DINING: Appetizing name raises restaurant expectations
When you name your restaurant Oh Yumm! Bistro, you’ve set the bar pretty high.
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LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Escape’ artist Steve McQueen stars in new biography
One of the first grown-up movies I attended on my own was “Papillon.” What drove
my 10-year-old self to see this brutal 1973 escape film, I still don’t know. Also: Indianapolis Opera’s production of “La Boheme.”
Review: “Chicago.”
Thoughts on Broadway in Indianapolis’ presentation of the hit Kander and Ebb musical.
Cabaret Theatre moving to downtown’s Columbia Club
The troupe will relocate from its temporary location at the Connoisseur Room in time to present a holiday show that runs Dec. 10-12.
State names signature wine
The Indiana Wine Grape Council and state officials say it’s Traminette, a fragrant and floral white wine from grapes that
flourish in Indiana’s climate.
Carmel performing arts center opening delayed until 2011
The new concert hall that is the centerpiece of a $150 million arts center in suburban Indianapolis will open a few months
later than expected after work was suspended over the summer because of roof problems.
Indiana casino owner declares bankruptcy
Majestic Star Casino LLC owns two casinos and a hotel in Gary, a casino-hotel in Tunica County, Miss., and a casino in Black
Hawk, Colo.
Heavyweights may vie to manage venues for troubled CIB
An aide to Mayor Greg Ballard says he hopes a private operator can find “operating and maintenance savings in the millions."
Hotel TV program touts Indianapolis, helps businesses reach travelers
Indianapolis Visitors Channel, which airs on closed-circuit networks
in more than 6,400 area hotel rooms, highlights some of the city’s most popular attractions and promotes local businesses—both
through traditional advertising and sponsored features.
Indianapolis lawyer to open bar and lounge in 3Mass building on Mass Ave
The bar, which isn’t yet named, will be Baker & Daniels lawyer Trevor Belden’s first bar.
Pizza restaurants in works; wine shop heading to Fishers
Hot Box Pizza plans to open a downtown location in the Harness Factory Lofts building, and WineTyme, a new local shop selling
wines, craft beers and gourmet food, is coming to Fishers.
Indianapolis looks to Cleveland, Philadelphia for City Market examples
The troubled Indianapolis City Market is looking East for a new direction. This summer, its executive director, Jim Reilly,
visited Philadelphia and Cleveland to observe their successful urban markets and seek pointers that might be applied here.
BENNER: Looking forward to 37 basketball games in 35 days
Indy’s month of March, 2010, will produce a basketball madness few cities can duplicate.
HETRICK: Let’s make Thanksgiving a year-round concept
Few of us fare well on our own accord. So when as the last time you surprised someone with gratitude?
DINING: Taking a chance on a casino buffet at Indiana Live!
Indy’s closest casino has revamped its dining offerings. We take a taste.
LOU’S VIEWS: A new attraction wants to drum up business
Thoughts on Rhythm! Discovery Center and Bands of America.
Touring the new Rhythm! Discovery Center
Take a video tour–and hear a favorite drummer joke.
Financial flexibility drew Civic Theatre to Carmel center
The Indianapolis Civic Theatre could take as long as 20 years to pay the $10 million fee it agreed to as part of a deal to
relocate to the state-of-the-art Regional Performing Arts Center in Carmel.