Today, the Phoenix Theatre announced its lineup of 2009/2010 productions which, true-to-Phoenix form, looks to take adventurous theatergoers into untested and unfamilair territory.
And it’s going to be doing it at a cheaper price. The Phoenix is dropping a regular…
For me, it started with an early Friday visit to the ISO and the faux-Beatles at Hilbert Circle Theatre and a stop in at UA Circle Centre to catch “Aliens in the Attic” in preperation for a guest host house on WFYI’s…
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Mario Venzago had reached an agreement in principle on a new contract
before the deal recently unraveled, an official with the musicians’ union said this morning.
Art-show organizers are getting creative to keep their events alive as they struggle to attract sponsors and participating artists.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro, and
CEO Simon Crookall said he wants Mario Venzago’s replacement to have more of a local presence.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro. CEO Simon Crookall announced to the symphony staff this
afternoon that Music Director Mario Venzago would
not return for the 2009-10 season.
Ten years ago this week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association opened the doors to its new headquarters in White River
State Park.
"Do you tweet?" The answer for you (and your business) needs to be, “Yes, I do.”
When we chose our review theme for August—The “I”s Have It—I jumped at the
chance to try I Love Sushi.
Mario Venzago is out as Music Director for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. A search begins immediately for a replacement.
According to a memo sent minutes ago by Simon Crookall, ISO CEO and President, to his staff: “For a number of reasons…
This week, more smoke on the same mountain at Beef & Boards and time going slowly at the Phoenix.
While the local hotel industry is being rocked by the current economy, budget hotels and those in the small towns surrounding
Indianapolis are actually seeing gains. Properties affected by the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and Big Ten Tournament
are among the losers.
Destinations throughout Indiana no longer can count on a state marketing campaign to help drive summer crowds. Lawmakers who
passed a budget during the special session at the end of June sliced the state’s annual contribution
to the Indiana Office of Tourism Management in half—from $4.8 million to $2.4 million.
Commenting on a summer teen theater workshop production is akin to writing about high school plays. Friends and family constitute 95 percent of the audience, and extended applause between songs and standing ovations afterwards are a given.
So rather than offer…
Slate has an interesting piece running about the death of music magazines. Writer Jonah Weiner points to the folding of Vibe and Blender, lay-offs at Spin, and staff cuts at Rolling Stone. He further notes te notes the challenges faced in covering music…
For me, the weekend included closing night at the Indianapolis International Film Festival featuring the deserving-national-release documentary “Racing Dreams” (and subsequent party and award presentation), a Saturday visit with the “Smoke on the Mountain” crew at Beef & Boards’ “Sanders…
“Racing Dreams,” an outstanding documentary about competitive karting, took the Audience Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival earlier this evening. Its three charming teen subjects and its director were all on hand to bask in the acclaim.
Other feature winners…
Hotel sales and marketing executive Michelle Travis is joining the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
as vice president of sales.
This week, three of my fellow IBJ scribes join me in picking our favorite area amusement park rides
If all outdoor dining were as comfortable and stress-free as Sky City Cafe’s, maybe I’d do it more often.
