Bankers Life Fieldhouse restaurant getting major overhaul
The Indiana Pacers are set to unveil a revamped floor-level restaurant inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse—and a new naming rights deal to go along with it.
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Priority list: Indiana State Fair and Gen Con make the cut
Plus First Friday first-stop suggestions and an oddity at the Tube Factory
Peer-to-peer housing debate hits area communities
Indianapolis-area communities stayed out of the home-sharing-platform debates—until Zionsville ordered a couple to stop offering an apartment above their garage to out-of-town guests.
Local retailers betting on board games
An expanding universe of specialty retailers in central Indiana and across the country is satiating an appetite for old-fashioned—and new-fashioned—board games.
LOPRESTI: Pre-Olympic gloom and doom a tradition usually not realized
But the news from Rio causes one to wonder if this year’s Summer Games will be the exception.
DINING: Open Society Public House is creative, slick newcomer
Initially touted as a coffee and wine bar, Open Society’s food stands out.
LOU’S VIEWS: Strange and rewarding trip at Phoenix
An unconventional play about an unconventional scientist, “Acid Dolphin Experiment” ventures into the mind of Dr. John C. Lilly.
Marketing initiative Film Indy hires first commissioner
Teresa Sabatine’s role will be to position Indianapolis as a production-friendly city for TV commercials, TV shows, corporate training videos and movies.
Shows gone by: Thoughts on ‘Equus,’ ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and Songbook Academy finals
Just because a show has closed, doesn’t mean it’s not worth writing about.
Priority list includes a jazzy live talk show, a ballet showcase, more
Also, a stellar duo stops in at the Cabaret.
Ticket giveaway: Brad Paisley
Win a four-pack of tickets to the Klipsch Music Center concert
Zionsville entrepreneur launches app to help event planners coordinate safety
Jim Martin wants all event organizers and venue managers to throw out their folders stuffed with emergency instructions and upload all of that information to their phones.
LOU’S VIEWS: Space to play at the Children’s Museum
“Beyond Spaceship Earth” features interactives as well as a unique way to showcase artifacts.
DINING: Hybrid spot mixes beer, books and basic foods
Books & Brews opens new spot in Zionsville.
LOPRESTI: As Colts camp begins, a too-early look at upcoming season
A week-by-week look at opponents and the dynamic that could accompany each game.
Hospitality industry braces for new overtime rules
While the new law applies to all employers, it could hit the hospitality sector harder than most. The hotel industry is one that relies heavily on modestly paid middle managers, who are exempt from overtime, to pick up the slack—and extra hours—when called upon.
Priority list: Free Shakespeare, a national vocal talent competition, more
Plus a fest at the Eiteljorg and a heavy lineup of concerts around the region.
BASILE: Seasoned traveler finds Fountain Square is far from square
I hope you’ll indulge me with a travel column to Indy’s own back yard.
DINING: Former food-truck SotSot finds new College Avenue home
Jambalaya and gumbo have become nearly as ubiquitous as tacos. Cajun newcomers in the market can’t rely on novelty anymore.
LOPRESTI: Blind players inspire at Indy Thunder games
The stories of these athletes will remind you there’s still hope in the world.