LOPRESTI: As season approaches, tidbits from the NFL media guide
If you start 1-0, history says your chances of making the playoffs are 52.3 percent.
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LOU’S VIEWS: Summer movies sans superheroes
While critics and audiences have praised the world-saving superfolk, I opted instead for these flicks.
DINING: Sahm’s gives Nora spot a comfort-food makeover
Sister spot for Big Lug Canteen is an ale house that knows its pizza.
Beyond the Gen Con tables
An unscientific survey shows that Gen Con visitors take advantage of attractions well beyond the convention center and downtown restaurants.
Roundup includes Phoenix schedule, IRT on TV, more
Plus a corn maze for Conner Prairie and national exposure for an Indy documentary.
Entrepreneurs plan to renovate historic Anderson theater
Past attempts to salvage the State Theatre focused on restoring it as a historical venue, but the new operators say the site needs to offer something different. One of their inspirations is The Vogue in Indianapolis.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Columbus’ (the movie)
No, it’s not about the explorer. It’s a feature film set in the architecture-rich Indiana city.
UPDATE: Art museum names campus, with big changes on drawing board
The Indianapolis Museum of Art on Tuesday unveiled a unifying name for its 152-acre campus. The branding points up IMA’s increased emphasis on leveraging its grounds and developing outdoor experiences.
Priority list includes Gen Con, IndyFringe, more
Plus a new weekend fest from the Heartland film folks.
Growing number of restaurants, bars serving board games as side dish
Standards such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Yahtzee can be found on shelves at Big Lug Brewery, Tin Roof, Thirsty Scholar and more. But some venues have gone even further—including Books & Brews and Kingmakers—are making tabletop games the centerpiece of an evening out.
DINING: New tastes at the fair
Sure you can go with the fried and true. But every year there’s something new at the Indiana State Fair.
LOPRESTI: Boilermakers basketball takes on world in Taipei
For the rest of August, Purdue is America’s Team, trading black and gold for red, white and blue.
First Friday Art Tour organizer IDADA hanging it up
The Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association—better known as IDADA—plans to cease operations by Dec. 31, about 15 years after the not-for-profit's founding.
Downtown theater to go on hiatus as it evaluates fundraising, programming
Leaders at struggling Theatre on the Square say they need to step back and plan needed repairs, audience development, and marketing and programming strategies.
Carmel City Council hears from hotel consultant, carousel expert
The Carmel City Council spent hours discussing a multimillion-dollar antique carousel and a proposed City Center hotel Monday night.
Priority list includes more State Fair concerts, drum corps, more
Plus a twisted Frank Capra class and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Test flight: Riding the Subaru Skyride at the Indiana State Fair
You get a different perspective on the Indiana State Fair from 34 feet off the ground.
LOU’S VIEWS: Packaging science at State Museum
Plus Indiana limestone and the return of the Hoosier Salon.
DINING: Caplinger’s catches on with third area seafood location
Skepticism is understandable when it comes to seafood dining in the Midwest. Here’s a reason to believe.
LOPRESTI: Vendors, ushers, security guards are familiar stadium faces
Consider Bill Hoke. Even a stroke couldn’t keep him from his post at Hinkle Fieldhouse.