City inks one-year deal to keep Gen Con through 2021
The short-term extension allows the city to keep one of its largest conventions, with an estimated economic impact of $70 million, for at least another year.
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ISO sees record ticket sales, but misses budget projections
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra enjoyed several milestones during the the 2015-16 season, but a pair of unforeseen circumstances prevented its parent organization from meeting budget projections.
Priority list includes historic attraction upgrade, jazz legend in concert
Plus, a holiday tour of historic homes along Delaware Street.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Hamilton’ thrives in Chicago
“So is it as good as it is on Broadway,” is the question I keep getting asked. Here’s my answer.
LOPRESTI: Last year’s Indiana All-Stars take their games to bigger stages
Many have easily transferred their success from high school to the college hardwood.
DINING: Branching out with creative fare
LongBranch helps a neighborhood continue to evolve into a dining destination.
Chicago director launching Indy theater company
The not-for-profit professional Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis will stage new work even as it searches for a permanent home.
Lottery jackpot rigging scandal grows in scope as trials near
A prosecutor says two brothers accused of conspiring to fix lottery games in five states planted software on a lottery computer in Indiana that would have enabled them to fix more games.
Arts organizations count on holiday shows to subsidize riskier programming
In the not-for-profit arts world, the bottom line is dependent on earned income, grants, philanthropic donations—and tried-and-true Christmas offerings.
DINING: Roll up your sleeves before descending into The Boiling
Sloppiness is not inherently a bad thing when it comes to dining. Sometimes, a bib is a requisite.
LOPRESTI: Butler plants a seed in South Alabama
Former Butler star Matthew Graves is now deep in Dixie serving as head coach of South Alabama.
LOU’S VIEWS: IMS offers a Santaland drive-thru
More than two million lights are decorate the 1.7 mile course.
Priority list includes Alan Cumming, holiday offerings
Plus: Amy Grant teams with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse.
Trump again slams ‘Hamilton’; Pence says he wasn’t offended
Vice President-elect Mike Pence said he heard the boos and cheers when he walked into the Richard Rodgers Theatre with his nephew and daughter on Friday night to see “Hamilton.” He said he told his daughter: "That's what freedom sounds like."
LOPRESTI: Indy holiday-week sports schedule stuffed like a turkey
More than eight games in eight days will solve mysteries and test the staff at a certain large venue.
DINING: Simply MADD about a new Greek eatery
MADD Greeks Mediterranean Grille offers a refreshing alternative to 10th Street chains.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eiteljorg show captures scale of new collection
"Titan of the West" shows off a considerable percentage of the collection acquired from the estate of former Tennessee Titans owner Kenneth “Bud” Adams.
City-County Council approves regulations for pedal pubs
Pedal pubs will be licensed by the city and will have to carry liability insurance, among other requirements.
Review: Indianapolis City Ballet’s ‘Evening with the Stars’
World-class dancers, including Tiler Peck, Robert Fairchild, and Daniil Simkin, once again converged on Indy for an outstanding evening.
Priority list includes Tonic Ball, Dr. John, more
Also a “Hamilton” star performs at the Cabaret.