Madame Walker Theatre names interim leader
Anita Harden, retired president of Community Hospital East, will guide the local cultural organization while it evaluates its long-term strategy.
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BASILE: A musical discovery, a relocated monastery and more in Miami
New World Symphony’s mission is to prepare highly gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world.
LOPRESTI: The most enduring ‘what ifs’ in Hoosier basketball history
In an alternative universe, IU was a dynasty and Gordon Hayward hit the biggest shot of all time.
DINING: All-you-can-eat sushi on Pendleton Pike? Just roll with it
At Watami Sushi, what you may give up in strong flavors, you gain in accessibility and low cost.
LOU’S VIEWS: Bamboo beyond baskets
And as evidenced in Herron Galleries’ latest show, artists working in this medium can combine stunning craftsmanship with artistic vision to create a range of wonders.
Roundup: Local poet scores $100K prize, Butler to host new fest, more
Plus, Phoenix to be first regional theater in the country to stage Broadway hit “Hand to God.”
Priority list includes Joshua Bell, obscure Sondheim, and an American classic
An unusual love story, the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical “Passion” gets its local debut.
Lawmakers send fantasy sports regulations bill to Pence
The Indiana Senate voted 34-10 to give final approval to the proposal Friday, sending it to Gov. Mike Pence for consideration.
House passes fantasy sports bill after major changes
A bill to regulate daily fantasy sports games in Indiana moved one step closer to becoming law Thursday after receiving a major overhaul in the House.
Musicians Lily & Madeleine evolving from niche act to stardom
Seeing Madeleine and Lilly Jurkiewicz backstage before a performance, you might think they are preparing for a college talent night. But the sisters are launching a tour in support of their third album, one that could make the difference between a future as an indie niche act or a breakout success.
LOPRESTI: Intriguing scenarios abound as NCAA Tournament nears
Will Indiana stay on a roll and win its first-ever Big Ten tourney title?
DINING: Noodling around Broad Ripple reveals new Thai restaurant
Once upon a time, Chiang Mai Thai Noodle would have been celebrated simply for existing.
LOU’S VIEWS: Sweet-scented orchid exhibit graces art museum
Fun fact: there are four times the number of orchid varieties than there are mammal species.
Broadway Indy season wears ‘Kinky Boots’; ISO celebrates Bowie on the prairie
Revamped “Cinderella” and first visit from “The Little Mermaid” also on the 2016-17 schedule.
Hancock County fairgrounds project on hold without new tax
Leaders of a central Indiana county are reconsidering how to pay for a possible $30 million fairgrounds project without money from a proposed county restaurant tax.
Senate approves bill that could reinvigorate Dunes deal
The Senate passed the measure 33-17 one day after a group of environmentalists delivered to Gov. Mike Pence's office petitions bearing roughly 10,000 signatures from people opposed to the project.
Radio One ousts Indianapolis market manager, names replacement
Chuck Williams, the man affectionately known as the “blue-eyed soul brother,” has been replaced as the leader of Radio One Indianapolis by a familiar face to this market.
Symphony’s new season builds on past successes
Programming includes a “”Music of the Earth” festival and a film-plus-orchestra screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
Priority list includes award-winning jazz big band, silent movie classic
Harold Lloyd’s “Speedy” includes a cameo from Babe Ruth himself. The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra plays along.
Times a-changin’ with DK, nuns a-singin’ at Beef & Boards, and a killer show at TOTS
Catching up on performance reviews with “Voices of a Generation,” “Sister Act,” and “Killer Joe.”