Review: ‘Legally Blonde’
Touring production doesn’t make a very good case for legal musical.
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State tourism cuts alter marketing methods
In light of a shrinking budget, the state has dropped traditional advertising campaigns to promote tourism and is embracing
social media outlets to promote Indiana's attractions.
INSIDE DISH: Brugge Brasserie brews plans for expansion
The
Broad Ripple-based brewpub's owners bet its Belgian beer and vittles will go over just as well outside Indy. But first
they need $1 million from an investor, in part to streamline brewing.
HETRICK: In the Gulf, we have met the enemy, and he is us
Some on the left now want a total and forever ban on offshore oil drilling. Others on the right want to kill an energy and
climate bill they didn't want to support, anyway.
DINING: Patachou spins off pleasing pizzeria Napolese
Since none of its initials stand for things one would find on a traditional pizzeria-style pizza, let’s break down
the P, the F, and the G in the PFG at Napolese.
LOU’S VIEWS: IRT’s ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
Thoughts on the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s season closer … and an average day at Conner Prairie.
BENNER: Unsung sports leader steps down after two decades
As the NCAA garnered nationwide attention with the announcement of its new president, hardly a peep was heard as its next-door neighbor in White River State Park, the National Federation of State
High School Associations, bade farewell to its leader a couple of days later.
IU honoring Quincy Jones
David Baker, from the IU Dept. of Jazz Studies, talks with the composer/arranger/producer.
MOUNAYAR: Indianapolis should rediscover public spaces
Too few of the city's revitalization projects are connected by attractive sidewalks, streets, gardens and plazas.
Ticket giveway: Mahler and the ISO
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will be joining the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for its first performance of the piece since
1987.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘Babies’
Variety calls documentary "refreshing in its methods, impressive in its scope and remarkable in its immediacy."
General Hotels lands 5 new properties
General Hotels Corp. will manage five more hotels in Indiana and Ohio.
Shakespeare returning to WRSP
Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre show coinciding with GenCon.
500 Fest, Shooter McGavin, etc.
It’s not always the biggest names that get the loudest applause on race day.
You-review-it Monday: ‘Around the World’ etc.
The IRT opened 'Around the World in 80 Days,' the ISO performed "Scheherazade" and, of course, Freddie
returned to moviegoers' nightmares.
Hotels slowly recovering from worst downturn in 40 years
Hotel occupancy rates in the last two years have plunged nationally and locally to levels not seen in decades, putting a number
of hotels at or near the financial breaking point. But relief finally appears to be on the way.
WEB REVIEW: Save the long words for Scrabble
The golden rule should be to communicate clearly.
DINING: Nothing fowl at canal-side newcomer
First in a month-long series of new Broad Ripple restaurant reviews. This week: Flatwater.
Entrepreneurial couples banking on demand for art
One art-collecting couple has opened a fine-art gallery in Zionsville, while the founder of a contemporary craft show is planning
a boutique in Irvington.