Mother of injured student sues over Westfield stage collapse
The complaint alleges the Westfield Washington School Corp. did not properly supervise the employee who constructed the stage, leading to a student’s injuries.
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Phoenix Theatre raises $5.1M toward new complex
Officials said Wednesday they are launching a capital campaign to raise the final 40 percent of their fundraising goal. They also unveiled designs for the project by Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects.
Priority list includes Crossroads Comedy fest, a Sgt. Pepper celebration, more
Plus Beef & Boards goes “Into the Woods” for the first time.
Ticket giveaway: Haunted Hilbert
Win a pair of tickets to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween fundtraiser.
DINING: New to the area, Firebirds takes familiar flight path
Handsome bar with bold lighting? Check. Big, comfortable booths? Check. Visible kitchen? Check. Food choices that require no explanation? Check.
LOU’S VIEWS: Phoenix ‘Starcatcher’ is moving in more ways than one
Plus thoughts on the IRT season opener “The Three Musketeers.”
LOPRESTI: Recalling the Cubs’ still-magical 1908
Those boys of summer won the World Series in front of a crowd of … 6,000.
IBJ Movie Night: Win tickets to a sneak preview of ‘The Accountant’
Math skills not required to score passes to a screening of Ben Affleck’s latest film.
Hospitality experts disagree on West Elm’s chances for hotel success
Bjorn Hanson, of New York University’s Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism, expressed doubt at the home-furnishing retailer’s plan to open at least five hotels, including one in Indianapolis.
High-end retailer West Elm plans Mass Ave hotel
The retail chain plans to open a line of West Elm hotels, with five locations beginning to open in late 2018—including one in the former Coca-Cola bottling plant.
Priority list includes old Hoosier gyms, new choreography, more
The week also includes appearances by pianist Lang Lang and comedian Hannibal Buress.
Marriott buys Starwood, becomes world’s largest hotel chain
Several of the best-known names in travel are now united in one hotel company after the $13 billion acquisition.
Museum of Contemporary Art leaving Fountain Square base
The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art plans to move out of its headquarters gallery in the Murphy Arts Center by the end of the year to make room for an expansion of bar and music venue Hi-Fi and other building renovations.
The Interview Issue: Michael Huber
Indy Chamber President and CEO Michael Huber has found his rhythm as a founding member of the eight-piece party band Chamber Music.
The Interview Issue: Parker Sawyers
When Indianapolis native Parker Sawyers got the call to audition to play on-screen the man who would become POTUS, he found himself with the biggest challenge of his budding career.
The Interview Issue: Charles Venable
More than a year after the Indianapolis Museum of Art enacted an $18 general admission, membership numbers are up and CEO Charles Venable says visitors are spending more time at the museum.
The Interview Issue: Heather Ramsey
Heather Ramsey was just looking for a place where her young vocal students could perform for their parents and grandparents when she leased a 60-year-old former machine shop in Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Now, it’s one of the region’s hottest places to see seasoned recording artists perform intimate shows.
Center for the Performing Arts seeking several high-level executives
Since May, the Carmel not-for-profit has lost its CEO and president, vice president of marketing and communications, and vice president of finance.
Developer of Pulliam project will be first to back new city art program
As the recipient of a $1.1 million city loan, TWG Development has agreed to include public art in its mammoth project on the site of the former Indianapolis Star headquarters.
A&E Roundup: Actor Brian Dennehy to be celebrated at Heartland Film Fest, more
Plus the Symphonic Choir set to play Carnegie Hall, a new competition from the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and more.