DINING: 86th Street spot joins growing ranks of Thai eateries
Manee Thai Cuisine creates a comfortable environment with above-par food.
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Review: Kelli O’Hara with ISO and Will Swenson at the Cabaret
Two Broadway stars headlined very different shows on local stages.
A dozen downtown restaurants claim steaks as their specialty
Whether you prefer Prime beef, Black Angus or Wagyu, or want your steak served sizzling in butter (see Ruth's Chris) or carved at your table (see Fogo de Chao), there's something here for everyone.
Wedding planner: Ideas culled from social media make events more interesting
Zionsville resident Sarah Agee, who launched Plum & Poppy Weddings and Events about five years ago, talks about the trends shaping her business.
Meeting planners are increasingly mixing glitz, glam and tech
Long gone are the days when on-stage presentations at conventions or corporate meetings consisted of a speaker with a handheld mic and a curtain as a backdrop.
Priority list includes local premieres of ‘Fun Home’ and ‘Curious Incident’
Plus Joan Osborne sings Dylan and Renee Fleming kicks off the Indianapolis Symphony Season.
LOU’S VIEWS: Western art lures buyers
Eiteljorg’s annual “Quest for the West” show brings some of the genre’s leading commercial artists and their work to town.
LOPRESTI: A baseball—and Anderson—legend reflects on 90 years
It’s been 70 years since Carl Erskine first stepped up to the plate for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Klipsch Group no longer sponsor of Klipsch Music Center
The Noblesville concert venue owner, Live Nation, has been using the Klipsch name with the company’s permission for the past year, even though a sponsorship agreement has ended.
Longtime historic preservation leader Williamson dies at 82
J. Reid Williamson Jr., who served as president of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana from 1973 to 2005, is remembered as “a giant in the field of historic preservation.”
Children’s Museum unveils ‘sports legends’ for new outdoor exhibit
Several famous basketball players, a pair of renowned golf course architects, a hockey superstar and the man regarded as the greatest race car driver of all time are among those selected to be honored in the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ new $38.5 million sports exhibit.
Review: Catalyst Repertory’s ‘The Seagull’
In Chekhov’s play, tortured artist Treplev insists that theater must take on new forms. Inspired, I try a new form of criticism.
Priority list includes Indy Jazz Fest, ‘La Cage,’ Bowie tribute, more
Plus Kelli O’Hara sings Rodgers & Hammerstein with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Indianapolis remains on list of potential World Cup game sites
Forty-one cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Indianapolis, have submitted preliminary bids to host 2026 World Cup matches.
LOPRESTI: Uncertainty is the watchword as Colts begin new season
The reliable Horseshoes of old have morphed into a model of mediocrity.
DINING: Two Speedway newbies join crowded restaurant field
O’Reilly’s and Tacos & Tequila join bustling Main St. options.
LOU’S VIEWS: Macaws and more keep summer going
Think the season is over? Well, you can still hit the drive-in, outdoor concerts, etc.
Indy wins bid to host national FOP convention
The National Fraternal Order of Police’s Biennial Conference is expected to draw up to 6,000 attendees to Indianapolis and have a $7.1 million economic impact on the city.
Colts camp could mean big payoff amid expenses for Westfield
The Indianapolis Colts will pay Westfield for using Grand Park and let the sports complex keep revenue from parking fees and food and beverage sales. But there are costs associated with hosting the training camp.
Roundup: Cabaret theater’s new name, fresh hires at Conner Prairie and IRT, more
Plus a new entertainment venue in French Lick.