Gen Con organizers seek shorter-term extension with city
After initially seeking a five-year extension that would keep the massive gaming convention in Indianapolis through 2025, Gen Con officials have changed their request.
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Bloomington tourism ads play off liberal bent
Visit Bloomington has overhauled its marketing campaign and doubled its ad budget this year—pegging the home of Indiana University as the “blue dot in a red state.”
DINING: Plucky new restaurant takes over R Bistro spot
Rooster’s Kitchen has a lot going for it…but don’t look for chicken.
LOU’S VIEWS: A bold, dark ‘Cabaret’
Even after 50 years of productions, the musical leaves plenty of room for individual interpretation—and can still unsettle.
LOPRESTI: No more sins: Ten Commandments for a better Colts season
Winning the AFC South will require finishing with a solemn adherence to these rules.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Cinderella’ at Clowes Hall
The classic has been given an update. Win a pair of seats as the tour comes to town.
Local artists grapple with an unprecedented election
"I am stunned. I am dismayed. And I am scared."
Priority list includes top-tier ballet, high school bands, more
Plus a guest director from the Moscow Art Theatre directs a Russian classic at Butler.
Star Plaza Theatre in northwest Indiana to remain open
The owners of a 3,400-seat theater in northwest Indiana that has featured top entertainers such as Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock have changed plans and won't demolish the facility.
NFL owner’s bequest a huge score for Eiteljorg museum
Thanks to CEO John Vanausdall’s friendship–and persistence–with Tennessee Titans owner Kenneth “Bud” Adams, the Eiteljorg will open the “Titan of the West” exhibit on Nov. 12.
LOPRESTI: Butler basketball still trying to break into Big East elite
The Bulldogs have run with the middle of the pack but haven’t been able to keep up with leaders.
Broadway review: ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ with Liev Schreiber
Thoughts on the New York revival of the comedy of manipulation and deceit.
LOU’S VIEWS: New York theater beyond Broadway
Arts travel tips include reviews, and a preview of what’s heading for the stage.
DINING: New hibachi restaurant stakes out Broad Ripple
Hibachi Bar Japanese Steak House, as is the tradition, combines dinner and a show.
Barn event venues crop up across central Indiana
Operators are pouring hundreds—in some cases millions—of dollars into renovations of existing barns or built-from-scratch centers that combine the rustic with the elegant, all to feed the still-growing trend of barns as places for weddings and other events.
Priority list includes Spirit & Place kickoff, ‘Mary Poppins’
Plus, a 1920s evening with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.
DINING: Seven lunches for less than $7
Eating lunch out downtown is a quick way to lighten your wallet. So IBJ found seven satisfying options that include burgers, tacos, salad and more.
LOPRESTI: Indy Eleven—and fans—ready for big moment
The Indy Eleven's first playoff game ever will be Nov. 5. To mark the occasion, here are 11 things to know about the team.
LOU’S VIEWS: Hardwood hindsight and hopes on display at Historical Society
In pursuit of the essence of Hoosier basketball, photographers Michael E. Keating and Chris Smith logged over 10,000 miles and visited 130 gyms across the state, taking more than 150,000 photos along the way.
Indiana Landmarks raises $60K to fix, preserve historic clock
A fundraising campaign to restore the 80-year-old "Ayres clock" mounted on the corner of Circle Centre mall at Washington and Meridian streets has been a success.