A&E on the road: Broadway’s ‘Groundhog Day’ and ‘Anastasia’
While the films didn’t cry out for musicalization, those tasked with doing just that have done so with wit, heart, and brains
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Priority list includes ISO’s summer season starter, free art fair, more
Plus an art walk with Indy Convergence that kicks off at Central State.
Art house cinema, restaurant planned on Indy’s near-east side
Tom and Ed Battista of Bluebeard fame have purchased the Christian Unity Missionary Baptist Church near Spades Park with hopes of opening a three-screen independent cinema and restaurant.
Best dishes of Zoobilation 2017
Newcomers and old favorites mixed it up at the Indianapolis Zoo’s epic fundraising foodie fest.
A&E on the road: Baltimore Center Stage adapts Toni Morrison’s ‘Jazz’
I’ve set a goal of visiting at least three new-to-me regional theaters every year. And seeing as many new plays as possible.
LOPRESTI: Baseball trailblazer has abundance of memories to cherish
Ken Schreiber coached LaPorte High School to Indiana's first state baseball championship 50 years ago. He led the school to another six championships during his storied career.
DINING: Taking a slice of the Hoosier Pie Trail
From a diner that opens at 5 a.m. to a classic cafeteria that seems to have a slice for every year it’s been around, a sampling of the upper crust of Indiana pie-making.
Construction begins on $1M sky lift for Indiana State Fair
The Subaru Skyride will rise about 35 feet above the ground and travel east and west between the Swine Barn and the Midway.
Ticket giveaway: Symphony on the Prairie’s Eagles/Summer of Love shows
Win tickets to see a celebration of the band, not the football team. Plus a pair to the ISO’s 1967 tribute.
Ginstling leaving Indianapolis Symphony after four years as CEO
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO Gary Ginstling is leaving the ISO to become executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra, the NSO announced Monday.
Priority list includes Indian dance, movie classics, more
Plus a longer take on the Fringe hit “The Great Bike Race.”
LOU’S VIEWS: Mini golf returns to the IMA
After a successful opening round last summer, mini golf has returned to the Indianapolis Museum of Art with a mostly new set of 18 artist-designed links.
LOPRESTI: 82-year-old coach embarks on last turnaround project
Jerry Hoover has revived more high school basketball programs than you can count on one hand.
Busy travel season expected; airlines could set record
By air or car, traveler numbers are expected to rise over last year thanks to a decent economy and stable gasoline prices.
UPDATE: Fishers plans to develop 70-acre park on Geist Reservoir
City officials are determined to acquire the land to bring public recreation to the area largely populated by private, upscale homes. They’re willing to use eminent domain if necessary.
IUPUI preserves Indianapolis 500 artifacts using 3-D technology
Race fans can now view more than a dozen pieces of Indianapolis 500 history not on view in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum by using a new 3-D internet database.
DINING: Working in a chef’s playground
Rather than building a test kitchen that would never in itself generate income, Cunningham Restaurant Group decided to build Vida, a real restaurant where chefs experiment.
LOU’S VIEWS: Art for art’s sake–while helping the community, too
What would happen if, say, a playwright, a video artist, a sculptor and a musician got together for a few weeks to try to create something without concern about who would see the final product … or even if there were a final product?
Indy boasts innovations others could copy
It’s tough to look at your own community and figure out what it’s doing that no one else is. But IBJ gave it a shot. Here are four things other cities could copy from us.
Priority list includes a Bean Blossom fest, dance meets sports, more
Plus Summer Stock Stage expands its offerings using college talent.