From the blog roll: ticket discounting, Conan and more
It's been a little while since I pointed you toward some highlights from the blog roll. Here, A&E interested parties, are some of the subject that the web is chattering about.
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Dealer Expo returning to Indianapolis through 2016
Massive powersports trade show Dealer Expo has committed to keep its annual event in Indianapolis through at least 2016—extending its stay by five years.
You-review-it Monday: First Friday and more
Were you a guest at “Mary’s Wedding” at the IRT? Experience the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra?
Interpretive naturalist helps park visitors commune with nature
Angie Manuel is an interpretive naturalist at Mounds State Park in Anderson. Many make the mistake of calling her a park ranger, but she is quick to correct them.
City’s Conrad hotel investment starts to pay off for taxpayers
The city put up $25 million for the hotel, restaurant and condo development at the corner of Washington and Illinois streets, including $3.75 million in exchange for the economic equivalent of an 8-percent stake.
DINING: Is Puerto Vallarta authentic? Maybe. Good? Yes.
Everyone now seems to have a favorite Mexican eatery—usually near one’s home or workplace.
LOU’S VIEWS: You talkin’ to me?
In more and more plays, actors are addressing the audience directly. But when does a device become a crutch?
Fishers Arts Council cranks up effort to support creative community
The Fishers Arts Council, which merged this year with the Fishers Cultural Alliance, is looking to become the suburb’s foremost arts advocate.
Indiana Live owners miss interest payment
The owners of Indiana Live racetrack and casino failed to make an interest payment due Nov. 1 on $375 million in debt, providing additional fodder for credit analysts already worried about its financial condition.
Part of City Market renovation project put on hold
City planners have downsized their renovation plans because project bids came in too high to meet the $2.7 million budget.
Ticket giveaway: Author Michael Pollan
Win tickets to the Spirit & Place event featuring the author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.”
Indiana’s Jim Gaffigan gets high-profile B’way role
Comedian will co-star with Chris Noth, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jason Patric in “That Championship Season.”
Review: “The Seagull” at the Goodman Theatre
There are more truths about what it’s like to be a human being in Chekhov’s play than there are in just about anything else I’ve seen on stage.
You-review-it Monday
Visit the Phoenix Theatre? Check in on Know No Stranger? Join Q Artistry for an evening of Poe?
Bebe Paluzza trade shows sold to industry vets
Bebe Paluzza Productions, which started as a local trade show for parents and grew into a series of consumer events staged in five cities, has been sold to two industry veterans who want to continue that expansion.
DINING: Jazz Kitchen also makes beautiful music
Is it fair to review a restaurant when it is trying to serve a packed house of customers who all have arrived and leave at roughly the same time?
LOU’S VIEWS: Old favorites still satisfy
This week, some top picks from Indianapolis museums’ and attractions’ permanent collections
WEB REVIEW: With Groupon and its ilk, daily deals drive demand
All of these work on the same basic premise: Make an offer to customers that is at or better than 50-percent off, use the power of the deal and their social networks to spread the word, and wait for the sales to roll in.
‘Madea’s Big Happy Family’ canceled
Tyler Perry production was to play Conseco Fieldhouse.