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LOU’S VIEWS: What to see at this year’s Heartland Film Festival
Not sure how to weed through the 100-plus offerings at this year's Heartland Film Festival? Here are some recommendations from IBJ movie buffs.
DINING: Get sauced at Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub
A new bar and pizzeria and bar sets up shop in the Century Building.
BENNER: Athletic director pushes off-field game plan for IU
After months of discussions, IU Director of Athletics Fred Glass has determined that IU athletics must be defined by a broader culture than simply wins and losses
Review: Grace Fong and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
ICO season opener featured Barber, Schumann and Mendelssohn.
Fourth Artsgarden skywalk gets approval
Despite objections, the Metropolitan Development Commission agreed to provide $600,000 in city funds to help build an enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting the downtown PNC Center with the Indianapolis Artsgarden.
Appropriate applause for Itzhak Perlman?
Between-movements claps drew attention at Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra gala.
You-review-it Monday
The weekend included openers for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Did you catch any?
Indiana pumpkin patches, orchards see visitors swell
Attractions like apple orchards and corn mazes are reporting bigger crowds this year, especially with cooler temperatures and dry weather.
Review: “Mary Poppins”
Thoughts on the national tour of the Disney musical, which landed at the Murat Theatre at Old National Center.
IBJ Arts Night recap
On Thursday, the IBJ and the International School brought together some of Indy's leading arts pros for an off-the-cuff evening of performance and in-depth discussion.
Cultural Trail to hire first executive director
A new not-for-profit organization will try to raise more than $700,000 a year for the trail’s ongoing maintenance, and it will market the trail as a tourism and economic-development engine.
Hiring students to replace guards may violate federal rules
The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s plan to employ 100 students through a federally funded work-study program is on hold, pending a compliance review by IUPUI.
DINING: The Elk stops at Main Street Organic Bistro
First in a month-long series of “street” restaurants.
LOU’S VIEWS: Art wars
Art vs. Art and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis set artist against artist
WEB REVIEW: Out of kid party ideas? How to skip Chuck E. Cheese
BirthdayPartyIdeas.com is full of ideas for parties of all kinds, for all ages.
Big Car bringing arts events to eight Indianapolis neighborhoods
The arts collective in Fountain Square is embarking on a series of neighborhood events that include storytelling, drawing and installations.
Local ordinance could be key in City Market discrimination flap
Unlike state and federal law, city ordinance prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. That may be enough for the city to take action against Just Cookies, which operates in City Market, for declining a request based on the customer’s sexual orientation.