract between Indianapolis and the Big Ten expires in 2012, and officials from the conference’s 11 universities are beginning the process to select a future host for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.