Season’s teasings: News from the Opera, ISO and more
IO’s “Mikado” and Cleveland Symphony’s IU visit rescheduled.
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Carmel City Center gaining momentum
Thirteen years after Mayor Jim Brainard first described his vision for a new downtown along Range Line Road, Carmel City Center
is starting to look like a city.
Review: A John Lennon bio and more upcoming films
Early look at ‘Nowhere Boy,’ ‘Applause,’ ‘The Concert,’ and more.
Arts Commission to share duties with regional groups
The Indiana Arts Commission revamped the way it allocates money out of concern about future state budget cuts, which would
further reduce grants available to arts organizations.
Cathedral mines ‘Silver’ for new tuner
Second Robert Louis Stevenson musical adaptation takes stage.
Live Nation seeks dismissal of Murat lawsuit
Beverly Hills, Calif.-based entertainment company says lease gives it the right to change venue’s name to Old National Centre.
LOU’S VIEWS: Chicago joins the ‘Billy’ club
This week, the Broadway sensation “Billy Elliot” dances into Chicago for an extended run. And, closer to home,
the Phoenix indulges in some conspiracy theorizing.
STYLE: Should we knock the knock-offs?
In light of the copyright infringement lawsuits Coach has brought against two Indianapolis retailers, I find myself wondering
if my purchase would be an ethical one, especially as someone who appreciates apparel (and accessories) as an art form.
DINING: Ice House offers cold comfort
One of the advantages of our month-long restaurant themes is that it gives us
an excuse to visit old favorites, and this landmark certainly qualifies.
Indiana’s number of arts-related businesses declines
Washington, D.C.-based Americans for the Arts says the state had 9,950 arts-related businesses last year, a five-year low
and down 3.9 percent
from 2008.
Hendricks County scales back hospitality plan
The convention bureau has shelved its plan to attract a full-service hotel and instead will boost spending on tourism marketing.
Carmel Community Players denied funding again
Newcomer Carmel Repertory Theatre lands $75,000 from city.
Pee-wee, Kermit, and James Dean on Summer Nights schedule
Series starts with ‘Across the Universe’ on June 4.
Ticket giveaway: Stutz Artists Open House
We’ve got a pair of passes each for two lucky winners.
Blue Man Group, Kodo Drummers, etc. on Clowes ’10/’11 lineup
Joffrey Ballet and Manhattan Transfer also taking the stage.
Centaur’s junior lenders press for bankruptcy liquidation
Unsatisfied with the Hoosier Park owner’s reorganization plan, hedge funds represented by Wells Fargo Bank petition for conversion
of Chapter 11 bankruptcy into Chapter 7.
Butler team to be grand marshal of 500 Festival parade
The Bulldogs were chosen after winning the hearts of Indiana basketball fans with an incredible run to the Final Four, which
ended with a 61-59 loss to Duke in the title game.