LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Raisin’ rises at Indiana Rep
Classic Lorraine Hansberry play more than justifies a revival.
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LOPRESTI: Families span continent to follow their kids’ hardwood fortunes
From 1,000-mile drives to special cable packages, Hoosier kin pull out the stops to see every game.
Ticket giveaway: Valentine’s Day with Michael Cavanaugh and the ISO
The “Movin’ Out” star offers a one-night-only performance of romantic tunes.
Priority picks for this week include ‘nerd circus,’ Thelonious Monk celebration, more
Plus, see what groups of artists can create on 24-hour notice at Indy Convergence.
Carmel works to balance short-term rental rights, concerns
The Indianapolis suburb has adopted rules on short-term home rental services like Airbnb as state lawmakers are again considering whether to ban such local regulations.
New tribal casino ramping up Indiana gambling competition
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is set to open the Four Winds Casino South Bend to the public on Tuesday, joining three other casinos the tribe already operates nearby in southwestern Michigan.
LOU’S VIEWS: Intimate ‘Hedwig’ rocks on
Is it too soon to start compiling a Best of 2018 list?
TRY THIS: Pub prioritizes pingpong
Smash Social features six tables, avocado toast, and curated drinks.
LOPRESTI: Two life-threatening illnesses don’t keep Butler’s McDermott family down
Son back on Hinkle Fieldhouse court, mom in the stands after coming back from brink.
Review: ‘Tuna’ shows its age at Beef & Boards
A parade of terrific costumes and wigs, plus game performances, provide distraction from tired comedy.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘Phantom Thread’
Win tickets to see the latest Daniel Day-Lewis/Paul Thomas Anderson collaboration.
Priority list includes John Mulaney, Herron Gallery openings, more
Plus “A Raisin in the Sun” returns to Indiana Repertory Theatre.
LOU’S VIEWS: The short and the short of Kurt Vonnegut
New anthology collects all his short fiction, offers insights into Indy’s leading literary light
In wake of hostile comments, Newfields releases upcoming art lineup
Hats, colorful animals, and Japanese art will have their time in the Indianapolis Museum of Art spotlight.
Simon widow donates massive estate to Songbook Foundation
The widow of Mel Simon is donating her entire 107-acre estate in Carmel to the Great American Songbook Foundation—a gift valued at more than $30 million that the foundation plans to use to help it establish a major museum in central Indiana.
New Lilly Endowment program to provide $25M to Indy arts and cultural initiatives
The competitive program will dole out grants from as little as $7,500 to as much as $10 million. The endowment stipulates that funded programs must be implemented within Marion County.
City eyes another big hotel downtown
City and hospitality officials have started laying the groundwork to accommodate demand for rooms booked for conventions and other big events by Visit Indy.
LOU’S VIEWS: The short and the short of Kurt Vonnegut
New anthology collects all his short fiction, offers insights into Indy’s leading literary light
LOPRESTI: Acceptable interview answers for next Colts head coach
For those who want to take on the Colts turnaround job, some things are better left unsaid.
DINING: Patachou’s latest takes wing
Crispy Bird packing them in for fried chicken in ‘Hooverdale.’