LOU’S VIEWS: Picks for the months ahead
Two outer space-focused music events, a killer barber, and more are on the A&E horizon.
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DINING: Cincinnati-based fried chicken bar builds a nest on Mass Ave
Be warned: the hot pepper honey sauce at Eagle Food & Beer Hall means business.
City smoking ban dispute heads to Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court wants to hear more from Hoosier Park about why patrons at its off-track betting parlor in downtown Indianapolis should be allowed to light up when smoking in similar public places is generally banned by city ordinance.
DINING: Lots of ‘new’ in ’15 dining
Many of 2015’s new restaurants went into otherwise underserved areas. Brew pubs were also big this year.
LOU’S VIEWS: Visiting artists, local talent brighten year
I’m going to forgo the usual top 10 list and, instead, focus, by category, on the strongest arts experiences I had the privilege of attending.
LOPRESTI: Was 2015 a favorable year for Indiana sports? Yes and no
Disappointing Colts’ season countered by inspiring results on the court, in the pool.
Twelve games of Christmas: A shopper’s guide
Why settle for yet another game of Monopoly? Here are a dozen great new games to play on a cold winter’s night.
Post-Christmas priority list includes the Indy Auto Show, young musicians, more
Anxious to get out of the house? Consider this varied batch of options.
Ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra “Cosmos Music Festival”
The ISO launches its three-week festival Jan. 22. Here’s how to score a pair of seats now for opening weekend.
Hyatt Regency’s lobby, eateries to get $1.3M makeover
The new owners of the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis decided its lower levels needed an overhaul and sharpened culinary focus.
LOU’S VIEWS: Top movies of 2015
Investigative journalists, a retired conductor, a child soldier, and an animated brief encounter populate my favorite films of 2015.
Review: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has warmth but not much fire
If what you want is a clone of your favorite elements from episodes 4 and 5 with a few character tweaks, this installment might satisfy.
Indy’s newest country radio station off to slow start
Low ratings for WUBG-FM 98.3 could change with a planned onslaught of billboard and TV promotion. And its value to its owner is being part of a larger local and national advertising strategy.
State selects two sculptures to commemorate bicentennial
A selection committee that reviewed 104 proposals chose New York artist Osman Akan to create a sculpture called “Enduring Flame” and Bloomington artist Dale Enochs to build a sculpture called the “Living Time Piece.”
DINING: Broad Ripple staple Chumley’s transitions into Village Tap Room
The Tijuana Sunshine Dog, wrapped in bacon with caramelized onion, queso fresco, and peppadew pepper chowchow, is not for the feint of heart.
LOU’S VIEWS: Top movies of 2015 (sans Star Wars)
Investigative journalists, a retired conductor, a child soldier, and an animated brief encounter populate my favorite films of 2015.
LOPRESTI: How Painter and Purdue crawled out of the cellar
The Boilermakers’ coach made the most of a rare opportunity to rebuild his own program.
Heartland Film taps Basile after president’s sudden departure
The organization that puts on the annual Heartland Film Festival has named Frank Basile interim president after the unexpected resignation of Stuart Lowry, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday.
Review: ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ at the Murat
The most hallucinogenic theater offering in Indy in 2015 didn’t come from NoExit Performance, Know No Stranger, or one of the fringier Indy Fringe shows.
Priority list includes acrobats, jazz, and Griswolds
Maximize your holiday pleasures by taking in some of the many arts events happening this week.