Priority list includes jazz for the holidays, an upgraded ‘Nutcracker,’ more
Plus the Indianapolis Museum of Art looks at the “Chemistry of Color.”
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IMA plans to restore damaged ‘LOVE’ sculpture, move it inside
The move means people must pay museum entry fees to see the iconic sculpture, which was artist Robert Indiana’s first in a series of “LOVE” works.
DINING: Dante-inspired indulgence at Carmel’s new pasta purveyor
Instead of portions that could sustain an entire village for a week, Convivio is confident enough to serve a fair but not ridiculous lunchtime repast.
LOU’S VIEWS: Amiable Josh Kaufman leads ISO’s ‘Yuletide Celebration’
Only a pre-dusk Ebenezer Scrooge would take issue with the overall joy of the annual ISO holiday show.
LOPRESTI: Celebrating the sports life of Indiana on its 200th birthday
Things started to get interesting at 66, and it’s been a wild ride ever since.
Northern Indiana Indian tribe plans to open casino in 2018
The casino is expected to draw business from Indiana's existing casinos, which have already been seeing business shrink because of competition from surrounding states.
UPDATE: Indianapolis Opera leader bows out after less than two years
Kevin Patterson has stepped down at mid-season as general director of the struggling Indianapolis Opera and has quickly been replaced with a new leader.
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.
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.