Priority list includes John Mulaney, Herron Gallery openings, more
Plus “A Raisin in the Sun” returns to Indiana Repertory Theatre.
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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.’
Ticket giveaway: IRT’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play gets a fresh staging. Here’s how to score a pair of seats.
‘Smiley Show’ sidekick launching improv comedy club
Will Pfaffenberger’s passion project, featuring shows made up on the spot, is slated to debut in February.
Newfields doubles up for winter film series
What do “Shaft,” “The Red Shoes,” and “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World” have in common?
Long-time south-side bakery closing doors
A nearly-30-year-old business known for custom-made cakes for weddings, graduations, birthdays and other special events is liquidating its equipment and closing its shop near the University of Indianapolis.
Priority list includes a ‘Hamilton’ star with the ISO, Hedwig’s return, more
Plus a “Chill” opening at the Harrison Center.
Noblesville ends lease agreement with Indiana Transportation Museum
The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to not renew its lease with the museum, ending a strained relationship after years of feuding.
Two Indiana casinos to get new owners in deals worth $3.3B
If the deals are approved, Penn National will take over Ameristar Casino in East Chicago, and Boyd Gaming will take over Belterra Casino in Switzerland County.
WFYI to end ‘Art of the Matter’ in overhaul of arts, culture coverage
The public radio station plans to create a new arts-focused program and an arts-and-culture desk in its newsroom, giving such coverage similar weight as education, health and economic issues.
DINING: Noblesville staple opens north-side Indy outpost
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano’s 86th St. location maintains charm and menu of the original.
LOU’S VIEWS: Best movies of 2017
An animated masterwork tops the list. And, yes, the latest “Star Wars” film made the cut.
Local TV news veteran shifts gears with new show
Former WISH-TV reporter and anchor Patty Spitler has retired “Boomer TV” in favor of a new program with broader appeal.