Broadway in Indy 2011-2012 season short on excitement
Major tours once again bypassing Indianapolis. ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ only first-time visitor.
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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.
Convention to cancel if immigration bill passes
An Arizona-style proposal to crack down on illegal immigration has sparked protests from convention groups who say they'll avoid Indianapolis if the measure becomes law.
Hyatt, union at odds over voting method
Officials for the New York-based Unite Here labor union are attacking local Hyatt Regency officials for filing a petition Thursday with the National Labor Relations Board.
IBJ Night at the Movies: “Red Riding Hood”
No, don’t bring the kids to this horror fantasy.
Suitors circle faltering racino
Two racetrack owners have signaled they’re interested in buying Indiana Live racetrack and casino in Shelbyville as the facility begins to sort out its massive debt.
LOU’S VIEWS: Inside the outsider at the IMA
Thornton Dial created his own artistic rule book; the results are stunning.
DINING: If you go 2 1 new place 4 pizza …
First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants with numeric names.
Hoosier executive joins effort to take Playboy private
Scott N. Flanders, who took over as CEO of Chicago-based Playboy Enterprises Inc. in July 2009, will pick up a 3-percent ownership stake if 84-year-old Playboy founder Hugh Hefner closes on a pending deal to take the company private.
Review: Idina Menzel with the ISO, and more
The 'Wicked' and 'Glee' star brought familiar songs and a strong, engaging personality to the Hilbert Circle Theatre stage. Plus: Andrea Marcovicci and more.
Ticket giveaway: “The Legends of Doo Wop”
Win tickets to see Jimmy Guilford and company perform at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club.