Indiana lawmakers back limits on short-term rental rules
Legislation limiting regulation of short-term rentals by local governments has been approved by Indiana lawmakers and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk.
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National tour of ‘Hamilton’ coming to Indianapolis
Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton: An American Musical” is scheduled for Indianapolis as part of an upcoming national tour of the show, but fans will need to be patient.
Ohio set to market its tourist attractions to Indianapolis
Indiana was the No. 1 state outside of Ohio ordering 2017 Ohio Travel Guides, and Indianapolis was the most-searched major city other than Detroit and Pittsburgh on Ohio.org.
Priority list includes symposium inspired by Mari Evans, new use for VHS tape, more
Plus silent comedies with live musical accompaniment courtesy of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.
Eiteljorg show looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly of Hollywood Westerns
There’s no denying the cinematic Western has helped define America—for good or ill.
$15.3M Walker Theatre rehab to return shine to community gem
A three-way partnership substantially brightens the future of the venue, which has offered minimal programming in recent years and badly needs upgrades.
Priority list includes Western films, romantic “Bridges,” more
Plus the online PostSecret spawns a live show, coming to the Schrott.
Airbnb unveils new category of rentals rated by inspectors
Shaking things up at a time its growth has been slowin, the lodging-sharing service is dispatching inspectors to rate thousands of the properties it lists in an effort to reassure travelers they’re booking nice places to stay.
Community theater group losing Clay Terrace performance venue
The group has been putting on plays at a space in Carmel’s Clay Terrace shopping center for more than eight years, thanks in large part to the largesse of the landlord. Now it needs to find a new home.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘Love, Simon’
Win tickets to a sneak preview of the new coming-of-age comedy.
A quarter-century of laughs didn’t always come easy for ComedySportz
The improvisation-based company—now known as CSz Indianapolis—just celebrated its 25th year of making-it-up-as-it-goes-along fun. Along the way, it has weathered location shifts, the recession, the post-9/11 comedy crisis and, recently, an ownership change to become the longest-running theater production in the city.
$24.5M Children’s Museum sports park readies for tip-off
Called the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, the 7.5-acre expansion boasts 12 outdoor and three indoor exhibits that include activities from a variety of sports, giving families more reason to visit during the warmer months.
MLK Park getting some love as 50th anniversary of Kennedy speech approaches
The site where Robert F. Kennedy announced the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. could soon receive a makeover, new programming and a federal historic designation.
ISO hires former Omaha Symphony, New York Pops leader as CEO
James Johnson will take over the largest arts-related employer in Indiana, where he’ll oversee 55 administrative staff members, 74 full-time musicians and a $26 million operating budget.
Priority list includes sonnets, slow jams, and both city and country mice
Plus a celebration of African-American history at the JCC.
Gen Con tickets selling at record pace, on course for sellout
Coming off its first sellout of attendee badges in its 50-year history, officials for the massive gaming convention expect ticket sales for this summer’s event to close well before the doors open.
Themed trivia draws super fans to show off pop-culture knowledge
Bars have begun offering trivia nights focused on a particular pop-culture topic, instead of general trivia, which draws devoted teams of super fans.
Markey’s morphs with the times into juggernaut
In 57 of its 58 years, Indianapolis-based Markey’s Rental & Staging has experienced year-over-year revenue increases. Only the Great Recession, in 2009, derailed Markey’s amazing streak.
Hectic city schedule makes hosting football national championship trickier
Indianapolis officials say they’re up for the challenge of hosting the eighth annual College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2022, even as they’re planning six other big sporting events that take place within a 13-month stretch.
Bassoonist settles age-discrimination lawsuit against symphony
Bassoonist John Wetherill, 63, alleged years of age discrimination and harassment by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, and said ISO leadership knowingly allowed it to occur.