IBJ Night at the Movies: “True Grit”
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Children’s choir founder taps protege
Indianapolis Children’s Choir founder Henry Leck has named Josh Pedde as the first assistant artistic director in the 25-year history of the not-for-profit organization.
Developer says Broad Ripple hotel will have ‘green’ elements
Developer Debra Stolen Hasbrook found the site at 6520 Westfield Boulevard while running on the Monon Trail.
Fountain Square turning to first-of-kind tax to fund improvements
A Fountain Square group led by neighborhood business owners hopes to create an “economic improvement district” for the up-and-coming neighborhood, where additional tax revenue could be used for everything from litter cleanup and marketing to capital improvements.
LOU’S VIEWS: Returnees from Christmases past
“A Christmas Carol,” “A Very Phoenix Xmas,” and “A Beef & Boards Christmas” all get regifted for the holidays.
DINING: New brew pub has plenty to wash down
First in a month-long series of fine-feathered restaurant reviews. This week: Black Swan Brewpub.
WEB REVIEW: Even more ways to find facts at your fingertips
There is little wonderment left— nearly any answer to any question is readily available.
BENNER: Football shows Marian U. the power of sports
A Catholic university based in Indiana where football serves as a major rallying point for students, alumni and donors? The University of Notre Dame would be a correct answer. But it’s no longer the only one.
USA, Indianapolis lose out on 2022 World Cup
Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring soccer's showcase back to America for the first time since 1994.
UPDATE: City Market has tentative deal with longtime tenant
City Market operators have reached a tentative deal to settle a dispute with Grecian Garden’s owners after alleging the eatery was late on its rent payments for several months. Details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Ticket giveaway: ISO’s “Classical Christmas”
Win tickets to the Indianapolis Symphony’s “other” holiday show.
Conner Prairie to open interactive Civil War exhibit
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park will open a Civil War exhibit in June, hoping for a similar bump in membership and ticket sales as it got from its Balloon Voyage rides the past two years.
Would ‘Spider-man’ be your first Broadway musical choice?
The high-tech Julie Taymor/Bono superhero show scores national attention while “Scottsboro Boys announced closing after only six weeks.
You-review-it Monday: Holiday weekend 1
The holiday shows began to take over the performing arts scene this weekend? Did you see “A Christmas Carol”? “A Very Phoenix Xmas”?
Senior staffer settles retaliation lawsuit with IMA
A longtime senior manager at the Indianapolis Museum of Art has retired—the result of a settlement in a retaliation lawsuit she filed earlier this month.
BENNER: Here’s my unpopular recommendation: Keep Lynch
In defense of the indefensible: Yes, I still support the man.
DINING: Are you ready for Teddy’s? Best of luck finding it
Last in our month-long series of double-letter restaurant reviews. This week: Teddy’s Burger Joint.
LOU’S VIEWS: Art-felt thanks
The ISO opened with "A Thanksgiving Overture" — which inspired me to offer my thoughts on what I'm thankful for in the world of Indianapolis arts.
Palladium draws staff from Indy arts organizations, venues
Indianapolis Symphony, Clowes Hall are among those that have experienced defections.
Ticket giveaway: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
What are the holidays without the Jimmy Stewart classic? And it’s even better on the big screen.