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LOU’S VIEWS: Appreciating David Hochoy
Dance Kaleidoscope’s artistic director just completed his 25th season with a production that looks both back and ahead.
LOPRESTI: Olympic veteran, rookie hope to dive for gold in Rio
Purdue duo who carpooled together as kids now prepare for world stage.
Scott Stulen leaving Indianapolis Museum of Art
The IMA’s curator of audience experiences and performance to become director of the Philbrook Art Museum in Tulsa.
After family losses, Wenck calls it quits as head editor of Nuvo
Ed Wenck, former radio personality and current managing editor for Nuvo, is leaving after less than three years at the alternative weekly for a quieter career out of the public spotlight.
Major renovation for downtown Marriott to run ‘tens of millions’
The revamp of the 622-room Marriott is meant to bring the hotel up to the same standards as the JW Marriott a block to the west. The latter’s owners have agreed to buy the former for $165 million.
A&E priority list includes laughs from around the country, more
Plus an original Asante original with a Broadway choreographer and an operatic closer for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra earns coveted festival spot
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is one of four American orchestras chosen to perform at a festival in Washington, D.C., in 2018.
DINING: Big Woods is new culinary anchor on Main Street in Speedway
An offshoot of the popular Bloomington and Nashville spots, it’s a high-ceilinged lodge with an oval bar that mimics the big track just down the street.
LOU’S VIEWS: Buck Creek Players aims high—and hits—with ‘Assassins’
“Hamilton” isn’t the first bold, rule-breaking musical that looks at America’s past in a fresh way.
TRY THIS: Pampering pachyderms
At Wilstem Ranch, near French Lick, visitors help take care of a trio of elephants. Just watch out for the trunk.
LOPRESTI: Even for sports legends (except Vinatieri), the years roll on
In our minds these celebrities are frozen in youth, but the calendar says otherwise.
Changing book industry shifts promotion to writers; Michael Koryta adapts
Relationships among publishers, authors and readers is undergoing serious shifting, with no one certain how this particular drama will wind up.
Zoobilation enters 30th year with attendance, revenue on the rise
What started as a moderate fundraiser in 1986 at Herb Simon’s house with a few hundred guests has grown into possibly the most lucrative single-event fundraiser in the state.
UPDATE: City’s second-largest hotel to be sold for $165M
White Lodging Services Corp. and REI Investments have a contract to acquire the 622-room Indianapolis Marriott Downtown hotel, the owner said Thursday.
Ticket giveaway: Symphony on the Prairie’s David Bowie tribute
In need of some changes? Feeling under pressure? Here’s a contest for you.
CNO changes course with Monumental Marathon sponsorship deal
Monumental Marathon Executive Director Blake Boldon called the three-year title sponsorship deal with CNO Financial Group “a game-changing sponsorship.”
Priority list includes beer at Conner Prairie, a DK dance revival, more
Plus some starting points for a First Friday trek.
Inside the Maxim Indianapolis 500 party
Downtown bash included Steak ‘n Shake burgers, discounts for beautiful women, and “normals” looking for a good time.
Duo disrupts Indy’s live music scene with web of related companies
Josh Baker and Craig “Dodge” Lile are considered among the most influential movers, shakers and tastemakers in the Indianapolis arts and culture community.