You-review-it Monday
Did you get to hear some vocal jazz at the Palladium or Clowes Hall? Catch up on Oscar-nominated films?
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Best bets: Finding the Indiana casino that’s a winner for you
So given Indianapolis’ central location, what’s a gambler to do when she gets the urge to press her luck? Figuring that out is nearly as hard as deciding whether to hit or stand on 16.
Ticket giveaway: Oscar-winner Celeste Holm and opera singer Frank Basile
‘Basile at Basile’ event features the singing namesake to the Indy philanthropist.
Dealer Expo trade show kicks off expanded Convention Center
The massive powersports convention is one of the biggest annual events hosted by the city and is the first to use the expanded Indiana Convention Center since a $275 addition was completed.
Budget would take slice out of growing horse industry
A move by budget-makers to tap the kitty that feeds the state’s horse-racing industry could deal a blow to the business just as Indiana is starting to gain ground on its neighbors.
LOU’S VIEWS: Alas, poor patrons
If intent were all that mattered, I would be writing in praise of Hoosier Bard’s “Young Hamlet.”
STYLE: Every week is buy week for these personal shoppers
These personal shoppers posses not only a knack for dressing people, but a background to each qualify as an expert in looking good.
Thousands of IU Health patients getting hotel-stay discounts
A program to help Indiana University Health patients get discounted hotel rooms has ballooned in recent years to the size of a midsize convention.
Indianapolis’ ‘well-designed’ flag flies below radar
The Indianapolis city flag turns 50 next year, but considering that urban design experts note the flag isn’t exactly plastered all over town, it’s probably a safe bet this is one golden birthday that won’t be much of a party.
Larry Bird on Broadway?
Writer of “Lombardi” looking to other sports legends for next play.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Madagascar Live’
Win a family four-pack of passes to see the tour based on the Dreamworks animated film.
Arts notes from all over
A movie marathon at AMC, Adam Lambert’s Clowes Hall DVD, and more
You-review-it Monday: Grammy Awards and more
So which Grammy musical acts worked for you? And what else did you see this weekend?
Aspiring filmmaker scores hit with jewelry ad
A TV commercial for jeweler Reis-Nichols has launched filmmakers Sami Mustaklem and Alex Kosene into the advertising business. Their firm, 3rd Strand, has a growing list of clients seeking their unique storytelling approach.
LOU’S VIEWS: Feasting on First Friday
Plus thoughts on “Diary of Anne Frank” and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra meets Chaplin
Water damage closes Carmel art gallery
The Evan Lurie Gallery in Carmel is recovering from water damage that will leave it closed for at least another week.
HETRICK: An anniversary wish that all could be blessed by one
Indiana legislators, once again, have voted to deny some citizens the blessing of marriage.
Ex-Emmis exec uses estate toolkit to fund Butler venue
Howard Schrott will provide $6.5 million toward the $13 million performing-arts building.