Foundation plots new life for theater
Under a Central Indiana Community Foundation plan, Theatre on the Square will cease producing shows and will instead find an arts group to manage its venue for other theater organizations.
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LOU’S VIEWS: Herron Galleries offers a mixed triptych of work
“Law and Order” set designer Michael Zansky’s towering pieces fill the Berkshire, Reese and Paul Galleries.
DINING: Vegging out on Virginia Ave.
Vegetarian oasis Three Carrots expands from City Market booth to sit-down eatery.
LOPRESTI: Brownsburg wrestler dominates his sport, eyes Olympics
Brayton Lee, whose love of wrestling started when he was 5, has lost one match in four years.
Bill limiting short-term rental regulation advanced by House
The bill would guarantee homeowners the ability to rent out their primary residence on websites such as Airbnb.
Priority list includes Mozart’s birthday, tenor Thomas Hampson, more
Plus a lesser-known musical from “Cabaret” and “Chicago” creators Kander and Ebb.
Madame Walker Theatre to get $15M renovation, operational help
An initiative involving Indiana University and the Lilly Endowment is set to provide a $15 million renovation to the historic Madame Walker Theatre Center while ensuring the historic landmark’s viability into the future.
Sony disc plant in Indiana to eliminate about 375 workers
A company official said the changing home-entertainment market has taken a toll on the plant, which manufactures movies and video-game discs.
DINING: New European cider house offers creative shareables
Thoughts on Brugge’s new upstairs neighbor, Txuleta Basque Cider House.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Raisin’ rises at Indiana Rep
Classic Lorraine Hansberry play more than justifies a revival.
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.