LOPRESTI: Andrew Smith’s kid sister chasing her volleyball dreams
Kim Smith finds her way from the indoor sport to the beaches of California.
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TRY THIS: Got an axe to grind? Try throwing one instead
A new company offers a chance to hurl weapons for fun.
Ticket giveaway: A day at the IMA (including Mini Golf)
Take a summer staycation with a day at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
French Lick predicts victory from hosting Senior LPGA Championship
The economic impact for this particular tournament remains to be seen, in part because it is new. However, past events at the Pete Dye Course have brought a positive impact to French Lick.
Transportation museum escalates Nickel Plate Railroad fight
The Indiana Transportation Museum said it requested a federal temporary restraining order against the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority on Monday in an attempt to regain use of the Nickel Plate rail line in time for next month’s Indiana State Fair.<
Skyline Club operator to be acquired in $1.1 billion deal
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire ClubCorp Holdings Inc., a golf-club and business-club operator whose properties include the Skyline Club in downtown Indianapolis.
Priority list includes Babyface, Taye Diggs, more
IBE Summer Celebration includes a wide range of performers, presenters, and activities. Plus Indy Film Fest fills the IMA.
IMA technology chief developing new tools to make collections more accessible
Stuart Alter, the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s first director of technology strategy, said collaborations with partners in the community and with other museums help the institution enhance the visitor experience and make its art available to more people.
Hotels, restaurants expect record payoff from 50th anniversary of Gen Con
Officials announced early this month that four-day badges are sold out for the first time in the event’s history—which dates back to 1968.
LOU’S VIEWS: My picks for best of Indy Film Fest
Where else are you going to see a Mexican-American/Palestinian-American lesbian wrestler romantic comedy?
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site goes high-tech with 3-D printing
The Indianapolis museum at the home of the 23rd U.S. president is allowing consumers to print 3-D versions of its artifacts for free.
LOPRESTI: Former Indians have storied history of big moments in All-Star Games
Johnny Callison, Dave Concepcion, Randy Johnson are among former Indians who have made big impacts in All-Star games past.
Gen Con closing in on its first sellout in 50 years
Local hospitality officials are expecting the 50th edition of the annual gaming event to be one of the biggest conventions the city has ever hosted.
Three fantasy sports companies granted Indiana licenses
The law requires players to be at least 18 years old, prohibits contests based on college or high school sports, and sets an initial licensing fee of $50,000.
DINING: New Zealand burger spot opens first stateside restaurant
Broad Ripple’s new BurgerFuel piles on the unexpected toppings
LOU’S VIEWS: Quasimodo is back; a golem at the Phoenix
Two strong musical productions hit area stages
LOPRESTI: A baseball championship we won’t get our mitts on
Omaha ups its game to keep College World Series from those who would steal it.
Ticket giveaway: “That ’70s Game Show”
You may be the next contestant. Here’s how to at least end up in the audience.
Priority list includes two geek conventions
Plus the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual patriotic celebration.
Merrillville’s Star Plaza Theatre once again awaiting wrecking ball
White Lodging announced last August that it would tear down the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, only to temporarily drop those plans in November following a public outcry.